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N.O. judge, monitoring company spar over violations Controversy continues over carjacking arrest

BY JOHN SIMERMAN Staff writer

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The ARA Libertad, a sailing vessel from Argentina, docks on the downtown riverfront for Sail 250 in New Orleans on Wednesday.

New Orleans welcomes historic marine vessels for America’s 250th birthday

BY VIOLET BUCARO Staff writer

Nearly 3,000 sailors and a fleet of historic and modern vessels will descend on New Orleans beginning Thursday to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, including 18th-centurystyle tall ships that once served in trade and wartime missions around the world.

The global gathering of tall and military ships, known as Sail 250, will make its first American stop in the Crescent City through Monday. The ships will continue on a multicity tour that will finish in Boston in late July.

The vessels, often associated with pirates, naval battles and maritime exploration, will be open for

Navy Band Southeast performs during a welcome celebration for Sail 250 at the Julia Street Pier in New Orleans on Wednesday. free public tours once they dock along the Mississippi River near downtown New Orleans. Thousands of visitors are expected to show up to see their multiple masts and billowing stacks

of sails.

As she welcomed the ships’ arrival, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said Wednesday the city’s more than 300-year-old maritime industry remains central

to its identity because of its longstanding role as an international port.

“Our riverfront has long been the gateway connecting New Orleans to the nation and also to the world,” Moreno said. “We value and honor that Moreno connection because it is one of the main reasons New Orleans developed the rich and diverse culture that makes our city so incredibly special today.”

Walt Leger III, president and CEO of tourism marketing organization New Orleans and Co., added

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‘Still not feeling safe’ Mall of Louisiana traffic down after fatal shooting, workers say

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the derelict hotel Nonprofit raises purchased from the Augustin family for last week after raismoney for Oleander $362,000 ing more than $400,000 for its transformation acquisition and preservation,

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BY IANNE SALVOSA

Historic Grand Isle hotel to get new life

in partnership with the town of Grand Isle.

While the Oleander will likeStaff writer ly never house hotel guests A three-year effort to re- again, the goal is to transstore a historic landmark on form the site into a visitor Grand Isle is now coming to and cultural center featuring fruition after a local nonprofit a permanent exhibit for phopurchased the nearly century- tographer Fonville Winans, faold Oleander Hotel last week. mous for his black-and-white Restore Grand Isle, a nonä See HOTEL, page 3A profit run by local residents,

When a police SWAT team found two teens last week holed up in an attic with a gun in the Desire neighborhood, each was wearing an electronic monitor.

The one strapped to 19-year-old Ja’Maarion Banks, to enforce a judge’s order for home incarceration, had pinged dozens of possible violations since March, according to the provider. That included it pinging earlier this month when police allege he led a group of teens on an Uber carjacking spree.

The incident has sparked Flemingsa caustic exchange between Davillier the monitor’s provider, ASAP Release, and Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier over the lapse in oversight, while raising fresh questions about what it means to be monitored in New Orleans.

To Matt Dennis, the company’s outspoken CEO, Flemings-Davillier is falling down on the job.

“Why is she the only judge who doesn’t know how to read a report?” he said. “This kid is running the streets. She could have corrected him.”

But the judge sounded off in court Tuesday as she accused ASAP, the dominant provider of electronic monitors for adult defendants in New Orleans, of “lazy work” that fails to keep accurate tabs on suspects who pay a few hundred dollars monthly to wear a monitor.

She accused the outfit of collecting “a big

STAFF FILE PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

The former Oleander Hotel is seen in Grand Isle on March 13, 2024. After being purchased by the nonprofit Restore Grand Isle, the historic hotel will be transformed into a visitor and cultural center.

Mothers pushed strollers through the Blue Zoo Aquarium at the Mall of Louisiana early on the afternoon of April 23, cruising their children through the dark rooms, illuminated by the lights of tanks filled with aquatic creatures.

Around 1:23 p.m., two groups opened fire following an altercation in the mall food court upstairs, killing one teen from Lafayette and injuring five, sparking a chaotic scene as shoppers fled to safety. Blue Zoo Aquarium manager Garrett Callender recalls his staff ushering all guests out of the aquarium within a minute.

Ever since the tragedy, the aquarium has not been the same, he said, with revenue this quarter down more than half from the previous one.

“Many people are still not feeling safe,” Callender said.

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Puerto Rico announces erosion emergency

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor announced a state of emergency Wednesday to fight a surge in coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast.

Gov. Jenniffer González said the executive order would allow her administration to accelerate projects to protect natural resources and vulnerable coastal communities. The government said in a statement that rising sea levels, storm surges and other factors have intensified coastal erosion in Puerto Rico.

González pledged to help northern towns including Loiza, where people have been evacuated and chunks of asphalt from coastal roads have tumbled into the ocean following heavy swells.

The order was signed just days before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

The cost of the projects has not yet been determined.

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Trump sets Ebola response policy Americans exposed while abroad to be sent to Kenya

BY ALI SWENSON and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States, an administration official said Wednesday.

The quarantine and treatment center being set up by the Departments of Defense, State and Health and Human Services will be designed for Ebola patients who need to get out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and receive care quickly, said the official, who insisted on anonymity to share the Republican administration’s plans.

The person said the plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S. It was unclear where in Kenya the new facility will be built or whether the Kenyan government has signed off on the plan.

The official said the facility will be able to care for the full spectrum of Ebola, a rare but severe disease that is often fatal in people.

But the official said people may be transported elsewhere for more advanced care as appropriate.

Kenya’s health minister confirmed officials there were talking with the U.S. about “preparedness and response mechanisms for Ebola” but didn’t address whether the country would establish a treatment facility for Americans.

“Any arrangements regarding international health cooperation will be guided by Kenya’s national laws, public health regulations, biosafety and biosecurity standards, and the government’s responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of Kenyans,” Health Minister Aden Duale said in a statement.

For decades, medical experts have suggested moving patients suffering from Ebola and similar

illnesses as little as possible in case their condition worsens, said Dr. Ali Khan, the public health college dean at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. But, he added, the quality of care must be equivalent to what someone would receive in American facilities.

“You’ve got to make sure the patient gets the best quality care, and you need to ensure excellent infection control,” said Khan, who earlier in his career led international responses to Ebola and other outbreaks for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr. Craig Spencer, a public health professor and emergency medicine doctor at Brown University who survived Ebola in 2014, said he doesn’t expect the facility in Kenya to provide the same quality of care that dedicated facilities in the United States do. He said refusing to consider bringing American Ebola patients home for treatment is “a moral abdication of

SpaceX’s rockets grounded after test CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test flight.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that the hourlong spaceflight resulted in a mishap based on the performance of the mega rocket’s first-stage booster.

Minutes after Starship blasted off from Texas on Friday, the booster separated as normal but engines conked out as it made its way back to Earth. Instead of a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, the booster came in hard. There were no reports of injury or property damage, according to the FAA, which will oversee the company’s investigation.

The spacecraft continued around the world, releasing 20 mock satellites before ending the mission as planned with a fiery splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

The 407-foot rocket is SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s biggest and most powerful Starship yet, designed to carry crews to Mars.

NASA is looking for it to land astronauts on the moon as soon as 2028 and help build a lunar base.

Teen charged with killing stepsister remains free MIAMI — A federal judge on Wednesday allowed a teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship to remain free for now as the judge considers arguments following a hearing in Miami.

Timothy Hudson was initially arrested and charged as a juvenile, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres ruled in February that the 16-year-old could live with an uncle and be electronically monitored. But after the case was transferred to adult court, prosecutors wanted Hudson in custody.

Minors are rarely prosecuted in federal court, and this case landed there because Kepner apparently died in international waters, outside any state’s jurisdiction.

The judge ended Wednesday morning’s hearing without making a final decision, saying he wanted to speak with the U.S. Marshals Service about the logistics of detaining Hudson in central Florida, closer to his family, rather than South Florida, where the trial is taking place.

It’s unknown when Torres will announce his decision. In the meantime, Hudson walked out of the courthouse after the hearing, rather than being immediately taken into custody.

Hudson has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. His federal public defenders have declined to comment on the charges.

Kepner, had been traveling on the Carnival Horizon ship in November with her family, including Hudson. Before the ship was scheduled to return to Florida, her body was found concealed under a bed in a room she was sharing with Hudson and another teen, a criminal complaint said.

what this country owes its own.”

Officials have been expanding the number of U.S. airports where CDC staffers are screening and monitoring incoming passengers from outbreak countries. Enhanced screenings began last week at Washington Dulles International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. CDC staff began screenings at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston this week, and are being dispatched to start screenings Friday at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The CDC’s acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, sent an email Monday to CDC employees asking for volunteers from across the agency to work the screening stations.

CDC veterans say it’s not unusual to see a call for volunteers for staffing major epidemic responses.

The government also has temporarily banned the entry of people without U.S. passports, as well as U.S. green-card holders, who have visited Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days.

Congress members visit N.J. immigration detention center

later spoke with protestAdvocates say ers and family members immigrants are on of detainees demonstrating outside the facility’s a hunger strike security gate.

BY TED SHAFFREY and PHILIP MARCELO The Associated Press

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A Muslim man washes his hands as a precaution against Ebola before attending the Eid al-Adha prayers at Sayo Muhamed School in Bunia, Congo, on Wednesday.

Uganda closes border with Congo as precaution Suspected cases of rare strain of Ebola surging

BY RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging, and as cases have been confirmed at home after Ugandan health workers were exposed to the disease from Congolese patients.

The measure, which goes against the guidance by the World Health Organization, underscores growing fears of contagion in East Africa from Bundibugyo, a rare type of the Ebola virus that is behind this outbreak and that has no approved medicines or vaccines.

Like Congo, Uganda has faced Ebola outbreaks in the past. A local Ugandan task force made the decision on the border closure. The Ugandan health workers were exposed to the virus by Congolese patients who had crossed the border before the outbreak was declared in eastern Congo on May 15.

Border crossings will be authorized only in emergency cases, including for the outbreak response, cargo or security reasons, Dr. Diana Atwine of the Ugandan Ministry of Health, told journalists.

Anyone entering from Congo under emergency circumstances will be taken into mandatory isolation for 21 days.

Tracing and isolating Ebola contacts is seen as key to stopping the spread of the disease, which usually manifests as hemorrhagic fever. The virus is spread through close contact with sick or deceased patients’ bodily fluids. Experts say healthcare workers and family members caring for patients face the highest risk.

The number of suspected cases in eastern Congo is nearing 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths. Congo’s health ministry on Tuesday said 101 cases have been confirmed, and they are looking into over 3,000 possible contacts.

On Wednesday, Congolese authorities said that the first person who recovered from the Bundibugyo virus has been released home from a treatment center in Rwampara, one of the towns in eastern Congo at the heart of the outbreak.

WHO has discouraged border closures with Congo while acknowledging that neighboring countries are at high risk of contagion. The U.N. health agency has declared this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

Closures “push the movement of people and goods to informal border crossings that are not monitored, thus increasing the chances of the spread of disease,” the agency said.

The Uganda-Congo border is several hundred miles long and crossed by numerous footpaths beyond formal border posts. Many people come and go in the course of a day to visit families or to trade.

Divers find 5 villagers alive in cave Two are still missing in Laos

BY JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press

BANGKOK — Five villagers who became trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos more than a week ago have been found alive by divers who discovered them sitting on a rock in the darkness, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are still missing.

The seven villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked

the exit, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation.

Thai rescuer Chakkit Taengtang posted video of himself in the cave saying divers were delivering food and water to the five and planning to extract them as soon as possible.

All of the villagers are men, according to a Facebook post by the Lao group Rescue Volunteer for People.

“I’m still shaking. Our team made it happen,” Bounkham Luanglath, a member of the Lao rescue team, said in a voice message to The Associated Press. He said the search for the missing would con-

tinue.

A video posted by the rescue group appeared to show the moment divers emerged from the water and discovered the trapped men. In the footage, the men are wearing headlamps and sitting on a rock surrounded by floodwater.

Other videos showed rescuers inside and outside the cave cheering, jumping and hugging each other in joy after the discovery.

Another villager who went into the cave with the seven was able to escape when the flooding began, and he raised the alarm about the trapped men.

NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic members of Congress visited a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey on Wednesday, where protesters have been demonstrating in recent days and asserting that detainees are on a hunger strike.

U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a Manhattan Democrat, said after touring Delaney Hall in Newark that detainees were refusing to eat over what he described as “inhumane” conditions.

“We will shut this center down. We will shut it down,” he vowed after the roughly hourlong visit.

U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, also Manhattan Democrats,

“We want to make sure the conditions here are going to be dealt with,” said Goldman, shortly before the two lawmakers entered the facility.

More than 50 people held signs saying “Stop Family Separation” and chanted “Free Them All” and other slogans.

Some shouted directly at the armed and helmetwearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers standing outside, calling them “cowards” and “idiots.”

The protests began Friday and have been tense at times.

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, said he was pepper-sprayed as he and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill led a delegation of Democratic officials who tried to visit detainees but were denied entry.

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Louisiana redistricting effort in home stretch

“It’s not over till it’s over, and districting bill on Thursday and put tricting, gerrymandering — this is the new congressional GOP leaders ‘close’ tomap,protest which will eliminate one of things are always subject to it to a vote. Should it pass, the Senate how they steal the American dream majority-Black voting districts change,” Morris said. will need to sign off on it. from you. This is how they steal on a deal as protests two Senate Republicans were set to that favor Democratic candidates Henry said he’s hopeful the Sen- your democracy.” continue and add a district that favors Re- meet Wednesday evening to review ate will be able to agree to the plan Wu called on voters to get involved

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

Republican leaders in the Louisiana House and Senate say they are nearing a final deal on a new congressional map as the lower chamber is set to take a vote Thursday that would bring the proposal near the legislative finish line.

Senate President Cameron Henry said the two chambers are “very close” to an agreement after several key GOP players in the redistricting effort met early Wednesday afternoon to discuss the plan.

He and others said the map will likely look similar to an initial version approved by the Senate two weeks ago.

Lawmakers who have been working on the map have reached “a compromise that, I think, will make everybody as comfortable as they’re gonna be and follows all the rules and regulations of redistricting,” Henry said.

But even as Republicans appeared close to a deal, Democrats continued

publicans.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening the federal Voting Rights Act that led to redistricting in Louisiana represents “the most significant attempt” to reduce Black and Democratic congressional representation in the South in a generation, Rep. Kyle Green, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, said at a Wednesday news conference alongside Democratic leaders from other Southern states.

Republicans get on same page Sen. Jay Morris, the sponsor of the map legislation, and state Rep. Beau Beaullieu, chair of the House committee that handles redistricting, agreed that a deal was imminent.

“We’re pretty close to an agreement,” Beaullieu said. “Conceptually, we’ve gotten to a place where we think we can get it out of both bodies.”

Beaullieu, Morris and Henry all expressed optimism about the prospect of a deal, but they also cautioned that any plans remained tentative.

HOTEL

It’s rumored that the hotel played a pivotal role in the state’s Continued from page 1A highway system as well. Joseph Augustin, a former co-owner of the hotel, once told a researching images of south Louisiana. It will graduate student that Long had also include rotating works from told Ludwig he’d build the town a Louisiana artists, a visitor center, road if they built a hotel, accordmuseum space and community ing to the Preservation Resource gathering areas.

Center.

“Today would not have been posFour years after the Oleander sible without the generosity and opened its doors, State Route No. support of so many people who 78 opened to drivers, marking the believe in preserving the history first and only entryway by car in and spirit of Grand Isle,” Restore and out of the town. Before that Grand Isle President Ronnie Sam- road, Grand Isle was only accespey said in a news release. sible by ferry.

The Oleander is the only surHotel history vivor out of 17 hotels and reThe Oleander Hotel, commis- sorts that once dotted the island, sioned by Grand Isle resident John which has been hit repeatedly by the most severe Ludwig, opened in storms in Louisi1929 with 30 rooms Barataria Bay and a large porch ana history. overlooking the It’s unknown exGulf of Mexico’s actly when the hoGRAND ISLE waters. It was tel shut down, but billed at the time best guesses are 1 by the New Orthat it was someleans Item as “the time in the midOleander most desirable 1990s. Now the Hotel stopping place for building’s yellow Gulf of Mexico people desirous paint has faded Staff map of the best,” with and chipped, its prices of about $3 windows are broper day to rent a room in the 1930s ken and boarded up, and its inand ’40s. sides covered in debris and decay.

During its heyday, the Oleander But while much of the building attracted some of the most power- appears to be in disrepair, engiful people in Louisiana, like Gov. neering reports have indicated Huey P. Long, while providing lo- the structure of the building is still cals with a snazzy eatery between intact, as well as some original fixfishing trips. tures like toilets and bathtubs.

MONITORING

on a dozen new felony counts, accusing him of armed robbery, carContinued from page 1A jacking and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bail in that case was set at $600,000. Prosecuchunk of money just to autogen- tors have asked Flemings-Davillier erate locations of a client without to revoke his earlier bail based on any further information to the the new allegations. She set a July 7 hearing date. court.”

Troubles with electronic monitoring in New Orleans have cropped ‘A lack of doing the work’ up since well before the Orleans On Tuesday, Banks stood silently Parish Sheriff’s Office gave up run- in orange jail scrubs with a public ning the operation a decade ago in a defender as Flemings-Davillier undispute with the city over funding, loaded on ASAP, after she accused leaving it to private operators.

Dennis of promoting a “blatant misThe controversy involving Banks conception … that the court has not centers on ASAP Release and Den- addressed certain issues in an apnis, a bail bond veteran who helped propriate manner.” push new state regulations and reSaying judicial ethics barred her porting requirements on an indus- from discussing details of Banks’ try that has long operated in the case, she portrayed ASAP as a duwild. bious value for the $8 per day it Dennis hasn’t shied from calling charges defendants, plus a startup out judges for failing to address fee of more than $300. warnings when violence ensues.

She then highlighted addresses Last week, he claimed Flemings- flagged by ASAP in its notices Davillier had let sit almost 50 vio- about Banks that she said were eilation reports since March about ther close by his home, around his Banks, who awaits trial on a charge mother’s house, or near the agency of illegal possession of stolen things on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard tied to vehicle break-ins. where he went for his GED. The judge in February set his “These are examples of an abbail at $10,000 and ordered Banks sence or lack of investigation, and a on 24/7 electronic monitoring and lack of doing the work they need to home incarceration, with the lone be doing,” Flemings-Davillier said. exception that he “must attend Dennis said ASAP sends out school.”

15,000 violation reports annually, Police say Banks’ extracur- but the judge called the informaricular activities included hailing tion contained in them sketchy and Uber drivers, then stealing their the company’s notification process vehicles. The system helped police slipshod. tie Banks to the carjacking scheme “Calling parents, guardians, before his arrest, Dennis said. schools — this is what the monitorBanks, who turned 19 last month, ing company is obligated to do in appeared at least once in Flemings- exchange for their for-profit busiDavillier’s Section B courtroom ness,” she said. “Actual information since his purported violations to the court, so the court can act on began, for a May 15 hearing that that information.” was continued, according to online Flemings-Davillier echoed criticourt records. cism contained in a letter Friday to He was rebooked last Thursday a Times-Picayune reporter that was

the proposed map, as were House Republicans on Thursday morning.

Last week, a House committee altered the initial version of the map approved by the Senate. Districts in southeast Louisiana and anchored in New Orleans remained intact.

But the committee made significant changes to district lines in the Baton Rouge and Acadiana regions, as well as Calcasieu Parish and some parishes in north Louisiana.

Some of those changes irked senators.

“We have to talk to members and make sure that we have the votes,” Beaullieu said of the latest agreement. “We’re not gonna make everybody happy. It’s impossible to make everybody happy.”

Henry, Morris and Beaullieu were all at the Wednesday afternoon meeting about the proposed map.

So were Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, chair of the Senate redistricting committee, House Speaker Phillip DeVillier and Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge, who sponsored the House amendments.

The House is set to take up the re-

without the need for further negotiations in a closed-door “conference committee.” If that’s the case, the Senate’s sign-off could happen as early as Thursday afternoon or Friday, he said.

The legislation, Senate Bill 121, would then go to Gov. Jeff Landry for his signature.

The legislative session is scheduled to end Monday.

Democrats protest Meanwhile, Louisiana Democrats continued to protest the GOP map, holding a news conference Wednesday at the State Capitol alongside prominent Democrats from other Southern states.

Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, said Louisiana’s Republican redistricting effort reflects broader concerns with the GOP agenda, like affordability, underfunding of schools and a healthcare system that’s broken.

“If you’re thinking that this is just about Democrats, or you’re thinking this is just about the Black community, you’re wrong,” Wu said. “Redis-

A photograph shows Huey P. Long in front of the Oleander Hotel in Grand Isle.

Restoration efforts Restore Grand Isle, run by Sampey and Elsie David, according to business filings, launched in 2023 in the wake of Hurricane Ida’s devastation as an effort to purchase and renovate the building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places last year.

“The Oleander Hotel serves as a unique and preserved snapshot of its time, specific to Louisiana Gulf Coast architecture. It illustrates both the challenges posed by natural forces and the community’s adaptive responses, highlighting the evolution of coastal vernacular practices on Grand Isle,” the nomination packet read.

It has since received about $405,000 from various donors, a quarter of which came from one anonymous donor. Another $57,000 came from Jefferson Parish Council member for District 1 Timothy Kerner Jr.’s office; $50,000 each from the Karen B. Yoh Foundation and Gary Chouest; and $25,000 each from Todd Graves and the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation.

About $68,000 came from smaller individual contributions, including through fundraising events like crawfish boils.

Restore Grand Isle estimates it will cost an estimated $2 million to complete the work at the Oleander, according to the Preservation Resource Center. State officials have previously said they’ll raise funds at the Legislature to assist the project once the building is

signed by Rob Kazik, the court’s judicial administrator.

“ASAP reports include locations that are not accurate; and ASAP fails to provide any details regarding the alleged violations and what, if any, research is conducted to verify the listed locations that are reported as violations,” it states.

The letter added that neither the court nor District Attorney Jason Williams’ office had received “any reports of violations on either May 8 or May 9, 2026” for Banks, a period during which he and other teens are accused of carjacking Uber drivers.

Dennis, however, provided copies of emails sent to an address tied to the judge’s court section, citing violations for Banks on May 8 and May 9. Each notice was sent the day after the alleged violations, according to ASAP’s records.

Williams’ office said in a statement that its prosecutors take compliance seriously and said a review found “no emails, alerts, or notifications from ASAP concerning the alleged monitoring violations” attributed to Banks.

“Any claim suggesting this office ignored notifications is unsupported by the documented record presently available to us,” the statement said.

Conflicting statements State law requires firms like ASAP to report suspected violations within 30 minutes to the bail agent, relevant law enforcement agency, prosecutor’s office and court. Dennis said his auditors investigate every alarm, reviewing “dots” on a map and the conditions of a defendant’s release before sending off a violation report.

“What more does she want from me? Does she want me to go there and just measure them all?” Dennis said. “She can go look herself. We

in the political process.

“Go tell your state legislators, ‘We want our democracy back. We want this country back from the king. We want it back from the orange king,’” he said, apparently referencing President Donald Trump.

Georgia Democratic Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley also spoke, along with Mississippi state Rep. Zakiya Summers.

“The vote is still our most powerful weapon,” said Hugley. “It’s your protest. It’s your right. It’s your weapon. It’s your power.”

State Rep. Edmond Jordan, a Baton Rouge Democrat and chair of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, said Democrats are ready to bring a lawsuit over any map passed by the Louisiana Legislature.

“Our motto has always been over the last few years, what we can’t win through legislation, we’ll win through litigation,” Jordan said.

“And so we are prepared to do that.

We’re going to continue to fight for the African Americans of not only of this state but throughout the whole country.”

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acquired.

“Places like the Oleander Hotel play an important role in the history of our town,” said Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle. “This project helps ensure the Oleander continues to be part of our future as well. Restoring this historic property will create a place

where residents and visitors can celebrate the culture, history and resilience of Grand Isle for generations to come.”

Restore Grand Isle also partakes in other community preservation and conservation efforts like tree plantings, iris flower plantings and cleanup days.

all know the city. She should open that email and she should say, ‘I need him to come in here.’”

Defendants are supposed to text ASAP when they leave home. If they don’t, Dennis said, a violation report goes out.

“If he walks 100 feet away and stands on a corner, I don’t care that he’s close to his house. That’s a violation,” he said. “My obligation is to follow the court’s order to the letter.”

If someone cuts their ankle monitor or lets the power run down, a special enforcement team goes out, Dennis said, but not for suspected violations of home incarceration limits.

“I’ve had judges telling me, ‘I don’t want you doing that. You have to tell me, and I decide,’” he said.

Even so, Dennis acknowledged a series of struggles ensuring his reports citing violations reach prosecutors in Williams’ office, particularly those assigned to FlemingsDavillier’s court.

A top prosecutor last year shut off a “catch-all” email address at the District Attorney’s Office where ASAP sent all its violations, balking at the volume. Prosecutors in Section B also began reporting in February that they weren’t receiving ASAP’s emails at another address, he said.

Dennis blamed a problem at the District Attorney’s Office. He added that about two dozen prosecutors still have login access to his system.

ASAP doesn’t send the alerts to public defenders, who are “very anti-this stuff,” Dennis said. “They don’t want to look like they’re cooperating.”

A public defender for Banks, Catherine Kearney, said in court Tuesday that ASAP’s reports “leave us sorting through, trying to figure out what exactly are the violations

and makes it very difficult for us to address them with our clients.”

Rafael Goyeneche, president of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, called it a “missed opportunity,” saying defense counsel should receive those notices directly to head off trouble.

Goyeneche said the ASAP system has proven itself in helping law enforcement place a suspect at a crime scene. But after Tuesday’s court event, he questioned if it provided “actionable” information for revoking a bond.

‘Our thing is bulletproof’ In Dennis’ view, the criticism is evidence of bad blood on the bench over the new regulations he pushed in the Legislature. Dennis pointed to a new requirement that forces judges to jail people after “a third finding of noncompliance by the court.”

“That’s why they’re mad at us, because we actually did all of this in a box. We forced them into this process,” Dennis said. “They don’t like the fact that the ‘his fault, her fault’ is over.”

Dennis said other judges in the courthouse have become more vigilant about those violation reports, however.

Banks is among 14 defendants on ASAP monitors in Section B, according to Dennis. One, Tyrin Hamilton, has had about 10 violations per month over 15 months, according to ASAP’s website, though not all listed offenses may be violations.

Hamilton is allowed to work, attend church and bring his kids to school.

Dennis argued that the criticism threatens to sow false doubt in a system he said is accurate within 14 feet.

“Our thing is bulletproof,” he said.

“If what she says is true, there’s not a good criminal case in the courthouse that has anything to do with my program.”

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military conducts Former Advance head who U.S. another strike against Iran owned Times-Picayune dies Donald Newhouse ‘cared about people,’ former publisher says

By The Associated Press Donald E. Newhouse, who oversaw The Times-Picayune for more than half a century while serving as president of Advance Publications, one of the largest familycontrolled publishing companies in the nation, died Tuesday.

He was 96 and died at his home in New Jersey, his family said.

Newhouse spent decades overseeing The Times-Picayune, one of 35 newspapers owned by Advance Publications, the media business started by his late father, Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr., in 1922. His older brother, S.I. Newhouse Jr., who died in 2017, was chair of the company and oversaw Condé Nast magazines.

Newhouse attended Syracuse University but never graduated, heading into the family’s newspaper business instead. The family was known for regularly visiting its newspapers but left the ultimate authority of running them to their local publishers.

In New Orleans, where the Newhouses purchased The TimesPicayune in 1962, that meant for most of his ownership, it remained under the leadership of Ashton Phelps Sr., who was named publisher in 1967, and Ashton Phelps Jr., who became publisher in 1979 and oversaw the paper until 2012.

The Times-Picayune suffered from a weak national reputation in the early years of Newhouse ownership. But by 1980, its profile and prospects began to improve.

That year, it combined with its sister publication, The StatesItem. It also began adding a series of suburban bureaus across the metro area. Those bureaus, in Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. Bernard parishes, allowed for zoned editions and comprehensive local coverage.

“My late father and I felt the

Newhouse ownership was good for the communities the newspaper served,” Ashton Phelps Jr. said by phone Wednesday, recalling relationNewhouse ships with S.I., Norman and Don Newhouse that were “were both business and personal.”

“They encouraged editorial quality, but left editorial decisions to local leaders,” he said. “We collaborated on business decisions.”

In 1997, the paper was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes, one for a series on the world’s threatened fisheries and one for the editorial cartooning of Walt Handelsman.

Under the Newhouses, The TimesPicayune went on to win two more Pulitzers, for breaking news and public service, for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina.

Phelps recalled Donald Newhouse’s commitment to the paper and its staff in the storm’s aftermath, with frequent phone calls to offer help.

“They cared about people. Such was never clearer than Don’s support in the days immediately after Hurricane Katrina when the newspaper and the city were nearly destroyed,” Phelps said.

“He supported us during that terrible time.”

The Times-Picayune and many other Advance newspapers were able to thrive and remain profitable because they dominated their market, but Newhouse said he was very much aware of what he called the “dramatically changing media landscape” and how people get their news.

“The 15th-century revolution was epitomized by the printing of the Gutenberg Bible; ours by Ted Turner’s cable news network and by web-based news sites — news in real time from anywhere to everywhere,” Newhouse said in 2004 at the rededication of a communications school named after his father at Syracuse University.

Three years later, he told one of his papers, The Post-Standard of

Syracuse, New York, that newspapers can survive “by producing content that is relevant, interesting, accurate and entertaining for newspapers and the internet.”

Yet the papers did ultimately struggle financially.

Advance was known in the industry for a pledge that employees who weren’t in a union would have jobs regardless of economic downturns or technological advances. In 2009, the company announced that the pledge would be withdrawn.

The company also moved away from daily publishing of several papers. In 2012, The Times-Picayune announced it would cease daily publication and would only offer print editions on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Those changes were accompanied by hundreds of layoffs.

Newhouse stepped back from daily operations in the mid-2000s, though he retained the title of president for several years. His eldest son, Steven, oversaw The Times-Picayune until 2019, when it was sold to Dathel and John Georges and returned to daily publication.

John Georges recalled a chance meeting and brief conversation with Donald Newhouse at a Manhattan restaurant several months before the purchase that he said helped pave the way for the eventual deal.

“It was fortuitous and opened the door for the later conversations we were able to have,” Georges said. “I give him a lot of credit for doing the right thing.

The deal could not have happened without him.”

“I am very, very appreciative,” he added.

While Newhouse was dedicated to Advance, his true passion was his family. His daughter, Katherine Mele, said his favorite pastime was taking 3-mile walks with them.

In addition to his children, Newhouse is also survived by his grandchildren. His wife, Susan, died in 2015.

Stephanie Riegel contributed to this report.

Fair housing groups file lawsuit over a federal rule change Organizations argue protections have been removed

BY MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

Fair housing organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday over a federal rule change that they say would reverse decades of lending protections and open the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities.

The federal lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., takes aim at a change made earlier this year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which bars lenders from discrimi-

nating against credit applicants. Among the changes being challenged is that lenders will no longer have to consider “disparate impact” — policies that appear neutral but tend to cause disproportionate harm to certain groups.

Plaintiffs also argue the rule would make it easier for lenders to market loans to predominantly white neighborhoods, forcing minority communities to rely on risky, high-cost lenders that offer predatory loans with exorbitant interest rates.

“This is the deliberate dismantling of 50 years of legal jurisprudence, regulatory guidance, and bipartisan consensus that lending discrimination has no place in America,” Lisa Rice, the CEO and president of the

National Fair Housing Alliance, one of the plaintiffs that filed the lawsuit, said in a statement.

“This reversal by the CFPB is a continuation of this Administration’s efforts to gut fair housing and lending protections,” she said. “Eviscerating these guardrails will ultimately result in less credit access for many people, make our markets less sound, and cause our economy to be less productive.”

Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, the CEO of another plaintiff, Rise Economy, a California nonprofit that advocates for economic justice, accused the CFPB of ignoring “public comments, common sense, and decades of precedent in its misguided attempt to turn anti-discrimination law on its head.”

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criticism — even from some of Trump had said his own supporters — that Iran’s hardline leaders will emerge from country was the conflict battered but embold‘negotiating on fumes’ ened. It all comes to a head just

BY AAMER MADHANI and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Wednesday on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials.

The officials, CO ONFLICT who were not authorized to comIN THE T MIIDDLE ment publicly and spoke on the EAST AST condition of anonymity, said U.S. Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. forces also struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone, according to the officials.

The strikes came after President Donald Trump asserted Wednesday that Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted that November’s midterm elections won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-monthold conflict that’s spurred unease across the global economy.

Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting, Trump expressed confidence that a deal is near. Over the weekend, he even declared that his administration and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement, though the talks are still in flux.

The president is looking for a settlement that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide him with a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has been diminished enough to declare victory, winding down a conflict that’s been politically unpopular for Republicans.

But as things stand, Trump also risks finding that closure to his war of choice comes with an unsatisfactory ending.

The emerging deal puts off many critical issues to be resolved later and has already exposed the Republican president to fierce

as the midterm elections to determine control of Congress come into focus and as Republicans worry that rising costs and fuel prices are darkening the American electorate’s mood.

But Trump on Wednesday dismissed the idea that the upcoming elections would shape his Iran strategy.

“They thought they were gonna outwait me. You know, ‘We’ll outwait him. He’s got the midterms,’” Trump said. “I don’t care about the midterms.”

Trump acknowledged there’s still work to do, but he spoke with a measure of certainty that the two sides would get there.

“They want very much to make a deal,” Trump said. “So far, they haven’t gotten there. We’re not satisfied with it, but we will be — either that or we’ll have to just finish the job.”

Talks were further complicated after U.S. forces carried out what the Pentagon called “defensive” strikes on missile launch sites and minelaying boats in southern Iran on Monday. The U.S. said it acted with “restraint” in light of the weekslong ceasefire, while Iran decried the action as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability.”

Wednesday’s strikes are likely to cause more complications.

While Trump insists a deal is within reach, there appears to be daylight between the U.S. and Iran on several key issues. The president is also facing scrutiny from Republican allies, including Sens. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Ted Cruz of Texas, who have said the terms seem too favorable to Tehran.

They’re balking at aspects of the deal that have emerged publicly that they say too closely resemble the nuclear agreement reached with Iran by Democratic President Barack Obama, which Trump scrapped during his first term.

Under the potential deal, Tehran would agree to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in return for sanctions relief.

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Major fortified roof grant expansion in Louisiana begins Landry signs bill for more funding

been desperate for relief from staggering property insurance costs in recent years, and fortified roofs have proven to save homeowners money on their premiums.

But lawmakers, Temple and Gov. Jeff Landry agreed on House Bill 1187 by Rep. Paul Sawyer, R-Baton Rouge, which will allow the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to send excess funds from Hurricane Katrina-era emergency bonds to the fortified roof program. The move is expected to net $50 million for the program, on top of $30 million in annual dedicated funding.

Landry signed the bill at a news conference Wednesday at the State Capitol.

“People want to protect their homes,” he said. “Louisianans are hungry for solutions that will actually work and drive down their

BY SAM KARLIN Staff writer

Louisiana will dole out a record 3,000 grants to help homeowners put fortified roofs on their homes in the coming weeks, after elected officials agreed on a bill that injects $50 million into the program.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said Wednesday his office will open up a lottery for the next batch of grants from Monday to June 19.

Temple Until now, the program has seen far more demand than supply, with only about 20% of people who sign up for the lotteries winning grants. Homeowners have

caused a spike in insurance rates, particularly in places where wildfires, hurricanes and other types of severe weather are worsening.

“Risk is why we pay so much money,” Sawyer said at the news conference. “This bill represents managing risk and promoting resiliency.”

The 2020 and 2021 hurricane seasons ratcheted up crisis here, as a dozen insurers went belly up and tens of thousands of Louisianans were forced onto the rolls of Citizens, the insurer of last resort.

Elected leaders have searched for ways to get more money into the fortified roof grant program.

Louisianans have proved eager to fortify their homes: Nearly 5,000 have put new roofs on through the grant program, which gives homeowners $10,000 each. In total, 13,000 people have put fortified roofs on their homes in Loui-

insurance costs.”

The new lottery round in midJune represents the first 3,000 of 8,000 grants the state will be able to fund this year. The Insurance Department is also expanding the eligibility criteria to include more parishes, not just those closest to the coast.

Parishes newly eligible to participate include Lafayette, Acadia and Jefferson Davis. Homeowners who had previously been excluded are also now eligible in Ascension, Calcasieu, Iberia, Livingston, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Vermilion parishes.

Fortified roofs have emerged as a bipartisan solution to the state’s homeowners’ insurance crisis, which has driven premiums to unsustainable levels for thousands of Louisianans. Around the nation, climate change and inflation have

siana, meaning most people are doing it on their own dime.

Landry earlier this year asked the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp. to use some of its money to fund the program, but the idea didn’t go anywhere.

Instead, Temple and legislative leaders landed on Sawyer’s bill.

The legislation targets money that Citizens raised by assessing policyholders a fee, part of a 20year effort to raise money to pay off emergency bonds needed to pay claims after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Having raised enough money to pay off the bonds, Citizens finally canceled the surcharge last year.

But it took months for insurers to stop collecting the money, leaving Citizens with $64 million in excess funds. Citizens is expected to send $50 million of that to the fortified program.

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that the five Louisiana ports stretching from New Orleans to Baton Rouge form what he considers one of the world’s most significant port systems. The ports played a key role in the Louisiana Purchase and continue to shape Louisiana and the nation’s economy, he said.

“I think it’s a really great symbol of preserving and protecting the past and celebrating the history and the culture, but also leaning into the innovation and the modern development of new technologies,” Leger said of the vessels.

While a few ships are replicas, several are authentic vessels dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries.

New Orleans itself was founded nearly 60 years before the United States, and its port system emerged shortly afterward, helping establish the city as a major center for trade and commerce.

Leger said the event also highlights the military, international commerce and the importance of the Mississippi River, which connects 31 states and two Canadian provinces.

Lt. Gen. Len Anderson, a commander with the U.S. Marines, said the event could also spark an interest in sailing for younger people, and it underscores New Orleans’ status as a strategic location for the country’s armed forces.

It “lets people remember what that time was like, and then perhaps, for some of the younger generation in New Orleans, you see an opportunity and join the Navy,” he said.

The Department of Homeland Security has granted the Sail 250 event a Special Event Assessment Rating of 3, which means federal agencies will offer some help to local and state agencies’ security efforts.

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Robot with 20 legs can see in any direction

DURHAM, N.C. — A robot being developed at Duke University is almost ready to face the world, in any direction.

Instead of trying to copy symmetrical shapes from nature by building robots that look like people, dogs or insects, engineering professor Boyuan Chen and his team focused on uniformity in action, or what he calls “dynamic symmetry.”

The result was Argus. The roly-poly robot named after a mythological many-eyed giant has depth-sensing cameras attached to 20 telescoping legs that radiate from a central core. With no front, back, top or bottom, it can see and move in any direction instantly.

“Instead of measuring how your legs are arranged around a different part of your body, we’re measuring how fast you can move in any direction,” Chen said. “Who said, you know, if you have a robot to help us in a most effective way, it has to look like us?”

In experiments, Argus has navigated sandy beaches and forest undergrowth, rolling over obstacles and stabilizing itself after being pushed. It can climb between parallel brick walls by alternating bracing and thrusting motions with its legs. If one or more motor dies or a leg breaks, it continues to function.

“Watching Argus move is unlike watching any other robot we’ve worked with,” said Jiaxun Liu, a graduate student and co-author of a study about Argus published online Wednesday in the journal Science Robotics. “The first time we saw it navigate among trees and rough terrain, even under heavy collisions, we knew this was something different.”

Meta lays off nearly 1,400 in Seattle area Meta’s sweeping layoffs announced last month hit 1,395 employees in King County, per a recent state filing last week.

While Meta is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company maintains a significant presence in the Seattle area. Meta’s Puget Sound hub grew rapidly during the pandemic — reaching a local head count of 8,800 employees at some point — as the company focused its virtual reality efforts in the area.

The layoffs affect 259 employees across two Seattle offices, 699 workers at a Bellevue office and 206 at a Redmond office, plus 231 remote workers statewide. Engineering and product manager roles were hit the hardest.

The tech giant let go of the employees on May 20, though their official separation date will be July 22, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department on Friday.

Their severance packages include 16 weeks of base pay, plus two additional weeks for every year of continuous service.

Canada, Germany reach LNG deal TORONTO — Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany’s SEFE group, which stands for Securing Energy for Europe, from the proposed KSI Lisims export facility on the coast of British Columbia.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak ahead of Wednesday’s announcement.

The official said up to 1,1 million tons 1.1 million of liquefied natural gas per year will be exported.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double non-U.S. trade in a decade.

Oil- and gas-rich Canada exports almost all of energy oil and gas to the U.S. currently.

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U.S. stocks on the rise to more records

BY STAN CHOE

AP business writer NEW YORK — U.S. stocks inched to more records Wednesday after oil prices fell and eased the pressure on households and businesses worldwide.

The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% and added to its all-time high set the day before.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 182 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.1% as both indexes also set records.

Stocks of companies with big fuel bills helped lead the way on hopes that lower oil prices will remove a big drag on their profits.

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climbed 6.1%, and United Airlines rallied 6.3%. Delta Air Lines rose 3% and set an all-time high.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil fell 4.6% to $92.25 after the ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to hold despite the U.S. military launching what it called “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude fell even more, 5.5%, to settle at $88.68 and is back to where it was in midApril on hopes that the United States and Iran can reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers to exit the Persian Gulf for deliveries again.

Stocks have been able to run to records despite the painful infla-

tion and uncertainty caused by high oil prices largely because companies have reported surprisingly strong profits for the start of 2026, and the forecast is for them to continue.

Bath & Body Works rallied 9.7%, and Abercrombie & Fitch climbed 8.9% after both reported bigger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.

That’s even as U.S. consumers continue to say they’re feeling discouraged about the economy and inflation.

Lululemon Athletica rose 2.9% after reaching a deal with its founder, Chip Wilson, where it will add a former chief marketing officer of ESPN and a former co-CEO of On to its board of directors.

On the losing side of Wall Street was Dick’s Sporting Goods, which dropped 6% despite delivering a profit for the latest quarter that edged past expectations.

Analysts pointed to how much profit it wrung out of each $1 in revenue, which some called a bit weak.

Oil-and-gas stocks also sank, hurt by the dropping prices for crude. Exxon Mobil fell 1.3%, and Chevron slipped 1.3%. Halliburton dropped 3.6% to bring its gain for the year so far back toward 40%.

All told, the S&P 500 rose 1.24 to 7,520.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 182.60 points to 50,644.28, and the Nasdaq composite gained 18.55 to 26,674.73.

GAINING INDEPENDENCE Independent bookstores are multiplying, but many people still think they’re dying

BY HILLEL ITALIE

AP national writer

NEW YORK — Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living.

“It’s all so funny,” she says. “When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they’ll say, ‘It’s just so sad that they’re disappearing.’ I don’t think they’re really keeping track, or they just know about a store that closed or heard about one closing.”

The decline of physical bookstores remains so embedded in popular culture that the man dating Anne Hathaway’s character in “ The Devil Wears Prada 2 ” laments that bookstores are “getting downsized and consolidated.” But the decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.

Membership in the ABA grew by more than 500 over the past year, to a total of 3,417 (at 3,783 locations), nearly triple what it was ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By RACHyEL P. MAGAÑA a decade ago and the highest level since the late 1990s. The surge included stores of vari- Co-owners Anika Omark, left, and Matthew Hein appear behind the counter at their ous kinds — general interest shops like Hey bookstore, Hey Books!, in San Diego.

Books! in San Diego; mobile stores like the Wandering Quills Bookshop in Westerville, who hopes to find a larger space that would ing new ones and struggled for years to find Ohio; pop-up stores like Banyan Books in St. make it easier for customers to gather and a new owner before the hedge fund Elliott “just be.”

Petersburg, Florida.

Management Corp. bought it in 2019.

“People are craving conMany of the new members reflect the curUnder the leadership of CEO James Daunt, rent boom in romance, fantasy and their nection, especially in-person Barnes & Noble is expanding again, adding hybrid, romantasy, whether the Spicy Liconnection,” she said. “Peo- more than 100 stores over the past two years. brarian in Denver or the Flutter Romance ple are over the internet and In Chicago, the owner of the decade-old VolBookstore in Austin, Texas: “Where buttervirtual meetings and algo- ume Books has blamed a new Barnes & Noflies begin. And every story ends in happilyrithms. They’re not the same ble for putting her out of business, while Hill ever-after,” according to its website. as having a human to human added that “even a small decrease in sales connection. It feels really can make or break a bookstore’s year in an Both a business and a calling healing.” industry with paper-thin margins.”

Hill can joke about the Daunt denies any intent to take business Independent bookselling, rarely a way to Hartnett mistaken elegies for book- from independent sellers, saying it’s not in get rich, is a meeting ground for idealists — for young people with a sense of mission, selling, while expressing concern that the his “DNA.” “I’m an independent seller myself,” he retirees embarking on a new life or middle- state of independent stores is healthy but aged people no longer satisfied with their ca- “precarious.” Costs are high, and schools says, noting that he founded Daunt Books in reers. “I think people want to realign their and libraries face budget cuts that limit their London. Daunt says he has customers who shop at his store and the British chain Waterpurchases from local stores. lives with their values,” Hill says.

In Wentzville, Missouri, 55-year-old Kelstones (where he’s also managing director).

“I never thought of the market as finite.” ley Hartnett is a marketing consultant and Is there room for indies and giants?

The owners of The Book Loft Oak Park, copywriter who had always wanted to run Independent owners also find themselves a bookstore. worrying about a onetime competitor which another Chicago-area store that opened last Her husband’s concerns included com- itself had seemed endangered, Barnes & summer, acknowledge some nerves about a nearby Barnes & Noble coming soon. But peting against Amazon, but Hartnett went Noble.

The superstore chain was the dominant Heather Nelson and Sophie Schauer Eldred ahead and opened Double Dog Bookshop in 2025 as a mobile store. She rode about the seller in the 1980s and 1990s, and was wide- hope the stores ultimately compliment each area in a converted cargo trailer, joined by ly seen as the leading cause for hundreds — other.

“We’re hoping people whose curiosity is two Australian Cattle Dog mutts, and has maybe thousands — of independent stores since opened a storefront downtown. shutting down. But by the 2010s, Barnes & piqued by the new Barnes & Noble will walk “For me, Double Dog is about maybe 50% Noble had been surpassed by Amazon. It down the street,” Schauer Eldred said, “and books and 50% community,” says Hartnett, began shutting down stores instead of open- pop into our bookstore.”

Trump’s tariffs are pushing Mexico back toward low-value exports

BY GONZALO SOTO

Bloomberg News (TNS) U.S. tariffs pushed by President Donald Trump and supply-chain disruptions are eroding Mexico’s gains as a manufacturing hub, raising the risk that the country slips back into exporting lowervalue goods that create few jobs or investment opportunities.

On the surface, Mexico’s exports are still breaking records, giving President Claudia Sheinbaum a headline number to tout as proof of economic resilience. Shipments surged nearly 33% from a year earlier in April to $72 billion, according to official data released Monday. Imports climbed 24% to a record as well, but with a telling detail: intermediate goods used

in manufacturing and assembly made up nearly 80% of total imports in the first four months of the year.

“Mexico’s export profile has deteriorated significantly since last year,” said Gabriela Siller, director of economic analysis at Banco Base. “Mexican exports have become extremely reliant on inputs from Asia that are just assembled in Mexico.”

The data suggest Mexico’s trade profile is shifting away from more lucrative industries built around highly integrated supply chains, such as its vast auto sector, and back toward lower-value goods that require simpler assembly, or none at all.

That marks a setback for Sheinbaum’s plan to move Mexico be-

yond its maquiladora model and toward higher-value exports to the U.S. The goal, outlined in her “Plan Mexico” economic blueprint, now faces even steeper challenges as a high-stakes review of the USMCA trade pact approaches.

“Mexican factories are essentially triangulating products. They receive high-value inputs and package them for shipment to the U.S.,” Siller said. “If the US strategy was to transform Mexico into a new, closer China, it’s succeeding.”

In fact, Mexico’s exports of light vehicles have stagnated as US tariffs and other barriers to trade with its northern neighbor — by far its top main export market — have increased.

At the same time, exports of computer equipment spiked by

144% last year, doubling their share of the country’s total exports to almost 13%, largely due to lower trade barriers for those products in the U.S. plus strong demand from the AI-driven data center boom.

But such triple-digit growth can mask where the Mexican economy would benefit more.

While Mexico’s automotive industry employs 800,000 people, computer equipment assembly employs only 60,000, mainly in the northern part of the country where production is concentrated.

Mining is another sector that underscores the trend of growth without adding value. Metals exports rose 71% in April and by an even higher level during the first four months of this year.

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Diners sit Friday at the Mall of Louisiana food court. Mall employees say traffic is down following the April 23 shooting as some customers are afraid to return, but some stores have seen upticks tied to holidays and graduation season.

tivities, including Special Olympics events and shopping at GameStop at the mall.

The investigation of the shooting is ongoing. Last week, Baton Rouge police announced that they have identified an individual who appeared in a surveillance video during the time of the shooting and is wanted for questioning.

Police arrested 17-year-old Markel Lee the day after the shooting when Lee turned himself in. He faces charges including illegal use of a weapon, attempted first-degree murder and first-degree murder.

The mall — more than a million square feet of space for retail, food and services galore — is usually humming with the shuffle of shoppers. But attendance since the shooting has been sparse: 17 mall employees contacted said traffic has fallen, by double digits for some stores, as the community continues to reel from the tragedy.

A dozen other mall employees either declined to comment or deferred comment to their corporate office in fear of retribution from their employer or company policy restricting employee communication with the press.

Mass shootings at retail centers tend to decrease revenues, customer shopping time and traffic at stores within a 1.25-mile radius from the incident, according to a 2025 study on the retail impact of such shootings. The ripple effects from April’s shooting extend beyond retail: In response, the state Legislature passed a bill this session to expand the definition of first-degree murder, potentially making more people eligible for the death penalty.

The mall, considered to be a superregional shopping center due to its size, has fared relatively well compared to other shopping centers since it opened in the 1990s. It has survived the fall of brick-and-mortar retail across the country in the past decade thanks to trendy spots like Zara and experiential tenants like Dick’s House of Sports, though some local real estate experts heed caution concerning the mall’s future due to vacancies surrounding its campus.

Lately, customers who do return seem jumpy, said Charita Antoine, manager of clothing store New Square. Business has suffered in the past month since many people are afraid to go to the mall, she said.

“Most of them who come in are rushing,” Antoine said.

More security guards and police officers began patrolling the mall following the shooting, according to spokespeople at the Baton Rouge Police Department and GGP, the retail arm of Chicago-based Brookfield Corp., which owns the mall.

They declined to specify the exact number of guards and officers and declined to share other security updates to prevent compromising the efficacy of their work.

The mall’s curfew policy, which requires customers younger than 18 to have a chaperone 21 or older after 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, is still in effect after its enactment in June 2024 as a proactive measure.

Some staff members, including Callender, said they feel like security has gone back to the preshooting level after a large uptick in presence immediately after the tragedy. Others aren’t convinced that the mall is completely safe despite the security update due to the random nature of the April 23 shooting.

“It might happen again, you never know,” said Jamie Johnson, a sales associate for Essence Fragrances.

Sarah Forest, manager of Sake Japan and Sake Sushi N Ramen, said she joined the staff about two weeks after the shooting. After seeing crime all around the state, she doesn’t think the mall should be seen as a dangerous place.

“The streets of Baton Rouge aren’t safer than the Mall of Louisiana,” she said.

The shooting

Mall traffic

The April 23 shooting took the life of 17-year-old Martha Odom, a student at Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette, who was remembered as “a light to everyone around her.”

Donnie Guillory, 43, was shot three times during the shooting. He is recovering and returning to his ac-

While traffic has slowed at the mall, it hasn’t ceased. Shoppers have milled around the mall’s grounds since the Saturday after the shooting.

The mall does not release traffic data, per Brookfield Corp. policy.

Michael McKee, a 24-year-old LSU

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student, returned to the mall on May 21 for the first time since the shooting to get his phone fixed at the Apple store. The violence wasn’t what deterred him from coming back — he doesn’t have much reason to be at the mall since he feels its popularity has dwindled, he said.

While waiting for his phone repair, McKee ate lunch at the food court, which he said made him feel a little uneasy due to it being the site of the shooting. While he is comfortable returning to the mall, he said the violence adds to the “unrest” that already existed in Baton Rouge.

“It doesn’t help that our city isn’t the safest place,” McKee said.

Some stores have seen an uptick in sales tied to holidays and other annual celebrations.

An employee at Lush, who declined to share their name due to fear of retribution from their employer, said traffic at the bath products store started to pick up around Mother’s Day. Chelsey Cook, a shoe stylist at Steve Madden, said graduation and prom season have attracted shoppers back to the store as they look for shoes to match their outfits. The shooting has been “heartbreaking” for the mall, she said, but she hopes that a few more months of calm at the shopping center will assure shoppers it is safe to come back.

William Bourgeois, an employee at Charleys Cheesesteaks, said he has started to see traffic pick back up after an initial setback.

“Should be better with the kids being out of school,” Bourgeois said.

Tenant protocol

space feels natural.

