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Moreno to seek property tax hike City Council members want more details BY BEN MYERS

yet releasing further details. It’s not clear exactly Mayor Helena Moreno’s admin- which millages istration will seek a property tax would be raised, hike before the end of the year, in or by how much. another potentially controversial The potential imrevenue proposal to help stabilize pact on tax bills Giarrusso city ﬁnances. won’t be known Officials hope to raise an ad- until the administration puts forth ditional $42 million from higher a proposal. In a statement, city Chief Adproperty taxes, but they are not Staff writer

ministrative Ofﬁcer Joe Giarrusso said property tax increases are part of “a menu of options.” “Ultimately we’ll continue to work closely with the council to ensure the 2027 budget is one where we are living within our means, yet also setting a strong fiscal foundation for years to come,” Giarrusso said. The tax increase would come from a millage “roll forward,”

which is when a taxing authority raises millage rates to an amount that doesn’t exceed a maximum authorized by voters or state law. A roll forward requires a twothirds council vote, meaning ﬁve of seven council members would need to approve. City ofﬁcials said a public hearing and council vote on the idea is planned for Oct. 29, and that more information about the plan would come out of city budget hearings in the coming weeks. Although Giarrusso said a prop-

erty tax increase has been publicly discussed over Moreno’s first year in office, his presentation to the Revenue Estimating Conference on Sept. 10 was the first time the administration tied the idea to specific revenue projection. It came on the heels of the council’s 6-1 vote to increase the monthly sanitation fee, from $24 to $32.25, despite strong opposition from residents in public meetings.

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Dueling efforts take on school funding Groups reviewing formula used to distribute money

BY PATRICK WALL Staff writer

in ofﬁce over letters she sent in May to Moreno, Williams and ﬁve council members. Though the Louisiana Supreme Court stayed the prosecution and White dismissed the charges under pressure weeks later, Murrill and Gov. Jeff Landry have vowed

Dueling efforts are underway to reimagine how Louisiana funds public schools. One is a “top-to-bottom review” of the system Louisiana uses to distribute more than $4 billion in state money to schools each year. Established by Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders, the task force conducting the review must propose a “revised or replacement” school-funding formula by January — giving it ﬁve months to overhaul a system that has been in place over 30 years. The other effort is being led by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Launched partly in response to the legislative review, board members say they want to help steer the debate rather than simply wait for lawmakers to propose changes to the school-funding formula, known as the Minimum Foundation Program. The BESE and legislative groups will meet separately this week. They are expected to examine similar parts of the funding formula, including the base per-student amount schools receive and how much money they get for special education. But whereas Landry has called for a “brand-new MFP,” board members are more interested in ﬁne-tuning the formula. “I don’t see the MFP being rewritten by us,” said Kevin Berken, the board member leading BESE’s school-funding task force. “Tweaks, possibly.”

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The former Palace Café site is at the center of a legal battle over who will purchase the four-story building.

Fight over building escalates

The battle over who will purchase the ruling over how to determine the value Court: Brennan group has four-story building — a late 19th-century of the historic building, which the Werstructure that was home to the family- leins own and the Brennans, as part of a option to purchase former owned Werlein’s Music store for a centu- decades-old agreement, have an option to ry until Dickie Brennan & Co. converted purchase. Palace Café site The lower court’s ruling had effecit to the Palace Café in 1990 — has taken

BY STEPHANIE RIEGEL

on a broader significance amid recent developments along Canal Street, the mile-long corridor that was once a reDickie Brennan’s restaurant group has tail mecca and one of the South’s finest notched a win in its legal fight with the boulevards. Werlein family over the future of the In a ruling last month, the Fourth landmark Canal Street building that was Circuit Court of Appeals said that an home to the Palace Café for 35 years. Orleans Parish judge erred in a 2025

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tively cleared the way for the Werleins to sell the building to local businessman Lenny Motwani, a member of the family that owns numerous bars, restaurants and retail shops on Canal Street and in the French Quarter.

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Moreno, other officials called to testify over indictment

BY JOHN SIMERMAN

about her nowtossed indictment this summer by Mayor Helena Moreno, ﬁve City a New Orleans Council members and District At- grand jury. An attorney for torney Jason Williams were each issued subpoenas Monday to tes- Murrill sought tify in court and to bring records the subpoenas as Murrill as Louisiana Attorney General part of a public Liz Murrill presses for answers records lawsuit ﬁled last month

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against special prosecutor Laurie White. Murrill’s lawyers have alleged that White wasn’t candid in responding to a request for communications and other records about the unusual July 2 charging of a sitting attorney general. An Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Murrill on 16 counts of public intimidation and malfeasance

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Fourth measles death reported in Pennsylvania

NEW YORK — Pennsylvania officials have reported a fourth measles-associated death. The latest death involved an 18-year-old resident of Mifflin County, in the center of the state, the county coroner’s ofﬁce said in a Facebook post. The cause was acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a rare and severe neurological complication of measles, it said. On Saturday, a 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, a rural area in western Pennsylvania, died of measles complications. And last month, two measles-infected infants died in Lancaster County, in the southeastern part of the state. None of the four were vaccinated, according to the state health department. The infants were too young for vaccinations, according to current recommendations. The U.S. is enduring its worst year for measles since 1991 and has seen seven reported measles-associated deaths in the past two years — more than the combined total of reported deaths over the previous three decades. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak continues to grow, with nearly 700 illnesses reported so far this year across 38 counties, including about 100 cases in the last seven days. The measlesassociated deaths are the first reported in the state in 35 years, state ofﬁcials say.

Court awards 1 euro to Kardashian after robbery

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — A Paris court on Tuesday awarded 1 euro, or $1.15, to Kim Kardashian for having been the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016, the amount of compensation she had asked for, according to a lawyer involved in the case. Kardashian has sought to move on since the court last year found eight people guilty for their roles in what the celebrity described as “the most terrifying experience of my life.” In Tuesday’s joint statement with stylist Simone Harouche, Kardashian expressed gratitude to the French justice system. “The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us. Today’s decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition,” the statement to The Associated Press from the two Americans read. “We are thankful to the Court and everyone who supported us throughout this process, and we hope to now move forward and continue to heal.” The court awarded a former receptionist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès $126,472, according to his lawyer. Kardashian had been staying at the hotel when the robbery gang targeted her. The receptionist said he had been traumatized by the Oct. 2, 2016, jewel heist during Fashion Week. He had sought $634,868 in damages and interest. His lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, welcomed the decision as a victory.

2 U.S. personnel shot in Eswatini by accident

MANZINI, Eswatini — Soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel last week, the country’s government said. The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation by the Eswatini army in a rural region in the northeast of the country late Friday, Eswatini’s government said in a statement late Monday. The Americans suffered “minor injuries” and there was an investigation underway, Eswatini government spokesperson Thabile Mdluli told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Eswatini government didn’t immediately identify the U.S. personnel or say why they were present. The U.S. State Department said that it was aware of the shootings and the “affected U.S. personnel are safe,” but also didn’t immediately identify who they were. It said it was working with the Eswatini government on an investigation. Eswatini army spokesperson Sandile Gwebu told the AP that it was now “a diplomatic issue” handled by both countries and didn’t give further details.

have been supportive of Democrats the bill aside from the ethics concerns said they were demand more still open to negotiating. Sen. Mark Warlimits on Trump’s nerVirginia said he still wants reguinvestments lation of the crypto indus-

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Visitors walk by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Sept. 6.

Kennedy Center’s board votes to close Move comes after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to building

BY STEVEN SLOAN and ASHRAF KHALIL

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. In a social media post, Trump said the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he said the repairs, which Congress has allocated $257 million to cover, would only happen if the board was allowed to move forward with plans to add his name to the building. A federal judge has twice said that can’t happen without the approval of Congress. “Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress’s blessing,” U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said in the latest ruling Tuesday. The Justice Department appealed the ruling. Trump, who was named the Kennedy Center’s chairman last year by loyalists on the board, participated in the virtual board meeting and said on social media he’d given $17 million to an endowment intended to support the institution. The meeting included testy exchanges at points between Trump and Rep. Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat who has led the campaign to block efforts to memorialize the president at the Kennedy Center. At one point, Beatty referred to Trump as someone who caused “extreme harm,” according to a participant in the meeting who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. Trump said Beatty was “incompetent” and “holding up everything.” “You’re holding up the whole country,” she responded. White House spokesman Davis Ingle said, “Trump-deranged Dumocrats like Joyce Beatty oppose anything that celebrates the greatness of our country because they put America Last.”

The developments threw into limbo the fate of one of the nation’s most prominent cultural institutions, a place where presidents, lawmakers and celebrities of all political ideologies have gathered for decades to recognize and celebrate the best in American arts and culture. The venue’s leaders have argued that the massive building, which began construction in 1965, was in dire need of renovations. A partial ceiling collapse in the building’s main hallway earlier this month intensiﬁed the calls for renovations. “The building is not currently built to last, the chairman knows that because he is among the best builders in the world,” Brian Ballard, Kennedy Center board member, said in a statement. But Trump’s insistence on a physical recognition of his work on the building, reminiscent of his tendency to add his name to buildings as a real estate developer, has been a persistent sticking point — alienating many of the institution’s longtime supporters and facing repeated legal roadblocks. The fight over the Kennedy Center marks a rare setback in Trump’s second term bid to dramatically remake the nation’s capital in his gilded tastes. He’s demolished the East Wing of the White House and is replacing it with a ballroom and plans to build a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. He’s also eyeing a golf course renovation along the Potomac River. The Kennedy Center board voted in August to inscribe his name on the Kennedy Center’s façade so it would read “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.” If the Trump Kennedy Center Fund reached $100 million, another inscription would be added reading “Endowed by the Trump Kennedy Center Fund.” The plaza in front of the Kennedy Center would also be renamed in Trump’s honor. Cooper ruled in May that the Kennedy Center illegally added Trump’s name to the building, ordering it removed. The institution’s leaders complied in June but left a tarp and scaffolding in place where Trump’s name was once displayed.

Nick Reiner avoids the death penalty over his parents’ killings Man still faces life in prison if convicted

fender Kimberly Greene, said prosecutors made the right decision. “Nick has a serious mental illness and a long history of struggling with self-medication. His circumstances are a tragic BY ANDREW DALTON example of how difficult it can be for Associated Press people experiencing significant mental LOS ANGELES — Hollywood filmmaker health challenges to access and navigate Rob Reiner’s son will not face the death the treatment and support they need,” penalty on charges he fatally stabbed his Greene said in a statement. “Nothing can parents after lying in wait at their home undo the profound loss experienced by the Reiner family and those who in Los Angeles late last year, loved them. Our hearts remain prosecutors said Tuesday. with the family.” If convicted, the maximum Nick Reiner was charged with sentence 33-year-old Nick Reiner first-degree murder on Dec. 16, could get is life without the postwo days after the stunning killsibility of parole, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan ings. His former defense attorHochman said at a news conferney, Alan Jackson, adamantly insisted that “pursuant to the laws ence. Before reaching its deci- N. Reiner of California, Nick Reiner is not sion, Hochman said his office did a thorough review, including speaking to guilty of murder.” Jackson had to withdraw for undisRob and Michele Singer Reiner’s families and evaluating mitigating factors in closed reasons that he said were beyond his and the client’s control, and a public Nick Reiner’s favor. Nick Reiner, who briefly appeared at a defender took over for him. A grand jury indicted Nick Reiner in court hearing Tuesday morning, has twice pleaded not guilty. The death penalty had July. The judge in the case was deciding been on the table because of the lying- whether to make public the transcripts in-wait allegation, the fact that multiple of those secret grand jury proceedings, a people were killed, and the use of a knife, move that would likely reveal many key which is considered a dangerous weapon. details about the killings. Hochman said his office will not oppose However, it’s been two decades since California’s last execution, and Democratic the transcripts’ release, but Nick ReinGov. Gavin Newsom declared a morato- er’s siblings Jake and Romi Reiner were adamantly opposed, saying it would add rium on the practice in 2019. Reiner’s attorney, Deputy Public De- to their trauma and harm.

BY MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, stalling an industry-backed effort to place new guardrails around digital assets after demanding more limits on President Donald Trump’s investments. The 49-50 vote on whether to move forward with the legislation was a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion cryptocurrency market as the industry has pushed aggressively for a uniform set of rules. The Senate debate came as cryptocurrency companies have become a major political force, and as Trump has amassed significant wealth in crypto while in office. While some Democrats are friendly toward the industry and support the idea of regulation, they have been adamant that the bill include strong ethics safeguards to prevent the president and his family from enriching themselves while he’s in office. The opposition appears to have only solidified two months before the midterm elections, despite significant donations that crypto groups have given to some Democrats in recent years. In the end, no Democrats supported it. “Let’s make sure that we do not pass a crypto bill that will let Donald Trump continue to rake in billions of dollars in crypto profits while working families across this country struggle to deal with higher prices and an economy that gets worse by the day,” said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee. Several Democrats who

try, but “we cannot pass landmark legislation governing this industry while allowing the president of the United States to personally profit from it.” The White House indicated Tuesday that it would now turn to agencies to implement parts of their crypto agenda and warned that the failed vote would continue to stifle financial innovation domestically while it flourishes abroad. “The full cost of today’s result may not be known for years to come, but this much is clear: It increases the risk that the standards that global financial markets adhere to in the future will be those of Brussels or Beijing, rather than Washington and New York,” said Patrick Witt, the White House’s crypto adviser. As Democrats made clear they would block the bill, Trump agreed to some concessions on ethics, including new restrictions on federal elected officials from issuing digital assets like the presidential meme coins he and his wife Melania launched before he took office for his second term. He agreed to new concessions Sunday, such as additional powers for state attorneys general that Democrats had sought to enforce the crypto measures. Those concessions were not enough for Democrats, who sent a counteroffer late Monday to expand the ethics provision but were not able to strike a final deal. Among other issues, they said the bill still needed stricter enforcement and a requirement for Trump or any future president to divest if holdings reach a certain value. Republicans needed Democratic support to win the 60 votes necessary to move forward on the bill in the 53-47 Senate.

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Legal battle still underway over LSU roster BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

LSU may have decided not to add players who worked with professional teams to its football roster, but the legal battle between college players and the SEC and NCAA is still playing out in Louisiana courts. A group of student athletes notched an early win Monday afternoon when Louisiana’s 1st Circuit Court of Appeal left in place an injunction issued by the district court earlier this month that allows them one more year of competition while the case plays out. Judges Allison Penzato, Walter Lanier III and Wilson Fields in a ruling Monday refused to pause the lower court proceedings or

suspend District Judge Will Jorden’s preliminary injunction, saying that the Southeastern Conference had “not shown an abuse of discretion by the district court.” The SEC still has the option to ask the Louisiana Supreme Court to review Jorden’s decision. The NCAA, another defendant, also has the option to appeal Jorden’s decision. And the full case on the merits still has to be litigated. Tony Clayton, one of the attorneys for the plaintiff student athletes, said he doesn’t know what the SEC’s next move will be, and he accused the league of continuing to ﬁle a slew of fruitless motions, which he likened to low-accuracy “Scud missiles.” “I don’t have a clue what these

people will do next, but whatever they do, they’ll be met with ﬁerce resistance,” he said. Clayton is also the district attorney for West Baton Rouge, Iberville and Pointe Coupee parishes, and the chair of the Southern University Board of Supervisors. Jason Williams, the New Orleans district attorney, is on the opposing legal team representing the SEC; both are working on the case through their private practices. Williams did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Clayton said he is “extending an olive branch” to the SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey to try to work out an agreement. “I’m willing to get all my parties to sit down with the NCAA and the

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the revenue side,” she said. But school-finance experts say that it would take a year or more to analyze Louisiana school expenses and spending. The legislative task force, which held its first meeting last month, must finish its work by Jan. 1.

Continued from page 1A Yet neither elected body can change the funding system on its own. Under Louisiana’s constitution, the education board is responsible for developing the formula, but lawmakers must approve and fund it. Either group can propose changes, but they won’t take effect unless both sides agree. “They need to work hand-inhand,” said David Claxton, who leads the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and is a member of the legislative task force.

What do BESE members want?

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What do lawmakers want?

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education President Simone The legislative group has some Champagne speaks during a presentation about Louisiana’s Education clear marching orders. Scorecard in May.

Landry and the Legislature created the task force in June after voters rejected a plan to finance teacher raises by tapping education trust funds. The 15-member task force, which is made up largely of lawmakers, has instructions to find money for raises in the funding system. The group also has a much broader mandate to overhaul the schoolfunding formula. The resolution establishing the task force doesn’t call for specific changes, but says the MFP should be restructured “to improve clarity, sustainability

SEC and see if we can bring some closure to this,” he said. Last month, in Louisiana state court, a group of more than 40 players sued the two college athletics governing bodies seeking a final year of eligibility to play in various sports after the NCAA this summer changed its rules to allow athletes to play five seasons over the course of five years. The plaintiffs are 2022 high school graduates, who were excluded from the NCAA’s new eligibility model. A subset of those players signed with pro teams before the rules changed but were either cut from professional teams or chose not play, and they argued they would have remained in college for another year under the recently implemented model.

Some lawmakers have complained that the intricate formula, which dates to the early 1990s, makes it nearly impossible for nonexperts to track how school funding is allocated. “I think we’re still in the phase of trying to understand it,” said Sen. Glen Womack, R-Harrisonburg, a task force member who chairs the Senate Finance Committee. “Once we understand it, then we’ll be able to chart our course.” An open question is whether the

spending. Landry has argued that school systems could pay teachers more if they cut down on “waste and bureaucracy.” Erin Bendily, senior vice president at the Pelican Institute, a right-leaning Louisiana think tank, said that any school-funding review must also examine how schools use the tax dollars they receive, and whether their spending is improving student outcomes. “I don’t think you can have a robust conversation about public

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin was prepared to bring on two of the plaintiffs: tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, who had signed with the Browns and Saints, respectively, but did not end up playing for those teams. However, the SEC filed its own lawsuit against Kiffin and other LSU and state officials in a federal Alabama court over issues related to conference self-governance and rules prohibiting professional players. Kiffin ended up not rostering Wright or Harris, instead adding two injured players to the roster, cornerback Aidan Anding and defensive end Gabriel Reliford.

Email Alyse Pfeil at alyse.pfeil@ theadvocate.com.

much earlier. At its meeting last month, the board heard presentations about the MFP from education department ofﬁcials and two external groups that have studied the formula. Board members say the formula could be updated, but that it generally does a good job allocating money fairly based on students’ needs and how much local revenue schools receive. A bigger challenge, some members say, is that funding amounts have not kept up with the rising cost of insurance, utilities and other expenses. They also point to Louisiana’s rapidly rising test scores, saying schools need adequate resources to maintain the progress. “What we’re doing now is working,” Berken said. “I don’t want us to go backwards.” Along with protecting students’ academic gains, some board members also want to protect their own authority. In a recent letter to the editor, board member Joseph Cao said that BESE is in charge of the funding formula, not the legislative task force. “While I welcome all proposals,” he wrote, “it is the job of BESE to defend our schools’ interests and needs.”

Louisiana’s constitution is clear: The state education board is responsible for adopting a formula that sends schools enough money to properly educate every student. Each year, BESE sends a formula to the Legislature for approval. If lawmakers don’t sign off, then the existing formula remains in effect. The Legislature has not approved a new formula since 2022. The legislative task force reverses the usual process: Lawmakers will propose a formula, and BESE will decide whether to adopt it. Caroline Roemer, who leads the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, said the board should not wait for the Legislature to come up with a new formula. “We are really pushing for BESE to be proactive and aggressive,” she said. “They have the responsibility to set the formula.” The board typically begins reviewing the formula a few weeks before the March 15 deadline to Email Patrick Wall at patrick. submit it to the Legislature, but wall@theadvocate.com.

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But the 4th Circuit’s ruling scuttles the sale to Motwani, for now at least, and potentially opens the door for a bid from Brennan. No trial date has been set yet. “We were delighted with the decision,” said attorney Randall Smith, who represents the Brennans. “It is not the ﬁnish line, but it is a turning point and gives us a chance.” An attorney for the Werleins, Philip Franco, said he has requested a status conference with the judge as soon as possible so a trial can be scheduled and the matter can be resolved. “We expect to be successful,” he said. The lawsuit over the building has delayed its sale at a time when New Orleans business and civic leaders are trying to revive the street. In recent months, Adler’s jewelers has closed, as well as Saks Fifth Avenue and Jack Sutton in Canal Place. High- and moderately priced retail tenants have continued to give way to T-shirt shops, chain restaurants and vacant storefronts, despite numerous efforts over the years to revitalize the thoroughfare. In July, Mayor Helena Moreno announced a new initiative targeting the challenges of Canal Street, saying, “we are bringing back Canal Street because it is long overdue.” The future of the Palace Café, long considered a gem of Lower Canal Street, could help determine the future of those revitalization efforts. “I believe it will come back as something nice, if not from the Brennans, which I would like to see, then from someone else,” said longtime Canal Street retailer and advocate David Rubenstein. “It’s too important not to.”

Two council members, Jason Hughes, of District E, and Aimee McCarron, of District A, urged the administration to share details soon. They said they could not take a position until more information is available. “Are we rolling forward all the millages? Are we rolling forward a few millages? I’m in the dark, as are the residents,” Hughes said in an interview. In an email, McCarron said she “would welcome and recommend more public discussion on the roll forward proposal.” In addition to the proposed increase, McCaron said she needs a better understanding of what will happen to the city budget if the tax hike fails. “Without full knowledge of the cuts that may or may not come without a roll forward, I cannot reasonably make a decision,” McCarron said. A spokesperson for council President JP Morrell said he has not yet taken a position and is analyzing how other measures like increased fees will impact next year’s revenue projection. The other four council members did not respond to messages.

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People make their way across Canal Street near the former Palace Café in New Orleans on Tuesday. the property at around $8 million. The Brennans said the millions they had invested in the building over the years should be deducted from the sale price, which they said should be around $4 million. The Brennans filed suit. In the meantime, the Werleins gave notice that the Palace Café’s rent would increase around $8,000 a month to the “market rate” of $45,000 a month once the lease expired. In June 2025, Orleans Parish Civil Court Judge Ellen Hazeur ruled in favor of the Werleins. Not long after, the restaurant closed. Then, in September, Franco said the Werleins had reached an agreement with Motwani to purchase the building. In its recent ruling, however, the 4th Circuit said Hazeur’s interpretation of the lease was wrong and that requiring the Brennans to pay fair market value for the property that they had improved at their own expense would be “an inequitable result requiring them to pay for the improvements ‘twice’ in a sense.” The court noted that the Brennans had produced evidence dating back to negotiations for the building in 1990 that showed the Werleins “never suggested during those negotiations that (the Brennans) would be required to pay for its own improvements a second time.” But the court also found that the language in the lease was ambiguous and unclear, which is why it ordered the matter back to the lower court for a full-blown trial.

terested in the building or whether his purchase agreement with the Werleins has expired. His plans for the property were never disclosed. He is not a party to the legal dispute and is not named in any of the court documents. He did not respond to a request for comment. Also uncertain is how quickly Brennan could get the Palace Café back up and running, if they prevail in a trial and are able to eventually purchase the building. It has been more than a year since the Palace Café closed. In the months since, Brennan, whose family of restaurants includes Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Tableau and Pascal’s Manale, among others, has moved Palace Café staff and some of the furniture to other establishments. The rest of the furnishings are in storage. The family is still interested in purchasing the building and reopening, said Smith, “but they’re not counting their chickens before they’re hatched.” Rubenstein said he is hopeful that the dispute will be successfully resolved. If not, he believes the property, given its location, condition and historic condition, will attract a buyer with plans to turn the site into a high-end or “nice restaurant.” He notes that the former restaurant is within the Canal Street Historic District, which means there are potential restrictions to any changes that could be made. “It belongs as a business lunch place, or more,” he said.

At issue in the case is the 35-year lease for the building that the Werleins signed in 1990 with Dickie Brennan & Co., owned by Brennan, his sister Lauren Brennan Brower, and Steve Pettus. The document gave Brennan an option to buy the building when its lease expired in More questions than answers June 2025. When Brennan notiﬁed the WerWhile both sides wait for leins last year that it wanted to Hazeur’s court to set a date for a exercise its option, the two sides trial, questions cloud the future of Email Stephanie Riegel at could not agree on a price. An ap- the building. stephanie.riegel@theadvocate. It is unclear if Motwani is still in- com. praiser for the Werleins valued

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Continued from page 1A to ﬁnd any wrongdoing in the grand jury’s probe. Murrill also said she may sue for malicious prosecution. “I do not believe and nobody that I know believes that this just happened magically all by itself,” Murrill said last month. “It’s for me to know, and I think for everybody to know. I think we all deserve to, at this point.” When the charges were pending, her lawyers filed public records requests with both White and the District Attorney’s Ofﬁce, seeking emails and other records. Blake Arcuri, an attorney for Murrill, then sued over their responses. The subpoenas were issued in those civil suits to Moreno, Williams, Council President JP Morrell and council members Jason Hughes, Freddie King, Aimee McCarron and Matthew Willard, according to court records. Along with testimony, they seek communications in which those

officials arranged to appear before the grand jury; communication about the July 21 letter urging White to drop the case; and any talk of being Murrill’s victims. “Elected officials in New Orleans publicly claimed they had absolutely no involvement with this matter,” said Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, who filed for the subpoenas Monday. “Now records we have obtained are proving otherwise. We are going to see this through.” Arcuri filed a similar lawsuit against Williams, alleging the district attorney also was hiding public records. But last week, private attorneys hired by Williams’ office sought a continuance “with the hope of resolving the disputes between them in this matter.” No future hearing date was set. Morrell’s office referred questions to City Attorney Charline Gipson and City Council Executive Counsel Ashley Becnel. A spokesperson for the mayor declined to comment. None of the council members named in the subpoenas responded to requests to their offices for comment as of Tuesday.

Financial hardship The city’s ofﬁcial revenue estimating body, which Moreno chairs, adopted a general fund revenue forecast of $768 million at its Sept. 10 meeting, down from this year’s projection of $885 million. The decline is mostly attributable to the Moreno administration weaning off one-time revenue sources, which make up more than 20% of this year’s spending. Ratings agencies have criticized the heavy reliance on onetime sources while downgrading the city’s bond rating over the past year, warning that further decreases closer to junk status are likely if the city doesn’t change course. That means the city either needs to increase recurring revenue or impose heavy spending cuts, and Giarrusso has been warning for weeks that “there will be pain” as the administration solidiﬁes next year’s budget.

Williams did not respond to a request for comment. He is represented by attorneys W. Raley Alford III and Matthew Paul, of the Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul ﬁrm. Council members Lesli Harris and Eugene Green did not support City Council resolutions about the clerk’s ofﬁce, which sparked the public battle, and were not issued subpoenas in the case, which is assigned to Civil District Judge Cheryl Howard. The subpoenas did not require a judge’s approval, and the recipients could try to quash them.

appointment to ﬁll a seat the Legislature had given to Civil Clerk Chelsea Richard Napoleon. Murrill wrote that they were breaking the law and risked their jobs. The Louisiana Supreme Court later upheld the law that merged the clerks’ seats. The grand jury followed with the felony charges against Murrill. Prosecutors normally present cases to a grand jury to consider an indictment. But according to Williams’ ofﬁce in a recusal motion, the grand jury took it upon itself to investigate Murrill, exercising an obscure power in state law. In early June, Criminal DisPolitical battle trict Judge Leon Roche appointed Murrill’s indictment culminated White to oversee the probe. The Supreme Court swiftly a public battle that began with a series of letters and responses relat- stayed the indictment. White ing the Legislature’s controversial dropped it in late July at the urgmove this year to unify two court ing of the recipients of Murrill’s clerks offices in Orleans Parish letters. By then, Gov. Jeff Landry and choose its leader. had called for a Louisiana State State lawmakers axed the seat of Police investigation and said he the popular criminal clerk-elect, would pardon Murrill if she were Calvin Duncan. Williams, Moreno convicted. and a City Council majority anConcerns rose about the politigled for an election and interim cal ramifications of the case as

“Are we rolling forward all the millages? Are we rolling forward a few millages? I’m in the dark, as are the residents.” JASON HUGHES, District E City Council member At the meeting, city officials cited the millage roll forward, permit fee increases and increases to the short-term rental nightly fee as possible revenue boosting measures to make up gaps. If the millage is rolled forward, the city could see an additional $42 million, city officials said at the meeting. About $10 million of that would go directly to the city’s general fund, while another $4.3 million would fund police and fire pay. It’s not clear how the other $28 million would be spent. Permit fee increases, if approved, would generate an additional nearly $2 million to the city’s general fund, while shortterm rental increases could bring up to $5 million more to the city’s dedicated short-term rental fund, which pays for enforcement of the city’s rental laws. Hughes, who was the lone vote against the sanitation fee increase, said Moreno should provide a specific proposal for the roll forward in her Sept. 22 budget address to the council, at the latest, since tax bills are due at the end of January. “Anything after that will be grossly unacceptable and, quite frankly, disrespectful to the taxpayers of the city,” Hughes said. Moreno and Giarrusso were both on the council in 2023, when the quadrennial reassessment resulted in an 18% increase in property assessments in the middle of raging inflation and spiking insurance premiums. In a rare show of unity during former Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s second term, the mayor and council agreed to keep millages rolled back to avoid worsening the affordability crisis. At the time, the city was flush with $388 million in federal pandemic aid that was used to fill budget holes. Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ theadvocate.com.