“We’re all human beings by the Large retailers typically have end of the day,” Caldwell said. “If I their own safety protocols for em- need to do something, I will do it.” ployees during active shooter situations, and some managers said they Employee impact recall mall management holding a While Mall of Louisiana custombriefing on active shooter protocol ers can opt to satiate their shopping the week of the shooting. needs online or at other shopping For most stores in the main interi- centers, the level of fear remains or of the mall, employees pull down for some staff members who have the gate at the front of the store, hide to be there regularly.

Many mall employees frequent in a safe space and exit the store if possible. The open-air portion of the the food court on their breaks, but mall outside its front entrance has some have not returned to the site a similar protocol to lock its doors, since the shooting, Norwood said.

“There’s clear apprehension hide and exit if it is safe.

Jeans retailer True Religion was among employees,” he said.

Yan Sun, a manager at Dos Bros, one of the few stores that successfully pulled down their gates on said experiencing the shooting has April 23, manager Ronald Norwood put her on edge.

“Loud noises can be frightening,” said, since the store’s gate is manually operated, while others are auto- she said through Google Translate.

Mall management and corporate mated.

Kiosks spread throughout the offices of some retailers brought in mall, selling items like phone cases counselors following the shooting, and fragrances, are in the open, so which many staffers said was helpthe employee protocol is to run to ful for processing the traumatic safety, said Shahab Uddin, who runs event. the Jewelry World kiosk just outside Uchenna Okoroma, manager of the food court.

Journeys Kidz, said she appreciLeaving his inventory behind ates mall management’s efforts to made him a bit nervous, but safety remember the life taken on April 23 must come first, he said. and ensuring employees had mental Stanton Hargrave, a manager at health professionals to speak with.

Zara, said the shooting activated his She has worked at the mall for five fight-or-flight instinct as he ushered years and has formed bonds with guests to the back of the store to other employees in and out of her wait until it was safe to evacuate. store, a community she said is helpKelsey Caldwell, another man- ing them get through the emotional ager at Zara, said the responsibility impact.

“There’s still something to smile of mall employees to protect their shoppers by leading them to a safe about,” she said.

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Ex-CEO sues RTA board after resignation Filing alleges Open Meetings Law violations

judge to impose $3,500 penalties against four RTA board members.

The suit, filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, focuses on a meeting earlier this month where the board met behind closed doors before reconvening in public to

BY BLAKE PATERSON vote on a trio of resolutions affectStaff writer ing Hankins’ job.

The resolutions invalidated an A day after resigning as CEO of the Regional Transit Author- October extension of Hankins’ ity, Lona Hankins filed a lawsuit employment contract, allowed Wednesday accusing the agency’s RTA board Chair Ann Duplessis board of violating Louisiana’s to negotiate with Hankins on leavOpen Meetings Law and asked a ing her position and authorized

Duplessis to start a national search for her replacement.

Hankins’ lawsuit alleges seven different violations of the state Open Meetings Law, including improper use of executive session and failure to provide suffiHankins cient public notice on the agenda of the resolutions.

It asks a judge to declare null and void all three resolutions and

names as defendants the RTA and the four board commissioners who attended the meeting: Duplessis, Barbara Major, Mitch Guidry and Nelita Manego-Ramey.

If successful, the suit could bolster Hankins’ hand in negotiations with the RTA over a wrongful termination claim that she said she plans to file. The October contract extension added three years to Hankins’ contract. Should the board votes be rendered null, Hankins could argue that she’s owed the extra $945,000 she would’ve

‘Paperwork error’ blamed for mistakenly freed inmate

received had she stayed employed through that extension.

“If the judge says the resolution was void when she turned in her resignation, that would mean the addendum was still in effect,” Hankins’ attorney, Bill Aaron, said in an interview.

A spokesperson for the RTA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Duplessis, Major and Guidry declined to comment. Manego-Ramey couldn’t be

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JEFFERSON PARISH

School Board member resigns

Guitterrez cites new job, political frustrations

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO

Staff writer

headliners.

Friday’s bill at the Smoothie King Center features a pair of Atlanta-based rappers.

Metro Boomin, born Leland Wayne, has been one of the most

Jefferson Parish School Board member Steven Guitterrez has resigned ahead of a fall board election, citing a board culture that prioritizes “politics and optics” and his need to make time for a new job.

Guitterrez, elected in 2023, said Tuesday that he will step down from his part-time board role immediately to give himself time to transition from his job as principal of J.B. Martin Middle School in Paradis to a new position as director of child welfare and attendance for St. Charles Parish schools.

In a letter to district officials and his board colleagues, Guitterrez said he had also become increasingly concerned with a board culture that he said put “politics, optics and self-interest political positioning” over studentcentered decisions.

“Throughout Guitterrez my service, I refused to remain silent when I believed students and educators deserved stronger advocacy,” Guitterrez wrote. “I have remained committed to speaking openly and honestly about the needs of students, teachers, staff and families — even when those conversations were uncomfortable.”

Representatives for Jefferson Parish schools issued a statement Tuesday thanking Guitterrez for his “dedication to public education” and wishing him success in his new role.

Guitterrez said he submitted his formal resignation to the Secretary of State’s Office over the weekend. Once the office notifies the board about the vacancy, state law gives board members 20 days to appoint a replacement. That replacement will serve temporarily until the next School Board election on Nov. 3.

Two of Guitterrez’s colleagues, board members Ricky Johnson and Michael Pedalino, said they respected his commitment to transparency and his advocacy for teachers and students.

“Some viewed him as a lightning rod,” Pedalino said in a statement. “In my opinion, he was simply someone who was

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ä See RESIGNS, page 2B

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Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork arrives for a news conference at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in New Orleans on Wednesday.

Woodfork says suspect back in custody

days because of a “paperwork error,” Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork said.

Dreion Williams, 30, who faces charges of aggravated battery, simple battery,

BY MISSY WILKINSON possession of a firearm by a felon and agStaff writer gravated assault with a firearm, turned A man awaiting trial on multiple violent himself in Wednesday morning at Orleans charges was back in custody Wednesday Parish Criminal District Court, Deputy after being mistakenly released for six U.S. Marshal Brian Fair said.

By 10 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office was processing him back into the jail. At 1 p.m., officials held a news conference to explain the latest breakdown — 23 days into Woodfork’s tenure as sheriff and roughly a year after a high-profile mass jailbreak that proved the downfall of her predecessor’s reelection campaign. That jailbreak

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New judge sworn in at N.O. criminal court Longtime defense attorney takes the bench

bench ahead of pending state legislation that threatens his seat and that of several other judges in the city.

Fuller, a well-known criminal defense attorney, defeated Andre Gaudin, a longtime Orleans Parish

BY MATT BRUCE prosecutor, in the May 16 election Staff writer to finish out the remaining seven Newly elected Criminal District months of former Judge Darryl Judge John Fuller took his oath of Derbigny’s unexpired term preoffice in a packed Orleans Parish siding over Section J, one of 12 courtroom Wednesday, taking the sections at the criminal court-

house.

It was a joyous occasion as Fuller, 52, donned his black judicial robe for the first time and walked into the courtroom with his 11 colleagues on the bench. He received an ovation from family members in the gallery.

Deputy Chief Judge Kimya Holmes read Fuller his oath, while Chief Judge Juana MarineLombard, the court’s magistrate judge, held a Bible for him.

“Many of you have extended much grace and patience to me, especially when I was a young lawyer,” Fuller said of his new colleagues on the bench. “And I intend to extend that same grace, patience and fairness to all who come before me.”

Fuller joins the ranks of the judiciary just as lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Legislature

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Hip-hop, EDM artists to perform during X Games with hip-hop headliners Metro in 18 events and a $500,000 prize event cities in the world, and this League championship ter, purse going to the lineup reflects the scale and enerBoomin and J.I.D. on the first night winning team. electronic music DJs Subtrongy of what we’re building,” Bloom will be at Superdome and X Games CEO said in a statement announcing the ics and Bunt on the second.

BY JONAH MEADOWS Staff writer

The inaugural X Games League Championship planned for the Caesars Superdome from July 2426 will include two nights of concerts at the Smoothie King Cen-

Jeremy Bloom said The nighttime concerts, anthe combination of nounced earlier this week, are set concerts and action to follow the first two days of a sports competition three-day championship weekend will bring together that will transform the floor of the music, culture and Superdome into a skate park, BMX Bloom athletics. course and motorcycle track, with “New Orleans is one of the great more than 100 athletes taking part

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day and appointed Ronald Baptiste, the agency’s director of procurement and grants, to serve as interim CEO while it conducted a search for a permanent replacement.

In recent months, Hankins’ contract with the agency has come under scrutiny by the RTA’s new board.

The contract was amended by the previous board on Oct. 15, shortly after Moreno won the mayoral race. It extended Hankins’ contract from 2028 to 2031 with a salary of at least $315,000. It also allowed her to cash in unused paid time off in the event she was terminated for cause, among other changes.

Moreno and board members hadn’t been aware of the contract extension un-

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Contract amendment Hankins, who took over as permanent CEO of the RTA starting in 2023, submitted her resignation letter to the board on May 17 after negotiations around a separation agreement broke down. In the letter, she argued her departure wasn’t voluntary but instead the result of a hostile work environment and signaled the plan to sue for wrongful termination.

The RTA board, newly installed earlier this year

by Mayor Helena Moreno, accepted Hankins’ resignation at a meeting Tues-

til early April. The agenda for the May 9 meeting included one action item, a “personnel matter,” to be discussed in executive session: Hankins’ employment agreement and the contract amendment.

In public remarks before entering executive session, Duplessis said the board planned to discuss the recommendations of outside counsel hired to examine Hankins’ employment agreement.

After exiting executive session, Duplessis announced that the board had discussed the three resolutions in executive session.

The board then voted to approve each one.

Hankins’ lawsuit argues that the board violated the law by both failing to include the resolutions on

the agenda ahead of time and failing to get a unanimous vote to add them to the agenda before approving them.

It accuses the board members of using executive session “to deliberate, formulate, discuss, and or/ reach consensus regarding matters not legally permitted to be discussed in Executive Session under Louisiana law,” including the validity of Hankins’ contract amendment and the decision to hire a search firm.

The lawsuit also argues that the board “reached consensus and/or formulated decisions” during executive session prior to returning to open session, citing as evidence the resolutions, which were already in written form prior to the board

exiting executive session.

“For every allegation we make, there’s a section of Louisiana law that supports it,” Aaron said. “The meeting minutes basically admit that they violate the law.”

The lawsuit argues that the four board members should be fined $500 each for seven violations of the law, amounting to $3,500 per board member. It also asks for attorney’s fees to be paid.

The case has been assigned to Judge Omar Mason in Division E. A hearing date hasn’t been set.

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Continued from page 1B also became fodder for Hutson’s indictment last month on 30 felony counts related to her four-year term.

Williams’ release and the jailbreak are “apples and oranges,” said Woodfork, who blamed a rocky transition from the old AS400 jail management system to the new Beacon platform, plus human error.

Speaking at a media briefing inside the jail’s conference room, Woodfork said the Beacon system had been “prematurely implemented” with “glitches and inadequate training” less than a month before she took office.

“When I was sworn in, I knew that I would … uncover issues and flaws that I was not aware of,” Woodfork said, “and today, we are addressing one of those issues.”

Woodfork said neither the Sheriff’s Office staff, the bail company nor Williams realized there was a problem when he walked out of jail late Thursday under a court order.

The next morning, a bail bondsman for Free Me Bail Bonds called the records department, wanting to know why Williams had been released.

Free Me Bail Bonds had canceled Williams’ bond, which means the bond agent was no longer liable for him, and he should have been taken back into custody, the Sheriff’s Office said.

“Our staff saw no red flags in the system, because the notes of the bond cancellation were no longer visible,” Woodfork said.

Woodfork said she could not be sure why Free Me Bail Bonds canceled the bond, though she

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Continued from page 1B are finalizing a bill that aims to downsize New Orleans’ system of courts, in part by axing judges across the spectrum.

Sen. Jay Morris, RWest Monroe, has spent months shepherding Senate Bill 217 through House and Senate chambers. Last week, Morris pivoted and referred the bill to a conference committee for further tweaks. It hasn’t returned to the Senate floor but remains a vote away from reaching Gov. Jeff Landry, who’s said he will sign it.

In its current form, SB217 would reduce the criminal court bench from 12 judges to nine, remove one of 14 civil court judgeships and eliminate two of four juvenile court jurists.

If no sitting judges agree to forgo a new term, the criminal court

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Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork speaks to members of the media at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding the recent accidental release of an inmate in New Orleans on Wednesday.

“When I was sworn in, I knew that I would … uncover issues and flaws that I was not aware of, and today, we are addressing one of those issues.”

MICHELLE WOODFORK, Orleans Parish sheriff noted Williams had failed to appear in Orleans Parish Criminal Court, and court records indicate he didn’t show several times since his April 2024 arrest. A representative for the company told a reporter, “We have nothing to dis-

judgeships to be axed on Dec. 31 belong to Fuller, Leon Roche and Simone Levine — in that order.

Fuller inherits a docket that’s been greatly reduced over the past year, after bloating to more than 500 open cases under Derbigny.

Franz Zibilich, named by the Louisiana Supreme Court as a temporary replacement, was charged with paring down the Section J caseload, working with local prosecutors, Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office and public defenders. Under Zibilich, whose last day was Tuesday, the docket was reduced to fewer than 150 open cases.

“This was a complete team effort with all of the folks involved in the criminal justice system, that are typically so adversarial as to be almost uncooperative with one another,” Zibilich said in an interview earlier this year. “I did my best to force them to cooperate with one another so that

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cuss.”

Judge Franz Zibilich signed a warrant for Williams’ arrest, and the Sheriff’s Office said it immediately notified the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Service and Williams’ alleged victims that he had been mistakenly released. Media outlets were notified five days later, and Williams surrendered the next morning.

“We did not want to alert him that we were looking for him,” Woodfork said.

It’s far from the first such failure at Orleans Justice Center, which mistakenly released a man without an ankle monitor in 2023

and freed another inmate because of a clerical error in 2025. But it is the first major breakdown under Woodfork, who ran on a promise to harden the beleaguered jail.

She renewed that pledge Wednesday, outlining seven corrective measures the Sheriff’s Office says it is implementing, including supervisory reassignments, expanded overnight staffing, digitized records, additional Beacon training and stricter release-verification procedures.

“I will personally see that these measures are implemented,” Woodfork said.

Staff writer Marco Cartolano contributed to this report.

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Criminal District Court Chief Judge Juana MarineLombard, left, holds a Bible for newly elected Judge John Fuller, center, as Deputy Chief Judge Kimya Holmes reads his oath of office Wednesday. Fuller took the bench for the first time Wednesday. we could attain the goal that we did, which was a reduction of the docket.”

Fuller won the seat in his first run for elected

and district officials who said the district’s tight budget offered little flexibility.

Earlier this year, nearly 1,000 teachers retroactively received bonuses they had been denied after Guitterrez openly criticized Jefferson Parish schools for declining to give hundreds of employee performance stipends for the 2024-25 school year, citing changes to eligibility requirements.

Guitterrez called the move “despicable” and argued that the district should pay out the missing bonuses be-

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cause it had failed to properly inform teachers about the change. District leaders countered that the school system had simply updated its eligibility requirements to align with the state’s new teacher evaluation system.

Another plan Guitterrez presented that asked Superintendent James Gray to explore ways for the district to give teachers and support staff a permanent 5% or 10% raise was voted down following a contentious discussion in March, during which the majority

Legislature OKs stricter voter ID law Opponents call it another hurdle to cast a ballot

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

Louisiana is poised to tighten its laws requiring photo ID to vote after the Legislature passed Senate Bill 319 on Tuesday.

Currently, if voters show up to the polls without a picture ID, they can sign an affidavit confirming their identity and listing their date of birth and mother’s maiden name.

Under SB319, voters will no longer have that option. Instead, to cast a ballot without a photo ID or other identifying documents, they’ll have to go to the office of the registrar of voters in that parish and cast a conditional ballot. Then, they’ll have two days to present the required photo identification for the ballot to be counted.

The bill would also limit what documents count as photo ID. Examples include a Louisiana driver’s license or ID, passport or other citizenship document that has a photo and signature and a military or tribal ID. Currently, to confirm someone’s identity, poll workers can accept a “generally recognized picture identification card that contains the name and signature of the applicant.”

If a voter doesn’t have photo ID, they’ll have the option to present a combination of two other identifying documents.

At least one would have to be a “primary” document such as a birth certificate, Social Security card or certificate of citizenship.

The second document could be an item like a voter registration notice, recent utility bill, bank statement or pay stub.

Sen. Thomas Pressly, R-Shreveport, who sponsored SB319, has said the new procedure ensures that all polling places follow the same rules and all voters are treated the same.

But critics of the legislation say it will disenfranchise voters.

“We’re trying to fix something that isn’t broken,” state Rep. C. Denise Marcelle, D-Baton Rouge, said during debate on the bill before the Louisiana House approved it. “I don’t see this as voter integrity. I see this as voter suppression.”

Gov. Jeff Landry must sign the bill for it to become law.

Four clubs, representing Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo and Tokyo, drafted 40 athletes in March.

The season opens in Sacramento, California, on June 26, and heads to Chiba, Japan, for the first weekend in July before concluding in New Orleans.

This year’s event is expected to draw up to 20,000 visitors per day during the annual summer tourism slump, with ABC and ESPN scheduled to air 13 hours of television coverage.

Jay Cicero, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, said city officials had made a bid to host the 2018 X Games, the second of four years awarded to Minneapolis, but those plans were put on hold by planned Superdome renovations.

Cicero said he believes the X Games audience, which skews younger and more adventurous, is a natural fit for New Orleans.

“Hopefully it’ll be a multiyear event,” Cicero said. “I think that’s gonna come down to what they do business-wise here, their experience at the Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center for the concerts, and then the service that we provide them.”

influential hip-hop producers of the past decade, crafting chart-topping hits with Migos, The Weeknd and Future. He will be joined by J.I.D., born Destin Rose, who is signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records label and picked up two Grammy nominations this year.

Saturday’s lineup shifts from rap to electronic dance music.

Philadelphia-based producer and DJ Jesse Kardon, who performs dubstep music Subtronics and is himself an avid skateboarder, has headlined major EDM festivals.

He has been booked alongside Bunt, the project of German producer Levi Wijk, who layers samples of acoustic instruments over dance beats.

The New Orleans championship weekend will conclude the first season of the restructured X Games, the extreme sports competition founded by ESPN in 1995 and sold to private equity firm MSP Sports Capital in 2022.

Instead of annual summer and winter events with athletes competing for medals as individuals, the new MoonPay X Games League Email Jonah Meadows at jonah. is a year-round, team-based format. meadows@theadvocate.com.

of board members said such a raise wouldn’t be possible considering the district’s numerous other expenses.

Guitterrez said frequent pushback from his peers led him to become disillusioned with the position.

“I did not come into this role as a politician,” he wrote. “I came in as an educator, a parent and a member of this community who believed our students deserved strong advocacy and thoughtful leadership.”

Board member Clay Moise said Guitterrez’s decision

means the rest of the board education works best when will need to focus on filling communities stay informed that seat. and involved.”

“Whenever there’s a change in leadership, best case it’s chaotic, worst case, LOTTERY it’s catastrophic,” he said, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 “because we’ve got to turn our attention to replacing PICK 3: 8-1-5 that board member.”

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West Bank Davis Mortuary Payne, Dolores Smith Sr., Leonard Robinson FH Bayhi, Kailee

Ellen Lee and Jackie Justin; and brother, Clifford Jiles.

Family and friends are in‐ vited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life Service in the Chapel at Charbonnet Glapion Funeral Labat Home on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation at 12:00 p.m. Bishop Ronnie London, Officiating. Inter‐ ment - Private. Please sign the online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion Directors, (504) 581-4411.

Baumann, Raymond Peter

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Raymond Peter Bau‐ mann born and raised in New Orleans Uptown passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He is pre‐ ceded in death by his par‐ ents, Edward Raymond Baumann and Louis Viola Hickey; his infant son, Vin‐ cent James Baumann; and his grandson, Gordon F. Reed. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Marie Bogel Bau‐ mann as well as his sisters, Marie B. Mauer, Susan B. Norris, and Betty B. Carter.

Together, Raymond and Marie built a beautiful fam‐ ily rooted in love and loy‐ alty. He was the proud fa‐ ther of Raymond Baumann, Jr. (Amy); Mary Ellen Bau‐ mann; William Baumann (Vicky); Mary Josephine Baumann (Nick); Marie Louise Reed (Brent); and Edward Ray Baumann, II (Maria). Raymond was a deeply loved grandfather to Steve Baumann (Karen); Lauren Baumann (Greg); Nora White (John); Gordon F. Reed (Natalia); Jude Young; Sasha Baumann (Will); Talia Glass; Hunter Magno; Onyx Magno; Ed‐ ward Baumann, III; Vincent Baumann; and Raymond Baumann. He was also the cherished great-grandfa‐ ther of Noah Reed, Maren Oudheusden, and Sadie Raymond Oudheusden. was a construction super‐ intendent for over 50 years building churches, schools, hospitals, malls, banks, and remodeling countless other buildings. One of his proudest accomplishments was the renovation of the St. Louis Cathedral. After retiring at the age of 80, he took up the hobby of woodworking in his shop which he referred to as “my office.” He made rock‐ ing horses, bowls, cutting boards, and lazy Susans, all of which he lovingly gave to family, friends, and Raymond’s neighbors. strength, humor, loyalty, and love for his family will be remembered always.

Though deeply missed, his legacy lives on through the family he treasured so dearly. The Baumann fam‐ ily finds comfort in know‐ ing that his life was one well lived and well loved.

Family and friends are in‐ vited to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 30, 2026, being held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6367 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 beginning at 12:00 PM. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM until the Mass. A private burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your favorite char‐ ity in Raymond’s memory.

To sign the online guest‐ book as well as share and condo‐ memories lences, please visit www. greenwoodfh.com

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Bayhi, Kailee Nicole

Obituaries Alveris, Irowion

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Irowion Alveris passed away on May 21, 2026, sur‐ rounded by his loved ones at the age of 68. Irowion is survived by his son, Ronn Alveris; sisters, Pearl Gar‐ cia, Azalee Jiles, Laura Mae Jones, Evelyn Houston,

In loving memory of Kailee Nicole Bayhi, who passed away, at the age of 21 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born in Mar‐ rero, La. on July 28, 2004 to Beo Billiot and Katherine Bayhi. Kailee will be re‐ membered for her fun lov‐ ing nature genuineness, kindness, goofiness, and overall ability to make any‐ one feel loved, accepted

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and appreciated. She loved Jesus, people and music and could find beauty any‐ where she went. She loved her family and friends im‐ mensely. She had many talents like writing, key‐ board, and keeping folks chuckling. Kailee is sur‐ vived by her mom and dad, and brothers Brinden and Bradley, along with her Glen S. grandparents Bayhi, Carol S. Bayhi and Cheryl Dean, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kailee was preceded in death by her grandfather, Elton P. Billiot Sr. and her uncle Elton P. Billiot Jr. Family and friends are in‐ vited to attend a Celebra‐ tion of Life that will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 with visitation starting at 10 a.m. and service start‐ ing at 11 a.m. at One Ac‐ cord Ministries, located at 713 S. Jamie Blvd. in Avon‐ dale, LA 70094. Those who wish to honor Kailee with flowers may send them to One Accord Ministries on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Any monetary donations may be made by contact‐ ing Robinson Family Fu‐ neral Home. No inside pho‐ tography or videography please and thank you. Fu‐ neral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home. Online condolences www.robinsonfamilyf at uneralhome.com.

Cargo Sr., Alvin

Alvin Cargo, Sr., 81, a native of New Orleans, LA, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Horace and Irene Cargo.

Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army and will be remembered for his dedication, strength, and love for his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Varronise G. Cargo; two children, Monette Cargo and Alvin Cargo, Jr. (Barbara); eight grandchildren; seven siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends who will miss him deeply.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, 11112 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA. www.richardsonfunera lhomeofjefferson.com.

Edison III, Henry 'Bird'

Henry “Bird” Edison, III the gates of entered Heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, sur‐ rounded by his loving fam‐ ily at the age of 55. He was the son of the late Henry Edison, Jr. and Mathilda P. Edison. Henry was a wellknown barber who per‐ fected his craft for over 40 years. He was the coowner of Star Plus Barber Shop. He is survived by his loving mother, Mathilda; his daughter, Jaylyn; and his son, Bryce. Relatives, friends; pastors, officers, members of Second Zion #2 Baptist Church; employ‐ ees of Star Plus Barber Shop, former employees of Good Fellaz Barber Shop; East Jefferson Hospital, West Jefferson Hospital, members of the Get Up N Ride Bike Club and Cruise Life Car Club; as well as patrons of Bullets Sports Bar, are all invited to at‐ tend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, May 30, 2026, for 12:00 p.m. at Light Baptist Beacon Church, 1937 Mirabeau Av‐

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enue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Darryl Brister will officiate. Inter‐ ment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, New Or‐ leans, LA. Guestbook On‐ line: www.anewtraditionbe (504)282-0600. gins.com Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Own‐ ers/Funeral Directors.

Guichard Sr., Truman Charles

Truman Charles Guichard Sr. was a devoted family man, faithful ser‐ vant and a retired U.S. Viet‐ nam Veteran. He peace‐ fully departed May 13, A beloved son, 2026. brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend and loved one, his kindness, strength, and generosity touched every‐ Truman descends one. from an old-line New Or‐ leans family whose patri‐ arch incorporated The City of New Orleans in 1812. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenora Wadley and Vernon Guichard Guichard Sr. and his older brother, Louis Guichard. He lived a life rooted in family, friendship, faith and ser‐ vice. Truman served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and re‐ turned decorated, earning high accolades for his ser‐ vice as a combat/construc‐ tion engineer and ranked as a 4th class specialist -National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal W/2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 De‐ vice. For more than 26 years, he rendered out‐ standing service as an Op‐ erations Specialist for Tex‐ aco Inc. Retiring in March 1999, Truman dedicated each day to helping others selflessly. He loved racing his cars and Harley-David‐ son motorcycle, restoring classic cars and spending time with his intelligent pets: Charlie and Stink.

Truman leaves to cherish his precious memories: children (former wife Glo‐ Guichard), Truman ria Guichard Jr. (Sigrunn) and Keisha Guichard Means (Sanders); bonus children companion (longtime Chancley), Clementine Cooley (Paul), Brenda Shuler (Lester), Shirell Keith Chancley, and Zarul Walker (John); siblings, Brenda Guichard Jackson, Patricia Guichard Clark and Vernon Guichard, Jr. (Ber‐ nice); 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, cousins, ex‐ nephews, tended family and friends.

He is a longtime member of Beulah Land Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life is held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, Franklin Av‐ enue Baptist Church 8282 I10 Service Rd., NOLA 70126.

Visitation: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Services: 10 a.m. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery 2050 Caton Street, NOLA 70122. Repast & Car Show: Brezzy Palace 9511 Chef Menteur Hwy., Suite 106, NOLA 70127. Services are entrusted to Boyd Family Funeral Home. Guestbook www.anewtraditi Online: (504)282onbegins.com 0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Own‐ ers/Funeral Directors.

Joseph Sr., Albert Anthony 'Frog'

together they shared 60 years of faithful marriage.

Their union was blessed with four children: Albert Anthony Joseph, Jr., Corey Patrick Joseph, Terrence Joseph, and Michael Tiffany Ann Joseph. Albert worked for Owens Illinois and Sam’s Club before serving as a supervisor for Rite Way Janitorial Ser‐ vices. He also owned a snowball and car wash business. He was a de‐ husband, father, voted grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a Cel‐ ebration of Life and Legacy on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Corpus Christi–Epiphany Catholic Church. Visitation: 8:00–10:00 a.m. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Inter‐ ment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Guest‐ book Online: www.anewtra ditionbegins.com (504)2820600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Own‐ ers/Funeral Directors.

Landry Jr., Byron Christopher

Pearlattended Marigny and Joseph S. Craig Elementary Albert Wicker Schools, Middle School and gradu‐ ated from McDonogh 35 High School in 1946. She attended YMCA later School of Commerce and graduated in Accounting and Business Management in 1948. She worked at Xavier University for 27 years. Pearl also worked over 50 years in various areas until retirement in 2000.In addition to her par‐ ents, Pearl is also pre‐ ceded in death by hus‐ band, Frank Lockett; sib‐ lings, Marcel Jr., Freddie and Fermin Santiago, Willie Pollard and Doretha Santi‐ ago McCray; son, Myron stepdaughter, Lockett; Katie Jean Lockett Street; Wanda McCray; niece, great great niece, Miracle Montana and great great great niece, Jade Montana.

She is survived by stepson, Lockett, nieces, Arthur Yvonne Montana and Cyn‐ thia McCray, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration service hon‐ oring the life and legacy of the late Pearl Santiago Lockett will be held at Is‐ rael Baptist Church, 1701 Marais Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70116 on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11 am. In‐ terment St. Louis Cemetery #3. Visitation 10 am in the church. Please sign online guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com.

Charbonnet Labat Glapio, Directors, (504)581 4411.

McClure Sr., Lee Irvin Byron Christopher Landry, Jr. affectionately known as “Duna” and “Bee” entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Saudi Arabia. He was a res‐ ident of Algiers, LA. Byron was born on July 8, 1994.

The eldest son of Byron C. Landry, Sr. and Laurie Tan‐ ner Landry; brother of Brit‐ tani and Nicholas Landry.

Byron made a personal profession of faith and fol‐ lowed Jesus Christ in bap‐ tism. He was baptized by Pastor James N. Brown at the Greater St. Mary Bap‐ tist Church in Algiers. He was a 2012 graduate of the Edna Karr High School and attended the University of at Lafayette, Louisiana BRCC and Delgado Col‐ leges. Byron is survived by his parents, Byron C. Landry, Sr. and Laurie Tan‐ ner Landry, Grandmother Trina Landry, siblings; Brit‐ tani and Nicholas Landry, Godparents; Russell and Brigitte Tanner, Damian Landry, girlfriend; Taylor Bowman, uncles, aunts, and friends. cousins, Please join the family to Celebrate the Life of Byron on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, located at 1533 Horace Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. Visita‐ tion starts at 8:30 am, Ser‐ vice time: 10:00am, Pastor Curtis R. Carroll, Officiant.

Entombment in the West‐ lawn Cemetery, 1225 Whit‐ ney Avenue Gretna, LA 70056. Funeral planning en‐ trusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuner alhome.com to sign the guestbook.

Lockett, Pearl Santiago

Pearl Santiago Lockett was born on April 16, 1927 in New Orleans, LA to the union of the late Marcel, Sr. and Evelyn Williams Santiago. Reared by loving Christian parents, she was baptized at Israel Baptist Church at the age of twelve

by Rev. Horace Brown.

Lee Irvin McClure Sr., of Harvey LA., departed this life peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Ochsner Medical Center in Gretna.

He was 66 years old and a native of Carpenter, Mis‐ sissippi. Son of the late Edna Craft McClure and Willie Frank McClure Sr. Devoted husband of Ruby Houston McClure.

Lee Beloved father of Sharlita Houston (Raymond), Lee Irvin McClure Jr. and the late Kerry Von McClure.

Grandfather of Sherman and Jeremiah Houston and Leijahron McClure. Great of Shaquil grandfather Kenny, Ma'Kia, Immanul and Peter Houston. Brother of Evangelist Bobbie Jean Nunn (James), Brenda Tru‐ itt, Sherlena Wilson (John‐ nie), Tyra Butler, Rev. Lonzo Sr. (Doris), Larry (Jackie), Johnny Lee (Lois), Jasper (Loree), Robert (Michelle), McArthur and Michael Mc‐ Clure, Victor Pringles, and the late Erma Jean, Willie Frank Jr., Lorenzo Sr., Willie Lee and Clyde McClure.

Step brother of L.C. Wilson (Rita). Mr. McClure is also survived by his father in law Rev. James Houston, sisters and brothers in law; Carrie Smith, Jannie M., Linda J., Ernest L., and Willie J. Houston, Willie J. Goffner, and Mary Birden, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Sat‐ urday, May 30, 2026 at Greater White Oak Mis‐ sionary Baptist Church lo‐ cated at 5142 Hwy 18, Utica Mississippi. 39175. The visi‐ tation will begin at 10Am followed by an 11AM ser‐ vice. Pastor Lonzo McClure Sr. will officiate and inter‐ ment will follow in the church's cemetery. Funeral entrusted to planning Robinson Family Funeral Home. Visit www.robinso nfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Paquay, Sean Anthony

Payne, Dolores Ruffin

Sean Anthony Paquay, born on October 9, 1980, in Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 45, leaving be‐ hind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and love for his family and friends. Sean was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought strength and warmth to those around him. He was the son of Anthony Paquay and Michelle Guerre Paquay and the stepson of Avia Paquay. He is survived by his sister, Cassie Paquay; his nephew, Do‐ minic Paquay; and his niece, Delylah Paquay. He also leaves behind his cherished fur baby, Cap‐ tain Meow, along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends who will forever hold him in their hearts. He was pre‐ ceded in death by his niece, Paige Paquay, and his fur baby, Delaney. Sean grew up in the Metairie area and attended Arch‐ bishop Rummel High School, where he built the foundation for a life marked by determination and practicality. After high school, he briefly attended the University of New Or‐ leans, where he studied Marketing.

Though his path eventually led him in another direction, the ex‐ periences he gathered along the way became part of the well-rounded and thoughtful person he was known to be. For more than 20 years, Sean worked side by side with his father at the family-owned busi‐ ness, Sewerman Plumbing Service, where he served as a plumber. He also spent many years working in the service industry.

Sean was the kind of per‐ son who loved to fix things, and there was often no problem too small or too complicated for him to try to solve. He had a natural curiosity and could often rummaging be found through things, looking for what could be repaired, re‐ purposed, or made useful again.

Sean Anthony Paquay will be deeply missed and lovingly re‐ membered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His life was one of dedication, resilience, and heart, and his legacy will live on through the family he cherished, the work he completed, and the many lives he touched along the way. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Celebra‐ tion Church, 2001 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM. Fol‐ lowed services at 11:00 AM. Everyone is invited to the reception following the services in the Gathering Area. We also invite you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condo‐ lences online at www. greenwoodfh.com.

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

Dolores Ruffin Payne, age 92, peacefully transi‐ tioned on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence sur‐ rounded by close family.

She was a native and resi‐ dent of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Warren Albert Payne, Sr. Loving mother of Payne (Kenneth) Gilda Malarchar, Chester Carl Payne, Sr., (Veronica) Harold Ruben Payne, Sr., and the late Warren Albert Payne, Jr. Cherished grand‐ mother and great grand‐ mother of Melita “Kellie” Payne, Kenneth Malarchar, Jr., Tracy Malarchar, Ryne Kori Spencer, Payne, Malarchar, Kennedi Kayleigh Payne, Kyle-Jared and Kenneth Malarchar, III, and the late Krystal Payne, Harold Payne, Jr. and Baby Malarchar. Daughter of the late Wesley, Sr. and Olivia Landry Ruffin. Sister of Wesley “Pete” (JoLynn) Ruffin, Jr., Curtis “Kite” Ruffin, Sr., Gladys R. Butler, John (Angela) Ruffin, Mar‐ guerite R. Robinson, Linda R. Black, Merite R. Cain, Otis Ruffin, and the late Ceasar Ruffin, Sr., Dorothy R. Lee, Mable R. Brooks, and Olivia R. Wallace. Do‐ lores is also survived by a host of other relatives and Relatives and friends. friends of the family, also pastors, officers and mem‐ bers of Second Baptist Church, Christian Fellow‐ ship Cathedral, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life at Second Baptist Church, 2836 Sullen Place, New Orleans, LA on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Andre Sigler, host pastor; Rev. Anthony Ruffin, officiating.

Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service at the Interment: church.

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Peters Sr., Herbert Joseph

Herbert Joseph Peters, Sr. was born December 31, 1940 to the union of the late Herman and Alma Peters. He transitioned and embraced the arms of Christ on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

He attended McDonough #35 and worked for several years at Bernard Lumber Co. as a master craftsman in carpentry until his retirement.

He was an amazing man to all who knew him, no matter his role. He was proud of his projects dispersed throughout the city of New Orleans and he was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints. He united with The New Inspirational Missionary Baptist Church of New Orleans in 2004 and later was appointed as Chairman of The Deacons Ministry. He was also a member of The Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Gretna, Rev. T. Lynn Robinson, Sr., Pastor-

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Albert Anthony Joseph, Sr., affectionately known as “Frog,” was born on Au‐ gust 14, 1943, in New Or‐ leans, Louisiana. He peace‐ fully transitioned from his earthly home to his heav‐ enly home on May 14, 2026, at the age of 82. He was the third of eight children born to Waldren and Adele Bijou Joseph. Albert grew up in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, where he built lifelong friendships and cherished family mem‐ ories. At a young age, he met the love of his life, Charlotte Ann Wilson, and

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He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mathilda Peters, 2 children Muriel and Herbert Jr, 1 grandson Gregory, and all of his siblings Irma, Cora, Irene, Anna, Alma (sisters); Herman and Arthur (brothers).

He will be fondly remembered and cherished by 3 daughters Darlene, Cynthia, and Jalisa, son-inlaw Frank, pastor and friend Rev. T. Lynn Robinson Sr, First Lady and cousin Debra, nephew Percy, 15 grandchildren Alecia (Byron Sr.), Shanika, Perry, Gary, Tinille, Tymillion, Ashley, LaBaron, Samira, Herbert, III, Jamal, Arleana, Toni, Terrance, and Joey, several greatgrandchildren, and 1 greatgreat grandchild, his hospice team at Serenity Hospice Services, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family, former officers and members of New Inspirational Missionary Baptist Church and officers and members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Gretna are invited to attend the memorial services on Saturday, May 30, 2026 1:00pm on the Lakefront, Pavilion near Shelter #3 located near Lakeshore Dr. and Franklin Ave. (behind the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena).

Final arrangements handled by Charbonnet-LabatGlapion, 1615 St. Philip St., New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 581-4411. Burial will be private.

Radecker, Patricia Laiche

Patricia Laiche Radecker passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on August 25, 1928, to the late Louis & Antonia Laiche. Beloved wife of the late Henry Philip Radecker.

Mother of Henry Philip Jr. (Cindy), Kevin Michael, Keith James, and Lawrence Joseph (Joy), grandmother of Patrick (Sarah), and great grandmother of Ellen and Annie. Patricia is pre‐ ceded in death by her sib‐ lings; Pierre, Edvige, An‐ toine, George, Cecile, Numa, Louis, Emile, Ursula, Claire, Theresa, Beatrice, Felix, and Paul Laiche. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Laiche Baia‐ monte. Patricia Radecker was a Matriarch, a Mémère, Aunt Patsy, Miss Patsy and always the rock for her four Donald Court Boys. Family and friends are invited to attend a visi‐ tation at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70003, followed by a Fu‐ neral Mass at 12:00 pm. In‐ terment will be at Green‐ wood Mausoleum.

Rapp, Rosemary Payne

Rosemary Payne Rapp entered eternal rest at her home on Thursday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a very Classy Lady with an infectious smile and quiet demeanor.

She was born on January 30, 1941, to the union of the late Harry Payne, Sr., and Hannah Duplessis Payne in Braithwaite, LA., which she affectionately referred to as down home.

She was a graduate of Phoenix High School Class of 1960 and a member of the Village de L'est Neighborhood Association for 40+ years. She retired from Charity Hospital after 30 years of service.

Rosemary married the love of her life, Vernon Rapp, Sr., on September 2, 1961. Their love story spanned 64 years, and from their union was born one son, Vernon Rapp, Jr. She leaves to cherish her husband, Vernon, Sr., one son, Vernon, Jr., adopted daughter Nicole Wagner Banks, and devoted niece Lynette Harris, four grandchildren, Vernon Rapp III (Kierra) and Natalie Rapp (Michael) of Colorado Springs, CO, Christoper Rapp and Jacorey Huggins of Shreveport, LA. 10 great -grandchildren: Christopher & Chloee Thomas, Vernon Rapp, Janiyah Huggins, Naomi Ferguson, Colton Rapp, Mailah Crenshaw, Khylan Rapp, Ryder Crenshaw, and Rose Connally. One brother, Arthur Payne, one aunt, Brenetta Young, Goddaughter, Barbara Ann Isidore, Godson, Charles Williamson, Brother in

laws, Rev. Nathaniel Rapp, Sr. (Rose), Horatio (Marcia) Rapp, Rev. Eddie Brown, III, Sis in Laws, Daisy, Ruby and Norma Lee Rapp, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry, Sr., and Hannah Payne; In laws Henry (Alberta) Rapp, sisters Myrtle Williamson and Irene (Willie) Brock, brothers Lionel, Melvin, Thomas, Beauregard, Harry, Jr., and Ulysses (Verna Mae) Payne, brother in laws Herbert, Sr., Rev. Harold, Kermit (Theresa), Alton (Irma), and Donald Rapp, sister in laws Vivian Rapp Williams (Jimmy), Myrza Rapp Trench (Benjamin) & Iva Rapp Brown.

Special thanks to Dr. Rene Louapre and Compassus Hospice for their care.

Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Branch Bell Baptist Church, St Andrew Baptist Church, New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church and neighboring churches, employees of Regional Transit Authority (RTA), former employees of New Orleans Public Service and Charity Hospital, are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Branch Bell Baptist Church, 1231 St Maurice Avenue, New Orleans, LA., 70117, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 am. Elder Kevin L. Williams, Sr., officiating.

Visitation 9:00 am - 10:00 am.

Interment: New Horizons Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Vacherie, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook .

Redinger, Betty C.

Betty C. Redinger, De‐ cember 4, 1938-May 20, Betty Clement 2026.

Redinger, age 87, of Man‐ deville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Born on December 4, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Julie Domingo Clement and the late Earl Clement, and was later lovingly raised in part by her step‐ father, the late Frank Sil‐ ver. Betty graduated from F.T. Nichols High School and went on to enjoy a ca‐ reer as an administrative assistant. She will be re‐ membered for her warm spirit, her love of pickleball and tai chi, and most espe‐ cially for the joy she found in spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, her George Redinger. Betty leaves behind a loving fam‐ ily who will cherish her memory always, including husband, George her Moore; her brother, Robert Clement; her daughters, Cindy Riecke (Alan) and Sherri Duplantis (Ryan); and her treasured grand‐ children: Alexander La‐ Nicholas Lacour, cour, Justin Duplantis, Joshua Duplantis, Benjamin Borde‐ lon, Abby Duplantis, Gracie and Madison Riecke, Riecke. She is also survived by eight great-grandchil‐ dren. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to St. Tammany Health Sys‐ tem Hospice and Home Health for the compassion‐ ate care and support pro‐ vided to Betty and her loved ones. Funeral Ser‐ vices will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home &

Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70001.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon with the ser‐ vices starting at 2:00 pm followed by interment. To order flowers or offer con‐ please visit dolences, www.gardenofmemorie smetairie.com.

Robinson, Shirley

Shirley Robinson, age 89 passed away peacefully at Touro Infirmary in New Or‐ leans, LA on Friday May 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on October 1, 1936 and was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Mother of Cherry Denise Workman (Earl), Dennis Robinson, Stephanie Robinson and Stacy Robinson Young (Tony).

She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Robinson, her son Jerome Robinson, four brothers, and eight sisters. Also sur‐ vived by nine grandchil‐ dren, five great-grandchil‐ dren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family also pastor, officers and members of Historic Second Baptist Church are invited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life Services on Saturday May 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Historic Sec‐ ond Baptist Church, 2505 Marengo Street New Or‐ leans, La. 70115. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. service time. Rev. Robert B. Jackson officiat‐ ing. Interment: Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Drive, Metairie, Airline Louisiana 70001. Arrange‐ ments Entrusted To Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign on‐ line guest book please visit www.estellejwilsonfh.com

Joseph was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Arthur J. Carr, and sister Evelyn Moore, as well as his nieces, Gloria Cunequin and Pamela Carr, and nephew Michael Carr.

Mr. Simon was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. He attended Joseph S. Clark High School.

He dedicated more than 50 years of service to law enforcement, beginning his career in 1962 with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, the New Orleans Police Department, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. On March 3, 1971, he joined the Unites States Marshals Service, the Witness Protection Division, where he served for 20 years, and he retired June 30, 1995. Following his retirement, he continued his public service with the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in court security, where he concluded his career. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge No. 2.

Relatives and friends of the family; priests and parishioners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, The City of Love Full Gospel Baptist Church, Judges and members of the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, members of the United States Marshals Service, the Louisiana Supreme Court, Circle "C" Riding Club, West Bank Riding Club, Buffalo Soldiers, 504 Boys and Girls Dyn-O-Mite Riders, and other riding clubs are invited to attend the Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Phillip Street, New Orleans, on Friday, May 29, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sig the online guestbook.

Church, 1923 St. Phillip Street, New Orleans, LA on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10 am, Father Ajani Gibson, Interment Celebrant.

Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Visitation 9 am in the church. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com. Charbonnet Labat Directors Glapion, (504)581-4411

Leonard I. Smith, Sr. en‐ eternal rest at tered JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 90. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Or‐ leans, LA. Leonard was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he was as roofer. employed Beloved father of Ramona S. Borden, Leonard (Alma) Smith, Sr., Michael Smith and the late Janet S. Cos‐ ton. Son of the late John Smith and Olevia R. Smith, also survived by 4 grand‐ children, 2 great grandchil‐ dren, 1 great great grand‐ child, and a host of other relatives and friends. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor David Richard, officiating. Visita‐ tion will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the Interment: New parlor.

Hope Cemetery, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guest‐ book, please go to www. davismortuaryservice.com.

Stevens, Margaret J.

Simon, Joseph E.

Joseph E. Simon, Jr. entered eternal life on May 14, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born in New Orleans, LA on February 11, 1939, to Joseph E. (Joe Bosce) Simon and Marguerite B. Simon, he was the beloved husband of Muriel Simon; devoted father of JoAnn Simon-Martin, Joseph E. Simon, III, Denise Simon Hayes, Sean Joseph Simon, and Marc A. Simon, Sr.; and stepfather of Steven Morris.

He was the proud grandfather of Jade E. Simon, Joseph E. Simon, IV, Chad M. Simon, Armand J. Simon-Martin, Megan A. Haynes, Erin R. Haynes, Paige Simon, Kamryn Simon, Chase Simon, Eric Simon, Markeina Simon, Marc Simon, Jr., and Chapelle Simon; and greatgrandfather of Landon K. Simon and Naomi R. Simon.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-inlaw Earl Harden, James Chapman, Jacqueline Minor, Brenda Brownlee, Sylvia Ellis, and Claire Brown; niece Lisa King; godson, Curt Brown, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Strickland, Annette Marie

Smith Sr., Leonard I.

Small, Therian Michael 'T. Small'

Therian Michael Small, “T. Small”, entered peace‐ fully into eternal rest on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the age of 52. He leaves to his memory, cherish beloved wife, Kathy Dao Small; mother, Vivian Mon‐ trel; sister, Kimberly Mon‐ father, Jeremiah trel; Small; children, Therian, Trey and Taelynn Drummer Theriell (Don’tail) and Brown. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kenyan A. Montrel; grand‐ parents, Joseph and Nellie Mae Martin, Willie Mae and Abe Small; uncles, Philip Kenneth Martin, and MacArthur, John and Gary aunts, Peggy Small; Pinkston and Vicky Ward.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the fu‐ neral. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life and legacy of the late Therian M. Small will be held at St. Peter Claver Catholic

Funeral Service at Greater Grace Fellowship, 5481 Crowder Blvd, New Orleans, La 70127 on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Margaret J. Stevens departed this life on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the age of 86. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a

It is with great sadness that the family of Annette Marie Yarbrough Strickland announces her passing on May 23, 2026 at the age of 84.

Mrs. Strickland passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Annette who was born on September 1, 1941 in Bayou Caddy Mississippi, grew up in Lake Catherine, LA and rode the train to Colton School in New Orleans, LA. After marriage, she was a resident of New Orleans, LA. Annette's faith was the compass of her life, inspiring her legendary hospitality and quiet generosity.

She was of Catholic religion and attended Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Ann's Church and served as an Eucharistic Minister for many years in Metairie, LA. She also enjoyed family trips to the beach, fishing, attending jazzercise classes, reading books putting puzzles together and coloring. But, most of all, she enjoyed her family, including her two pets Hobo (deceased) and Missy.

She was the daughter of the late Frederick Clifford Yarbrough, Sr. and Olivia Camilla Lafontaine. She was also preceded in death by her husband Emerson Victor Strickland, Jr. of 52 years; sister, Bessie A. LaBorde; and grandsons, Jeffrey Ray Manale and James Harold Ladner.

She is survived by her three daughters, Annette S. McDow (Kenneth) of Eden Isles, LA, Tammy S. Bourgeois (Don) of Diamondhead, MS, and Lisa S. Ladner (Ernest), of Ansley, MS; brothers, Frederick Yarbrough, Jr. (Merline deceased) of New Orleans, LA, Alvin Yarbrough (Laura) of Metairie, LA and Joseph Yarbrough (Norma) of Pearl River, LA; grandchildren Kenneth D. McDow, III (Sarah), Sgt. Quinn P. McDow, U.S. Army (Megan), Frederick J. Manale, Jr. (Katie), and Jesse E. Ladner; greatgrandchildren, Marie Manale, Olivia Manale, and

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OUR RECOMMENDATION

Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate

In the race for U.S. Senate, Louisiana voters have heard many messages. Early on, we urged candidates to focus their campaigns on what matters most to Louisianans.

There are a few chapters yet to be written before Louisiana voters make their final decision known. The move to party primaries this election cycle means that the electorate has multiple chances to weigh in. We are hopeful that voters will see the process through to the end.

Yet we are at a critical phase in the election.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, the two-term incumbent, failed to advance to the runoff in the May 16 Republican primary. Voters are now left to evaluate the remaining candidates to determine who can bring the experience and vision necessary to succeed a senator whose decade of service gave him the seniority — with all that entails — to push forward issues that make a difference to our state.

Looking at the entire field, Democrat and Republican, we believe that U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow makes the best case that she is prepared to make an immediate impact in the Senate, as she has throughout her career.

A native of Monroe, Letlow has represented Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in Letlow Congress since April 2021. She serves on the all-important House Appropriations Committee, where she has been able to secure funding for hospitals, airport infrastructure and other state needs.

Before her time in Congress, she held administrative roles at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Tulane University School of Medicine, demonstrating an ability to work with a wide range of people in large, complex organizations.

At 45, she would also represent generational change in the Senate. As a mom of two young kids, she has a chance to bring a spotlight to the real concerns of Louisiana’s women, who face some of the highest rates of domestic violence and maternal mortality in the country. If elected, she would be the first Republican woman senator from Louisiana.

She also has a compelling personal story of resilience. She took office after a special election following her husband Luke Letlow’s death from COVID in December 2020, just days before he was set to be sworn into Congress.

Though national politics are often front and center in campaigns for Senate — and Letlow has received the powerful endorsement of President Donald Trump in addition to that of Gov. Jeff Landry and other state officials — ultimately, we elect senators to serve the needs of our state first.

On primary night, Letlow addressed supporters saying, “I promise you this, I will never forget this is not my seat, this is yours, the people’s seat. And that will be at the forefront of every decision I make and every vote that I take.”

We agree government functions best when it is accountable to the people. We trust that Letlow, if elected, will be guided by those principles.

Editor’s note: No reporters or editors in The Times-Picayune newsroom or its Washington Bureau participated in any way in the endorsement.

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Speed in effort to dismantle voting rights says it all My grandmother had a phrase she used when she watched somebody move too fast. Not when they were eager. Not when they were excited. When they were guilty. She’d narrow her eyes and say, “Up to no good.”

The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Louisiana v. Callais on a Wednesday. By Thursday — before the ruling was even certified — Gov. Jeff Landry had suspended Louisiana’s House primary elections so the Legislature could redraw the congressional map. As U.S. Rep. Troy Carter pointed out, mail ballots were already out, early voting was set to begin that Saturday, and soldiers overseas had already cast votes that wouldn’t count.

A day. Landry gave it a day.

You don’t move that fast on a process you believe in. You don’t suspend an active election unless you already know what map you want and you already know the public won’t like how you got it. The speed is the tell.

If this were about fair representation, there would be hearings. There would be public input. There would be the slow, patient, grinding work of democracy that doesn’t make the cable news.

Instead, we got an executive order and a thank-you note for moving quickly.

My grandmother wouldn’t need a law degree to read this one. She’d read it from the porch. She’d read it from the speed alone. Up to no good.

DAVID W. HOOVER New Orleans

Let’s welcome Broadway when tourists flee Mamdani Let’s keep reminding them that we have top-quality hotels and restaurants available for their patrons.

Most importantly, we need to evaluate our theater capacity and determine what improvements are necessary so we can indeed deliver truly modern high-tech theaters. That would seal the deal.

Thanks for considering this idea, and I bet most of the City Council would help make it a reality. Mayor Helena Moreno, you are doing a great job, and accomplishing this could well be the most-remembered crown in your mayorship.

Here is an idea that would dynamically build the population, business revenue and tax base of New Orleans.

The annual sales of theater tickets in New York City exceed $2 billion. That industry would fit our tourist economy perfectly. Best of all, we have free marketing from Mayor Zohran Mamdani as his high taxes and increasing crime frighten away New Yorkers and tourists.

In a couple more years, theaters and producers may be ready to move, so we need to be their first choice!

Let’s start now to get the movers and shakers in the NYC theater industry acquainted with New Orleans. New Orleans is their natural new venue.

SIDNEY PULITZER New Orleans

We need to encourage small business growth in New Orleans

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Jonah Meadows’ piece from May 4 captured the honest, unfiltered voices of Louisiana small business owners.

They named the obstacles clearly: limited access to public contracting opportunities, crushing insurance costs, economic uncertainty and supply chain disruption.

Their voices paint a clear picture of an economy where the people doing the most essential work are also carrying the heaviest load.

Small businesses account for 99.5% of Louisiana’s economy and employ more than half the state’s workforce.

Nearly half are women-owned, and more than a quarter are led by Black, Indigenous and People of Color entrepreneurs. We need clear pathways

to remove these obstacles and drive growth.

At the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, we represent more than 1,400 member businesses employing over 140,000 New Orleans residents.

We know that these challenges are not solved by any single organization.

Our obligation now is to continue the conversation with civic organizations and community leaders, collaborate on concrete solutions and put those plans into action. Whether you’re attending a Chamber event, a City Council meeting or sending an email to your legislator, let’s move the conversation forward and create change.

Our state has an opportunity to confront a simple but important question: Who does our banking system truly serve?

Over the past two decades, consolidation and acquisitions have done more than close branches in certain neighborhoods. They have fundamentally changed how capital flows through communities like New Orleans and across Louisiana, making it harder for individuals and businesses to access the resources they need to thrive.

It was once understood that deposits taken in a place were largely loaned in that place. A local bank had both a familiar face and a defined geography, so money flowed in from the community as deposits and back out into it as loans. The bank earned a reasonable return for its stockholders on that circulation, and residents and businesses gained access to capital for commercial and personal growth. When local banks were sold to regional or national institutions, that geography expanded. Deposits still flow in, but people in New Orleans now compete for capital with borrowers in Nashville, New York and across the Gulf Coast. When an algorithm designed for the benefit of stockholders sees a higher return elsewhere, fewer deposits are recirculated locally.

This is not about bad intentions, but rather, a drift in the legitimate purpose of banking from serving the people to serving stockholders. Two decades after deregulation enabled this wave of consolidation, we should recall that financial institutions are authorized as primarily essential to a functioning society as education, health, recreation or nutrition.

A purely extractive, stockholderserving model quietly undermines a community’s ability to reach its potential.

We should reflect on this development to reexamine neighborhood access, restore true intermediation of local capital and embrace their role in building a more inclusive and resilient economy for all.

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COMMENTARY AMERICA 250

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ew places tell the story of America quite like United States.

Louisiana — where our people, our commerce New Orleans has long played a defining role in and our waters have helped to shape a nation America’s military and maritime history — from now approaching its 250th birthday. And no place the pivotal Battle of New Orleans in 1815, which carries that story more powerfully than the Mishelped cement the young nation’s confidence and sovereignty, to the production of Higgins boats dursissippi River, a river system that connects 31 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces through ing World War II, innovations manufactured in New a watershed that drains roughly 41% of the conOrleans that helped Allied forces change the course of history on the beaches of Normandy and tinental United States. This means rainfall, throughout the Pacific. commerce, agriculture, energy and industry This city has always mattered to the from nearly half of the nation ultimately flows American story because it has always conthrough this interconnected water network.

From the earliest days of our republic, nected America to the world.

America has been defined by its maritime Explorers and immigrants arrived here might. Our prosperity has long depended on seeking opportunity. Entrepreneurs built Walt the Mississippi River and the ports it sustains fortunes here. Musicians transformed Leger — from the Port of Baton Rouge to the Port global culture here. Generations have GUEST of New Orleans — gateways through which COLUMNIST stood along these riverbanks in awe of a the agricultural and industrial strength of the city shaped by the movement of people and American heartland reaches the world. ideas from every corner of the globe.

The vessels traveling these waters are more than And that spirit remains alive today. ships of commerce. They carry the lifeblood of the Sail 250 New Orleans will feel unlike celebrations nation’s economy. Grain, energy, steel, chemicals anywhere else in the country. It will look different, and goods produced across the interior of North sound different and taste different — because only America all move through this corridor. The Missis- New Orleans could welcome the world in this way.

From Louisiana seafood and live music to unforgetsippi River is not simply a Louisiana story; it is an American story. table experiences along our historic riverfront, this For centuries, it transported music, language, tra- week will create lasting memories for families, visiditions, cuisine and ideas that helped shape one of tors, crewmembers and military guests alike. the world’s truly great cultural cities.

With thousands of crewmembers visiting our city, The story of New Orleans begins with water — Sail 250 represents more than a celebration of mariwith the Mississippi River connecting the center time history. of a continent to the wider world. Along these rivIt is another opportunity to showcase the very best of New Orleans to the world and to demonerbanks, cultures collided and converged, producing something entirely original and unmistakably strate what we already know: We are one of the American. world’s great gathering places — resilient, authenMark Twain famously called the Mississippi “the tic, welcoming and deeply connected to the indusbody of the nation,” immortalizing its spirit through tries and culture that continue to move America the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. forward. Events of this magnitude happen because Generations later, the river remains exactly that: a of extraordinary community partnerships, political living symbol of the movement, ambition, resilience leadership and public support. and diversity that define the United States itself.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, New In many ways, New Orleans exists because of Orleans stands as a reminder of what has always this riverfront. It made the city a gateway to the made this country exceptional: our openness to the world, a center of trade, a crossroads of cultures world, our ability to blend cultures into something and a place of constant reinvention while remaining new, and our enduring belief that commerce, credeeply rooted in history. ativity, freedom, and opportunity can flow together For more than 300 years, New Orleans has stood just like the waters of the Mississippi River itself. as a global port of call. And this week, as Sail 250 arIn a world that too often feels divided, New Orrives along our riverfront, it is fitting that New Orleans reminds us that culture still connects us. Muleans is among the first cities in America chosen to sic still unites us. Food still brings us to the same help commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary. table. And joy still matters.

To welcome the United States Navy, the United New Orleans is a city where history still breathes.

States Coast Guard and international maritime Where culture still evolves. And where people partners to the banks of the Mississippi River is a from every corner of the world still gather along tremendous honor. the banks of the Mississippi River — the great waBut it is also a reminder of something larger: terway that helped build America and continues to America would not be the nation it is today without carry its story forward.

New Orleans, without this riverfront and without the Mississippi River system that helped build the Walt Leger is president and CEO of New Orleans & commerce, culture and strategic strength of the Company.

ON THE CALENDAR There are several events around Louisiana to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Here is a list of some going on now. For a full list, go to america250la.org n Sail 250 at the New Orleans Riverfront offers visitors a chance to see the largest flotilla of tall ships ever assembled in the Mississippi and participate in festivities designed to entertain and educate audiences about the history of the U.S. May 28 to June 1. Go to www.sail250neworleans.com for more details n The Louisiana State Museum at the Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., New Orleans, is featuring the exhibit, “Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution,” which explores the life of Spanish Gov. Bernardo de Gálvez and the diverse people of Louisiana who fought for American independence.Through May 15, 2027. louisianastatemuseum.org. n Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, is featuring the exhibit,“Bought for a Song: A young Nation Expands,” whose only artifact is the French exchange copy of the convention between the Republic of France and the United States that finalized the Louisiana Purchase.Through July 11. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org. n The Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St., New Orleans, is featuring the exhibit,“American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” where visitors can immerse themselves in 3D interactive reconstructions of key moments in American history.

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Strug, Gerald Leopold

Gerald "Jerry" Strug was born on April 26, 1928, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He died on May 24 peacefully surrounded by family. His parents, Ida Vihon Strug and Morris Strug were immigrants from the Ukraine.

He had two older, loving sisters who doted on him, Ethel Strug Berg and Florence Strug Kerner.

Jerry graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. After that, he served in the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1950-1952. He was stationed in the Philippines and was attached to the 29th Engineering Battalion.

Jerry wore his Korean War Vet cap to almost his last day on earth.

He met the love of his life, Yvonne Yuspeh in New Orleans and after only four dates they decided to marry. Yvonne was 20 years old and determined to finish college, so they moved into Newcomb College's Married Students Dorm. At 26, Jerry attended sorority formals just like any other college student.

Jerry worked for several engineers before landing a job with J. Ray McDermott, where he was employed for nine years. He resigned to form Gerald Builders, a home building company.

Yvonne became his trusted partner, interior designer

and sales assistant. Jerry was honored to be the supervisor on the construction of the first Habitat for Humanity home built in NOLA. He served as presidents of the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans and of the Louisiana Home Builders Association.

He also served on the board of Temple Sinai in New Orleans.

After losing their home in Hurricane Katrina, Jerry and Yvonne moved to Dallas to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Kottwitz.

Yvonne passed away just 3 months after moving to Dallas after a long battle with breast cancer. The silver lining to Katrina is that Jerry got to spend much time with the apple of his eye, granddaughter Kimberly Rachel Kottwitz.

Jerry picked up the pieces and bonded with other NOLA evacuees. He was the social coordinator for the NOMADS (New Orleans Men At Dining) , also known as the ROMEOS (Really OLD MEN EATING OUT.) Here, the Dallas evacuees solved many world problems. He was fortunate to enjoy almost 15 years with longtime friend and loving companion, Phyllis Scharff Stern.

He is predeceased by his loving wife of over 51 years, Yvonne Yuspeh Strug, who he never stopped missing, sisters Ethel and Flossie, nephew Ralph Kerner, best friend Bernard Goldman and partner Phyllis Scharff Stern.

The family is grateful to Jerry's loving caretakers, Kafayat Fadipe, Mezan Galata and Slyde Nangamba. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcomed to Susan G. Komen or Temple Sinai New Orleans. Funeral is May 28 at 11am at Hebrew Rest.

Webb, Nancy Marie

Nancy Marie Webb, of Westwego, LA, departed this life on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 40.

She was born on December 16, 1985, in New Orleans.

Nancy was a loving soul whose kindness, strength, warmth touched and around her. everyone Beloved daughter of Lula Webb and Ullman Powell.

Devoted mother of Carlton, Khia and Anarie T. Webb.

Grandmother of Brazil and Carlton Webb Jr. and Tyler Joseph. Sister of Katie Webb, Joyce Mabry, Elbert Webb and Ullman Ander‐ son. Aunt of Stevie Echols, Kevin and Labarron Webb.

She is also survived by other relatives, many friends, and loved ones who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Fri‐ day, May 29, 2026 at True Vine Baptist Church, lo‐ cated at 249 Sala Ave., Westwego LA 70094. The visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. service officiated by Pastor Leander Johnson. Inter‐ ment will be private. Fu‐ neral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home. Online condolences www.robinsonfamilyf at uneralhome.com.

Weidert, Patricia Ann

lived in Covington. She was the beloved wife of Fred Weidert for 59 years till his passing. She is survived with 2 sons Stephen and Scott Weidert and sister Sylvia Toups.

Patricia worked for the DA office for The City Of New Orleans and retired years ago. Everyone that knew her knew her love for holidays and family gatherings. But most of all her love for cats. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 10am to 1pm at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Holy Trinity Dr. in Covington,La.

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Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at St Ann's Catholic Church, 5858 Lower Bay Rd. Bay St. Louis MS. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Bayou Caddy Cemetery in Ansley, MS. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Williams-Price passed peacefully, sur‐ away rounded by her family, on May 17, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1964, in Glen‐ Mississippi, and dora, raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was pre‐ ceded in death by her par‐ ents, Virginia JeffersonWilliams and Edro Williams Sr., as well as her daugh‐ ter, Catina Williams. She was a loving wife to Leo Price, a devoted friend to Wilbert Triggs, and a loving mother of seven daughters and one son—Kimberly Jones (Darnell), Renata Mitchell (Dwayne), Ashley Flores (Rigo), India Belcher (Dennis), Shantell Pugh, Joan Addison (Ted), Ricky Dyer, and the late Catina Williams—as well as one godson, Lamir Fleming. She was a homemaker and cook who filled many lives with love, laughter, and care. Lillie was very familyoriented, outgoing, and brought warmth and joy to those around her. Her sib‐ include Edro lings Williams, David Williams, Joan Scott (Lawrence), Williams, Patricia John Williams, Demetrius Givens (Steve), Mark Williams, Catina Fleming (Clarence), Fenton Williams and (Melissa). She also leaves

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to cherish her memory a of grandchildren, host nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 4712 Ray New Orleans, Avenue, Louisiana 70126. Church visitation 9:00 am until the time of the service. Service begins at 10:00 am. Rev‐ erend Robert Brown, pas‐ tor officiating. Interment, Resthaven Memorial Park -10400 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA 70127.

Professional Service En‐ trusted to: Littlejohn Fu‐ neral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Fu‐ Director/Manager, neral Info: (504) 940-0045.

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U.S. senators propose bill with ‘Kiffin Rule’ in it STAFF FILE PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

Despite roster eligibility questions, coach Wade content with LSU’s position

‘VERY COMFORTABLE’

BY SCOTT RABALAIS Staff writer

MIRAMAR BEACH,Fla.— Recently released NCAA eligibility guidelines aimed at restricting the influx of international and previously professional basketball players could have a major effect on returning LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade’s 2026-27 roster.

If Wade is overly concerned about it, he isn’t letting it show.

“We feel very comfortable in our position,” Wade said with a smile Wednesday as he prepared to head home from the Southeastern Conference spring meeting here at the Sandestin Hilton.

Wade, who returned to LSU in March after a previous stint from 2017-22, gave little elaboration, though he did add: “We’ve got a job to do. A big task ahead of us. We’ve got to get it done.”

Potentially in question is the eligibility of five of LSU’s

UNO hires new AD ahead of summer transition Newly named athletic director Giorlando has LSU, UNO ties

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN Staff writer

UNO announced Wednesday that Michael “Gio” Giorlando is the school’s new athletic director to usher in a new era on the campus.

UNO’s transition to rejoin the LSU System is set to be completed this summer.

“Gio’s long history with UNO and his extensive experience in collegiate athletics make him a tremendous fit to lead Privateers athletics,” Jeanette Weiland, inGiorlando terim chancellor of UNO, said in a news release. “He understands this university, he understands our student-athletes, and he brings decades of experience as both a coach and athletics administrator.

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nine newcomers. They include: Brice Dessert: A 6-foot-11, 23-year-old center from France, Dessert plays for Anadolu Efes in the Turkish League.

Saliou Niang: A 6-6, 22-year-old wing player from Senegal, Niang has played in the EuroLeague. He was also the 58th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Michael Ruzic: A 7-0, 19-year-old forward/center from Croatia, Ruzic played for Jovenhut in Badalona, Spain.

Marcio Santos: A 6-9, 23-year-old center/forward from Brazil, Santos plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel and in the EuroLeague.

Also in question is LSU commitment RJ Luis. The 2025 Big East Player of the Year at St. John’s signed with LSU after having previously signed a two-way contract with the NBA’s Utah Jazz. He later played three exhibition games for the Boston Celtics.

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MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — It’s being called the Lane Kiffin Rule.

It’s just one segment of a sweeping and potentially landmark bipartisan piece of legislation called the Protect College Sports Act, put forward Wednesday by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, intended to regulate college athletics. But in Louisiana, one part of the ponderous 111-page bill will Scott get the most attention.

Rabalais The part that pertains to Kiffin, who you may have heard left Ole Miss to become the LSU football coach on the eve of the Rebels’ appearance in the College Football Playoff, would prohibit coaches from leaving their schools for another coaching position before the season ends, or for schools to make such a hire.

The act is obviously a long way from becoming law, especially with all of Congress and one-third of the U.S. Senate facing impactful midterm elections in November.

But it begs an interesting question: If the act had been law this past season, would Kiffin have been able to coach Ole Miss in the CFP before taking — or even entering into negotiations — the LSU job?

There’s a lot to absorb about the proposed act and how much it does to cure some of college sports’ ills — believe it or not, some of which Kiffin has nothing to do with — currently imperiling college athletics. But if it does get passed, the Lane Kiffin Rule is on its way to becoming

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STAFF FILE PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin pumps his fist to a crowd on Nov. 30 as he leaves the MMR hangar at Baton Rouge Metro Airport.

Torina says LSU softball trending up

BY JIM KLEINPETER Contributing writer

LSU’s defeat in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional was a microcosm of its season.

After being shackled offensively in the first game, the Tigers rebounded with a much better effort but still could not overcome the No. 1 national seed Alabama that scored 7-0 and 4-1 wins last weekend.

The Tigers started the season slowly but came on strong at the end. They dominated this season’s regional at Tiger Park where they’d lost twice to No. 4 seed Southeastern Louisiana the year before.

Coach Beth Torina believes her program is trending up.

“I’m incredibly proud of this team,” Torina said. “I’m glad I got this week with them.

I would like to have had another week. They showed a ton of growth throughout the season, and I’m excited about what’s in front of them.

“I still think last year’s team was kind STAFF PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON of flukey; we played bad for one day. This team grew a ton, they finished strong. We’d LSU softball coach Beth Torina talks with first baseman Tori Edwards in the third like to continue to play on, but we’ve got to inning of a regional championship game against Virginia Tech on May 17 at Tiger keep growing and continue to find ways to Park. LSU beat Virginia Tech 8-0 to advance to the super regionals. do that.”

Torina is trying to get the program back to This team grew a ton, they finished strong. We’d like the Women’s College World Series, where it to continue to play on, but we’ve got to keep growing hasn’t been since 2017. But the program is in the midst of a transition that won’t come

and continue to find ways to do that.”

BETH TORINA, LSU coach

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Things to know as NCAA tourney gets started Friday

BY ERIC OLSON AP sportswriter

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals.

Regional winners advance to best-of-three super regionals next week, and the final eight go to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, beginning June 12.

Who’s hot Alabama State (34-21) and The Citadel (35-24) each have won eight straight games entering regionals.

SWAC Tournament champion Alabama State, which opens at Alabama as a No. 4 seed, turned nine double plays and averaged better than eight runs per game in the conference tournament. Miguel Oropeza drove in 13 runs over the past four games.

The Citadel (35-24), which plays Oklahoma as a No. 3 seed in Atlanta, knocked off regular-season champion Mercer twice on its way to the Southern Conference title. The Bulldogs have won 17 of their past 20.

Who’s not Boston College (36-21) has lost four in a row entering its game against Liberty as the No. 2 seed in Athens, Georgia. The Eagles have been outscored 46-5 over those games — 38-3 in three games against Georgia Tech and 8-2 by Miami in the ACC Tournament.

Kentucky (31-21) has dropped three in a row and 11 of its past 16.

Still waiting East Carolina (36-22-1), which received the American’s automatic bid by winning the conference tournament, has never reached the College World Series in 35 previous NCAA Tournament appearances, the longest streak of its kind. The Pirates are in an eighth straight regional and 10th in 11 years.

Florida State (38-17) has never won a national championship in 61 previous appearances. The Seminoles are a regional host for a record 38th time and open against St. John’s (33-24).

Ole Miss (36-21), the No. 2 regional seed, played the fourth-toughest schedule in the country and was in the running to be a host until two weeks ago. The Rebels lost 10 of their past 17 and tied for ninth in the SEC. The Rebels open against No. 3 regional seed Arizona State (37-19). The Sun Devils tied for third in the Big 12 and bring a powerful offense featuring conference player of the year Landon Hairsto (28 homers).

South Dakota State (2431), the bottom seed, opens against Nebraska. The Jackrabbits lost 5-4 in Lincoln in March.

No guarantees Regional hosts have advanced to super regionals 66.3% of the time (276 of 416) since the tournament went to its current format in 1999. Last year, nine hosts won regionals.

The fewest hosts to advance were seven in 2007 and 2014 and eight in 2018.

Feeling a draft Fourteen of the first 25 players in the mock draft

by MLB.com analyst Jonathan Mayo are in the tournament, including three of the top five.

Heading the group are UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky (1), UC Santa Barbara RHP Jackson Flora (3), Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey (5), Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress (7), Texas A&M second baseman Chris Hacopian (8) and Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick (10).

Next are Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (11), Florida RHP Liam Peterson (12), Virginia outfielder A.J. Gracia (14), Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell (17), Coastal Carolina RHP Cameron Flukey (18), Tennessee RHP Tegan Kuhns (23), Arkansas LHP Hunter Dietz (24) and Virginia shortstop Eric Becker (25).

Bashing Bulldogs

Georgia leads the nation in home runs for the second straight year and is on pace to set its single-season record. The Bulldogs enter with 149 in 58 games, two shy of the 151 in 60 games in 2024. The Bulldogs are in Welcome to the party their fourth straight season Tarleton State (37-19) is with at least 100 homers.

SEC player of the year the only first-time participant, winning the Western Daniel Jackson leads the Athletic Conference Tour- Bulldogs with 27 and is nament to earn the No. 3 among six players with seed in Austin, Texas. The double-digit homers.

Texans also won the WAC in 2024 but weren’t eligible Who is this guy? for NCAA championships The best player you’ve because they were transi- probably never heard of is Cincinnati first baseman tioning from Division II. Tarleton State, which Quinton Coats. The 6-footopens against UC Santa 3, 225-pound sophomore is Barbara (38-18), owns three tied for fourth nationally wins over teams from pow- with 28 homers, is fifth with er conferences. The Texans 78 RBIs and third in the Big will be playing on the same 12 with a .764 slugging perfield where they beat re- centage. He has four multigional host Texas in March. homer games and went hitless in just six of 57 games.

Toughest regional

The Lincoln Regional, hosted by Nebraska, appears to be the toughest of the 16.

Nebraska (42-15), the No. 13 national seed, won 40 regular-season games for the first time since 2003 and will play in a regional at home for the first time since 2008.

The Huskers played a meaty nonconference schedule and posted wins over national seeds Auburn, Florida State and Oregon.

Geography lesson California, Florida and Texas all have five teams in regionals, most among the 30 states represented in the tournament. Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia all have four schools in regionals.

Massachusetts, not known as a bastion of college baseball, has three teams in the tournament in Boston College, Holy Cross and Northeastern.

Saints sign LB Sirmon, son of linebackers coach

The Saints signed linebacker Jackson Sirmon — the son of Saints linebackers coach Peter Sirmon.

Jackson Sirmon, 26, signed after a two-year stint with the New York Jets. The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder mostly spent time on the practice squad, appearing in one game last season.

Peter Sirmon joined the Saints last season when Kellen Moore hired him. He coached Jackson at Cal, where Peter served as the defensive coordinator while Jackson was a first-team all-Pac-12 choice in 2022.

Jackson Sirmon went undrafted in 2024. He played 18 specialteams snaps and recorded a tackle in his career debut against the Carolina Panthers.

To make room for Sirmon, the Saints waived cornerback Jeremiah McClendon.

Major league players ask for expanded free agency ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By VASHA HUNT

Alabama starting pitcher Jocelyn Briski throws against Belmont during an NCAA regional game on May 16 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fully loaded

No. 1 seed Alabama, reigning champion Texas lead deep, talented field at Women’s College World Series

BY TIM WILLERT Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — Top overall seed Alabama, reigning national champ Texas, and Big Ten Conference champion Nebraska headline a balanced field at the Women’s College World Series.

Alabama, with star pitcher Jocelyn Briski (22-3, 1.30 ERA), is capable of knocking off the second-seeded Longhorns and six others, including newcomers fifth-seeded Arkansas and unseeded Mississippi State.

The Crimson Tide (54-7) will open on Thursday against No. 8 seed UCLA, which boasts NCAA single-season home run leader Megan Grant and the top scoring team in the nation.

No. 4 seed Nebraska, which is ranked first in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball poll, is making its first series appearance since 2013. The Cornhuskers (51-6) have won 26 straight games and are led by USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Jordy Frahm.

Frahm led Oklahoma to a national title in 2023 as Jordy Bahl before transferring, then later getting married and changing her name. Her previous team — eight-time national champion Oklahoma — won’t be making the 26-mile drive to Oklahoma City’s Devon Park for the first time since 2015.

The third-seeded Sooners, who won four of the past five national titles, were eliminated by Southeastern Conference upstart Mississippi State in three games at the Norman Super Regional. The Bulldogs (43-19) are coached by former Sooners All-American Samantha Ricketts, who played for coach Patty Gasso at Oklahoma.

“This week right now has been about enjoying the moment after obviously a historic super regional for us and also just being where our feet are,” Ricketts said. “We want our players to enjoy every step of this, being present, but then really using today to lock back in and knowing that we’re not done yet.”

Mississippi State will open with 2025 runner-up Texas Tech and ace NiJaree Canady. The Red Raiders (57-7), seeded No. 11 overall, took down sixth-seeded Florida at the Gainesville Super Regional and are looking to get back to the championship series. Canady, who wore down against Texas last year, now has help from pitcher Kaitlyn Terry, a transfer from UCLA. Arkansas, the team with the top regular-season RPI, makes its Devon Field debut. The Razorbacks haven’t reached the World Series, despite playing in super regionals in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2025. Coach Courtney Deifel’s team racked up 26 run-rule victories this season, including five straight. The Razorbacks went undefeated in regional and super regional competition.

Texas opens defense of its title Thursday against No. 7 seed Tennessee and hard-throwing Karlyn Pickens, the No. 1 overall pick in the AUSL draft.

The Volunteers (47-10) are making their 10th appearance in Oklahoma City and Pickens (15-7, 1.53 ERA and six saves) is among the reasons why, with 180 strikeouts in 1321/ 3 innings. But the Lady Vols can throw more than just Pickens at opponents. Sage Mardjetko (0.99 ERA) and Erin Numar (1.09 ERA) rank second and fourth, respectively.

“They definitely have three pitchers that have shown they can beat anybody at any time, especially going through the SEC Tournament,” Texas coach Mike White said. “They’re dangerous. They’re well coached.”

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UCLA senior Megan Grant leads the nation with an NCAA-record 40 home runs this season.

THURSDAY’S GAMES Game 1: Texas Tech vs.

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Tennessee, 1:30 p.m., ESPN Game 3: Alabama vs. UCLA, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Game 4: Nebraska vs.Arkansas, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 The Longhorns counter with Teagan Kavan, the Most Outstanding Player of last year’s Women’s College World Series. Kavan has a 25-5 record with a 2.47 ERA and beat Alabama in the SEC title game. Katie Stewart leads the team with a .436 average and 27 home runs.

Briski has 198 strikeouts in 1562/ 3 innings. She combined with teammate Vic Moten to limit LSU to one run and seven hits in two games at the Tuscaloosa Super Regional.

“I just think really the main goal here is to just go out and win one game at a time and win each game,” Briski said.

“I’m just excited to take the field. It all starts (Thursday), and we’re just focusing on that game.”

The Tide staff will be tested right away.

UCLA (52-8) features Grant, a USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year finalist who has 40 home runs, and Jordan Woolery, the 2026 Big Ten Player of the Year who is on pace to become the first player in NCAA history to hit .500 with 30 or more homers and 100 or more RBIs in the same season.

“I think a lot of the times me and Jordan are talked about as a duo, but I’m happy to say that I can finally talk about her individually because what she’s done this year is simply incredible,” Grant said. “I mean, honestly, she’s just going out there and she’s being herself, and she’s being everything that we always knew that she could be.”

Alabama coach welcomes support Alabama coach Tim Murphy invited fans of the Sooners to switch their allegiances for the next 10 days or so.

“First, to all the Oklahoma fans that are looking for a team to cheer for, it’s right here,” Murphy told reporters during media day interviews. “We have the same color palette. AMA at the bottom.

You can almost think it says Oklahoma, pretend it does. I’ll take those 10,000 fans cheering for us.”

WCWS has a big talent pool Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco called the overall talent level “unbelievable.”

“There’s literally — I think anyone in the field can win it, and I just don’t see anybody that’s going to be a clear-cut favorite,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a war from start to finish. There’s just so many teams that are really good here.”

NEW YORK — Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected to be long and contentious labor negotiations, asking for expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights along with almost doubling the major league minimum and increasing the money high-revenue teams share with the less-wealthy clubs.

A day before Major League Baseball is expected to make a salary cap proposal, the union outlined its initial economic proposals during a bargaining session at the players’ association office in Manhattan. It included what it called a “competitive integrity tax” that would penalize teams dropping below a payroll floor and called for the luxury tax threshold to rise to $300 million next year.

Packers RB Jacobs released from jail after Tuesday arrest

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from a Wisconsin jail on Wednesday while authorities further investigate allegations of domestic abuse.

Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Brown County on allegations of strangulation and suffocation and other offenses over the weekend.

His lawyers said he denies wrongdoing. District Attorney David Lasee said it’s too soon to make a formal charging decision.

Hobart/Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas said police responded to a complaint about Jacobs around 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Jacobs is the Packers’ top returning rusher after running for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025.

Former NL MVP McCutchen designated for assignment

ARLINGTON,Texas — Former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, after he hit .192 in his 37 games.

The 39-year-old McCutchen had joined the Rangers on a minorleague contract midway through spring training and made their opening-day roster for his 18th MLB season. He started only 15 games, nine as the designated hitter and six in the outfield.

Texas signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a major league contract.

The 31-year-old Lopez has played in 693 big-league games over parts of eight seasons with five teams.

The left-handed hitter was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

McCutchen had two doubles, one homer and five RBIs with Texas.

Busch death certificate reveals health struggles

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch had been suffering from pneumonia for “days to weeks,” triggering a “chain of events,” including sepsis, that resulted in his untimely death, according to a report.

Busch’s sepsis progressed rapidly, within 24 hours turning into disseminated intravascular coagulation, which is the formation of small blood clots that ultimately block blood flow to the organs, per the death certificate, obtained by US Weekly.

From there, Busch suffered hemorrhagic shock due to lack of blood flow.

Busch died on May 21, a day after he fell unresponsive in a racing simulator while prepping for the Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina.

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Continued from page 1C A 6-7 wing player, Luis also signed with Boston’s G-League affiliate the Maine Celtics but never played for that team and was waived because of an injury. Luis may need to file a lawsuit to gain eligibility to play for the Tigers.

“We’ll let that play out,” he said.

Under the NCAA’s new eligibility rules issued earlier this month, players who have “entered an agreement with, competed on or received compensation from a team that par-

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ticipates in a league with minimum compensation that exceeds actual and necessary expenses” would not have their college eligibility reinstated.

According to Sports Illustrated, which obtained a document outlining the new NCAA rules, the document specifically mentions the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA and Premier League, though other top international basketball leagues also could become part of the same ruling.

Including Luis, LSU has nine prospective players on its 202627 roster. Wade didn’t rule out the possibility of adding more.

“We may get another couple,” he said.

From 2004-14, Giorlando served as athletic director and head coach of men’s basketball at Loyola University New Orleans.

Most recently, he was the dental director for MCNA Dental LA for the Louisiana State Dental Medicaid Program.

“Returning to UNO — soon to be LSU New Orleans — is incredibly meaningful to me because this university helped shape both my professional and personal journey,” Giorlando said in the news release. “Privateers athletics has a proud tradition and a passionate community behind it. I look forward to supporting our student-athletes, working alongside our coaches and reconnecting with alumni and supporters as we continue building pride in LSU New Orleans athletics.”

We are pleased to welcome him back to LSU New Orleans at such a pivotal time for the university.”

Giorlando has been an assistant basketball coach at both UNO and LSU. He was a dentist for eight years before becoming a graduate assistant at UNO in 1991-92.

During his last two years as a full-time dentist, Giorlando was also a junior varsity basketball assistant coach at St. Martin’s.

He then became the boys basketball coach at St. Martin’s, Archbishop Shaw and Archbishop Hannan high schools from 1992-97 before returning to UNO as an assistant from 1997-2001.

In 2001, he joined the LSU men’s basketball staff, where he scouted opponents and oversaw LSU Email Rashad Milligan at head coach John Brady’s summer rashad.milligan@theadvocate. basketball camps. com.

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LSU coach Beth Torina visits the mound during a game against Arizona on April 10 at Tiger Park.

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a center fielder who could step in with the loss of senior leadoff Continued from page 1C hitter Jalia Lassiter; and Vazquez is a left-handed hitter who could step in for senior Maci Bergeron.

The freshmen will be hardinto focus until school opens in pressed to unseat multiple posthe fall.

While Torina is in line to wel- sible returners, including shortcome back six of nine daily stop Kylee Edwards, who had starters and two of her top three 10 homers, 40 RBIs and a .341 pitchers, the comings and goings batting average. Tori Edwards is of the transfer portal — which is also expected back after hitting open for business June 8 — will a team-best 12 homers with 45 have something to say about the RBIs. The Tigers survived the loss of roster composition.

Last year, Torina signed five pitching ace Sydney Berzon to the key players from the portal but transfer portal last offseason by also in the fold is a recruiting bringing in veterans Cece Cellura and Paytn Monticelli, class that has been ranked in the top “We’re on the right the latter of which be back. But three in the nation at track. It’s a new won’t Cellura teaming with different times. The age of college Jayden Heavener shift to the offense athletics.

We’re would give LSU a seacoached by assistant soned twosome in the Bryce Neal, who just learning and completed his sec- growing, trying to circle.

Torina is aware ond season in Baton put the program in that some of the 2026 Rouge, has begun to the best possible team will opt for the take hold. position to win. portal, but she likes “It’s the first rethe direction the procruiting class (Bryce) We’ve made a gram is trending. The had his hands in,” Tolot of changes next season rina said. “Getting and keep making schedule looks to be among the athletes that fit his style is important. changes that allow toughest ever with us to do that.” seven of the eight We are excited about SEC opponents reachthe class. They were BETH TORINA, ing this year’s super ranked No. 1 at the LSU coach regionals and four time we signed them. of those playing in The group of freshthe Women’s College men we have coming in will be immediate difference- World Series this week.

The SEC schedule for LSU will makers.”

The class includes catcher feature Kentucky, Tennessee, Samantha Alekman (El Dora- Florida, Arkansas, Texas, Oklado Hills, California), infielder homa, Alabama and Georgia.

“We’re on the right track,” ToGiselle De Casas (Hayward, California), pitcher Addie Rack- rina said. “It’s a new age of colley (Buford, Georgia), outfielder lege athletics. We’re learning Adelynn Siegel (Shiner, Texas), and growing, trying to put the pitcher Ayla Tuua (Murieta, program in the best possible poCalifornia), catcher Karmen sition to win. We’ve made a lot of Vazquez (Hanford, California) changes and keep making changand outfielder Sydnee Williams es that allow us to do that.

“We won’t return everyone, but (Phoenix, Arizona).

Tuua, the California Gatorade nobody does that anymore. OklaPlayer of the Year, and Rackley homa, UCLA, whoever you are, are two-way players; Williams is nobody lives in that world.”

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Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House on March 6 in Washington.

Bipartisan bill aims to fix college sports’ ‘chaos’

BY EDDIE PELLS AP national writer

WASHINGTON — Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.

Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., briefed The Associated Press on details of the bill they crafted in hopes it can get the 60 votes needed to clear the Senate.

“This is a stability bill, not just an NIL bill,” Cruz said, referencing the name, image and likeness payments that have led to football rosters with $30 million payrolls and reshaped the industry.

Cantwell said she and Cruz teamed up on the legislation “because he and I really do believe the college sports system is in a bit of chaos.”

Meredith Page, the chairwoman of the NCAA Division I Student Athlete Advocacy Committee and a former volleyball player at Radford, called the bill “a phenomenal step.”

“I think this has lots of great protections and gives the ability

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for us to stabilize the field that is so, so unstable right now,” Page said.

NCAA president Charlie Baker said the association was reviewing the Cantwell bill and looked forward to “further productive dialogue with members of Congress.”

The bill would limit players to one unrestricted transfer over the course of their colCruz lege careers — a widely supported idea across the country — and would adopt something close to the five-year eligibility period that the NCAA appears ready to enact next month.

The bill also tries to regulate coaching movement. Kiffin’s sudden move to LSU from rival Ole Miss while the Rebels were preparing for the College Football Playoff last season put a fine point on an issue that has only gotten worse in an era where teams spend millions to fill out rapidly shifting football rosters: Schools have less patience (and more money) to devote to hiring coaches for a quick fix.

Under terms of the bill, midseason coaching changes would be

prohibited.

“It’s not fair or right to poach a coach in the middle of the season while the team is still competing,” Cruz said. “There’s a reason the NFL has a rule that you can’t do that. Obviously, NFL teams hire coaches away from each other but they don’t do so in the middle of the season.”

The bill also would rework the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to pool their TV rights — a move proponents have said could add billions of dollars to the ecosystem in a conclusion the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences believe is inaccurate.

The senators said leagues wouldn’t be required to join the media pooling but those that do would have to use a percentage of any increase from that to support women’s and Olympic sports.

That alone could be a dealbreaker for the SEC, which has reportedly been discussing topics including breaking away from the NCAA and allowing collective bargaining for athletes at its league meetings in Florida this week.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, along with Jim Phillips of the Atlantic Coast Conference and Brett Yormark of the Big 12, all said they were reviewing the bill, with Sankey saying “bipartisan engagement in Washington on these issues is critical.”

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“I’m still looking at all the pieces of the puzzle,” Ausberry said.

“Figuring out what’s the best for imprinted in the sports lexicon.

LSU, first of all, and then the conIn case you’re wondering, Kifference. We want to make sure fin was leaving here to fly back we get it right.” to Baton Rouge along with men’s The Big Ten, Big 12, ACC and basketball coach Will Wade and Notre Dame are all unified in women’s basketball coach Kim their support for a 24-game playMulkey right about the time news off. of the bill was breaking.

Sankey said Wednesday that There’s obviously a lot more in the SEC continues to support an the bill than what pertains to jobexpansion to only 16 games, at hopping coaches. There are proleast for now. visions to prevent the creation of “We have not talked about our a so-called “super league” of an decision point,” Sankey said. elite group of power schools, lim“This is likely a fall decision. As it fees for agents to 5% of player we work to gather information to deals, permit the pooling of mesee if there is interest in an exdia rights, and allow the NCAA panded playoff from media marand College Sports Commission kets, we’ll try to plot out the calto enforce strict standards to STAFF FILE PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON endar. All of those need time for prohibit third-party NIL deals.

It also leaves open the possibilLSU coach Lane Kiffin walks across research and planning. There’s no ity of collective bargaining for the field during spring practice on need to rush to do this by, to pick a date, (SEC) media days.” athletes, a highly controversial March 26 at the team’s football It’s expected that the college outcome that would allow athfootball conferences, led by the letes to be considered university practice facility.

SEC and Big Ten, have to let employees.

ESPN know about their plans for “This bipartisan bill is designed start at 6:30 p.m. As previously the 2027-28 playoff by December. to save the part of college sports announced, the Sept. 5 opener in Anti-gambling education: In the wake Tiger Stadium against Clemson that fans actually care about,” will be on ABC, as will its Sept. 19 of the NCAA denying reinstateCruz recently told Yahoo Sports. ment to Texas Tech quarterback game at Ole Miss.

Something tells me a lot of Brendan Sorsby over his admisAccording to the SEC, kickoff folks will focus on the part that sion of extensive sports gambling, windows for remaining SECthey think will save college the SEC on Wednesday unveiled controlled games — which will sports from Kiffin. include all nine remaining games its plan for mandatory sports In other news from the SEC gambling education for athletes. on LSU’s schedule — will be anspring meeting: The league has produced an nounced June 10. Following a Football scheduling: The Southscheduling format that debuted in educational video, among other eastern Conference revealed initiatives, that must be viewed 2024, the windows are as follows: more kickoff times and TV asby all SEC athletes before their early (11 a.m.-noon), afternoon signments Wednesday for early (2:30-3:30 p.m.), night (5-7 p.m.) or start of competition for the 2026season games.

27 athletic year. flex (afternoon or night).

The only new LSU-related Among those in attendance at CFP expansion: SEC commissioner information was on the Tigers’ Greg Sankey said Monday before a news conference to announce Sept. 12 home game against the SEC program was former the SEC meetings began that Louisiana Tech. Kickoff will be LSU offensive lineman Braden at 6:30 p.m., with the game being there would be no vote here on Augustus, who earlier this year whether to support expansion of shown on a streaming basis on the College Football Playoff from was elected vice chairman of the SECNetwork+.

SEC Student-Athlete Advisory 12 to 16, 24 or even 28 teams.

That means LSU’s first three After a couple of days of discus- Council. games of the Kiffin era will all

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Two Tigers advance to NCAA Championships

BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

LSU javelin thrower Jack Larriviere and long jumper Jordan Turner on Wednesday each punched their tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Both Larriviere and Turner finished third in their events during Day 1 of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field East first round in Lexington, Kentucky.

The Tigers have 36 athletes (17 men, 19 women) and 49 total entries competing over the four days of competition at the University of

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The top 12 in each event advance to the NCAA Championships, which will be held from June 10-13 at the University of Oregon.

LSU also had nine athletes advance to the next round.

Larriviere, a former Jesuit star, finished third with a throw of 231 feet, 8 inches.

Turner finished with a leap of 25-111/ 2, which was also good enough to earn a trip to Eugene.

The women start competition on Thursday.

100-METER DASH: Junior Jaiden Reid finished fourth with a time of 10.04 seconds, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Junior Joshua Caleb also advanced to the quarterfinals, finishing 18th with a time of 10.20. The top 24 competitors move on to the next round.

110-METER HURDLES: Senior Matthew Sophia was second, finishing with a personal-best time of 13.28 to advance to the quarterfinals of the regional.

200 METERS: Reid finished first with a season’s-best time of 20.15

to advance to the quarterfinals.

Caleb and senior Jeremiah Walker did not advance. Caleb was one spot shy of qualifying, placing 25th in 20.75. Walker did not finish the race.

400 METERS: Four of the five Tigers competitors advanced to the quarterfinals. Junior Grant Buckmiller finished fifth with a personal-best time of 45.03.

Redshirt freshman Malachi Austin was eighth with a personal-best time of 45.28.

Senior Shakeem McKay was ninth with a time of 45.36.

Sophomore Amal Glasgow advanced after a time of 45.59 for

14th.

Walker was disqualified for a lane violation.

400-METER HURDLES: Junior Isaac Lewis advanced to the quarterfinals after finishing 18th with a time of 50.59.

Field events JAVELIN: Sophomore Paul Catalanatto finished 33rd with a throw of 204-9, and senior Jackson Rimes finished with no legal throw.

LONG JUMP: Junior Koi Wedderburn was the lone Southern athlete to compete on the first day of the regional. He finished 42nd in the long jump with a leap of 21-9.

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Hahnville’s Teague earns trust through his consistent play

BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots against San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet during Game 5 in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.

Win or go home

Spurs facing elimination against reigning champion Thunder

By The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama was quiet on the floor in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, and silent afterward.

The San Antonio Spurs surely are hoping to see a different version of him on Thursday.

Game 6 of the West title series awaits, with the Spurs — facing elimination for the first time in these playoffs — set to host the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City leads the series 3-2 and would have homecourt advantage if a Game 7 is necessary on Saturday.

“I think we’ll be fine,” Spurs forward Julian Champagnie said. “I think we’ll be ready to play next game. Obviously, it’s a win-or-gohome situation, so I’m 100% sure everybody’s going to come to play.”

That would include Wembanyama, who was held to a series-low 20 points in Tuesday’s Game 5 loss at Oklahoma City. He didn’t speak with reporters after that game, and the NBA issued him a warning on Wednesday for not fulfilling media obligations.

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Wembanyama does his talking on the floor Thursday. Getting him more than 15 shot attempts will be a priority, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said.

“That’s probably the easiest (adjustment) in terms of just surfacelevel stuff,” Johnson said. “He’ll definitely need to take more shots.”

There are all sorts of technical and highly nuanced adjustments that get made over the course of a playoff series, especially a backand-forth playoff series like these West finals have been.

Game plans can seem quite elaborate. But for the Thunder, the plan going into a possible closeout game like Game 6 against the Spurs couldn’t be simpler.

“We’ve got to understand what’s going on,” Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said.

Here’s what’s going on: The Spurs will be fighting for their playoff lives, with a home crowd behind them hoping to see them extend their season for at least one more game.

A back-and-forth series — San Antonio won Game 1, Oklahoma City won Games 2 and 3, the Spurs won Game 4 and the Thunder prevailed in Game 5 — has now reached the must-win phase for San Antonio.

“We’ve been great when we’re desperate all year,” Spurs guard Stephon Castle said. “I can’t wait to see how we respond.”

Closeout games The Thunder are 2-0 in closeout chances this year, winning Game 4s on the road in both Round 1 against Phoenix and Round 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

They were 4-2 in closeout chances last season on the way to the NBA title.

The Spurs won elimination games in each of their past two playoff series before this season, but ultimately wound up losing both of those series.

The odds Oddsmakers evidently expect a Game 7. They’ve made San Antonio a 31/ 2-point favorite for Game 6, which means the series would go back to Oklahoma City for a deciding game.

Spurs need Wembanyama to up his output after lowest of series

By The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s been a simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals. When Victor Wembanyama has been the best player on the floor, they win. When he isn’t, they lose.

He wasn’t the best player on the floor Tuesday night.

That was not the only reason the Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the West finals — there were many — but it was certainly among them. Wembanyama, who has had 41-point and 33-point outings in winning efforts during the series, never seemed to get fully rolling, and the Spurs lost 127-114.

Now down 3-2 in the series, they’ll try to extend the matchup — and save their season — in Game 6 at San Antonio on Thursday night.

Wembanyama scored 20 points, his lowest of the series, and only a 12-for-12 effort from the foul line helped him get there in Game

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in the Spurs’ 127-114 loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

5. He was 4 for 15 from the floor, missing all five of his 3-point tries, never seeming to get into any sort of rhythm.

“He’s got to take more than 15 shots, even with the free throws,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said in his postgame news conference.

“He’s going to have to score more than 20 points, for sure. ... OKC did a good job. We’ve got to do a better job.”

Wembanyama did not speak with reporters after the game.

The first halves have told much of the story. In San Antonio’s two wins in this series, Wembanyama has gone 7 for 15 and 6 for 11 from the field.

In the three losses, his halftime shot numbers — 2 for 4, 2 for 5 and 2 for 6, the last of those what he did in the first two quarters on Tuesday.

Wembanyama offered an impassioned speech to teammates during a timeout barely two minutes into the third quarter, after the Thunder opened an 18-point lead.

And it worked — to a point. Oklahoma City scored again to get the lead up to 20, but the Spurs closed within eight later in the third.

It seemed like there was hope.

But the Spurs didn’t get any closer. The deficit was 10 going into the fourth, the Spurs scored only two points in the first 4:02 of the final quarter, and whatever momentum that seemed like it was building after Wembanyama’s timeout speech appeared to be gone.

Landen Teague has earned Greg Boyne’s trust as the Hahnville starting quarterback ever since Boyne became the Tigers coach in 2024.

Boyne left his role as Destrehan offensive coordinator to return to his alma mater Hahnville before Teague’s sophomore year.

Since then, Teague has put together back-to-back successful seasons at quarterback, totaling 4,400 yards passing and 42 touchdowns. “(Teague) is so consistent,” Boyne said of the 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior. “You put those numbers on any other quarterback, and they’re getting (college) offers. I get it, things are different (with recruiting), but the kid is going to play college ball.”

A multisport athlete who’s also a standout shortstop in baseball, Teague will be a three-year starter this fall looking to take the next the step in his final high school year. He’s led Hahnville to the Division I nonselect regionals the past two seasons.

Teague has grown both physically and mentally since his freshman year while becoming the unquestioned leader of the offense. The Tigers have averaged nearly 40 points per game during Teague’s two years starting.

“The main thing that I’ve grown on is just the confidence,” Teague said. “I’m excited (to become a senior).”

Baseball season caused Teague to miss some spring football practices, but he stepped right into his starting role in Hahnville’s scrimmage against Jesuit on May 13.

The Tigers scored three times, scoring 20 points.

“I was ready to get back to (football),” Teague said. “(Jesuit) was a good opponent to see what we’ve really got, and I like how we performed.”

One thing Boyne has noticed is how much stronger Teague is. “(Teague) has probably put on 20-25 pounds (since the end of his freshman year), so he’s much stronger,” Boyne said.

“(Teague) is so consistent. You put those numbers on any other quarterback, and they’re getting (college) offers. I get it, things are different (with recruiting), but the kid is going to play college ball.”

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“On one of the first plays (of the spring game), I kind of lost it, but (Teague) waved me off and said, ‘Coach, I got it.’ ” Teague got the majority of reps in the spring game, completing downfield passes while working with several new wide receivers.

While Hahnville graduated some of its top wide receivers such as Southeastern Louisiana signee Bennett Naquin, there are some experienced skill players returning.

Wide receivers Aaron Williams and Kaiden Bran are entering their senior years along with returning starting running back Fabian Celestine.

“Once we work on (the offense) during the summer, we’re going to be nice during the season. Me and (Celestine) being on the same page in the backfield and helping out the rest of the young offense is going to help us a lot.”

Hahnville has had a chance to win nearly every game that Teague has started. He accounted for five touchdowns during last year’s 52-39 first-round playoff win against Slidell.

Teague also shined on the baseball field this spring, hitting .476. “(Teague) might play (football), baseball or both (in college),” Boyne said. “He’s a competitor, he’s a winner.”

Whichever path Teague decides to take in college, he’ll have left a legacy at Hahnville.

“There’s nothing better than senior year,” Teague said. “I’m going to miss it when I graduate.”

Email Spencer Urquhart at surquhart@theadvocate.com.

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Hahnville quarterback Landen Teague passes against Destrehan on Nov. 1, 2024. Teague has thrown for 4,400 yards and 42 touchdowns in the past two seasons in leading the Tigers to the playoff regionals.

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BY CHARLES ODUM AP sportswriter

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning against Valentin Royer of France during their second-round match at the French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

Djokovic survives heat for 4-set victory

BY ANDREW DAMPF AP sportswriter

PARIS — Novak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heat wave at the French Open on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked French player Valentin Royer — who is 15 years younger than him — for more than 31/2 hours before he reached the third round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory.

For the fourth straight day of this year’s tournament, the temperature rose above 90 degrees.

“When you play a three-and-ahalf hour match on clay, it’s long and very exhausting,” Djokovic said. “These days have been really, really very challenging for a lot of players.”

The 24-time Grand Slam champion wasted a chance to close the match out earlier when he missed a backhand long in the third-set tiebreaker, then required four more match points in his final service game before a forehand from Royer landed in the net to conclude a long rally.

Before arriving in Paris, Royer had earned only one tour-level win across 11 tournaments he played this season.

Djokovic came to Roland Garros with questions about his form after getting beat in his only clay-court match before the tournament.

He lost to Croatian qualifier Dino

Prizmic at the Italian Open after two months out because of a right shoulder injury.

But Djokovic is playing himself back into form after coming back from a set down to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, another Frenchman, in a first-round match that lasted nearly three hours.

Djokovic reached the third round in Paris for a 21st straight year. He raised the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in 2016, 2021 and 2023.

Up next for Djokovic is potentially a bigger test against 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca, who came back from two sets down for a 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 victory over the 20-yearold Prizmic. Fonseca has been touted as a future Grand Slam contender.

Meanwhile, Jakub Mensik collapsed to the clay because of cramps and had a tough time getting up after edging Mariano Navone in a fifth-set tiebreaker.

That match lasted 4 hours, 41 minutes.

Then in the next match on Court 6, Hailey Baptiste was forced to retire while facing a set point against Wang Xiyu after landing awkwardly on her left leg.

Djokovic suggested that French Open organizers should consider moving more matches later in the day and night on days with extreme heat.

“With Grand Slams it shouldn’t be an issue, because we have so many courts,” Djokovic said. “If

you have certain days that you have extreme heat and conditions, then maybe that’s something to consider.”

In the night session, second-seeded Alexander Zverev beat Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

On the women’s side, No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina, this year’s Australian Open winner, was beaten

by Ukrainian opponent Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4).

Also advancing were Ukrainians Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk, who are coming off trophies at the Madrid Open and Italian Open, respectively.

The seventh-seeded Svitolina beat Kaitlin Quevedo 6-0, 6-4 to extend her winning streak to eight matches. The 15th-seeded Kostyuk beat Katie Volynets 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3 to extend her winning streak to 13 matches.

“I’m most pleased that I didn’t cramp to death or didn’t pass out during this match,” Kostyuk said after her match, which lasted nearly three hours. “It was not easy for everyone.”

Four-time champion and No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek improved her career record at Roland Garros to 42-3 by eliminating 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3.

Swiatek won at Roland Garros in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

She next faces Magda Linette in the first all-Polish meeting at Roland Garros in the professional era (since 1968). Linette eliminated 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 2-6, 6-2.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Tua Tagovailoa is using the Atlanta Falcons’ organized team activities to handle the bulk of the first-team snaps at quarterback while Michael Penix continues his recovery from surgery on his left knee.

With Penix’s progress already allowing him to participate in individual drills, the competition between left-handed passers for the starting job may come sooner than expected.

“Shoot, I’m impressed by what he’s shown out there,” Tagovailoa said Wednesday of his first two weeks of OTAs with Penix. “Of course, you can just tell that he’s been here working, and working really hard to be able to get back out there, and you can see the level of respect that the guys that have been here last year with him have for him, both offense and defensively. So it’s been good fun to go out there and compete with him. You know, I’m trying to help him as much as I can as well.”

In the first week of OTAs last week, the Falcons released a video of Penix taking a snap under center, dropping back and completing a pass to Drake London. It was a surprise to many that Penix was available for even limited portions of practice after having surgery in November to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

“What Mike’s able to do right now in terms of individual and the seven-on-sevens is outstanding and just shows you how hard he’s working at it,” first-year Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. “But when it’s appropriate, then we’ll move him into team drills. He’s not 100%, but he’s exactly where he needs to be, and I’m very impressed with how he’s working.”

Even though he has been held out of team drills, Penix has looked comfortable in individual and seven-on-seven work.

“I feel great,” Penix said last week. “I’m just taking it one day at a time. Just trusting the process like we talked about and

just trusting what the trainers are telling me and giving me all the information I need to go out and be successful and to be healthy at the same time.”

Penix had two ACL surgeries on his right knee during his college career. His last ACL surgery came in 2020 at Indiana. He transferred to Washington in 2021.