Landry and Moreno traded barbs. The mayor yanked a request for approval of $110 million from the State Bond Commission, saying she expected payback. Landry has said he won’t meet with Moreno until an investigation into Murrill’s indictment is done. White filed a motion last week seeking to toss the lawsuit against her. She argues that Murrill’s attorneys botched the filing, that she’s already turned over some records and that others the attorneys seek aren’t public or in her custody. White said Monday that the Oct. 1 hearing is to argue her two causes to throw out the case. “And since no additional evidence or witnesses can be offered on a peremptory exception hearing, this is clearly harassment,” she said. White ﬁled detailed briefs Tuesday supporting her attempt to have the suit tossed. Staff writer Matt Bruce contributed to this story. Email John Simerman at jsimerman@theadvocate.com.

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterms, saying justices who opposed him were “not the people I interviewed.” His social media missive was just the latest in a long history of Trump assailing justices, particularly those he had nominated, who ruled against him on his administration’s most prominent initiatives. The president has been publicly furious with the Supreme Court over its decisions against restricting birthright citizenship and his ability to issue tariffs unilaterally. On mail-in voting, the Trump administration had made a last-minute push to have the U.S. Postal Service play a central role in deciding who would be able to receive a ballot. But state election officials argued there was not enough time to make the changes for the Nov. 3 midterm elections — and said their systems were already se-

cure and accurate. The court ruled late Monday in an emergency order that the restrictions would most likely lose in court, at least for this year’s election. “The Court’s inability and unwillingness to do the right thing for our Country will go down, in a very negative way, in the annals of History,” Trump wrote in a lengthy social media post Tuesday. “This Supreme Court is bullied and cajoled by the Radical Left into making decisions that have set America back at least a hundred years.” Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas publicly dissented from the order, and Trump on Tuesday called them “legends both.” Trump has nominated three of the justices on the Supreme Court — Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh. “These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court, they are merely a shell of their original selves,” Trump said. He asserted that the court “is costing the United States Trillions of Dollars with shockingly bad rulings that are of such magnitude that it won’t be easily possible for our Country to recover or heal.” Attorney General Todd Blanche said later Tuesday that the administration was

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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to his limousine upon his arrival Sunday at the Ellipse outside of the White House in Washington. going to comply with the decision but “that doesn’t mean that we’re not going to do everything in this administration that we can to make sure that there are free and fair elections.” Blanche also defended Trump’s commentary about the court, dismissing the idea that it was undermining the court’s independence and saying it was part of the democratic process for the president to be critical of

another branch of government. “He has every right and indeed, he should communicate his concerns with the Supreme Court whenever he has them,” Blanche said at the White House. “This isn’t the ﬁrst time that he’s done it, and it won’t be the last.” The president has a lengthy track record of attacking judges, often very personally, who issue decisions that go against his

wishes, and Trump has long viewed his legal appointments as owing loyalty to the person who nominated them to the bench. So as Barrett, Kavanaugh and Gorsuch ruled against Trump at varying points over the years, the president has not hesitated to go after them publicly, while praising them if they sided with him in a case. Yet this court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, has

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TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada intends to emerge from its trade war with the United States as a more resilient and independent economy, signaling that Ottawa is prepared to wait for the right conditions rather than rush into a deal with Washington. “And to our American friends, let me say this. We will always be neighbors,” Carney told hundreds of global investors gathered in Toronto for his Canada Investment Summit. But he said the relationship works when the two countries engage as “true partners that respect each other’s traditions and sovereignty.” “When those opportunities return, Canada will be an even better partner — stronger, more resilient, more independent,” he said. Carney also unveiled a major expansion of business tax breaks that the government says will nearly halve Canada’s effective tax rate on new investment to 6.4%, less than half the U.S. rate, as Canada competes with the United States for global capital. The expanded “productivity mega deduction” will al-

time to strike that deal, we’ll be ready to do that.” Trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed last month before Washington imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods, prompting retaliation from Ottawa. The United States has since announced additional restrictions on Canadian products. Carney suggested Canada cannot build its strategy

around a return to the old relationship. “We know that nostalgia is not a strategy,” he said. Carney also joked about the uneasy state of the U.S.Canada relationship, contrasting a ceremonial key he once received from his hometown of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, with a box of gold keys to the White House that Trump later gave him.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks Tuesday during a fireside chat with the chief executive officer of PSP Investments, Deborah Orida, in Toronto. low businesses to immediately write off more than 65% of eligible capital investment, up from roughly 15%. “The incentive for companies to invest in Canada is twice as high as it is in the United States,” Carney said. Canadian Chamber of Commerce President Candace Laing called the tax change “a launchpad to make Canada globally tax competitive,” saying it was “a moment we’ve been waiting for.” Carney also announced that Ottawa will seek private investment through long-term concessions to operate Canada’s four largest airports, while retaining public ownership of the land and assets. He said the plan could raise tens of billions of dollars to reinvest in transportation and other infrastructure. Without naming President Donald Trump, Carney then took aim at the increasingly

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CAIRO — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global oil prices. Saudi Arabia has largely been on its own in confronting the Iranian-backed rebels, who rapidly captured more territory in Yemen over the past week and strengthened their ability to choke off Saudi oil exports out of the Red Sea. The vulnerability of the kingdom’s oil production was further underscored by an attack days ago that damaged its biggest pipeline. The strike was reportedly carried out by Iran’s allied militias in Iraq. It means the East-West Pipeline will be largely shut down for weeks as it is repaired, regional ofﬁcials say, likely taking several million barrels of oil a day off the market. The Houthi offensive has opened up a new front in the Mideast’s war and boosted the hand of Iran, Saudi Arabia’s traditional archrival in the region, which has attacked shipping through the region’s other major maritime route, the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Crown Prince Mohammed

bin Salman met in Cairo with Egyptian President AbdelFattah el-Sissi. The crown prince said in a statement that they both confirmed “their shared commitment to ensuring freedom and security of maritime navigation” in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the choke point at the sea’s southern end. El-Sissi’s office put out a statement expressing “Egypt’s unwavering position in supporting Saudi Arabia.” Neither side gave firm details on any future steps. While Egypt is unlikely to offer military help to Saudi Arabia, the country is influential in the Arab world and can help rally support. Egypt has been at the center of mediation efforts in the last three years of turmoil in the region, keeping open relations with all parties, including Iran and its allies. In recent days, Houthi fighters made dramatic advances, seizing the Red Sea port of Mokha and three strategic islands in and near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The gains have further improved the Houthis’ position to seal off the strait to Saudi shipping, which they have been attacking since late July. Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the open ocean and, from there, to Saudi Arabia’s biggest oil customers in Asia. Saudi Arabia has so far seemed reluctant to unleash a major military campaign against the Houthis, wary of bringing greater Houthi attacks on its oil infrastructure and being dragged back into an all-out civil war in Yemen, its southern neighbor.

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An armed man walks past a boy on Tuesday at the Sirah fish market in Aden, yemen. But as Houthi attacks continue, the kingdom faces a potential decision about whether to step up its military response or seek a diplomatic solution. The Saudis’ most essential ally, the United States, has been unpredictable and sometimes unreliable. U.S. President Donald Trump seems reluctant to widen an already unpopular and stalemated Mideast war ahead of congressional elections. The United Arab Emirates, previously a partner in the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis, has withdrawn from the war after conﬂicts between its allies in Yemen and Saudi Arabia’s. Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping during the Gaza war led to a decrease in trafﬁc through the Suez Canal, gouging Egypt’s revenues. During the Iran war, Saudi Arabia redirected its oil ex-

ports through the Red Sea, much of it going through the Suez Canal or through an Egyptian pipeline from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. But the shutdown of the East-West Pipeline is likely to greatly reduce or end those shipments for weeks. There are limits to the help Egypt can give. “I don’t think MBS wants troops from Cairo, which he knows would be a very difﬁcult ask,” said analyst H.A. Hellyer, using the crown prince’s initials. Instead, Cairo can give the Saudis political backing among Arab nations for whatever steps they take against the Houthis, said Hellyer, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. “There’s genuine international consensus that the Houthis cannot be allowed to

hold a choke point like Bab al-Mandeb hostage,” Hellyer said. But some nations are wary about working with Saudi Arabia because of past experience in Yemen. The coalition that Prince Mohammed ﬁrst put together to fight the Houthis in 2015 largely fell apart years ago because of infighting and factionalism. “MBS is keenly aware of this and will be trying to make it clear there is a much better plan for going forward,” Hellyer said. “It just depends on how many are convinced.” The Houthi advances have dealt heavy defeats to Saudi allies in Yemen, including its internationally recognized government, and revived a war that had largely gone quiet under a 2022 truce. Fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces has killed more than

500 people in the last week alone, up from nearly 200 the week before, the World Health Organization said. The fighting has also displaced nearly 94,000 people. Save the Children said at least 117 civilians were killed between Aug. 1 and Sept. 9, including 19 children. In the first week of September, 43 children were killed or wounded, the highest weekly casualty toll recorded by the group in a year, it said. “Children are once again paying the highest price for some of the most severe violence the country has seen in years,” said the agency’s Yemen director, Rishana Haniffa. Anees al Asbahi, a spokesperson for the Houthi-run Health Ministry, said Tuesday in a post on X that Saudi airstrikes killed three people, including two children, in Yemen’s Taiz province. The Associated Press could not independently verify the claim. Alerts went off in several parts of Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, often a sign of missile or drone ﬁre from the Houthis or Iraqi militias. There was no immediate word on any attacks. On Monday, Houthi missile and drone attacks in southern Saudi Arabia wounded 13 civilians and damaged houses and vehicles, Saudi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki said. The Houthis hold the capital, Sanaa, and the north and west of Yemen, where most of its population lives. The government and its allies — a mix of militias — hold the south and east, including the biggest port, Aden, and Yemen’s oil ﬁelds.

Opening acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore BY MARK KENNEDY Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Macklemore’s ouster and attributed the decision to the tour’s promoters, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted on Instagram that they were leaving the tour. Rowe and Lukas Graham would have been replacements for Macklemore on Sheeran’s remaining U.S. dates, while Beoga was serving as Sheeran’s touring band. Finneas, who is Billie Eilish’s brother and musical collaborator, was due to tour with Sheeran in South America later this year. “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed,” Finneas said on Instagram. “I have decided to withdraw from

my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.” The moves by his fellow artists put enormous pressure on Sheeran, who has tried to avoid politics and taking a side in the Gaza conflict, arguing that his fans don’t come to his shows to hear politics. Rowe and Beoga each cited their country’s history in their statements explaining their decision. “We are Irish people who understand colonialism. As founding members of the Irish Artists for Palestine movement, we are committed activists for justice and will continue to be,” Beoga said. Rowe called Sheeran a friend and said the British singer-songwriter changed his life. “But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation,” he said, adding that he couldn’t “stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up.” Lukas Graham, meanwhile, expressed gratitude toward Sheeran and called it “a difﬁcult decision.” “Money doesn’t give you

the right to own the conversation. Nobody’s bank balance should decide who gets to speak or which suffering we’re allowed to acknowledge,” the band posted, seemingly referring to billionaire Robert Kraft’s role in Macklemore’s removal from the tour. Emails seeking comment were sent to Sheeran and the tour’s promoter, the Messina Touring Group. Sheeran weighed in on Macklemore being dropped after the rapper made proPalestinian comments onstage during their tour, saying the decision was made by the promoters alone. The British singer also said he refused to be drawn into a public discussion about the war in Gaza. “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine,” Sheeran wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. “I would never let down the fans who had made plans, nor would I abandon the touring crew and the other support acts and musicians who rely on me for work and to make a living.” Sheeran’s statement came a day after Macklemore said he was kicked off the “Loop

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NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter

BY LIUDAS DAPKUS

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VILNIUS, Lithuania — NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday, the day after the head of the alliance said strikes close to its territory would only increase its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia’s fullscale invasion. Military officials in Lithuania, a NATO member, said the incident marked the first time that a drone had been shot down in its airspace. Authorities didn’t comment on the drone’s origin or purpose, saying further investigation was needed, but two senior officials said the device was likely carrying explosives. Officials in other NATO countries, including Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Poland, have in recent weeks accused Russia of involvement in acts such as drone incursions, sabotage, arson and surveillance of defense facilities and in plans to use a drone carrying explosives to attack an airport. Separately, Denmark said Tuesday that one of its air force helicopters was fired on with flares as it was carrying out surveillance of a Russian frigate in the Baltic Sea. Strikes close to NATO

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Lithuanian soldiers secure the area where Italian fighter jets, as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission, shot down a drone Tuesday near Pratkunai village, Kaisiadorys district about 60 miles west of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania. territory showed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “desperation and also his desire to sow fear and terror,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday. He spoke after a Russian drone struck a railway line near the Ukraine-Poland border on Sunday shortly after senior visiting ofﬁcials passed through. Rutte pledged to bolster the 32-nation alliance’s own defenses along its long eastern border with Russia and with Belarus, a Russian ally. Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, said the incidents in Lithuania and Denmark were not isolated but “part of a broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe, testing our

readiness and our resolve.” “Russia will find our resolve only growing stronger,” she said. The drone downed Tuesday in Lithuania fell near the village of Pratkunai, about 60 miles west of the capital, Vilnius, and near the Kaunas Reservoir, Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center said Tuesday. Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the crisis center, told Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT that the drone most likely entered from Belarus. It remained in Lithuanian airspace for about 30 minutes and ﬂew along the outskirts of populated areas before being intercepted, he said. Writing on Facebook on Tuesday, Lithuanian Defense

Minister Robertas Kaunas said an explosive device was detected on the drone and neutralized by bomb-disposal experts. Menacing drones have repeatedly loomed over the skies of Lithuania, which shares borders with Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. In May, residents of Vilnius were told to take shelter, and the president and prime minister were taken to safe locations during an alarm over drone activity near the border with Belarus. Stray Ukrainian drones have also previously crossed the border into Baltic airspace, including in May, when a NATO ﬁghter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia.

Meanwhile, Denmark accused Russia of firing flares at one of its air force helicopters in connection with “routine photographic coverage” of a Russian frigate in waters off the port of Gedser in the Baltic Sea. “This is completely unacceptable,” the Danish Foreign Ministry wrote on X, saying that the Russian ambassador was summoned over the incident. Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, said it was “not the first time” that Danish air force helicopters “carried out dangerous maneuvers near Russian warships.” He said the Danish helicopter conducted “provocative actions against the Russian frigate.” The Kremlin declined to comment Tuesday, with presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying that he did not have details. In Ukraine, Russian drone strikes continued across the country following a social media post from U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed “not to hit” each other’s energy infrastructure. Trump didn’t offer details on the purported agreement. Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing the other of violations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Monday that Kyiv was “ready to support de-escalation” if the United States

could ensure “Russia is genuinely ready to stop this war.” But Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a statement that Moscow had continued to attack Ukraine’s energy sector, logistics and critical infrastructure, and that Kyiv responded by striking an oil reﬁnery in Syzran, a city in western Russia. “There is no alternative to ending this war. And all forms of pressure on Russia must create the right diplomatic conditions,” Zelenskyy said. The Kremlin said Tuesday that it considered Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire on energy infrastructure to be “a good idea.” However, it stressed that strikes on Russian oil reﬁneries were not the root cause of global supply issues for gas or diesel. “The core problem lies in the export of petroleum products to global markets,” Peskov said. He said that countries instead needed to guarantee safe navigation for oil tankers and lift global sanctions on Russian oil. The Kremlin’s comments contradict those of Trump, who on Sunday called on Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and claimed that such attacks had caused a global shortage. “Mr. Zelenskyy has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,” Trump told reporters, following news on Friday that diesel prices in the U.S. had soared past an average of $6 a gallon.

Police issue alert after seventh woman’s body found Maduro ally pleads SOUTH AFRICA guilty in $195 million money laundering case

of a body in the Kwa-Thema On Saturday, the body of a area, about 21 miles from 38-year-old woman was after Kempton Park. she went missing in KempJOHANNESBURG — A woman’s Police said the victim was ton Park last week while body was found on Tuesday depend for any information in the same area east of Jo- that may help end these at- found fully naked and in an jogging. A frantic commuhannesburg in South Africa tacks on women,” he said in advanced stage of decompo- nity and police search for Elizabeth “Tsontso” Mosewhere the discovery of sev- a statement. sition. The police alert followed On Monday, another body lakgomo ended when her eral other victims in the past two months has sparked fear the discovery on Tuesday was found in Olifantsontein. half-naked body was found. of a potential serial killer at large and led to a public warning by the police. According to South African authorities, the cases appear to be linked, though they did not conﬁrm whether they are SERVING LOUISIANA SINCE 1991 the work of the same killer. The South African Police Services has issued a public warning for women to be cautious when doing activities like jogging in the area. “While investigations are still underway and SAPS has not, at this stage, conﬁrmed that the deaths are linked to a serial killer, the similarities are sufficiently concerning for the police to issue a public warning and intensify investigations,” said police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe. President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that he had directed police authorities to prioritize the ongoing murder investigations. “I have directed that these cases be prioritized and that no stone be left unturned in bringing those responsible to justice. Our law enforcement agencies are undertaking this work in partnership with citizens, on whom we AP PY*

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MIAMI — A close ally of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro long described by U.S. ofﬁcials as the ousted leader’s frontman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single count of money laundering tied to an alleged bribery conspiracy to win lucrative government contracts in the South American country. As part of the plea deal, Alex Saab agreed to cooperate in continuing federal investigations, paving the way for his eventual cooperation against his former protector. He also agreed to forfeit $195 million in criminal proceeds from the corruption scheme. Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S., which has been targeting the Colombianborn businessman for more than a decade. The money laundering offense carries a maximum 20-year penalty but prosecutors agreed to recommend a sentence at the low end of the recommended range and seek additional

reductions should his cooperation prove substantial. Saab was previously charged during the first Trump administration in 2019 and then arrested during a refueling stop in Cape Verde on what the Venezuelan government described as a high-level humanitarian mission to Iran. But President Joe Biden pardoned Saab in 2023 in exchange for the release of several imprisoned Americans in Venezuela. The deal, part of a failed effort by the Biden White House to lure Maduro into holding a free presidential election, was harshly criticized by Republicans and federal law enforcement ofﬁcials, who immediately began investigating Saab for other alleged crimes not covered by the pardon. “This case sends a clear message: Political connections, wealth and proximity to a corrupt regime will not put anyone beyond the reach of American justice,” said Jason A. Reding Quiñones, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, who attended Tuesday’s proceedings along with more than a dozen federal agents.

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FBI chief defends hiring policy changes at hearing BY ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel defended Tuesday a recent policy change to allow some applicants who have engaged in prostitution and bestiality to be considered for employment, insisting that the move was made to enable victims of those acts to apply for a job without fear of automatic disqualification. The subject arose during a fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Patel clashed with Democrats over his firing of agents who participated in investigations of President Donald Trump and suggested that agents might be dispatched to the polls on Election Day amid Justice Department and White House concerns about voter fraud. The hourslong hearing featured the name-calling and bitingly personal exchanges that have come to define Patel’s appearances on Capitol Hill, with Democrats characterizing the Trump appointee as unqualified, criticizing him for politically charged investigations into Trump’s enemies and highlighting travel that has included a trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy in which he partied with U.S. hockey players and a snorkeling excursion at the Pearl Harbor memorial in Hawaii. “He’s an incompetent lackey. He’s like an 18-year old-kid who wants to join a fraternity that he could never be a member of, doing keg stands and chugging with friends. He’s an embarrassment to the agency and wouldn’t qualify even to be an FBI agent,” said an exas-

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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies Tuesday during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington. perated Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey, his voice rising in anger. “What a mockery you are,” he added. Patel shot back, “You are the biggest mockery in the United States Senate, and you’re sitting next to Schiff.” That was a reference to Sen. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and outspoken Patel critic. The FBI quietly issued guidance this past spring lifting a categorical hiring restriction on applicants who had previously participated in prostitution. The bureau made a similar change with regard to childhood experience in bestiality. Under questioning, Patel denied that the changes reﬂected a lowering of employment standards and insisted they were designed to prevent victims who had been forced to engage in that con-

duct from being automatically disqualified. “We did not want to punish victims of bestiality, victims who were trafficked. We did not want to make it an automatic disqualification for the FBI to consider you if were a victim of these awful, heinous acts,” Patel said. “We are not going to target victims and prevent them from serving in their capacity to serve this country.” The questioning spanned partisan lines, with Republican Sen. John Kennedy, R-Madisonville, grilling Patel about the rationale for a change that the FBI director said was proposed to him by subordinates. “When you saw bestiality, I say this with respect: The person who recommended it, why didn’t you just say what planet did you parachute in from?” Kennedy asked.

Patel conceded that was his initial response, but “they then explained to me and showed me cases in which people were forced into it and applied to the FBI and so I thought they should be considered. It’s not an automatic disqualiﬁcation.” The Associated Press reported last month that the FBI still intends to bar some applicants who are revealed to have previously engaged in prostitution, including if they’ve done so within the last 10 years. The hearing took place two months before the midterm elections in November and at a time when the FBI has opened investigations related to the 2020 contest, including by seizing voter data in Fulton County, Georgia. Trump regularly makes false claims that elections are rigged and riddled with fraud, especially in the

months before an election. But there is no widespread fraud in American elections. Local election ofﬁcials have detailed processes for auditing the accuracy of the vote after ballots are tallied. Even as he disputed his loss in 2020, audits, reviews and recounts in the battleground states where he challenged the outcome all affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win. Those voter fraud claims, and the FBI’s efforts to investigate the 2020 race, has spurred Democratic concerns that Patel could plunge the bureau into the upcoming election. Asked whether the FBI has the general authority to monitor elections, Patel replied that responsibility rests with the Department of Homeland Security. He said the FBI’s presence on Election Day will be “housed” with election crimes coordinators at each of the bureau’s 56 field offices, but under questioning, he declined to rule out that agents would be dispatched to the polls in the event of problems or reports of interference. “Do you pledge that you will not in any way interfere in the will of the America people when they go to the polls in November?” asked Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont in one of the hearing’s more combative exchanges. “I pledge unequivocally that I will not participate in your charade of lies,” Patel said, later calling Welch a “total fraud.” Patel repeatedly touted what he asserted was his record-breaking success at the FBI, proclaiming the “most prolific reduction in crime in U.S. history” even though

violent crime rates in American cities had begun dropping well before Trump took office last year for reasons that are difficult to pinpoint. Even as the Republican-led panel tried through its questioning to keep the focus on Patel’s crime-fighting efforts from his perch at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency, Democrats seized on the tumult inside the FBI over the last year — including sweeping firings of agents who participated in investigations of Trump, the bureau’s aggressive efforts to investigate media leaks by serving subpoenas at reporters’ home and Patel’s travel schedule that has blended private leisure with professional responsibilities. Democrat Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut pressed Patel on the firing of national security agents with expertise in Iran shortly before the U.S. launched attacks on the country last February. He noted that the agents had participated in an FBI investigation into Trump over his retention of classified documents at his Mar-aLago estate in Florida. “Do you think firing the president’s political opponents is more important than retaining the decades of experience and expertise monitoring intelligence threats from Iran?” Blumenthal asked. “I think what’s most important is to not have a weaponized FBI, and I will endeavor every single day to make sure we have no one there that is doing that,” Patel responded. He did not say why their participation in the Mar-a-Lago investigation represented “weaponized” law enforcement.

Mistrial declared in N.H. youth detention center sex abuse case

BY HOLLY RAMER Associated Press

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New Hampshire judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case of a former youth detention center worker charged with repeatedly raping a teenage boy after his accuser briefly testified about allegations involving other staff. Jeffrey Buskey, 60, of Litchfield, is charged with 21 counts of aggravated feloni-

ous sexual assault against David Meehan, who was 14 when he arrived at the Youth Development Center in Manchester in 1995. Testifying for a second day on Tuesday, Meehan was in the midst of describing an alleged assault by Buskey when he said he had also been assaulted by another staffer earlier that day. That prompted Buskey’s defense to ask for a mistrial, a request Judge Will

Delker denied after remind- declared a mistrial. Meehan later declined to ing lawyers that “witnesses are human beings” who can comment. Buskey left the struggle to maintain control courthouse without comof their emotions. The judge then instructed jurors to disregard the testimony. But a few minutes later, Meehan said “no” when prosecutor Audriana Mekula asked whether Buskey was the ﬁrst person with whom he had experienced a certain sexual act. The defense objected, and Delker

Australian court rules to release serial killer in Snowtown murders By The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian court ruled Tuesday that one of three serial killers convicted over the murders of 11 people in one of the country’s most notorious criminal cases can be released from prison, rejecting a state government’s bid to block his parole. The victims were killed over seven years, and most of their bodies were found

in 1999 in barrels of acid in Snowtown, a small town north of the South Australia state capital, Adelaide. The discovery led the crimes to become known as the “Bodies-in-Barrels” murders. Three judges of the South Australia Court of Appeal upheld a parole board decision made last month to release the youngest of the three convicted murderers, James Vlassakis. Vlassakis, now 46, was

18 when his crimes began in 1998. He pleaded guilty to four murders, including those of a half brother and stepbrother. He became a star witness for the prosecution, and was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 26 years, which expired in August of last year. He was granted parole in December but the state government succeeded in overturning that parole board decision.

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Thomas Velardi, said the state will consider its options, including retrying the case.

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Families of 67 killed in midair collision seek reforms BY JOSH FUNK

AP transportation writer The loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., urged Congress and regulators Tuesday to do more now to prevent other families from being left clutching belongings and memories instead of their spouses and children. Several of the victims’ families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board outside the U.S. Capitol to demand action, but it may be difficult for this Congress to pass anything ahead of the midterm elections. And lawmakers are still trying to draft a compromise bill that will combine elements of the competing proposals that previously passed the House and Senate. Doug Lane said he has the U.S. figure skating jacket that his son Spencer worked so hard to earn and pieces of his wife Christine’s laptop that were retrieved from the wreckage after their plane plunged into the icy Potomac River in the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster since 2001. Everyone aboard was killed when American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, and the Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission collided. The victims included 28 members of the figure skating community. Lane said the families don’t want to see the key reforms recommended after this crash — which include requiring planes to be equipped with systems that will let pilots know exactly where other aircraft are — to wind up like some of the never-implemented

measures proposed after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Airline pilots are still pushing for secondary barriers to keep someone from storming the cockpit when the door is opened. “That is what fading urgency looks like. Something everyone agrees will make people safer gets caught in process, objections, exceptions and delay until you look up and an entire generation has passed. Flight 5342 cannot follow that path,” Lane said. The FAA quickly restricted helicopter trafﬁc around Reagan National Airport when it became clear that a helicopter route in the approach path of the airport’s secondary runway didn’t ensure enough separation between helicopters and planes. But the NTSB remains unsatisfied with the FAA’s response to a third of the 33 safety recommendations it received. FAA Administrator Brian Bedford testiﬁed on Capitol Hill Tuesday that his staff will work to address those concerns, but he also needs guidance from Congress. Already, steps have been taken to prevent helicopters and planes from sharing the same airspace around Reagan airport, and air traffic controllers are now prohibited from relying only on pilots to see other aircraft and avoid them. But concerning incidents continue to happen, such as when an airline jet was allowed to take off just as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was taking off from the White House last month. Lane and many other victims’ families traveled to Washington, D.C. time after time in the 595 days since the

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National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy, center, helps to comfort Christina Stovall, center with back to camera, and Laura Augendre, right, family members of victims of flight 5342, the deadly January 2025 midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, during a news conference Tuesday on air safety reforms at the Capitol in Washington. crash, pushing for changes that he hopes will be approved before the tragedy that cut his family in half fades any further from the headlines. “We can tell them stories, we can ask questions. We can push for answers. We can take action. That’s the work that belongs to us. But we cannot do anybody else’s work for them,” Lane said. “We need the people with the power to turn this tragedy into change to do theirs and to ﬁnish it.” Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell and NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said it would be a shame to reach the second anniversary of the crash that happened on Jan. 29, 2025 without Congress passing the reforms her agency recommended and

the Federal Aviation Administration and Defense Department making more safety improvements. Cruz said he hopes Congress will be able to pass a bill during the lame duck session that will follow November’s elections. Rachel Feres, who lost her cousin and his wife and two young daughters in the crash, said she can’t believe there’s still debate about whether pilots transporting hundreds of passengers should have the best collision-avoidance technology available, when most modern cars come equipped with arrays of sensors to check blind spots and even apply the brakes in an emergency. Feres and the other families have been surprised at the amount of lobbying against requiring all planes

flying in crowded airspace to be equipped with existing technology that can help pilots know the location of all other aircraft ﬂying nearby. Homendy has said those ADS-B In systems would have prevented this crash. Some airlines have endorsed them, but cost concerns from other airlines and private plane owners have been a stumbling block. The airlines have the money and power to get this done, Feres said. “This is not about whether you can afford to act ... you have the leverage, you have the voice. The question is why safety so rarely gets the same urgency as the next quarterly earnings report.” “Do the thing you would demand if your wife and son were on that airplane. Do what you would do if your

granddaughter was traveling home with her teddy bear. You know how to move fast when money is on the line. Move fast when lives are,” Feres said. But some airlines have already begun to add the technology to their planes, partly because in addition to the safety beneﬁts, the systems can help increase the number of planes that can ﬂy into an airport by spacing them more precisely. American Airlines leads the industry, having added the technology to its Airbus A321s over the past several years, equipping more than 300 of its roughly 1,000 planes to date, but the systems aren’t yet standard equipment on all planes. Roughly three quarters of the pilots of business jets and smaller single-engine Cessnas and Bonanzas use portable devices that only cost $400. They can tap into this location data and display the information about nearby aircraft on an iPad. The safety reform bills stalled earlier this year when the narrower Senate bill came up one vote short in the House after the military reversed course and opposed it at the last minute. And lawmakers have had trouble reconciling the Senate bill with the more comprehensive House version that took a different approach on several key points. Homendy said the victims’ families deserve to see more action. “We can’t spend another moment looking them in the eye and doing nothing. We have to. We have an obligation,” Homendy said. “We owe it to these families. We owe it to passengers. We owe it to the traveling public. We owe it to cargo pilots and so much more to improve safety now.”