The Falcons signed Tagovailoa to a one-year contract in March after his six seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Tagovailoa, 28, said he is looking for a fresh start in Atlanta. His experience as a starter allows the Falcons to be cautious with Penix.

Tagovailoa could be more than a fill-in for Penix. New general manager Ian Cunningham said Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job after Penix recovers.

Stefanski said Tagovailoa has had a smooth transition in the offseason and is “working very hard.”

“Veteran. Fits in really well with our guys,” Stefanski said of Tagovailoa. “Skill set is what you see from his Miami days to now. Very accurate. But fits in really well.”

Tagovailoa said he chose Atlanta when looking for an opportunity to compete for a starting job. That could provide an opportunity for Tagovailoa to prove he can return to his 2023 form when he led the NFL with 4,624 yards passing, and 2024, when he led the league by completing 72.9% of his passes.

The Dolphins owe Tagovailoa $54 million in guaranteed money in 2026. The one-year deal with the Falcons is for $1.3 million.

He signed with Atlanta after the Dolphins announced they were releasing him despite taking on an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit.

Penix said he is focused on his recovery instead of the upcoming competition with Tagovailoa.

“I’ll say I’m running my own race,” Penix said. “I can’t look in another lane. But at the same time, we are working together.

That’s what it’s all about, working together and helping each other finish the race.”

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By MIKE STEWART

Sánchez sets Phillies’ franchise record for scoreless innings QB Jackson not talking

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix, left, and Tua Tagovailoa move during a football practice on Wednesday in Flowery Branch, Ga.

contract status with Ravens

The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — After going the entire month of May without allowing a run, and breaking a 115-year-old franchise record along the way, Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sánchez emphatically pumped his fists after getting his final out in a landmark game.

Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 442/ 3 innings on Wednesday to set the Phillies’ franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander in a 3-0 win Wednesday against the San Diego Padres for a three-game sweep.

Sánchez reached the milestone by getting through the four full innings he needed to pass Alexander, who had a 41-inning scoreless streak in 1911. He kept going through three more scoreless innings before leaving after throwing 100 pitches. He allowed six hits, struck out nine and walked none.

He left his brilliant outing with a 2-0 lead, pumping his fists after striking out pinch-hitter Ty France to end the seventh.

“I just went out to compete and give the best of myself,” he said through an interpreter.

He didn’t think he had his best stuff, but he dominated a Padres lineup that went 0 for 20 with runners in scoring position and stranded 19 in the series while striking out 32 times.

Interim manager Don Mattingly said the team acknowledged the record afterward, and Sánchez addressed the team.

“I just told them it was something special for me,” Sánchez said. “First I thanked God and then I thanked all my teammates

The Associated Press

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By GREGORy BULL

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning on Wednesday in San Diego. and everyone around me for their support. It’s really special to have their support, in the good times and through the rough times as well. That’s something I admire with this group.

“This is a game that it’s not only about me or about what I do on the mound, it’s about our group and I think it’s really something special and beautiful to feel the support of the team as a whole,” he added.

With Sánchez an inning away from the record, there was a heart-stopping moment as Manny Machado lifted a fly ball to left that Edmundo Sosa caught just in front of the wall leading off the fourth.

Sánchez struck out Xander Bogaerts, Ramon Laureano doubled to left and then the lefty got Jackson Merrill to ground out to second base to set the record.

The Padres stranded runners in scoring position in the first and second innings, and Gavin Sheets

lifted a fly ball just in front of the warning track in right to end the third.

“There were a couple of hits that I thought were gone off the bat, but thank God they didn’t,” Sánchez said.

Sánchez’s streak dates to the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader against San Francisco on April 30.

He set another franchise record by going at least seven scoreless innings for the fifth straight start, becoming the sixth player to do so in MLB history.

He also now has the longest single-season scoreless innings streak by a left-hander in the Expansion Era after passing former Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw, who had a 41-inning scoreless streak in 2014.

Orel Hershiser holds the MLB record of 59 scoreless innings set in 1988.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — As another set of contract talks drags on, Lamar Jackson said his heart is in Baltimore.

“I love the Ravens. I love this organization. I love this city.

This is the team that drafted me, so (this city has) a lot of love for me — I believe — and I have a lot of love for the city Jackson and this team, as well,” Jackson said. “The restructure is done, and I’m cool with that, but I love Baltimore. Everybody should know that by now.”

Wednesday was the first time Jackson has been available to local reporters in a while, and there was a lot to catch up on. Coach John Harbaugh was fired after last season and replaced by former Ravens assistant Jesse Minter. Baltimore also made no secret of the fact that it was hoping to reach a new deal with Jackson before the start of free agency, but that came and went with only a restructure that freed up cap space. The two-time MVP quarterback has just two seasons left on the five-year deal he signed before the 2023 season.

There was plenty of drama that offseason, when the Ravens used the franchise tag on Jackson and he even requested a trade before eventually coming back. On Wednesday, he was upbeat and, as usual, didn’t want to discuss the specifics of recent negotiations.

“I was thinking about how I was going to respond to this question if I got it, but I’m going to give you the same answer I always give,” Jackson said. “I just want to keep those conversations private. We restructured the deal, and that’s what we have right now.”

As for the coaching change, Jackson said he reached out to Harbaugh after he took over the New York Giants. He said he was “shocked” by Harbaugh’s firing but trusts owner Steve Bisciotti’s judgment.

“I felt like Mr. Steve did what was best for the team, and I hope coach Harbaugh has a great time in New York, man,” Jackson said.

“Hats off to coach Harbaugh because he did so much for the city, for the team and for this organization. So, hats off to him in New York. We built a lot. We did a lot here.”

One of Jackson’s early takeaways about Minter is that he always seems to have a smile on his face.

“Everything is just new basically, besides (the personnel staff) upstairs,” Jackson said. “But, the coaching staff is just new, and I can say it’s a breath of fresh air because everything is just new.”

Minter arrived with a defensive background, having been a coordinator on that side of the ball for the Los Angeles Chargers the past two seasons. So the new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, will be crucial as the Ravens try to unleash Jackson’s considerable talent after he struggled through an injuryriddled 2025.

6C ✦ Thursday, May 28, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune

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SCOREBOARD Odds NBA Thursday

FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at SAN ANTONIO 3½ (218½) Oklahoma City

MLB

Thursday

American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at DETROIT -130 LA Angels Minnesota -122 at CHI. WHITE SOX at BALTIMORE -124 Toronto at TEXAS -152 Houston National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at PITTSBURGH -174 Chicago Cubs Interleague FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Atlanta -136 at BOSTON

LINE +110 +104 +106 +128 LINE +146 LINE +115

Pro basketball NBA playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

Eastern Conference New York 4, Cleveland 0

Men’s Doubles

Tuesday, May 19: New York 115, Cleveland 104, OT Thursday: New York 109, Cleveland 93 Saturday: New York 121, Cleveland 108 Monday: New York 130, Cleveland 93

Western Conference Oklahoma City 3, San Antonio 2

Monday, May 18: San Antonio 122, Oklahoma City 115, 2OT Wednesday, May 20: Oklahoma City 122, San Antonio 113 Friday, May 22: Oklahoma City 123, San Antonio 108 Sunday: San Antonio 103, Oklahoma City 82 Tuesday: Oklahoma City 127, San Antonio 114 Thursday: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. x-Saturday, May 30: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

WNBA glance

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta Indiana Chicago New York Toronto Washington Connecticut

W 4 4 3 3 3 2 1

L 1 2 3 4 4 3 7

Pct .800 .667 .500 .429 .429 .400 .125

GB — ½ 1½ 2 2 2 4½

Minnesota Las Vegas Golden State Dallas Portland Los Angeles Seattle Phoenix

W 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2

L 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5

Pct .667 .667 .667 .571 .571 .500 .429 .286

GB — — — ½ ½ 1 1½ 2½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Tuesday’s games

Tamara Korpatsch, Germany, def. Wang Xinyu (32), China, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.

Iga Swiatek (3), Poland, def. Sara Bejlek, Czechia, 6-2, 6-3.

Peyton Stearns, United States, def. Daria Snigur, Ukraine, 6-4, 6-0.

Viktorija Golubic, Switzerland, def. Alycia Parks, United States, 6-2, 6-2.

Elina Svitolina (7), Ukraine, def. Kaitlin Quevedo, Spain, 6-0, 6-4.

Magda Linette, Poland, def. Jelena Ostapenko (29), Latvia, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2.

Marie Bouzkova (27), Czechia, def. Francesca Jones, Britain, 6-0, 7-6 (3).

Marta Kostyuk (15), Ukraine, def. Katie Volynets, United States, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3.

Yuliia Starodubtseva, Ukraine, def. Elena Rybakina (2), Kazakhstan, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4).

Wang Xiyu, China, def. Hailey Baptiste (26), United States, 5-4, ret.

Jil Teichmann, Switzerland, def. Magdalena Frech, Poland, 7-5, 6-4.

Sorana Cirstea (18), Romania, def. Eva Lys, Germany, 6-3, 6-0.

Solana Sierra, Argentina, def. Jasmine Paolini (13), Italy, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Mirra Andreeva (8), Russia, def. Marina Bassols Ribera, Spain, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1.

Karolina Muchova (10), Czechia, def. Kamilla Rakhimova, Russia, 6-2, 6-2.

No games scheduled.

Wednesday’s games

New York 84, Phoenix 74 Toronto at Chicago, n Atlanta at Minnesota, n Connecticut at Portland,n Washington at Seattle, n

Thursday’s games

Las Vegas at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Golden State, 9 p.m.

Hockey NHL playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE Carolina 2, Montreal 1

Thursday, May 21: Montreal 6, Carolina 2 Saturday: Carolina 3, Montreal 2, OT Monday: Carolina 3, Montreal 2, OT Wednesday: Carolina at Montreal, n Friday, May 29: Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, May 31: Carolina at Montreal, TBA x-Tuesday, June 2: Montreal at Carolina, TBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE Vegas 4, Colorado 0

Wednesday, May 20: Vegas 4, Colorado 2 Friday: Vegas 3, Colorado 1 Sunday: Vegas 5, Colorado 3 Tuesday: Vegas 2,, Colorado 1

College softball NCAA Div. I World Series glance At Devon Park Oklahoma City, Okla.

Double elimination x-if necessary

Thursday’s games

Game 1 — Texas Tech vs. Mississippi St., 11 a.m.

Game 2 — Texas vs. Tennessee, 1:30 p.m.

Game 3 — Alabama vs. UCLA, 6 p.m.

Game 4 — Nebraska vs. Arkansas, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s games

Game 5 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 6 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 7 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 2 p.m.

Game 8 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s games

Game 9 — Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 2 p.m.

Game 10 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 6 p.m.

Monday’s games

Game 11 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 11 a.m. x-Game 12 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 1:30 p.m.

Game 13 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 6 p.m. x-Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8:30 p.m.

First Round John Peers, Australia, and Robert Galloway, United States, def. Reese Stalder, United States, and Cleeve Harper, Canada, 6-3, 6-4.

Adam Pavlasek and Patrik Rikl, Czechia, def. Finn Reynolds and James Watt, New Zealand, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Evan King, United States, and Andre Goransson, Sweden, def. Rafael Matos and Orlando Luz (16), Brazil, 7-6 (7), 6-3.

Robert Cash and James Tracy (15), United States, def. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Moise Kouame, France, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.

Diego Hidalgo, Ecuador, and Patrik Trhac, United States, def. Fernando Romboli, Brazil, and John-Patrick Smith, Australia, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

David Pel and Sander Arends, Netherlands, def. Kyrian Jacquet and Arthur Gea, France, 6-4, 6-3.

Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz (6), Germany, def. Andrey Golubev and Aleksandr Nedovyesov, Kazakhstan, 7-5, 7-6 (4).

Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, and Hugo Nys (10), Monaco, def. Vit Kopriva, Czechia, and Filip Pieczonka, Poland, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1.

Vasil Kirkov, United States, and Bart Stevens, Netherlands, def. Corentin Moutet and Luca Van Assche, France, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4.

Lucas Miedler and Alexander Erler (14), Austria, def. Ryan Seggerman, United States, and Rinky Hijikata, Australia, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4).

Hendrik Jebens, Germany, and Ray Ho, Taiwan, def. Mac Kiger, United States, and Ignacio Buse, Peru, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (7).

Women’s Doubles

First Round Gabriela Dabrowski, Canada, and Luisa Stefani (4), Brazil, def. Maia Lumsden, Britain, and Isabelle Haverlag, Netherlands, 6-2, 6-0.

Anhelina Kalinina and Dayana Yastremska, Ukraine, def. Xu Yifan and Xinyu Jiang (14), China, 6-1, 6-1.

Nicole Melichar-Martinez, United States, and Cristina Bucsa (6), Spain, def. Katarzyna Piter, Poland, and Renata Zarazua, Mexico, 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-0.

Sara Errani, Italy, and Lilli Tagger, Austria, def. Sofia Kenin and Ashlyn Krueger, United States, 6-3, 6-2.

Shuko Aoyama, Japan, and En-Shuo Liang, Taiwan, def. Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Italy, and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Spain, 6-2, 6-3.

Maya Joint, Australia, and Hanne Vandewinkel, Belgium, def. Jessika Ponchet and Leolia Jeanjean, France, 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-3.

Taylor Townsend, United States, and Katerina Siniakova (1), Czechia, def. Antonia Ruzic and Petra Marcinko, Croatia, 6-1, 6-0.

Vera Zvonareva, Russia, and Laura Siegemund (11), Germany, def. Ann Li, United States, and Clara Tauson, Denmark, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3.

Qianhui Tang, China, and Elena Pridankina, Russia, def. Linda Noskova and Tereza Valentova, Czechia, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.

Anastasia Zakharova and Oksana Selekhmeteva, Russia, def. Leylah Fernandez, Canada, and Diana Shnaider, Russia, 6-3, 6-1.

Emiliana Arango, Colombia, and Iva Jovic, United States, def. Kimberly Birrell and Talia Gibson, Australia, 6-3, 6-2.

Ulrikke Eikeri, Norway, and Quinn Gleason (15), United States, def. Hao-Ching Chan, Taiwan, and Ekaterina Alexandrova, Russia, 6-2, 6-4.

Mixed Doubles

Second Round Neal Skupski, Britain, and Desirae Krawczyk (4), United States, def. Harmony Tan and Gregoire Jacq, France, 6-2, 6-1.

Nikola Mektic, Croatia, and Asia Muhammad, United States, def. Amandine Hesse and Sadio Doumbia, France, 6-1, 6-3.

Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Mark Wallner, Germany, def. Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Lloyd Glasspool, Britain, 6-3, 7-5.

Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard, France, def. Estelle Cascino and Luca Sanchez, France, 6-1, 7-6 (2).

Leolia Jeanjean and Geoffrey Blancaneaux, France, def. Hugo Gaston and Clara Burel, France, 7-6 (6), 5-7, 10-5.

College baseball NCAA Div. I regional glance Double elimination; x-if necessary

Atlanta Regional Atlanta

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Georgia Tech (48-9) vs. UIC (27-271), 11 a.m.

Game 2 — The Citadel (35-24) vs. Oklahoma (32-21), 4 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Athens Regional Athens, Ga.

Friday’s games

Championship Series (Best-of-3) Wednesday, June 3

Game 1 — Liberty (41-19) vs. Boston College (36-21), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Georgia (46-12) vs. LIU (30-20), 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 4

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Game 1 — Teams TBD, 7 p.m.

Game 2 — Teams TBD 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Friday, June 5

Sunday’s games

Pro tennis

Monday’s games

x-Game 3 — Teams, TBD, 7 p.m.

French Open results Wednesday

At Stade Roland Garros Paris Purse: €28,900,000 Surface: Red clay

Men’s Singles

Second Round Alex de Minaur (8), Australia, def. Alexander Blockx, Belgium, walkover.

Jesper De Jong, Netherlands, def. Federico Cina, Italy, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3.

Thiago Agustin Tirante, Argentina, def.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (21), Spain, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1, 6-3.

Karen Khachanov (13), Russia, def. Marco Trungelliti, Argentina, 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (4).

Andrey Rublev (11), Russia, def. Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Argentina, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5).

Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, def. Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australia, 7-5, 4-6, 1-0, ret.

Nuno Borges, Portugal, def. Miomir Kecmanovic, Serbia, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2.

Jakub Mensik (26), Czechia, def. Mariano Navone, Argentina, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (11).

Quentin Halys, France, def. Ugo Humbert (32), France, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (8).

Novak Djokovic (3), Serbia, def. Valentin Royer, France, 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3.

Rafael Jodar (27), Spain, def. James Duckworth, Australia, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5.

Alex Michelsen, United States, def. Nishesh Basavareddy, United States, 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Joao Fonseca (28), Brazil, def. Dino Prizmic, Croatia, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2.

Tommy Paul (24), United States, def. Lorenzo Sonego, Italy, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

Alexander Zverev (2), Germany, def. Tomas Machac, Czechia, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

Casper Ruud (15), Norway, def. Hamad Medjedovic, Serbia, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

Women’s Singles

Second Round Belinda Bencic (11), Switzerland, def. Caty McNally, United States, 6-4, 6-0.

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Auburn Regional Auburn, Ala.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Auburn (38-19) vs. Milwaukee (25-31), noon Game 2 — NC State (32-22) vs. UCF (31-21), 5 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Austin Regional Austin, Texas

Friday’s games

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

College Station Regional College Station, Texas

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Texas A&M (39-14) vs. Lamar University (34-25), 3 p.m.

Game 2 — Texas St. (36-24) vs. Southern California (43-15), 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Eugene Regional Eugene, Ore.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Washington St. (30-26) vs. Oregon St. (43-12), 2 p.m.

Game 2 — Oregon (40-16) vs. Yale (30-13-1), 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Gainesville Regional Gainesville, Fla.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Florida (39-19) vs. Rider (33-18), noon Game 2 — Troy (32-29) vs. Miami (FL) (38-18), 5 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Hattiesburg Regional

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Chapel Hill Regional

Chapel Hill, N.C.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — East Carolina (36-22-1) vs. Tennessee (38-20), 11 a.m.

Game 2 — North Carolina (45-11-1) vs. VCU (37-23), 4 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

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Pct .642 .600 .482 .464 .426

GB — 2 8½ 9½ 11½

Cleveland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Detroit

W 33 28 27 22 22

L 25 27 29 33 34

Pct .569 .509 .482 .400 .393

GB — 3½ 5 9½ 10

Seattle Athletics Texas Houston Los Angeles

W 28 27 25 24 21

L 29 29 29 32 35

Pct .491 .482 .463 .429 .375

GB — ½ 1½ 3½ 6½

Central Division

West Division

Tuesday’s games

Washington 6, Cleveland 3 Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 1 Atlanta 7, Boston 6 L.A. Angels 10, Detroit 6 Toronto 8, Miami 1 Texas 10, Houston 7 N.Y. Yankees 15, Kansas City 1 Minnesota 5, Chicago White Sox 3, 11 innings Seattle 4, Athletics 1

Wednesday’s games

Cleveland 3, Washington 2 Toronto 2, Miami 1 Seattle 9, Athletics 1 N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, n Houston at Texas, n Detroit 4, L.A. Angels 0 Boston 8, Atlanta 0 Baltimore 11, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, n

Thursday’s games

L.A. Angels (Rodriguez 1-1) at Detroit (Flaherty 0-6), 12:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Bradley 5-1) at Chicago White Sox (Martin 7-1), 1:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Sale 7-3) at Boston (Tolle 2-2), 3:10 p.m.

Toronto (Corbin 2-1) at Baltimore (Bassitt 4-3), 5:35 p.m.

Houston (Arrighetti 6-1) at Texas (Eovaldi 5-5), 7:05 p.m.

East Division Atlanta Philadelphia Washington Miami New York

W 37 29 29 26 22

L 19 27 28 31 33

Pct .661 .518 .509 .456 .400

GB — 8 8½ 11½ 14½

W 33 29 29 30 29

L 20 25 25 26 27

Pct .623 .537 .537 .536 .518

GB — 4½ 4½ 4½ 5½

W 35 31 31 22 20

L 20 24 24 34 36

Pct .636 .564 .564 .393 .357

GB — 4 4 13½ 15½

Central Division Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh

West Division Los Angeles Arizona San Diego San Francisco Colorado

Tuesday’s games

Washington 6, Cleveland 3 Pittsburgh 12, Chicago Cubs 1 Atlanta 7, Boston 6 Toronto 8, Miami 1 Cincinnati 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 6, St. Louis 0 Philadelphia 4, San Diego 3 Arizona 7, San Francisco 5 L.A. Dodgers 15, Colorado 6

Wednesday’s games

Cleveland 3, Washington 2 Milwaukee 2, St. Louis 1 Toronto 2, Miami 1 Arizona 3, San Francisco 2 Philadelphia 3, San Diego 0 Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, n Boston 8, Atlanta 0 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh 4 Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, n

Thursday’s games

Atlanta (Sale 7-3) at Boston (Tolle 2-2), 3:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Rea 4-3) at Pittsburgh (Skenes 6-4), 5:40 p.m.

BOX SCORES

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Lawrence Regional

Lawrence, Kan.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Kansas (42-16) vs. Northeastern (38-20), noon Game 2 — Missouri St. (34-19) vs. Arkansas (39-20), 5 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Lincoln Regional Lincoln, Neb.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Nebraska (42-15) vs. South Dakota St. (24-31), 3 p.m.

Game 2 — Arizona St. (37-19) vs. Ole Miss (36-21), 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Los Angeles Regional Los Angeles

Friday’s games

Game 1 — UCLA (51-6) vs. Saint Mary’s (CA) (34-25), 2 p.m.

Game 2 — Cal Poly (36-22) vs. Virginia Tech (30-24), 7 p.m.

Milwaukee 2, St. Louis 1

Toronto 2, Miami 1

St. Louis

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IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis May L,3-6 7 2 2 1 0 9 Romero BS,0-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 Milwaukee Patrick 4 5 1 1 1 4 Drohan 2 1 0 0 0 1 Ashby W,9-0 2 1 0 0 1 2 Megill S,6-7 1 1 0 0 0 1 May pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

HBP—May (Bauers).

ABS Challenge—May (Ball-Overturned to Strike); May (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Scott (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Herrera (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Romero (BallOverturned to Strike); Torres (StrikeOverturned to Ball).

Umpires—Home, Todd Tichenor; First, Tyler Jones; Second, Clint Vondrak; Third, Adam Hamari.

T—2:17. A—30,391 (41,700).

Miami Toronto ab r h bi ab r h bi Edwards 2b 3 1 3 0 Lukes rf 4 0 1 1 Hicks c 3 0 0 0 Guerrero 1b 3 0 2 0 Lopez ss 4 0 4 1 Varsho cf 4 0 0 0 Stowers lf-rf 4 0 1 0 Sánchez dh 2 0 0 0 Marsee cf 3 0 0 0 Spring. ph-dh 2 0 0 0 Norby dh 3 0 0 0 Okamoto 3b 2 1 1 1 Caissie rf 2 0 1 0 Piñango lf 3 0 0 0 Herná. ph-lf 1 0 1 0 Straw lf 0 0 0 0 Sanoja 3b 1 0 0 0 Clement 2b 3 0 0 0 Morel 1b 3 0 1 0 Giménez ss 3 0 1 0 Ruiz pr-rf 1 0 0 0 Heineman c 2 1 0 0 Pauley 3b-1b 4 0 0 0 Totals 32 111 1 Totals 28 2 5 2 Miami 100 000 000 — 1 Toronto 000 011 00x — 2 DP—Miami 1, Toronto 3. LOB—Miami 8, Toronto 5. 2B—Edwards (11), Lukes (5).

HR—Okamoto (11). SB—Lopez 2 (10), Guerrero (5), Edwards 2 (8), Hernández (5).

IP H R ER BB SO Miami Pérez 4 3 0 0 0 9 2 Petersen ⁄3 1 1 1 2 0 Nardi L,3-3 11⁄3 1 1 1 0 2 King 1 0 0 0 0 1 Fairbanks 1 0 0 0 0 1 Toronto Gausman 5 6 1 1 2 5 2 Fluharty ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Hoffman W,3-3 11⁄3 2 0 0 0 2 Varland H,4 1 2 0 0 0 1 Rogers S,2-4 1 0 0 0 0 0 HBP—Gausman (Norby), Pérez (Okamoto), Fluharty (Marsee).

ABS Challenge—Gausman (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Hoffman (Ball-Overturned to Strike).

Pitch timer violations—Petersen (pitcher).

Umpires—Home, Austin Jones; First, Doug Eddings; Second, Nic Lentz; Third, Gabe Morales.

T—2:55. A—42,372 (39,150).

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Morgantown Regional

Morgantown, W. Va.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Kentucky (31-21) vs. Wake Forest (38-19), 11 a.m.

Game 2 — West Virginia (39-14) vs. Binghamton (31-20), 4 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Starkville Regional

Friday’s games Game 1 – Mississippi State (40-17) vs. Lipscomb (29-24), 1 p.m.

Game 2 – Cincinnati (37-20) vs. UL (39-22), 6 p.m.

Saturday’s games Game 3 – Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 3 p.m.

Game 4 – Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s games Game 5 – Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 – 2 p.m.

Game 6 – Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 4 – 7 p.m.

Monday’s game Game 7 – If Necessary – Time TBD

Tallahassee Regional Tallahassee, Fla.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — Florida St. (38-17) vs. St. John’s (NY) (33-24), 2 p.m.

Game 2 — NIU (35-17) vs. Coastal Carolina (37-21), 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Philadelphia 3, San Diego 0

Arizona 3, San Francisco 2

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IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia Sánchez W,6-2 7 6 0 0 0 9 Bowlan H,1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Alvarado S,1-2 1 1 0 0 0 2 San Diego Buehler L,3-3 51⁄3 3 2 2 0 2 2 Morejon ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Estrada 1 1 0 0 0 1 Adam 1 0 0 0 0 0 Marinaccio 1 1 1 1 0 0 HBP—Buehler (Sosa).

ABS Challenge—Castellanos (StrikeConfirmed); Sánchez (Ball-Confirmed); Sheets (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Andujar (Strike-Confirmed); Harper (StrikeConfirmed).

Umpires—Home, Louie Krupa; First, Chris Guccione; Second, David Rackley; Third, Nestor Ceja.

T—2:22. A—37,426 (40,222).

Arizona

San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi Marte 2b 5 0 2 0 Adames ss 4 1 2 0 Carroll rf 4 1 0 0 Arraez 2b 4 0 3 2 Perdomo ss 2 1 1 1 Schmitt lf 4 0 0 0 Del Casti. dh 4 0 1 1 Devers 1b 4 0 0 0 Wldsch. cf-lf 3 0 0 0 Chapm. 3b 4 0 0 0 Vargas 1b 3 0 1 1 Eldridge dh 2 0 0 0 Fernand. 3b 3 0 0 0 Susac c 3 0 0 0 A.Garcia c 4 0 0 0 Gilbert cf 2 1 1 0 Troy lf 3 1 1 0 Bader ph-cf 1 0 0 0 Barrosa cf 1 0 0 0 Brennan rf 2 0 0 0 Haase ph 1 0 0 0 Bericoto rf 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 31 2 6 2 Arizona 000 002 100 — 3 San Francisco 002 000 000 — 2 E—Gage (1). LOB—Arizona 7, San Francisco 3. 2B—Adames 2 (17). SB—Arraez (5), Schmitt (4). SF—Vargas (1), Perdomo (5).

IP H R ER BB SO Arizona Soroka W,7-2 6 4 2 2 0 3 2 Thompson H,5 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 1 B.Garcia H,4 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Ginkel H,4 1 2 0 0 0 0 Sewald S,14-15 1 0 0 0 0 1 San Francisco 1 McDonald L,2-2 6 ⁄3 6 3 2 2 6 2 Gage ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Kilian 2 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—McDonald (Perdomo). WP—McDonald(2).

ABS Challenge—Waldschmidt (StrikeOverturned to Ball).

Umpires—Home, D.J. Reyburn; First, Steven Jaschinski; Second, James Hoye; Third, Sean Barber.

T—2:21. A—33,258 (41,915).

Boston 8, Atlanta 0

Detroit 4, L.A. Angels 0

Atlanta

Los Angeles Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi 4 0 0 0 Keith 3b 3 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 Vierling ph-cf 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 McGon. ss-3b 3 2 2 0 4 0 1 0 Dingler c 3 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 Greene lf 4 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 McKins. rf-ss 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Torkelson 1b 4 1 3 1 3 0 1 0 Pérez cf-rf 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Workman dh 2 0 0 0 Jones ph-dh 2 0 0 0 Lee 2b 4 0 0 0 Totals 28 0 2 0 Totals 32 4 10 3 Los Angeles 000 000 000 — 0 Detroit 110 010 10x — 4 E—Adell (2). DP—Los Angeles 1, Detroit 1.

LOB—Los Angeles 4, Detroit 8. 2B—Torkelson 2 (12), Dingler (11). HR—Torkelson (8).

SB—Meckler (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Soriano L,6-4 5 7 3 3 4 4 Suter 3 3 1 0 0 2 Detroit Mize 4 2 0 0 1 6 3 0 0 0 0 3 Anderson W,2-1 Finnegan 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Jansen 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Hanifee WP—Soriano.

ABS Challenge—Neto (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Keith (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Soriano (Ball-Confirmed); Neto (StrikeOverturned to Ball).

Umpires—Home, Brennan Miller; First, Ben May; Second, John Tumpane; Third, Chris Conroy.

T—2:26. A—27,692 (41,083).

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Monday’s games

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Tuscaloosa Regional Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Friday’s games

Game 1 — USC Upstate (33-28) vs. Oklahoma St. (37-20), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Alabama (37-19) vs. Alabama St. (34-21), 6 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser

Sunday’s games

Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Major League Baseball

Monday’s games

W 34 33 27 26 23

Game 1 — Southern Miss. (44-15) vs. Little Rock (36-26), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Jacksonville St. (46-13) vs. Virginia (36-21), 6 p.m.

Game 3 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner Game 4 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser Game 5 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner

Tampa Bay New York Toronto Baltimore Boston

Friday’s games

Monday’s games

Sunday’s games

National League glance

American League glance East Division

Hattiesburg, Miss.

Game 1 — Texas (40-13) vs. Holy Cross (2528), noon Game 2 — Tarleton St. (37-19) vs. UC Santa Barbara (38-18), 5 p.m.

Saturday’s games

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

x-Game 7 — Rematch Game 6

Transactions American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled RHP Trey Gibson from Norfolk (IL). Optioned LHP Nick Raquet to Norfolk.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent LF Joey Loperfido and LHP Josh Hader to Sugar Land (PCL) on rehab assignments. Recalled RHP Logan VanWey from Sugar Land. Optioned RHP Jason Alexander to Sugar Land.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Designated LHP Bailey Falter for assignment. Recalled RHP Mason Black from Omaha (IL).

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Designated LF Matthew Lugo for assignment. Placed 1B Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day IL retroactive to May 24. Selected the contract of 3B Nick Madrigal from Salt Lake (PCL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed LF Gavin Lux on the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of RHP Jonathan Heasley from Durham (IL).

Boston

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SB—Acuña (8), Rafaela (4), Abreu (4). S— Sogard (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Elder L,4-3 31⁄3 9 6 5 1 1 2 Dodd 1 0 0 0 0 ⁄3 Carrasco 4 5 2 2 0 2 Boston Early W,5-2 7 4 0 0 3 7 Watson 2 1 0 0 1 1 WP—Dodd.

ABS Challenge—Carrasco (Ball-Confirmed); Watson (Ball-Confirmed).

Umpires—Home, Jordan Baker; First, Willie Traynor; Second, Jansen Visconti; Third, Alex Tosi.

T—2:28. A—34,093 (37,755).

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Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad packed with protein

BY LINDA GASSENHEIMER Tribune News Service (TNS)

For this simple salad dinner, I combined chickpeas with bulgur wheat for a hearty yet refreshing taste.

Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor. Let the wheat sit a little longer if it is not soft after 20 minutes.

One key technique for boosting flavor is to crush fresh scallions together with the bulgur, allowing the scallion juices to seep into the grains and infuse them with a savory aroma. Drained canned chickpeas add protein, while cheddar cheese brings a rich, tangy note.

A handful of pistachio nuts finishes the dish with a delicate crunch, creating a vegetarian meal full of flavors and textures.

savor pring s Strawberry cake has cooked strawberries inside and can be topped with fresh ones.

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Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad is full of protein and flavor.

Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad Yields 2 servings. Recipe is by Linda Gassenheimer.

1/2 cup hot water 1 ⁄3 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 tomato, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup reduced-fat, shredded, sharp cheddar cheese 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 ⁄3 cup unsalted pistachio nuts Salt and freshly ground black peppercorns 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint 2 cups washed, ready-to-eat lettuce leaves 1. Place bulgur wheat in bowl with hot water and let sit 20 minutes.

2. While wheat is soaking, prepare remaining ingredients. Combine lemon juice and garlic in a bowl. Stir in olive oil.

3. Drain bulgur and squeeze out as much moisture as possible with your hands. Add the scallions and squeeze again so that the scallion juices penetrate the wheat.

4. Add to olive oil mixture. Fold in cheddar cheese, chickpeas and pistachios. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle mint on top.

5. Divide the lettuce between two dinner plates. Divide the chickpea mixture in half and serve over the lettuce.

Nutrition info per serving: 530 calories (53 percent from fat), 31.5 g fat (6.7 g saturated, 13.6 g monounsaturated), 20 mg cholesterol, 21.4 g protein, 46.9 g carbohydrates, 13.1 g fiber, 311 mg sodium.

STAFF PHOTOS By SOPHIA GERMER

Enjoy the bounty of Louisiana gardens

May is the month when every fruit and vegetable sold anywhere is at its peak. It could be that the abundance of your farmers market has you invigorated about enjoying the bounty, or Recipes season’s you may simply find Fresh Pea the produce in your Soup, grocery store to be Lemon plump and alluring Caper right now.

Shrimp, Whatever you can Strawberry get your hands on, Cake I say enjoy it while 2D you can.

One of my favorite cold soups to make this time of year uses fresh peas.

It’s even worth it, to me, to shell peas for it. If you cannot find fresh peas, or if you are disinclined to shell fresh peas, frozen peas will work. Be sure to buy frozen baby peas, not the big ones, as they aren’t as good for this soup. And be sure to fully defrost and drain

Liz Williams TIP OF THE TONGUE

them.

I like to serve the soup in teacups as an appetizer. In fact, it would go well as a starter for Lemon Caper Shrimp. Besides produce, there is often an abundance of shrimp in this season.

I think this recipe is a good alternative to New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp. Don’t get me wrong, I love barbecue shrimp, but sometimes I want a change. This recipe can be made with shells on, so no need to peel them, although this is up to preference.

If you are having a dinner party,

Fresh peas are best for making cold pea soup.

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Take advantage of asparagus season

BY NICOLE HVIDSTEN

Beth Dooley suggests snapping off and discarding the toughest Asparagus, Bacon and Parmesan part of the stalk and storing in the Versatile asparagus is the veg- Omelet Pie; Creamy Smoked Salmon, fridge like cut flowers — in a glass of water and tented with a plastic etable you’ll want to include in ev- Asparagus and Peas; Cream of Asparagus Soup with Mushroom bag. (Or wrap the ends in a damp erything while it’s in season. paper towel, then bag, and place in It is a perfect side dish, whether Ragu the refrigerator’s crisper.) you’re grilling meat or baking a Whether to choose thick or thin quiche. It can be an ingredient in its season even further; pickled quiche, too, or just add leftover as- asparagus is a natural charcuterie, stalks is a matter of personal prefparagus to scrambled eggs if you’re and a must in a home-grown bloody erence, and how you intend to use in a rush. It’s a natural in pasta mary bar. it. I can’t resist pencil-thin spears When shopping for asparagus, cooked on the grill. But for these dishes, with a light cream sauce to hold things together, and can be look for spears with tightly closed recipes, either will do. the star of a springtime soup. Try tips. ä See ASPARAGUS, page 2D To prepare, cookbook author your hand at pickling, and extend The Minnesota Star Tribune (TNS)

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2D ✦ Thursday, May 28, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune

TODAY IN HISTORY

By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, May 28, the 148th day of 2026.

There are 217 days left in the year.

Today in history: On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans, primarily in the Southeastern U.S., to move to designated territories west of the Mississippi River.

Also on this date: In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, made up of free Black men, left Boston to fight for the Union in the Civil War. In 1892, the Sierra Club was founded in San Francisco by naturalist John Muir.

In 1918, American troops fought their first major battle during World War I as they launched an offensive against the German-held French village of Cantigny; the Americans succeeded in capturing the village.

In 1959, the U.S. Army launched Able, a rhesus monkey, and Baker, a squirrel monkey, aboard a Jupiter missile for a suborbital flight which both primates survived.

In 1972, burglars working on behalf of the Nixon White House broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., installing surveillance devices on telephones and taking photos of DNC documents.

The ensuing scandal led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974.

In 1977, 165 people were killed when fire raced through the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Kentucky.

In 1987, to the embarrassment of Soviet officials, Mathias Rust, a teenage West German amateur pilot, landed a private plane near Moscow’s Red Square without authorization. (Rust was held by the Soviets until he was pardoned and freed the following year.)

In 2013, in one of the biggest money-laundering schemes in U.S. history, federal prosecutors charged seven people with effectively running an online, underworld bank, saying Liberty Reserve handled $6 billion for drug dealers, child pornographers, identity thieves and other criminals worldwide. Its founder, Arthur Budovsky, was later convicted in the scheme and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Today’s birthdays: Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is 82.

Singer Gladys Knight is 82. Musician Billy Vera is 82. Musician John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 81. Country singer-songwriter Phil Vassar is 64. Singer-actor Kylie Minogue is 58. Actor Justin Kirk is 57. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is 55.

TV personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck is 49. Actor Jake Johnson is 48. Singer Colbie Caillat is 41. Actor Carey Mulligan is 41.

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Husband’s gambling hurts marriage Dear Harriette: My husband and I have been saving for a house, but I figured out last week that he is addicted to sports betting and that a lot of our savings has been feeding his addiction. I was completely blindsided by this discovery; I genuinely had no idea how serious Harriette the situation had beCole come. Over the past year, we had been SENSE AND SENSITIVITy talking constantly about our future, looking at neighborhoods we liked, discussing what kind of home we wanted and carefully budgeting so we could finally afford a down payment. I thought we were both equally committed to this goal.

I discovered the truth only after noticing several unusual withdrawals from our savings account that did not make sense to

me. At first, my husband brushed them off as random expenses or transfers, but something felt off.

Eventually, after I pushed harder for answers, he admitted that he had been betting on sports almost every day and that what started out as “just for fun” had spiraled into something much more serious. He confessed that he has lost thousands of dollars over the last year trying to win back money he had already lost. How do I support my husband without enabling him, and how do I know if this marriage is still financially and emotionally safe for me? — Gambler Dear Gambler: First, if it’s possible, move whatever funds you have left into an account that he cannot touch. If you can’t do it on your own, ask him to go to the bank and do it with you to protect your money from his addiction. Next, pressure him to go to therapy.

Gambling is an addiction that is bigger than either of you. He needs

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Continued from page 1D it’s nice to take the time to peel the shrimp for your guests. But family can enjoy the informal fun of licking their fingers.

And who can resist a strawberry cake? This one has cooked strawberries inside and fresh ones on top. That pavé layer of strawberries is always that kind of surprise, as the cake releases from the pan, that makes me smile.

You can go Spartan and eat it as a snack right after it cools without any embellishments. Or you can put it on a cake pedestal and add flavored mascarpone to the top. A nice thick layer. And then gild the lily by adding fresh sugared strawberries over the top.

Be sure to drain the strawberries, but keep that wonderful juice.

I like to make a sauce by heating a good strawberry preserve with the reserved strawberry juice and a bit of Grand Marnier. Place the warm sauce in a small pitcher on the table for everyone to serve themselves.

Grate orange zest over the top and serve in wedges. Let me know what you think!

Fresh Pea Soup Makes 6-8 appetizer servings.

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped leeks, white parts only (you can save the tender green parts for something else) 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts 1 quart chicken stock 5 cups freshly shelled small peas (you can use two 10-ounce packages of baby peas that have been defrosted and drained) 2 ⁄3 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup buttermilk Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or chives 1. Place the butter in a pan over low heat to melt the butter. When it has melted, add the leeks and cook slowly for about 20 minutes until the leeks are soft, but not browned.

2. Add the scallions and cook 10 more minutes.

3. Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.

4. Add the shelled peas (or the defrosted, drained peas) and cook for 20 minutes for fresh peas and 10 for frozen. Stir occasionally.

5. Remove from heat and add the mint. Add the buttermilk.

ASPARAGUS

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Asparagus, Bacon and Parmesan Omelet Pie Serves 6. Recipe is from “Southern Roots” by Spring Council (Countryman, 2026).

For the filling: 11/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 4 thick slices of bacon, diced 8 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (recipe follows) For the crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon. salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 3 tablespoons ice-cold water 1. To make the filling: Preheat the oven to 375 F. 2. Slice the asparagus 1-inch thick on the diagonal, leaving the tips whole.

3. Fry the bacon in a medium skillet on medium-high heat until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels

Lemon caper shrimp 6. With an immersion blender (you can transfer in batches to a food processor, but the immersion blender in more convenient) blend the ingredients together until they are homogenous. You decide how much texture you want the soup to have.

7. If you are going to serve the soup cold, put into the refrigerator for 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with parsley or chive garnish. If you want to serve the soup warm, allow the soup to stand for 1 hour so that the flavors can meld. Reheat over a low heat until hot.

Serve with parsley or chive garnish.

Lemon Caper Shrimp Serves 4 to 6.

5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped capers (if using salt-cured capers, rinse and drain them first) 6 cloves minced garlic Grated zest of 2 lemons 3 pounds unshelled fresh shrimp Juice from 2 lemons 1 lemon, sliced thinly and seeded 1/2 bottle dry white wine 1 teaspoon hot sauce with more for the table 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter. When it begins to sizzle, add

14 ounces pasta of your choice For the sauce: Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 11/4 cups creme fraiche 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, trimmed, cleaned and chopped 9 ounces asparagus spears, woody ends removed, stems chopped, tips reserved 2 ⁄3 cup frozen peas 51/2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into strips (see Note) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh dill, for garnish 1. Combine the lemon zest and juice and the creme fraiche in a bowl and set aside.

2. Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water for 8 to10 minutes, or according to the package instructions.

3. Meanwhile, heat a separate pan until hot, then add the olive oil, leeks and asparagus stems. Cook on a medium heat for 4 minutes before adding the asparagus tips and frozen peas. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

4. Add the smoked salmon, stir, Creamy Smoked Salmon, and remove from heat.

5. Stir through the lemony creme Asparagus and Peas fraiche, adding a ladleful (about 1/3 Serves 4. From “Spinning Plates” cup) of pasta water to loosen.

6. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta

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and set aside.

5. Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese, asparagus, cooked bacon, parsley and breadcrumbs.

Stir to combine. Set aside.

6. To make the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.

Add the water and mix everything together to form a soft dough.

7. Gather the dough, press it into a ball, and then flatten it into a disc. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 days.

8. When ready to prepare, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a 1 /8-inch-thick round and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

9. To assemble: Pour the filling mixture into the pie shell and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it is puffy in the center.

help to work through it and to learn how to control his behavior. You will have to decide whether you can live with him and his addiction as it is not likely to go away.

Dear Harriette: I’ve been working for a company for the past three years without pay, with the promise that I’ll become a vested shareholder in year five. When I began, it felt like a worthwhile risk. I genuinely believe in my boss and the brand trajectory. But now that I’m deeper into it, I’m starting to question whether I made a smart decision or whether I was being overly optimistic. I’ve sacrificed a lot financially to stay committed, and while I want to trust that it will pay off in the long run, anything can happen between today and year five. Part of me feels loyal and hopeful, but another part wonders if I’ve undervalued my time and skills by working for the promise of future compensation instead of actual income.

I am trying to assess whether this opportunity is worth continuing, but I’m torn between feeling like I shouldn’t waste any more time and feeling like the three years of work I’ve already put in deserve to see some return on investment. How do I weigh these odds and my future? — Measure Up Dear Measure Up: What kind of paperwork do you have that proves the guarantee offered to you?

What happens if the company isn’t able to compensate you in year five? Is there a contingency plan built in? Talk to the owners frankly and ask for an understanding of return on investment so that you can be clear about the future. Listen carefully and take action based on what you hear and what your gut tells you.

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2 large eggs cracked into a small bowl and beaten together with a fork 1/2 cup fruity olive oil Zest of 1 orange 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon rosewater 3/4 cup milk 1 or more pints of fresh strawberries, trimmed flat on the broad side For curing: 6 tablespoons orange liqueur 8 ounces mascarpone 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup of whole-fat plain yogurt Zest of 1 lemon 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and coat the inside of an 8-inch cake pan with olive oil (if the pan is old, prepare a parchment paper round and oil it.)

2. Sift the dry ingredients together into a bowl. Add the eggs, olive oil, orange zest, vanilla, rosewater and milk. Stir vigorously until all of the ingredients come together into a smooth batter.

3. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan evenly with the sugar. Place the whole strawberries in concentric circles, with the pointed side up, STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER until the entire surface of the pan is covered.

4. Pour the batter into the prethe capers and garlic. Stir and pared pan and cook for 40-45 reduce the heat to make sure that minutes or until a toothpick comes you do not burn the garlic. out clean. If more time is needed, 2. Add the lemon zest and the check again every 5 minutes. shrimp. Toss to ensure that the 4. Remove the cooked cake from butter mixture covers all of the the oven and cool for 10 minutes. shrimp. Keep tossing to ensure Run a knife around the edge of the that all of the shrimp cook. Do this pan and turn the pan onto a wire for about 3 minutes. rack. Flip the cake over so that it 3. Add the lemon juice, the lemon cools with the flat side down. slices and the wine. Stir and sim5. When the cake is completely cool, brush the syrup on the top mer for 3 to 5 minutes. and sides using half of the syrup.

4. Add the hot sauce and toss Wrap in plastic film and set aside again. Turn off heat. Add the in the refrigerator. ground pepper. Let sit for 5 min6. Unwrap the cake and repeat utes. again with the remaining syrup 5. When ready to serve, heat right before serving. Place the again, tossing the mixture. Dump cake on a serving platter. Bring to the shrimp and the sauce into a platter. Scatter with parsley. Serve room temperature.

6. Mix the mascarpone with the with a generous supply of paper napkins or cloth napkins. (You may yogurt to thin it to a spreadable, but still thick consistency. Sprinkle want to consider bibs.) the orange zest over the strawberThere should be plenty of extra hot sauce on the table and extra ries. Spoon the mascarpone mixlemon wedges, as well as warm ture over each slice of cake as you French bread for sopping up the serve it. sauce.

Liz Williams is founder of the Strawberry Cake Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans. Listen Makes 1 cake. to “Tip of the Tongue,” Liz’s 11/4 cup flour podcast about food, drink and 1 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons for the culture, wherever you hear strawberry step podcasts. Email Liz at lizwillia@ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder gmail.com.

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to the pan, toss together with the cleaned and coarsely chopped sauce and serve. Garnish with 1/4 cup dry white wine fresh dill.

1. To make the soup: Wash the asNote: You can replace the paragus and cut it into small pieces. smoked salmon with flaked cooked 2. Melt the butter in a stockpot salmon or hot smoked salmon. over medium heat. Add the asparagus, garlic and salt and cook until Cream of Asparagus Soup with fragrant, stirring occasionally.

Add the chicken broth and simMushroom Ragu mer until the asparagus is tender Serves 4 to 6. Recipe is from but still green, 10 to 15 minutes.

“Southern Roots” by Spring Coun- Allow to cool slightly.

3. Purée the soup in a food procil (Countryman, 2026).

For the soup: cessor or blender. Return the soup 1 pound asparagus, trimmed to the pot. Add the half-and-half 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and lemon zest and bring the soup 1 clove garlic, minced back to a simmer. Combine the 1/2 teaspoon salt thyme, parsley and chives in a 4 cups chicken broth small bowl.

1/2 cup half-and-half 4. To make the mushroom ragu: 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest Melt the butter with the olive oil in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme a medium skillet over medium-low 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley heat. Add the garlic, shallot, salt 1 tablespoon chopped chives and mushrooms. Cook, stirring ocMushroom Ragu (recipe follows) casionally, until the mushrooms beFor the mushroom ragu: gin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter the wine and simmer over medium2 teaspoon olive oil high heat until the liquid is reduced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped but not dry, about 5 minutes.

1 shallot, finely chopped 5. To assemble: Spoon the mush1/4 teaspoon salt room ragu into the bottom of indi1 (31/2-ounce) package shiitake mush- vidual soup bowls or cups. Ladle the soup into each bowl and garrooms, cleaned and coarsely chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, nish with the fresh herbs.

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zodIAC GEMInI (May 21-June 20) Participate in a learning experience or a day trip that leads to something or someone you find exciting. Approach people who can offer sage advice or a helping hand to get you to a place you want to be. cAncER (June 21-July 22) Stop worrying, and start exploring the opportunities that are waiting to be discovered. A positive attitude will help you see situations from a different angle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reject anger; keeping busy will lead to self-satisfaction.

Tie up loose ends, set boundaries and dance to your own beat. Life is too short to waste on no-win situations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-sept. 22) Less talk, more action, greater stabilization. Your actions should reflect what's right and best for you and those you love.

Research, pay attention to detail and execute your plans flawlessly.

LIBRA (sept. 23-Oct. 23) Learn through experience. Sign up for something that interests you or that will help you make a better decision. Information is golden when navigating your path forward.

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is designed to make your life easier.

Change will offer the boost you need to trust and believe in your abilities. cAPRIcORn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Now is not the time to take a break, you're on the right track. Discipline, ingenuity, networking, and using your knowledge, expertise and charm will carry you forward with grace and glory.

AQuARIus (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Mixed emotions will lead you down a slippery slope. Do your research, fight your own battles and choose to be honest, not angry, when dealing with unsavory situations.

PIscEs (Feb. 20-March 20) What you do counts. A change someone makes will not favor your interests. Don't feel bad; head in a different direction or try something that sparks your imagination.

ARIEs (March 21-April 19) Follow your instincts, and use discipline to make your dreams come true. Walk away from those asking for too much or trying to tempt you to participate in expensive entertainment. tAuRus (April 20-May 20) You can jump for joy or let stubbornness set in and cause you grief. You have more going for you than you think, and allowing anyone to cost you peace of mind is on you.

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Sudoku InstructIons: sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers.

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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By PHILLIP ALDER Rupert Murdoch said, “The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow.”

Not necessarily at the bridge table, though. Sometimes, for example, drawing trumps early will lose a contract.

And, of course, occasionally not drawing trumps soon enough can be fatal.

Which applies in this deal? South is in four spades, and West leads the heart king.

Note North’s four-spade rebid. It promises at least four-card support and denies a first- or second-round control. South is implying that he has (at least) nine winners when he opens two clubs and rebids two spades.

North hopes that his trumps will provide a 10th trick. (Yes, South’s hand is a minimum. Some experts would rebid two no-trump to limit the hand. But that would not work well here, because North would surely pass, and the contract would fail.)

Given that the trumps are 3-1, South has five losers: one spade, one heart, one diamond and two clubs. The blacksuit losers are unavoidable, so declarer must ruff his low red-suit cards in the dummy.

The right play is to win the first trick, to cash exactly one top trump, then to play off the three top diamonds, discarding dummy’s remaining heart. Next, South ruffs the heart seven in the dummy,

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g Board of New Orleans, 625 St. Joseph Street, Purchasing Conference Room 131, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA until 10:00 a.m.

CT on July 2, 2026 for So‐ licitation Number Doc2205486154 - Request for Proposal (RFP) for Statewide Business Con‐ sulting Services. The RFP may be accessed at: https://portal.us.bn. cloud.ariba.com/ dashboard/public/ appext/comsapsbncd iscoveryui#/RfxEvent/ preview/1110013996?anI d=ANONYMOUS No proposals will be con‐ sidered after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and to waive any infor‐ malities.

Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement Phone (225) 342-8010 188938-may 28-1t $11.77 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY STATE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #2026-014-1 (Rebid) Project Description: The Regional Transit Author‐ ity (RTA) is seeking a vendor to provide State Legislative Services per specifications in RFP 2026-014-1.

How to Obtain a copy of the RFP: Scope of Work and further information concerning the RFP may be obtained beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, from the RTA’s Procure‐ ware website at https:// norta.procureware.com/ home. You will be re‐ quired to first register on this website. The RFQ l b b i d

RTA in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regu‐ lations (CFR) Part 26 has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination of Dis‐ advantaged Business En‐ terprises (DBEs) and to comply with all federal, state and local regula‐ tions relative to utiliza‐ tion of DBEs on publicly funded projects. The RTA is committed to utiliza‐ tion of DBEs on all feder‐ ally funded projects to‐ ward attainment of the agency's established overall goal of 32%.

NO DBE goal has been es‐ tablished for this project.

Notice to all offerors is hereby provided that in accordance with all ap‐ plicable federal, state and local laws the RTA will ensure that DBEs are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and re‐ sponses to this solicita‐ tion and to participate in any contract consum‐ mated pursuant to this advertisement. Addition‐ ally, no offeror will be discriminated against on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, na‐ tional origin, ethnicity or disability.

The RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submittals.

Lona Hankins Chief Executive Officer Regional Transit Authority 188047-may 28-jun 4-2t $572.50 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE ST. CHARLES PARISH Request for Proposals for Program Administra‐ tive/Management Ser‐ vices to Implement the St. Charles Parish Resi‐ dential Mitigation Pro‐ gram St. Charles Parish has se‐ cured/intends to secure grant awards through FEMA’s Flood Mitigation i d d

The procedures for the selection of this firm will be in accordance with the procurement require‐ ments of FEMA, GOHSEP, the State of Louisiana, and St. Charles Parish.

All responses received will be evaluated in ac‐ cordance with the selec‐ tion criteria and corre‐ sponding point system, which is identified in the Request for Proposals package. The package also identifies the scope of services to be per‐ formed by the selected firm. All proposals will be scored and ranked with the highest rated firm being awarded the con‐ tract. Interviews may be conducted at the Parish’s discretion or in the event of a tie.

Interested parties are in‐ vited to secure a pro‐ posal package from Blaise Robert by e-mail‐ ing a request to brobert@stcharlesgov. net.

Proposals must be re‐ ceived by the St. Charles Parish Grants Office at P.O. Box 302, Hahnville, LA 70057 or 15045 River Road 3rd Floor, Hahnville, LA 70057, no later than 10:00 a.m., local time on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Any proposal received later than the specified time and date will NOT be accepted or consid‐ ered.

No facsimile, e-mail, or telephone proposals will be accepted. Submitted Proposals MUST be sealed and clearly la‐ beled: St. Charles Parish Residential Mitigation Program on the outside of the envelope/package, as well as the Proposer’s business name, address, and license number (if applicable).

St. Charles Parish is an Equal Opportunity Em‐ ployer. We encourage all small and minorityowned firms and women’s business enter‐ prises to apply.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SEWERAGE & WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS KANSAS STREET SEWER FORCE MAIN REPLACE‐ MENT PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 30200 SOLICITATION NO. 2026SWB-28 Sealed Bids for construc‐ tion of Contract 30200 KANSAS STREETSEWER FORCE MAIN REPLACE‐ MENT Bid Documents and pro‐ posal forms are available for download on May 21, 2026, at the following websites: SWBNO: https://www2. swbno.org/business_bid specifications.asp LAPAC: https:// wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana. gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid. cfm?search=departm ent&term=181 A NON-MANDATORY prebid conference will be held on June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Or‐ leans, Purchasing Con‐ ference Room RM 131, lo‐ cated at 625 St Joseph St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70165 or if you are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via telecon‐ ference call: Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft. com/meet/23768675562 1484?p=HKaqXUmyQlS OcvYbaD Meeting ID: 237 686 755 621 484 Passcode: aF3jK7wh Dial in by phone +1 504-2248698,,239039723# United States, New Orleans Phone conference ID: 239 039 723# All inquiries shall be di‐ rected to Connor Metcalf, Procurement Analyst, at cmetcalf@swbno.org.

The deadline for in‐ quiries is on June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Bids are due on June 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Any Bids received after the specified time will be re‐ jected.

Bids will then be publicly opened and read on June 30, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Sewerage and Water d f l

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g Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Pro‐ grams (and any other funding that may be‐ come available) to miti‐ gate Severe Repetitive Loss and Repetitive Loss residential structures.

These grant programs will provide funding nec‐ essary for the elevation or mitigation reconstruc‐ tion of residential struc‐ tures to reduce or elimi‐ nate the risk of flood damage to said struc‐ tures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The Parish is interested in procuring the services of an administrative con‐ sulting firm to manage the implementation of these programs.

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Bid proposal forms, in‐ formation and specifica‐ tions may be obtained by accessing the bid num‐ ber in LaPac at www.doa. la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor‐ malities.

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To apply to this posting, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/ job/496967lApplicationSubSourceID= LSU Health New Orleans seeks candi‐ dates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equi‐ table access and success opportuni‐ ties. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, na‐ tional origin, physical ormental disabil‐ ity, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by fed‐ eral, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to per‐ sons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or as‐ sistance related to this search, we en‐ courage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).

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PUBLIC NOTICE --Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain [Note: May also be com‐ bined with other notices such as state floodplain or wetland notices so long as it contains the re‐ quired information] To: All interested Agen‐ cies, Groups and Individ‐ uals This is to give notice that Jefferson Parish under 24 CFR Part 58 has deter‐ mined that the following proposed action under is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) flood‐ plain, and Jefferson Parish will be identifying and evaluating practica‐ ble alternatives to locat‐ ing the action within the floodplain and the poten‐ tial impacts on the flood‐ plain from the proposed action, as required by Ex‐ ecutive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690, in accor‐ dance with HUD regula‐ tions at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Manage‐ ment and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is at Au‐ gust Avenue and Jerome Street in Marrero, Jeffer‐ son Parish. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using the freeboard value ap‐ proach]. The project in‐ cludes retrofitting the existing sewerage lift station by converting the existing dry-pit to a valve pit and constructing a new wet well with piping and submersible pumps.

Construction will include removal of the existing pumps, pump controls, i i l i

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p p p p piping, valves, equip‐ ment, and the lift station entrance tube and instal‐ lation of a new wet well with submersible pumps, piping, controls, valves and related equipment, as well as odor control facilities. The existing dry pit will be abandoned in place and filled with sand. A Supervisory Con‐ trol and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and emergency generator quick-connect isolation junction box will also be installed. Work will in‐ clude converting the ex‐ isting wet well in the street to a manhole; re‐ moval and replacement of existing paved areas including roadways, sidewalks and curbs; re‐ moval of existing subsur‐ face sewer force main piping and gravity sewer piping; installation of new sewer force main and gravity sewer piping with realignment from existing piping locations and connection to exist‐ ing sewer system. Con‐ struction will require below-grade excavation for the new wet well and gravity sewer within the street, with excavation depths of up to approxi‐ mately 23 feet below ex‐ isting grade. The new wet well foundation will be supported by new piles. Excavation in other areas is anticipated to range from approxi‐ mately 4 feet to 11 feet below existing grade. All work will be done within the public right-ofway/Parish-owned prop‐ erty. The project site is approximately 0.01 acres and is located in Zone X, an Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee.

According to Part 55.2(b) (3)(i)(B), the project is considered a critical ac‐ tion and therefore the determination of the FFRMS floodplain is re‐ quired. The FFRMS flood‐ plain elevation is 5 feet.

The ground elevation of the project is 3 feet. The current lift station and associated electrical components are at an el‐ evation of 2+ feet higher than ground elevation.

q p comment about flood‐ plain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modi‐ fication of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government de‐ termines it will partici‐ pate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

There are three primary purposes for this notice.

First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Com‐ menters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an im‐ portant public educa‐ tional tool. The dissemi‐ nation of information and request for public b fl d

Written comments must be received by Jefferson Parish at the following address on or before June 16, 2026 [a minimum 15 calendar day com‐ ment period will begin the day after the publica‐ tion and end on the 16th day after the publica‐ tion]: Jefferson Parish Department of Commu‐ nity Development, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 605, Jefferson, LA 70123, and 504-736-6262., Attention: Stephanie Brumfield, Director. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at the address listed above.

Comments may also be submitted via email at JPCDprograms@ jeffparish.gov.

In accordance with provi‐ sions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson Parish shall not discrimi‐ nate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or ac‐ tivities.

If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommoda‐ tion 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 sev‐ enty-two (72) hour ad‐ vanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

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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 Roy M. Carubba, VicePresident David A. Martin, Treasurer

Gregory S. Marsiglia, Secretary Kerwyn King, Commissioner Ronald Schumann, Jr., Commissioner Ronald Schumann Elton J. Meyers Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Kyle J. Galloway, P.E., VicePresident Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Mitchell L. Kirkland, P.E., 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 Chairman – James R. Martin Jr. Vice Chair – Stephen E. Robinson Jr. Treasurer – Joseph F. Riccobono Secretary – Robert Stevens Mickal P. Adler Roxanne Arocha James Kenneth Baum Jr. Darren Chifici

William Douglass Joseph J. Ewell Jr. Josline Gosserand Frank Maria Teresa C. Lawrence James Robert Martin Jr. Michael O’Connor Melissa Barrett O’Neal Mayra Elizabeth Pineda Paula Scalco Polito Joseph Riccobono Stephen Edwin Robinson Jr. Eugene Paul Sausse Jr. Melissa Bennette Simeon Lynda Nugent Smith Robert Stevens Teri Boudreaux Tucker Shondra Griffin Williams Directory of Parish & City Officials JEFFERSON PARISH COURTHOUSE

DISTRICT 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-0318 EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 203 Plauche Court Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-0087 GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSIONS P.O. Box 7656 Metairie, LA 70010 (504) 835-3188 TOWN OF GRAND ISLE 170 Ludwig Lane P.O. Box 200 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196 GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3101 LA Highway One P.O. Box 880 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2104

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

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 WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE

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Gretna, Louisiana Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. in the Council Chambers, General Government Building, Gretna, Louisiana.

Ms. Jennifer Van Vrancken, Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council presided, called the meeting to order. Pat and Seth Bode gave the invocation. Chairwoman Van Vrancken lead 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 Public Hearings.

It was on motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken that the Consent Agenda be adopted.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Liljeberg, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 148528 A resolution to conduct a hearing to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Lucky Chen, LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café should be suspended or revoked pursuant to section 4-32 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, Lucky Chen, LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café, located at 2708 N. Hullen Street, Metairie, holds a 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit; and WHEREAS, in response to complaints received by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office relative to gunshots fired outside of Vogue Bar and Café, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation on March 22, 2026 and made arrest for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Illegal discharge of a Firearm, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm at Vogue Bar and Café; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council adopted Resolution 148447 on April 22, 2026, which called for a hearing to be set on May 6, 2026 to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Lucky Chen, LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café should be suspended or revoked pursuant to section 4-32 et seq. of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Vogue Bar and Café requested that the hearing scheduled on May 6, 2026 be continued; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council adopted Resolution 148518 on May 6, 2026, which called for a hearing to be set on May 20, 2026 to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Lucky Chen, LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café should be suspended or revoked pursuant to section 4-32 et seq. of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, that constitutes a motion to have a hearing set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Council to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of the aforementioned permit holder should be suspended or revoked for reasons to include, but not limited to, the discharge of any firearm on an alcoholic beverage retail dealer’s premises including the vicinity thereof and the commission of any unlawful act on an alcoholic beverage retail dealer’s premises, including the vicinity thereof, which may endanger patrons of the establishment and/or members of the public residing, commuting, or patronizing businesses in the vicinity of the establishment, in violation of section 4-32 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, on May 1, 2026, notice of the hearing was sent via email to Danielle Hufft at danielle@hufftlawfirm.com.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That a hearing was held to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Lucky Chen, LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café should be suspended or revoked pursuant to section 4-32 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and a resolution of this matter was consented to.

SECTION 2. That Lucky Chen, LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café and its owner, Mei Fen Chen, have agreed to a suspension of their alcohol beverage permit for two years effective immediately.

This suspension will specifically apply to Lucky Chen LLC d/b/a Vogue Bar and Café and Mei Fen Chen; not the property located at 2708 N. Hullen St., Metairie itself. The aforesaid two-year suspension is hereby ordered.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #2 on the agenda of an ordinance submitted under SPU12-25, amending the standards and conditions of the Special Permitted Use (SPU) for the processing, refining, or bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, approved for the BWC

Terminals Tank Farm and established by Ordinance No. 25971, adopted March 8, 2020, specifically approving the construction of 13 new tanks, the removal of 9 tanks, the relocation of 3 tanks, and changes to the size and/or product class of 4 tanks, with no change to the site’s total capacity, on Lot W-3-A-1, Southeastern Land District, bounded by the Mississippi River, Dolhonde St., Fourth St., and Brown Ave., owned by BWC Terminals LLC.; which lot is zoned I-H Heavy Industrial District/HM-O Hazardous Materials Overlay District is hereby deferred to June 10, 2026.

(Council District 2) 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148529 A resolution selecting Barowka and Bonura Engineers and Consultants, LLC. from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide professional engineering services related to the design and construction of Estelle Drainage Pump Station No. 3. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148047 (adopted February 25, 2026), authorized the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department to advertise for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications (Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Questionnaire) to be reviewed by the Technical Evaluation Committee from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide professional engineering services related to the design and construction of Estelle Drainage Pump Station No. 3; and WHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation Committee met on April 24, 2026 to review all submittals; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council desires to select a firm for the design and construction of Estelle Drainage Pump Station No. 3.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Barowka and Bonura Engineers and Consultants, LLC., 209 Canal Street, Metairie, LA 70005 is hereby selected to provide professional engineering services related to the design and construction of Estelle Drainage Pump Station No. 3.

SECTION 2. That in accordance with Ordinance No. 18571 adopted on August 5, 1992, the Administration shall negotiate a contract with the person or firms 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 no work under this contract shall be authorized by Jefferson Parish until a funding source is established.

SECTION 4. That when a funding source and a project are established, proper account lines will be established.

SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148530 A resolution selecting All South Consulting Engineering, LLC to provide professional engineering services for the Lafitte Bike Path Project Design Services. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147102, adopted September 17, 2025 the Jefferson Parish Council authorized its Purchasing Department to advertise for Statements of Qualifications to provide professional engineering services for the Office of Ecosystem and Coastal Management; and WHEREAS, the responses to Statements of Qualifications were received on the 30th day of October, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee met on the 18th day of December, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Council Chairman was notified of the results of the Evaluation Committee by letter dated December 18, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby select All South Consulting Engineering, LLC, 652 Papworth Avenue, Metairie, La 70005 to provide professional engineering services for the Lafitte Bike Path Project.

SECTION 2. That the Administration shall negotiate a contractual agreement with selected vendor and said agreement shall be submitted to the Council in complete form, including all terms and conditions, for approval, authorization and ratification

by Council Resolution prior to execution of said agreement.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 148531 A resolution selecting Persons or Firms interested and qualified to provide Surveying Services for the Department of Public Works for the remainder of the two (2) year period on an as-needed basis with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council, who are not one of the eleven (11) firms approved by Resolution No. 147370, adopted October 22, 2025.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147370, adopted on October 22, 2025, approved eleven (11) firms to provide these Surveying Services; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147928, adopted February 4, 2026, authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for Statements of Qualifications to be reviewed by the Technical Evaluation Committee from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide Surveying Services for the Department of Public Works for the remainder of the two (2) year period on an as-needed basis with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council, who are not one of the eleven (11) firms approved by Resolution No. 147370, adopted October 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation Committee met on April 24, 2026 to review all submittals.

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 All Qualified Firms, who are not one of the eleven (11) firms approved by Resolution No. 147370, adopted October 22, 2025, are hereby selected to provide Surveying Services for the Department of Public Works for the remainder of the two (2) year period, which terminates on February 11, 2028, with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

1. Batture, LLC 5110 Freret Street New Orleans, La 70015 2.

GIS Engineering, LLC 3501 North Causeway Blvd.

Metairie, La 70002

3.

LandSource, Inc. 6730 Exchequer Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809

4.

Principle Lowe Surveying 128 Northpark Blvd.

Covington, La 70433

5.

SurvTech Solutions, Inc. 838 Capistrano Court Covington, La 70433

6.

T. Baker Smith, LLC 6660 Riverside Drive, Suite 101 Metairie, La 70003

SECTION 2. That in accordance with Ordinance No. 18571 adopted on August 5, 1992, the Administration shall negotiate a contract with the person or firms 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.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148532 A resolution selecting Johnsons Uniform Inc. to provide school uniforms for low to moderate-income families in Jefferson Parish with eligible participants in grades Pre-K through 12 for the Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147218, adopted on the 1st day of October, 2025 the Jefferson Parish Council authorized its Purchasing Department to advertise for Statements of Qualifications qualified and licensed school uniform vendors for Pre-K through 12th grade for the Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) who are not one of the two firms selected under Resolution 144366; and WHEREAS, the responses to Statements of Qualifications were received on the 8th day of January 2026; and WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee met on the 5th day of February 2026; and WHEREAS, the Council Chairman was notified of the results of the Evaluation Committee by letter dated February 20, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby select Johnsons Uniform Inc., 619 Westwood Drive, Marrero, La 70072 to provide uniforms for low to moderate-income families in Jefferson Parish with eligible participants in grades Pre-K through 12 for the Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).

SECTION 2. That the Administration shall negotiate a contractual agreement with selected vendor and said agreement

shall be submitted to the Council in complete form, including all terms and conditions, for approval, authorization and ratification

by Council Resolution prior to execution of said agreement.

SECTION 3. That the Chairwoman 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148533 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning lawsuits entitled Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Anadarako E&P Onshore, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-772, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Equitable Petroleum Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-775, Division I; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-774, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732768, Division N; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Canlan Oil Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-771, Division H; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Chevron USA Holdings, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-769, Division P; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Destin Operating Company, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-770, Division H 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 lawsuits entitled Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Anadarako E&P Onshore, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-772, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Equitable Petroleum Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-775, Division I; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-774, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-768, Division N; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Canlan Oil Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-771, Division H; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Chevron USA Holdings, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-769, Division P; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Destin Operating Company, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-770, Division H. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Lee The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148534 A resolution authorizing a settlement in lawsuits entitled Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Anadarako E&P Onshore, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-772, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Equitable Petroleum Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-775, Division I; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732774, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-768, Division N; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Canlan Oil Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-771, Division H; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Chevron USA Holdings, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-769, Division P; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs.

Destin Operating Company, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-770, Division H and to provide for related matters.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is a party in lawsuits entitled Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Anadarako E&P Onshore, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-772, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Equitable Petroleum Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-775, Division I; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-774, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-768, Division N; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Canlan Oil Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-771, Division H; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs.

Chevron USA Holdings, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-769, Division P; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Destin Operating Company, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-770, Division H; and WHEREAS, the Parish has reached tentative agreements on the proposed settlements; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council desires to settle these matters 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 settlements in the lawsuits entitled Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Anadarako E&P Onshore, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-772, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Equitable Petroleum Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-775, Division I; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-774, Division C; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-768, Division N; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Canlan Oil Company, et al, 24th JDC No. 732-771, Division H; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Chevron USA Holdings, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-769, Division P; Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Destin Operating Company, Inc., et al, 24th JDC No. 732-770, Division H 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.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148535 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning claim for Brad Abadie, CCMSI Claim No. 25G57M653745 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 Brad Abadie, CCMSI Claim No. 25G57M653745.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148536 A resolution authorizing a settlement in a legal matter concerning a claim for legal matters concerning claim for Brad Abadie, CCMSI Claim No. 25G57M653745 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 Brad Abadie, CCMSI Claim No. 25G57M653745; and WHEREAS, the Parish and Brad Abadie 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 Brad Abadie, CCMSI Claim No. 25G57M653745 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 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148537 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning a lawsuit entitled Bridgett Miller vs. Charles Clark, et al, 24th JDC Case No. 817-819, 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 Bridgett Miller vs. Charles Clark, et al, 24th JDC Case No. 817-819, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148538 A resolution authorizing a settlement a lawsuit entitled Bridgett Miller vs. Charles Clark, et al, 24th JDC Case No. 817-819, Division “G” and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is a party in a lawsuit entitled Bridgett Miller vs. Charles Clark, et al, 24th JDC Case No. 817-819, Division “G”; and WHEREAS, the Parish and Bridgett Miller 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 Bridgett Miller vs. Charles Clark, et al, 24th JDC Case No. 817-819, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #11 on the agenda of an ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-125-25 approving the Preliminary Plat of subdivision of Lot H-321-H-2E, Ames Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, into Lots 1-47, Mary Ann Estates Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with a waiver to the general design standards in accordance with Sec. 33-2.35 Subdivision Waivers of the Unified Development Code, and the dedication of Mary Ann Drive, Ramon Matthew Court, Chevy Court, Mileena Court and an extension of Le Mans Drive and Marie St., and a five (5) foot utility and drainage servitudes, which lots are owned by HCLD, L.L.C is hereby deferred to June 10, 2026. (Council District 1) 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26711 ORDINANCE NO. 27176 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-134-25 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of undesignated property in the District of Barataria Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots RP1, RP2, and RP3 District of Barataria Subdivision and the dedication of a 10’ water servitude with waivers to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec. 33-2.35 Subdivision Waivers of the Unified Development Code and adequate public facilities waivers in accordance with Sec. 33-7.6. - Adequate public facilities waivers, which lots are owned by Randi Pizani, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Randy Ernest Pizani is the owner of Lots Undesignated lot in the District of Barataria Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which were acquired by Act before Hon. R. Christopher Cox III, District Judge, Jefferson Parish, dated December 4, 2024, registered in COB 3506, Folio 217, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lots into Lots to be designated as Lots RP1, RP2, and RP3 District of Barataria Subdivision, and the dedication of a 10’ water servitude; and WHEREAS, the required public sewerage improvements are not available to the proposed Lots RP1, RP2, and RP3; and WHEREAS, said owners request a subdivision waiver from Sec. 33-6.6.1(d) Lot Frontage for Lot RP2 to allow for a lot with no frontage on a street, where all lots shall front on a public street or private street; 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. WS-134-25; 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 Tildon J. Dufrene, dated November 6, 2025, revised February 3, 2026 submitted under Docket No. WS-134-25, showing the subdivision of Undesignated lot, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots RP1, RP2, and RP3 District of Barataria, and the dedication of a 10’ water servitude 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 insufficient lot frontage on a public street or private street is hereby waived, approved, and accepted.

SECTION 3. That, in accordance with Section 33-7.6, Adequate Public Facilities Waivers, of the Unified Development Code (UDC), sewer services are hereby waived for the purpose of this subdivision approval and acceptance. The property owner shall be required to provide proof of adequate sewer service at the permit stage.

SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26732 ORDINANCE NO. 27177 An ordinance amending the Development Agreement approved under Ordinance No. 26970 adopted on April 9, 2025 which approved the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Tracts G-3-A, G-3-B, and G-3-C, Segnette Park Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots G-3-A-1 and G-3-B-1, Segnette Park Subdivision submitted under Planning Department Docket No. WS131-24. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 26970 adopted on April 9, 2025 approved the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Tracts G-3-A, G-3-B, and G-3-C, Segnette Park Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots G-3-A-1 and G-3-B-1, Segnette Park Subdivision, with a development agreement and the dedication of 50’ and 60’ driveway and utilities servitudes in favor of Lot G-3-B-1, which lots are owned by Marengo Property II, LLC; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Tracts into Lots to be designated as Lots G-3-A-1 and G-3-B-1, Segnette Park Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has determined that Tracts G-3-A, G-3-B, and G-3-C, Segnette Park Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, does not have access to adequate public facilities as required in Sec. 33-7, and, as a result, the owner is willing to execute a Development Agreement to provide for a private sewer lift station and associated force main, in accordance with Sec. 33-2.32.5(a), Guarantees required and Division 4.

Development Agreements of Chapter 33, Unified Development Code; and WHEREAS, said Development Agreement shall include the components of applicability, condition, guarantee of completion, covenants to run with the land, as well as any other requirements imposed by the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, said Development Agreement will be executed on the latest date of signing said agreement; and WHEREAS, no other public improvements are required, therefore the Preliminary Plan 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. WS-131-24; 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 Ronald Clement, P.L.S., dated September 24, 2024, submitted under Docket No. WS-131-24, showing the subdivision of Tracts G-3-A, G-3-B, and G-3-C, Segnette Park Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots G-3-A-1 and G-3-B-1, Segnette Park Subdivision in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved and accepted.

SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26733 ORDINANCE NO. IS HEREBY DENIED An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish, Lot 21A Square 94, Terrytown No. 6 Subdivision, bounded by Terry Parkway, Harvard Avenue, Glencove Lane, and Guardian Avenue; more particularly amending the zoning classification from R-1A Single-Family Residential to GO-2 General Offices, as requested under Planning Department Docket No. WZ-2-26. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Lot 21A, Square 94, Terrytown No. 6 Subdivision, bounded by Terry Parkway, Harvard Avenue, Glencove Lane, and Guardian Avenue is designated as R-1A Single-Family Residential with the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone 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. WZ-2-26; 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 21A, Square 94, Terrytown No. 6 Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, be and is hereby amended and changed from R-1A Single-Family Residential with the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone to GO-2 General Office with the CPZ. 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 GO-2 General Offices.

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.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26734 ORDINANCE NO. 27178 An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish, Lot 6, Square 3, J. S. Brady Subdivision, located at 300 block of Avondale Garden Road, bounded by Second Street, Center Street, and First Street; more particularly amending the zoning classification from R-1A, Single Family Residential District to R-2, Two Family Residential District, as requested under Planning Department Docket No. WZ3-26. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Lot 6, Square 3, J. S. Brady Subdivision, located at 300 block of Avondale Garden Road bounded by Second Street, Center Street, and First Street 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. WZ-3-26; 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 6, Square 3, J. S. Brady Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, be and is hereby amended and changed from R-1A, Single Family Residential to R-2, Two Family Residential.

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 R-2, Two Family Residential.

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.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26735 ORDINANCE NO. 27179 An ordinance approving the Conditional Zoning of Lot 2, Square B, Buccaneer Villa Subdivision, located at 2653 Buccaneer Dr., bounded by Buccaneer Drive, East Ames Boulevard, Kirkwood Drive, and Ames Boulevard; more particularly approving the Conditional Zoning for an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit, as requested under Planning Department Docket No. CZ-1-26. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Lot 2, Square B, Buccaneer Villa Subdivision, located at 2653 Buccaneer Dr., bounded by Buccaneer Drive, East Ames Boulevard, Kirkwood Drive, and Ames Boulevard is designated as R-1A, Single Family Residential] on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Darren A. Dufrene and Linn B. Dufrene are the owners of Lot 2, Square B, Buccaneer Villa Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Act before Elizabeth A. Hammant, Notary Public, dated March 7th, 2007, registered in COB 3190, Folio 534, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said Owners, wish to map a Conditional Zoning approval on said Lot to establish an Accessory Dwelling Unit attached to a single-family residential dwelling as a permitted use with conditions to mitigate the impact of the development; and WHEREAS, Section 2 (f)(6)e.6., of the Resolution No. 147595, Conditional zoning, adopted on December 10, 2025, requires that approval be obtained from the Jefferson Parish Council; 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 Conditional Zoning request of said lot under Docket No. CZ-1-26; 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 Conditional Zoning request submitted under Planning Department Docket No. CZ-1-26 for an Accessory Dwelling Unit attached to a single-family residential dwelling located at 2653 Buccaneer Dr., on Lot 2, Square B, Buccaneer Villa Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, as shown on a survey prepared by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc. dated October 22nd, 2024, and last revised March 6th, 2025, in the area bounded

by Buccaneer Drive, East Ames Boulevard, Kirkwood Drive, and Ames Boulevard, in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheet 1: Site Plan, last revised on May 13, 2025, Sheet 2: Foundation, Sheet 3: Floor Plan, Sheet 4: Roof, Sheet 5: Section, Sheet 6: Elevation, and Sheet 7: Existing, all dated August 23rd, 2024, and all prepared by Kerner’s Drafting & Design, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That, in accordance with Sec. 2 of the interim standards established in Resolution No. 147595 adopted on December 10, 2025, of the Parish of Jefferson, standards of this Conditional Zoning approval shall govern, except that where this Conditional Zoning is silent, the standards of the underlying zoning districts shall apply.

SECTION 3. That, in accordance with Sec. 2(h)(2), Applicability, of Resolution No. 147595 adopted on December 10, 2025, only a primary residence is eligible for approval of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as a Conditional Zoning application and applicants are required to submit their homestead exemption as part of the application. If the property located at 2653 Buccaneer Dr., on Lot 2, Square B, Buccaneer Villa Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA is sold, the new owners will be required to provide their homestead exemption to the Jefferson Parish Planning Department within sixty (60) days of the sale. If said property is sold and is not the primary residence for the new owner, the Conditional Zoning approval is automatically revoked and the Accessory Dwelling Unit will have to be removed.

SECTION 4. That the owners have agreed to record this ordinance and all approved plans associated therewith in order to put third parties on notice of development restrictions associated with the property.

SECTION 5. 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 to map a Conditional Zoning approval over the above mentioned and described property.

SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the

following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26737 ORDINANCE NO. 27180 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-59-25 approving requested variances to the landscaping, fencing, and screening regulations of the I-L Light Industrial District for Jamaica Joe Welding Services, located at 2329 Pailet Ave. on Lot 1-B, Sq. 67, Harvey Canal Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Bathia St., Dogwood Dr., and Joseph St. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Charles Lewis is the owner of Lot 1-B, Square 67, Harvey Canal Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Tara Waldron, Notary Public, on February 27, 2015, and is registered in COB 3346, Folio 341, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, Charles Lewis has petitioned to develop said Lot in accordance with the development drawings identified as C-1 Site Plan prepared by Kennon Crockett, last revised on March 24, 2026, and Sheet C-1 Site Plan (with horticultural review), signed

by Keith Prevost and last revised January 15th, 2026; and WHEREAS, Charles Lewis has petitioned for variances to the landscaping, fencing, and screening regulations of the I-L Light Industrial District; and WHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the I-L Light Industrial District, pursuant to the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 33 of the Unified Development Code of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, and which said map forms part of said code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of the Parish of Jefferson has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the development of said property; 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 request submitted under Docket No. SP-59-25 for variances to the landscaping, fencing, and screening regulations of the I-L Light Industrial for Jamaica Joe Welding Services located at 2329 Pailet Ave. on Lot 1-B, Square 67, Harvey Canal Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, as shown on a survey prepared by Richmond W. Krebs dated July 9, 2025, in the area bounded by Bathia St., Dogwood Dr., and Joseph St., in accordance with the development drawings identified as C-1 Site Plan prepared by Kennon Crockett, last revised on March 24, 2026, and Sheet C-1 Site Plan (with horticultural review), signed

by Keith Prevost and last revised January 15th, 2026 is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26738 ORDINANCE NO. 27181 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 27158, adopted on April 22nd, 2026, to correct the revision dates for Sheets A2.1 and A2.2 for the 7Brew Coffee Site Plan processed under Docket No. SP-81-25 and providing for related matters. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 27158, adopted April 22nd, 2026, approved variances to the sign and landscape regulations of the MUCD for 7Brew Coffee located 1151 Manhattan Blvd.; and WHEREAS, Section 1 of Ordinance 27158 includes incorrect revision dates for approved Sheets A2.1 Exterior Elevations and A2.2 Exterior Elevations.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That Section 1 of Ordinance No. 27158, adopted April 22nd, 2026, be and is hereby amended to read as follows: That the request submitted under Docket No. SP-81-25 for variances to the landscape and signage regulations of the MUCD, Multi Use Corridor District for 7Brew Coffee located at 1151 Manhattan Boulevard on proposed Lot K-D-4-2, Wesson Oil & Snowdrift Co. Tract, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as shown on a survey prepared by Tyler A. Jusselin stamped 4/7/2026, in the area bounded by Manhattan Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, Orange Blossom Lane and Gretna Boulevard, in accordance with the development drawings identified as C0.2 Area Plan and C2.1 Site Plan, both prepared by Shawn W. Barry and stamped August 21st, 2025, L1.1 Landscape Planting Plan prepared by Amelia Rusbar and stamped January 1st, 2026, L1.2 Landscape Detail, L1.3, Landscape Specifications, L2.1, Irrigation Plan, L2.2, Irrigation Details, and L2.3, Irrigation Specifications, all prepared

by Mark Gauthier and stamped August 27th, 2026, A2.1, Exterior Elevations, last revised July 31st, 2025, A2.2, Exterior Elevations, dated April 13th, 2026, A6.1 Trash Enclosure Details, last revised January 27th, 2026, and A7.1, Remote Cooler Details, dated July 31st, 2025, and all prepared by Adam Kreher is hereby approved.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26726 ORDINANCE NO. 27182 An ordinance declaring portions of Plot Nos. 1 to 15, Unit #2, Modern Farms Subdivision, Waggaman no longer needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the advertisement for the sale of said property pursuant to the provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 2-951, et seq., and providing for related matters. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish acquired portions of Plots 1 to 15, Unit #2, Modern Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, per Act of Sale recorded July 12, 1979 at COB 361, folio 150, Instrument No. 882120; and WHEREAS, a portion Plots 1 to 15, Unit #2, Modern Farms Subdivision, as shown on a survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc., dated August 25, 2025, revised April 28, 2026, is no longer needed for the reasons acquired and Jefferson Parish now desires to sell said property pursuant to the provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Section 2-951, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish shall multiple drainage servitudes as shown on said survey; and WHEREAS, Stegall, Benton, Melancon & Associates, LLC has determined the current fair market value of property, measuring 97.187 acres, to be $1,020,000.00; and WHEREAS, the minimum bid is set at $1,029,500.00, which represents said current fair market value, plus appraisal and survey costs totaling $9,500.00; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to sell this property pursuant to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Section 2-951, et seq., to the highest bidder via public bid, as long as said bid equals at least $1,029,500.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That a portion of Plots 1 to 15, Unit #2, Modern Farms Subdivision, as shown on a survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc., dated August 25, 2025, revised April 28, 2026, is declared to be no longer needed for any public purpose and that Jefferson Parish is hereby authorized to sell said property through the public bid process, through manual submission only.

SECTION 2. That the advertisement and the sale of said property, pursuant to the provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 2-951, et seq., to the highest bidder, as long as the minimum bid reaches the sum of $1,029,500.00, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 3. That said sale is subject to the following

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SECTION 4. That the sale proceeds shall be deposited into Account No. 45900-0000-5810 (59010-045) (Landfill Capital Account).

SECTION 5. 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 ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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 Ms. Bohannan, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered as amended: SUMMARY NO. 26739 ORDINANCE NO. 27183 An ordinance declaring a portion of Lot X-6 SoniatTchoupitoulas Plantation, Metairie adjacent to Lot 1, Soniat Plantation, Lot X-1 and Lot X-2, David Drive Subdivision, Metairie, measuring approximately 43,495 square feet or .999 acres, no longer needed for a public purpose and authorizing a sale to the adjacent property owner, LeBlanc Investments, LLC and providing for related matters. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish acquired Lot X-6, SoniatTchoupitoulas Plantation through a donation recorded June 12, 2003, and recorded at COB 3101, folio 139, Instrument No. 10339880; and WHEREAS, LeBlanc Investments, LLC (LeBlanc) is the owner of the adjacent property identified as Lot 1, Soniat Plantation, Lot X-1 and Lot X-2, David Drive Subdivision; and WHEREAS, LeBlanc has requested to purchase a portion of Lot X-6 measuring approximately 43,494.018 square feet or .999 acres as shown on a survey by BFM Corporation, LLC dated February 20, 2026, to be incorporated into LeBlanc’s adjacent property; and WHEREAS, Stegall, Benton, Melancon & Associates, LLC has appraised said portion of Lot X-6 measuring 43,494.018 square feet or .999 acres as having a value of $520,000.00; and WHEREAS, LeBlanc Investments, LLC is agreeable to the purchase of said portion of Lot X-6 for the appraised value of $520,000.00; and WHEREAS, there is a water line located within the area being purchased that LeBlanc will be relocating as a condition of this sale and will grant the servitudes required once the line is relocated.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That a portion of Lot X-6 Soniat-Tchoupitoulas Plantation adjacent to Lot 1, Soniat Plantation, Lot X-1 and Lot X-2, David Drive Subdivision, measuring 43,494.018 square feet or .999 acres as shown on a survey by BFM Corporation, LLC dated February 20, 2026, is hereby declared no longer needed for public purposes and its sale to the adjacent owner, LeBlanc Investments, LLC for the appraised value of $520,000.00, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That this sale is subject to said portion of Lot X-6, Soniat-Tchoupitoulas Plantation being resubdivided with Lot 1, Soniat Plantation, Lot X-1 and Lot X-2, David Drive Subdivision to create one lot of record; the relocation of the existing Parish waterline to Parish standards and the dedication of the necessary servitudes in conjunction with the water line relocation.

SECTION 3. That the proceeds from the sale of the property shall be deposited into Account No. 53010-0000-5851.

SECTION 4. 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 ordinance.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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 ordinance was offered as amended: SUMMARY NO. 26740 ORDINANCE NO. 27184 An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters.

(Parishwide) NOW, THEREFORE, 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: VIDEO POKER (FUND 22020) Revenues 22020-4460 Appropriate $115,000 26,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22020-2752-7680.367 (20252.000) 15,000 (Mt. Moriah) 22020-2753-7680.330 (20253.000) 100,000 (SUNO) 22020-2753-7699.9 (20253.000) 11,000 (Misc Expenditures) TOURISM (FUND 22030) Revenues 22030-4460 Appropriate $33,325 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22030-2763-126-7680.193 (20363.000) 10,000 (Kenner Italian Festival) 22030-2764-126-7680.193 (20364.000) 10,000 (Kenner Italian Festival) 22030-2765-126-7424.2 (20365.000) 13,325 (Security Guards) WESTBANK RIVERBOAT GAMING FUND (FUND 22040) Revenues 22040-4460 Appropriate $8,347 11,347 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22040-2773-7235.7 (20473.000) 3,114 (Food) 22040-2773-7699.9 (20473.000) 5,233 (Misc Expenditures) 22040-2773-7680.362 (20473.000) 3,000 (Mission Star) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 (FUND 96010) Revenues 96010-4460 Appropriate $36,600 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 96010-9621-7911.44670 (60101.000) 36,600 (Trf to WB Playground Improv) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 (FUND 96020) Revenues 96020-4460 Appropriate $80,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 96020-9634-7911.44530 (60204.000) 80,000 (Trf to Council Dist Proj) 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 $125,000 150,000 (Trf frm Council Dist Proj) OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS (DEPT 0160) Expenditures 10010-0160-114-7331 125,000 (Professional Services) PERSONNEL (DEPT 0066) Expenditures 10010-0066-7540 25,000 (Advertising) SECTION 3. That the following line-item transfers within the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish are hereby authorized: GENERAL FUND (FUND 10010) FIRE SERVICES (DEPARTMENT 0130) Expenditures 10010-0130-137-7720 $29,000 (Buildings) 10010-0130-137-7750 (29,000)

(Vehicles)

Jefferson. (Council District 2) STREETS (FUND 22200)

Expenditures 22200-3000-7431.1 $(19,206) (Buildings & Structure) 22200-3000-7746 19,206 (Computer Equipment) FLOODPLAIN & HAZARD MITIGATION (FUND 63870) Expenditures 63870-3972-7331 $(2,000) (Professional Services) 63870-3972-7911.21410 2,000 (Trf to US Misc 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. The monthly status report of the 2023 and 2024 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 The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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 ordinance was offered as amended: SUMMARY NO. 26741 ORDINANCE NO. 27185 An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters.

(Parishwide) NOW, THEREFORE, 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: 17/19 ROAD & SEWER CAPITAL (FUND 44220) Expenditures 17-30 Vets Blvd Resurf $(46,820) (Project 42210.028) COUNCIL DISTRICT PROJECTS (FUND 44530) Revenues 44530-4460 Appropriate $2,221,400 2,246,400 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) 44530-0000-5911.96020 80,000 (Trf frm HSD2) Expenditures Crochet Park Project 62,400 (Project 45325.233) Crochet Park Projects (62,400) (Project 45327.202) JFI Legal Fees 75,000 (Project 45325.113) Hurricane Ida Recovery Fund 125,000 (Project 45325.114) CD 1 Unobligated CDIA General Fund 283,000 (Project 45325.100) CD 2 Unobligated CDIA General Fund 283,000 (Project 45325.200) CD 3 Unobligated CDIA General Fund 283,000 (Project 45325.300) CD 4 Unobligated CDIA General Fund 545,000 (Project 45325.400) CD 5 Unobligated CDIA General Fund 545,000 (Project 45325.500) Dawnbusters Lafreniere Beautification 20,000 (Project 45319.409) Kenner Tennis Court Renovation 80,000 (Project 45331.001) Personnel Department Advertising 25,000 (Project 45325.722) WESTBANK PLAYGROUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (FUND 44670) Revenues 44670-0000-5911.96020 $36,600 (Trf frm HSD1) Expenditures Wood West Backstop 36,600 (Project 46735.008) CONSOLIDATED SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 44940) Expenditures Ida Sewer Repairs $(6,000,000) (Project 49496.0001) Sewer Rehab Program- Lining 5,000,000 (Project 49404.001) Sewer Rehab Program- Point Repair Contract 1,000,000 (Project 49404.003) JP MITIGATION FUND (FUND 45110) Expenditures Laketown Jetty Proj ($2,000,000) (Project 51112.310) CONSOLIDATED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (FUND 45210) Revenues 45210-0000-5240.18 $2,613,250 (LA Facility Planning) Expenditures Woodlake/Seton Park Pump 2,613,250 (Project 52210.053) US MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS (FUND 21400) Revenues 21400-0000-5911.63870 $2,000 (Trf frm Floodplain) Expenditures DR-4577-0005-LA ADMIN 2,000 (Project 46739.003) 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 The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. Liljeberg, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148540 A resolution granting permission to St. Angela Merici Church and School, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Nicole Bourque, permission to conduct a Celebration for Fr Beau Charbonnet on Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted St. Angela Merici Church and School, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Nicole Bourque, permission to conduct a Celebration for Fr Beau Charbonnet on Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; to allow the sale of beer, wine, beverages, and food; to have Live/DJ/Amplified music, provided a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizen’s 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; and to provide for related matters.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Nicole Bourque, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148542 A resolution requesting the Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering Division to install All-Way Stop signs at the intersection of Newman Avenue and Ware Ave in

WHEREAS, a petition for the placement of an all-way stop at the intersection of Newman Avenue and Ware Avenue was submitted containing the names of a majority of the residents in the area surrounding the intersection of Newman Avenue and Ware Avenue and is on file at Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering.

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 Traffic Engineering Division is hereby authorized and directed to install All-Way Stop signs at the intersection of Newman Avenue and Ware Avenue in Jefferson.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Traffic Engineering Division.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

of the Agreement dated June 18, 2019, and Amendments No. 1 and 2, except as specifically modified by this Amendment No. 3, shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed 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 20th day of May, 2026.

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, May 6, 2026 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 be corrected with notations of corrections of publication as follows.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148543 A resolution stating the Jefferson Parish Council’s endorsement of 3321 Jefferson Hwy., Units 1-6, Units 7-8, Units 9-12 and Units 13-14 to participate in the benefits of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program within the Jefferson Parish Opportunity Zone District, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, The Opportunity Zone program is a new community and economic development tool established by Congress that allows investments in certain economically distressed communities to be eligible for preferential tax treatment. The Cuts and Jobs Acts of 2017 created by Congress encourages private investment in qualified opportunity zones; and WHEREAS, to further the redevelopment of the designated Opportunity Zone District within Jefferson Parish it is necessary and appropriate to provide incentives for development; and WHEREAS, 3321 Jefferson Hwy, Units 1-6, Units 7-8, Units 9-12 and Units 13-14 is located at 3321 Jefferson Highway, within a designated Opportunity Zone District, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, The Opportunity Zone District allows the incentive of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program allowing property owners to pay ad valorem taxes based on the assessed value of the property the year before restoration, for a period of five years; and WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement Program allows property owners the right to renew the contract for the limited property tax exemption for an additional five years, subject to the same conditions, extending such right for a total of ten years from the completion of the restoration work.

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 process of obtaining and receiving the limited property tax exemption within the Opportunity Zone District is in accordance with procedures established by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), including a review of application for exemption by the Office of the Assessor of Jefferson Parish.

SECTION 2. That the limited property tax exemption provided for shall be approved by the Jefferson Parish Council.

SECTION 3. That the Jefferson 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 Council, The Assessor of Jefferson Parish, and The State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148544 A resolution authorizing one detached electronic variable message sign for the Jefferson Parish Public School System to be located at Lincoln School for the Arts, 1429 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072 and to provide for related matters. (Council District 3) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That, notwithstanding the provisions of Sec.’s 40-80, 40-84, 40-217, and 40-221 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the Jefferson Parish Public School System is authorized to place one detached electronic variable message sign at Lincoln School for the Arts, 1429 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072 provided all necessary documentation is submitted to the Department of Building Permits and all required permits are obtained.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148541 A resolution approving Amendment No. 3, which amends the existing Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and ECM Consultants, Inc., dated June 18, 2019, for construction management services for the proposed East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements, to rearrange engineering fees to provide the final construction cost estimate on the East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4), which does not increase the overall Not-to-Exceed fee of $500,000.00, and to authorize the addition of a subcontractor to the contract. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, hereinafter called the “Owner”, and ECM Consultants, Inc., hereinafter called the “Engineer”, dated June 18, 2019, (Resolution No. 133666 dated May 22, 2019), Amendment No. 1 dated July 7, 2022, (Resolution No. 139830 dated June 15, 2022), and Amendment No. 2 dated June 4, 2025, (Resolution No. 146447 dated May 21, 2025) for Construction Management for the following projects: Bacteriological and Wet Chemistry Laboratory at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant, and East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4); and WHEREAS, the Bacteriological and Wet Chemistry Laboratory at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant is finished and construction for the East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4) is anticipated to begin later this year; and WHEREAS, the Engineer proposes to utilize the services of a subconsultant for providing the final construction cost estimate on the East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4); and WHEREAS, the Engineer and the Department of Water have negotiated additional fees of $67,053.00 (Not to Exceed) for Final Independent Cost Estimating and $2,119.68 (Not to Exceed) for Coordination with Jefferson Parish and Project Team items under the East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4), and reductions of $391.57 for Final Independent Cost Estimating and $2,489.60 for Coordination with Jefferson Parish and Project Team items under Bacteriological and Wet Chemistry Laboratory at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant, and reductions of $66,291.51 for Initial Independent Cost Estimating item under the East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4) for no additional cost for this project; and WHEREAS, Resolution 101506 requires that each prime professional service provider submit to the Parish an affidavit containing a list of subcontractors involved in each contract; and WHEREAS, ECM Consultants, Inc. wishes to add Alliance Engineering, LLC to the list of subcontractors authorized to provide professional services under this contract.

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. 3, which amends the existing Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and ECM Consultants, Inc., dated June 18, 2019, to rearrange engineering fees to provide the final construction cost estimate on the East Bank Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II (P4).

SECTION 2. That no additional engineering fees are associated with this Amendment.

SECTION 3. That the contracted fee shall continue to be charged to Budget Account No. 45400-4045-7451 (54029.013).

SECTION 4. ECM Consultants, Inc. is authorized to add Alliance Engineering, LLC to the list of subcontractors authorized to provide professional services under this contract.

SECTION 5. That all other terms, provisions, and conditions

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 Published In: The Advocate/ Times-Picayune Newspaper, May 13, 2026 None 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148545 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permits and Officer/Manager Permits: RETAIL- NEW (2026)

ABO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Keisha Henry

1074079926

4/29/2026

Logan Jean Parish Jean Matthew Nguyen Malachi Dupre Joseph Dardar

1078118978

4/30/2026

1078121074

5/6/2026

Abdel Khalaf

1078122702

5/6/2026

It’s Therapy LLC 2139 Stumpf Blvd. #G Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Kenji Kazoku LLC 2929 Metairie Rd. #100A Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Restaurant Des Familles 7163 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Lapalco Quick Save LLC 6501 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

NAME

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148546 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: Alcoholic Beverage Outlets: INDIVIDUALS/SERVERS NAME

VICE NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Katie Robin

V110223

5/5/2026

Cabrina James

V114322

5/5/2026

Natalie Traylor

V115403

5/5/2026

Sydni McClain

V116182

5/5/2026

Amy Barient

V119883

5/5/2026

Jared Remondet

V123303

5/5/2026

Genesis Mata

V123806

4/29/2026

Tiffany Perkins

V124843

5/5/2026

Cambre L. Vegas

V129766

5/5/2026

Jessica Janay Nelson

V129767

5/5/2026

Renisa Craig-Green

V129783

5/5/2026

Diamond Lawrence

V129784

5/5/2026

Hooters Metairie 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Hooters Westbank 2781 Belle Chasse Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Ste. 1008 New Orleans, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Hooter’s Westbank 2781 Belle Chasse Hwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Barataria Tavern 3335 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Boomtown Hotel & Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Klassic Bar & Grill 3700 Westbank Expy.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Lefort’s Seafood 1512 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 2015 Woodmere Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Boomtown Hotel & Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 620 Terry Pkwy.

Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Troy Smith

V129786

5/5/2026

Mar’quell Williams

V129803

4/29/2026

Shana Figaro

V129805

5/5/2026

Jasmine Baker

V129806

5/5/2026

Lauren L. Langford

V129823

5/5/2026

Gabriela Rogers

V129825

5/5/2026

Rhonda Pace

V129826

5/5/2026

Ashanti Green

V129827

5/5/2026

I’Janae Nija Johnson

V129828

5/5/2026

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Boomtown Hotel & Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058

(Council District 1)

Lefort’s Seafood 1512 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Nola Steak 4132 Peters Rd., Ste.-2nd Level Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Hooter’s Westbank 2781 Belle Chasse Hwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 456 Lapalco Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Café Nola 2151 Lapalco Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

are hereby approved.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148547 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That 2026 Tobacco Permits and Officer/ Manager Permits: RETAIL – NEW (2026) NAME

TO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Abdel Khalaf

1078122725

5/6/2026

Lapalco Quick Save LLC 6501 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

hereby

ed

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 20th day of May, 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. 148549 A resolution authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace two (2) hydraulic elevators at Juvenile Court located at 1546 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA and designating this project as sales tax exempt for the Department of General Services. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, this work is needed to modernize (2) existing elevators at the Juvenile Court; 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 specifications for this bid contains 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 of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department Jefferson Parish, be and is hereby authorized, to advertise for sealed bids for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace two (2) hydraulic elevators at Juvenile Court located at 1546 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA for the Department of General Services.

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 all costs associated with the advertisement shall be charged to the following Account Number: 45850-40857540 (58514.082).

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 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148548 A resolution authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for the construction of Crochet Park, in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by Dana Brown & Associates, Inc. and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of Dana Brown & Associates, Inc. to provide professional architectural and engineering services relating to the design and construction administration for the Crochet Park project; and WHEREAS, the design of Crochet Park is complete; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council desires to advertise for competitive bids in accordance with LRS 38:2212, et seq., for the award of a contract in the name of the Jefferson Parish Council; 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”; and WHEREAS, the Official Journal for Jefferson Parish is The New Orleans Advocate; and WHEREAS, sufficient local funds are available to advertise this 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 Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the construction of Crochet Park, in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by Dana Brown & Associates, Inc. and designating this project as sales tax exempt.

SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Louisiana Public Bid Law LRS 38:2211 et. seq. in the Jefferson Parish advertising procedures in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form, and Specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That the cost of construction is to be charged to Account No. 44680-4015-7454 (46828.009.

SECTION 4. That the cost of advertisement is to be charged to Account No. 44680-4015-7540 (46828.009).

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 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148550 A resolution authorizing the Department of Purchasing to advertise and accept sealed bids for a two (2) year pre-placed emergency waterline point repair contract, for use in response to a natural disaster or state of emergency in Jefferson Parish for emergency repairs on the Parish’s water distribution system, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water. The contract is designated as “Sales Tax Exempt” and includes all the necessary language related to this exemption in the bid specifications. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, it is necessary to have contractor’s support immediately available to perform emergency point repairs on the Parish’s water distribution system in response to a natural disaster or state of emergency in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, activation and use of this contract will only be authorized in the event that the repairs would require equipment, resources, and manpower to supplement the Department’s in-house maintenance / repair division in response to a natural disaster or state of emergency in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the contract is designated as “Sales Tax Exempt” and includes all the necessary language related to this exemption in the bid specifications; and WHEREAS, the current contract (Contract No. 55-00022065) ends on June 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date for the current contract total $451,667.00.

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 Department of Purchasing is hereby authorized to advertise and accept sealed bids for a two (2) year pre-placed emergency waterline point repair contract for use in response to a natural disaster or state of emergency in Jefferson Parish for emergency repairs on the Parish’s water distribution system, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water.

SECTION 2. That in advertising for sealed bids, all the usual requirements as are provided in normal Jefferson Parish advertising procedures be included in the advertisement, the bid proposal form, and specifications for this contract.

SECTION 3. That the cost of the advertisement shall be charged to Account No. 53010-3900-7540 for the Department of Water.

SECTION 4. That the contract is designated as “Sales Tax Exempt” and includes all the necessary language related to this exemption in the bid specifications.

SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148551 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for a pre-placed emergency contract with sealed bids for a three (3) year contract to provide emergency oxygen cylinders and supplies for Jefferson Parish during a declared emergency. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, as a result of a disaster event, Jefferson Parish residents may need oxygen during electrical power outages; and WHEREAS, activation and use of the emergency portion of the contract may be authorized in the event of a Natural Disaster, State of Emergency or emergency event; 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 product needed within the terms of the three-year contract; and WHEREAS, FEMA requires that these services be competitively bid; and WHEREAS, the Parish desires to have a pre-disaster event contract in place to provide said services.

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 a three (3) year contract providing emergency supply of oxygen cylinders and supplies for Jefferson Parish during a declared emergency to the Department of Emergency Management.

SECTION 2. That in advertising, all the usual requirements as are provided in regular Jefferson Parish advertising procedures be included in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form, and Specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That the cost of advertising the above referenced project be charged to Account No. 10010-0140-114-7540.

SECTION 4. That all costs associated with this project shall be charged to Account 7690 (Disaster Event) of the user department.

SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148552 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for a pre-placed emergency contract with sealed bids for a three (3) year contract to provide emergency transportation assets for Jefferson Parish during a declared emergency. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, as a result of a disaster event, Jefferson Parish residents may need to be evacuated from the parish through a transportation asset vendor; and WHEREAS, activation and use of the emergency portion of the contract may be authorized in the event of a Natural Disaster, State of Emergency or emergency event; 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 product needed within the terms of the three-year contract; and WHEREAS, FEMA requires that these services be competitively bid; and WHEREAS, the Parish desires to have a pre-disaster event contract in place to provide said services.

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 a three (3) year contract providing emergency transportation assets for Jefferson Parish during a declared emergency to the Department of Emergency Management.

SECTION 2. That in advertising, all the usual requirements as are provided in regular Jefferson Parish advertising procedures be included in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form, and Specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That the cost of advertising the above referenced project be charged to Account No. 10010-0140-114-7540.