16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with visitor center BY KIM CHANDLER Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Sixtythree years ago, dynamite planted by Ku Klux Klan members exploded through the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four girls as they prepared for Sunday services. Hundreds of people ﬁlled the church on Tuesday on the 63rd anniversary of the bombing. The church marked the anniversary with the opening of a new visitors center that leaders said is aimed at educating people about one of the most horriﬁc events of the Civil Rights Movement and urging a recommitment to continue the struggle for justice. Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and the guest speaker for the annual memorial service, said the remembrance falls at a time when politicians are trying to take content out of museums, attacking the Voting Rights Act and turning to the politics of division. “We’re in a critical mo-

Robertson and Addie Mae and other programming. Collins, all 14. A fifth girl, Church leaders envision Sarah Collins Rudolph, the sister of Addie Mae, was in the room and was severely injured but survived. Three Ku Klux Klansmen were eventually convicted in the blast: Robert Chambliss in 1977; Thomas Blanton in 2001; and Bobby Frank Cherry in 2002. The opening of the education center comes at a time of uncertainty about how history is presented in national parks and museums. President Donald Trump in March 2025 signed an executive order aimed at defunding museum exhibits and programs that he said promote “divisive narratives.” The church sits within the bounds of the National Park Service’s civil rights monument in Birmingham, an area that includes the park where Black protesters were met by police dogs and fire hoses. But the church independently runs the visitors center. The new center has space for exhibits, oral history initiatives, artist residencies, community quilting projects, public speaker series

ment in America. There is a narrative struggle. There are people who are preaching the politics of fear and anger, and they want to govern through fear and anger,” Stevenson said. Stevenson, who helped build memorials and museums tracing the legacy of slavery in America, said a “whole network of elected officials” — not only the Klan — shared responsibility for the climate that led to the deadly bombing. “And today we have those same voices, and we have to stand against those voices by being committed to truth and justice,” Stevenson said. Klansmen had placed a bundle of dynamite outside the church under a set of stairs. The bombing came during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, eight months after then-Gov. George Wallace pledged “segregation forever.” The girls were gathered in a downstairs washroom before Sunday services when the dynamite exploded at 10:22 a.m. on Sept. 15, 1963. The explosion killed 11-year-old Denise McNair and Cynthia Wesley, Carole

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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins ‘The Pitt’ wins best drama BY ANDREW DALTON Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — A “Widow’s Bay” wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies. “The celebrations will be long, varied, and I hope at times wild,” Rhys said backstage while holding two of his Emmys. “The Pitt” won best drama series for the second straight year, and star Noah Wyle repeated as best actor in a drama, but the HBO Max emergency room drama won no other Emmys and underperformed its expectations. Rhea Seehorn won best actress in a drama for “Pluribus,” and Jean Smart won her fifth best actress in a comedy award for the fifth and final season of “Hacks.” No actor had won an Emmy every year for a series that lasted more than three seasons until Smart did it Monday. Every other comedy award went to “Widow’s Bay,” which unequivocally owned the night and broke the comedy series record set last year by “The Studio” when it won 13. Along with best actor in a comedy, Rhys won best actor in a limited series for “The Beast in Me,” becoming the first man to win two leading actor categories in the same year, and he gets one of the best comedy series trophies as an executive producer for “Widow’s Bay.” The first-season series created by Katie Dippold leans hard into both comedy and horror as it tells the story of a New England island community, with Rhys as its mayor, reckoning with a centuriesold curse.

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Matthew Rhys holds the awards for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for ‘The Beast In Me,’ and outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for ‘Widow’s Bay’ on Monday during the 78th Emmy Awards at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. “Thank you, Apple, for letting us take this crazy, creative swing,” Dippold said as she accepted the best comedy award. “They truly just let us do this weird show.” Apple TV solidified its status as the owner of the Emmy comedy categories. Between “Widow’s Bay,” “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” it has won best comedy series four times in six seasons. The latter two shows were between seasons and not eligible this year. “Widow’s Bay” also won for directing for Hiro Murai and for writing for its creator Dippold, a first-time Emmy winner and first-time nominee who was previously best known for a decade-old viral tweet showing her awkwardly dressed as “The Babadook.” “When I was sitting there in that costume,” Dippold said backstage after the show, “I did not think that this moment would happen.” “Widow’s Bay” had won eight Emmys in a previous

ceremony before sweeping all six of its categories Monday night. Stephen Root won best supporting actor in a comedy series and Kate O’Flynn won best supporting actress. “The Pitt” was the top drama nominee with 25 and “Hacks” was the top comedy nominee with 24, but neither made much of a splash when it came time to claim trophies. Smart’s was the only win for “Hacks” on Monday night. “What a ride this has been,” an emotional Smart said after getting a standing ovation. The 75-year-old has won eight Emmys overall in a career that was already more than respectable when she landed her defining role of Deborah Vance, a brash stand-up comic pushing back against age, obscurity and sexism in the HBO Max series. And best drama and best actor were the only wins for

“The Pitt,” though it had won four at an earlier ceremony. Wyle won for playing Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, a role that brought him a major career revival after starring in “ER” in the 1990s. “This is all I’ve ever wanted to do, and this is the only club I’ve ever wanted to join,” Wyle said in his acceptance. Seehorn won her first Emmy for playing the lone central character on Apple TV’s “Pluribus.” The 54-year-old had been nominated twice without winning for her breakthrough role on “Better Call Saul,” a show from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, who put Seehorn at the center of “Pluribus.” Gilligan won his ﬁfth career Emmy for his writing on the show. Allison Janney won best supporting actress in a drama for “The Diplomat,” and Tom Pelphrey won supporting actor in a drama for “Task,” both beating several

nominees from “The Pitt.” “DTF St. Louis” won best limited series. Stars David Harbour and Linda Cardellini both won for supporting acting at a previous ceremony on Sept. 6 as the Television Academy moved several categories off the main telecast to shorten the show. “DTF St. Louis” won seven Emmys overall. “Widow’s Bay” brought a combination of younger, well-respected unknowns and widely known and beloved veterans to work on the show. It was the ﬁrst Emmy for both O’Flynn and Root. O’Flynn, a 40-year-old British actor whose previous acclaim came mostly for her work in theater, plays Patricia Moyer, a city worker and social outcast dealing with a demonic darkness on “Widow’s Bay.” “This is the role of a lifetime,” O’Flynn said from the stage. “This is for all the Patricias out there.”

Root, one of the most ubiquitous character actors of the last few decades, beat out Harrison Ford, who many thought would get his ﬁrst major competitive Hollywood award for his role on “Shrinking.” “Thank you, sir, for all your many years of great, great, great acting,” Root said to Ford during his acceptance. Root, 74, is the oldest person to win the category. Sally Field, 79, became the oldest woman to win best actress in a limited or anthology series or TV movie for “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” taken off the air by CBS, won best variety series. It’s one of six Emmys the show has won this year after the show was canceled for what the network said was economic reasons while many believe it was his criticism of the Trump administration. “If you like the comedy tonight, my old writers wrote it,” Colbert said. Mariska Hargitay hosted the NBC telecast held at the traditional Emmys home of the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “NBC is celebrating its 100th year, and I have been on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ for all of them,” said Hargitay, a three-time Emmy winner who has starred in the show for 27 seasons, during her opening monologue. Hargitay closed the show — which came in at a relatively lean three hours with the shortened awards slate — with the famous “Law & Order” gavel sound. Michael J. Fox, a nominee for his work with Ford on “Shrinking,” received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. Field paid tribute to her “Steel Magnolias” co-star Dolly Parton, who died last month, in a tribute during the telecast that also included Reba McEntire.

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Jefferson Parish bond rating reinstated New rating is slightly lower than previous score

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

Jefferson Parish can borrow money more easily again after credit agency Moody’s Ratings reinstated the parish’s bond rating Tuesday, albeit with a downgraded score. The parish’s rating was withdrawn more than a year ago be-

cause officials had failed to file multiple ﬁnancial audits. Moody’s Ratings reinstated Jefferson Parish to an “Aa2” rating Tuesday, one notch lower than the parish’s previous rating but still considered to be high investmentgrade quality with very low credit risk. A bond rating is like a credit score, in that it indicates the re-

liability of a government to pay back its debts. A withdrawn bond rating is like having no score at all, making it significantly more difficult for the parish to borrow money. Moody’s said in a news release the rating reinstatement “reflects management’s history of prudent financial and debt management practices.”

By comparison, the state of Louisiana’s bond rating is also “Aa2,” while New Orleans’ bond rating was severely downgraded in February to “Baa2,” which is considered noninvestment grade. Both Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings withdrew Jefferson Parish’s bond ratings in March 2025 after the parish fell years behind on ﬁling audits for 2023 and 2024. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said the parish’s ﬁnance department could not keep up with

the audits while processing over $580 million in emergency aid and grants received from COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida. Administrators also struggled with staff turnover and outdated software. “We’re really turning the corner on this piece,” Lee Sheng said. “I always said it would get messier before it would get better, but it’s ﬁnally now getting better.” The parish has yet to reinstate

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Testimony begins in trial over reporter’s death Co-defendant details plan to drug ‘tricks’ to steal

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

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Leona Tate, right, makes her way to the front to speak during a Be Nola news conference launching the inaugural New Orleans Black Education Week at the TEP Center in New Orleans on Tuesday.

New Orleans to commemorate local Black history in November Public, private schools to participate in Black Education Week

BY MARIE FAZIO Staff writer

For a week in November, more than a dozen New Orleans schools will educate students on all things Black history in New Orleans, everything from the slave revolt of 1811 to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city’s majority-minority school system. The commemoration, called New Orleans Black Education Week, is the brainchild of Be Nola, an nonprofit that advocates for Black teachers and students. Seventeen public and private schools have signed up to participate in the voluntary program, which begins Nov. 15.

Adrinda Kelly, who founded Be Nola in 2017, said the week is an occasion to prioritize learning about Black New Orleans history. “The reason it matters is simple,” Kelly said at a news conference Tuesday held at the TEP Center, the former McDonogh 19 School, which was integrated Nov. 14, 1960 by students Leona Tate, Gail Etienne and Tessie Prevost. “A young person who knows the history of their community carries themselves differently in the classroom.” The learning event is meant to coincide the integration of public schools in the city and other important events in Black his-

tory and culture — such as Nov. 30, 2005, when Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed a law that made possible New Orleans’ shift to the largely charter school system that exists today. The event comes at a time when some history teaching has become politicized, organizers said, pointing to President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order that banned “radical indoctrination” from schools. The order is meant to block schools from teaching critical race theory, which often includes lessons on systemic or institutional racism.

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On the first day of testimony in the trial of two people charged with the death of New Orleans Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano, the defendants’ alleged coconspirator took the witness stand in a Jefferson Parish court room to recount how the trio worked together with others to drug and steal from unsuspecting French Quarter tourists. Shackled at the waist and clad in an orange jumpsuit, Christian Anderson, 34, told jurors Tuesday that he and his associates targeted men who appeared to be rich, wearing nice watches or spending lots of cash in bars and nightclubs. “A lot of times in that environment, when men want to have a good time, they will flaunt it and make it noticeable,” Anderson said. “So, when you see that, that will be known as a good mark.” Anderson admitted that he and his co-defendant, Danette Colbert, 49, would steal from “tricks” and “Johns” who were impaired by alcohol or drugs like Xanax that the suspects secretly slipped into their drinks. The crew would then make off with cash, jewelry, cellphones and credit cards that they’d use to transfer money and make purchases in local stores, according to Anderson. Colbert, he testified, turned her ill-gotten loot over to her pimp, co-defendant Rickey White, 35, who doled out instructions and the drugs used to sedate their targets. Manzano, of Kansas City, fell victim to the scheme, which Jefferson

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City Hall, Civil District Louisiana Weekly publisher to retire as new generation takes over Court relocation plans BY DESIREE STENNETT Staff writer

A century after her grandfather put out the first issue, Renette Dejoie-Hall will retire from her role as publisher of The Louisiana Weekly, she said Tuesday. Her son Christopher Dejoie-Hall will succeed her at the family-run newspaper on Dec. 31, she told WBOK Radio. Speaking with host and Times-Picayune columnist Will Sutton, Dejoie-Hall said her son will be the fourth generation of the Dejoie family to direct the newspaper. “Chris is my right hand,” she

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said of the transition, which coincides with the end of the paper’s centennial and was announced just days before its 101st anniversary. “And (The Louisiana Weekly) is soon to

be his baby.” The paper has a long legacy in New Orleans, and the Dejoie family formed it to cover issues that were important in the Black community but were often underreported in the mainstream press. Dejoie-Hall’s grandfather, C.C.

Dejoie Sr., started the publication Sept. 19, 1925. and ran it until he died in 1971. Dejoie-Hall’s uncle, C.C. Dejoie Jr., ran it until 1993. Then, her father, Henry Dejoie, took over. Dejoie-Hall became publisher when her dad died in 2007, leading a company she’d worked for since childhood. “My ﬁrst job was when I was 8 years old,” Dejoie-Hall said. “I had a paper route. Every Wednesday, I would deliver The Louisiana Weekly.” In later decades, she said she

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on the record, that could Duncan Plaza sitting be“Just a very, very huge impediment this potential site,” above obstruction insaidutilizing Roy Glapion, a civil engineer

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and member of the Municipal Complex Advisory Committee at a meeting held Tuesday at Union One of the city’s options for Passenger Terminal. The meeting was the fourth for moving or rebuilding its City Hall and Civil District Court build- the advisory board, created by ings has hit a snag in the form of Mayor Helena Moreno to review decades-old concrete debris bur- a potential rebuild or relocation ied underneath Duncan Plaza, an of the outdated City Hall and Civil advisory board learned Tuesday ä See COMPLEX, page 2B afternoon. Staff writer

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Mayor requests new look at candidates for RTA CEO Board plans to stick with decision to narrow field to three BY BLAKE PATERSON Staff writer

After a marathon meeting last month, the Regional Transit Authority’s board of commissioners voted to narrow the field of candidates vying to be the agency’s next CEO from five to three. In a letter sent to the RTA board last week, however, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno requested a do-over of that part of the process, asking that the board “bring all five candidates forward for consideration before making a final selection.” The RTA board — which Moreno appointed earlier this year — spent nearly six hours behind closed doors in executive session at its meeting last month interviewing the five candidates on a videoconference call before holding a public vote to pick three finalists. Moreno, in a statement on Fri-

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Continued from page 1B “learned every aspect” of the business, from page layouts to advertising to editing. It’s likely that Dejoie-Hall will keep an ofﬁce in the paper’s Pelopidas Street ofﬁce in Gentilly, she told Sutton, though she won’t be there every day, and operations

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Continued from page 1B Parish Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Voss said the trio had been executing for years — and he died because of it. “You’re going to hear that they knew it was possible. They knew it was dangerous, and it was only a matter of time,” Voss said.

First-day testimony Colbert and White have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and racketeering in Manzano’s Feb. 5, 2025, death. Investigators allege Colbert drugged Manzano and then left him to die in his Kenner hotel room after stealing his credit card and cellphone.

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Continued from page 1B District Court on Perdido Street. Jacob Roland, director of operations at New Orleans Building Corporation, highlighted a 2025 radar and electromagnetic study of Duncan Plaza by Gulf South Engineering and Testing Inc., which found structural remains and large slab obstructions underground, remnants of the state buildings torn down after Hurricane Katrina. Roland said he was at the site when the study found obstructions and that “it felt like concrete.” Glapion said it could be costly

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Gov. Jeff Landry signed a similar measure into Louisiana law the prior year that bans public schools from teaching that students “are currently or destined to be oppressed or to be an oppressor, based on the child’s race or national origin.” Landry, who also signed an executive order banning the practice, said such lessons are “wrong, and (have) no place in our Louisiana

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its bond rating with S&P, Lee Sheng said. Lee Sheng said previously that her administration had no plans to sell bonds while the rating was withdrawn. However, the parish issued at least one bond for $20 million in July through private sale to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality under a state loan program. No

day, said selecting the next CEO is ultimately the board’s decision and that she would “respect whatever direction they choose.” She added that she supports the idea of holding a public forum where RTA employees and riders can hear from the candidates. “The more information and transparency we can provide throughout this process, the better,” she said. In a statement Monday, RTA Board Chair Ann Duplessis said the board plans to stick with its decision, but it is working with RIDE New Orleans, a rider advocacy group, to host a public meeting sometime next week. “Given the extensive work that has already occurred and where we are in the search process, the Board believes the appropriate course is to continue moving forward with those three ﬁnalists,” Duplessis said. “Riders, employees and members of the public will have an opportunity to hear directly from the three finalists about their qualifications, their leadership philosophy and their vision for the future of RTA.”

‘Deserves your direct involvement’ Moreno sent the letter to the board after receiving a separate letter last week from Ronald Horn, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1560, which represents nearly 500 RTA employees. Horn asked that Moreno “personally interview all five candidates” before a final selection is made. “The RTA Chief Executive Officer position is critically important to New Orleans,” Horn wrote. “The selection deserves your direct involvement and careful consideration of the full field of candidates.” Moreno had planned to speak with the five candidates before last month’s meeting but wasn’t able to. In her letter to the board last week, Moreno said that she had spoken with the three finalists and planned to extend an invitation to the other two candidates. She said the board could show it is listening to the agency’s workforce by reconsidering all five candidates. “As the next CEO is selected, this is an opportunity to demonstrate that employees are being heard

and that their perspective matters,” Moreno wrote. The RTA began accepting applications for a new chief executive after former CEO Lona Edwards Hankins stepped down from the post in May after clashing with the new RTA board. The RTA board hired KL2 Connects LLC, a North Carolina-based executive search firm, to review the applications and select five semifinalists. The firm shared its short list with city officials and local stakeholders in August, along with a 64-page briefing book commenting on each candidates’ strengths and weaknesses. The five candidates included: n Justin Augustine, the former regional vice president for Transdev Services Inc. n Herold Humphrey, an Atlantabased public transit consultant n Bernard Jackson, the chief operating officer at the New York City Transit Authority n Mark Major, the former deputy CEO at the RTA n Reginald “Reggie” Mason, CEO of the Greensboro Transit Agency in North Carolina.

After emerging from executive session at last month’s meeting, the five board members in attendance went down the line and listed the three candidates they’d like to see advance to the next round. In the final tally, Augustine received five votes, Jackson four votes and Mason three votes — qualifying them for the next round. Major, who served on Moreno’s transition committee and was the runner-up during the last CEO search, received two votes. Humphrey received one vote. Duplessis, in her statement on Monday, said she has great respect for Moreno and shares her belief that the voices of RTA employees, riders and the broader public should be considered in this process. “The Mayor, the Board, our employees, our riders and the community ultimately want the same thing: an outstanding leader who can strengthen RTA, improve the reliability and quality of transit service, support our workforce, rebuild public confidence and move the agency forward,” Duplessis said.

will be in her son’s hands. It’s not yet clear how the paper will change under the new generation’s leadership. Dejoie-Hall’s son did not join the WBOK segment and could not be reached for comment. Dejoie-Hall did not return a request for comment from The Times-Picayune. Christopher Tidmore, associate editor for Louisiana Weekly, congratulated Dejoie-Hall on keeping her family’s paper alive as other

Black-owned media outlets folded in the decades under her leadership. He said he has known her son since he was a child and said he too can keep the paper going for another generation, as long as the community continues to support it. “It’s very odd when you’ve been around something for 30 years and the little kid that used to play next to your desk is coming on to be publisher,” Tidmore quipped on

the radio show. “But he is exceptional. He is in his prime.” New Orleans City Council members honored Dejoie-Hall and The Louisiana Weekly last year as the paper turned 100. At a September 2025 council meeting, Dejoie-Hall said the publication would make an effort to raise its subscriber base and digitize its archives. The Louisiana Weekly was honored again as one of the oldest,

continuously published Blackowned newspapers in the nation during Tuesday’s radio segment with a proclamation from the nonproﬁt Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Dejoie-Hall called the proclamation “heartwarming.” “You sit behind a desk everyday and wonder if what you’re doing is reaching the people that you want to reach,” she said. “It was all for the community.”

Anderson was charged with the same counts. But Voss told jurors during opening statements that he accepted a deal to plead guilty to the lesser charges of simple robbery and access device fraud in exchange for his testimony. Anderson had not yet pleaded guilty as of Tuesday. Manzano traveled to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl for KGKC-TV, the Kansas City affiliate for Telemundo, and Tico Sports, a company that broadcasts professional sports in Spanish. Tico Sports Owner Oscar Monterroso testified that he called Manzano’s hotel, the Comfort Suites in Kenner, after Manzano uncharacteristically missed a meeting earlier in the morning. A hotel manager and a responding Kenner police officer found Manzano dead in bed. Jefferson Parish

Coroner’s Ofﬁce forensic pathologist Dr. Randall Bissessar testiﬁed that Manzano died of positional asphyxiation while lying face down on a pillow due to the combined toxic effects of alcohol and alprazolam, the generic name of Xanax. Manzano’s blood alcohol content was 0.232%, almost three times the legal limit of 0.08%, Bissessar said. The alcohol made the alprazolam more potent, depressing Manzano’s central nervous system and his body’s drive to breathe. Kenner police detectives identified Colbert as a suspect from surveillance videos in the French Quarter and Manzano’s hotel. She was the last person seen entering and exiting his room and had a history of drugging unwitting tourists

to steal from them, authorities said. Manzano’s cellphone and debit card were recovered from Colbert’s Slidell home along with cellphones belonging to seven other victims, according to Voss. Anderson, the last witness of the day, testiﬁed that White had a few girls in his “household,” in addition to Colbert, who took part in the theft and fraud scheme. “They’d go to bar. If there was a drunk man they could get up on, they would get up on him and coerce him to come with them or even approach them on the street,” Anderson testiﬁed. Events like the Super Bowl were a big deal for their crew. “You come across people who have a lot of money, and they want to have fun and they’re easy to take advantage of,” Anderson said.

Anderson admitted that he, too, drugged and robbed several victims over the years. But he also provided technical support for the scheme. He said he helped the girls use the victims’ identifying information to keep debit cards from being shut off due to fraud alerts. He assisted them with stealing cryptocurrency from targets, and he said he allowed Colbert and others to transfer stolen money into his accounts if their own had already been ﬂagged for fraud. Defense attorneys Leo Caillier III and Stavros Panagoulopoulos challenged Anderson’s truthfulness and his assertion that he was simply testifying to do what was right. “He’s a slippery little con artist who’s trying to save his own behind the best way he can,” Panagoulopoulos said.

and challenging to design a new civil complex with the presence of the structural remains. Construction of a new City Hall building alone could cost as much as $350 million and take several years to complete, an ofﬁcial told the advisory board. “There are always pros and cons to reconstruction,” said Jerry Harris, director of Capital Projects Administration. “You have a greater flexibility when you are starting from scratch.” New construction could disrupt neighboring properties and require input from numerous stakeholders, private financing, long timelines and complex contracting. Other ofﬁcials at the meeting

said building on the Duncan Plaza site would have other impacts, including a loss of green space. But renovating the existing buildings comes with issues too. The advisory board’s initial meeting reviewed the building’s crumbling conditions; it has been infested with rodents, mold, sewerage leaks, nonfunctional electrical systems and restrooms. Architects at some of the previous meetings said the existing Civil District Court building is at the end of its life span and that renovating the current buildings could force city employees to relocate. At a town hall roundtable meeting in New Orleans East in September, residents there said they want City

Hall to move to the east. They complained about the lack of city services and economic development, issues that have lasted decades. Moreno has said the city would add a governmental annex in New Orleans East, which would bring workers and services as part of a larger effort to attract more businesses. Moreno said Tuesday that she wants to ensure any new buildings don’t lead to costly repairs in the future, like the recent New Orleans Justice Center and Police Department crime lab facilities. “If we were to build brand new, I would want to make sure we don’t have the same problems as the OJC or also the DNA, where we built new

and now we’re having to spend all these extra dollars to ﬁx problems.” The advisory board’s President Andy Kopplin said, “I’m hopeful that when we get some cost information it’s going to make our decision a lot easier. I’m fearful that it won’t, but I’m hopeful that it will.” Resident Morgan Clevenger, who also protested former Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s idea to move City Hall to Congo Square’s Municipal Auditorium, said the cost to build a new building could be used to repair thousands of homes in the city. “Building a brand new City Hall would beneﬁt a lot of contractors and developers. But it wouldn’t be a game changer for the community.”

classrooms.” “There’s an all-out assault on Black history,” Clyde Robertson, a historian who ran the Orleans Parish School Board’s Center for Africana Studies before Hurricane Katrina, said at the news conference. Facing community protests over a lack of Black education curriculum, the Orleans Parish School Board formed the unit Robertson led three decades ago. The unit developed curriculum about Black history and loaned books and other resources to curious students, including Kelly, who graduated from McDonogh 35. When Hurricane Katrina hit New

Orleans, the district shut down the department. Since then, schools have planned Black history celebrations and taught lessons in their own capacities, though some have put more focus on it than others, Kelly said. Over 90% of the city’s students are minorities, according to state data. New Orleans Black History Week grew from Be Nola’s work studying Black-led New Orleans schools to capture their “unique value proposition” that often wasn’t reﬂected in school performance scores. Those schools may have zero-expulsion policies, or

may capture New Orleans culture or integrate a school’s alumni “in a real way” to help make decisions, Kelly said. The week’s activities and curriculum are optional for private and public schools. So far, 17 schools including several charter schools, eight parochial schools and one microschool have signed up for programming. That includes ﬁeld trips to Woodland Plantation to explore the site of the 1811 slave uprising, a culturally rooted bounce ﬁtness class and learning about the Black diaspora at Ashé Cultural Arts Center.

Festivities will begin with a block party gathering from noon to 6 p.m. No. 15 at Merchant Hall on Magazine Street with food trucks and learning materials available to the public. “New Orleans cannot tell the story of itself without telling the story of Black education in New Orleans, full stop,” Kelly said. “What do we learn when we get curious about how Black educators have done brilliance in our community for generations?” she asked. “And what do we lose when children, teachers or leaders do not know or do not value that history?”

bond rating was required in that case. Since the bond rating withdrawal, Lee Sheng spearheaded a multimillion-dollar overhaul of the parish’s financial system, including a $15 million contract with consulting firm Deloitte to bolster accounting staff, compile audits and recommend changes to financial procedures and staffing. The parish also transitioned to new financial and accounting software at a cost of $16.8 million over five years.

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The parish restructured its organizational chart earlier this year as well to create an ofﬁce that oversees grant dollars and a new comptroller to oversee audits and internal financial processes. The administration is seeking to create another ﬁnancial department tasked with long-term financial strategy for property tax revenues, capital spending and cash management. “The restoration of Jefferson Parish’s bond rating is an important vote of

confidence in the financial strength and stability of our parish,” Jefferson Parish Council at-large member Scott Walker said. The parish has already submitted its 2023 and 2024 audits and plans to submit its 2025 audit in October, putting the administration on track to file its 2026 audit on time next year. Jennifer Van Vrancken, also an at-large council member, said that while the reinstatement is “hugely significant,” the parish still has work to do to remedy

its ﬁnancial situation, the woods, but we’re makmost important being to ing good progress,” Van conclude the parish’s re- Vrancken said. liance on Deloitte for accounting support. LOTTERY The parish council will vote Sept. 30 to increase MONDAY, SEPT. 14, Deloitte’s contract cap to 2026 nearly $26 million over PICK 3: 9-7-7 four years, up roughly PICK 4: 3-2-3-6 350% from the original contract amount approved in PICK 5: 5-5-9-9-1 May 2024, before the bond POWERBALL: 19-20-57rating was withdrawn, ac61-67 (22) cording to Jefferson Parish spokesperson Rachel Unofficial notification, Strassel. keep your tickets. “We’re not out of the

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NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slipped Tuesday after oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 328 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.8%. They felt pressure as the yield on the 10-year Treasury, which is the centerpiece of the U.S. bond market, climbed to 5.00% from 4.97% late Monday and briefly touched 5.04% overnight. It’s been jumping to its highest level in years, and Monday was the first time it breached 5% since 2023. Higher yields mean everyone from the U.S. government to households to businesses must pay more in interest to borrow money, which slows the overall economy. They also make people less willing to pay high prices for stocks because they can earn more from sitting in bonds, which are considered safer investments. “The result is a market that must work harder to generate earnings growth just as investors become less willing to pay premium valuations for that growth,” according to Darrell Cronk, president of Wells Fargo Investment Institute. The last time the 10-year yield was consistently above 5% was around the turn of the millennium, and it’s been a long march back since it bottomed out below 0.50% in 2020. The pace has accelerated since February, after the war with Iran sent oil prices much higher. That raised worries about high inﬂation potentially lasting for years, which are layering atop long-standing concerns about the U.S. government’s massive debt level and other issues. Oil prices rose further Tuesday following several sharp swings in the morning. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 2.9% to settle at $108.75. It remains well above its $72 level from early July and from before the war with Iran began in February, as doubt continues about whether the ﬁghting will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf anytime soon through the Strait of Hormuz.

Federal tax credit could add 143K film, TV jobs A federal film and television tax credit could boost U.S. production spending by $125 billion and add more than 143,000 jobs by 2035, according to a study commissioned by the Motion Picture Association. The analysis, released Tuesday, is expected to bolster Hollywood’s push for a federal production incentive, which the industry says is necessary to compete with the generous credits offered abroad. Sixtyfive nations now offer them, the study said. A coalition that includes the Motion Picture Association, industry unions, producers’ groups and small production businesses, along with Democratic and Republican lawmakers, pressed the case Tuesday. “Thousands upon thousands of our people are out of work — out of the work they love — and are struggling to find ways to put food on the table for their families,” said actor Jon Voight, one of President Donald Trump’s Hollywood ambassadors who has played a key role in bringing the issue to the White House. “It’s a very serious situation.” The effort has been quietly building for more than a year. It got a major boost last month when Trump posted on Truth Social backing a proposed credit, a move he said came after he spoke with Voight. Details are still being worked out, but the study assumed a transferable credit with a minimum rate of 20% on qualified spending for U.S. resident labor — broadly what industry groups have supported.

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Fed expected to raise benchmark rate

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER

AP economics writer

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump's support for a cut. A quarter-point increase in the Fed's rate, currently about 3.6%, isn't guaranteed because Fed Chair Kevin Warsh doesn't provide the signals about next moves that his predecessors did. Still, most analysts and economists expect a hike after a speech two weeks ago at the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in which Warsh argued that the Fed had not yet achieved its

goal of putting inflation in check. A rate increase would throw another sharp shift into a volatile period for the economy and financial markets. As recently as March, the Fed had forecast it would cut its rate once this year. But with the Iran war flaring up again and causing sharp increases in oil and gas prices, inflation is likely to remain higher than the Fed's 2% target for even longer. “I don’t see any end to the war in Iran right now,” Kristin Forbes, an economist at MIT's Sloan School, said. “Given what everyone has been through in the last few years of high inflation, consumers are more sensitive, companies are more sensitive, they raise prices faster ... The risks are much more on more

persistent inﬂation than it falling quickly.” Surging investment in AI data centers has also been accelerating inﬂation and contributing to higher longer-term interest rates, though now leading companies are discussing slowing the technology's development. The Fed's potential rate hike comes just seven weeks before the midterm elections in which high prices and affordability have taken key roles. Trump has demanded that the Fed cut rates, a move that isn't on the table, and on Sunday the president said, “the United States is so strong we should be paying the lowest interest rate in the world.” Trump repeatedly attacked Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, in harshly personal terms,

upending decades of tradition in which presidents treated the Fed as independent. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, said Sunday on CNN that Trump “100% respects the independence of Kevin Warsh.” Yet at the same time, Hassett suggested in a Fox News interview that the Fed shouldn't hike so close to the midterms. “I’d be wary of a rate hike ... I think if you want an independent Fed, then one thing the Fed does is it stays out of the way of elections," Hassett said. Financial markets expect that Warsh and the central bank will brush off such warnings. Traders now see a 90% chance the Fed will hike Wednesday, according to futures prices.

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation Trump and Congress are not rushing to act

BY STEVEN SLOAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The technology industry's increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into political intransigence in Washington, offering a fresh test of the federal government's willingness and ability to confront what may become a defining issue of the era. President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk. The president dismissed efforts to limit the technology on Monday as a “conspiracy.” Other leading Republicans including Vice President JD Vance have expressed caution. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, has largely deferred to the White House. Democrats, meanwhile, are pressing for a more robust response, convening in private on Tuesday in the House to discuss AI. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is hosting his colleagues for a briefing with experts on Wednesday. Top candidates on the ballot this year such as Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia are pressing for sweeping action in Washington. And former President Barack Obama is encouraging those with White House aspirations to develop a “very clear plan” to address AI concerns. The contrasting responses illustrate a yawning disconnect emerging between a tech sector warning of AI's existential threats to humanity and a federal government often struggling to accomplish basic functions under the weight of intense partisanship and election-year pressure. “The signals we're receiving from our political leaders are not representing an understanding of the crisis that I think we are in fact in,” said Max Stier, the president and chief executive of the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. “Delay is going to prove very costly.” There are notable exceptions to the partisan divide. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., opened an investigation last week into OpenAI for its artificial intelligence system hacking into another AI company on its own. And, speaking at a Washington AI conference on Tuesday, Trump ally Steve Bannon embraced overlapping views with Sanders on the issue. “We have to rise above it,” Bannon said. “This is a hinge in history.” Congress and the White House have man-

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Construction continues at the Meta Hyperion Data Center site in Richland Parish this month. aged to respond swiftly to past crises and the intensifying AI debate is emerging as a new referendum on whether they can do so again. During Trump's first term, his team worked with Democrats in control of Congress to stabilize the economy as federal agencies worked to produce a vaccine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. As the economy teetered on collapse in 2007 and 2008, President George W. Bush's Republican administration teamed with congressional Democrats to inject money into the financial system. But Congress has long been reluctant to regulate the technology industry. The Biden administration called on lawmakers to develop policies after a 2023 executive order on AI oversight, which Trump rescinded soon after returning to office. As the technology has progressed at a rapid clip, Congress has refrained from imposing rules or funding ways for people to successfully adjust to the potential changes from AI. A bipartisan working group on artificial intelligence formed by then-Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released a report in 2024 recommending the U.S. spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and implement safeguards around it. But there was little follow up. Similarly, a bipartisan bill on internet safety for children has repeatedly stalled. “We never do anything until we have a holy heck moment,” said Sen. Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat and former technology executive. Lawmakers in both parties agree more guardrails are needed, but even narrow at-

tempts at regulation have fallen apart and a certain skepticism has set in. “Have we gotten election security done?” asked Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. “Did we balance a budget? Oh, did we pass a budget? See, what have we gotten done? So you think we're going to get AI done?” Ossoff cast the AI debate as an example of Washington’s inability to tackle anything big. “What ﬁlls us with dread is the crushing weakness of our politics against the massive stakes of our times,” he said during a Sunday reelection rally in Athens, Georgia. There are some signs of renewed urgency. After the tech leaders called for greater oversight on Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he spoke that night with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DMinn., about a “path forward” on legislation they're working on. “You don't want to stiﬂe innovation, but I think you also want to make sure that the more advanced threats can be mitigated and there's a capability and place to do that,” he said. “I also think,” he added, “that there is a way in which Congress can put guardrails around those types of more consequential threats without, in any way, harming our ability to stay ahead in the AI race.” Sen. John Kennedy, R-Madisonville, said he plans to offer a so-called kill switch measure on Wednesday that would require developers to have the capacity to shut down their systems if needed. It would need the Senate’s full support to advance. “AI is becoming an issue, particularly in the last few days,” he said.

U.S. incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels Households fighting against inflation

and half had less. The figures show that even after taking into account higher prices, the typical household now earns more than it did before the pandemic. But it's a small gain over BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER a six-year period, which helps AP economics writer explain the generally sour mood WASHINGTON — U.S. household in- Americans have had about the come finally topped pre-pandem- economy since COVID-19 struck ic levels last year, a stark sign of in early 2020. Concerns about afhow the past five years of rising fordability have taken a leading prices have limited Americans’ role in the fast-approaching midearnings and purchasing power. term elections. Median U.S. household income Household income has risen rose a healthy 2.6% in 2025 from 2.5% since 2019, according to the previous year, after adjusting Census data. Yet over the previfor inflation, to $87,460, the Cen- ous six-year period, from 2013 to sus Bureau said Tuesday. That is 2019, a period of very low inflation a record high, topping 2019 house- and declining unemployment, it hold income of $85,320. The me- jumped 19%. The Census report also showed dian is the level at which half of households had higher earnings that women's paychecks rose

3.2% last year, while men's declined slightly. The solid gain for women narrowed the gender wage gap, though it remains large, with women earning nearly 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, up from less than 81 cents in 2024. The Census report also showed that income inequality in the U.S. remained high last year, even as Americans at most levels saw their inﬂation-adjusted incomes grow. Americans at the top 10% of incomes reported growth of 1.7% last year to $261,300, the report said, while the poorest one-tenth reported a slight decline to just over $20,000. As a result, the top one-tenth earn a bit more than 13 times the poorest households, up from 12.7 times in 2024. The record was 13.5 in 2021.

A household is deﬁned by Census as a family unit or an individual living alone or living with people who aren’t relatives. The agency includes all sources of cash income, including wages, investment income, and payments from government programs such as Social Security and unemployment insurance. It doesn’t include non-cash beneﬁts, such as food aid — formerly known as food stamps — or Medicaid. By demographic group, Asians reported the highest median incomes, at $126,300, a 1.6% increase from 2024. White households saw their incomes rise 2.9% to $96,710 while Hispanic households reported a 1.1% rise to $73,260. Black households saw the biggest increase, of 4.8%, to $59,980.

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Obituaries Campo, Stefano Vincent

Stefano Vincent Campo, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved. Steve was born on December 15, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Steve is preceded in death by his parents Vincenzo "Jimmy" Campo and Josephine Catalanotto Campo, his son Vincent Steven Campo, and his sister, Anna Mae Campo Sciarrotta. He is survived by his daughter, Marianna Campo Miceli and his two granddaughters, Giana Grace and Olivia Lucia Miceli. He is also survived by his siblings, Carolyn Campo Marino (Vincent), and Genevieve Campo Vinciguerra (Anthony). Steve is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and godchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend services for Steve at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18th, from 5pm to 8pm and on Saturday, September 19th, from 9:30am to 11am. Catholic Mass will be held in the chapel at Lake Lawn on

Donald Ray Ducote, 76, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Avondale, Passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. Don is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carmelita "Lita" Richard Ducote, daughter, Lindsay M. Ducote-Guidry, grandchildren, Mason W. Ducote, Maddison L. Ducote, and Morgan B. Guidry, goddaughter, Kellie Peyton, sister, Sharon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and brothers of the Knights of Columbus. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Hilda Ducote, brother, Jessie, and his nephew and godson, Jessie "Lil' Jessie" Ducote. Don was a faithful Catholic and was very active in his church community. He was the official floral arranger for the Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1988, eventually rising to the rank of Master of the State of Louisiana. He was a current member of council 2409 of Luling. He was inducted into the order of the Fleur De Lis in 2025, a Catholic organization that honors Catholic men for exceptional service to their church and community. He proudly reigned as King Creole Gumbo XXIV in 2008 for the Bridge City Gumbo Festival, where his gumbo won best in show several times. In addition to his service to his church and community, Don also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed cooking, dancing, and watching football. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Hahnville, LA, on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 9:00AM until the service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM, and internment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna, LA.

Aaron Paul Gordon, age 47, peacefully departed this earthly life on August 20, 2026, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving brother, Whitney (Janet) Gordon; aunts, Odessa Armant and Rosalie (Gale) Armant; and a host of cousins, family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Gordon; grandparents, Whitney and Augusta Davis; uncles, Joseph Davis and Raymond Armant, Sr.; and aunts, Brenda and Myrtle Davis. He resided in New Orleans, LA, with his mother until her death and then relocated to Horn Lake, MS, to live with his brother and sister-in-law. A Mass will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 28698 Hwy 23, Port Sulphur, LA. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM until Mass time at 11:00 AM. Burial at St. Patrick Cemetery, Port Sulphur, LA.

Nielsen, Jens Jerome Dane

Jens Jerome Dane Nielsen passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 88 years old and lived a beautiful, blessed life. Jens was born in New Orleans on May 10,1938 and grew up in Algiers. He attended Behrman High School and Tulane University, where he received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and played football. He had a long successful career in civil engineering,

playing a role in many New Orleans projects. He met the love of his life, Diane Louise Hotard, in high school and they celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. Jens and Diane settled in their current Gretna home in 1968 and the family joined St. Cletus Catholic Church Parish in its early days. The focus of Jens's life was always faith and family. Each summer Jens and Diane loaded up the station wagon and headed out to show their five children different areas of the country. They enjoyed Tulane football, baseball, and weekends at "The Coast" in Pass Christian, MS. Jens also enjoyed Mardi Gras, skiing with the family, photography, videography, painting, woodwork, and fishing. The countless wonderful memories that his family is left to cherish often included their large extended N i e l s e n /H o t a r d / Dauenhauer family that has remained very close over the years. Jens is survived by his wife Diane, children Jennifer N. Hart (Stuart), Shelley N. Bergeron (Jeffrey), Stacey N. Chalin (Rick), Nancy N. Hosman (Mitch), and Jens Nielsen, Jr. (Christy); grandchildren Stuart Hart, Jr. (Christina), Spencer Hart (Amber), Evan Hart (Meghan), Alicia Bergeron Smith (Matthew), Jeffrey Bergeron, Jr. (Lauren), Jonathan Bergeron (Stephanie), Aimee Chalin, Rebecca Chalin Nguyen (Allen), Dane Chalin, Matthew Hosman (Colette), Elizabeth Hosman Verstegen (Tyler), Vanessa Hosman (James Kindrick), William Hosman, Caroline Nielsen Wallis (Andrew), Jens Nielsen III, Christian Nielsen, and Lane Nielsen; and great-grandchildren Juliette, Miles, Luke, Connor, Camila, Ethan, Rosemary, Oliver, Theodore, Evelyn, Amelia, Hazel, Charlie, Harrison, and Jamie. Jens is also survived by his sister Karen Nielsen, sister-inlaw Nancy Hingle; brotherin-law Alvin Hotard, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Mine Nielsen and Eric Christian Marius Nielsen; brothers Eric Nielsen and Thomas Nielsen; mother-in -law Dorothy LeBlanc Hotard; father-in-law Alvin Edgar Hotard; brothers-inlaw J. Perry Hotard and Robert Hingle; sisters-inlaw Nancy V. Nielsen, Nellie Nielsen, and Cecile Hotard; and grandson Blake Chalin.

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In lieu of flowers, the family requests prayers and donations in Jens's memory to St. Cletus Renovation Campaign, Spina Bifida of Louisiana, Breakthrough T1D, or your favorite charity.

Seltzer, Jan Spizer

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jan Spizer Seltzer. Jan was born on September 16th, 1948, to Dr. David and Jean Spizer. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Jan graduated from Fortier High School, where she was a sweetheart of AZA, and attended Endicott College, where she studied Political Science. Jan was a devoted mother and sister. She took great pride in raising her two daughters. She loved art, cooking, and reading, and had a warm, humorous spirit. She was kind, creative, and always happy to share her thoughts with all. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Jan was a member of the Temple Sinai congregation. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Donald Carl Leavitt. She is survived by her two siblings, Dale Spizer Aronson and David Bruce Spizer; her two children, Amy Seltzer Malish [Jedd] and Corinne Seltzer Skott [Mike of Atlanta]; and her three grandchildren, Benjamin Malish, David Malish, and Nathan Skott. Jan and her family want to thank Paula Hampton and Jatil Garrick for the care and friendship she provided Jan. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the banquet room at The Marseille Condominiums. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice in Jan's memory. To view and sign the online guestbook, visit www.LakeLawnMetairie.co m

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cletus Catholic Church, 3600 Claire Avenue, Gretna, on Saturday, September 19 at 12 Noon. Visitation in the Church will precede

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Willie Mae Reynolds Turner, 88, of Kenner, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home. Beloved wife of the late Louis Jack "Jackie Boy" Turner. Daughter of the late Willie Reynolds and Laura Carter Lyles. Mother of Sharon Turner Jones. Devoted grandmother of Ashley Goodson, Sheena Diggs, and Shaana (Kieron) Frey. Great-grandmother of Colston Diggs; Anthony, Aniece, and Alivia Goodson; Kieron and Koleman Frey; and Elonni Jones. Sister of Lola (Robert Sr.) Pollard and Linda Colbert. Sister-in-law of Jerome Turner. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Louis Jack "Jackie Boy" Turner; her parents, Willie Reynolds and Laura Carter Lyles; her siblings, Michael Lyles and Ruby Alexander; her brothers-in-law, Donald Turner, Sr., Clarence Alexander, and Donald Colbert, Sr.; her sister-in-law, Joyce Hughes; and her son-inlaw, Edward Gregory Jones, Sr. Relatives and friends of the family; also pastors, officers, and members of Greater New Beginnings Church, St. Michael Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend funeral service on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Baptist Church, 315 James Street, Kenner, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Love and Charity Cemetery, Kenner, LA. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA is in charge of arrangements. www.richardsonfun eralhomeofjefferson.com

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Decline in opioid deaths can mark turning point for Louisiana Louisiana is outpacing the nation in the decline in deaths related to opioid use, and we’re hoping that it signals a turning point in the fight against substance abuse in the state. According to preliminary figures for 2025 released by the Louisiana Department of Health, opioid-related deaths in Louisiana decreased 59% from 2022 to 2025. That’s compared with a 46.2% decline nationally. At the same time, opioid-related emergency department visits declined 52%, and the rate of opioid prescriptions per 100 residents decreased by 10%. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t more work to do. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2023-2024 national survey shows that the state ranked 51st for opioid misuse (in other words, worst, among the 50 states and Washington, D.C,) and 49th for opioid use for the past year. LDH analyzed the SAMHSA data for its latest report on opioid use disorder for the past year. SAMHSA uses responses from residents 12 and older combined with population-level data to produce the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey counts abuse of heroin and prescription opioids, but doesn’t measure addiction to fentanyl, which has been growing in recent years. So we may not have a complete picture. Still, for many years, Louisiana previously had ranked near the bottom for opioid abuse using those measures, so the momentum seems to be in the right direction. And even more impressive is that we’re seeing progress in access to mental and behavioral healthcare, one of the factors that can make a difference in moving people to lead productive lives. LDH points to the Mental Health America study, which has Louisiana improving by nine spots, from 36th in 2023 to 27th out of 51 in 2025 in the prevalence of mental illness and access to care. As we see our state welcoming new economic development projects that promise to bring high-wage, high-skill jobs to our communities, we often hear talk about workforce readiness. That readiness has to include not only education and skills training, but also access to mental and behavioral healthcare as well as drug treatment programs. We all want to see Louisiana offer its young people a brighter future so they make better choices for themselves and their families. The decline in opioid deaths in Louisiana comes thanks to hard work by advocates, policymakers and clinicians across the state who’ve brought the problem to the fore. It’s a problem where there are no easy solutions. But we are confident that progress will continue if we continue to have discussions across key stakeholder groups, including those who are suffering from addiction, and devote resources to behavioral health. It’s work that is necessary. It’s work that matters. It’s work that can save lives.

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Much to learn from LSU dean’s book on Lincoln

Terrorists must face justice, wherever they might strike As I feel the weight of the loss of our fellow citizens at the hands of terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001, I am both saddened and outraged. I am pleased that our government honored nearly 3,000 who died that day and also for its steady success in pursuit of, and efforts to eliminate, those who planned the attack and those who carried it out. We followed the biblical instruction, “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” I can’t stop thinking about the more than 1,200 Israeli innocents who were murdered and tortured on Oct. 7, 2023. They included babies who were killed, parents forced to watch their children killed, elderly women viewing their families murdered and entire families burned alive, all by excited terrorists ﬁlming the carnage. The United States and the Israeli government followed the biblical instruction, “Justice, justice

shall you pursue.” They are relentless, and their job is not ﬁnished. Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iran still live and promise gleefully the same carnage again on Israel. Why is the world ignoring these threats and rejecting the biblical call to protect themselves? Does not Israel have the same rightful goal? These terrorists would do the same thing to us if they could. Just as we pursued the criminals who murdered so many citizens of all countries here in the United States on 9/11, we would do it again as we seek real protection and justice for our citizens and visitors. We know that if we had a 9/11 event here again, our government would follow “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” As Israel should do.

After seeing your interview with LSU Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle, I am looking forward to reading his new book, “He Has the People,” about the enormously consequential presidential election of 1860. Dean Earle’s earlier works about Bleeding Kansas and John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry were excellent. While reading this book, I will have several questions. Abraham Lincoln had limited success in seeking office before he ran for president in 1860. How did he win on that occasion? Would Lincoln have won the election if he had only one opponent? Did Southern Democrats run a candidate splitting their party’s base expecting or understanding that this might cause Lincoln to win the general election, provoke a political crisis and lead to armed conflict? Could Lincoln have said anything during the campaign to diminish prospects of secession and civil war? By the way, Earle observes that, by the end of the Civil War, Lincoln believed in extending voting rights to some Black men, especially veterans of the Union armed forces. When he made that statement in April 1865, shortly before his assassination, he was expressly speaking about Louisiana. This book promises to be a terrific read. There is always much to learn from Lincoln.

STAN KESSLER Metairie

After 25 years, peace is still elusive It’s 25 years after 9/11. As the terrible images of 9/11 ﬂash through our brains, I ask myself how, as a nation, we have responded to that devastating attack on our country. Soon after it, President George W. Bush visited a mosque with the message that Muslims are not the enemy; radical terrorists are. I hoped our nation would lead in bringing peace and cooperation to our world community. Instead, under this current administration, the attitude is: “We live in a world that is governed by strength, by power. ... the iron laws of the world for all ages.” Right? Wrong. From our earliest evolution as human societies, partnership with others, not

power over them, is the primordial ingredient of life on Earth. The dominant rigid hierarchies and patriarchies have risen to power and eventually collapsed, as we witnessed with the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. War has never been the solution to human conﬂict, no matter how many times it’s been tried. Yes, we have had to stop by force the violence of others, but our fundamental challenge is to make peace with our fellow citizens of the Earth and with the Earth itself — which we are currently destroying.

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The Mallard Fillmore comic strip published on Sept. 11 left me disgusted. To suggest that just because an American is a Democrat, he or she has an unpatriotic and/or inappropriate response or remembrance regarding 9/11 is outrageous and should insult all of us. That the author of this has a low opinion of Democrats is obvious. That Democrats are lumped together into a monolithic, extreme and imagined persona is a perfect example of the “us vs. them” thinking that has been encouraged by our enemies through a wide

variety of social media tactics, because they understand that to conquer they must divide. Of all times for Mallard Fillmore to put aside such self-destructive impulses, 9/11 should qualify. Since it does not, what, indeed, does he see as the solution? Simply deport all Democrats? The editors of the newspaper have a responsibility to say no to such hateful, anti-American propaganda.

What in the world? I thought we were the party of ﬁscal responsibility, against handouts, for less government and who mocked Dems for buying votes. So, a $5,000 giveaway? Bad juju, sir. I’m a lifelong Republican, retired Marine and proud American.

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COMMENTARY St. Aug Marching 100 alumni will high step in Bacchus 2027 My sister, Allison, was the ﬁrst to hit me up: “Will, you gonna march, bro?” What? Me? March? Sometimes she’s more on top of St. Augustine High School news than I am. I watched the video link she sent. To my surprise, Bacchus parade chairman Louis Young announced to a group of Marching 100 Alumni Band members that Will Sutton the krewe welcomes all alumni band members to march in the parade. They won’t replace the current Marching 100. They’ll join the band and more than 30 other bands. “Only the best,” Young told the gathered alums. Young said his krewe appreciated the St. Aug Marching 100 being a part of Bacchus for 58 years, and they wanted to do something special during the school’s 75th anniversary. In addition, Bacchus has a special coin with Bacchus on one side and the St. Aug Marching 100 on the other. That’s really cool. But what has excited all St. Aug alumni, and especially Marching 100 alumni, is the idea of doing what we did again. I was a member of the Marching 100 back in the early 1970s. I was thankful to get into the Marching 100. I was blessed that legendary St. Aug Band Director Edwin “Hamp” Hampton saw something in me. I considered myself an emerging clarinetist with a big heart, a lot of energy and a determination to work as hard as possible to make up for any musical deﬁciencies. I wasn’t the best musician. Heck, clarinetist and Original Liberty Jazz Band founder Michael White was my section leader and jazz trumpeter Patches Stewart was in the same band. I couldn’t compete. Lots of us have fond memories of performing at football games in Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans’ City Park and marching in Carnival parades, sometimes too many to count. During a visit to WBOK’s “Good Morning Show,” St. Aug President

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and CEO Aulston Taylor told me there might be 4,000 band alumni. There’s no way all of them will return for this special opportunity. Some are deceased. Some have limited mobility. Some are old, gray — and overweight. Some haven’t played their instruments since they left 2600, the number we use to refer to our address, 2600 A.P. Tureau. The Marching 100 has a city, regional, statewide and national reputation. In my younger years, when I proudly wore my purple and gold St. Aug Marching 100 jacket, people would recognize, express appreciation and, when traveling, knew I was from New Orleans. That was some years back. I can put that jacket on now, but I can’t button it. I’m not sure why, but some say that I’m no longer my 17-year-old weight. True, true. I’m carrying at least, oh, 100 pounds more these days. I’m not alone. Fellow Purple — that’s what we call ourselves — Maurice Gourrier, Class of 1968, told me he was ecstatic when he got a St. Aug announcement about the opportunity for Marching 100 veterans to parade with Bacchus in February. He was “all in,” excited about getting back to his roots as the band marched in the Bacchus parade for the ﬁrst time 58 years ago.

Then, … “I’ve reached a realization that I’m not going to be able to march,” sighed Gourrier, 76. “Man, I’m a hundred more pounds.” St. Aug is known for music that different band members have played for decades. Gourrier recalled playing New Orleans classic “Bourbon Street Parade” and “March Grandioso,” written in 1901. Those are a couple of his favorites, he said. “Mine, too,” I said as we hummed each song. My New Orleans Association of Black Journalists friend and WGNO anchor LBJ was in the Marching 100. A 1980 graduate, he played the baritone horn in the marching band and the valve trombone in the jazz ensemble. He, too, got excited about an alumni band marching during Carnival, but he wasn’t really thinking about participating. “My son, my daughters and my wife are encouraging me to do it, so I don’t think I have an option,” he told me. “I’m already looking for a horn. ... I won’t be ready for homecoming, but I’m aiming for February.” Times-Picayune meteorologist Damon Singleton was also in the Marching 100. Asked whether he would march next year, he said, “I haven’t picked up my horn in 40 years.” He works out regularly, but the idea of marching is daunting. “Is there a walking option?” he asked. “I might do that.” Taylor is a diplomatically engaging and straightforward leader. Live on the air, he looked at me and said, “We know you were a proud member of the Marching 100. Why would you miss this opportunity?” On the air. I accepted the challenge. With exercise, nutrition and training help, I’ll step up to leave my obese self behind and, as Taylor said, “come as close to excellence as possible.” Pray for me. Email Will Sutton at wsutton@ theadvocate.com.

Don’t let the war on woke lull us to sleep History is written to be argued about, I have often said. Recent efforts by the Trump administration’s culture war have offered numerous examples. In recent days, we have seen Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a break from the administration’s war against Iran, announce the re-installation of a Confederate memorial that had been removed from Arlington National Cemetery in 2023. History buffs may recall that the sculpture Clarence had been removed as Page part of a congressionally mandated effort to rid military bases and sites of Confederate names and images. If you are one of those innocents who believe, as I once did, that the Civil War ended in 1865, guess again. Hegseth’s move is only the latest of many by President Trump’s administration to restore Confederate names and symbols that had been removed as part of what some sarcastically call “the Great Awokening” of racial reconciliation efforts following George Floyd’s murder in 2020. The sculpture by Moses Ezekiel, often called without irony “The Reconciliation Monument,” will be returned to Arlington National Cemetery near his burial site. “It never should have been taken down by woke lemmings.” Hegseth posted on X. “Unlike the Left, we don’t believe in erasing American history — we honor it.” Yet Hegseth’s record of “honoring” history is problematic, at best. Last year he issued a controversial order to scrub all materials related to race and gender from Arlington National Cemetery’s website. “History is written by the winners,” as an old saying goes. And while Hegseth may believe he is the winner in question, I believe most Americans would prefer our national monuments, museums and markers of historical

memory to tell the whole story. After the original memorial was removed from Arlington, it was replaced with a marker explaining that it had portrayed a “nostalgic, mythologized vision of the Confederacy, including highly sanitized depictions of slavery.” These took the form of a Black female “Mammy” figure and a Black man in uniform, “a faithful negro body-servant following his young master” to battle. (That’s how Col. Hilary Herbert, the ex-Confederate soldier and chairman of the committee that installed the monument, described it around the time it was dedicated in 1914.) Some folks, particularly slavery descendants such as I, still shake our heads at the glorification of the “Lost Cause” that was so ferociously and seditiously fought to resist any limitation on the right of some humans in this country to own and exploit other humans. Looking at it, I can’t help but wonder what those faithful slaves were thinking on their way to combat. Hegseth, among many others, has some peculiar notions of what “reconciliation” means, especially when so much in modern eyes remains to be reconciled. That’s why it is important to tell, as much as possible, both sides of such complicated conflicts and, one hopes, avoid future conflicts. In the spirit of that pursuit of the whole truth, I find it painfully ironic that Hegseth’s restoration effort comes on the heels of Lonnie Bunch’s announced retirement from his position as the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The Trump administration has accused the Smithsonian leadership of presenting a “radical view” of American history and threatened to withhold federal funds and support. I have always known Bunch to be a cheerful and scholarly intellectual and organizer who probably will be remembered most as the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which

opened in 2016 and quickly became one of the capital city’s most popular must-see attractions. I have known him since he served as head of the Chicago Historical Society from 2001 to 2005. The Smithsonian has traditionally operated independently of the party in power, but Team Trump seems to love to defy the traditions of his ofﬁce, especially when they can be branded “woke.” The biggest bum rap they have promoted is the idea that the Smithsonian teaches children to hate America and offers a pessimistic view, devoid of hope. The Interior Department recently threatened to cut funding for the Smithsonian facilities, NBC reported, due to its “radical ideology” that weakens “shared American identity.” Did those folks actually visit the museum? That’s quite the opposite of my family’s impression after numerous visits. Even the exhibits regarding slavery ultimately deliver the message that, as bad — miserably bad — as race relations and other conditions might have been over the centuries, reasons for hope endure. If anything, Trump and Co. should appreciate the visions of hope, resilience and achievement that we should all build on today as we try to make what the preamble to our Constitution called “a more perfect union.” The ideology is no more “radical” than that of James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman or Frederick Douglass, whose ideologies only strengthened our “shared American identity.” In other words, we’re all Americans. As Martin Luther King Jr. and other great leaders have said, let us not let our few differences get in the way of the many things we share in common. And I don’t have to be “woke,” however you deﬁne it, to appreciate that.