SECTION 4. That all costs associated with this bid shall be charged to Account 7690 (Disaster Event) of the user department.

SECTION 5. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to implement 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148553 A resolution amending Resolution No. 148122, adopted on March 18, 2026, which accepted the lowest responsible bid of Supreme Roofing & Construction, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149389 for all labor and materials needed to supply and install canopies and forklift parking area for the Jefferson Parish Emergency Management Department located at 910 3rd St, Gretna, LA 70053 for a cost not to exceed fifty-three thousand one hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($53,150.00).

(Council District 1) WHEREAS, Resolution 148122, adopted on March 18, 2026, accepted the lowest responsible bid of Supreme Roofing & Construction, LLC for all labor and materials needed to supply and install canopies and forklift parking area for the Jefferson Parish Emergency Management Department located at 910 3rd St, Gretna, LA 70053; and WHEREAS, the approved Resolution did not include necessary sales tax exemption language.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the preamble of Resolution 148122 is amended as follows: A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Supreme Roofing & Construction, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149389 for all labor and materials needed to supply and install canopies and forklift parking area for the Jefferson Parish Emergency Management Department located at 910 3rd St, Gretna, LA 70053 for a cost not to exceed fifty-three thousand one hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($53,150.00) and designating this project as sales tax exempt.”

SECTION 2. That Section 5 be added stating the following: “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 3. That Section 6 be added stating the following: “That the Director of Emergency Management is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for Supreme Roofing & Construction, LLC and its sub-contractors.”

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148554 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of EMR Services, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 5000149691 for a three-year contract for full maintenance, service, and repairs, of hydraulic passenger elevators for the Department of Library at the bid tabulation price of $35,928.00. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $35,928.00 for the 3 years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Council Districts 1 & 5) WHEREAS, bids were received on March 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by EMR Services, LLC in the amount of $35,928.00; and WHEREAS, Otis Elevator Company was rejected as they signed the bid form using a font signature, did not submit a 5% Surety Bond, did not acknowledge addendum #1, and did not submit the Generic Bid Affidavit; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $26,912.00 for the current contract (Contract No. 55-21209) with EMR Services, LLC for the period from July 6, 2023 to present; and WHEREAS, the current contract (Contract No.55-21209) will expire on July 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $35,928.00 for the three-year term of this Agreement.

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 EMR Services, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149691 for a three-year contract for full maintenance, service, and repairs of hydraulic passenger elevators for the Department of Library at the bid tabulation price of $35,928.00 is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Director of Library is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.”

SECTION 3. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 21790-2451-XXX-7431.3 (Elevators) of the Department of Library.

SECTION 4. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $35,928.00 for the three years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148555 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Louisiana Office Products, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149838 for a two (2) year contract for supply of bond paper for all Jefferson Parish Departments at the bid tabulation price of $364,645.00. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $400,000.00 for the two (2) years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on April 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Louisiana Office Products, Inc. in the amount of $364,645.00; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $233,413.38 for the current contract (Contract No. 55-22047) with Louisiana Office Products, Inc. for the period from August 9, 2024 to present; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $400,000.00 for the two (2) years, for supply of bond paper for all Jefferson Parish Departments.

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 Louisiana Office Products, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149838 for a two (2) year contract for supply of bond paper for all Jefferson Parish Departments, at the bid tabulation price of $364,645.00, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 7210 of the User Department.

SECTION 3. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $400,000.00 for the two (2) years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148556 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of H & O Investments, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149757 for a two-year contract for labor and materials for turnkey landscape bed maintenance operations at the bid tabulation price of $300,420.00 for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways - Public Works. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 for the two 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 April 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by H & O Investments, LLC in the amount of $300,420.00; and WHEREAS, expenditures under the current two (2) year contract (55-22039) for labor and materials for turnkey landscape bed maintenance operations for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways - Public Works for the period of 07/11/24 thru 07/10/26 (Bid No. 50-00144499) with Corporate Green, LLC are $289,627.09 (thru present); and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures shall not exceed $500,000.00 for the two years, labor and materials for turnkey landscape bed maintenance operations.

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 H & O Investments, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149757 for a two-year contract for labor and materials for turnkey landscape bed maintenance operations at the bid tabulation price of $300,420.00, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 22200-3050-7341.1 (Service Contract) of the Department of Parkways.

SECTION 3. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $500,000.00 for the two year(s), by a factor of not more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148557 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Stick It To ‘Em, Inc. under Bid Proposal Number 5000149765 for a two-year contract for the supply of vehicle decals for the Department of Fleet Management at the bid tabulation price of one hundred and eleven thousand two hundred ten dollars and seventy five cents ($111,210.75). Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000.00) for the two years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on April 21, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Stick It To ‘Em, Inc. in the amount of one hundred and eleven thousand two hundred ten dollars and seventy-five cents ($111,210.75); and WHEREAS, Crescent Decal Specialists and Crystal Clear Imaging, LLC were disqualified for having invalid affidavits and Vivid Ink New Orleans, LLC was disqualified for not having the signatory’s name on the Evidence of Authority; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled one hundred and fifty five thousand four hundred thirty three dollars and seventeen cents ($155,433.17) for the current contract 5500021927 with Vivid Ink New Orleans, LLC. for the period from May 19, 2024 to present; and WHEREAS, the current contract 55-00021927 will expire on May 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed one hundred and sixty five thousand dollars ($165,000.00) for the two years, for the supply of vehicle decals.

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 Stick It To ‘Em, Inc. under Bid Proposal Number 50-00149765 for a two year contract for supply of vehicle decals for the Department of Fleet Management at the bid tabulation price of one hundred and eleven thousand two hundred ten dollars and seventy five cents ($111,210.75), be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account Number 7231.2 of the Department of Fleet Management.

SECTION 3. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed one hundred and sixty five thousand dollars ($165,000.00) for the two years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On the motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148558 A resolution authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 to contract number 55-23306 (Instrument No. 12601951, MOB 5138, Folio 104) with Roofing Solutions, LLC dated March 19, 2026, under Bid No. 50-147982, in the additional amount of Twenty-nine thousand, thirtythree dollars and thirty-five cents ($29,033.35) making a new contract cap of four-hundred twenty- seven thousand, seven hundred thirty-three dollars and thirtyfive cents. ($427,733.35), the cumulative total of the change order representing a 7.3% increase relative to the original amount of the contract and adding twentyone (21) days to the contract with a new completion date of August 4, 2026. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147046 authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on September 17, 2025, the Department of Library advertised for sealed bids for the roof replacement at the Lakeshore Library located at 1000 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70005, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by RCL Architecture, LLC; and WHEREAS, bids were received on August 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Roofing Solutions, LLC in the amount of $398,700.00; and WHEREAS, due to variations in the roof slopes requiring additional tapered insulation, Change Order No. 1 will include the cost of tapered insulation which will result in an increase to the contract in the amount of $29,033.35 and an increase in the contract time by twenty-one (21) calendar days due to field conditions beyond his control; and WHEREAS, the engineering firm of RCL Architecture, LLC, who was selected for design and construction administration services by the Parish Council, recommends approval of Change Order No. 1.

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 55-23306 (Instrument No. 12601951, MOB 5138, Folio 104), with Roofing Solutions, LLC, December 4, 2025 under Bid No. 50-147982, for an additional twenty-nine thousand, thirty-three dollars and thirty-five cents ($29,033.35) making a new contract cap of fourhundred twenty- seven thousand, seven hundred thirty-three dollars and thirty-five cents. ($427,733.35), the cumulative total of the change order representing a 7.3% increase relative to the original amount of the contract and adding twenty-one (21) days to the contract with a new completion date of August 4, 2026 for the Lakeshore Library Metairie, Louisiana 70005 for the Jefferson Parish Library Department.

SECTION 2. That the cost of Change Order No. 1 shall be charged to Account No. 44780-4016-7431.1 (47821-012).

SECTION 3. 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 necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution to approve said Change Order No. 1 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148559 A resolution amending Resolution No. 148128, adopted on March 18, 2026, which approved Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 55-00022929 dated August 5, 2025, with Dean Equipment Inc. for the Upper Barataria Terrace Project, to correct the term of the Agreement listed in the preamble and Section 1 and to correct the number of additional calendar days in Change Order No. 2 and to correct the New Date for Completion in Change Order No. 2. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Resolution 148128 approved Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 55-00022929 for an increase of $465,000.00 (22.5% increase) to the original contract amount of $2,075,000.00 for a new contract amount of $2,540,000.00 and the addition of 455 calendar days to the contract time for a new substantial completion date of April 24, 2027, for the Upper Barataria Terrace Project; and WHEREAS, the Preamble and Section 1 of Resolution No. 148128 need to be amended to reflect the correct new substantial completion date of the Contract, which is June 21, 2027; and WHEREAS, the Change Order No. 2 additional calendar days needs to be corrected which is 456 calendar days; and WHEREAS, the Change Order No. 2 New Date for Completion needs to be corrected which is June 21, 2027.

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 Preamble of Resolution No. 148128 is hereby amended to correct the timeframe of the Agreement and shall read as follows: A resolution approving Change Order No. 2 to the Contract No. 55-00022929 dated August 5, 2025, with Dean Equipment Inc. (Instrument 12532218, Mortgage Book 5121, Page 342), for an increase of $465,000.00 (22.5% increase) to the original contract amount of $2,075,000.00 for a new contract amount of $2,540,000.00 and the addition of 456 calendar days to the contract time for a new substantial completion date of June 21, 2027, for the Upper Barataria Terrace Project, Public Works Project No. 2024-022-CM, Proposal No. 50-00147401.

SECTION 2. That the Eighth Whereas Clause is hereby amended to correct the time frame of the Agreement and shall read as follows: WHEREAS, Freese and Nichols has reviewed the request and has recommended extending the contract term by 456 calendar days; and SECTION 3. That Section 1 of Resolution No. 148128 is hereby amended to correct the timeframe in the Agreement and shall read as follows: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Change Order No. 2 to the Contract No. 55-00022929 dated August 5, 2025, with Dean Equipment Inc. (Instrument 12532218, Mortgage Book 5121, Page 342), for an increase of $465,000.00 (22.5% increase) to the original contract amount of $2,075,000.00 for a new contract amount of $2,540,000.00 and the addition of 456 calendar days to the contract time for a new substantial completion date of June 21, 2027 for the Upper Barataria Terrace Project, Public Works Project No. 2024-022-CM, Proposal No. 50-00147401.

SECTION 4. That Change Order No. 2 additional calendar days is hereby corrected to be 456 calendar days.

SECTION 5. That Change Order No. 2 New Date for Completion is hereby corrected to be June 21, 2027.

SECTION 6. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148560 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-23086 dated September 9, 2025, with Broadmoor, LLC (Instrument 12537322 Mortgage Book 5124, Page 737) for an addition of $213,055.00 (21.75% increase) to the original contract amount and an additional 32 calendar days to the contract time for the Russell Street Drainage Pump Station-Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2019-009-DR, Proposal No. 50-147943. Work associated with this Change Order is completed and within the original scope of the project.

(Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and Broadmoor, LLC, (hereinafter, CONTRACTOR), dated September 9, 2025, authorized by Resolution No. 146878 (adopted on 8/20/2025), to construct the Russell Street Drainage Pump Station-Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2019-009-DR, for the bid amount of $1,742,993.20;

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS and WHEREAS, during construction the existing sewer system was found to be in conflict with the drainage trench, requiring additional sheeting and shoring as well as temporary by pass pumping, which resulted in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $192,987.00; and WHEREAS, in addition to the sewer system, it was necessary to removal additional unforeseen abandoned structures discovered during excavation which resulted in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $20,068.00; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to add 32 calendar days to contract time for the change order work; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 in the amounts of $213,055.00 represents a 21.75% increase to the original contract amount from $1,742,993.20 to $1,956,048.20; and WHEREAS, the engineering firm of All South Consulting Engineers, LLC, who was selected for Construction Administration and Resident Inspection services, recommends approval of Change Order No. 1; 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 the Contract No. 55-23086 dated September 9, 2025, with Broadmoor, LLC (Instrument 12537322 Mortgage Book 5124, Page 737) for an addition of $213,055.00 (21.75% increase) to the original contract amount and an additional 32 calendar days to the contract time for the Russell Street Drainage Pump StationPhase I, Public Works Project No. 2019-009-DR, Proposal No. 50-147943.

SECTION 2. That there have been no previously recorded change orders.

SECTION 3. That the cost of this construction is to be funded from Account No. 45230-4039-7454 (52356.093).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148561 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. (MOB 5144, PAGE 963, INSTRUMENT 12611009) under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148947, to correct the term of the Agreement for the two (2) year contract for water line point repairs (to be used for daily emergency repairs) for the Department of Water. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147977, adopted on February 25, 2026, accepted the lowest responsible bid of Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. received on January 8, 2026, in the amount $7,031,619.00, for the two (2) year contract for water line point repairs (to be used for daily emergency repairs) for the Department of Water, (MOB 5144, PAGE 963, INSTRUMENT 12611009), Bid Proposal No. 50-00148947; and WHEREAS, the incorrect term was included in the Contract and required correction to read “The Contract shall be for two (2) years beginning on the date the contract is fully executed and shall terminate at midnight on the date of the second anniversary date thereafter.”

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 Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148947 to correct the term of the Agreement for the two (2) year contract for water line point repairs (to be used for daily emergency repairs) for the Department of Water.

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 The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148562 A resolution granting an acceptance to Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC upon adoption of this resolution, for their completed contract (55-23012), dated September 10, 2025, bid under Bid No. 5000147713, in the amount of Ninety-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($98,335.00) to provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, crane services, and all other incidentals to remove, properly dispose of, supply, and install one (1) new gas-fired water boiler at the Thomas F. Donelon Building located at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA, for the Department of General Services, which contract is recorded with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court in MOB 5125, FOLIO 53, Instrument No. 12537687. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, bids were received on June 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146672 adopted July 23, 2025, accepted Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC bid under Bid No. 50-00147713, in the amount of Ninety-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($98,335.00), to provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, crane services, and all other incidentals to remove, properly dispose of, supply, and install one (1) new gas-fired water boiler at the Thomas F. Donelon Building located at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA, for the Department of General Services; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147985 adopted February 25, 2026 approved Change Order No. 1 for modifications needed to increase the flue pipe from 14” to 20”, increasing the contract cap by $4,900.00 with a new contract cap of $103,235.00; and WHEREAS, all work described in the contract was completed satisfactory.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC, is hereby granted an acceptance, upon adoption of this resolution, for their completed contract (55-23012), dated September 10, 2025, bid under Bid No. 50-00147713, for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, crane services, and all other incidentals to remove, properly dispose of, supply, and install one (1) new gas-fired water boiler at the Thomas F. Donelon Building for the Department of General Services which contract is recorded with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court in MOB 5125, FOLIO 53, Instrument No. 12537687.

SECTION 2. That Change Order No. 1 was for modifications needed to increase the flue pipe from 14” to 20”, increasing the contract cap by $4,900.00 with a new contract cap of $103,235.00, which was recorded with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court in MOB 5142, FOLIO 804, Instrument No. 12608152.

SECTION 3. That the said Mechanical Resource Contractors, 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 Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC shall furnish the Department of General Services of Jefferson Parish with a clear lien and privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation of said certificate, the Department of General Services 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION IS HERE BY CANCELLED A resolution appointing Mr. Edward A. “Ned” Rodrigue to the Inspector General Quality Assurance Review Advisory Committee established by Section 2-155.10(16) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, replacing Mr. John Benz as the representative of the Jefferson Parish Council on the committee. (Deferred from April 22, 2026). (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. Edward A. “Ned” Rodrigue is hereby appointed to the Inspector General Quality Assurance Review Advisory Committee established by Section 2-155.10(16) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, replacing Mr. John Benz as the representative of the Jefferson Parish Council on the committee.

SECTION 2. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Edward A. “Ned” Rodrigue John Benz, Nedr51@yahoo.com.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION IS HEREBY CANCELLED A resolution appointing Bryan C. Reuter to the Inspector General Quality Assurance Review Advisory Committee established by Section 2-155.10(16) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, replacing Mr. John Benz as the representative of the Jefferson Parish Council on the committee. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Bryan C. Reuter meets the requirements of Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Section2-155.10(16).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Bryan C. Reuter is hereby appointed to the Inspector General Quality Assurance Review Advisory Committee established by Section 2-155.10(16) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, replacing Mr. John Benz as the representative of the Jefferson Parish Council on the committee.

SECTION 2. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to bcr@stanleyreuter.com.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148563 A resolution authorizing the Parish of Jefferson to endorse the Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance Act and to urge Congress to consider and advance federal policy options to improve insurance affordability and availability. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, since Hurricane Ida’s impact and Risk Rating 2.0’s implementation in 2021, Jefferson Parish residents have expressed heightened concern about both homeowners insurance and flood insurance cost and availability; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has implemented risk mitigation projects, including elevating homes and constructing living shorelines, and intends ongoing and future investment in risk management to be incentivized by insurance methodologies; and WHEREAS, according to Benjamin J. Keys and Philip Mulder’s “Property Insurance and Disaster Risk: New Evidence from Mortgage Escrow Data” NBER Working Paper, the average Jefferson Parish homeonwers’ insurance premium is $5,790, the thirteenth highest average premium of all counties nationally; and WHEREAS, via the Coalition for Sustainabel Flood Insurance (CSFI)’s analysis of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data, the average Jefferson Parish premium under Risk Rating 2.0 is $2,155.00, a 150.5% increase from legacy rates; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) compiled a Jefferson Parish “Insurance Report and Action Plan” in 2023, identifying “Explore the feasibility of a greater federal or regional role in property and hazard insurance” as a future action item; and WHEREAS, CSFI published the “Policy Options for a Natural Catastrophe Insurance Program” white paper in January 2026, indentifying the need for “a study commission involving experts across sectors should be authorized by Congress; and to evaluate all options and formally recommend an appropriate intervention”; and WHEREAS, subquently, the bipartisan “Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance Act” was introduced in the House of Representative as H.R.8439 in April 2026 in part by Troy A. Carter, Sr (D-LA) and Mike Ezell (R-MS); and WHEREAS, the bill would “establish a nonpartisan commission on natural disaster risk management, insurance, and other financial and economic protection” composed of experts in “insurance, reinsurance, insurance regulation, policyholder concerns, emergency management, risk management, public finance, financial markets, actuarial analysis, flood mapping and planning, structural engineering, building standards, land use planning, natural disasters, meteorology, seismology, environmental issues, quantitative catastrophic risk modeling”; and WHEREAS, the Commission’s duties include assessing “current efforts of States, communities, and individuals to mitigate their natural disaster risks, including the affordability and effectiveness of such mitigation,” “the current condition of, as well as the outlook for, the availability and affordability of property and casualty insurance in all regions of the country and an analysis of factors that may be adversely impacting such availability and affordability,” “the appropriate role, if any, for the Federal Government in the stabilization of property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, or other impacted markets following catastrophic loss events”; and WHEREAS, within two years, the Commission would submit a report including “a detailed statement of the findings” and “recommendations for legislative, regulatory, administrative, or other actions at the Federal, State, or local levels”.

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 of Jefferson endorses the Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance Act, and urges action by the 119th Congress to enact the bill.

SECTION 2. That the Parish of Jefferson is “thought partner” to CSFI’s “Policy Options for a Natural Catastrophe Insurance Program” white paper.

SECTION 3. That the Parish of Jefferson supports the continued work of Congress, CSFI, JEDCO, Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), Home Builders of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO), National Association of Counties (NACo) and other organizations towards the assessment and of actions at the Federal, State, or local levels that affect disaster risk management and insurance.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION IS HEREBY CANCELLED A resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Champions Sports Management LLC dated March 24, 2026 regarding funding for concession equipment at the John Alario Jr. Sports Complex, which provides for an additional $150,000.00 in funding for the construction of covered open-air shelters at the Complex, the purchase and installation of a modular building, and the purchase and golf carts, and adds additional insurance requirements. (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, Champions Sports Management LLC (“Organization”) manages the operations of the John Alario Jr. Sports Complex (“Complex”); and WHEREAS, the Organization has successfully attracted a number of tournaments at the Complex, which has drawn teams from across the region and the country; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148052, adopted on February 25, 2026, approved a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (“Parish”) and the Organization to provide funding for a concession stand at the John Alario Jr. Sports Complex at a cost not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00) for the public purpose of providing enhanced recreational facilities for athletes and spectators (“Original Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was entered into on March 24, 2026; and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION desires to construct covered open-air shelters and to acquire a modular building and golf carts for use at the Complex; and

WHEREAS, PARISH desires to provide ORGANIZATION with funding of up to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to assist with these enhancements; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of this Amendment is to provide economic assistance for ORGANIZATION to implement enhancements to operations and amenities in order for it to remain competitive in attracting tournaments, which encourages sports tourism to Jefferson Parish and has positive economic impacts; and WHEREAS, PARISH and ORGANIZATION mutually desire to amend Section 1 (“Scope of the Agreement”) of the Original Agreement to add the construction of open-air shelters, the purchase and installation of a modular building, and the purchase of golf carts, to amend Section 2 (“Payment”) to increase the maximum contract amount from Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00) to One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Dollars ($163,000.00), and to amend Section 8 (“Insurance”) to require an Installation Floater policy or a Builder’s Risk policy during the period of time that the construction of the open-air covered shelters and the assembly/installation of the modular building is undertaken; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of enhanced competitiveness of recreational facility operations and amenities that encourage sports tourism to Jefferson Parish and generate positive economic impacts, 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 PARISH desires to cooperate with WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project.

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 Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Champions Sports Management LLC dated March 24, 2026 regarding funding for concession equipment at the John Alario Jr. Sports Complex, which provides for an additional $150,000.00 in funding for the construction of covered open-air shelters at the Complex, the purchase and installation of a modular building, and the purchase and golf carts, and adds additional insurance requirements, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the additional $150,000.00 in funding provided through this Amendment No. 1 shall be charged to Account No. 22520-2297-7680.419 (25207.000).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148564 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., dated December 18, 2025, to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Bucktown Harbor Parking and Pathways, to decrease the scope of work, thereby decreasing the total contract amount from $418,020.00 to $306,127.00, 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 5) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, hereinafter called the “Owner”, and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., hereinafter called the “Firm”, dated December 18, 2025, as authorized by Resolution No. 147565 (dated December 10, 2025); and WHEREAS, the scope of the project has been revised by the Owner to move some items into the Bucktown Harbor Multipurpose Pavilion project; and WHEREAS, the FIRM and the Director of Capital Projects have negotiated a reduction of fee of $111,893.00 due to the reduction in project scope.

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. 1, which amends the existing Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., dated December 18, 2025 to provide professional engineering services for Bucktown Harbor Parking and Pathways to decrease the scope of work, thereby decreasing the total contract value from $418,020.00 to $306,127.00, 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. 44680-4051-7451 (46825.013), Contract No. 55-23193.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148565 A resolution ratifying an agreement with All South Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide construction administration and resident inspection supplemental services for Bucktown Boat Dock and Sewer Pump Out project funded by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) not-to-exceed $214,355.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146337, adopted April 30, 2025 the Jefferson Parish Council authorized its Purchasing Department to advertise for Statements of Qualifications for persons or firms interested in providing professional engineering services for the Bucktown Transient Dock and Sewer Pump Out project; and WHEREAS, the project was fully designed by MSMM Engineering, LLC and bids will be received June 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146849, adopted on August 20, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of All South Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide construction administration and resident inspection supplemental services for the Bucktown Boat Dock and Sewer Pump Out project; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the construction administration and resident inspection for the Bucktown Boat Dock and Sewer Pump Out project; and WHEREAS, the Office of Ecosystem and Coastal Management and All South Consulting Engineers have negotiated a fee of $214,355.00 for all services; and WHEREAS, the OWNER has received Federal financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block GrantDisaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development (referred to as “LOCD”) awarded under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) and memorialized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) #2000765526; and WHEREAS, one of the approved RCIP program projects is Project No. 26LDRC7719, described as Bucktown Community Boat Dock in the amount of $2,500,000 CDBG-DR funds, (“Bucktown Boat Dock”) and these funds are governed by the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement #2000765526 between the OWNER and LOCD; and WHEREAS, FIRM was selected pursuant to a competitive Statement of Qualification process and represents that it has the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to assist the OWNER to perform the services under this Agreement for the Bucktown Boat Dock and Sewer Pump Out 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 Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson All South Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide construction administration and resident inspection for the Bucktown Boat Dock and Sewer Pump Out project for a fee of $214,355.00, 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 is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account numbers 21310-1195-139-7331(13135.027), 21610-1290-7451(16421.001) and 21610-1290-7451(16421.002).

SECTION 3. That the Council Chair or, in her absence, the Vice-Chair 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148566 A resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the engineering agreement with Principal Engineering, Inc. for the design and construction administration of a new Drainage pump station at the north end of Chighizola Lane in Grand Isle to increase the basic engineering fee and supplemental engineering fee and establish a new total cost of the contract in the amount of $289,902.50.

(Council District 1) WHEREAS, there exists an agreement dated April 1, 2020 with Principal Engineering, Inc., authorized by Resolution No. 135473 (adopted on March 11, 2020), to provide engineering services which cost under $300,000.00 for Grand Isle Pump Station No. 2 (Chighizola Lane); and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1, authorized by Resolution No. 141271 (adopted on February 8, 2023) extended the contract by a period of two years to establish a new expiration date on April 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2, authorized by Resolution No. 143262 (adopted on December 6, 2023) increased the basic engineering fee by $62,360.00; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 3, authorized by Resolution No.145910 (adopted on February 26, 2025) extended the contract by a period of three years to establish a new expiration date on April 1, 2028; and WHEREAS, scope of project and Opinion of Probable Cost have increased resulting in a need to increase the basic engineering fee by $2,064.00 to a total of $127,274.00; and WHEREAS, the increase in scope also results in a need to increase the supplemental engineering fee by $79,800.00 to a total of $162,628.50; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the contract will therefore increase by $81,864.00 from $208,038.50 to $289,902.50.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED it is hereby agreed between the parties hereto that the Agreement of April 1, 2020 be amended as follows: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Principal Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering services for the design and construction administration of a new Drainage pump station at the north end of Chighizola Lane in Grand Isle to increase the basic engineering fee and supplemental engineering fee and establish a new total cost of the contract in the amount of $289,902.50.

SECTION 2. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. 45210-4037-7451(52117.001).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148567 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Pivotal Engineering, LLC, to provide professional engineering services for design and construction administration for the 4th Street Shared-Use Path – Phase 1 (Texaco Lane to Gretna City Limits) Project, Project Number 2023-051-RB for the Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering at a fee of $271,200.88, 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, by virtue of Resolution No. 147082, (adopted September 17, 2025), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Pivotal Engineering, LLC, to provide routine engineering services which cost under $500,000.00 for Streets Projects, excluding resident inspection, to provide design and construction administration services for 4th Street Shared-Use Path – Phase 1 (Texaco Lane to Gretna City Limits); and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction administration services for the design of a new multiuse path and upgrades to the drainage on 4th Street between Texaco Lane and the Gretna City Limits; and WHEREAS, Pivotal Engineering, LLC, requests to add T. Baker Smith, LLC, as a subcontractor to perform Topographic Surveying Services; and WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering and the Pivotal Engineering, LLC, have negotiated a basic services fee of $251,730.88 and a supplemental services fee of $19,470.00; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) will participate 75% in the basic engineering services for preliminary design and final design and 75% in the supplemental service for topographic surveying services for the project, and the remaining fees for preliminary design, final design, and topographic surveying services will remain at Jefferson Parish’s expense; and WHEREAS, FP&C has indicated their funding at this time is limited to the proposed construction documents phase (preliminary design and final design) and FP&C will evaluate funding past design prior to bidding; and WHEREAS, Resident Inspection services have been excluded at this time, but will be incorporated when FP&C participation is determined.

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 Pivotal Engineering, LLC, to provide professional engineering services for the 4th Street Shared-Use Path – Phase 1 (Texaco Lane to Gretna City Limits) Project, Project Number 2023-051RB for the Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering at a fee of $271,200.88, be and hereby is authorized and that additionally, the agreement shall include the firm of T. Baker Smith, LLC, as a subcontractor to the contract.

SECTION 2. That FP&C will participate 75% of basic engineering services for preliminary design and final design and 75% of supplemental services for topographic surveying services and remaining fees for preliminary design, final design, and topographic surveying services will remain at Jefferson Parish’s expense.

SECTION 3. That costs of the professional engineering basic services and supplemental services shall be charged to budget account no. 44630-4012-7451 (46311.012).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148568 A resolution approving Amendment No. 7 to the Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional services associated with a new treatment plant on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, dated May 24, 2016, Contract No. 55-0015880, which modifies the agreement expiration date to May 23, 2028. This Amendment does not increase the total cost of the Agreement which remains at $10,443,627.67 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract approved by resolution of the Council. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between Jefferson Parish (OWNER) and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (ENGINEER) dated May 24, 2016, as authorized by Resolution No. 127052 adopted May 11, 2016, to provide professional services associated with a new water treatment plant on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, there is an Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Agreement dated November 1, 2016, as authorized by Resolution No. 128068 adopted October 19, 2016, to provide design, bidding, construction administration, and supplemental services for improvements at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, there is an Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Agreement dated October 16, 2017 as authorized by Resolution No. 130127 adopted October 4, 2017, to add fees for additional Basic and Supplemental services for improvements at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, there is an Amendment No. 3 to the Engineering Agreement dated May 26, 2020 as authorized by Resolution No. 135590 adopted April 8, 2020, to add fees for additional Basic and Supplemental services for improvements at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, there is an Amendment No. 4 to the Engineering Agreement dated April 28, 2022 as authorized by Resolution No. 139406 adopted April 6, 2022, to add fees for additional Basic and Supplemental services for improvements at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, there is an Amendment No. 5 to the Engineering Agreement dated June 26, 2024 as authorized by Resolution No. 144286 adopted May 22, 2024, to extend the overall contract duration to May 23, 2026 for improvements at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, there is an Amendment No. 6 to the Engineering Agreement dated August 28, 2024 as authorized by Resolution No. 144711 adopted August 7, 2024, to add fees for additional Basic and Supplemental services for improvements at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 7 to the Engineering Agreement is necessary due to ongoing design work, construction administration, and inspection for the project, and a two (2) year extension to the overall contract duration is required which modifies the agreement expiration date to May 23, 2028.

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. 7 to the Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional services associated with a new treatment plant on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, dated May 24, 2016, Contract No. 55-0015880, which modifies the agreement expiration date to May 23, 2028. This Amendment does not increase the total cost of the Agreement which remains at $10,443,627.67 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract approved by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 2. That fee expenditures for professional services shall be charged to Account No. 45400-4045-7451(54029.013) for Contract No. 55-0015880.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148569 A resolution approving an agreement with Principal Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering and consulting services for Airline Park & Hodgson Lift Station Improvement (E4-1) at a cost of $102,387.00 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. 55132. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 146923 (adopted August 20, 2025), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Principal Engineering, Inc. from the pre-approved list for routine engineering services for sewerage projects for Airline Park & Hodgson Lift Station Improvement (E4-1); and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction phase services for Airline Park & Hodgson Lift Station Improvement (E4-1); and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated a Not-To-Exceed Basic Service fee of $76,887.00 and a Supplemental Services fee of $25,500.00 for topographic surveying and permitting; and WHEREAS, Principal Engineering, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from ELOS Environmental, LLC; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with the engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-7451 (49435.315).

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 Principal Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering and consulting services to provide the design and construction phase services for Airline Park & Hodgson Lift Station Improvement (E4-1) at a cost of $102,387.00.

SECTION 2. That the costs associated with the engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-7451 (49435.315).

SECTION 3. 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 4. That Principal Engineering, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from ELOS Environmental, LLC. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148570 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with ShreadKuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. dated July 23, 2025, for engineering services related to the Design, Construction Administration, and Inspection of East Bank WWTP Belt Press Odor Control Improvements, to add supplemental services which increases the total value of the contract by $75,000.00 from $497,878.00 to $572,878.00, 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. Sewerage Capital Improvement Program, Project No. 5126.

(Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement dated July 23, 2025, between Jefferson Parish and Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. as authorized by Resolution No. 146573 (adopted June 18, 2025), for the Design, Construction Administration and Inspection of East Bank WWTP Belt Press Odor Control Improvements, SCIP Project No. 5126; and WHEREAS, East Bank WWTP Belt Press Odor Control Improvements, SCIP Project No. 5126, requires additional engineering services related to resident inspection; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated an additional supplemental services fee of $75,000.00 to perform additional engineering services related to resident inspection which have been mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and the Parish; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the contract will therefore increase by $75,000.00 from $497,878.00 to $572,878.00; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-7451 (49437.009); and WHEREAS, the costs associated with these additional resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-7455 (49437.009).

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 Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. dated July 23, 2025, for design, construction administration and Inspection of East Bank WWTP Belt Press Odor Control Improvements, SCIP Project No. 5126 to add supplemental services, which increases the total value of the contract by $75,000.00 from $497,878.00 to $572,878.00, 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 costs associated with engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-7451 (49437.009); and Contract Number 55-00022866.

SECTION 3. That the costs associated with these additional resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-7455 (49437.009) Contract Number 55-00022866.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148571 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Mathes Brierre Architects, APC, to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Baseball Stadium at Jefferson Playground at a fee of $1,020,003.00, 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, by virtue of Resolution No. 147958, (adopted February 25, 2026), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Mathes Brierre Architects, APC, provide professional architectural and engineering services related to the design and construction of Baseball Stadium at Jefferson Playground; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction administration services for the design of upgrades to the baseball field, new grandstand, lighting, sideline pavilion on home team side, recessed dugout, fencing, scoreboard, bullpen area, entry plaza, and parking along River Road; and WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation and the Engineer have negotiated a not-to-exceed fee of $1,020,003.00 for design and supplemental services; and WHEREAS, Mathes Brierre Architects, APC is authorized to provide these design services with support from The Beta Group Engineering and Construction Services, LLC, Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC, GVA Engineering, LLC, Morphy, Makofsky, Inc., and Civil & Sports Design Engineering, 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 between the Parish of Jefferson and Mathes Brierre Architects, APC, to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Baseball Stadium at Jefferson Playground at a fee of $1,020,003.00.

SECTION 2. Mathes Brierre Architects, APC is authorized to provide these design services with support from The Beta Group Engineering and Construction Services, LLC, Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC, GVA Engineering, LLC, Morphy, Makofsky, Inc., and Civil & Sports Design Engineering, LLC. SECTION 3. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44680-4015-7451 (46813.019).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148572 A resolution approving an agreement with Kyle Associates, L.L.C. for professional landscape architecture and consulting services for West Bank Sewer Treatment Plant Buffers Project at a cost of $183,600.00 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. 6924. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 147828 (adopted February 4, 2026), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm Kyle Associates, L.L.C., following the Technical Evaluation Committee’s December 18, 2025 review of Statements of Qualifications submitted by three firms for the West Bank Sewer Treatment Plant Buffers Project; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction phase services for West Bank Sewer Treatment Plant Buffers Project; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated a Not-To-Exceed Basic Service fee of $86,800.00 and a Supplemental Services fee of $96,800.00 for Resident Inspection and a Topographic Survey; and WHEREAS, Kyle Associates, L.L.C. is authorized to provide these services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates and Exceptional Inspections, LLC; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with the landscape architecture services are to be charged to Account No. 213101195-139-7331 (13135.018).

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 Kyle Associates, L.L.C. for professional landscape architecture and consulting services to provide the design and construction phase services for West Bank Sewer Treatment Plant Buffers Project at a cost of $183,600.00.

SECTION 2. That the costs associated with the landscape architecture services are to be charged to Account No. 213101195-139-7331 (13135.018).

SECTION 3. 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 4. That Kyle Associates, L.L.C. is authorized to provide these services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates and Exceptional Inspections, LLC. SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #56 on the agenda of a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health, Contract No. 55-21710, Health to provide and perform occupational medicine services such as: preemployment physicals, fitness for duty, return-to-work and other physicals, specimen collections and medical treatment for Jefferson Parish employees and prospective employees for the Department of Human Resource Management to increase the annual contract cap for the third year of the Agreement by an additional $75,000.00, for a new annual contract cap of $125,000.00 for the third year of the Agreement and a new total contract cap of $225,000.00 is hereby deferred to June 10, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #57 on the agenda of a resolution approving an Agreement with Nexgen Asset Management, Inc. to provide an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for multiple departments including Public Works and Electronic Information Systems (EIS) under RFP No. 0501 for an amount not to exceed $4,100,000.00 is hereby deferred to June 10, 2026. (Council District 3) 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148573 A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Camiros, LTD, to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00), thereby increasing the contract cap to one million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000.00) and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147326, adopted on October 22, 2025, Jefferson Parish and Camiros, Ltd entered into an Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated the 29th day of October, 2025, to provide Professional Consulting Services to Update Development-Related Ordinances and Design Guidelines for a Comprehensive Unified Development Code (UDC) under RFP No. 0503 for an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148395, adopted on April 22, 2026, Front Line Advisory Group was authorized as a subcontractor to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Camiros, LTD; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson and Camiros, LTD now wish to increase the contract cap by five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for a new total amount not to exceed one million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000.00); and WHEREAS, all other terms of the original Agreement are to remain in full force and effect.

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 Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Camiros, LTD, to add five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) in funding, thereby increasing the contract cap to one million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000.00) is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to account number 21310-1195-139-7331-13135011.

SECTION 3. That all other terms of the original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148574 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Dawn Buster Kiwanis Club for landscaping projects at Lafreniere Park in an amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), and to provide for related matters. (Council District 4) 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 Article 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 the development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, Dawn Buster Kiwanis Club (“ORGANIZATION”) is an active service organization working to improve the lives of children of Jefferson Parish through various service programs such as its Rewards for Reading Program, Key Clubs, and Building Clubs in Jefferson Parish Schools; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to enhance green space by providing landscaping within Lafreniere Park of Jefferson Parish for an amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00); and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit from the enhanced aesthetics and increased foliage and greenery on public property, which will help attract businesses and citizens to the area, and said benefit is at least equivalent to the $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 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 and Dawn Buster Kiwanis Club for landscaping projects at Lafreniere Park in an amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with this Agreement shall be taken from Account No. 44530-4007-7680.272 (45319.409).

SECTION 3. That the Council Chairperson or, in his 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148575 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to allow the Parish of Jefferson to use parking lots at the Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003, to provide patron parking and shuttle services for the 2026 Uncle Sam Jam Event at Lafreniere Park. There is no direct cost to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, the 2026 Sam Jam Event will take place at Lafreniere Park on July 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District has agreed to allow the Parish of Jefferson to use parking lots at the Shrine on Airline to provide patron parking and shuttle services for the 2026 Uncle Sam Jam Event; and WHEREAS, all rental fees associated with the Parish of Jefferson’s use of the parking lots at the Shrine on Airline have been waived.

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 Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to allow the Parish of Jefferson to use parking lots at the Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003, to provide patron parking and shuttle services for the 2026 Uncle Sam Jam Event at Lafreniere Park, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That there is no direct cost associated with this Agreement.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairman, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148576 A resolution authorizing the Lease Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jeffrey Jennings for the rental of Slip No. 34 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, Jeffrey Jennings contacted the Parish of Jefferson on April 15, 2026, and requested to lease Slip 34 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 Jeffrey Jennings for the rental of Slip No. 34 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 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148577 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement for project LA0-0337 with the State of Louisiana through the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority which provides funding of $688,783.00 to provide required match for FEMAfunded elevation grants for 16 structures outside levee protection and to approve the Director of the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation, to sign any and all documents required for the administration of the grant funding. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145163, adopted on the 16th day of October, 2024, the Parish of Jefferson (LOCAL) entered into an agreement with the State of Louisiana through the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) for the FY 2024 Parish Matching Program for matching funds for nonstructural mitigation properties outside levee protection that have a FEMA-approved grant with required match; and WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Agreement for project LA0-0337 was awarded to Jefferson Parish on September 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution provides, in part, that “(f)or a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual”; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 49:214.5.2(A)(1), the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) represents the State of Louisiana’s position in policy relative to the protection, conservation, enhancement, and restoration of the coastal area of the state through oversight of integrated coastal protection projects and programs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 49:214.6.1, CPRA is the implementation and enforcement arm of the Board and is directed by the policy set by the Board, and CPRA administers the programs, projects, and activities approved for funding by the Board, and, therefore, CPRA shall administer and implement the obligations undertaken pursuant to this Agreement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 49:214.6.2, CPRA shall implement projects relative to the protection, conservation, enhancement, and restoration of the coastal area of the State of Louisiana through oversight of integrated coastal projects and programs, and may enter into contracts with the federal government, local governing authorities, and political subdivisions for the implementation of coastal protection projects, programs, or activities; and WHEREAS, LOCAL is the governing body of Jefferson Parish, with the authority of a local political subdivision to enter into agreements with governmental bodies, such as CPRA, for the public welfare, health, safety, and good order of Jefferson Parish by virtue of the specific authority granted in its Home Rule Charter and Article VII, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of lessening the threat of harm to citizens and damage to property in Jefferson Parish through the elevating of homes, by constructing the Coastal Resilience in Jefferson Parish – Non-Structural Projects project (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with Louisiana’s Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast, is included in an Annual Plan approved by the Louisiana Legislature, was selected for funding as part of the CPRA Parish Matching Program, and is identified as eligible for allocation of proposed funding, contingent upon funding being made available to CPRA for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) has partnered with LOCAL to provide funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Flood Mitigation Assistance for the elevation of up to sixteen (16) homes in the Grand Isle and Lafitte areas; and WHEREAS, the individual homeowners will contract with a contractor to raise their homes upon an award by FEMA prior to the start of construction, and LOCAL will make payment to the individual homeowners on a milestone basis once the work is completed and inspected; and WHEREAS, this first Amendment is necessary to update the scope of work for the Project, to update the State Project Number from LA0-0337 to BA-0286, to update the terms of the Agreement, and to extend the duration of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, this Agreement will be mutually beneficial to the Parties in the furtherance of their respective statutory purposes, duties, and authorities, and each Party expects to receive a public benefit at least equal to the costs of the responsibilities undertaken pursuant hereto; and WHEREAS, CPRA and LOCAL, in connection with this Agreement, desire to foster a partnering strategy and a working relationship between the Parties through a mutually developed formal strategy of commitment and communication embodied herein, which creates an environment where trust and teamwork prevent disputes, foster a cooperative bond between the Parties, and facilitate the successful implementation of the Project as described herein; and WHEREAS, the designation of the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the grant funding will expedite the process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement for project LA0-0337 with the State of Louisiana through the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority which provides funding of $688,783.00 to provide required match for FEMA-funded elevation grants for 16 structures outside levee protection be and is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation is hereby designated the Authorized Official to accept and execute the grant and administer the grant award with responsibilities of submitting and/or adjusting the grant award, reimbursement requests, and financial and progress reports on behalf of the Parish.

SECTION 3. That the cost of this agreement is to be charged to Account No. 21640-1291-7431.1 (16420.xxx).

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148578 A resolution authorizing the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, to execute an agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, for the construction of Destrehan Avenue Bike Path (Leo Kerner Pkwy. to Chadwood Dr.), State Project No. H.016836, Federal Aid Project No. H016836, Public Works Project No. 2017-042C-RBP. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish wishes to construct bike paths and multi-use paths adjacent to Destrehan Ave. from LA3134 (Leo Kerner Pkwy) to Chadwood Drive including a pedestrian bridge (hereinafter, the PROJECT); and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title 23, United States Code, “Highways,” as amended, funds have been appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund to finance improvement projects under the direct administration of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD); and WHEREAS, the PROJECT is part of a transportation improvements program serving to implement the area-wide transportation plan currently held valid by the metropolitan

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS planning organization, and developed as required by section 134 of Title 23, U.S.C.; and WHEREAS, the DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of the PROJECT in which the cost of the PROJECT will be a joint participation between the Parish and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), with the entity contributing the 20% match of the participating construction costs of $6,752,086.90, and the FHWA contributing, through the DOTD, the remaining 80% at the time of FHWA authorization.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby authorize the execution of an Entity/State Agreement for Destrehan Avenue Bike Path (Leo Kerner Pkwy. to Chadwood Dr.), State Project No. H.016836, Federal Aid Project No. H016836, Public Works Project Nos. 2017-042C-RBP. SECTION 2. That upon FHWA authorization, costs associated with this Entity/State Agreement are to be charged to Account No. 44220-4100-7454 (42211.011), with eighty percent (80%) of the participating construction costs ($5,401,669.52) to be reimbursed by the FHWA, and the remaining twenty percent (20%) of the participating costs ($1,350,417.38) to be paid by Jefferson Parish.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148579 A resolution accepting a grant award from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the RESTORE Act Direct Component which provides federal funding of three hundred twenty thousand dollars ($320,000.00) for a term of April 30, 2026 to December 29, 2028 for the design of the Lafitte Bike Path Project, and to approve the Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs to sign any and all documents required for the administration of the grant funding. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act) established a new Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States (Treasury), known as the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, Eighty percent (80%) of the civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in connection with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will be deposited into the Trust Fund and invested; and WHEREAS, thirty-five percent (35%) of amounts deposited into the Trust Fund are to be available as Direct Component Allocations to four (4) Gulf Coast states, 23 Florida counties, and 20 Louisiana parishes, including Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Trust Fund amounts will be available for eligible activities described in the RESTORE Act; and WHEREAS, the Direct Component is governed by the regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 34, as well as guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget entitled, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” at 78 Fed. Reg. 78,590 (December 26, 2013); and WHEREAS, a multiyear plan, including a Multiyear Implementation Matrix, a map showing the locations where the work will be performed, and a narrative description of the projects and programs described therein, was adopted by Resolution No. 145543 on December 11, 2024 and subsequently approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury; and WHEREAS, the Treasury notified the Office of Ecosystem and Coastal Management to submit a full grant application proposal for projects featured in the approved Multiyear Implementation Plan; and WHEREAS, the goal of the Lafitte Bike Path project is to enhance accessibility to the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary including the natural features along Bayou Barataria, promote tourism and recreation, and stimulate local economic activity by connecting the Wetland Trace boardwalk to LA Highway 45; and WHEREAS, the Period of Performance of the Agreement is April 30, 2026 to December 29, 2028; and WHEREAS, the designation of the Director of Environmental Affairs to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the grant funding will expedite the process; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of the PARISH and the Treasury to promote local seafood to consumers.

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 award from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the RESTORE Act Direct Component which provides funding of three hundred twenty thousand dollars ($320,000.00) for a term of April 30, 2026 to December 29, 2028 for the design of the Lafitte Bike Path Project is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. The cost of this agreement is to be charged to 21410.1240.xxxx (16423.003).

SECTION 3. That the Director of the Environmental Affairs Department, or their designee, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents required in the administration of this sub award.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148580 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Town of Grand Isle to provide funding towards cleaning the beaches in the Town of Grand Isle to attract visitors and to provide for the promotion of tourism and/or other economic development within the Town of Grand Isle at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). (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, the Parish of Jefferson (“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, the Town of Grand Isle (“TOWN”) 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 intergovernmental 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, to attract visitors and encourage tourism and economic development, it is important that TOWN has clean beaches; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to promote economic development and tourism in the Town of Grand Isle and Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased tourism and economic development 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 TOWN 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 the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Town of Grand Isle to provide funding towards cleaning the beaches in the Town of Grand Isle to attract visitors and to provide for the promotion of tourism and/or other economic development within the Town of Grand Isle at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account Number 22020-2751-7680.36 (20251.000) (Council District 1 Video Poker).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148581 A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. to provide funding for legal fees in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), to provide additional funding in the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), for a new amount not to exceed One Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). (Council District 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148055 adopted on February 25, 2026, the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated April 7, 2026, (“Original Agreement”) to provide funding for legal fees in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Original Agreement to provide additional funding in the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00); 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, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana that operates under a home rule charter and plan of government adopted in accordance with Article XIV, Section 3(c) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 and Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of 1974; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(2) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to prepare and enact plans for the development of the Parish; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Facilities, Inc. (“JFI”) has been duly incorporated pursuant to La. R.S. 12:201 et seq., and La. R.S. 33:9023 and is a validly existing economic development corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the PARISH desires to provide JFI with funding for legal fees in a total amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00); and WHEREAS, the public purpose of this project is to promote economic development in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit of economic development which is at least equivalent to the Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) provided for in this First Amendment; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and 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 the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. to provide funding for legal fees in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), to provide additional funding in the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), for a new amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to account number 44530-4007-7670 (45325.113).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148582 A resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Champions Sports Management LLC (“Organization”) dated August 1, 2025 regarding Organization providing construction assistance for a facility administration building as well as the management of the day-to-day operations of the John Alario, Jr. Sports Complex, which revises the insurance requirements. (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, Resolution 127758, adopted on August 24, 2016, the PARISH and the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (“LSED”) entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated April 20, 2017, for the purpose of the development, construction and operation of the Alario Sports Complex (“Facility”) located at 11080 Nicolle Boulevard, Avondale LA 70094; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146462, adopted on May 21, 2025, executed August 1, 2025, approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between PARISH and ORGANIZATION whereby ORGANIZATION would financially assist in the construction of an administration building within the Facility by providing One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in funding, would manage the ongoing operations of the Facility, and pay to PARISH a percentage of the gross revenue generated from its operations at the Facility (hereinafter “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147635, adopted on December 10, 2025, approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement, which established October 18, 2025 as the commencement date for the term of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, PARISH and ORGANIZATION entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement on December 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, Section 8.0 of the Agreement specifies that the PARISH, its Districts, Departments and Agencies under the direction of the Parish President and the Parish Council be named as additional insured on all certificates of insurance of ORGANIZATION; and WHEREAS, the PARTIES mutually desire to amend Section 8.0 of the Agreement to provide that the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District and the State of Louisiana also be named as an additional insured on all certificates of insurance of ORGANIZATION, as well as ORGANIZATION’s responsibility for obtaining any personal property insurance that it deems necessary to protect its property kept at the Facility from any loss, theft, damage, or destruction.

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 Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Champions Sports Management LLC (“Organization”) dated August 1, 2025 regarding Organization providing construction assistance for a facility administration building as well as the management of the day-to-day operations of the John Alario, Jr. Sports Complex, which revises the insurance requirements to include the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District and the State of Louisiana as an additional insured, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her 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 This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148583 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between Parish of Jefferson and the City of Kenner to provide funding from the FY2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in an amount not to exceed $32,705.50 for all-terrain vehicles (atv’s).

(Council Districts 3 & 4) 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 and the City of Kenner are constitutionally and statutorily-created local political bodies of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into cooperative endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Kenner are authorized to enter into this agreement pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1324 which permits any parish, municipality or political subdivision of the state, or any combination thereof, to make agreements between or among themselves for the joint use of funds, facilities, personnel or property or any combination thereof necessary to accomplish the purposes of the agreement; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Section 1.01(5) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to provide law enforcement, police protection, and traffic control services; develop and administer training, communications, records, crime investigation, jail and stockade facilities, and related services for the benefit of all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has received Federal grant funds from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) under the FY 2023 SHSP; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has the authority under La. R.S. 29:730, Chapter 6, Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, as amended, to distribute equipment to The City of Kenner and to otherwise help improve the emergency and disaster response capabilities of local units of governments; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson agrees to provide funding not to exceed $32,705.50 with FY2023 SHSP funding for allterrain vehicles (atv’s); and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson wishes to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to issue the aforementioned funding to the City of Kenner for use by its Emergency Management Department, Police Department and Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenner agrees to use the grant-funds in the use identified and approved by the Louisiana GOHSEP; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenner agrees to have knowledge of the programmatic rules and administrative grant requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal grant awards and maintain formal written policies in accordance with the 44 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Subchapter A, Part 10 and 2 C.F.R. Part 200; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is to improve the capability and coordination of Jefferson Parish and its public safety agencies of government to prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recovery from an emergency, disaster event or acts of terrorism through the use of Federal grant funding; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Parish of Jefferson 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 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Kenner provide funding from the FY2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in an amount not to exceed $32,705.50 for all-terrain vehicles (atv’s) is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this Agreement will be charged to Account No. 21430-1255-295- 7234.2 (14321015).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148584 A resolution authorizing payment of an invoice to the John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center (“Alario Center”) in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars ($5,233.00) for fees associated with the use of the Alario Center to host a Senior Luncheon on May 28, 2026, for senior citizens of Jefferson Parish and authorizing the waiver of certain fees associated with said use in the amount of Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Sixty Cents ($6,195.60). (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That this Council hereby authorizes the payment of an invoice to the John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center (“Alario Center”) in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred ThirtyThree Dollars ($5,233.00) for fees associated with the use of the Alario Center to host a Senior Luncheon on May 28, 2026, for senior citizens of Jefferson Parish.

SECTION 2. That this Council hereby authorizes the waiver of certain fees associated with the use of the Alario Center for the Senior Luncheon on May 28, 2026, in the amount of Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Sixty Cents ($6,195.60).

SECTION 3. The Finance Department is hereby authorized to pay the attached invoice as follows: a. Four Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($4,118.00) shall be deposited into Account No. 218500000-5357 (John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center – Facility Use). b. Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($875.00) shall be deposited into Account No. 21850-0000-5357.1 (John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center –Staffing). c. Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($240.00) shall be deposited into Account No. 21850-0000- 5357.2 (John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center – Facility Security).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148585 A resolution authorizing payment of an invoice to Messina’s, Inc. to provide event catering services for a senior citizens luncheon on May 28, 2026, at the John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center, in the amount of Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and TwentyEight Cents ($28,113.28). (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Messina’s, Inc. is the contracted catering vendor for events at the John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center, located at 2000 Segnette Boulevard, Westwego, LA, under Request for Proposal No. 0490; and WHEREAS, on May 28, 2026, Messina’s, Inc. will provide lunch for about 1300 senior citizens at an annual senior citizens community luncheon; and WHEREAS, the invoice for the annual senior luncheon is Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($28,113.28).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That this Council hereby authorizes the payment of an invoice to Messina’s, Inc. to provide event catering services for a senior citizens luncheon on May 28, 2026, at the John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center, in the amount of Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($28,113.28).

SECTION 2. That the Finance Department is hereby authorized to approve the payment of the attached invoice to Messina’s, Inc. in the amount of Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($28,113.28), for catering services at the John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center for a senior citizens luncheon on May 28, 2026.

SECTION 3. That the expenditures shall be charged Account 22040-2753-7235.7 (20473.000) (West Bank River Boat Gaming Council District 3).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION IS HEREBY CANCELLED A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Southern University System Foundation, to provide tuition assistance for Jefferson Parish residents that attend Southern University at New Orleans, at a cost not

to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per year for 4 years, for a maximum amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). (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, the public purpose of the Project is described as promoting educational initiatives and opportunities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased access to higher education for citizens of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) provided for in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Southern University System Foundation, to provide tuition assistance for Jefferson Parish residents that attend Southern University at New Orleans, at a cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per year for 4 years, for a maximum amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all expenditures incurred under the Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 20253-27537680.330 (20253.000) (Council District 3- Video Poker).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her 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 The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148586 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Kenner Italian Heritage, Inc. to provide the 2026 Italian Heritage Festival, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). (Council Districts 3 & 4) 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, 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 (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Article 1, Section 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter grants Jefferson Parish the power and authority to develop and administer a system of parish parks, playgrounds, recreation programs, libraries, museums, and other recreation and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to promote cultural enrichment, increased tourism, and economic development; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased recreational and cultural programming and increased economic development 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 Kenner Italian Heritage, Inc. 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 Kenner Italian Heritage, Inc. to provide the 2026 Italian Heritage Festival, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the term of the Agreement shall commence retroactively on January 15, 2026 and end at midnight on January 15, 2027.

SECTION 3. That funding for this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged as follows: Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from Account No. 22030-2764-126-7680.193 (20364.000) (Council District 4 – East Bank Tourism) and Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from Account No. 22030-2763126-7680.193 (20363.000) (Council District 3- East Bank Tourism).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution is offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148587 A resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or his designee to execute personal services contracts with licensed bus drivers to transport participants of day camp groups, team travel groups, Recreation disadvantaged youth athletes, and other various programs for a cost not to exceed $90,000.00. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Division 4.1 allows Department Directors to contract for personal services upon offering to the council a list specifying the type of services to be rendered and a fee schedule for these services; and WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation will use licensed bus drivers to provide the following services: Bus drivers will provide field trip bus services for day camp groups, team travel groups, Recreation disadvantaged youth athletes, and other various programs, transporting participants to and from various locations on an as-needed basis for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, the bus drivers shall be paid according to the attached fee schedule for a total cost not to exceed $90,000.00; and WHEREAS, the attached Personal Service Agreement outlines the duties and terms of the agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That pursuant to Chapter 2, Division 4.1, Section 2-960 through 2-962 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or his designee is authorized to execute personal services contracts with licensed bus drivers to transport participants of day camp groups, team travel groups, Recreation disadvantaged youth athletes, and other various programs for a cost not to exceed $90,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the costs associated with these agreements shall be charged to Account No. 21830-2533-7022.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148588 A resolution approving the Eighth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Use Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC), a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, to extend the term for two (2) years for a new termination date of September 12, 2028, and

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS increase the contract cap by $280,000.00 for a new total contract cap of $1,765,000.00. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 119359, adopted on August 8, 2012, the Parish and SCPDC entered into that certain Intergovernmental Use Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated the 11th day of September, 2012, to provide the My Permit Now Software Package for a total cost not to exceed $80,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 123104, adopted on June 25, 2014, the Parish and SCPDC enter into the First Amendment to extend the term of the agreement for one (1) year to September 10, 2015 with no charge to the annual cost, which is not to exceed $80,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 124780, adopted on April 15, 2015, the Parish and SCPDC entered into the Second Amendment to extend the term of the agreement for two (2) years to September 12, 2017 with no change to the annual cost which is not to exceed $80,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 129881, adopted on August 23, 2017, the Parish and SCPDC entered into the Third Amendment to extend the term of the agreement for one (1) year until September 12, 2018 and add $5,000.00 to the annual contract cap for a new not to exceed $85,000.00 annual cap, which increases the total contract cap from $350,000.00 to $485,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 131218, adopted on April 4, 2018, the Parish and SCPDC entered into the Fourth Amendment to extend the term for two (2) years to September 12, 2020 and revert back to the original annual contract amount of $80,000.00 for these two years, which results in a new total contract cap of $645,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 134581, adopted on October 23, 2019, the Parish and SCPDC entered into the Fifth Amendment to add a planning and zoning module at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 per year, to continue to provide the My Permit Now Software Package at a cost not to exceed $80,000.00 per year, and to extend the term of the Agreement for two (2) years to September 12, 2022, for a new total cost not to exceed $925,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 140118, adopted on July 27, 2022, the Parish and SCPDC entered into the Sixth Amendment to extend the term for two (2) years until September 12, 2024, with the two annual caps remaining at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 per year for the Planning and Zoning module, and the My Permit Now Software Package at a cost not to exceed $80,000.00 per year, which increased the total contract cap by $140,000.00 annually for a new total contract cap of $1,205,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144421, adopted on June 12, 2024 the Parish and SCPDC entered into the Seventh Amendment to extend the term for two (2) years until September 12, 2026, with the two annual caps remaining at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 per year for the Planning and Zoning module, and the My Permit Now Software Package at a cost not to exceed $80,000.00 per year, which increased the total contract cap by $280,000.00 annually for a new total contract cap of $1,485,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Agreement currently expires on September 12, 2026; and WHEREAS, Parish and SCPDC wish to amend the Agreement to extend the term for two (2) years for a new termination date of September 12, 2028, and increase the total contract cap by $280,000.00 for a new total contract cap of $1,765,000.00; 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, the Parish and SCPDC are authorized to enter into this agreement pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1324 which permits any parish, municipality or political subdivision of the state or any combination thereof, to make agreements between or among themselves.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Eighth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Use Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC), a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, to extend the term for two (2) years for a new termination date of September 12, 2028, and increase the contract cap by $280,000.00 for a new total contract cap of $1,765,000.00 is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That any costs associated with the Planning and Zoning Module shall be taken from Account No. 10010-00687331 and any costs associated with the My Permit Now Software package shall be taken from Account No. 10010-0110-021-7331.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her 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 The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148589 A resolution authorizing the Sole Source Procurement of Grundfos, Yeoman, and Clow pump parts and repairs from Allan J. Harris Company, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00 annually, for the Department of Sewerage.

Maximum expenditures shall not exceed $300,000.00 annually, by a factor of not more than ten percent (10%), without amendment authorized by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Grundfos, Yeoman, and Clow pumps are utilized throughout the Parish sewer system to pump raw sewerage to sewer wastewater treatment plants; and WHEREAS, Allan J. Harris Company is the sole municipal representative for Grundfos Water Utility, Inc. for the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, GAB approval has been obtained for said purchases.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Sole Source Procurement of Grundfos, Yeoman, and Clow pump parts and repairs from Allan J. Harris Company, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00 annually, for the Department of Sewerage is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue purchase orders and/or a contract for the purchase of said items, in accordance with the terms of this resolution.

SECTION 3. That the cost of said items will be charged to Department of Sewerage account numbers in Fund 53000-385X-XXX-7231.3.

SECTION 4. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $300,000.00 annually, by a factor of not more than 10% without amendment to the agreement authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148590 A resolution authorizing the Sole Source procurement of Gorman Rupp pump parts and repairs with Delta Process Equipment, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00 annually, for the Department of Sewerage. Maximum expenditures shall not exceed $300,000.00 annually, by a factor of not more than ten percent (10%), without amendment authorized by resolution of the Council.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, Gorman Rupp pumps are utilized throughout the Parish sewer system to pump raw sewerage to sewer wastewater treatment plants; and WHEREAS, Delta Process Equipment is the sole authorized distributor of Gorman Rupp pumps and pump parts for municipal water and wastewater pumps, lift stations, and parts for Jefferson Parish in the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, GAB approval has been obtained for said purchases.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Sole Source procurement of Gorman Rupp pump parts and repairs with Delta Process Equipment, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00 annually, for the Department of Sewerage is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue purchase orders and/or a contract for

the purchase of said items, in accordance with the terms of this resolution.

SECTION 3. That the cost of said items will be charged to Department of Sewerage account number 53000-385X-XXX-7231.3.

SECTION 4. That maximum expenditure shall not exceed $300,000.00 annually, by a factor of not more than 10%, without amendment to the agreement authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 5. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148591 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFP) for those firms interested in providing Interpretation Services to residents in Jefferson Parish Shelters, Evacuation Sites, and Community Distribution Sites during declared emergency events. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to obtain competitive proposals as allowed by Section 2-985 et.seq. of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances from bono fide, qualified proposers who are interested in providing Interpretation Services to residents in Jefferson Parish Shelters, Evacuation Sites, and Community Distribution Sites during declared emergency events; and WHEREAS, the critical nature of the scope of services deserves a more in-depth analysis of proposer’s experience, financial stability and capacity, the RFP process is warranted over and above a public bid; and WHEREAS, said process is sanctioned by FEMA and GOHSEP. 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 Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise Request for Proposals (RFP) for those firms interested in providing Interpretation Services to residents in Jefferson Parish Shelters, Evacuation Sites, and Community Distribution Sites during declared emergency events.

SECTION 2. That the Request for Proposal (RFP) Evaluation Committee shall be comprised of a representative of the following departments: Department of Emergency Management, Research and Budget Office of the Council, Purchasing Department, Finance Department, Department of Public Safety Grants and Administration and Technical Advisor to the Parish President Sarah Babcock, and Cross Cultural Coordinator Daniela Bello who shall evaluate the Requests for Proposals (RFP); and an attorney from the Office of the Parish Attorney, who shall be a non-evaluating member and secretary of the committee and shall report to the Parish Council its findings for selection of firm(s) as required by Parish Ordinances.

SECTION 3. That all cost of advertisement shall be charged to Account No. 10010-0140-114-7540 (Advertising).

SECTION 4. That all costs associated with this RFP shall be charged to Account 7690 (Disaster Event) of the user department.

SECTION 5. That in advertising, all the usual requirements as are provided in regular Jefferson Parish RFP advertising procedures be included in the advertisement, and the RFP. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148592 A resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and the Town of Grand Isle (“TOWN”), regarding the transfer of one (1) Parish transit vehicle and the reimbursement of certain taxes to help facilitate the operation of public transportation services in the Town of Grand Isle, which clarifies the license, make, model, and vin of the vehicle that was delivered to TOWN. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146613, adopted on June 18, 2025, the PARISH and TOWN entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (the “Original Agreement”) dated July 1, 2025, for the transfer of one (1) PARISH transit vehicle and reimbursement of certain taxes to help facilitate the operation of public transportation services in the TOWN; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146766, adopted on July 23, 2025, the PARISH and TOWN entered into Amendment No. 1, which clarified the source of the tax revenues to be remitted to the TOWN, provided relative to the term and renewal of the Agreement, and inserted provisions relative to annual appropriation, reporting, and cost and collection records; and WHEREAS, PARISH and TOWN wish to further amend the Original Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1, to add the license plate information and clarify the correct make, model, and vin of the vehicle that was delivered to TOWN. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Town of Grand Isle, to clarify the license, make, model, and vin of the vehicle that was delivered to the Town of Grand Isle, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That there are no direct costs associated with Amendment No. 2.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered RESOLUTION NO. 148593 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from persons or firms interested in providing professional soils investigation services on an asneeded basis, for the Department of Public Works, for projects in the Parish of Jefferson for a period of two (2) years with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council, and providing that the current contracts with qualified firms shall remain in effect until new contracts are approved by the Council as per the requirements of this resolution. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 144325, adopted May 22, 2024 authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for statements of qualifications associated with providing professional soils investigation services for a two (2) year period on an as-needed basis, for the Department of Public Works, for projects in the Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 144901, adopted September 10, 2024 approved nine (9) firms to provide soils investigation services; and WHEREAS, individual agreements were executed with the approved firms to provide the authorized services for a period of two (2) years; and WHEREAS, the existing contracts expire in 2026; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to continue the provision of professional soils investigation services on an asneeded basis for a period of two (2) years, while ensuring that any firm providing these services currently possesses all necessary qualifications; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work the firm or firms will be given during the term of the agreement; and WHEREAS, all existing firms must resubmit.

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 Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from persons or firms interested in providing professional soils investigation services on an as-needed basis, for the Department of Public Works, for projects in the Parish of Jefferson for a period of two (2) years with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 not to be exceeded by a factor of more than

10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 2. That the following criteria will be used to evaluate the statement of the firms submitting: 1) Professional training and experience in relation to the type of work required for soils investigation services - 35 points.

2) Size of firm, considering the number of professional and support personnel required to perform soils investigation tasks, including drafting of reports, plans, and specifications – 10 points.

3) Capacity for timely completion of newly assigned work, considering the factors of current unfinished workload, and person or firm’s available professional and support personnel - 20 points.

4) Past Performance by person or firm on projects of similar or comparable size, scope, and scale - 10 points (Assertions of fault by a person or firm, which shall include time delays, cost over-runs, and or design inadequacies in prior work completed for the Parish shall be evidenced by substantiating documentation provided by the Director of Public Works for the requesting department or the Director of Engineering and received by the Chairman of the Evaluation Committee a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of the Technical Evaluation Committee Meeting.).

5) Location of the principal office - 15 points (Preference shall be given to persons or firms 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)).

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 requiring soils investigation services for which firm has provided verifiable references - 15 points.

SECTION 3. That the person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications shall have the following minimum qualifications: 1) one principal who is a professional engineer who shall be registered as such in Louisiana 2) a professional in charge of the project who is a professional engineer who shall be registered as such in Louisiana with a minimum of five (5) years experience in the disciplines involved 3) one employee who is a professional engineer registered as such in Louisiana in the field or fields of expertise required for the project (A sub-consultant may meet the requirement only if the advertised project involves more than one discipline.)

SECTION 4. That each firm’s lowest and highest score shall be dropped and not count towards the firm’s score. Only those person or firms receiving an overall cumulative score of at least seventy (70) percent or greater, of the total possible points for all categories to be assigned by the participating technical evaluation committee members shall be deemed qualified to perform professional soils investigation services on an as-needed basis.

SECTION 5. That the Technical Evaluation Committee shall evaluate the statements of qualifications.

SECTION 6. That the cost for advertisement shall be charged to account number 63810-3957-128-7540. That the fee for professional soils investigation services on an as-needed basis be charged to account 7453 of the user department; and there will be no limit to the number of assignments that can be awarded to a person or firm.

SECTION 7. That the current contracts with qualified firms selected to provide professional soils investigation services on an as-needed basis for a two (2) year period as authorized by Resolution No. 144901, adopted September 10, 2024, will remain in effect until new contracts are approved by the Council as per the requirements of this resolution.

SECTION 8. 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 9. That the Council Chairperson, or in 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148594 A resolution authorizing payment to Fleming Construction Co., L.L.C. for all outstanding invoices under Bid No. 50-00140657 (Contract No. 55-00020936) for the two (2) year contract for Restoration of Sidewalks and Driveway Aprons in the amount of $165,000.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the contract was accepted by Resolution No. 141374 and expired on 3/15/2025; and WHEREAS, due to delays in signature of the new contract and a back log of work orders, it was in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to continue performance of restorations to ensure the safety of the public until new contract was executed; and WHEREAS, this contract is utilized by the Department of Public Works to restore sidewalks and driveways damaged during water, sewer, and drainage repairs throughout the Parish excluding Grand Isle; and WHEREAS, the Sewerage and Water Departments request authorization to pay; and WHEREAS, the contract with Fleming Construction Co., L.L.C. has a balance of $329,471.76, and outstanding invoices total approximately $165,000.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That outstanding invoices under Bid No. 50-00140657 (Contract No. 55-00020936) for the two (2) year contract for Restoration of Sidewalks and Driveway Apron with Fleming Construction Co., L.L.C., are hereby authorized for payment.

SECTION 2. That expenditures are to be charged to Account Number 44940-4023-7344-2 (49434.001) and account number 7344.2 of the user department.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148595 A resolution authorizing Amendment Number Six to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Louisiana State University - New Orleans (LSU-NO) to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 for participation in the student intern program of the LSU-NO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to three hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars ($358,000.00) and to provide for related matters. (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, Jefferson 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, LSU-NO is a constitutionally and statutorilycreated local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish and LSU-NO are authorized to enter into this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement pursuant to La.

R.S. 33:1324 which permits any parish, municipality or political subdivision of the state, or any combination thereof, to make agreements between or among themselves; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is authorized by Sec. 1.01(2) of the Charter to enter into this Agreement for assistance with land use and zoning issues; and WHEREAS, established in 1974, the Louisiana State University - New Orleans’ Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program is the only accredited professional planning program within the region, and since its inception has graduated students who are employed at all levels of government including Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, in addition to high-quality classroom instruction, the Louisiana State University of New Orleans’ professional planning program offers graduate students real-world planning experience while providing applied research and technical planning assistance to community-based organizations and state, metropolitan, and local agencies; and WHEREAS, the intern program has benefited the University of New Orleans’ because it has assisted the university in recruiting top-notch students through graduate assistantships that help defray the costs of graduate education and has provided an opportunity for students to get real-world urban planning experience; and WHEREAS, the intern program has benefited Jefferson Parish because the University of New Orleans’ has always provided the Parish with well-qualified graduate students that the Planning Department has been able to use as part-time planning staff on cases such as zoning changes, subdivisions, and zoning text and area studies, and because some of these students have remained with the Parish after graduation as well-educated, productive, full-time professional planners; and WHEREAS, practically, the University of New Orleans’ represents the sole-source provider of graduate urban planning students because it offers the only accredited professional planning program in the region to students who live in the community, attend classes on campus, and are able to work in the Planning Department office directly under the supervision of professional planners in an arrangement that has proven to be effective and efficient; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 136086, adopted on July 22, 2020, authorized the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans, to participate in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies by allowing one (1) graduate student in urban and regional planning to work in the Parish Planning Department for the period of August 14, 2020 through August 14, 2021 for an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137897, adopted on June 30, 2021, authorized Amendment Number One to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed twentyfive thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2021 to August 14, 2022 for participation in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 139967, adopted on June 29, 2022, authorized Amendment Number Two to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans to expand the student intern program from one (1) graduate student to two (2) graduate students, to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2022 to August 14, 2023 for participation in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00): and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 142353, adopted on July 12, 2023, authorized Amendment Number Three to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed sixty eight thousand dollars ($68,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2023 to August 14, 2024 for participation in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to one hundred sixty eight thousand dollars ($168,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 144207, adopted on May 1, 2024, authorized Amendment Number Four to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2024 to August 14, 2025 for participation in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($228,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146597, adopted on June 18, 2025, authorized Amendment Number Five to the Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2025 to August 14, 2026 for participation in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to two hundred eighty-eight thousand dollars ($288,000.00); and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish and Louisiana State University - New Orleans’ have a long history of cooperative endeavors to further urban planning in the parish through the development of the comprehensive plan and various subarea plans, the completion of zoning studies, and participation in a student intern program; and WHEREAS, in order to further their respective missions of public service, PARISH and LSU-NO wish to extend this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for an additional year and to provide an additional seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00) in funding, thereby increasing the contract cap to three hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars ($358,000.00); and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as providing opportunities for students to gain real-world urban planning experience while also providing assistance to Jefferson Parish in its many planning functions; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit in the form of additional support in processing and handling land use and zoning matters which is at least equivalent to the $70,000.00 provided for in this Amendment Number Six; 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, Jefferson Parish desires to cooperate with UNO in the implementation of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That it is acknowledged that the University of New Orleans (UNO) will now be known as Louisiana State University – New Orleans (LSU-NO) following the university rejoining the LSU System in 2026.

SECTION 2. That the Jefferson Parish Council hereby authorizes the execution of Amendment Number Six to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Louisiana State University - New Orleans, to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 for participation in the student intern program of the LSU-NO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to three hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars ($358,000.00).

SECTION 3. That all expenditures incurred under the Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 10010-0068-7331.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148596 A resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan for the Jefferson HOME Consortium that contain the goals, budgets and activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG) program funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish and the City of Kenner’s HOME Program and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, HUD requires one submission package that includes the FY 2026 Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME and HESG programs for the Jefferson HOME Consortium; and WHEREAS, the fiscal year for the FY26 Action Plan will be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, HUD requires a public meeting seeking comments on the FY25 Action Plan which was held on April 30th at 4pm in Room 405 of the Joseph S. Yenni Building; and WHEREAS, HUD requires a minimum 30-day citizen comment period and this period started on April 17, 2026 and ended on May 18, 2026 and that no substantial public comments

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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 FY-2026 Action Plan, describing the activities and budgets to be undertaken with FY 2026 CDBG (Fund 21280), HOME (Fund 21340), and HESG (Fund 21390) grant funds from HUD is hereby accepted and approved.

SECTION 2. That the Director of the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development is authorized to complete and sign all necessary documents in connection with submitting, receiving, and implementing these CDBG, HOME and ESG program funds from HUD. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148597 A resolution authorizing the Parish of Jefferson and New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry (NOEL) to execute a Subrecipient Agreement setting forth the terms, conditions, scope of services and proposed budget in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for FY 2025 Emergency Home Repairs.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Emergency Home Repairs 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, the Emergency Home Repairs project is to be operated by the Jefferson Parish Community Development and/ or provider to provide assistance to eliminate situations that may cause health and safety issues for low income, elderly and disabled homeowners residents that have no other financial resources and/or are medically necessary for the homeowner to remain in their home; and WHEREAS, the New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry (NOEL) continues to provide assistance to elderly citizens and citizens with disabilities to remediate the health, safety and mobility issues and give them the ability to safely reside in their homes; and WHEREAS, the New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry (NOEL) can also provide Emergency Home Repairs to low income, elderly, and citizens with disabilities that have no other financial resources and/or are medically necessary for the homeowners to remain in their home; and WHEREAS, the term of the agreement between Jefferson Parish and NOEL will commence retroactively beginning July 1, 2025 and terminate on June 30, 2028, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes 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 with New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry (NOEL), to provide services for Emergency Home Repairs.

SECTION 2. That these services shall be retroactive beginning July 1, 2025 and terminate on June 30, 2028, or until funds are depleted, or if contract is extended by amendment, whichever comes first.

SECTION 3. That the budget for the Emergency Home Repairs in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 will be charged to FY 2025 CDBG Budget Account No. 21280-1176-139-733182516-001.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148598 A resolution authorizing the Council Chairperson to execute documents and a title transfer for an insurance claim for the damage sustained to a 2016 RAM 4500, Vin 3C7WRKEJ1GG325472, owned by Jefferson Parish and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, a claim was filed with Jefferson Parish’s insurance carrier for damage sustained to a 2016 RAM 4500, Vin 3C7WRKEJ1GG325472, owned by Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish’s insurance carrier has deemed the 2016 RAM 4500, Vin 3C7WRKEJ1GG325472, a total loss; and ‘WHEREAS, in order for Jefferson Parish to receive payment for the total loss certain documents must be executed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council Chairperson, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is authorized to execute any and all documents and a title transfer for an insurance claim for the damage sustained to 2016 RAM 4500, Vin 3C7WRKEJ1GG325472.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148599 A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, Inc. (VOA), to extend the contract date for the VOA Repairs On Wheels Program. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146228 adopted on the 9th day of April, 2025, the Parish and Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, Inc. (VOA) entered into a Subrecipient Agreement for the Repairs on Wheels program (“Original Agreement”); and WHEREAS, there are some elderly and disabled homeowners who are in need of minor repairs to bring their homes into safety compliance or to remediate the health, safety, and mobility issues that may impact their ability to safely reside in their homes; and WHEREAS, VOA can provide minor repairs to homes owned by elderly citizens and citizens with disabilities to remediate the health, safety, and mobility issues that may impact their ability to safely reside in their homes; and WHEREAS, VOA continues to provide assistance to elderly citizens and citizens with disabilities to remediate health, safety and mobility issues and give them the ability to safely reside in their homes; and WHEREAS, a funding source has been identified to provide VOA with funding in the amount of $600,000.00 for the operation of the Repair on Wheels program; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146228 allowed the term of the agreement between Jefferson Parish and VOA to commence retroactively beginning July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2026, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first; and WHEREAS, the scope of work is continuing and it is necessary to extend the contract; and WHEREAS, Parish and VOA wish to amend the Original Agreement to extend the contract until June 30, 2027.

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 First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Jefferson Parish and Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, Inc. (VOA) to provide services for the VOA Repairs On Wheels program to extend the contract term by one year for a new termination date of June 30, 2027 is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the budget for limited repairs in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 will be charged to FY 2024 CDBG Budget Account Number 21280-1176-139-7454-82416-001.

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 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148600 A resolution authorizing Amendment Number One to the

Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans to recognize the name change of University of New Orleans to Louisiana State University – New Orleans (LSU-NO), to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 for participation in the student intern program of the LSU-NO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to fifty-three thousand dollars ($53,000.00) and to provide for related matters. (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, Jefferson Parish is authorized by Sec. 1.01(2) of the Charter to enter into this Agreement for assistance with land use and zoning issues; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147586, adopted on December 10, 2025 authorized the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and the University of New Orleans (UNO) to participate in the student intern program of the UNO Department of Planning and Urban Studies by allowing one (1) graduate student in urban and regional planning to work in the Parish Planning Department for the period of January 8, 2026 through August 14, 2026 for an amount not to exceed eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000.00); and WHEREAS, UNO rejoined the Louisiana State University System in 2026, and will now be known as Louisiana State University – New Orleans (LSU-NO); and WHEREAS, established in 1974, LSU-NO’s Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program is the only accredited professional planning program within the region, and since its inception has graduated students who are employed at all levels of government including Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, in addition to high-quality classroom instruction, LSU-NO’s professional planning program offers graduate students real-world planning experience while providing applied research and technical planning assistance to community-based organizations and state, metropolitan, and local agencies; and WHEREAS, to accomplish their respective missions of public service, Jefferson Parish and LSU-NO have a long history of cooperative endeavors to further urban planning in the parish through the development of the comprehensive plan and various subarea plans, the completion of zoning studies, and participation in a student intern program; and WHEREAS, the student intern program has benefited LSUNO because it has assisted the university in recruiting top-notch students through graduate assistantships that help defray the costs of graduate education and has provided an opportunity for students to get real-world urban planning experience; and WHEREAS, the intern program has benefited Jefferson Parish because LSU-NO has always provided the Parish with well-qualified graduate students that the Planning Department has been able to use as part-time planning staff on cases such as zoning changes, subdivisions, and zoning text and area studies, and because some of these students have remained with Jefferson Parish after graduation as well-educated, productive, full-time professional planners; and WHEREAS, practically, LSU-NO represents the sole-source provider of graduate urban planning students because it offers the only accredited professional planning program in the region to students who live in the community, attend classes on campus, and are able to work in the Planning Department office directly under the supervision of professional planners in an arrangement that has proven to be effective and efficient; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has received Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from the Louisiana Office of Community Development– Disaster Recovery (“LOCD-DR”) under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) to do a comprehensive update to the Jefferson Parish Unified Development Code. Through RCIP, the state and Jefferson Parish seek to address unmet needs in the area of infrastructure across impacted areas in order to expand upon and improve resilient communities. The goal is to reduce the overall risk to the population and structures from future hazard events, while also reducing reliance on federal funding in future disasters; and WHEREAS, with the aforementioned funding, Jefferson Parish is undertaking a complete analysis of the Jefferson Parish Unified Development Code including a gap analysis to identify existing code conflicts and deficits, and establishment of a framework for the new development code; establish of consensus driven process, involving extensive public and stakeholder engagement, to identify priorities for new development and redevelopment; create new, consolidated land development regulations to be considered by the Parish Council; and develop a community engagement plan that can be applied to significant development or important initiatives throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, a significant part of this process will be an update to the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish to reflect the current development pattern and changes to the zoning district structure which will require a comprehensive land use survey of the Parish; and WHEREAS, updated land use information obtained from property research and windshield surveys, as well as, the integration of land use information in the Parish GIS will aid in the review and analysis of existing development patterns and support updates to the Official Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as providing opportunities for students to gain real-world urban planning experience while also providing assistance to the PARISH in the comprehensive update to the Unified Development Code; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit in the form of additional support in processing and handling land use and zoning matters which is at least equivalent to the thirty-five thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) 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, Jefferson Parish desires to cooperate with LSUNO in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That it is acknowledged that the University of New Orleans (UNO) will now be known as Louisiana State University – New Orleans (LSU-NO) following the university rejoining the LSU System in 2026.

SECTION 2. That the Jefferson Parish Council hereby authorizes execution of Amendment Number One to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Louisiana State University – New Orleans, to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00) and to extend the termination date from August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 for participation in the student intern program of the LSU-NO Department of Planning and Urban Studies thereby increasing the contract cap to fifty-three thousand dollars ($53,000.00).

SECTION 3. That all expenditures incurred under the Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 21310-1195-1397331-13135-011.

SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148601 A resolution approving Amendment #1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Joseph P. Lopinto, III, in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson, to extend a contract for the provision of commissioned personnel to provide security services to the Jefferson Parish President, Parish employees, and Parish facilities, and for providing security during meetings and hearings for an additional 2 year period at a total not-to-exceed the amount of Eight Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($860,000.00) over the full four (4) year term of the Agreement. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 143948, adopted on the 27th day of March, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Joseph P. Lopinto, III, in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson to provide funding in the amount of Two Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($215,000.00) per year for a two (2) year period for the provision of commissioned personnel to provide security services to the Jefferson Parish President, Parish employees, and Parish facilities, and for providing security during meetings and hearings for a total not-to-exceed the amount of Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($430,000.00) over the 2 year term of the Agreement.; and WHEREAS, the contract will expire at midnight on June 30, 2026, and it is in the best interest of the Parish to amend the

Cooperative Endeavor Agreement extending the term for two (2) additional years; and WHEREAS, PARISH and SHERIFF would like to amend the Agreement to extend the term for two additional years through midnight on June 30, 2028 at the same annual cost.

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 Amendment #1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Joseph P. Lopinto, Ill, in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson, extending the contract to provide commissioned personnel to provide security services to the Jefferson Parish President, its employees, and facilities, and for coordinating intelligence with other agencies on matters involving Parish government, employees, and facilities and providing security during meetings and hearings with employees, by an additional two years until June 30, 2028, at the same annual cost, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the cost to Jefferson Parish associated with this agreement shall not exceed Eight Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($860,000.00) over the four (4) year term, which shall be drawn from account no. 10010-0040-7022.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148602 A resolution approving Amendment #1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Joseph P. Lopinto, III, in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson, to extend the agreement to provide armed uniformed officers for enhanced public safety for the Joseph S. Yenni Building for an additional 2-year period at a total not-to-exceed the amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) over the full four (4) year term of the Agreement. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 143949, adopted on the 27th day of March, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Joseph P. Lopinto, III, in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson, to provide funding in the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) per year for a two (2) year period to provide armed uniformed officers for enhanced public safety for the Joseph S. Yenni Building for a total not-to-exceed amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) over the 2 year term of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the contract will expire at midnight on June 30, 2026, and it is in the best interest of the Parish to amend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement extending the term for two (2) additional years; and WHEREAS, PARISH and SHERIFF would like to amend the Agreement to extend the term for two additional years through midnight on June 30, 2028 at the same annual cost.

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 Amendment #1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Joseph P. Lopinto, Ill, in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson, extending the contract to provide armed uniformed officers for enhanced public safety for the Joseph S. Yenni Building for a total not-to-exceed amount of Three Million Dollars ($3.000,000.00) over the full four (4) year term of the Agreement and extending the contract for an additional two (2) years at the same annual cost, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the cost to Jefferson Parish associated with this agreement shall not exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) over the four (4) year term, which shall be drawn from account no. 63560-3968-7424.2.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148603 A resolution authorizing and approving of the submission of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for the Jefferson Parish Community Action Program Department (JeffCAP) Head Start Birth to Five Program to address the deficiency related to 1302.90(c) (1) (ii) Significant Health and Safety Incidents Safety Practice for Grant Number – 06CH01190, and to provide for related matters.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Department of Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs is responsible for providing Head Start and Early Head Start services to low-income children and families in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the program is committed to ensuring that all staff uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and safety practices; and WHEREAS, the program acknowledges the importance of immediate corrective action, ongoing monitoring, staff accountability, and continuous improvement to prevent future incidents; and WHEREAS, the Department of JeffCAP was notified on March 5, 2026, of one deficiency within the Head Start Program; and WHEREAS, the submission of this Corrective Action Plan must be submitted by May 31, 2026, to address the deficiency related to 1302. 90 (c) (1) (ii)- Significant Health and Safety Incidents Safety Practice, to ensure all staff refrain from behaviors that have the potential to maltreat and endanger the health and safety of children; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council, as the Governing Board, is required to approve this Corrective Action Plan with the recommendation of the Policy Council; and WHEREAS, the JeffCAP Policy Council approved this Corrective Action Plan on May 14, 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 Jefferson Parish Community Action Program Department (JeffCAP) submission of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to address the deficiency related to 1302.90(c) (1) (ii) Significant Health and Safety Incidents Safety Practice for Grant Numbers – 06CH01190; to ensure all staff refrain from behaviors that have the potential to maltreat and endanger the health and safety of children be and 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 The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148605 A resolution granting permission to Fleet Feet Metairie, 3741 N Hullen St., Metairie, LA 70002, represented

by Edina Walker, to conduct Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:30p.m. until 9:00p.m. to be held at Bonnabel Boat Launch 1599 Bonnabel Blvd., 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 Fleet Feet Metairie, 3741 N Hullen St., Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Edina Walker to conduct Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:30p.m. until 9:30p.m, to be held at Bonnabel Boat Launch 1599 Bonnabel Blvd; to serve beverages and food; to have dj/amplified music; and to erect 4 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 Edina Walker, 3741 N Hullen St., Metairie, LA 70002.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148604 A resolution granting permission to The Foote Family, represented by Angel Jones, to have DJ/amplified outdoor music (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) and a food truck at their upcoming Family Reunion to be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Lafreniere Park Shelter at No. 2, in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements; and 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, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to The Foote Family, represented by Angel Jones, to have DJ/amplified outdoor music (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) at their upcoming Family Reunion to be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Lafreniere Park at Shelter No. 2 in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements, and to allow the erection of tents in connection with said reunion.

SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Lafreniere Park, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s to conduct such a family reunion 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 permission is granted to The Foote Family to have a food truck that is registered with the Parish of Jefferson, at the discretion of the Director of Lafreniere Park, in Lafreniere Park for The Foote Family Reunion on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

SECTION 4. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded The Foote Family, c/o Angel Jones, 260 Libra Avenue, Unit A, Mandeville, Louisiana 70471, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148606 A resolution granting permission to Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70006, represented by Matt Reed permission to hold a World Cup Watch Event on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 2:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. at 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd, suite 36 and Clearview Mall Atrium, and 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 Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., represented

by Matt Reed permission to hold a World Cup Watch Event on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 2:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. at Walk On’s, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd, suite 36 and Clearview Mall Atrium, to serve beer, wine, liquor, and beverages; to have DJ/ Amplified music, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Department of Compliance & Code Enforcement, the Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Tobacco Control Board; and that all requirements and regulations of said Departments are complied with; and waiving all Jefferson parish taxes in connection with said event.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to Matt Reed, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70006.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148607 A resolution granting permission to West Jefferson Hospital Foundation, 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, represented by Ms. Julie Escudier, to conduct a West Jefferson Family Fest, at 920 Ave B, Marrero, LA 70072, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.; to allow the sale of beverages, liquor, food and beer ; to allow live music until 10:00 p.m.; to allow food truck vendors; to allow outdoor cooking; to allow West Jefferson Hospital Foundation to rent tents, a stage, bathrooms, and light pods from the Jefferson Parish Parks and Rec Department, Jefferson Parish Emergency Operation Center, and Jefferson Parish General Services Department; waiving all fees associated with said rental; and to erect 3 Canopies, in connection with the event; waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith, provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Beverage Control Board, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the Health Department & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met. (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 West Jefferson Hospital Foundation, 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, represented by Ms. Julie Escudier, to conduct a West Jefferson Family Fest, at 920 Ave B, Marrero, LA 70072, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.; to allow the sale of beverages, liquor, food and beer ; to allow live music until 10:00 p.m.; to allow food truck vendors; to allow outdoor cooking; to allow West Jefferson Hospital Foundation to rent tents, a stage, bathrooms, and light pods from the Jefferson Parish Parks and Rec Department, Jefferson Parish Emergency Operation Center, and Jefferson Parish General Services Department; waiving all fees associated with said rental; and to erect 3 Canopies, in connection with the event; waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith, provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Beverage Control Board, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the Health Department & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met.

SECTION 2. That all Jefferson parish taxes are hereby waived in connection with said boil, provided all necessary permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Tobacco Control Board, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the Health Department & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met to conduct such event.

SECTION 3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded Ms. Julie Escudier, 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Suite N-2101, Marrero, LA 70072, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, State Health Department, State of Louisiana Alcohol & Tobacco Control Board, the Department of Inspection 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148609 A resolution stating the Jefferson Parish Council’s endorsement of Laitram Machinery, Inc, (Application Number 20250102) to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program, and other related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Louisiana Quality Jobs Act 153 of 2002; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS most distressed areas in the Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 242.02, Block Group 1 in the Parish of Jefferson, as eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S.51:2451-2462); and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson agrees this endorsement is in the best interest of the Overall Economic Development Plan for the Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program requirements, the Parish of Jefferson agrees: 1. To participate in the Quality Jobs Program 2. To assist Louisiana Economic Development in evaluating progress made in any Quality Jobs within its jurisdiction 3. To REBATE all applicable local sales taxes (defined as all local sales taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY public school) on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District (JEDCO) has collected a fee of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars based on the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Section 2-875.13.6.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Jefferson Parish Council of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Laitram Machinery, Inc, Application #20250102, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program.

SECTION 2. That if any provision or items of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

SECTION 3. That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148608 A resolution appointing Eric Lentz to the Parc des Familles Advisory Board as representative of Council At Large Division B. (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 Eric Lentz be and is hereby appointed to the Parc des Familles Advisory Board as representative of Council At Large Division B. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Eric Lentz, Elentz53@yahoo.com.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148610 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Scape Landscape Architecture, DPC, to provide professional services for Parc Des Familles Master Plan at a fee of $150,000.00, 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. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 147956, (adopted February 25, 2026), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Scape Landscape Architecture, DPC, to provide Parc Des Familles Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes Mobilization And Existing Conditions Analysis, Park Master Plan Vision, and Community Engagement; and WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and the Firm have negotiated a lump sum fee of $146,000 for basic services, and a not-to-exceed fee of $4,000.00 for supplemental services; and WHEREAS, Scape Landscape Architecture, DPC wishes to provide these design services with support from Verges Rome Architects, and Evans-Graves Engineers, 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 between the Parish of Jefferson and Scape Landscape Architecture, DPC, to provide professional services for Parc Des Familles Master Plan at a fee of $150,000.00, 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.

SECTION 2. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44690-4087-7451 (46911.026).

SECTION 3. That Scape Landscape Architecture, DPC is authorized to provide these services with support from Verges Rome Architects, and Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. SECTION 4. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148611 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Marine & Mount Moriah Ministries, Inc. to provide an enrichment program for the youth of Jefferson Parish at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). (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, 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 facilities; and WHEREAS, since 1994, Marine & Mount Moriah Ministries, Inc. has successfully operated youth programs in the Shrewsbury community of Jefferson Parish to provide youth access to educational and recreational activities and leadership development; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for the youth of Jefferson Parish through the establishment of a summer enrichment program; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased recreational, educational and cultural enrichment opportunities for the youth of Jefferson Parish and the promotion of the general welfare and happiness of Jefferson Parish citizens which is at least equivalent to the Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) 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 Marine & Mount Moriah Ministries, Inc. 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 Marine & Mount Moriah

Ministries, Inc. to provide an enrichment program for the youth of Jefferson Parish at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22020-2752-7680.367 (20252.000) (Video Poker – Council District 2).

SECTION 3. That the Chairwoman 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148612 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Mission Star, Inc., to provide a summer enrichment program for the youth of Jefferson Parish at a cost not to exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00). (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, 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 facilities; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for the youth of Jefferson Parish through the establishment of a summer enrichment program; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased recreational, educational and cultural enrichment opportunities for the youth of Jefferson Parish and the promotion of the general welfare and happiness of Jefferson Parish citizens which is at least equivalent to the Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) 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 Mission Star, Inc. 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 Mission Star, Inc., to provide a summer enrichment program for the youth of Jefferson Parish at a cost not to exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2772-7680.362 (20472.000) (West Bank Riverboat Gaming – Council District 2).

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148613 A resolution approving and accepting the Final Plat of subdivision of Lot G-304B, Ames Farms Subdivision into Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Square A, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Square B, Falcon Estates Subdivision, which lots are owned by Timothy J. Falcon and Jewell Cuccia, with the dedication of drainage and utility servitudes and the dedication of Belle Vie Lane and the extension of Willow Lawn Street, and accepting certain streets and utilities in Falcon Estates Subdivision for maintenance by the Parish of Jefferson in accordance with plans by Dufrene Surveying and Engineering, Inc. dated November 7, 2023, revised on December 1, 2023 and stamped “Record Drawings” on April 2, 2026. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Timothy J. Falcon and Jewell Cuccia Falcon are the owners of Lot G-304B, Ames Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before J. Joseph Blotner, dated January 9, 2004 registered in COB 3115, Folio 316, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot into Lots to be designated as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Square A, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Square B, Falcon Estates Subdivision with the dedication of Belle Vie Lane and the extension of Willow Lawn Street, and the dedication of drainage servitudes and 5’ utility servitude; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat and the dedication of relevant streets and servitudes was denied by Council on August 25, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Council’s denial was vacated via a judgment by the 24th Judicial District Court, dated August 10, 2022, Case No. 821-019, and said Preliminary Plat was approved by said judgment; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat included the dedication of drainage servitudes and a temporary servitude for turn and the Final Plat has been revised to include drainage servitudes, 5’ utility servitude, and to remove the temporary servitude for turn; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Review Technical Committee (LURTC) reviewed the Final Plat, last revised on March 17, 2026, and the plat meets Sec. 33-2.32.4(C) Final Plat Review Criteria; and WHEREAS, Marrero Land and Improvement Association, Limited, has agreed to grant Jefferson Parish a separate 23’ drainage servitude to Pipeline Canal for required drainage for Falcon Estates Subdivision, as shown upon said Final Plat; and WHEREAS, the owner has completed all required public improvements to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works consistent with Sec. 33-2.32.5.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Final Plat by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc., sealed by Tildon J. Dufrene, Jr., dated January 23, 2021, and last revised March 17th, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS-37-26, showing the subdivision of Lot G-304B, Ames Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Square A, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Square B, Falcon Estates Subdivision, and the dedication of Belle Vie Lane and the extension of Willow Lawn Street, and the dedication of drainage servitudes and 5’ utility servitude, in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved and accepted.

SECTION 2. That the following streets in Falcon Estates Subdivision, constructed of Portland cement concrete with sub-surface drainage installed by Sampey Construction, Inc. in accordance with plans by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc. dated November 7, 2023, revised on December 1, 2023 and stamped “Record Drawings” on April 2, 2026, be, and are hereby accepted: Willow Lawn Street from a dead end of Willow Lawn Street approximately one hundred (100) feet from the intersection of Willow Lawn Street and Elm Lawn Drive proceeding in a northerly direction approximately one hundred ninety-seven (197) feet to its intersection with Belle Vie Lane. Belle Vie Lane from its intersection with Willow Lawn Street, proceeding in an easterly direction approximately three hundred eighty-five (1540) feet to a cul de sac.

SECTION 3. That the sewer and water utilities serving Lots 1 thru 7, Square A, and Lots 1 thru 13, Square B, Falcon Estates Subdivision, in accordance with plans prepared by Dufrene Surveying and Engineering, Inc. dated November 7, 2023, revised on December 1, 2023 and stamped “Record Drawings” on April 2, 2026 be, and are hereby accepted, including 1747’+ of 8” PVC (SDR 26) sewer line, six (6) concrete sewer manholes, 8’+ of 8” C-900 waterline, 1645’+ of 10” C-900 waterline, 420’+ of 2” HDPE waterline, one (1) 10”x10” tee, one (1) 8” gate valve and five (5) fire hydrant.

SECTION 4. That the recordation of said Final Plat by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc., sealed by Tildon J. Dufrene, Jr., dated January 23, 2021, and last revised March 17th, 2026, in the Jefferson Parish Office of Clerk of Court, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 5. That the Parish entering into a separate 23’ drainage servitude agreement with Marrero Land and Improvement Association, Limited, on Lots 12 & 13 of Destrehan Division, for required drainage for Falcon Estates Subdivision, as

shown upon said Final Plat, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148614 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association, to coordinate and promote a farmer’s market at the Marrero Farmer’s Market 5851 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072; and to provide for related matters.

(Council District 3)

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, Company has requested a one-time allocation of funds in the amount of $8,180.00 for the purchase of ten (10) Unication G5 UHF/700 pagers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with Article IV 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 dated March 7, 2018, a one-time allocation of funds in the amount of $8,180.00 for the purchase of ten (10) Unication G5 UHF/700 pagers is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the one-time allocation of funds authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22140-2960-7346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her 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) Kerner The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

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 facilities and programs; 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, pursuant to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Charter, Article 1, Section 1.01(15), is authorized to enter into this Agreement to develop and administer a system of parish parks, playgrounds, recreation programs, libraries, museums, and other recreation and cultural facilities and programs for the benefit of all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to stimulate the local economy and provide increased recreational and cultural activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased tourism, economic development, and enhanced cultural and recreational activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the 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 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, to coordinate and promote a farmer’s market at the Marrero Farmer’s Market 5851 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072; and to provide for related matters, 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 The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

WHEREAS, a Historic District, within the boundaries of the City of Westwego, Jefferson Parish Ordinance No. 21897 (June 4, 2003) and City of Westwego Ordinance No. 1101 (July 16, 1998). Boundaries: From the river batture and levee at the junction of LA 18 and Sala Avenue or “The Hill”, south to Fourth Street, which includes blocks one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) of Sala Avenue and all properties and structures within these four (4) blocks facing Sala Avenue and also including sites that extend from Sala Avenue through to Louisiana Avenue or Avenue A; and WHEREAS, to further the redevelopment of the designated Historic District within the City of Westwego it is necessary and appropriate to provide incentives for development; and WHEREAS, 215 Sala, is located at 215 Sala Avenue, within a designated Historic District, in the City of Westwego, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Historic and Economic Development Districts offer the incentive of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program which allows property owners to pay ad valorem taxes based on the assessed value of the property the year before restoration, for a period of five years; and WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement Program allows property owners the right to renew the contract for the limited property tax exemption for an additional five years, subject to the same conditions, extending such right for a total of ten years from the completion of the restoration work.

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 process of obtaining and receiving the limited property tax exemption within the Historic District is in accordance with procedures established by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), including a review of application for exemption by the Office of the Assessor of Jefferson Parish.

SECTION 2. That the limited property tax exemption provided for shall be approved by the Jefferson Parish Council.

SECTION 3. That the Jefferson 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 Westwego, 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 This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Liljeberg, 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. 148615 A resolution stating the Jefferson Parish Council’s endorsement of 3317 N I-10 Service Rd W, LLC, project number 20250529 to participate in the benefits of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program in the Jefferson Parish Economic Development District which is in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Council District 5)

RESOLUTION NO. 148618 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to provide Third-Party Claims Administration Services for Liability, Worker’s Compensation, SELA/ Property, and Other Assigned Claims for Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 1 and Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 2. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, an Economic Development District was established within the Metairie CBD as designated by Jefferson Parish Council Ordinance No. 17693 on February 15, 1989 to expand, restore, improve or develop within the designated district having the following geographical boundaries: The area bounded by Tolmas, Metairie Lawn, Canal #4, Division Street, West Esplanade, Hullen Street and Lake Pontchartrain; and WHEREAS, to further the redevelopment of the designated Economic Development District within the Metairie CBD it is necessary and appropriate to provide incentives for development; and WHEREAS, 3317 N I-10 Service Rd W, LLC is located at 3317 N I-10 Service Road in Metairie within the designated Economic Development District within the Metairie CBD; and WHEREAS, Economic Development Districts offer the incentive of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program which allows property owners to pay ad valorem taxes based on the assessed value of the property the year before restoration, for a period of five years; and WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement Program allows a property owner the right to renew for an additional five years the contract for limited exemption, subject to the same conditions, extending such right for a total of ten years from the completion of the restoration work.

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 process of obtaining limited property tax exemption within the Economic Development District is in accordance with procedures established by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission.

SECTION 2. That the limited property tax exemptions provided for shall be approved by the Jefferson Parish Council.

SECTION 3. That the Parish Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution and all limited property tax exemptions approved by the Jefferson Parish Council to the Louisiana State Board of Commerce and Industry, the Louisiana Tax Commission, 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Kerner The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 148616 A resolution approving a one-time allocation of funds in the amount of $8,180.00 to Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 for the purchase of ten (10) Unication G5 UHF/700 pagers 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 Company dated March 7, 2018. (Council District 2) 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 Company (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 2018, in accordance with Resolution No. 131772 adopted on June 27, 2018, District and Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement, which modified the terms of various provisions related to insurance requirements, use of and titling of District assets, surplus District property, indemnification, and applicable standards; 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

RESOLUTION NO. 148617 A resolution stating the Jefferson Parish Council’s endorsement of 215 Sala (Lisa Valence) to participate in the benefits of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program within a Historic District, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

(Council District 2)

WHEREAS, the present Third-Party Claims Administration service contract expires December 13, 2026 and a need exists to maintain the service; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish to readvertise for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications from person or firms interested and qualified to provide such services; and ‘WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish wishes to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to provide Third Party-Claims Administration Services for Liability, Worker’s Compensation, SELA/Property, and Other Assigned Claims for Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 1 and Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 2; and WHEREAS, the Department of Risk Management 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; and WHEREAS, the Council, at its discretion, may choose one or more qualified firms to provide these services.

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 from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to provide Third Party Claims Administration Services for Liability, Worker’s Compensation, SELA/Property, and Other Assigned Claims for Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 1 and Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 2.

SECTION 2. That the following ranking criteria (total 100 points) will be used to evaluate the submittals: 1. Scope of services- Methodology and resources applied to fulfill the scope of services, staffing and organization, including experience and professional qualifications of key management and claims adjusting personnel who are assigned to the project – (Maximum points shall be 30).

2. Specific experience- similar or larger scope of services currently being provided (Maximum points awarded shall be 25).

3. Personnel- Size of firm considering the number of professional and support personnel, experience of management staff, experience in similar projects, etc.

(Maximum points shall be 20).

4. Location of the principal office where work will be performed. Preference shall be given to persons or firms with a principal business office at which the work will be performed as follows: (1) Jefferson Parish, including municipalities located within Jefferson Parish (15 points); (2) Neighboring Parishes of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region, which includes Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Tammany (12 Points); (3) Parishes other than the foregoing (10 Points); (4) Outside the State of Louisiana (6 Points) (Maximum points awarded shall be 15).

5. 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 of 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. 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 (Maximum points awarded shall be 10 for the lack of any such adversarial proceedings as defined).

SECTION 3. That the person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications shall have the following minimum qualifications: 1. Respondent firm shall have a minimum of ten (10) years’ Experience in the field of adjusting and handling General Liability, Professional Liability, Employment Practices

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Liability, Public Officials and Employee’s Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and other claims.

2. Respondent Firm shall utilize & provide Jefferson Parish access to a comprehensive claims Management system with the ability to run customizable, scheduled and live reporting.

3. Respondent Firm shall include within their SOQ a description of their firm’s qualifications including the current territory(ies) that it services, coverage lines handled, a listing of memberships in local and national professional organizations, and a list of specific personnel who will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency and quality of service to the Parish of Jefferson and its employees. Resumes are required on each of the key personnel, such as office manager, supervisors and adjusters. These resumes should include any professional designations held by the individuals as well as listing of memberships in professional organizations.

Direct experience of adjusting staff will be a determining factor in the Parish of Jefferson’s selection process.

Respondents must include a job description for each Classification of the service team.

4. Respondent Firm shall staff and maintain an office within the Parish of Jefferson’s Department of Risk Management offices in order to service its claims.

Adjusters shall be dedicated to the Jefferson Parish account.

5. Respondent Firm shall supply a list describing similar previous work done, arranged by subject area, stating client’s name (governmental agency or private business) and the names of contact persons for each client listed.

6. Respondent Firm shall supply financial statements for the past three (3) years or other representation of financial solvency.

SECTION 4. That the evaluation shall be conducted by the Insurance Advisory and Coordinating Committee and a representative from the Parish Attorney’s office. The representative of the Parish Attorney’s office will be a nonevaluating member and shall act as a secretary of the Evaluation Committee, who is solely responsible for disseminating all information received during the review process.

SECTION 5. 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 6. That the cost of these services shall be charged to Accounts No. # 66760-5009-7341.6 (67696.004) for Jefferson Parish, 96720-5009-7341.6 for Hospital Service District No. 2 or 96760-5009-7341.6 for Hospital Service District No. 1 (Claims Administration).