Women keep politics honest This is a generalization, I know. As Mark Twain is said to have said, “All generalizations are false, including this one.” But there is growing evidence that women tend to be more protective of our American democracy than men. They are more willing to put their foot down when partisan schemers try to game the electoral system, mostly Froma by changing the rules or gerryHarrop mandering. A recent sign that women place more value on being a force for good comes out of conservative Utah. Both parties gerrymander, that is, draw voting district boundaries to give unfair advantage to their candidates. But a faith-based group called Mormon Women for Ethical Government wanted to stop that practice. In 2018, they backed Proposition 4, a ballot measure to create an independent districting commission that would prevent gerrymandering. It passed a statewide vote. The backstory: Utah remains solidly Republican, but its capital, Salt Lake City, has become bluer in recent years. In 2021, the Republican-run legislature drew its own congressional map that split Salt Lake County to favor their party. The women sued. It takes a certain inner steel to keep things honest when gaming the system might result in a preferred outcome. About 40% of the Mormon women’s group are registered Republicans, and only 34% are Democrats. Their motivation is simply to maintain a level playing field. “Gerrymandering breaks things,” the group’s co-executive director Emmy Petty Adams said. “It physically fractures communities. It breaks trust.” The matter has been in and out of courts, and the fight is not over. But because the Utah Supreme Court refused in February to block the new nonpartisan map, the 2026 election will be conducted under the new districts. Defenders of democratic integrity understand that safeguarding free and fair elections is the best way to guarantee the public good. It’s in their interest to ensure that their votes are properly counted. It was hard to find a more conservative and politically brave House Republican than Wyoming’s Liz Cheney. She voted to impeach President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2001 attack on the Capitol and did not flinch before the inevitable blowback. She was also one of only two Republicans to later serve on the House Jan. 6 Select Committee, which investigated the violent rampage and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The other Republican was Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, a decorated combat veteran. Cheney ran for another term, undoubtedly knowing that she would lose the Republican primary to Trump’s revenge pick. Kinzinger retired from the House. “If I have to choose between maintaining a seat in the House of Representatives or protecting the constitutional republic,” Cheney said shortly before the primary vote, “I’m going to choose the Constitution and the truth every single day.” Over in the Senate, Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska voted to convict Trump for inciting an insurrection. Five Republican men did join them: Richard Burr, North Carolina; Bill Cassidy, Louisiana; Mitt Romney, Utah; Ben Sasse, Nebraska; and Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania. It’s important to note, however, that there were 42 male Republicans in the Senate compared with just eight female Republicans. Thus, the men voting for conviction represented only 12% of the male Republican caucus, while the two women represented a quarter of its female members. Four of the men subsequently retired. Cassidy remained in office, but come the primary, Trump punished him by endorsing Rep. Julia Letlow. She went on to become Louisiana’s Republican Senate nominee. Cassidy gets credit for putting himself before the voters. Of course, there are plenty of unprincipled women in politics. No need to list them here. The point is that women seem more invested in keeping politics honest, as a generalization, of course. Froma Harrop is on X, @FromaHarrop. Email her at fharrop@gmail.com.

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Underdog Tulane feeling optimistic BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

Without question, the Tulane football team has greater faith in itself than outsiders do. Installed as a 201/ 2-point underdog at Kansas State (2-0) this Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN2), the Green Wave (1-1) has not been given this little chance to win by the oddsmakers since hosting No. 2 Cincinnati in 2021 as a 27-point ä Tulane dog with injured at Kansas starting quar- State. terback Michael 11 A.M. Pratt unavailable in the middle of a SATURDAy, ESPN2 2-10 season. Coach Will Hall expects Tulane (1-1) to build on its bounce-back 28-24 victory against South Alabama after a dismal 17-3 opening-game loss at Duke. “We had the best Tuesday practice we’ve had of the season, which is great to see,” he said. “Our young men are starting to realize who we are in all three phases and what we have to do to improve. There was a lot of intentionality today towards getting better at the things we’ve got to get better at.” High on that list are tackling and third-down defense. Hall said the Wave missed 20% fewer tackles against South Alabama ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By REy DEL RIO

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Saints tight end Juwan Johnson pulls in a first-down reception as Detroit Lions safety Thomas Harper defends during overtime on Sunday in Detroit.

Shough, passing game turned things around on Lions after solving pressure BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

here are a ton of different ways one can break down the difference between what happened with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough in the ﬁrst 36 minutes of

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Sunday’s season opener and what followed, but the starkest change was what he did against

pressure. Through the ﬁrst two drives of the second half, Shough went 2-of-7 passing against Detroit blitzes with a pair of

The continuous mental pressure appeared to get to him even when the Lions weren’t blitzing, with Shough looking sped up early in the game. But when the solution clicked, it really clicked. After that strip sack in the third quarter, Shough torched the Lions when they blitzed him. On the Saints’ ﬁnal six drives, Shough completed 8 of 11 passes against the blitz for 79 yards and all three of his touchdowns. Some of Shough’s biggest plays came late in the game when the Lions were trying to rattle his cage, none bigger than the gottahave-it play late in regulation. With the Saints facing a fourthand-12 from their own 23-yard line and needing a touchdown to tie the game, the Lions dialed up a perfect slot blitz with defensive back Roger McCreary. McCreary came screaming untouched off the edge, perfectly timing his rush to get to his spot before right tackle Taliese Fuaga

turnovers — an interception and a strip sack.

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Tulane wide receiver Destyn Hill celebrates a touchdown against South Alabama on Saturday at yulman Stadium.

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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, left, and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss square off Saturday night in an SEC showdown in Oxford, Miss.

Kiffin’s two most recent QBs to battle for supremacy in Oxford BY JON BLAU

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brought in the former Kansas student manager as an offensive analyst after the 2014 season. Weis turned 22 on April 19, 2015, There are two ways of describing Ole Miss quarterback Trini- age when some people, including a day after Alabama’s spring former Ole Miss and current LSU game. dad Chambliss. LSU starting quarterback Sam He’s the hot new thing on the offensive coordinator Charlie SEC block, because former Reb- Weis Jr., would make their way Leavitt won’t turn 22 until just beels coach Lane Kiffin snatched into a coaching career. fore Christmas. “You realize when you hired him away from Division II Ferris Chambliss turns 25 in August, me at Alabama, I was three years when he’ll likely be in training State just last year. But Chambliss is also a 24-year- younger than Trinidad is now?” ä See KIFFIN, page 3C old playing college football at an Weis recently told Kiffin, who Staff writer

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Most people look back at history and see it as a static thing, something that was always destined to be. In truth, history is nothing of the sort. What if, on a sunny afternoon in 1979 in Tiger Stadium, LSU had beaten Florida State instead of losing 24-19? Bobby Bowden once said he would have taken the LSU job, never leading the Seminoles to an incredible dynasty (two national titles and 14 straight top-ﬁve AP ﬁnishes from 1987-2000). Perhaps he leads LSU to something approaching that success, instead of the school churning through seven coaches over the next two decades. Consider the Miami Dolphins’ decision not to sign Drew Brees in early 2006 when he was coming off a severely torn labrum with the Chargers. If Brees had his Pro Football Hall of Fame career with the Dolphins instead of the Saints, would Nick Saban ever have left Miami for Alabama that year? Would Bama have won six national championships over the next 14 seasons? Probably not. Wound the Saints have ever won a Su-

Scott Rabalais per Bowl without Brees? Also highly questionable. Instead, LSU likely would have won another national championship or two under Les Miles. In 1952, Ray Bradbury penned the classic science fiction short story “A Sound of Thunder” about a man traveling back in time to hunt a dinosaur. He chickens out, steps off a path and squashes a butterfly that alters 60 million years of history. It’s the story that helped inspire the phrase “The butterfly effect.” There’s much historical stuff in the air this week as No. 7LSU travels to face No. 8 Ole Miss on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ABC). It’s the first top-10 meeting between the Tigers and Rebels since 1962, a nice historical tidbit being completely

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Gators look to end 6-game road skid Florida takes on Auburn to open SEC play on Saturday BY MARK LONG Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida linebacker Myles Graham welcomes playing on the road in the unrelenting Southeastern Conference. He likes the raucous crowds, the frosty receptions and even the potential of getting pelted by flying objects. “It’s thousands and thousands of people that want to see you fail,” Graham said. “And there’s nothing like just ä Florida at having that Auburn. bond with 6 P.M. SATURDAy, ESPN your brothers and going in there and doing your thing. There’s nothing like it.” If you win, anyway. The Gators (2-0) have lost six consecutive games away from the friendly confines of Florida Field, better known as the Swamp. It’s a skid they hope to end when they open SEC play at Auburn (2-0) on Saturday night. It’s a pivotal early game for both programs, with Florida’s Jon Sumrall and Auburn’s Alex Golesh Golesh looking for a signature win. Florida is a 2 1/2-point favorite. Sumrall, though, is 0-4 against Auburn, including 0-2 at JordanHare Stadium. He was on the wrong side of lopsided road losses as a Kentucky linebacker in 2004 and as a UK assistant in 2020. “They’ve had a great home-field advantage there for a long time,” Sumrall said. “We have to handle that challenge.” It’ll be the first road start for Florida quarterback Aaron Philo, who has been mostly efficient through the first two weeks. He’s thrown for 517 yards, with five touchdowns and an interception. He also has two rushing scores. But how well will he command the huddle with 88,000 fans screaming around him? “He’s been really, really steady,” Sumrall said. “He’s made a lot of good decisions. Doesn’t mean he’s played perfect, but he’s done a lot of things. If he plays like he’s played through the first part of this year, he will give us a chance to win every week, and that’s all you can ask.”

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, three days after he was scratched from a start at Atlanta because of left shoulder inﬂammation. Luzardo had an MRI on Saturday that showed no serious issues, then did not throw Sunday or Monday. Interim manager Don Mattingly said the Phillies’ medical personnel believed Luzardo was better Tuesday but not as far along as they would like. Luzardo is 14-5 with a 2.87 ERA and made his ﬁrst All-Star appearance this season. He ranks second in the NL with a career-high 221 strikeouts in 29 starts, and he threw his first career complete game in his last outing, a two-hit shutout of Atlanta on Sept. 7.

Astros shut down Correa for rest of season, playoffs

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Florida linebacker Myles Graham, center, shown tackling LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on Sept. 13, 2025, at Tiger Stadium, says he welcomes the noise that comes with playing on the road in the SEC. There are several other subplots to the game: n Sumrall was Auburn’s top choice to replace Hugh Freeze last year, but Florida lured him away after Lane Kiffin chose LSU over the Gators. Had Sumrall ended up on the Plains, he likely would have brought offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and Philo with him. Plus, Sumrall’s wife and some of her family members are Auburn grads. Does Sumrall have to worry about any of them rooting against the Gators? “If I do, they’re not family to me,” Sumrall quipped. “There’s ties, but Florida pays my mortgage, so any family that is pulling against us, they ain’t my family. I don’t care what their last name is. You know what I mean?” n Golesh, quarterback Byrum Brown and about a dozen other current Auburn players won in the Swamp last year with South Florida, an 18-16 upset that was the beginning of the end for former Gators coach Billy Napier. “We’re not worried about that game,” Graham said. “That game doesn’t matter to this game now, but it definitely gives us the experience. … It’s the same kind of system, so we know what to expect going into it.” n Florida receiver Eric Singleton returns to Auburn for the first time since transferring to Gainesville in January. Singleton missed

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Then-Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall, now head coach at Florida, is 0-4 against Auburn, including 0-2 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. last week’s game against lowerdivision Campbell after spraining his left ankle in the season opener and was wearing a walking boot through Saturday night. He was “very, very, very limited” in practice Monday, Sumrall said, calling him questionable for the game. “Is there a shot? Yes,” he added. Singleton, who spent one season at Auburn after two years at Georgia Tech, caught 58 passes for 534 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. He said in April he “most definitely” circled the Auburn

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches players warm up on Saturday before a game against Texas in Austin, Texas. back to 2004, top-ranked teams in the AP Top 25 were 197-0 when holding a 20-point lead at any point in the fourth quarter. Ohio State was up 23-3 going into the ﬁnal 15 minutes before the Longhorns scored on their ﬁnal three drives. Day might have been too aggressive at times — including a failed fourth-down conversion when the Buckeyes could have kicked a field goal — which he owned up to. “When it’s time to go win the game, we all have to be on the same page and we have to live with the result. Just like we throw the ball on third-and-4 to Jeremi-

Houston Astros star Carlos Correa will not return this season as the team chases a playoff berth, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday. Correa had been working to make a comeback after undergoing left ankle surgery on May 11 that was expected to keep him out 6-8 months. It appeared this weekend that Correa was nearing a return and Espada said Sunday that he would likely play rehabilitation games for Triple-A Sugar Land this week. Instead they decided to give up on Correa playing again this season and focus on being ready for spring training next year. Espada said Correa didn’t experience a setback but rather that the ramping up of activity toward his return caused some inﬂammation in his ankle.

Argentina adds Messi for possible friendly finale

game on Florida’s schedule. “Every game is a big game for me because this is my last season,” Singleton said. n And Golesh hasn’t forgotten his lone matchup against Sumrall as head coaches. Sumrall and Tulane smoked Golesh, Brown and the Bulls 45-10 two years ago in New Orleans.“If you wanted to have a really, really rough morning, you could have sat with me and watched that (Sunday) again — for maybe the 200th time,” Golesh said. “And, again, wanted to throw up.”

Buckeyes seek quick fixes after ‘maddening’ loss COLUMBUS, Ohio — Coach Ryan Day might have been understating things slightly when he said there’s a lot that comes with a loss at Ohio State. Last Saturday’s historic fourthquarter collapse by the Buckeyes in their 24-23 loss at Texas has brought angst and second-guessing usually reserved for losses to arch-rival Michigan. Day spent Tuesday’s news conference going through the postmortem after experiencing only his second setback in 27 games in September ä Kent State while trying at Ohio State. to outline his 11 A.M. SATURDAy, FOX hopes of preventing the loss from snowballing and impacting the rest of the season. “It’s extremely frustrating, it’s maddening and we’re excited to get back on the field and get going because the last couple of days haven’t been fun around here,” Day said. “Had some really good conversations with the guys. I think they’re going to be in a good mindset moving forward. We understand we have a lot of football ahead of us. So this highlighted some things that we got to get fixed.” It was the first time in program history the sixth-ranked Buckeyes have lost when leading by at least 17 points at halftime. Going

Phillies put All-Star LHP Luzardo on injured list

ah (Smith) on a fade to go win the game (in the fourth quarter). Yeah, I absolutely own that. We didn’t have enough answers in the fourth quarter to go win the game, but we will moving forward.” One late-game situation Day acknowledged he might do differently next time is letting a team score in order to have enough time to possibly go on a gamewinning drive. Day called his final timeout with 53 seconds remaining when Texas’ Hollywood Smothers was stopped on ﬁrst-and-goal at the 1. Smothers ended up scoring two plays later and with 25 seconds on the clock.

“If we win the game, then it would’ve been the right decision. And in the moment you’ve got to make a hard decision and I decided to try to hold the line,” he said. “Ultimately would have loved to see what it would’ve looked like if they would’ve scored. So we’ll have to think about it when it happens again.” Julian Sayin passed for 278 yards, but completed only ﬁve of 16 passes in the second half. The junior has a 75.9% completion rate in his two seasons as Ohio State’s starter, but it is 62.5% in losses. Before opening Big Ten play on Sept. 26 against Illinois, the Buckeyes (1-1) host Kent State on Saturday. Ohio State is averaging 59 points and winning by an average margin of 51.7 points in its seven matchups against MAC teams since Day took over as head coach in 2019. The bigger concern is making sure the Buckeyes correct mistakes by the time they have crucial road tests next month against No. 18 Iowa, No. 4 Indiana and No. 12 Southern California. “It’s see what we did wrong, try to improve those and make sure this doesn’t happen again,” Sayin said. “I think we have a good group of guys on our team. I think we can use this as fuel. I love the group of guys on the team and have a lot of conﬁdence in them.”

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni’s 28-man Argentina squad ahead of three home friendlies. Messi has yet to confirm whether he will join the team, but the head of Argentina soccer said the icon accepted the invitation for the Oct. 6 game against Benin in Buenos Aires for what will be a grand finale. Messi led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and helped the Albiceleste reach the final this year. Earlier, Argentina had announced it would face Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin in its first batch of friendly matches after Messi’s retirement from the national team after a 21-year spell.

Vanderbilt goes with freshman as starting QB

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said Tuesday that freshman quarterback Jared Curtis gives the Commodores the best chance to win now and will start Saturday against NC State after coming off the bench the ﬁrst two games. Curtis split snaps with starter Blaze Berlowitz as the Commodores won their ﬁrst two games, but Lea said he isn’t planning on playing two QBs anymore. The 6-foot-3 Curtis became the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with Vanderbilt. He was the nation’s No. 4 overall recruit in his class, according to the 247Sports Composite. Curtis ran for two touchdowns and was 14-of-22 passing for 210 yards last week against Delaware.

Receiver Lambert-Smith placed on IR for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve on Tuesday. He played in two special teams snaps in the team’s season-opening 26-14 loss to Arizona last Sunday. The team signed Gary Jennings to the active roster and signed cornerback Isas Waxter to the practice squad. Jennings spent the end of training camp with the Chargers. He’s spent time with Baltimore, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Kansas City and Carolina since being drafted in the fourth round by Seattle in 2019. Waxter was on the Chargers’ practice squad last year. LambertSmith was a 2025 ﬁfth round pick out of Auburn and had ﬁve catches last season for the Chargers.

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Ole Miss players brush off Kiffin’s return BY CHRIS BURROWS

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OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy listened intently as he was asked about how he’s gotten along with Lane Kiffin since the former Rebels coach left for LSU. He reflected silently for a moment, shrugged his shoulders and nonchalantly said, “I really don’t have a relationship with him.” Lacy, the featured running back for the Rebels, said he has maintained contact with several former Ole Miss assistant coaches and teammates who followed Kiffin to LSU. But Lacy “won’t really talk to them until after the season,” he said Tuesday. “I just want to be focused on the game plan and the game.” The on-field storylines surrounding Saturday night’s tilt between the No. 8 Rebels and No. 7 Tigers have been overshadowed by Kiffin’s return to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for the first time since he accepted the LSU head coaching job Nov. 30 — a week before the Ole Miss program he’d built received its first bid to the College

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Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy spins into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown run past Charlotte defensive back Dylon Womack on Saturday in Oxford, Miss. Football Playoff. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding was tapped to replace Kiffin and led Ole Miss to a pair of CFP wins, and very nearly a third in the national semifinals against Miami at the Fiesta Bowl. Kiffin’s departure “was crazy,” defensive tackle Will Echoles said. “I was planning on deer hunting in

the woods that morning. A team meeting got called to announce PG (Golding) as the head coach. “It didn’t really hit me until the next day when I went to the weight room and (strength) coach (Nick) Savage wasn’t there. That’s when I realized there were coaches that weren’t there anymore.”

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Manning apologizes for reaction to altered video

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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized Tuesday for publicly joking about an AIaltered video that depicted Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe in the moments after Texas’ big win over Ohio State. At the team’s weekly media availability on Monday, Manning was asked if he’d seen any socialmedia posts about the postgame celebration. He mentioned the fake video clip, called it “hilarious” and laughed about it. Several others in the room laughed with him. A clip of Manning’s remarks posted later on social media quickly drew widespread criticism directed at Manning over joking about violence against women in general and Rowe in particular. “I made an insensitive comment about an AI video. There is nothing funny about it. It’s easy to say I didn’t mean it, but I know my words and actions were hurtful to a lot of

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Continued from page 1C camp with an NFL team. “You got to remember you’re dealing with a really mature quarterback that doesn’t make many mistakes, so you’re gonna have to play really well for a long period of time,” Kiffin said. “Trinidad (is) 24 years old now, still playing college football. That’s the same as (NFL quarterbacks) Drake Maye and Caleb Williams.” Kiffin’s return to Oxford, Mississippi, on Saturday will be a test of maturity for the quarterback he unearthed last year and the one he acquired this season. Chambliss has been a sound decision-maker on the football field. He has 27 touchdown throws to just four interceptions at Ole Miss, including a run to the College Football Playoff semifinals where he didn’t throw a single pass to the other team. Leavitt, unquestionably a play-

happened. Those coaches treated me great here. I had the opportunity to go (to LSU), but I was home. I live in Oxford.” Alexander said he has not been surprised by LSU’s success offensively during Kifﬁn’s two games with the Tigers. “I can see the same plays; yeah, I see the tweaks,” Alexander said with a knowing grin. “And the defense is great. “They’ve got great players in the secondary. It’s going to be a great matchup with our receivers and their secondary.” The pregame hype and fan intensity in Oxford concerning Kifﬁn’s return has been impossible to avoid, but has not been a distraction, the players said. “We hear about it,” Echoles said. “But for us, it’s the game. I’m working hard to get back into my groove and get better.” Added Alexander: “We see students trash-talk it. We hear it outside. Every time people see me, it’s the only game they want to talk about. “But in our locker room, we’re about blocking out all those things and keeping the main thing the main thing.”

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning: ‘I made an insensitive comment about an AI video. There is nothing funny about it. It’s easy to say I didn’t mean it, but I know my words and actions were hurtful to a lot of people. I do not take that lightly and am deeply sorry for that.’

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Echoles acknowledged there was pressure for many Ole Miss players to follow Kifﬁn to LSU but said, “Nah. Not me. I told my mom that I liked it here and this is where I was supposed to be.” Eight assistant coaches and four support staff members, along with four players, chose to switch sides in the rivalry between public universities in neighboring states, including two defensive starters: end Princewill Umanmielen and linebacker TJ Dottery. Echoles, along with Lacy and wide receiver Deuce Alexander, who spoke at a news conference Tuesday, said the players who switched sides have remained friends with some of their old teammates. “I still see P-Will and TJ. They’re my boys,” Echoles said. Alexander emphasized that the significance and timing of the game are what have their attention this week. It’s the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams and could carry weight in both the SEC standings and CFP rankings. “There’s no bad blood. After the game, we will be friends,” said Alexander, who added that when Kifﬁn departed, “I never knew what

people. I do not take that lightly and am deeply sorry for that,” Manning posted on Instagram. “I speciﬁcally want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she personally had to deal with because of my comments. I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward.” In a statement posted on X and Instagram, Rowe thanked Manning for his apology and said they discussed the matter. “Thank you, Arch. I appreciate our conversation about this — which will remain private,” Rowe posted. “Apology accepted. We move forward with respect and kindness for one another.” Manning’s public misstep and ensuing apology are notable for one of college football’s most prominent players. The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of family patriarch Archie Manning has endorsements with major brands such as Red Bull, Vuori athletic wear and

Google Gemini artificial intelligence, to name a few. And they come as issues about depictions of violence toward women have affected other sports. Last month, Good Good Golf lost its partnership with Callaway and its title sponsorship of a PGA Tour event in the fallout over a video for a new driver that showed a man shoving to the ground a woman who was trying to touch the golf club. The fake Texas video that Manning laughed about stemmed from a real postgame exchange between Sarkisian and Rowe that appeared testy on live TV. Earlier technical difficulties had caused delays for Sarkisian’s halftime interview with reporter Laura Rutledge. When Rowe tried to interview Sarkisian amid the loud postgame celebrations, the coach repeated “Texas ﬁght!” and said “Hook’em!” before walking away. A clip of that exchange was altered to show Sarkisian striking Rowe on the right side of her face, knocking her down.

maker, has racked up 709 total yards in his first two LSU games — including 113 rushing in the opener against Clemson — to go with six touchdowns. But the Arizona State transfer also has four interceptions, including three on consecutive first-half possessions in last week’s win over Louisiana Tech. To contrast further, Chambliss has completed 71% of his passes in two games, which ranks inside the top 30 nationally. Leavitt has connected on just over 62%. From snap to throw, Chambliss gets rid of the football in 2.57 seconds on average, according to Pro Football Focus. Leavitt is a few tenths of a second slower at 2.9. “If you look at Trinidad and running back Kewan (Lacy) last year, there’s very few negative plays. They both have phenomenal feet,” Kiffin said. “Even when we don’t block somebody, what happens is you don’t get negative plays because Kewan makes the guy miss and Trinidad scrambles around.” Kiffin wanted Chambliss and

Lacy to come with him to LSU, but newly promoted Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding pitched both on staying. He asked them to google Kiffin’s name, because Ole Miss fans had just flipped from wanting to build a statue of their old coach, Golding told ESPN, to not wanting to “piss” on Kiffin if he was “on fire.” Chambliss is now a four-alarm problem for LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker, who had relative success containing him in 2025. LSU went on the road and held Ole Miss to 24 points, but the Tigers had only 19 on their side of the scoreboard. They held Chambliss to a 59% completion percentage, but he still racked up 314 yards passing and 71 rushing. He did throw one pick. Kiffin was asked Monday whether anything from Baker’s game plan could roll into 2026. “You guys are getting really schematical. I mean, I don’t know how I can answer that,” Kiffin

way to success begat much more spending. First there was Kelly’s $54 million buyout. Then Continued from page 1C LSU signed Kiffin, who left Ole Miss on the eve of the College overshadowed by the first Lane Football Playoff, for $91 million over seven years. Heap on top Kiffin Bowl. The LSU coach’s return to Ox- of that the $40 million (per Kelford — where history will show ly in an offseason interview) to possibly $50 million to build this they hate his guts — is sucking roster, and you can see how far virtually all the oxygen out of LSU has come from that modest what on its own merits would $1.5 million per year budgeted be one of the season’s most for Underwood. compelling matchups. Because What if Michigan balked on of Kiffin’s fame — or notoriety, guaranteeing Underwood more take your pick — it is arguably than Saints quarterback Tyler the season’s most anticipated Shough is getting on his fourregular-season contest. year rookie deal ($2.7 million But how did LSU get here? per season)? Start in January 2024 with the What if he’d taken up the commitment from a certain reins from a faltering Nussmeiquarterback named Bryce Uner, led LSU to a respectable 9-3 derwood. mark in 2025 and was still the The nation’s No. 1 prospect quarterback going into 2026? for the 2024-25 cycle, LSU Would Kelly still be the reportedly offered Undercoach? Probably. What would wood an NIL package of about LSU have spent to build him a $1.5 million per year. Chump roster in 2026 around Underchange, said multibillionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison wood? and Barstool Sports founder And here’s one last intriguing (and Michigan man) Dave Port- possibility. Say 2026 was the year Kelly would have faltered noy. They got Michigan native and been fired. Underwood to stay and play Then LSU turns its attention for the Wolverines for the nonto Kiffin this year. But what if hometown discount of about Kiffin coached Ole Miss to great $12 million total. Michigan’s grinding 17-10 win success in last season’s CFP, success that convinces him, like over Oklahoma this past weekend notwithstanding, it is highly Bowden, not to leave Oxford? “(If) Pete Golding is in the questionable whether Michigan has gotten its money’s worth out press box calling the defense, that team is in the national of Underwood yet. But locally, championship,” Kiffin told USA the Underwood saga prompted Today in May. “We might win LSU boosters to shovel more it, but we’re definitely in it. We money into roster building for ain’t losing to Miami (in the 2025. semifinals).” After an NIL budget of about It’s all conjecture, of course. $5.5 million for 2024, LSU Things happened as they happoured in about $18 million. Talk about not getting a repened, in real time. Kiffin is at LSU now, and this season and turn on your investment. The his tenure are an unwritten LSU offense failed to catch fire book. all season behind an injured Still, we may look back one Garrett Nussmeier. After a 4-0 start melted into a 1-3 stretch — day to figure Bryce Underwood was the butterfly that changed started by a 24-19 loss to Kiffin it all. and Ole Miss, and ending with a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M — For more LSU sports updates, fourth-year coach Brian Kelly sign up for our newsletter at was fired. theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter LSU’s inability to spend its

said. “I’m sure both places are already worried about leaks within the building, getting game plans out.” He wasn’t elaborating, but reasonable guesses can be made. Pressure is important, with as few rushers as possible, because Chambliss can get the ball out quickly versus a blitz. Even if a defense brings four, it has to hold its rush lanes or Chambliss will slide out of the pocket for a scramble drill with his receivers. Ex-Ole Miss edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen, who leads LSU with ﬁve sacks, and former Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery, who tops LSU with 14 tackles, should know Chambliss’ tendencies. But Umanmielen wasn’t sharing much intel Tuesday. “We really just gotta keep them in the pocket, things like that,” Umanmielen said, refusing to talk about Chambliss by name. “Be grindy and gritty.” It will be on Leavitt to limit Chambliss’ plays by taking care

of the ball. He was keenly aware of the necessity moments after his threepick performance on Saturday. He talked about “calming” his feet and “trusting” his “process.” He wouldn’t spend much energy hyping up the Ole Miss game. “But no,” Leavitt said, “it’s going to be an incredible opportunity.” It’s Chambliss, a D-II national champ who led Ole Miss to within a couple of plays of an FBS title game, versus Leavitt, who helped Arizona State play within eight points of Texas in a 2024 CFP quarterfinal. It’s the quarterback Kiffin and Weis coached to new heights a season ago versus the one they hope will thrive in their fastpaced offense in 2026. Chambliss, they know, will be ready. “He’s got a lot of maturity in age and a lot of plays in big-time games,” Kiffin said, “that you’re going to have to play really well for a long period of time against him.”

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Continued from page 1C noticed he was coming. But Shough beat the rush by stepping up in the pocket before ﬁring a rocket toward the sideline for a 15yard gain to Bryce Lance. That play in particular was made only because of Shough’s brilliance, but coach Kellen Moore said the improvement against Detroit’s pressure packages as the game wore on were a result of better communication across the board. The game-tying touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson with 1:07 remaining was a great example of that. Detroit sent a ﬁve-man pressure on a zone blitz and added a layer to the rush with a looping stunt. New Orleans addressed the pressure beautifully, with left guard David Edwards picking up the looper on the stunt before he could get to Shough and Fuaga holding down the right edge. Shough had a clean pocket from which to loft his touchdown. The adjustment happened too late for the Saints to truly make it count, but it was encouraging to see the offense respond after such an ugly performance out of the gates.

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Highmark Stadium is seen before an NFL exhibition game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills on Aug. 27 in Orchard Park, New york.

Grass vs. turf debate rages

There’s little doubt NFL players prefer natural surfaces over artificial fields BY JOHN WAWROW AP sportswriter

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For Josh Allen, the grass is most definitely greener across the street. As the Buffalo Bills moved closer to their first regular-season game Thursday in their new Highmark Stadium, the quarterback looked forward to not having to deal with the added wear and tear his body previously experienced playing on the artificial turf of the team’s now-demolished old facility. “I’ve gotten numerous, numerous burns on my legs from artificial turf, to the point I can’t sleep at night because it’s bubbling over. It’s very painful,” Allen said, noting he still feels it after the Bills practice on the turf inside their fieldhouse. “If I could snap my fingers and make every field grass, that’s what I would do.” The new Bills stadium and Allen’s comments reflect an increasingly heated debate ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH in the league over whether teams should play on artificial turf or natural grass. It Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs the ball against the Houston Texans on Sunday follows a World Cup in which tournament in Houston. organizers mandated converting seven NFL stadiums from turf to grass, only to switch back to artificial surfaces for the pro playing surfaces are far more advanced to- we feel comfortable putting it into play.” The NFL cites its own studies in saying football season. day than 50 years ago when several teams, starting with the Houston Oilers, played on there has been no significant difference in Players support grass AstroTurf — essentially a thinly padded injury rates when comparing artificial turf and grass over the past three seasons. And NFL players and their union overwhelm- carpet laid over concrete or asphalt. last season’s lower-extremity injury rate ingly favor natural grass and are perplexed was half of the average level that occurred about why the league’s billionaire owners Setting standards can’t do what FIFA did for the World Cup. Nick Pappas, the NFL director of field from 2018-22. And yet players, and even some NFL own“It’s a little bizarre, but what can you ex- surfaces, said the advancements in turf pect?” 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa technology are night and day since the As- ers, prefer grass. That was the case in Las Vegas, where said. troTurf era. As with most debates, it’s about money. The focus now, he said, is the NFL and Raiders managing general partner Mark Though the NFL does not provide cost fig- NFLPA working with all turf manufac- Davis cited player safety as one reason to ures, it’s widely accepted that artificial turf turers to establish standards for surfaces install grass despite moving into an indoor is much more affordable than grass, which based on player feedback and metrics from facility. The same applied in Buffalo, where ownrequires year-round maintenance and con- testing conducted by the league. This led to the league and union jointly er Terry Pegula considered installing natustant re-sodding. NFL grass fields generally releasing a series of standardized playing ral grass in the team’s old facility before have a lifespan of about seven events. Artificial fields also require some main- surface requirements each facility must electing to wait until the new one was built. tenance to replace infill and generally have meet by 2028. The list of criteria covering a lifespan of between three to seven years. both playing and practice surfaces includes Re-sodding in Buffalo That still doesn’t square with players, minimum standards for impact, traction, The Bills have encountered a few hiccups even as the NFL continues trending toward and guidelines for when to resurface. in making the switch, and that’s despite inThe objective is to achieve as much con- stalling heating coils, grow lights and venartificial surfaces. “Natural grass isn’t out of reach. Priori- sistency as possible across all 30 NFL play- tilation systems to spur growth. The team recently elected to re-sod its entire field tizing players shouldn’t be either!” Colts ing surfaces, whether grass or artificial. “The goal is that we take the emotions ahead of schedule after divots and worn running back Jonathan Taylor posted on his X account with the hashtag “WorthThe- out of the material makeup,” Pappas said. areas became exposed after just two pre“What the composition of the field is should season games and two practices. Cost.” Pappas called it a trial-and-error process, Sixteen of the NFL’s 30 facilities will only be secondary to how the field perbecause there’s a learning curve involved feature grass this season, including Green forms.” Bay’s Lambeau Field, which is made up of In the past, Pappas said, the guidelines to determine how grass reacts to a new en95% grass and reinforced with polyethyl- for field composition were easy to comply vironment. with, leading to teams choosing their turf “Obviously, we were seeing a grass that ene fibers. Of the 18 NFL facilities built since 2000, by cutting the best deal with a manufactur- maybe didn’t have the strength that every11 have artificial surfaces, and those don’t er. Now, the league and union are having body had hoped for and was pulling apart include Carolina and Tennessee, which re- manufacturers present their products for a little more than expected or preferred,” said Pappas, who personally inspected the cently made the switch to turf. Cost and testing before being certified. “That’s really the course correction,” Bills’ field before and after the team’s premaintenance appear to play more of a factor than geography, with six of the NFL’s Pappas said. “It’s, bring us a product once season finale last month. “They’ll continue seven coldest markets and all three Florida- you believe you’ve met (the criteria). And to adapt and make adjustments as they then we’ll run it through the wringer and need to. ... And I do anticipate things will based teams featuring grass surfaces. Where there is consensus is that NFL get it in front of our athlete and ensure that continue to improve.”

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Continued from page 1C than against Duke but still needs to improve signiﬁcantly. The Jaguars converted 10 of 16 third-down opportunities, leading to a dominant 37:20-22:40 advantage in time of possession after the Blue Devils held the ball for 36:35. On several of the conversions, South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport avoided containment before passing for a ﬁrst down or scrambling past the sticks. Kansas State has experienced no such issue, holding Nicholls State and Washington State without an offensive touchdown and to fewer than 170 yards in 70-3 and 34-7 victories, respectively. While Tulane began the season with 15 penal-

ties against Duke, its most since at least 2004, the Wildcats have committed three for 35 yards through two games, the fewest in the FBS in both categories. “We have a tremendous challenge in front of us this week,” Hall said. “They’ve come out of the gates smoking and are playing well in all three phases. We have to play better and we have to play really well.” The coaches have placed special emphasis this week on non-tackling drills, demanding that players get in the right position. Too often they have tried to knock opponents to the ground rather than wrapping up. “I’m really conﬁdent,” said linebacker Makai Williams, who made eight tackles against South Alabama after replacing injured starter Chris Rodgers early on the opening se-

ries. “The whole team is confident. There’s nothing we can’t do.” That mindset is more prevalent than you might think for a team that nearly fell to 0-2 on Saturday. The offense avoided most of its pitfalls from the opening game, committing only two penalties (consecutive false starts by tight end Vance Bolyard) until intentionally taking a delay of game in the final seconds. Tulane did not have a turnover. New starting quarterback Kadin Semonza was sacked only once. Running back Jaylin Lucas gained 214 yards on only 11 carries, and the Wave had four plays of 36 or more yards. “We just went in the film room, watched the things we messed up on in Week 1, the mistakes, the missed assignments,” said running back Johnnie Daniels, who scored twice and had a massive block

The Baltimore Ravens opened the season as one of the betting favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LXI, and nothing that happened in Week 1 changed that. Baltimore beat the Indianapolis Colts 4123 in Jesse Minter’s head coaching debut. Minter is a defensive-minded coach, but the talk of the game afterward was first-year offensive play-caller Declan Doyle. If that name sounds familiar, it should. Doyle began his rapid ascent through the NFL coaching ranks with the Saints, who hired him before the 2019 season. The 30-year-old Doyle spent four seasons in New Orleans before joining Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos staff. The Ravens had an incredibly efficient day against the Colts. Quarterback Lamar Jackson attempted only 25 passes but threw for 324 yards. Running back Derrick Henry went for 144 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Top receiver Zay Flowers (whose injury status will be one to follow this week) had 150 yards on five receptions … while running only 11 routes before leaving the game with a hamstring injury. The Lions were a difficult matchup in Week 1. The Ravens may be the best offense the Saints face the entire season.

Quick hitters n Lions quarterback Jared Goff was getting the ball out of his hands faster than just about any quarterback this week (his 2.66-second time to throw was seventhfastest through Sunday’s games). That made it tough for the Saints to get home, but some of their relatively new defenders brought some heat. Kaden Elliss, in his first game back with the organization that drafted him, had three pressures in eight passrush snaps — including a couple of big hits on Goff that forced rushed and incomplete throws. Vernon Broughton, who missed all but one game of his rookie season with an injury, also recorded three pressures. The Saints will take that production from two players who are not primary pass rushers. n Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is really, really good. He broke a career-high 12 tackles while racking up 84 of his 156 yards after contact, according to Next Gen Stats. New Orleans was, statistically, one of the NFL’s better run defenses in 2025, but it’s hard to tell after one week what things will look like in 2026. Will they decline, or can you just chalk it up to the Gibbs of it all? Next week’s game against Henry and the Ravens might not even clear up that question. n Two somewhat surprising things based on the snap counts: Martin Emerson played 10 defensive snaps, all in place of a healthy Quincy Riley, and undrafted rookie running back CJ Donaldson played 14 offensive snaps. The Donaldson snaps were particularly interesting because New Orleans seemed to have a package for him. He sometimes lined up as a sort of H-back, but he also stayed on the field in third-and-long situations to block. n New Orleans was one of the more shotgun-heavy offenses in the NFL last season, and that was true again in Week 1 — the Saints ran a league-high 60 offensive snaps out of the shotgun, compared to 26 snaps under center (middle of the pack). But the game flow threw that a little out of whack. In the first quarter, the Saints actually had more under-center snaps (five) than shotgun snaps (four).

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that sprang Lucas for an 80-yard touchdown run. “Everybody came together, we talked, and we just made a decision to ﬁx everything.” Hall understands the doubts after the stinker at Duke, when Tulane did next to nothing right, but he does not expect that type of performance again. “We didn’t play well and were embarrassed about it,” he said. “I’ll probably be embarrassed about it forever because it was inexcusable. Does that drive us? I know it drives me. You don’t ever want to be a repeat offender.” That is one reason why Tuesday morning’s session excited him. He pointed out that wide receiver Destyn Hill had his best week of practice last week before setting up one touchdown against South Alabama with a 61-yard gain and scoring the game-winner with 1:17

left on a terriﬁc catch. Hall said Lucas was coming off two weeks of excellent practices before his breakout performance, and linebacker Dickson Agu had a terriﬁc week of practice before making a career-high 14 tackles. The belief is there even with the loss of Rodgers, who will not play against Kansas State and might be gone for the season with a leftleg injury. Hall said he would not comment on Rodgers’ long-range status until Tulane received a second opinion and exhausted all of its resources. The same is true for tight end Ty Thompson, who exited favoring his right side under his shoulder after his second short catch. “We’ve had some good moments but not a consistent game yet,” Hall said. “We’ve got to put it all together.”

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Shaw LB has shined with dad as a coach BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

Ethan Lentz has loved football since he was 6 years old, and he’s become a crucial part of Shaw’s recent success under Hall of Fame coach Hank Tierney. A West Bank native, Lentz grew up playing football at Terrytown Playground, where his f a t h e r, Eric Lentz, coached him through his eighthgrade year. Lentz Eric also grew up playing football in Terrytown and has helped Ethan develop the skills needed to be a key part of Shaw’s state championshipwinning team. A De La Salle alum who was a defensive lineman, Eric Lentz is a volunteer football coach at Shaw, a role he’s held for the past eight years. Ethan Lentz began attending Shaw as an eighth-grader, the same year Tierney returned as the head football coach. “With the coaching we

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Ethan Lentz (left) stands next to former John Ehret football player Michael Divinity. have (at Shaw), it’s just led me to be where I’m at,” Ethan Lentz said. “My dad was like, ‘you’ve got to try (football),’ and I’ve just had a love for the game and never put it down. I’ve learned a ton (from my dad) from a young age.” Ethan Lentz has been a

starting linebacker at Shaw since his sophomore year. The lessons he learned from his dad have led to success on the football field, including a state championship in his first year starting. Seeing his son win a state title was a special moment for Eric Lentz, who was part of John Ehret’s coaching staff when the Patriots reached the title game in 2015. “(Ethan) was on the sideline for every game (in 2015),” Eric Lentz said. “I was so heartbroken because I finally made it to the state championship game and we lost. To be able to celebrate the championship with (Ethan) two years ago on the field was phenomenal.” The younger Lentz grew up playing multiple positions on offense and defense, but he’s now a fulltime linebacker at Shaw after Eagles defensive coordinator Adam Giglio decided that’s where he fit best. The numbers back up Giglio’s decision. Lentz recorded 111 tackles last season, 24 for loss, along with six interceptions and four sacks.

“(Lentz) is one of the leaders of our defense,” Tiereny said. “He’s a very intelligent, very physical kid. He’s in the class of players that I always say are kids that you can’t win without.” Lentz finished with 25 tackles, two interceptions and two sacks during Shaw’s 2025 postseason run. The Eagles reached the Division II select state championship game for a second straight year. Shaw’s semiﬁnal matchup last season against Vandebilt Catholic was a 27-0 win in which a Lentz pick-six put the game out of reach. “I’ve always liked to try and be in the middle of everything,” Lentz said. “I ﬁnd the ball well in the air. Growing up, I learned a lot about reading the run.” After starting at weakside linebacker the past two years, Lentz is now Shaw’s full-time middle linebacker, putting him closer to the center of the action. Eric Lentz believed in holding his son to a high standard while coaching him, and the approach paid off. “(Coaching Ethan) has

Week 3 football schedule All games 7 p.m. unless noted.

Thursday

McMain vs. Riverdale at Yenni, 6:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Patrick Taylor at Memtsas, 6:30 p.m. Jefferson Rise vs. Abramson at Joe Brown Sophie B. Wright at Willow St. Martin’s at Glen Oaks Young Audiences vs. L.B. Landry at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium

Friday

Belle Chasse at South Plaquemines Booker T. Washington at Mamou Brother Martin vs. Warren Easton at Pan American Carver at Mandeville Country Day at Sacred Heart-Ville Platte De La Salle at St. Paul’s East St. John at West Feliciana East Jefferson at Newman Ellender vs. Sarah T. Reed at Joe Brown

been a dream come true,” Eric Lentz said. “I used to always want someone else to coach (Ethan) because I expected more of him and was harder on him. I try not to give him any slack, so if anything, I’m a little harder on him than I am on the other guys. Seeing his outcome has been awesome.” Up next for Shaw (20) is the annual rivalry matchup against Rummel

PGA Tour to have new two-tier model Tour outlines plans for eligibility for new system in 2028

BY DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press

The PGA Tour announced new eligibility for its two-tier model in 2028 that treats the elite Championship Series tournaments with equal standing as the four majors and The Players Championship. It also spells out clearly how to reach — and stay on — the top level. The simplified system does away with ﬁve-year exemptions for winning majors, The Players and the FedEx Cup. Those are now two-year exemptions on the Championship Series, with an additional two years on the lesser Challenger Series. Winners of Championship Series events also will get a two-year exemption on the elite circuit. The tour also is giving the top Rolapp college senior a spot on the top tier, and offering a “Last Chance Series” in the fall that will award the top three players a shot at rejoining the Championship Series. “I don’t think it’s perfect,” CEO Brian Rolapp said Tuesday in a conference call. “But I think it’s a huge improvement, and I think we’ll continue to innovate as the years go on because we’ll be smarter after the ’28 season and smarter after the ’29 and we’ll continue to try to get better.” It starts with a key transition period — how to determine who gets on the Championship Series with its $20 million purses, and who starts on the Challenger Series of prize funds expected to be half as much. Each tier will have its own points system. For the Championship Series, all tournaments — including the majors — are treated equally. Currently, there is a bump in points for the majors and The Players. The tour said it would honor exemptions earned in 2026. That means PGA champion Aaron Rai and British Open champion Ryan Fox will get five-year exemptions on the Championship Series through 2031. Major champions in 2027 will be exempt on the elite level through 2029. But it makes 2027 a pivotal year. The top 70 in the FedEx Cup through the Tour Championship — and the top 95 after the fall portion — will be in the Championship Series, along with those who have exemptions from winning regular tournaments in 2026. The top 20 on the Korn Ferry Tour this year earn PGA Tour cards. For 2027, the top 10 will get on the top tier, and the next 10 start on the Challenger Series. The PGA Tour boards approved

the plan Monday. Still to be decided are the rest of the Championship Series events and where they ﬁt in the schedule. Nine such events already have been announced. Rolapp has asked for offers from potential sponsors and sites by the end of the month. The tour is still negotiating with the European tour on a renewed alliance that currently provides PGA Tour cards for the leading 10 players in the Race to Dubai. At stake is how many of those players would go straight to the Championship Series. Rolapp said he doesn’t see a scenario where Championship series spots are not offered. Rory McIlroy saw that as critical. “I don’t see any reason why a DP World Tour player would go to the Challenger Series. I don’t see that as an upward move in your career,” McIlroy said Tuesday ahead of the European tour’s ﬂagship event at Wentworth. “I see it as a very lateral move. “How many cards is reasonable to give to the DP World Tour for the Championship Series? I would imagine that’s what the ongoing discussions are.” Rolapp said the key to the changes was “to reward excellence and ensure there is always a clear path for top performers at every stage of their career.”

Championship Series criteria The Championship Series will be for the top 90 players from the previous season; the top 20 players from the Challenger Series; players who win multiple times in a season on the Challenger Series; players who have won in the past two years on the Championship Series; players who wish to use a one-time exemption from the career money list; and any medical extensions. Players generally will no longer get additional years tacked onto their exemptions by winning multiple times during a season.

Fontainebleu at Pearl River Franklinton at Pine Hahnville at E.D. White Hammond vs. Higgins at Memtsas Hannan at Pope John Paul II Haynes at Ben Franklin Holy Cross at St. Charles Jesuit vs. Bonnabel at Yenni John Curtis at Lafayette Renaissance John Ehret at Central-BR Kennedy at St. Amant Lakeshore at Northshore McDonogh 35 at Covington Riverside at Ponchatoula Rummel at Shaw Salmen at Chalmette Slidell at Lutcher West Jefferson at Destrehan West St. John at Capitol

Saturday Kenner Discovery vs. Thomas Jefferson at Memtsas, 2 p.m. Ruston vs. Edna Karr at Caesars Superdome, 3 p.m. East Ascension vs. St. Augustine at Caesars Superdome, 6 p.m. Ben Franklin vs. Haynes at Yenni Morris Jeff vs. Fisher at Memtsas Open date: Cohen, Northlake Christian

(2-0) known as “The Megaphone” game. The Week 3 matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Shaw’s Joe Zimmerman Stadium in Marrero. “(Rummel) is very good,” Tierney said. “To have a chance, we better bring our A game.” Email Spencer Urquhart at surquhart@ theadvocate.com.

Jon Rahm of Spain tees off on the second day of the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Ireland on Friday. AP PHOTO By BRIAN LAWLESS

PGA Tour not giving LIV players path back via returning-member program BY DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press

CEO Brian Rolapp said Tuesday the PGA Tour is not considering a path back for LIV Golf players like the program it offered Brooks Koepka and three other top players at the start of the year. LIV’s future has never been more murky after the rival circuit ﬁled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week as it plots a new model no longer bankrolled by the Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund. Still to be determined is how many players stick around for the less lucrative “LIV 2.0.” The other part of the equation is where else they would go. Koepka got out of the last year of his LIV contract and was offered a path back to the PGA Tour through the “returning-member program.” Rolapp then offered that to Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith — all major champions since 2022 when LIV launched — and gave

them a three-week deadline to accept with no guarantee it would be offered again. “In terms of where we are today, we are not currently contemplating a returning-member program like the one you saw in January,” Rolapp said on a conference call to discuss the eligibility for the new competition model on the PGA Tour that starts in 2028. “Everyone at the PGA Tour, myself included, has been focused on what is best for the organization.” Rolapp has leaned into meritocracy in the new model, making players earn their place. Koepka, along with the other players offered a return, had five-year exemptions from winning majors. Koepka was required to pay $5 million to charity, and he had no access to player equity grants for five years. He also was not eligible for any of the $20 million signature events unless he qualified for them through his play. Koepka failed to get into any of those tournaments, and he did not qualify

for the PGA Tour’s postseason. Rahm has been elusive when it comes to his plans. He has one year left on the contract he signed ahead of the 2024 LIV season, and now that contract is in doubt because of the Chapter 11 ﬁling. “There’s a long legal process they have to go through before a lot of things fall into place,” Rahm said Tuesday at the BMW PGA Championship on the European tour. “I really can’t give you an answer right now. ... Until this current season is done, I really won’t be able to give you an answer.” Rolapp has been guided by making the PGA Tour the ultimate destination in golf, and the two-tier system that includes a Championship Series with stronger ﬁelds and higher purses makes it the most attractive place to be. The likes of Rahm and DeChambeau are two of the biggest pieces missing if golf wants to patch itself together after such a disruptive time brought on by LIV.

Fever star Cunningham discusses next WNBA commissioner, ‘booming’ league BY MICHAEL MAROT

Challenger Series criteria

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The Challenger Series will be for players relegated out of the Championship Series; players who finish between No. 21 and No. 90 on the Challenger points list; the leading 20 players from the Korn Ferry Tour; players finishing Nos. 2-5 in the PGA Tour University ranking; and five players from qualifying school. The Challenger Series also will have two sponsor exemptions and allow for two Monday qualifiers at tournaments that are held the same weeks as the Championship Series. The “Last Chance Series” will be for anyone who has Challenger Series status secured for the following year. The tour said there will be a minimum of four fall tournaments, and players will be required to play them all — pending a medical exception — if they want to earn the three spots in the Championship Series.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has discussed the soon-to-be vacant WNBA commissioner’s job with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her. “I have talked to Adam Silver a couple times, and I think he’s a great guy,” Cunningham said Monday after a Fever practice during the women’s FIBA World Cup break. “He was very knowledgeable and full of wisdom and so getting to talk to him and hear his perspective of how he approaches the NBA is huge, who he’s kind of looking for. I think if you want to know the real answers, you go to him. “But I think he’s going to put someone in place who really wants to take our league to another level than it’s already at,” Cunningham added. “Our league is booming, so why would we not (want) someone who’s going to make it even more booming?”

Current commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently announced she would retire at the end of the year. Silver has a long history of speaking with players about various topics in the NBA or the WNBA, though the NBA declined to speciﬁcally address what Silver and Cunningham Cunningham discussed. Cunningham, however, was more outspoken about the traits and characteristics she wants to see in the WNBA’s next leader, though she didn’t share names of any possible candidates she might have in mind. Cunningham has emerged as a polarizing player this season because of her position on transgender athletes competing in women’s and girls sports. She has not backed down from her opinion despite a backlash that has included fans of Cunningham and her stance being confronted

at games. Yet Cunningham believes the league needs a uniﬁer. “I think the WNBA has always been a place for people to feel safe and comfortable. I think there’s all types of walks in this organization, or in this league, which I think is absolutely awesome,” Cunningham said. “But I do think with that you need someone who’s going to unite everybody because it can be so different. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. I think it makes it a lot of fun.” She also wants someone committed to helping the league continue to grow. The WNBA has seen ticket and merchandising sales, television ratings and interest in the league soar since the Fever drafted Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 selection in 2024 even amid the many controversies. Engelbert’s accomplishments include signing a new, richer television contract; a new collective bargaining agreement; and charter ﬂights for teams.

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Odds NFL Thursday

FAVORITE OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG at BUFFALO 3 4½ (53½) Detroit Sunday FAVORITE OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG at TAMPA BAY 6½ 8½ (41½) Cleveland Philadelphia 4½ 7 (39½) at TENN Green Bay 6½ 3½ (44½) at NY JETS at HOUSTON 2½ 3 (46½) Cincinnati at NE 4½ 4½ (41½) Pittsburgh at CHICAGO 3½ 5½ (48½) Minnesota Carolina 1½ 2½ (43½) at ATLANTA at BALTIMORE 7½ 8½ (46½) N. Orleans at DENVER 3 2½ (45½) Jax. at CHARGERS 8½ 7 (43½) Las Vegas at SAN FRAN 10½ 13½ (45½) Miami Seattle 10 4½ (41½) at ARIZONA at DALLAS 4½ 3½ (50½) Wash. at KAN. CITY 5½ 6½ (47½) Indianapls

Monday

FAVORITE at LA RAMS

OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG 9½ 7 (48½) NY Giants

College Football Thursday FAVORITE at PITT

OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG 10½ 10½ (51½) Syracuse

FAVORITE Miami (FL) at TX TECH at OREGON

OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG 19½ 20½ (56½)at W. FORST 14½ 7½ (53½) Houston 57½ 56½ (69½) Portland St

Friday

Saturday

FAVORITE OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG at DELAWARE 5½ 4½ (57½)Cst.Carolina at GA TECH 42½ 39½ (58½) Mercer at TEXAS ST 3½ 2½ (63½)North Texas Arizona State 5½ 5½ (50½) at KANSAS at OHIO STATE 52½ 52½ (59½) Kent State at CLEMSON 9½ 3½ (43½) N.Carolina at PENN ST 39½ 40½ (50½) Buffalo Georgia 17½ 25½ (54½)at ARKANSS at IOWA ST 23½ 23½ (44½)Bowling Grn at KANSAS ST 20½ 20½ (49½) Tulane at MINNESOTA28½ 23½ (49½) Akron at WISCONSIN 24½ 24½ (45½) E.Michigan at VANDERBLT 5½ 3½ (50½) NC State at C.MICH. 1½ 1½ (39½) Wyoming at BOSTN COL 39½ 37½ (53½) Maine at ILLINOIS 41½ 41½ (54½) S.Illinois at TOLEDO 1½ 5½ (50½) Temple at CINCINNATI 14½ 14½ (49½) Miami (OH) at UMASS 34½ 33½ (49½) Stonehill at WASH. ST 35½ 38½ (53½) Duquesne at UTAH 27½ 27½ (57½) Utah State USC 24½ 23½ (60½) at RUTGERS at MICHIGAN 35½ 34½ (49½) UTEP at ALABAMA 15½ 19½ (48½) Florida St at LOUISVILLE 1½ 1½ (59½) SMU at TEXAS A&M 14½ 16½ (50½) Kentucky at LIBERTY 13½ 14½ (50½) Ball State at INDIANA 44½ 44½ (60½)W. Kentucky at IOWA 41½ 38½ (49½) N.Iowa at BAYLOR 18½ 19½ (53½) La. Tech at DUKE 11½ 9½ (51½) Stanford at S.CAROLINA7½ 3½ (58½) Miss. State at UL MONROE12½ 11½ (48½)Southeastrn at FL. ATLNTC 9½ 7 (62½) Florida Int’l at OLD DOMN. 2½ 3 (49½) E. Carolina at APP. STATE 19½ 17½ (51½) Charlotte Marshall 4½ 3½ (51½) at MIZ ST. Florida PK 2½ (53½) at AUBURN W.Michigan 10½ 9½ (43½) at RICE at OKLA. ST 57½ 55½ (70½) Murray St at S. ALABAMA3½ 5½ (51½) Ohio at MISSOURI 27½ 26½ (50½) Troy at S.FLORIDA 37½ 37½ (61½)Delaware St

Nevada 6½ at S.HOUSTON 18½ at JAX STATE 3 at MEMPHIS 35½ UConn 2½ at UCF 19½ at WASHNGTN 44½ at NEBRASKA 24½ at OKLAHOMA 21½ LSU 2½ at NOTRE DAME29½ at N’WESTERN 5½ at VIRGINIA 8½ Virginia Tech 1½ BYU 20½ at TENNESSEE 35½ at UL 8½ at TCU 20½ at TULSA 42½ at TEXAS 29½ at BOISE ST 22½ at S. DIEGO ST 1½ N.Dakota St. 23½ at ARIZONA 31½ at OREGON ST 9½ Fresno State 5½ at UCLA 13½

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(50½) at M.TENN (50½) Nicholls St (52½) Ga. Southrn (57½) UT Martin (54½) at SO. MISS (50½) Georgia St (57½) E. Wash. (52½) N. Dakota (46½)New Mexico (59½)at OLE MISS (52½)Michigan St (48½) Colorado (53½) W. Virginia (54½) at MRYLND (52½) at COLO. ST (60½) Kennsw St (56½) UAB (56½)Arkansas St (56½) E. Tx A&M (58½) UTSA (54½) S.Dakota (46½) J. Madison (51½) at SACR. ST (49½) N.Illinois (52½) Montana (50½)at S.JOSE ST (53½) Purdue

MLB Wednesday

American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at CLEVELAND OFF Chi. White Sox OFF N.Y Yankees -150 at MINNESOTA +122 Detroit -120 at TORONTO -102 at TAMPA BAY -201 Athletics +162 Boston -116 at TEXAS -107 at HOUSTON -147 Kansas City +121 Seattle -140 at LA ANGELS +115 National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at ST. LOUIS OFF San Francisco OFF LA Dodgers -216 at CINCINNATI +174 Milwaukee -140 at PITTSBURGH +115 Philadelphia -140 at WASHINGTON +115 at CHICAGO CUBS -144 Atlanta +118 San Diego -175 at COLORADO +142 at ARIZONA -133 Miami +110 Interleague FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at N.Y METS -143 Baltimore +117

Pro baseball American League z-Tampa Bay z-New York Boston Toronto Baltimore Central Division Chicago Cleveland Detroit Minnesota Kansas City West Division Houston Texas Seattle Athletics Los Angeles

Monday’s games

National League East Division

W 88 83 74 71 69

L 63 68 77 81 81

Pct GB .583 — .550 5 .490 14 .467 17½ .460 18½

W 94 84 75 75 70

L 57 67 76 76 81

Pct .623 .556 .497 .497 .464

W z-Los Angeles 92 San Diego 82 Arizona 80 San Francisco 62 Colorado 55 z-clinched playoff berth

L 59 68 71 89 95

Pct GB .609 — .547 9½ .530 12 .411 30 .367 36½

Atlanta Philadelphia Miami Washington New York Central Division z-Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati West Division

W 91 87 82 75 73

L 59 63 68 76 78

Pct GB .607 — .580 4 .547 9 .497 16½ .483 18½

W 77 77 71 70 66

L 74 75 79 80 84

Pct GB .510 — .507 ½ .473 5½ .467 6½ .440 10½

W 75 74 70 61 57

L 75 76 81 90 93

Pct GB .500 — .493 1 .464 5½ .404 14½ .380 18

Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland 3 Baltimore 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Detroit 6, Toronto 5 N.Y. Yankees 8, Minnesota 3 L.A. Angels 6, Seattle 4

Tuesday’s games

Tampa Bay 2, Athletics 1 Cleveland 7, Chicago White Sox 6 Detroit at Toronto, n Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, n N.Y. Yankees at Minnesota, n Boston at Texas, n Kansas City at Houston, n Seattle at L.A. Angels, n

Wednesday’s games

Chicago White Sox (Kay 9-9) at Cleveland (Messick 11-9), 12:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Rodón 6-3) at Minnesota (Mat-

GB — 10 19 19 24

Monday’s games

L.A. Dodgers 4, Cincinnati 1 Baltimore 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago Cubs 7, Atlanta 3 St. Louis 2, San Francisco 1 San Diego 8, Colorado 7 Arizona 8, Miami 7

Tuesday’s games

L.A. Dodgers 4, Cincinnati 0 Washington 6, Philadelphia 3 Milwaukee 5, Pittsburgh 1 Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, n Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, n San Francisco at St. Louis, n San Diego at Colorado, n Miami at Arizona, n

Wednesday’s games

MLB glance East Division

thews 9-10), 12:40 p.m. Detroit (TBD) at Toronto (Scherzer 2-8), 2:07 p.m. Athletics (Basso 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Martinez 14-4), 5:40 p.m. Baltimore (Bassitt 7-5) at N.Y. Mets (Stock 1-3), 6:10 p.m. Boston (Bennett 9-7) at Texas (deGrom 109), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Lynch 5-5) at Houston (Javier 2-5), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Kirby 9-11) at L.A. Angels (Kikuchi 1-5), 8:38 p.m.