SECTION 7. That the cost of advertising shall be charged to account line #66760-5009-7540.

SECTION 8. 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148619 A resolution selecting to provide actuarial and consulting services for Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 1 and Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 2. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148269, adopted on the 18th day of March, 2026, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized its Purchasing Department to advertise for Statements of Qualifications from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to provide actuarial and consulting services for Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 1 and Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 2; and WHEREAS, the responses to Statements of Qualifications were received on the 16th day of April, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee met on the 29th day of April, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Council Chairwoman was notified of the results of the Evaluation Committee by letter dated April 30, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby select Sigma Consulting, Corp, 3925 N. I-10 Service Road, West Suite 201B, Metairie, LA 70002 to provide actuarial and consulting services for Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 1 and Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District 2.

SECTION 2. That the Administration shall negotiate a contractual agreement with selected vendor and said agreement shall be submitted to the Council in complete form, including all terms and conditions, for approval, authorization and ratification

by Council Resolution prior to execution of said agreement.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148620 A resolution authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District (JEDCO) for the implementation and management of the Greater New Orleans Food and Beverage Incubator, Project No. 26LDRC7402 (the “Project”) under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG-DR”) Program through the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development (“OCD”) for disaster recovery in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($850,000.00). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Laura, Delta and Ida and Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, the United States Congress, through Public Law 117-43 appropriated funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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(“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG-DR”) Program for use through the State of Louisiana for disaster recovery; and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development (referred to as “OCD” or “State”, on behalf of the State of Louisiana, administers the State’s CDBG disaster recovery program (the “CDBG-DR Program”), which is subject to the Federal statutes and regulations governing CDBG grants, as modified by exceptions and waivers previously granted and which may hereinafter be granted by HUD; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“Grantee”) is an eligible subrecipient to receive Federal financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the OCD under its executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA), and therefore authorized to make a “Sub-award” to eligible “Subrecipients”; and WHEREAS, Grantee has determined that JEDCO (“Subrecipient”) is an eligible Subrecipient in accordance with requirements 2 CFR 200.330(a) and of the Community Development Block Grant Program as provided by 24 CFR 570.200(f)(1)(iii); and WHEREAS, Grantee has designated Subrecipient to carry out part of its award; and WHEREAS, the Grantee desires to cooperate with the Subrecipient in the implementation of the Greater New Orleans Food and Beverage Incubator, Project No. 26LDRC7402 (the “Project”) under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) to meet recovery and revitalization needs as stated in the authorizing State of Louisiana Action Plan for the 2020/2021 Disasters1 (the “Action Plan”) and ensuing amendments; and WHEREAS, Subrecipient, by agreeing to undertake the implementation of this endeavor utilizing CDBG-DR funds provided to Grantee for the Program, will be acting as a Subrecipient of Grantee for the Project and noted Scope(s) of Work included in this Agreement and an in line with the approved Project Applications, and hereby agrees to carry out these Projects in full compliance with the laws and regulations of the CDBG-DR program set forth under Federal Register No. FR6303-N-01 and FR-6236-N-01, and under the appropriation in Public Law 117-43; and WHEREAS, the actions of the Grantee and Subrecipient will meet the national objective of Low Moderate Income and will result in a public benefit described in detail in this Agreement not disproportionate to the consideration in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Grantee is providing CDBG-DR funding in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($850,000.00) and Subrecipient is responsible for all other costs of this Program as outlined in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED in consideration of the promises and the mutual representations, warranties, and covenants herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows: SECTION 1. That the Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and JEDCO for the implementation and management of the Greater New Orleans Food and Beverage Incubator, Project No. 26LDRC7402 (the “Project”) under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG-DR”) Program through the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development (“OCD”) for disaster recovery in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($850,000.00), is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the CDBG-DR portion of this Agreement shall be charged to account numbers 21310-1195-139-7331/13135 029 and 21310-1195-139-7331/13135 529. Subrecipient is responsible for all other costs of the Program as outlined in this Agreement.

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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 148621 A resolution adding and approving ELOS Environmental, subcontractors for professional services in support of the existing engineering agreement between Jefferson Parish and Meyer Engineers, Ltd. (No. 55-7004), to provide Engineering and Architectural Services for Improvements and Renovations to Recreation Sites Located in Consolidated Jefferson Recreation and Playground and Community Center District. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish has an agreement with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. dated November 3, 2004 to provide the Engineering and Architectural Services for Improvements and Renovations to Recreation Sites Located in Consolidated Jefferson Recreation and Playground and Community Center District; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers, Ltd. is required from time to time to utilize subcontractors for various support services; 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 contract; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers, Ltd. wishes to add ELOS Environmental to its previously submitted 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 ELOS Environmental be added to the list of subcontractors for professional services and in support of the engineering agreement with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for Engineering and Architectural Services for Improvements and Renovations to Recreation Sites Located in Consolidated Jefferson Recreation and Playground and Community Center District.

SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall come from Budget Account Number XXXXX-XXXX-7451 (XXXXX-XXX) or Budget Account Number 21830-XXXX-7451.

SECTION 3. That the Council Chairman, 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 20th day of May, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered:

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WHEREAS, the West Jefferson Park and Community Center and Playground District (the “Park District”) was established by Ordinance No. 22162, dated March 31, 2004, and is codified in the Parish Code of Ordinances under Section 21-30; and WHEREAS, Section 21-30(c) levies a monthly operation and construction fee and service charge of one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) per dwelling unit situated within the Park District boundaries for the purpose of defraying the cost of maintaining, operating, constructing and acquiring recreational facilities necessary to the proper use of such district; and WHEREAS, this $1.25 operation and construction fee and service charge was levied with no annual adjustment for Consumer Price Index (i.e., CPI) changes and the amount has never been increased since its original levy; and WHEREAS, Section 7 of Ordinance 22162 also provided for the transfer of up to $45,000 per year to the Alario Center and/ or Bayou Segnette Sports Complex to pay for any use of said facilities by the Park District; and WHEREAS, the transfers called for in Section 7 of Ordinance 22162 for the Alario Center and/or Bayou Segnette Sports Complex did not allow for any future increases or changes to the amount paid annually; and WHEREAS, over time, the operating, construction and maintenance costs of the Park District have increased substantially; and WHEREAS, over time, the operating, construction and maintenance costs of the Alario Center and/or Bayou Segnette Sports Complex have also increased; and WHEREAS, the Park District issued revenue bonds in 2020 to provide funding for construction projects and, currently, the debt service on those bonds accounts for $670,800 (or nearly 50.0 percent) of the budgeted $1,340,016 in expenditures for 2026; and WHEREAS, the debt service on these outstanding revenue bonds is scheduled to continue until the year 2039; and WHEREAS, recent expenditures have been made to construct a “pro tour” level public disc golf course which is currently rated as the No. 1 public disc golf course in the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Park District has also added several additional recreational facilities and amenities in the last few years, including a new visitor center with public restrooms, a walking trail, a mountain bike trail, a splash pad, a dog park, pavilions, and a kayak area with a pier; and WHEREAS, all of these facilities require additional staff (labor), supplies and equipment to upkeep and maintain (i.e., operating costs); and WHEREAS, because the amount being spent on debt service accounts for such a large part of the budget, there are limited funds available for normal operations and/or construction needs; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council recently selected an engineer to update and revise the Parc Des Familles (“PDF”) Master Plan; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that this updated and revised PDF Master Plan may call for the construction of additional facilities and infrastructure within the park; and WHEREAS, the current $1.25 operation and construction fee and service charge is not sufficient to cover these additional operating and capital needs at Parc Des Familles or to help cover additional usage and costs at the Alario Center and/or Bayou Segnette Sports Complex; and WHEREAS, increasing the fee and providing for annual limited increases is vital to the future success of the Park District in accomplishing its mission and goals.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish and Park District: SECTION 1. That Section 21-30(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 21-30 (c) Operation and Construction Fee. (1) There is levied a monthly operation and construction fee and service charge of one-dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) one-dollar and sixty-five cents ($1.65) per dwelling unit situated within West Jefferson Parish and Community Center and Playground District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of defraying the cost of maintaining, operating, constructing and acquiring recreational facilities necessary to the proper use of such district.

(2) The above-mentioned operation and construction fee and service charge shall be adjusted annually (on January 1st of each year) for any increase in the prior year’s Consumer Price Index (CPI); however, this increase shall not exceed 2.50 percent per year.

(2) (3) The above-mentioned operation and construction fee and service charge shall be collected bimonthly and/or on the same billing cycle of the Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson, issued to such dwellings situated withing West Jefferson Park and Community Center and Playground District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and payable to the office of the Department of Water and its authorized collecting agencies.

(3) (4) All accounts shall be considered delinquent if not paid withing thirty (30) days after receipt of same. If a delinquent account is not paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of the bill of the accounts(s), the Parish shall have the right to proceed for the collection of such unpaid charges in a manner provided by law for the collection of a Parish claim.

Sec. 21-30 (d) Dedication. The proceeds of the abovementioned operation and construction fee and service charge shall be dedicated to the construction, operation and maintenance of Parc des Familles, for such other park facilities within the district, and for such other purposes as provided by law and this article.

SECTION 2. That Section 7 of Ordinance 22162, dated March 31, 2004, be amended to read as follows: Section 7. In consideration for any West Jefferson Park and Community Center and Playground District’s use of the facilities at the Alario Center and/or Bayou Segnette Sports Complex and/or the Alario Sports Complex, operated by the Parish of Jefferson, the West Jefferson Park and Community Center and Playground District shall initially pay the Parish of Jefferson a sum not to exceed NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000) DOLLARS, to be dedicated exclusively to the Alario Center and/or the Bayou Segnette Sports Complex and/or the Alario Sports Complex, from the operational fee provided for in Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Sec. 21-30 (c) or any other revenue source of the district and, thereafter, may annually pay a sum not to exceed FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($45,000) DOLLARS SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($75,000) DOLLARS for such purposes as the need arises for the West Jefferson Park and Community Center and Playground District’s safe use of such facilities.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the creditors of this Estate and to all heirs and other persons herein interested to show cause within seven (7) days from this notification (if any they have or can) why the Final Tableau of Distribution presented by Independent Ex‐ the ecutrix of this estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance herewith.

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SUMMARY NO. 26716 ORDINANCE NO. 27186 An ordinance to amend Section 21-30 (C) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances to increase the monthly fee dedicated to the West Jefferson Park and Community Center and Playground District, establishing an annual CPI increase not to exceed 2.50%, and providing for the dedication of said fees. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 3)

OF GLENDA MARIE BELL FILED: __ _ ____________________ _____________________ __

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Walter Bell, Administra‐ tor of the Succession of Glenda Marie Bell, is ap‐ plying for authority to sell at private sale, on terms of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($115,000.00) DOL‐ LARS cash, the property owned by the Succession of Glenda Marie Bell, as described below.

AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF (½) INTEREST IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DE‐ SCRIBED PROPERTY, TOWIT: THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and im‐ provements thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and ad‐ vantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise ap‐ pertaining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, in SQUARE NO. 1165 thereof, which said square is bounded by FRANKLIN AVENUE, NORTH TONTI STREET (side), PAINTERS STREET (side) and NORTH MIRO STREET. Said portion of ground is designated by the Letters “C” and “W”, and according to survey of Gilbert, Kelly & Cou‐ turie, Inc. S & E, dated May 28, 1974, found as shown on November 23, 1979, said lots measure as follows: Lot “C” com‐ mences at a distance of 64 feet from the corner of Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street, mea‐ sures thence 32 feet front on Franklin Avenue, same in width in the rear,

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by a depth of 119.10.6 feet between equal and parallel lines. Lot “W” commences at a dis‐ tance of 119.10.6 feet from the corner of North Miro Street and Franklin Avenue, measures thence 30 feet front on North Miro Street, same in width in the rear, by a depth of 128 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines.

The improvements thereon bear the Munici‐ pal Nos. 2212-2212 ½ Franklin Avenue, snf 2557 North Miro Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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.

ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION IN SUMMARY AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONSIDERATION ON THEIR FINAL ADOPTION ON WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026, BEGINNING AT TEN (10:00) O’CLOCK A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, JOSEPH S. YENNI BUILDING, 1221 ELMWOOD PARK BOULEVARD, JEFFERSON, 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, June 10, 2026, beginning at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. in the Council Chambers, Joseph S. Yenni Building, Jefferson, Louisiana.

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: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on the 20th day of May, 2026.

SUMMARIES OF ORDINANCES INTRODUCED THIS DAY ARE AS FOLLOWS: SUMMARY NO. 26742 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-10-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lot G-1-B, Elmwood Lafreniere Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots G-1-B-1 and G-1-B-2, Elmwood Lafreniere Plantation Subdivision, which lots are owned by LaSalle Park Area Development Corporation, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 2) SUMMARY NO. 26743 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-77-25 approving requested variances to the landscaping and parking regulations of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for Siren Body Art located at 3209 Jefferson Hwy on Lot 1, Square C, Sherling Gardens Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded

by William Ave., Louis Ave., and Marilyn Ave. (Council District 2) SUMMARY NO. 26744 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Laitram, L.L.C. to construct, maintain and operate an interbuilding fiber optic communication service system for Laitram, L.L.C. together with its subsidiaries and affiliates within the public rights-of-way of unincorporated Jefferson Parish, as provided in and governed

by Chapter 35.5 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Jefferson and the permitting procedures of the Parish of Jefferson and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Council District 2) SUMMARY NO. 26745 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance to amend sections 35.5-1 through 35.5-26 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the “Code”) relative to wireline telecommunications franchises, to add sections 35.5-27 and 35.5-28 to the Code relative to wireline telecommunications franchises, to amend the title of Chapter 35.5 of the Code, to amend the titles of Articles I., II., and III. of Chapter 35.5 of the Code, to add Articles IV., V., and VI. to Chapter 35.5 of the Code, to designate the sections that each article is comprised of, to repeal sections 35.5-60 through 35.5-66 and section 35.580 of the Code, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26746 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance repealing Article 5, Division 36, Section 2-515.20 through Section 2-515.22 in the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a result of the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety Grants and Administration being subsumed by the newly created Office of Central Grants Administration, the concomitant elimination of the job classification and pay grade in Ordinance No. 18483, The Executive Pay Plan, for the position of Director of the Department of Public Safety Grants and Administration; and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26747 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana by adding section 2-158 and 2-159 relative to the creation of the Office of Comptroller and the appointment, qualifications, duties, and salary of the Comptroller. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26748 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 13709, The Executive Pay Plan, to incorporate a new job classification and establish a pay grade for the position of Comptroller within the Office of the Comptroller, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26749 - ORDINANCE NO. Van Vrancken An ordinance amending Sec. 27-51 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the adjustment of water and sewerage fees, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26750 - ORDINANCE NO. Van Vrancken An ordinance amending Chapter 27 Water, Sewerage, and Drainage, Article V Water, Division 2 Waterworks Districts, Section 27-196 Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26751 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26752 - ORDINANCE NO. Walker/Admin.

An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide)

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Chief of Police Keith A. Conley

Council Members At-Large Kristi K. McKinney, Div. A At-Large Thomas “Tom” Willmott, Div. B District 1 Dee B. Dunn District 2 Ronald R. Scharwath District 3 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 4 George L. Branigan District 5 Brian Brennan

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Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 468-7200 Kenner Police 500 Veterans Blvd.

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THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 AT 11:00 AM., AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD, KENNER, LOUISIANA WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: KRISTI K. MCKINNEY THOMAS “TOM” WILLMOTT DEE B. DUNN RONALD SCHARWATH JOSEPH LAHATTE GEORGE BRANIGAN BRIAN BRENNAN NATALIE HALL THERESA HASTINS22

COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL CLERK ASST. COUNCIL CLERK

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AFTER THE MEETING HAD BEEN CALLED TO ORDER WITH THE ABOVE RESULTS, PURSUANT TO MOTIONS DULY MADE AND CARRIED, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED. ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,149, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 13,091, ADOPTED APRIL 2, 2026, WHICH APPROVED AN AGREEMENT WITH ROOFING SOLUTIONS, LLC TO CORRECT THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,150, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 12,765 AUTHORIZING USE OF THE EXISTING STATE CONTRACT NO. 4400030826 WITH W.W. GRAINGER, INC. TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $150,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,151, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM COASTAL PROCESS, LLC TO PURCHASE TWO (2) PROMIX-S POLYMER BLENDING SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRONIC BID 262216 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,400.00 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTEWATER. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,152, AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AN EMERGENGY REPAIR OF THE HYDROMATIC PUMP #1 AT 43RD & CALIFORNIA LIFT STATION BY FLUID PROCESS & PUMPS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,730 FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,153, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARCCO COMPANY SERVICES FOR LOAD BANK TESTING AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON VARIOUS GENERATORS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF KENNER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,154, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF LOUISIANA STATE CONTRACT NO. 4400031816 TO PURCHASE A SPACESAVER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT UPGRADE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,766.00 FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,155, AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A PLUMBING CONTROL COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,595.00 FROM SPECIALTY SALES & DETENTION SERVICES, LLC FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,156, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED FY 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. PUBLISH ON MAY 28, 2026

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In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner 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 legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,156, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED FY 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. /S/

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KRISTI MCKINNEY PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON MAY 22, 2026 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON MAY 28, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner 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 legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 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.

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2020 Jackson Avenue, Suite 139 (504) 596-3110

Children’s Resource Center Library

913 Napoleon Avenue (504) 596-2628

Desire / Florida Satellite Location 3250 Industry Street

East New Orleans Regional Library 5641 Read Boulevard (504) 596-0200

BLUE HOUSE MUSIC

Explore natural connections between language and music through singing and storytelling during this music and early literacy workshop. Blue House Music is a program for caregivers and children ages birth – 5 years old that encourages healthy development through meaningful experiences.

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Mondays through June 22 from 10:30am – 11am Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN

725 Pelican Avenue (504) 596-3113

4300 South Broad Avenue (504) 596-2660

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

1611 Fats Domino Avenue (504) 596-2695

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library 5120 Saint Charles Avenue (504) 596-2625

Norman Mayer Library 3001 Gentilly Boulevard (504) 596-3100

Register at nolalibrary.co/kindergarten.

Mid-City Library 4140 Canal Street (504) 596-2654

Mondays through July 6 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

Nora Navra Library

1902 Saint Bernard Avenue (504) 596-3118

Nix Library

1401 South Carrollton Avenue (504) 596-2630

REACH Center

2022 St. Bernard Avenue, Building C (504) 256-6983

Robert E. Smith Library

6301 Canal Boulevard (504) 596-2638

A six-week series during which preschoolers and their caregivers will focus on a different early literacy practice, including reading, writing, talking, and singing, alongside Kindergarten Readiness skills as defined by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Each week will include a storytime, educational centers to enhance the different practices, and take-home activity suggestions to continue learning and growing.

TODDLER TIME

Read, sing, and wiggle during an interactive storytime geared towards toddlers and their caregivers, followed by a time to play with toys, sensory activities, or crafts.

Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am and 3:30pm – 4:30pm Algiers Regional Library

MY FIRST BOOK CLUB

Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, this beginners’ book club for ages 2 – 5 features a group reading, a themed craft, and a free book for your home library.

Register at nolalibrary.co/first-book-club.

Tuesday, June 2 from 2pm – 3pm Central City Library Tuesday, June 16 from 2pm – 3pm Central City Library

CREATE & PLAY: FUN AT THE BEACH

Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun beach-themed program for children ages 2 – 5 and their families.

Friday, June 5 from 2pm – 3pm Nora Navra Library

PICTURE BOOK PALOOZA

Themed activities and storytime. For children ages 2 – 5 and their families.

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE

Friday, June 12 from 2pm – 4pm Mid-City Library

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

Friday, June 26 from 2pm – 4pm Mid-City Library

SENSORY SATURDAY STORYTIME & PLAYTIME

Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime or playtime.

Space is limited for each program.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS STEAM CLUB

Experiment, create, or craft at this handson STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

This month’s activities include: • Middle Grade Book Club • Art Smarts: Tiny Tapestries • Dungeons and Dragons • Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations: Esculpir en arcilla • Art Smarts: Proud Colors • Ceramic Planter • Paper Bird Puppet and more!

Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.

CHESS CLUB

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff. Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 – 12.

Wednesdays from 4pm – 5pm Algiers Regional Library | Nix Library

SUPER COOL SNAKE ENCOUNTER FOR KIDS WITH LOUISIANA SNAKE ID

Register at nolalibrary.co/sensory.

Learn about local snakes, common myths, snake ID techniques, and even get to pet and hold live snakes. For ages 6 – 12 and their caregivers.

Saturday, June 13 from 10:30am – 11:30am & 2pm – 3:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library

Monday, June 1 from 10:30am – 12:30pm Norman Mayer Library

LITTLE STEAMERS

Monday, June 1 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm Central City Library

A series designed for children ages 3 – 5 years old to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) at the Library.

Register at nolalibrary.co/little-steamers.

Saturday, June 13 from 10:30am – 11:30am Nora Navra Library

ALL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT DATES AND TIMES CHANGE. CHECK EVENTS.NOLALIBRARY.ORG OR CALL YOUR LIBRARY LOCATION TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT EVENT INFORMATION.

JUNE 2026

YOUNG ALLIGATORS AND LOUISIANA WILDLIFE INTRODUCTION

Get an up-close and hands-on intro to Louisiana wildlife. Touch and handle Louisiana wildlife furs and skulls, plus young live alligators.

Tuesday, June 16 from 11am – 12pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library Tuesday, June 16 from 1pm – 2pm Norman Mayer Library Wednesday, June 17 from 11am – 12pm Nora Navra Library

AUDUBON ZOO WILD VISITORS

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo. Audubon Zoo educators will bring a unique, up close and personal visit from their incredible Animal Ambassadors.

Wednesday, June 17 from 1pm – 2pm Nix Library

THE CABINET KEY OF CASSIUS KABRIT, CITIZEN ENTOMOLOGIST PRESENTED FOR

FAMILIES BY THE MUDLARK PUPPETEERS

PREDATOR AND PREY

Tuesday, June 2 from 11am – 12pm East New Orleans Regional Library Tuesday, June 9 from 1pm – 2pm Alvar Library

ARMORED ANIMALS

Wednesday, June 3 from 11am – 12pm Robert E. Smith Library Wednesday, June 24 from 11am – 12pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

Little does Cassius suspect, but his shy, scientific life has led him to the precipice of a grand adventure. This story is told through rod and shadow puppetry, toy theater, marionettes, and music.

WITH MAJEK FINGERS

Dive into the world of Afro Caribbean drumming with this fun, hands-on experience. Explore the djembe drum, learn its history, and play a few rhythms and songs—all within one high-energy session.

Thursday, June 4 from 3pm – 4pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library Thursday, June 11 from 2pm – 3pm Mid-City Library Thursday, June 18 from 3pm – 4pm East New Orleans Regional Library

THE ART OF PAINTING FACES FOR TEENS

Learn how to paint faces for festivals and parties, with step-by-step instructions for teens of all skill sets. This teen-led workshop is run by Vivian S. Register at nolalibrary.co/face-painting.

Saturday, June 6 from 1pm – 2:30pm Main Library Saturday, June 13 from 1pm – 2:30pm Mid-City Library

LOVE COMICS? HATE INJUSTICE?

TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY SERIES WITH TRINITY CITY ARTS

Thursday, June 25 from 1pm – 2pm Mid-City Library

A workshop series for teens who love making comic books and want to use their creative gifts to make New Orleans a better place to live. Light dinner, art supplies, comic books, and prizes included.

CRESCENT CIRCUS MAGIC SHOW

Register at nolalibrary.co/trinity-arts-volunteer

The Crescent Circus, featured on The Tonight Show, fuses award-winning magic and circus arts into a performance that will amaze kids and keep them laughing.

Friday, June 26 from 11am – 12pm Robert E. Smith Library

AFRO CARIBBEAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

TEEN & TWEEN EVENTS

Friday, June 26 from 2pm – 3pm Main Library Tuesday, June 30 from 11am – 12pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library Tuesday, June 30 from 2pm – 3pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Wednesdays in June beginning the 10th from 4pm – 6pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY

Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours. Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 – 18.

DETECTIVES NEEDED

ESCAPE ROOM FOR TWEENS

Sherlock Holmes is looking for an apprentice who can take over the detective agency after he’s gone. Solve the puzzle to apply.

Register your team at nolalibrary.co/ detectives-escape. Each time slot may be a group of up to 5 people.

Saturday, June 27 from 11am – 12pm, 12pm – 12:50pm, 2pm – 3pm, 3pm – 4pm East New Orleans Regional Library

YOUNG ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT: PRIDE EDITION

WITH THE NEW ORLEANS PRIDE CENTER

Celebrate the activism of Queer and Trans youth in our community. A moderated panel discussion featuring local teens. Stay for a Q&A after the panel and mingle with peers.

Register at nolalibrary.co/YASO. Saturday, June 27 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm Main Library

MIDSUMMER MARKET

BY TEENS CREATE MARKET

Visit with local teen authors and artists at our summer Teens Create Market. Browse and purchase books, zines, jewelry, paintings, crochet creations, stickers, and more.

Register as an attendee at nolalibrary.co/teen-market to receive a limited edition Library tote.

Saturday, June 27 from 2pm – 3:30pm Main Library

Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-volunteer-day.

Tuesday, June 2 from 4pm – 6pm Mid-City Library

CHESS CLUB Wednesday, June 3 from 4pm – 5:30pm Algiers Regional Library

Tuesday, June 9 from 4pm – 6pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

ARE YOU A TEEN AUTHOR, ARTIST, OR CREATOR interested

in displaying and selling your work at the Library's midsummer market?

Sign up as a teen vendor at nolalibrary.co/teens-create.

ALL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT DATES AND TIMES CHANGE. CHECK EVENTS.NOLALIBRARY.ORG OR CALL YOUR LIBRARY LOCATION TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT EVENT INFORMATION.

JUNE 2026

For All Ages:

ADULT EVENTS

WYCINANKI PAPERCUTTING WORKSHOP

FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS WITH CHERYL GERBER

Learn about the Polish folk art of wycinanki and create two wycinanki papercuttings of your own with artist Sam Wróbel.

Update your LinkedIn with a free professional headshot by local photographer Cheryl Gerber. Business or professional attire is strongly recommended. A professional backdrop will be available.

Monday, June 1 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm Algiers Regional Library

LEARN TO TYPE WITHOUT LOOKING AND HAVE FUN TOO!

Learn typing skills, including the ability to find keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer.

For all ages 16 and up and all computer skill levels.

Tuesdays in June from 10am – 11:30am Main Library

THE WEIRD AND THE EERIE

FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP WITH VANESSA SAUNDERS

Learn to use strangeness as a narrative engine in this all-levels workshop. We’ll read passages of weird and eerie short fiction, then follow creative prompts to write some of our own.

Tuesday, June 2 from 11am – 12:30pm Central City Library

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP

CULTURAL DISSENT: ART AND DEMOCRACY

Thursday, June 4 from 3:30pm – 6pm Mid-City Library

Learn songwriting techniques using prompts to shake up your usual routine. Share a work in progress with fellow songwriters.

HISTORY OF RUM IN LOUISIANA

Register at nolalibrary.co/songwriting.

The morning begins with a youth art workshop (ages 6 – 12) facilitated by The Black School, where students explore themes of fairness, justice, and civic courage through hands-on creative activities. The afternoon program features a conversation on cultural dissent guided by artist and professor Ron Bechet. The panel will include local artists Ayo Scott, Joseph Cuillier, and Carl LeBlanc, along with participating students. Together, they will discuss how artists and communities use creativity to challenge dominant narratives and imagine more just futures.

Register at nolalibrary.co/papercutting.

WITH ELIZABETH PEARCE OF DRINK AND LEARN

Learn about the history of rum in Louisiana as well as the history and craft of the Daiquiri and Hurricane cocktails.

Recipes and samples will be available.

Thursday, June 11 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center Thursday, June 25 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library

HOUSE OF SCHLOCK: DOUBLE FEATURE

BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE AND THE WASP WOMAN

Dr. Dewey leads an afternoon of monster movie madness. Watch Beast From Haunted Cave and The Wasp Woman, originally released in theaters as a double feature in 1959.

Saturday, June 13 from 1pm – 4:15pm Norman Mayer Library

PAINT AND PLANT FOR POLLINATORS

Create your own pollinator-friendly container garden. Paint a terra cotta pot and then fill it with plants to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to your home.

Plessy Day 2026

WITH ARTIST SAM WRÓBEL

AUTHOR NIGHT AT HUBBELL LIBRARY: FRANK PEREZ

WITH PAUL FAITH

Wednesday, June 17 from 5pm – 6:30pm Robert E. Smith Library

AUTHOR NIGHT AT LATTER LIBRARY: LOCAL PRIDE

READINGS BY LOCAL LGBTQIA+ AUTHORS Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride with readings of poetry and prose from local writers Genevieve Rheams, Fritz Westenberger, Essie Linzy, and Gabrielle Octavia Rucker.

Tuesday, June 23 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

NEEDLE FELTING MUSHROOM FIGURINE

Learn needle felting, the art of sculpting wool using a barbed needle, and make a small mushroom figurine.

Register at nolalibrary.co/needle-felting.

Thursday, June 25 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm Alvar Library Tuesday, June 30 from 10:30am – 12:30pm Nix Library

RAINBOW FLEUR DE LIS: ESSAYS ON QUEER NEW ORLEANS HISTORY

SPEED PUZZLING COMPETITION

Wednesday, June 3 from 11am – 12pm Nora Navra Library

This essay anthology covers a wide variety of topics in New Orleans LGBTQ+ history, from Gay Carnival to advocacy and activism, arts and entertainment, and even French Quarter preservation.

Wednesday, June 17 from 11am – 12pm Algiers Regional Library

Tuesday, June 16 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Saturday, June 27 from 12:30pm – 4pm Algiers Regional Library

Register at nolalibrary.co/paint-plant.

Saturday, June 6 from 10am – 2pm REACH Center

Teams of up to 4 participants compete to see who can finish their puzzle the quickest. The first 3 teams to finish win prizes. Registration begins at 12:30pm.

It will close at 1 pm or when full.

ALL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT DATES AND TIMES CHANGE. CHECK EVENTS.NOLALIBRARY.ORG OR CALL YOUR LIBRARY LOCATION TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT EVENT INFORMATION.

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cajun-zydeco festival Aaa-yiiee! Cher, it’s time for the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s free two-day celebration of southwestern Louisiana music at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St. From 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, hear Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Chubby Carrier and more. Food vendors will also be on hand. cajunzydecofest.com.

symphony book fair

komenka concert

One of the areas largest literary sales of books, art, sheet music, CDs, records, puzzles and games is Saturday and Sunday at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena at Franklin Avenue to benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Entrance is free, but get in early from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for $20. The sale continues until 6 p.m. and is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

A children’s book sale is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and accompanied children can decorate a bag and fill it with books for $5. lpovolunteers.org.

The ensemble celebrates 44 years with an “around the world” tour via dance from a number of countries and cultures at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Loyola University’s Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. Tickets start at $8. tickettailor.com/events/komenka.

do portugal circus The show started 100 years ago in Mexico and continues to tour Central and North America with trapeze artists, jugglers, acrobats, a human cannonball and clowns. It will set up the “big top” at 5700 Read Blvd. in New Orleans East. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $20. doportugalcircus.com.

jean lafitte seafood festival Get drawn in by a smorgasbord of dishes while enjoying carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, and kayaking at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds, 4953 City Park Drive, in the national historical park and preserve. The gates open at 5 p.m.

Friday and continues from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission starts at $10. lafitteseafoodfest.com.

storm aware and prepare Pontchartrain Conservancy is helping folks get ready for storm season starting June 1 with a free, family-friendly event sharing resources and supplies from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive.

Plus, there will be food and sno-balls. scienceforourcost.org/events.

LA FÊTE CRÉOLE RESCHEDULED: OperaCréole’s 15th anniversary events, will be rescheduled at a later date. operacreole.org.

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LYRICA BAROQUE SUMMER CONCERT Performing Thursday in Lyrica Baroque’s annual Summer Concert are Jaren Atherholt, from left, Nanci Belmont, Max Paulus, Ji Weon Ryu and Shaquille Southwell.

Lyrica Baroque summer concert commemorating America at 250

BY DEAN M. SHAPIRO Contributing writer

A local celeb and an up-and-coming jazz all-star are set to join Lyrica Baroque for its annual summer concert, this year commemorating the country’s 250th birthday with pieces by American composes and a few well-known tunes.

Celebrated New Orleans actor and baritone Batt vocalist Bryan Batt will be singing four popular songs, accompanied by local pianist Oscar Rossignoli.

Batt plans to sing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” from the musical “Oklahoma,” Cole Porter’s “Night and Day” from the 1932 musical “Gay Divorce,” Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” and local favorite, “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?” composed by Louis Alter with lyrics by Eddie De Lange.

The evening concert will feature the 12-minute wind quintet titled “Summer Music” by American composer Samuel Barber (1910-81), along with a selection of popular showtunes and original compositions. It starts at 7 p.m. Thursday at

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Christ Church Cathedral on St. Charles Avenue in Uptown.

Founded in 2015 by oboist Jaren Atherholt and several other classical musicians, Lyrica Baroque performs two annual concerts in the winter and summer, and they stage an annual five-day Chamber Festival in the spring. They also perform in schools and take part in other events throughout the cultural season.

Atherholt also serves as Lyrica’s executive director and said they are in the middle of a successful endowment campaign.

“We’re becoming more and more embedded in the community,” she said. “It feels really great to have such a loyal partner like Christ Church Cathedral to present these concerts every year and offer employment and a creative outlet for musicians. All of that feels very wonderful and special.”

She will play the oboe in the Barber piece, along with Ji Weon Ryu on flute, Shaquille Southwell on clarinet, Max Paulus on French horn and Nanci Belmont on bassoon. She’ll also be featured in a duet with Rossignoli on his original composition titled “Serpent.”

Ji Weon Ryu will perform a solo on a piece titled “Danza De La Mariposa” (Dance of the Butterfly) by living Afri-

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7 p.m. Thursday Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans Free, with PROVIDED PHOTOS suggested Local pianist Oscar Rossignoli is set donation of $25 to accompany performances in Lyrica lyricabaroque.com Baroque’s show Thursday.

can American flutist/composer Valerie Coleman.

“We are so pleased to have this opportunity to highlight the great art and music coming from our country,” Atherholt said. “We’ll be celebrating the wonderful music that American composers and artists created and gave to

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This program is supported in part by a Community Arts Grant made possible by the City of New Orleans as administered by Arts New Orleans. Lyrica Baroque is also supported by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund and the Goldring Family Foundation.

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It’s not officially summer, but there are signs the season is afoot. One example: Tipitina’s has resumed its free Friday concert series.

Email Keith Spera at kspera@theadvocate.com.

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Soul” albums, as well as the singles “Go Daddy-O,” “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight SUNDAY, ORPHEUM THEATER (Baby)” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit.”

For a time in the late ’80s and Such was the popularity of this into the 1990s, America was swing revival that Big Bad Voocaught up in a swing revival. A plethora of former punk and altdoo Daddy performed during the rock musicians pulled on zoot 1999 Super Bowl’s halftime show. suits and fedoras, dusted off their The band also created a version horns and hit the charts with high of the opening theme music for energy, highly danceable singles. the sitcom “3rd Rock from the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — reSun.” Morris and drummer Kurt portedly named for an inscripSodergren have persevered tion blues guitar legend Albert through various versions Collins signed on a poster for of the band. They’ll power BBVD guitarist/vocalist Scotty Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Morris — caught the latter part on Sunday at the Orpheum of this wave. Hailing from Ventura, California, BBVD appeared Theater with the Hobo Gadin the 1996 film “Swingers” and get Junk Bank and teenage landed a deal with major record New Orleans piano phenom label Interscope.

River Eckert opening the The band’s heyday spanned show. The music starts at the “Americana Deluxe,” “This 6:30 p.m. All ages are admitBeautiful Life” and “Save My ted. Tickets start at $59.

OTHER NOTEWORTHY SHOWS THURSDAY New Orleans-based keyboardist Brian “BC” Coogan has collaborated with a wide range of jazz, rock and funk artists. On Thursday, he presides over two solo piano shows, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street. Tickets are $20.

Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners are featured for the weekly Zydeco Night at Rock ’N’ Bowl. Tickets are $17.

FRIDAY The 20th anniversary of Tipitina’s summertime “Free Fridays” weekly series of no-cover shows got underway last week. It continues this Friday with blues-based guitarist Eric Johanson. Slugger opens the show at 9 p.m. No tickets are required.

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FRIDAY (continued) The Easy Star All-Stars, formed in New York City in association with Easy Star Records, reinterpret classic albums as roots reggae/dub music. Case in point: the Easy Star All-Stars’ “Dub Side of the Moon,” a full-album reimagining of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” On Friday at Chickie Wah Wah, the Easy Star All-Stars will perform selections from “Dub Side of the Moon,” as well as their “Ziggy Stardub,” “Radiodread,” “Lonely Hearts Dub Band” and “Thrillah” projects. They are joined by horn-heavy New Orleans roots rock, ska and reggae band FireBrain. Tickets are $25 plus fees.

Formed in 2013, Minos the Saint conjures a sort of south Louisiana chamber pop that might feature cello, accordion, horns, electric guitars and much more.

Minos the Saint celebrates the release of its “Last Island Fire” album, which was recorded over three days in the French Quarter, with a show at the Broadside’s indoor Pavilion. Tickets are $20.

Louisiana-born post-grunge rock band 12 Stones plugs in at Southport Hall; tickets are $20.

Modern jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Victor Goines has collaborated with fellow New Orleans native Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since 1993.

He’s also worked with Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Goines Dizzy Gillespie, Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz and many others. He performs shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday at Snug Harbor. Tickets are $40.

SATURDAY The free Cajun-Zydeco Festival takes over the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St., from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s closers are Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas.

Check out The Walrus: A New Orleans Beatles Experience at Chickie Wah Wah; tickets start at $25 plus fees.

Reggae/Americana singer/songwriter Kelly “Love” Jones plays a free 4:30 p.m. happy hour set at Snug Harbor. Later on Saturday, Snug Harbor presents master Moroccan guitarist and multiinstrumentalist Mahmoud “Mood” Chouki and his New World Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; tickets are $40.

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Bag of Donuts

Costumed cover band Bag of Donuts hits Rock ’N’ Bowl; tickets are $17.

and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Snug Harbor.

Tickets are $30.

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WEDNESDAY

From 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Broadside hosts a Grateful Dead-celebrating “Deadhead Meet Up” on its outdoor stage featuring Iko All-Stars, Busted on Bourbon and Nina Hungerland & Family. Tickets are $20. Meanwhile, the Broadside’s indoor Pavilion hosts a free show by the Alex McMurray Band from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Accordionist and singer Bruce Daigrepont hosts his monthly, early-evening Cajun fais do-do at Tipitina’s. The music starts at 5:15 p.m.; admission is $15 plus fees.

The Pine Leaf Boys and Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band close the free CajunZydeco Festival at the George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.

Woodenhead guitarist Jimmy Robinson teams up with slide guitarist Layla Musselwhite for a free, happy hour show at Snug Harbor at 4:30 p.m. Later on Sunday, Snug Harbor presents modern jazz bassist James Singleton’s Malabar project with Will Bernard at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; tickets are $30.

Americana singer, guitarist and songwriter Jim Lauderdale and his band

MONDAY New Orleans singer and entertainer Charmaine Neville holds court at Snug Harbor at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; tickets are $30.

TUESDAY Blue Tang People is a different kind of hybrid New Orleans brass band featuring three trombones, sousaphone, guitar, keyboards, drums and vocals.

Hear Blue Tang People at 7:30 p.m.

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the Game Changers visit Chickie Wah Wah. Tickets start at $25 plus fees.

Saxophonist Trevarri Huff-Boone leads the Uptown Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Snug Harbor. Tickets are $45.

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FIRST LOOK Tom Hanks-narrated WWII docuseries premieres with New Orleans fanfare; new episodes air Monday on History Channel

BY DAVE WALKER Contributing writer

Almost a year ago, The National WWII Museum marked its 25th anniversary by announcing an ambitious, $300 million fundraising campaign to expand its already formidable efforts to reach outside its walls and teach the lessons of the war to students and educators, both young and old.

Another milestone approaches. The museum will celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the DDay landings — a key date in its origin story — and its own 26th anniversary in June 6 ceremonies on its campus.

Surrounding that date, the largest possible educational outreach about the war’s history will be playing out. It’s a

20-episode documentary series, produced by The History Channel in collaboration with the museum. Tom Hanks narrates and his production company, Playtone, is attached as well.

“World War II with Tom Hanks” premiered on the network on Memorial Day, with its first three episodes airing backto-back.

Hundreds of museum supporters gathered May 20 to get an exclusive look at the series’ first episode and hear some behind-the-scenes scoops about the production. It was held in the largest public-event space on campus — advance reservations sold out in hours, and additional capacity was quickly snapped up as well.

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WWII veteran Steve Ellis attends the History Channel’s premiere of the docuseries ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ on May 20 at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

“When we first began discussing this project almost three years ago, our ambition was not simply to make another documentary about World War II, but to create something expansive, definitive and worthy of the scale and significance of the subject itself.”

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World War II veterans were honored May 20 during the premiere of the History Channel docuseries ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

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Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ May 21 in New york.

Jon Batiste helps send off Stephen Colbert the New Orleans way

BY JUSTIN MITCHELL Staff writer

There were smiles, belly laughs, hugs and tears in New York City on Thursday night as Stephen Colbert bid farewell to “The Late Show” after 11 years.

And while celebrities and superfans were packed into the Batiste historic Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City for the final taping, Louisiana native Jon Batiste and music icon Paul McCartney gave Colbert a New Orleans-style send-off that had everyone on their feet.

In a behind-the-scenes moment caught on camera by media recruiter Rob Barnett, Batiste and McCartney lead Colbert and the crowd in a jazzy rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Barnett’s video gave a glimpse of the party beyond what viewers saw on TV Thursday night. It has so far been viewed 70,000 times.

“Nobody wanted to leave the stage or the theater and here’s legendary proof,” Barnett said.

Colbert picked Batiste (and his band Stay Human) as his band leader when “The Late Show” was preparing for its 2015 premiere. It was a successful pairing, but Batiste left the show seven years later, in 2022.

“The Late Show” was canceled by CBS in July 2025, with the media conglomerate citing financial difficulties as the reason why. CBS’ decision to cancel, which came at a time when President Donald Trump was targeting late-night hosts in Truth Social rants, was met with backlash and protest.

Other celebrities who joined the host for the show’s finale include Bryan Cranston, Elvis Costello, Tig Notaro and Andy Cohen.

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Continued from page 6 “I truly believe that (this) is one of the most consequential productions ever done on the war,” museum President and CEO Stephen Watson said in his opening remarks. “All of us at the museum are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this once-ina-generation event.”

Rob Citino, a distinguished fellow at the museum’s Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, is listed as series consultant and is quoted extensively as the story of the war plays out.

Other scholars affiliated with the Institute — both staffers and contributors to conferences, symposia and travel tours — provided historical guidance and are featured prominently on-screen, as well. But Citino is the star of the storytelling, in second position in screen time behind only the series’ movie-star narrator.

“He was the Rock of Gibraltar,” Playtone Executive Kirk Saduski said. “Rob was always the first call or the first email because of his breadth of knowledge.”

As a college professor and author before coming to the

museum, where he filled several leadership roles, Citino said he recognized immediately the educational opportunity presented by a 20-episode History Channel documentary series with Hanks at the top of the marquee. Besides being a blockbuster movie star, the actor has starred in “Saving Private Ryan” and piloted Playtone’s production role in the popular TV trilogy (“Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” “Masters of the Air”) of WWII docudrama miniseries.

“I read the scripts and I looked at the scope of it, and I realized this project has the potential to reach more people, especially young people, for whom this is terra incognita … than any project I’ve ever seen, certainly anything I’ve ever been involved in,” he said after the screening.

In introducing the premiere episode, Eli Lehrer, the History Channel’s executive vice president and head of programming, said the museum and its staff had been “truly remarkable partners.”

“When we first began discussing this project almost three years ago, our ambition was not simply to make another documentary about World War II, but to create something expansive, definitive and worthy of the scale

and significance of the subject itself,” said Eli Lehrer, the History Channel’s executive vice president and head of programming.

As they entered the screening, attendees could see construction underway on a new education and collections center for the museum, part of the Victory’s Promise fundraising initiative announced a year ago. In addition to its contributions to the TV series, the museum has also helped populate an online study guide that accompanies the episodes and is producing related digital content for its own website.

“The History Channel’s Save Our History initiative is designed to educate the public on the importance of historical preservation and the teaching of history in America’s classrooms, giving students access across the country to the museum’s expertise and World War II history curriculum materials,” Watson said.

The series continues with two more episodes on Monday.

Dave Walker focuses on behind-the-scenes coverage of the region’s many museums here and at www.themuseumgoer. com. Email Dave at dave@ themuseumgoer.com.

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Guy MEETS Girl

Collaboration and romance creates music of the heart in Le Petit’s ‘Once’ Summer settles into the Crescent City with moderate temperatures (so far), but local stages seem to be turning up the heat with musical productions and a comedy festival certain to bring a smile.

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‘Once’ Music becomes the language of romantic attraction in this stage show based on the motion picture about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who orbit each other in this tale of melodies and heartbreak with the cast playing various instruments in Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré production opening June 5.

Directed by Conner Wilson, the show features Patrick Cragin as Guy and Josie Oliva as Girl who share a love of music in Dublin, Ireland. He’s a busker, or street musician, and she turns out to be a piano player. Over the course of the show, they collaborate on music, flirt with romance but seem to be stumWilson bling through life — united by their love of music more than anything else. “‘Once’ is a musical that speaks to the power of music in our most challenging moments in life,” said A.J. Allegra, artistic director for the French Quarter playhouse. “It is a heartwarming story that we are proud to present for the first time in a New Orleans-originated production.

“We live in a city fueled by music, so the ability to bring 14 actor-musicians to the stage to tell the story … is both a unique privilege and, I hope, a special gift to our audience.”

Also taking part in the show are Charlie Antis, Alec Barnes, Owen Callahan, Ani Dean, Molly Graham, J.J. Hammerle, Noah Hazzard, John Jabaley, Lillian Miller, Brian Sanford, Judy Lea Steele, Emma Velasquez and

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Josie Oliva, left, and Patrick Cragin share a love of music in the production of ‘Once,’ opening June 5 at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré in the French Quarter.

Jake Wynne-Wilson.

The show will run at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. June 11 student matinee, and 2 p.m. June 20 at 616 St. Peter St. Tickets start at $40. lepetittheatre. com.

LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest More than 50 entertainers will be bringing the laughs for “inclusivity intersectionality, representation and big gay giggles” over four days during this festival that has gained national attention.

At various spots around the city June 4-7, funny folks will crack jokes and more at showcases, open mic nights, roasts and parties. There’s even a secret show June 5 that will be announced later.

Rogers Among the entertainers are Ren Q. Dawe, Bailey Pope, Kalea McNeill, Ryan Rogers, Jade Bronte, Kat Dreher and Liv Sabo-Rush.

The events will be at Sports Drink, Howlin’ Wolf, Oz Dance Club, Bourbon Pub, Really Really Nice Wines and Urban South.

Some of the events are free, while others require tickets, starting at $28. All-fest tickets start at $99.

For information, visit lgbtlol.com

In production “KING LEAR”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays through June 7 in the Lupin Theatre, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, 69 Newcomb Circle. John Neisler

takes the title role of the king who divides his country between three daughters. This sets in motion a disastrous landslide of calamities, ending with a descent into madness and mortality. Tickets start at $27. neworleansshakespeare.org.

“MEDEA”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; Lafitte Greenway, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway. The NOLA Project takes a turn in the great outdoors and reaches back to ancient Greece for the story of a woman seeking vengeance at any cost. The modern adaptation of “Medea” by Alistair Elliot brings the story to life and transcends time. Tickets start at $20. nolaproject.com.

“RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday; Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. Classic fairy tale of a beleaguered young woman, assisted by a fairy godmother and filled with songs like “Impossible,” “In My Own Little Corner,” “Ten Minutes Ago” and “A Lovely Night.”

Tickets start at $52. rivertowntheaters.com.

“SPAMALOT”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through June 6, plus 2 p.m. June 6, and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 7; Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. From the brilliant minds who brought forth “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” comes the stage show about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in their quest for the Holy Grail that took three Tony Awards, including best musical, when it debuted in 2005. Tickets start at $39. sangernola.com.

Email Victor Andrews at vandrews@ theadvocate.com.

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An American fried chicken in London Trip across the pond turns up a local favorite, with some differences

BY JOANNA BROWN

Staff writer

As a Louisiana food writer, I didn’t fly to England to consume American fast food. However, when I found myself near a Popeyes in London — accompanied by a real British person, no less — a sense of professional obligation kicked in.

My foodie goals while traveling in England were simple — share pints with old friends, enjoy a traditional Sunday roast, eat my fill of British Indian cuisine and start each day with a hearty English breakfast.

Fortunately, that left plenty of room for a little culinary diplomacy, courtesy of New Orleans’ iconic fried chicken.

Popeyes made the jump across the pond in 2021, opening a London location that saw hundreds of people line up (or “queue”) for some of that Louisiana flavor.

Now, Popeyes has hundreds of locations across the UK, and it is in the middle of a major expansion in France.

I saw crowded Popeyes restaurants in London, Oxford and Cambridge, full of people ordering items like “Cajun citrus” wings and “superstack” sandwiches. The menu was a little different from what I’m used to, but the atmosphere felt like home. I’ve been going to Popeyes my whole life, so standards were high going in — but I was nicely surprised by how well Popeyes UK has translated the brand’s flavor dominance (its seasoning is some of the best in the game) in innovative ways.

You won’t find the Honey BBQ Superstack sandwich at Popeyes around here, at least not yet, although the company recently rolled out its new Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich at both U.S. and UK locations. The Superstack comes with hash browns, pepper jack cheese, fried onions, jalapeños, pickles and ranch, with a fried chicken filet dripping in barbecue sauce. It was messy, kind of glorious, and I really liked it — almost as much as British people love hash browns.

For as much as the Superstack has going on, it all works together in a bal-

Staff members prepare food at a Popeyes in the Richmond area of London.

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Honey BBQ Superstack sandwich

Popeyes locations in England have a couple items on their menus not normally found locally, like the Cajun citrus wings. anced, flavor-forward way — and that’s the Popeyes I know and love.

Speaking of, my friend Will gave the sandwich a rave review, noting that it was a “very delicious dish, with very strong barbecue flavor coming through.”

“Not up to Lafayette or New Orleans standards, in my view,” he added, in a

nod to his own travels through Louisiana and the U.S. The Cajun citrus wings include another flavor profile you won’t find at an American Popeyes. This location didn’t have wing flavors like the ghost pepper or buffalo dry rub, or sweet and spicy sauce — but it offered wings tossed in a garlic parmesan or honey barbecue

sauce, or a “Cajun citrus” dry rub.

Although I wasn’t sure what “Cajun citrus” was, I was again impressed with the rather restrained flavor impact on the perfectly fried chicken. No one element came through too much, although I thought the taste of Creole blend mixed with lemon pepper was a bit odd.

Next time you’re abroad and come across a Popeyes, know that it is representing Louisiana with pride. And next time I pull into the drive-thru for a three-piece or a spicy chicken sandwich, it’ll come with a side of great memories in one of my favorite cities.

Email Joanna Brown at joanna. brown@theadvocate.com.

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With Schlitz tapped, Snake and Jake’s eyes it next $2 beer

BY POET WOLFE Staff writer

The soul of a dive bar is often found in scratched countertops stained by decades of smoke and pint glasses, the hum of neon signs and the regular who’s occupied the same stool for decades.

Those kinds of details draw neighbors, college students and late-night workers alike into Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge in the East Carrollton neighborhood. But the bar lost a piece of its soul recently when Pabst Blue Ribbon announced it is discontinuing Schlitz beer after more than a century.

Regulars poured into the dive Tuesday night and ordered rounds of Schlitz as a send-off. Owner Dave Clements said “to hell with it” and drank the last cans alongside the crowd, not yet realizing it would be the last time. The distributor had already run out.

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Former bar mascot Peeve looks down a can of Schlitz at Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge in New Orleans.

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the glow of the dive’s year-round Christmas lights was, as one bartender put it, “a New Orleans experience” — one that carried the same weight as watching the bar’s late mascot dog, Peeve, smoothly take down a shot of kibble on command.

It was part of Snake and Jake’s identity, Clements said. In the bar’s early days, the cheap lager helped lure people inside, selling more cans than “you wouldn’t think is possible” for a place that small. He thinks its lowbrow reputation added to the bar’s “mystique and lure.”

“It’s probably the only reason anybody came there,” Clements said, laughing.

“It gave us something that most bars weren’t doing.”

For now, the bar is selling $2 canned Miller High Life until it settles on another beer to take the place of Schlitz.

The bartenders plan to decide through

a blind beer taste test, though Clements suspects the replacement will be “along the lines of an Old Milwaukee.”

He acknowledges that making PBR the next $2 beer would be the most logical move, but Pabst’s decision to discontinue Schlitz has him considering dropping the company altogether.

Though it’s also Milwaukee-based like Schlitz and famously self-styled as “the champagne of beers,” both Clements and bartender Juan Parker know Miller High Life is not the same as the dive’s longtime staple.

To Parker, Schlitz was a time capsule in a can that exposed “younger generations to a small piece of past generations’ culture.” It helped knit together people of all ages and social classes.

A true dive, Parker said, should double as “a social equalizer,” where even the wealthiest patron can’t flex beyond buying a $10 drink.

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