San Francisco (Molina 3-1) at St. Louis (Liberatore 5-14), 12:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Snell 4-1) at Cincinnati (Abbott 6-11), 5:40 p.m. Milwaukee (Henderson 10-3) at Pittsburgh (Jones 4-6), 5:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Wheeler 12-5) at Washington (Cavalli 12-5), 5:45 p.m. Baltimore (Bassitt 7-5) at N.Y. Mets (Stock 1-3), 6:10 p.m. Atlanta (Ritchie 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Imanaga 10-10), 6:40 p.m. San Diego (Ray 12-8) at Colorado (Adams 0-0), 7:40 p.m. Miami (Gusto 1-5) at Arizona (Kelly 9-13), 8:40 p.m.

Pro football NFL glance Monday’s game

Kansas City 31, Denver 10

Thursday’s games

Detroit at Buffalo, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday’s games

Carolina at Atlanta, noon Cincinnati at Houston, noon Cleveland at Tampa Bay, noon Green Bay at N.Y. Jets, noon Minnesota at Chicago, noon New Orleans at Baltimore, noon Philadelphia at Tennessee, noon Pittsburgh at New England, noon Jacksonville at Denver, 3:05 p.m. Las Vegas at L.A. Chargers, 3:05 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 3:25 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 3:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Kansas City, 7:20 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 21

N.Y. Giants at L.A. Rams, 7:15 p.m.

Late Monday Kansas City 31, Denver 10

Denver 7 0 3 0 — 10 Kansas City 7 7 10 7 — 31 First Quarter KC—Mahomes 15 run (Butker kick), 8:11. Den—Engram 19 pass from Nix (Lutz kick), 3:48. Second Quarter KC—Rice 13 pass from Mahomes (Butker kick), 1:39. Third Quarter KC—K.Walker 60 run (Butker kick), 12:43. Den—FG Lutz 31, 7:34. KC—FG Butker 28, 3:17. Fourth Quarter KC—K.Walker 2 pass from Mahomes (Butker kick), 14:39. A—73,543. Den KC First downs 9 19 Total Net Yards 176 392 Rushes-yards 15-61 38-220 Passing 115 172 Punt Returns 2-36 2-7 Kickoff Returns 5-138 3-78 Interceptions Ret. 1-24 1-5 Comp-Att-Int 17-28-1 15-27-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-16 2-12 Punts 6-52.333 4-54.5 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 7-52 7-60 Time of Possession 26:18 33:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Denver, Dobbins 8-36, Harvey 3-18, Franklin 1-5, Nix 3-2. Kansas City, Walker 23-173, Johnson 8-24, Mahomes 7-23. PASSING—Denver, Nix 17-28-1-131. Kansas City, Mahomes 15-27-1-184. RECEIVING—Denver, Engram 4-43, Bryant 4-42, Harvey 4-23, Sutton 2-11, Trautman 2-10, Waddle 1-2. Kansas City, Kelce 3-71, Walker 3-18, Worthy 3-18, Johnson 2-44, Rice 2-19, Briningstool 1-9, Gray 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

College football National schedule Thursday

EAST Syracuse (1-1) at Pittsburgh (2-0), 6:30 p.m.

Friday

SOUTH Miami (2-0) at Wake Forest (2-0), 6:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST Houston (2-0) at Texas Tech (2-0), 7 p.m. FAR WEST Portland St. (0-3) at Oregon (1-1), 9:30 p.m.

Saturday

EAST Coastal Carolina (1-1) at Delaware (1-1), 10:30 a.m. Buffalo (1-1) at Penn St. (2-0), 11 a.m. Maine (1-2) at Boston College (1-1), 1 p.m. Stonehill (1-2) at UMass (2-0), 2:30 p.m. Southern Cal (3-0) at Rutgers (0-2), 2:30 p.m. Virginia Tech (2-0) at Maryland (2-0), 6:30 p.m. SOUTH Mercer (2-1) at Georgia Tech (0-2), 11 a.m. North Carolina (2-0) at Clemson (1-1), 11 a.m. NC State (1-1) at Vanderbilt (2-0), 11:45 a.m. Florida St. (1-1) at Alabama (2-0), 2:30 p.m. SMU (2-0) at Louisville (1-1), 2:30 p.m. Ball St. (1-1) at Liberty (1-1), 3 p.m. Stanford (1-1) at Duke (2-0), 3 p.m. Mississippi St. (2-0) at South Carolina (2-0), 3:15 p.m. East Carolina (0-2) at Old Dominion (1-1), 5 p.m. Point (Ga.) (0-0) at Charleston Southern (1-2), 5 p.m. Charlotte (0-2) at Appalachian St. (2-0), 5 p.m. Dayton (2-0) at E. Kentucky (1-2), 5 p.m. FIU (1-1) at FAU (1-1), 5 p.m. Florida (2-0) at Auburn (2-0), 6 p.m. Ohio (1-1) at South Alabama (1-1), 6 p.m. Delaware St. (2-1) at South Florida (2-0), 6 p.m. Nevada (1-1) at Middle Tennessee (1-1), 6 p.m. Georgia Southern (1-1) at Jacksonville St. (1-2), 6 p.m. UT Martin (1-2) at Memphis (2-1), 6 p.m. UConn (1-1) at Southern Miss. (1-1), 6 p.m.

Georgia St. (2-0) at UCF (1-1), 6 p.m. Virginia (2-0) vs. West Virginia (2-0) at Charlotte, N.C., 6:30 p.m. Kennesaw St. (1-1) at Tennessee (2-0), 6:45 p.m. MIDWEST Kansas (1-1) vs. Arizona St. (1-1) at London, United Kingdom, 11 a.m. Kent St. (1-1) at Ohio St. (1-1), 11 a.m. Bowling Green (0-2) at Iowa St. (1-1), 11 a.m. Akron (1-1) at Minnesota (1-1), 11 a.m. E. Michigan (1-2) at Wisconsin (1-1), 11:30 a.m. Wyoming (1-1) at Cent. Michigan (1-1), noon S. Illinois (2-1) at Illinois (1-1), 1 p.m. Temple (1-1) at Toledo (1-1), 2 p.m. E. Illinois (1-2) at Illinois St. (3-0), 2 p.m. UTEP (1-1) at Michigan (2-0), 2:30 p.m. Cincinnati (2-0) vs. Miami (Ohio) (1-1) at Cincinnati, 2:30 p.m. W. Kentucky (0-2) at Indiana (2-0), 3 p.m. N. Iowa (1-1) at Iowa (2-0), 3 p.m. Marshall (1-1) at Missouri St. (1-1), 5:30 p.m. Troy (2-0) at Missouri (2-0), 6 p.m. North Dakota (3-0) at Nebraska (2-0), 6:15 p.m. Michigan St. (2-0) at Notre Dame (2-0), 6:30 p.m. Colorado (2-0) at Northwestern (1-0), 6:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST North Texas (1-1) at Texas State (0-2), 11 a.m. Georgia (2-0) at Arkansas (1-1), 11 a.m. Kentucky (1-1) at Texas A&M (2-0), 2:30 p.m. W. Michigan (1-1) at Rice (1-1), 6 p.m. Murray St. (1-2) at Oklahoma St. (1-1), 6 p.m. New Mexico (2-0) at Oklahoma (1-1), 6:30 p.m. Arkansas St. (1-1) at TCU (1-1), 7 p.m. East Texas A&M (1-2) at Tulsa (2-0), 7 p.m. UTSA (2-0) at Texas (2-0), 7 p.m. FAR WEST Duquesne (0-2) at Washington St. (0-2), 2:30 p.m. Utah St. (0-2) at Utah (2-0), 2:30 p.m. Wagner (1-2) at California (1-1), 2:30 p.m. E. Washington (1-2) at Washington (2-0), 6:15 p.m. BYU (2-0) at Colorado St. (2-0), 6:30 p.m. San Diego (0-2) at Cal Poly (2-1), 7 p.m. N. Arizona (2-1) at Utah Tech (0-3), 7 p.m. Stetson (1-2) at UC Davis (2-1), 9 p.m. South Dakota (3-0) at Boise St. (1-1), 9 p.m. James Madison (2-0) at San Diego St. (1-1), 9 p.m. N. Dakota St. (3-0) at Sacramento St. (1-2), 9:30 p.m. N. Illinois (0-2) at Arizona (1-1), 9:30 p.m. Montana (3-0) at Oregon St. (0-2), 10 p.m. Fresno St. (1-1) at San Jose St. (2-1), 10 p.m. Purdue (1-1) at UCLA (2-0), 10 p.m.

State schedule

Tulane (1-1) at Kansas St. (2-0), 11 a.m. Louisiana Tech (1-1) at Baylor (1-1), 3 p.m. Southeastern (1-2) at UL-Monroe (0-2), 3:30 p.m. Louisiana Christian (1-0) at Southern (1-2), 6 p.m. Nicholls (2-1) at Sam Houston St. (0-2), 6 p.m. LSU (2-0) at Ole Miss (2-0), 6:30 p.m. McNeese St. (1-2) at UT Rio Grande Valley (1-2), 7 p.m. Northwestern (0-3) at Weber St. (1-2), 7 p.m. UAB (1-1) at UL (1-1), 7 p.m.

Transactions Basketball National Basketball Association

BROOKLYN NETS — Waived G Dwight Murray Jr. and G Isaiah Wong. DETROIT PISTONS — Waived F Dawson Garcia and F Basheer Jihad. INDIANA PACERS — Waived F Keion Brooks Jr., G Cameron Hildreth, F M.J. Iraldi and G Wade Taylor IV. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — Waived F Johnny O’Neil.

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ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette from the practice squad. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed WR Gage Larvadain to the practice squad. Released K Jake Moody from the practice squad.

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Big changes inside Four Seasons; Tatlo makes comeback In a culinary shuffling of the deck, the restaurant led by chef Donald Link and his group inside the Four Seasons Hotel WHERE and Private Residences in downtown New Orleans is trading a NOLA sweeping river view for higher EATS profile placement in the luxury Subscribe hotel’s ground floor, and it’s beto our free ing revamped as a new kind of restaurant. newsletter Chemin à la Mer will move from for all the latest its original location on the hotel’s food news. fifth floor overlooking the MissisVisit nola.com/ sippi River and Spanish Plaza. It nolaeats will soon open off the hotel’s lobby, just past the Chandelier Bar. That space had been home to Miss River, the lux restaurant the hotel developed with local chef Alon Shaya. Miss River has run its course after a five-year partnership, closing permanently at the end of August. Chemin à la Mer, which remains open throughout the move, is scheduled to open in the new location on Sept. 23.

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A few steps off one of the more boisterous blocks of Bourbon Street, there’s a small wine bar that has always offered a more debonair den for a nice drink in the French Quarter. This was Patrick’s Bar Vin, part of the Hotel Mazarin (730 Bienville St.). It was the place to ﬁnd proprietor and namesake Patrick Van Hoorebeek, a well-known French Quarter raconteur. The bar also has been the clubhouse for Krewe of Cork, the

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TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2026. There are 106 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 16, 1893, the largest land run in U.S. history occurred as more than 100,000 White settlers rushed to claim over more than 6 million acres of land in what is now northern Oklahoma. The land had been acquired by the forcibly displaced Cherokee Nation, which came under U.S. pressure to sell land rights before the run. Also on this date: In 1810, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called on his parishioners to join him in a rebellion against Spanish rule, marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. In 1908, General Motors was founded in Flint, Michigan, by William C. Durant. In 1940, Samuel T. Rayburn of Texas was ﬁrst elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; he would hold the post for a record 17 years, spanning three separate terms. In 1966, the Metropolitan Opera ofﬁcially opened its new opera house at New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts with the world premiere of Samuel Barber’s “Antony and Cleopatra.” In 1982, the massacre of more than 1,300 Palestinian men, women and children at the hands of Israeli-allied Christian Phalange militiamen began in west Beirut’s Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. In 2007, O.J. Simpson was arrested in the alleged armed

robbery of sports memorabilia collectors in Las Vegas. (Simpson was later convicted of kidnapping and armed robbery and sentenced to nine to 33 years in prison; he was released in 2017.) In 2013, Aaron Alexis, a former U.S. Navy reservist, went on a shooting rampage inside the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people before being fatally shot by police. In 2021, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France had killed Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the leader of the Islamic State group in the Greater Sahara. Macron’s office said alSahrawi personally ordered the killing of six French aid workers and their Nigerien colleagues in 2020 and was behind a 2017 attack that killed U.S. and Niger military personnel. Today’s birthdays: Actor George Chakiris is 94. Actor Ed Begley Jr. is 77. Author-historianfilmmaker Henry Louis Gates Jr. is 76. Country singer David Bellamy (The Bellamy Brothers) is 76. Actor Mickey Rourke is 74. Jazz musician Earl Klugh is 73. Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Yount is 71. Magician David Copperfield is 70. Actor Jennifer Tilly is 68. Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Orel Hershiser is 68. Baseball Hall of Famer Tim Raines is 67. Singer Richard Marx is 63. Comedian Molly Shannon is 62. Singer Marc Anthony is 58. Comedianactor Amy Poehler is 55. Singersongwriter Musiq Soulchild is 49. Actor Alexis Bledel is 45. Actor Madeline Zima is 41. Rock singer-musician Nick Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 34.

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Continued from page 1D Carnival marching krewe over which Van Hoorebeek presides as perennial king. Now, however, Van Hoorebeek is out at his former wine bar, and he is in search of a new home to set up shop again. It’s the end of a 15-year afﬁliation with the French Quarter hotel. “It’s been 15 wonderful years, but management prefers a new direction,” Van Hoorebeek said of the change. “So it’s time to go; we need a new place.” Van Hoorebeek hopes to open a new version of Patrick’s Bar Vin, ideally in the French Quarter and attached to another hotel that can accommodate krewe events. “I’m looking for a new beginning, and hopefully it will be my last hoorah,” he said. “So it has to be the right ﬁt.” Meanwhile, the bar at the Hotel Mazarin remains open, and will soon have a new name. “It will remain the intimate, comfortable wine bar it’s always been,” said Angelo Lugo, the hotel’s food and beverage director. She said the hotel wishes Van Hoorebeck success in his future endeavors.

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Patrick Van Hoorebeek stands behind a row of champagne flutes at Patrick’s Bar Vin.

tion for drinks after dinner or late lunches at other French Quarter restaurants. Van Hoorebeek, a native of Belgium, has been a familiar presence in New Orleans dining and wine circles since the 1980s. For 18 years, he was maître d’ at the now long-gone Bistro at the Maison de Ville, and would later move on to Peristyle, the Rib Room, Restaurant August and other local stops. The Krewe of Cork was founded in 2000 after one wine-soaked lunch at the Bistro at the Maison de Ville turned into an impromptu street procession. It now has 450 members, including many from the local hospitality business. Its parade, held two Fridays before Mardi Gras, wends around the French Quarter, and the group holds luncheons and other wine events through the year. Bar with a krewe Big names from the internaPatrick’s Bar Vin opened in 2011 tional wine business are honored in what was then called the St. as grand marshal each year. For Louis Hotel. With plush sofas and 2027, that’s Jean Trimbach, part of armchairs and lockers where reg- the 12th generation of his family’s ulars could keep bottles from their Alsace-based Trimbach winery. own collection, it was drawn up as a wine lover’s lounge. Through the Email Ian McNulty at years, it’s been a popular destina- imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

The salmon carpaccio, long a mainstay of the menu, is now cut very thin for slices that fold together like little bows between the chopsticks, accentuating their velvety texture under a light trace of pistachio oil and citrus. For the shima aji carpaccio, with slices of striped jack (brought in from Japan), the almost iridescent fish is arranged like flower petals, with splashes of ponzu and fresh duty with just a drizzle of a Peruherbs between the dense medium vian yellow pepper chili sauce to chew of its texture. set them off. A little does a lot of Steelhead trout is a rare find on work for this sauce, adding a warm a sushi menu, and an utter delight. spice. This is the ocean-going trout, much The crimson snapper roll invites different from the local trout fa- a dunk into an herb-speckled ponmiliar from Creole menus. It’s the zu sauce that clings to the bottom color of a blood orange, buttery of the roll while still preserving in flavor and supple in texture. It the freshly torn shiso leaf on top. most closely resembles salmon, On the list of cooked izakaya but the trout has its own distinct style dishes (think appetizers), flavor and is luscious against the don’t miss the broiled mussels pad of sour sushi rice, with just with miso butter cutting through a bit of chunky pickled wasabi on the tiny masago roe and toasted top. panko topping. The Origami specialty One seemingly unrerolls have a lot going on, markable hit is a simple but still feel restrained, bowl of sliced English especially compared to a cucumber treated with stereotypical signature the house “hot, sour, roll that can sometimes salty and sweet” marideploy too many comnade. It makes an elecpeting condiments. trifying bite as all these The various pieces flavors ricochet around that compose Origami’s the palate over the vegMarilyn roll — chopped etable crunch. snapper within a soy An anytime spot paper wrapper, lightly- Sake is served in traditional masu torched salmon over Origami’s arrival on it — each report for wooden boxes. Maple Street is part of a

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Broiled green mussels are topped with miso butter and masago at Origami Sushi & Izakaya.

wave of change along the commercial stretch by the Uptown universities. For decades, Origami’s new address was home to a PJ’s Coffee (and now PJ’s now plans to reopen just a block away soon at 7700 Maple St.). As Origami, the former coffee shop is a collection of small dining areas in orbit around the L-shaped sushi bar. The restaurant has a covered patio for outdoor dining and will add a private dining room soon. Origami has a full bar with a good selection of sake. Some varieties are served in a masu cup, which entails a shot glass placed in a small, open-topped cedar box. The glass is filled to overflowing, with more sake moating around it in the box. Lean in and slurp the sake off the glass, then shoot the overflow directly from the box to completed this ritualized gesture of generosity. New lunch hours (Wednesday to Friday) and take-out service are slated to begin later in September. Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

ly local clientele during its earlier run, she said. In 2025, shortly Continued from page 1D before it closed, Tatlo made a list from Bon Appetit of nine top new bars across the country. Tatlo’s tagline is “for the beIt will be a new iteration of the restaurant that first opened in witched and hex curious.” The 2021 with a menu that combined decor is thoroughly witchy, with elements of a French steakhouse books of spells, emblems and with Creole flavors. witch imagery all around a room The relocated restaurant will be STAFF FILE PHOTO By IAN McNULTy with a glowing bar, absinthe-cola Louisiana brasserie, the hotel ored walls, Spanish moss on the Cristina Quackenbush is the said, with a mix of French and rafters and, sometimes, a tarot chef of Tatlo, a French Quarter Louisiana dishes in an upscale, card reader on hand in the dining restaurant and absinthe bar based room. lively setting. A new restaurant concept is But Tatlo never felt like a theme on witchcraft. under development to take over restaurant. Instead, it was a genuChemin à la Mer’s original fifthine manifestation of the chef’s along with a dessert station in floor space, though no details are identity and spirituality through the dining room directed by the yet available. food, drink and hospitality. hotel’s pastry chef, Emily RosenChemin à la Mer’s future home Recipes were composed as berg. is already well-cast for the brasspells and chosen for a purpose, As part of the expanded partalways a positive one, Quackenserie role, with a blend of Belle nership with the hotel, Link will Epoque elegance and art deco also oversee a new food menu for bush points out. contours. the Chandelier Bar. “At its heart, Tatlo is a place The entrance leads through a where different practices, beTatlo to return in Quarter vestibule to a bar topped with liefs, cultures and paths can be rose quartz, while the dining room shared and appreciated without The French Quarter is about to progresses through a mosaic of judgment,” the chef said. “It is, get a bit more witchy with a onemarble, antiqued mirror, pearlesof-a-kind New Orleans restaurant quite simply, a witch’s bar, a place to gather, connect, celebrate and and bar making its return. cent tile and burnished brass. A enjoy good food and drink in an In 2024, a local chef known for bank of windows faces the hotel’s her way with Filipino cooking cre- environment built around compark-like green space, and details abound across the room. ated Tatlo with a speakeasy-esque munity and acceptance.” Brody LeBlanc remains execulocation off Bourbon Street, an Tatlo has a menu of modern absinthe bar, late-night hours Filipino inspired dishes and a tive restaurant chef, leading the and a deep connection to her own cocktail list strongly influenced kitchen day to day, and Link Resby absinthe. Both the dishes and taurant Group alumni Chad Ortis spirituality as a witch. Now, a year after closing, chef drinks start with the spiritual or is general manager. and founder Cristina Quackwellness properties of their ingreIn its new location, Chemin à la Mer will still keep some of its sig- enbush is bringing Tatlo back, dients, and these are listed in the menu descriptions as well. Staff nature dishes, including duck con- reopening in its original location at 240 Bourbon St., in a space can guide diners to choices based fit, Ora King salmon, pan-roasted attached to the landmark Old Ab- on these properties. drum and Creole gumbo. For instance, the Protection New dishes in the works include sinthe House bar. The reopening Noodles are egg noodles sluiced shrimp étouffée, crab and artiis scheduled for Oct. 16. “It’s the same team with renewed with garlic oil and roasted garlic choke au gratin, moules frites, and topped with an edible candle spirit, renewed energy,” she said. lapin à la moutarde and crêpes made of butter that’s lit at the taLast year, the chef said operatSuzette, a flambéed dessert prepared tableside. ble to melt into the dish. Garlic is ing costs were too high at the Befitting a brasserie, lunch ser- location, and she began looking known for its antimicrobial propfor new spaces to reopen. In the vice will be a new emphasis for erties. At Tatlo, it’s recommended the restaurant, which is aiming to intervening months, however, for repelling evil spirits, too. host business meals and the long, she and the landlord were able to Tatlo will begin taking reservacome to new terms that she’s con- tions in October. social lunches for which New Orleans is known. fident will make Tatlo work again. Jazz brunch with a live band Despite a Bourbon Street adEmail Ian McNulty at will be a feature of the weekends, dress, the restaurant had a large- imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

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n Noteworthy! The 30th New Orleans International Piano Competition, presented by Musical Arts Society of New Orleans, culminated on a Sunday afternoon in Roussel Hall of Loyola University. The Loyola University College of Music and Media was the hosting force and Alan Chow, the jury chairman. Additional jury members were Angela Cheng,Alvin Chow, Sofya Gulyak, Christopher Harding, Igal Kesselman,Yong Hi Moon, and Yoshikazu Nagai. This was also the 43rd Keyboard Festival and the 26th Piano Institute. Steinway & Sons and the late Richard Goula and his Thistlewood Foundation were top supporters. The week preceding the finals was chock-a-block with pianistic and pedagogical activities, many focused on the 12 semifinalists, who were chosen out of a record number of 240 auditions from 29 countries. All received hearty congratulations, but just three competed in the NOIPC Final Round Concerto with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra playing. An awards ceremony followed. Tiffany Adler, T. Adler LLC, designed the art for the cover of the handsome program that had special greetings from Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, Sheryl Kennedy Haydel, Ph.D., dean of Loyola’s host college, and, from MASNO, board president Robert Edgecombe and Cara McCool Woolf, execuAllan and Jill Ledbetter Marshall tive and artistic director. And the winners! Shangru Du, Best Performance of a Work by Chopin, given by Faina Lushtak; Kevin Ahfat, Best Performance of the Commissioned Work, given by Jason Burge and Rebekka Veith; and Yu-Ang Fan, Jury Discretionary Award, given by Michael Boucree. The top three laurels went to Adria Ye, United States, third prize — The Toni and Allan Ledbetter Bronze Medal; Shangru Du, China, second prize — The Silver Medal; and Evgeny Konnov, Russia, first prize — The Richard Goula Gold Medal, given by the Thistlewood Foundation. Applause was thunderous. The glorious pianism added a social component at a post-party in the Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co., where MASNO supporters issued congratulations as they sipped and supped. First-place winner Evgeny Konnov, the Gold Medalist, will be spotlighted Thursday night when the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) Opening Night presents him at the Orpheum Theater. He will play Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto.

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n Light the Way The Alexander Room in Metairie was the site for the social whirl, when Lantern Light held its seventh annual gala that featured dining (Dooky Chase Restaurant and Hobnobber Café), dancing, a silent auction, and fun prizes. Members of the Bucktown Boys, which is led by Leroy Dufrene, received kudos for nearly 20 years of commitment to LL; Susan Mays was the hailed and honored volunteer, and the late George Rojas was remembered for his Kenitha Grooms-Williams, Donald years of service. “Marching Forward, Lighting the Way” Batiste, Alex DeLarge titled the event that celebrated hope, service and community. Kenitha Grooms-Williams, LL’s executive director, credited donor support in making new initiatives possible. Among the attendees — many with signiﬁcant professional titles — were Bryan Duplantier, Linda Haines, Robert Hale, Julie Henderson, Joann Maurer, Lena A. Stewart, Charles Stiebing III, Mary Champagne-Barnes,Terrel and Hattie Broussard, Dr. Timothy and Regina Molony, Dr. Dan and Jean Jens, Sister Mary Lou Specha, PBVM, Peggy Honore, Colleen Johnson,Tracey Rollins, and Karen Rojas, daughter of George, and the winner of the evening’s grand prize: a three-night stay for two in Las Vegas. The “Marching Forward” of the gala got musical motion when show band BRW had guests dancing with delight.

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n Cocktails and Conservation For two-plus lively hours, the Uptown home of Drs. Leslie and Lance Estrada housed the hobnobbing presented by The Nature Conservancy. At 7:15 p.m., Mitch Reid executive Cathy and John Schieffelin, David and Caroline director of the Southern Deltas Kearney Seth Blitch Region (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama) spoke on the Mitch Reid, interconnectivity in these three Dennis Lauscha, states, particularly with the resMary LaVigne toration of the Gulf Coast. A Q & A capped the program. Cuisine awaited, thanks to Patti Constantin’s catering, which included earlier passed hors d’oeuvres, and design. The dining room table was decorated with a large wooden alligator sculpture and thematic fresh ﬂowers, as well as the elaborate food spread. The alligator sauce piquant was a big hit. Noted were Merritt Lane III, Hardie and Laura French, Dennis Lauscha, Kendall and Ben Hales, Melissa and Gerard Henry, Mary LaVigne, Cathy and Dr. John Schieffelin, Zack Lemann, Josephine Cangelosi, Jill Dupre and Josh Mayer, and Susan Langenhennig of the Conservancy. To mention a few who were regaled as they departed. Party gifts were bottles of honey freshly jarred by the hosting Estradas from the family apiary.

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n Installation The 12th oldest Rotary Club in the world is that of New Orleans. Whereas the weekly meetings on Wednesday bring William Nunn, Adilah members together, Brodie Anne Kiefer, Tom McAlister, Michael dinner was the foDuplantier, Ellen yellin cus recently when installation was the Norman order of the evening. Members headed Robinson, to the second-ﬂoor ballroom of Harrah’s Hotel. Charles L.“Chuck” Mutz, who was acErnesto companied by spouse Deanna McLendon, Carballo, was tapped as the new president of the Denny 116-year-old club, succeeding Tom McAliEbersole ster. The president-elect is Anthony DiNatale. Angele Thibodeaux Burns, Lucas Morehouse and Jeremy Hunnewell answer in turn to vice president, secretary and treasurer. New board members are Adilah Brodie and William Nunn, while those serving a second term are Anne Zoller Kiefer, Charles Neyrey, Ernesto Carballo, Neil Baum, and Peter Waring. Norman Robinson emceed. Included, too, were guests of the above, past district governors John Olinde and Randal Feldman, and past presidents Mike Duplantier, Ellen Yellin, and Kelleigh Payne. Still others were Bobby Dandry, De’Anne Lucario, Kristie Green,Allan Eickelmann, Daphne Powell, Seth Nehrbass, and the mother and stepdad of Chuck Mutz, Penny Mutz-Youmans and Rudy Youmans. Pleasures of the table, served buffet-style, were purveyed by the host hotel of Caesars New Orleans.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT: INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPT: NOAB TITLE: SEWER PUMP & LIFT STATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES EVENT NO: 4774 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SLDBE OPPORTUNITY: WAIVED RELEASED ON: Friday, September 4, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST PRE-BID CONFERENCE & SITE VISIT: N/A Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal. If you wish to receive no‐ tiﬁcation of addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing about this event, register as a sup‐ plier or update your sup‐ plier account (if already registered) and select the following commodity code(s): COMMODITY CODE(s): 913-81 The City of New Orleans strongly encourages mi‐ nority-owned and women-owned busi‐ nesses, socially and eco‐ nomically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcon‐ tracting opportunities pursuant to this solicita‐ tion. For more information about this event, go to www.nola.gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Por‐ tal” under “BIDS & CON‐ TRACTS”. Once on the Supplier Portal, search “Open Events.” Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans. James C. Simmons, Jr., Chief Procurement Ofﬁcer Advertising Dates: September 4, 11 and 16, 2026 NOCP 9264 199664-sept 4-11-16-3t $98.19 PUBLIC NOTICE --Advertisement for Bids Conquering Word Ministries 812 Ave F, Marrero, LA 70072 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127 812 Ave F, Marrero, , LA 70072 - Sealed bids will be received at https:// www.centralauctionh ouse.com until October 13, 2026. A Pre-Bid Con‐ ference will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Octo‐ ber 2, 2026, at 812 Ave F, Marrero, LA 70072. 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived at https://www. centralauctionhouse. com until October 13, 2026. A Pre-Bid Confer‐ ence will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 1, 2026, at 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Or‐ leans, LA 70127. Work includes all labor, materials, and equip‐ ment necessary for building renovations, in‐ cluding structural, inte‐ rior/exterior, plumbing, electrical, and general construction. Bidding documents are available online at: https://www.centralauct ionhouse.com

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Public Notices Bids/Proposals

Requirements: · 5% Bid Bond required; 100% Performance & Payment Bonds for awarded contract · Contractors must be li‐ censed in Louisiana (Building Construction) · Must be registered in SAM.gov and provide UEI This project is funded in part by FEMA and is sub‐ ject to all applicable fed‐ eral regulations, includ‐ ing EEO and related com‐ pliance requirements. Small, minority-owned, and women-owned busi‐ ness enterprises are en‐ couraged to submit bids. No geographic prefer‐ ence will be given. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are li‐ censed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the clas‐ sification of Building Construction. The Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a pe‐ riod of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner re‐ serves the right to reject all bids for just cause, in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope la‐ beled: 812 Ave F, Marrero, LA 70072: "Bid – CWM Sanc‐ tuary with School with 406 mitigation and do‐ nated resources" 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127: – CWM Chef "Bid Menteur – Equipment Storage (Building/Shed)" The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids. Contact: Carolyn R. Treaudo – (504) 228-3328 200561-SEP 16-23-30-3T $952.63 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procure‐ ment Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM (CDT) on October 13, 2026 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabu‐ lation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be re‐ jected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODA‐ TIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMO‐ DATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Building Improvements at Alice M. Harte Charter School 5300 Berkley Drive. New Orleans, LA 70131 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB 26-FAC-0099 Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from Mathes Brierre Architects 201 St Charles Avenue, Suite 2200 New Orleans, LA 70170-2403 504-586-9303 Contact: Steve Faust sfaust@mathesbrierre.co m Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF format All Bids must be accom‐ panied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alter‐ nates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety com‐ li d d b i

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Public Notices Bids/Proposals y y pany licensed to do busi‐ ness in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it ob‐ ligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten per‐ cent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, and shall be accompanied by ap‐ propriate power of attor‐ ney. No Bid Bond indicat‐ ing an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is accept‐ able. The successful Bidder shall be required to fur‐ nish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond written by a company li‐ censed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Con‐ tract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as ap‐ proved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana. If the Surety is not listed on the Trea‐ sury List, and has less than an “A-“ rating (as shown in the latest edi‐ tion of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide) the maxi‐ mum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fif‐ teen percent of the Surety’s policyhold‐ ers' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insur‐ ance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an “A”- rat‐ ing or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide), the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Surety’s policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attor‐ ney-in-fact, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on Oc‐ tober 1, 2026 at Alice M. Harte Charter School lo‐ cated at 5300 Berkley Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 Attendance at this con‐ ference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site lo‐ cated at 5300 Berkley Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and require‐ ments of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after re‐ ceipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In ac‐ cordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertise‐ ment bids, and those re‐ quired on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUND‐ ING:

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Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are re‐ ceived. As a result, pur‐ suant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Con‐ tract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) cal‐ endar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days.

domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualiﬁes by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten per‐ cent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, and shall be accompanied by ap‐ propriate power of attor‐ ney. No Bid Bond indicat‐ ing an obligation of less than ﬁve percent (5%) by any method is accept‐ able.

The Instructions to Bid‐ ders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all require‐ ments contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein. By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 16, 2026 (2) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 23, 2026 (3) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 30, 2026 200699-sep 16-23-30-3t $322.30 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procure‐ ment Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM CDT on Thurs‐ day, October 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabu‐ lation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be re‐ jected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODA‐ TIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMO‐ DATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: Lobby Window Im‐ provements @ Lake For‐ est Elementary Charter School 11110 Lake Forest Blvd New Orleans, LA 70128 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB No. 26-FAC-0103 Complete Bidding Docu‐ ments may be obtained from:

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The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Con‐ tractor until the Contract Between Owner and Con‐ tractor is fully executed.

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The successful Bidder shall be required to fur‐ nish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond written by a company li‐ censed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Con‐ tract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as ap‐ proved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana. If the Surety is not listed on the Trea‐ sury List, and has less than an “A-“ rating (as shown in the latest edi‐ tion of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide) the maxi‐ mum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fif‐ teen percent of the Surety’s policyhold‐ ers' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insur‐ ance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an “A”- rat‐ ing or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide), the maximum amount for Contract which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Surety’s policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attor‐ ney-in-fact, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. CDT Thurs‐ day, October 1, 2026 at Lake Forest Elementary Charter School located at 11110 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128 Attendance at this con‐ ference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site lo‐ cated at 11110 Lake For‐ est Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and require‐ ments of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after re‐ ceipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In ac‐ cordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertise‐ ment bids, and those re‐ quired on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are re‐ ceived. As a result, pur‐ suant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Con‐ tract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) cal‐ d d f i f

Public Notices Bids/Proposals y endar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner speciﬁcally reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-ﬁve (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Con‐ tractor until the Contract Between Owner and Con‐ tractor is fully executed. INCORPORATION OF IN‐ STRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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Questions and com‐ ments regarding this Bid must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist Parish, Purchas‐ ing & Procurement De‐ partment, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p. montz@Stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. local time on October 9, 2026.

The Bureau of Purchas‐ ing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourc‐ ing event and subse‐ quent modiﬁcations via addendum. Note that you would receive those noti‐ ﬁcations if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the re‐ lease of the sourcing event:

The Parish reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid and to waive any irregularities or informalities inciden‐ tal thereto, and to accept any bid, which the Parish feels serves its best in‐ terest. Such action will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues.

By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement

St. John the Baptist Parish is an equal oppor‐ tunity employer.

Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 16, 2026 (2) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 23, 2026 (3) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 30, 2026

Any person with disabili‐ ties requiring Special Ac‐ commodation must con‐ tact the St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish Council Ofﬁce at (985) 652-9569 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, veteran-owned busi‐ nesses, labor surplus area ﬁrms and/or Section 3 businesses are encour‐ aged to participate.

200693-SEP 16-23-30-3T $322.30 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH RESERVE SIDEWALK PROJECT Sealed Bids will be re‐ ceived by St. John the Baptist Parish Purchas‐ ing and Procurement De‐ partment in St. John the Baptist Parish Govern‐ ment Complex Building, 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, La. 70068, at the receptionist's desk, or electronically submitted on www.centralbidding. com until 9:45 A.M. Local Time, October 16, 2026. Bids shall be addressed to the St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish Purchasing and Procurement. Bid en‐ velopes shall be sealed, display the name, ad‐ dress, and Louisiana State Contractor’s Li‐ cense Number, and be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “2026.20 RESERVE SIDE‐ WALK PROJECT.” Any bids received after the speciﬁed time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. Local Time October 16, 2026, in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers located at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. Bid documents may be viewed on or down‐ loaded from the parish website, www.sjbparish. com; obtained by con‐ tacting Peter Montz or Mellissa Tassara at the above address, phone 985-652-9569, or p. montz@Stjohn-la.gov or m.tassara@Stjohn-la.gov or downloaded and Bids electronically submitted on www.centralbidding. com. Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for condi‐ tions of employment to be observed and mini‐ mum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Davis-Bacon Act), Sec‐ tion 3 (Low Income Resi‐ dent Participation) of the Housing and Urban De‐ velopment Act pf 1968, Section 109 (Non-Dis‐ crimination) of the Hous‐ ing and Community De‐ velopment Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Dis‐ crimination Against Em‐ ployees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (NonDiscrimination Against Individuals with Disabili‐ ties) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, and all applica‐ ble laws and regulations of the Federal govern‐ ment and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance require‐ ments.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1811 W. Airline High‐ way, LaPlace, LA 70068 on October 6, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., local time. Site visits will occur im‐ mediately following the pre-bid meeting at each site included in the bid package.

Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as veriﬁed on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract.

COMMODITY CODE(s): 918, 918.65, 949, 949-90 The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minorityowned and womenowned businesses, so‐ cially and economically disadvantaged busi‐ nesses and small busi‐ nesses to respond to this solicitation, or to partici‐ pate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. Any person with disabilities requires special accom‐ modation must contact the buyer listed within the bid no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola. gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Portal” under “BIDS & CONTRACTS”. Once on the Supplier Por‐ tal, search “Open Events.” Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL

James Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Ofﬁcer

Publish: September 16, 2026 September 23, 2026 September 30, 2026

Advertising Dates: September 9, 16 and 23, 2026 NOCP 9266

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TITLE: RE-BID 4 UNEMPLOYMENT COST & MANAGEMENT CLAIMS SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4778 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: OCTOBER 8, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M. Meeting ID: 258 189 991 715 842 Passcode: ZK3zR37X

Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal. If this solicitation is fed‐ erally funded, prospec‐ tive bidder/respondent must pay particular at‐ tention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana.

PUBLIC NOTICE --AUCTION

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AUCTION OF CITY PROPERTY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT September 9, 2026 Pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 30718 M.C.S., I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder in cash, in the Records and Real Estate Ofﬁce, City Hall 5W06, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., cer‐ tain portions of ground, together with all the im‐ provements thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being a portion of John Churchill Chase Street between Squares 25 and 26, bounded by South Pe‐ ters Street and Conven‐ tion Center Boulevard (the "JCC Street Parcel"), and a portion of Square 26 26 (the "Square Strip"), all as shown on a survey, drawing number M-247, prepared by Gan‐ dolfo Kuhn, LLC, dated November 10, 2025, and revised December 11, 2025 (collectively, the "Property"), which Prop‐ erty is no longer needed for public purposes. The Property is more particu‐ larly described as fol‐ lows: JCC STREET PARCEL Begin at the intersection of the westerly line of Convention Center Boule‐ vard and the southerly li f h h hill

Public Notices Bids/Proposals y line of John Churchill Chase Street; thence along the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street and the northerly line of Square 26, S81°38'15"W a distance of 307.14 feet to the northwest corner of Square 26; thence N08°23'45"W a distance of 41.41 feet to a point; thence N01°43'45"W a distance of 3.37 feet to the northern line of John Churchill Chase Street, also being the southwest corner of Square 25; thence N81°38'15"E a dis‐ tance of 292.54 feet to a point; thence N44°52'08"E a distance of 10.09 feet to the division line between Square 25 and Square 12-A; thence N15°03'35"E a distance of 47.12 feet to the westerly line of Convention Center Boulevard; thence along said line S00°44'38"E a distance of 94.88 feet to the point of beginning, containing 14,263 square feet. SQUARE 26 STRIP Begin at the intersection of the westerly line of Convention Center Boule‐ vard and the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street; thence along said line of Con‐ vention Center Boulevard S08°23'45"E a distance of 2.38 feet to a point; thence along a line paral‐ lel to and 2.38 feet south of John Churchill Chase Street S81°38'15"W a dis‐ tance of 307.14 feet to the easterly line of South Peters Street; thence along said line N08°23'45"W a distance of 2.38 feet to a point on the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street; thence along said line N81°38'15"E a distance of 307.14 feet to the west‐ erly line of Convention Center Boulevard and the point of beginning, con‐ taining 731 square feet. The starting minimum acceptable bid for the Property shall be $3,638,294.00 (Three Mil‐ lion Six Hundred ThirtyEight Thousand Two Hun‐ dred Ninety-Four and 00/100 Dollars). All sub‐ sequent bids shall be at least $1,000.00 above the previous high bid. The highest bidder shall deposit ten percent (10%) of the amount of said bid in cash at the time of adjudication to ensure the signing of the Act of Sale, which shall be passed before a li‐ censed and insured no‐ tary at the expense of the purchaser. The pur‐ chaser, in addition to the purchase price of the Property, shall pay all costs in connection with the Act of Sale, including the cost of advertise‐ ment of said sale, the ap‐ praisal cost, the cost re‐ lating to notice and pro‐ mulgation of the Ordi‐ nance, the cost of recor‐ dation of the executed Act of Sale, and all ex‐ penses relating to the closing of the sale. All costs must be paid prior to the signature of the Mayor on the Act of Sale. The Act of Sale shall be passed within one hun‐ dred twenty (120) days after the adjudication at public auction. The City reserves the right to re‐ ject any and all bids. In accordance with the recommendations of the City Planning Commis‐ sion: 1. Prior to the completion of the property disposi‐ tion, the purchaser shall make all appropriate arrangements with the Sewerage and Water d d f

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2. A servitude for public access of the pedestrian path from Convention Center Boulevard to South Peters Street shall be included in the terms of the Act of Sale; 3. If purchased by the ad‐ jacent owner, the Prop‐ erty shall be resubdi‐ vided with the adjacent parcel to form a single parcel; and 4. A zoning map amend‐ ment or a minor map ad‐ justment or zoning map/future land use map amendment shall be obtained to ensure that the entirety of the Prop‐ erty has a consistent zoning and future land use designation. The net proceeds of the sale of the Property will be placed in the Capital Projects Fund. Said sale is to be without warranty of any kind, even for the return of the purchase price, but with full substitution and sub‐ rogation of warranty rights. If the purchaser fails to pass the Act of Sale within one hundred twenty (120) days after the adjudication at pub‐ lic auction, the City ex‐ pressly reserves the right to declare the purchaser in default, to retain the ten percent (10%) de‐ posit mandated by the Ordinance, and to put the Property up for public auction again. Howard E. Nobles, III, Director Department of Property Management This notice will appear in the official journal, The Times-Picayune/New Or‐ leans Advocate on Sep‐ tember 9, 16, and 23, 2026. NOCP 9272 199973-sept 9-16-23-3t $261.93 PUBLIC NOTICE --Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived until the hour of 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 7, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th floor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 11:00 d d b

New Diesel Generator Detailed list of speciﬁca‐ tions is available at the above address. The Sher‐ iff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to ac‐ cept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities. JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. JPSO Bid # 26-OCT-0702 N-Y Project Number: 19017 ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 2, 9, and 16, 2026 199194-sep 2-9-16-3t $48.66

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ceived until the hour of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 7, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 4th ﬂoor, room 411. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday October 7, 2026 and read aloud for:

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QuantStudio5 Real Time PCR System (or equal) Detailed list of speciﬁca‐ tions is available at the above address. The Sher‐ iff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to ac‐ cept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities. JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. Bid # 26-OCT-0701 ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 2, 9 and 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE --Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Ofﬁce ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

198916-SEP 2-9-16-3T $47.67

Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived until the hour of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 30, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Adminis‐ trative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th floor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday September 30, 2026 and read aloud for: Flex-Tax Stryke Pants (or equal) Detailed list of specifica‐ tions is available at the above address. The Sher‐ iff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to ac‐ cept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities. JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. Bid # 26-SEP-3001 ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 2, 9 and 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE --ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Procurement Department 2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 5055 New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 27-0014A ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES Electronic Responses to Request for Qualifica‐ tions relative to the above will be received via email submission to the Procurement Depart‐ ment for the Orleans Parish School Board (“OPSB” or “the District”) at 2401 Westbend Park‐ way, Suite 5055, New Or‐ leans, Louisiana 70114 until 10:00 A.M. (CDT) on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Specifications and quali‐ fications documents may be obtained by visiting the District’s website at www.nolapublicschools. com; or by contacting the Executive Director of Procurement at procure‐ ment@nolapublicschoo ls.com.

198500-sept 2-9-16-3t $48.66 PUBLIC NOTICE --Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Ofﬁce ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐

The District will host a Virtual Pre-Qualiﬁcations meeting to be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (CDT).

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom. us/meeting/register/ cQf9-dA2RMizKWLMrvrE CA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing infor‐ mation about joining the meeting. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Responses to Request for Qualifications whenever such rejection is in its best interest in accor‐ dance with law. The pro‐ visions and requirements of this advertisement shall not be waived. Paul A. Lucius Executive Director of Procurement FIRST INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 SECOND INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 THIRD INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 200029-sept 9-16-23-3t $122.17 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE REGIONAL TRANSIT AU‐ THORITY INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #2026-028 BARRIER ARM ELECTRI‐ CAL POWER INSTALLA‐ TION Project Description: The Regional Transit Author‐ ity of New Orleans is seeking qualified ven‐ dors to provide electrical power installation for a barrier arm operator, per specifications in IFB 2026-028. How to obtain a copy of the IFB: Specifications and further information concerning the IFB may be obtained on Septem‐ ber 2, 2026, from the RTA’s Procureware web‐ site at https://norta. procureware.com/home. You will be required to first register on this web‐ site. The IFB can also be obtained at the Regional Transit Authority’s web‐ site at http://www.norta. com Clarification Deadline: Any questions or further information concerning this IFB must be submit‐ ted through https:// norta.procureware.com/ home by 1:00 PM on Sep‐ b l

Public Notices Bids/Proposals y p tember 22, 2026. Only written questions sub‐ mitted through the Pro‐ cureware site shall be considered ofﬁcial. All answers to questions shall be by formal ad‐ denda posted to the website under IFB 2026028. Responding to IFB: Bids shall be submitted through the RTA’s Pro‐ cureware website or de‐ livered to 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 on or before 1:00 P.M., October 2, 2026. Non-mandatory Site Visit: Vendors are wel‐ come to attend a site visit at 3900 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70119 at 10:00 A.M. on September 16, 2026. A Bid Opening will be held in the RTA Board Room located at 2817 Canal Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70119, on Fri‐ day, September 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Any ques‐ tions or further informa‐ tion concerning the IFB may be submitted Via https://norta. procureware.com/home. 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 estab‐ lished for this project as there are no subcon‐ tracting opportunities on 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. For additional information contact the RTA’s Small Business Of‐ ﬁce at 504-827-8301. The RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals submitted.

199331-SEP 2-16-2T $746.04 PUBLIC NOTICE --Region 4 ESC, Houston, TX is requesting propos‐ als from qualified and experienced firms to pro‐ vide: Employee Benefits and Retirement Enroll‐ ment Administrative Ser‐ vices #27-01 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: November 3, 2026, BE‐ FORE 2:00PM LOCAL TIME. In order to be consid‐ ered, the Offeror must complete and submit a proposal to Region 4 ESC in accordance with the solicitation documenta‐ tion available at https:// region4esc.ionwave.net or at https://esc4.net. 200567-sept 16-1t $91.77 PUBLIC NOTICE --REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 3126: As Needed Engineering Services Notice is hereby given that the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Com‐ mission for the Port of New Orleans (“NOPB”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (“Respon‐ dents”) to provide As Needed Engineering Ser‐ vices (“Services”). Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www. centralbidding.com and the SEBConnect App. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Proposals must be sub‐ mitted via Central Bid‐ ding, www.centralbidd ing.com along with five (5) bound proposals no later than 11:00 AM (CST), Friday, September 25, 2026, in order to be considered. The bound proposals must be deliv‐ ered to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Com‐ mission for the Port of New Orleans, Procure‐ ment Department, 4822 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115. Any proposal re‐ ceived (electrically or de‐ livered) after the Pro‐ posal Submission Dead‐ line will not be consid‐ ered. Respondents shall follow the instructions given in this Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to respond with a valid proposal for evaluation b h l i

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g g posal must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist Parish, Purchas‐ ing & Procurement De‐ partment, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p. montz@stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. on September 18, 2026.

NOPB CONTACT: Respon‐ dents must submit Ques‐ tions in writing to pro‐ curement@railnola.com by Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (CST). As necessary, ad‐ denda to this RFP will be issued to all respondents receiving this RFP. Ques‐ tions, answers, and all forms required will be posted on www.central bidding.com .

The Parish reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregu‐ larities or informalities incidental thereto, and to accept any proposal, which the Parish feels serves its best interest. Such action will be in ac‐ cordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues.

200244-SEP 11-16-2T $49.30 PUBLIC NOTICE --REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Any person with disabili‐ ties requiring Special Ac‐ commodation must con‐ tact the St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish Council Ofﬁce at (985) 652-9569 no later than seven (7) days prior to proposal opening. Par‐ ticipation by minority and female owned busi‐ ness, as well as busi‐ nesses located in this Parish, is encouraged.

St. John the Baptist Parish Council will re‐ ceive Proposals for the project described as fol‐ lows: Group Health Insurance St. John the Baptist Parish (herein referred to as “the Parish”) hereby issues a Request for Pro‐ posals (RFP) for qualiﬁed companies (herein re‐ ferred to as “Company”) to provide Group Health Insurance.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: September 2, 2026 September 9, 2026 September 16, 2026

Proposals shall be ad‐ dressed to the St. John the Baptist Parish Coun‐ cil and delivered to the receptionist at The St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex, 1811 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA not later than 9:45 A.M. local time on September 24, 2026. Proposal package shall be clearly marked: RFP – 2026.19 Group Health Insurance.

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THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, IN ACCOR‐ DANCE WITH ITS ADMIN‐ ISTATIVE RULES, POLI‐ CIES, AND PROCEDURES, WILL HEAR ALL PROPO‐ NENTS AND OPPONENTS TO THE ABOVE PRO‐ POSED STREET NAME CHANGE. ALL INTER‐ ESTED PARTIES ARE EN‐ COURAGED TO ATTEND AND ALL RELEVANT COM‐ MENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE EX‐ ECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE BY MAIL (1300 PERDIDO STREET, SUITE 7W03, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112, OR BY EMAIL TO CPCINFO@NOLA.GOV). THE DEADLINE FOR WRIT‐ TEN COMMENTS IS THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE MONDAY EIGHT DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE. September 2, 9 and 16, 2026 Robert D. Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 9259 199525-sept 2-9-16-3t $78.99 PUBLIC NOTICE ---

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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Any proposals received after the speciﬁed time and date will not be con‐ sidered. The sealed pro‐ posals will be read aloud at 10:00 A.M. local time on September 24, 2026 in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers located at 1811 West Air‐ line Hwy., LaPlace, LA.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMEBER 22, 2026, 1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 1300 PERDIDO STREET, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (ROOM 1E07)

Proposal documents may be viewed on or down‐ loaded from the parish website, www.sjbparish. com; obtained by con‐ tacting Peter Montz or Mellissa Levandoske at the above address, phone 985-652-9569, or p. montz@Stjohn-la.gov or m.tassara@Stjohn-la.gov or downloaded and pro‐ posals electronically submitted on www.cen tralbidding.com.

THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCOR‐ DANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE CPC ADMINISTRA‐ TIVE RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES RE‐ GARDING STREET NAMES CHANGES, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE. Street Name Change 002/26: Consideration of the renaming of Piety b d d b

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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 Ronald Schumann, Jr., Vice-President David Martin, Treasurer

Gregory Marsiglia, Secretary Kerwyn King, Commissioner Elton Jude Meyers, Commissioner Kenneth Meyn, Commissioner John Grieshaber, Commissioner Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Bank Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Mitchell L. Kirkland, P.E., Commissioner Matthew C. Martin, P.E., Commissioner Patrick J. Nunes, CISSP, 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 Grand Isle Port Commission John Cheramie – President Terrill Pizani – Vice President Kerry Besson – Sec/ Treasurer Ernie BallardCommissioner Patrick LandryCommissioner Weldon Danos- Executive Director 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 Chief of Police Marcell Rodriguez KENNER Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr. Council Members Joseph A. Stagni At-Large Div. A, George L. Branigan At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn District 1, Thomas “Tom” P. Willmott District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 3, Kristi K. McKinney District 4 Daniel W. Riehm 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 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 CLERK OF COURT P.O. Box 10 Gretna, LA 70054

(504) 364-2900 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. (504) 736-6390 WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-0318 EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 203 Plauche Court Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-0087

GRETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 5th Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 366-4374 CITY OF HARAHAN 6437 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-6383 HARAHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 6441 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-9763

GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSIONS P.O. Box 7656 Metairie, LA 70010 (504) 835-3188

TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2208

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE 170 Ludwig Lane P.O. Box 200 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196

JEAN LAFITTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2607 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-3132

GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3101 LA Highway One P.O. Box 880 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2104

CITY OF KENNER 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7200

GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICT P.O. Box 757 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196 GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION P.O. Box 500 Grand Isle, La 70358 Office phone: 985-787-2229 CITY OF GRETNA 740 Huey P. Long Avenue , Gretna, LA, 70053 P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054-0404 (504) 363-1500

KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 712-2200 CITY OF WESTWEGO 1100 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-3424 WESTWEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 401 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-5428 JEDCO 700 Churchill Parkway Avondale, LA 70094 Phone/ Fax: (504) 875-3916

In accordance wIth provIsIons of the amerIcan wIth dIsabIlItIes act amendments act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson parIsh shall not dIscrImInate agaInst IndIvIduals wIth dIsabIlItIes on the basIs of dIsabIlIty In Its servIces, programs or actIvItIes. If you requIre auxIlIary aIds or devIces, or other reasonable accommodatIon under the ada amendments act, please submIt your request to the ada coordInator at least forty-eIght (48) hours In advance or as soon as practIcal. a seventy-two (72) hour advanced notIce Is requIred to request certIfIed asl Interpreters. ada coordInator/offIce of cItIzens wIth dIsabIlItIes 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. SuitE 403 JEffErSon, la 70123 (504) 736-6086 ada@JEffPariSh.nEt Gretna, Louisiana Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session on Wednesday, September 9, 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. Mr. Terry Cox gave the invocation and Mr. & Mrs. Cox 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 Board of Review. 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as: RESOLUTION NO. 149131 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson: SECTION 1. That in accordance with advertisements in the local newspapers and the Louisiana Statutes pertaining thereto, the Jefferson Parish Council does this day now sit as a Board of Review of the assessment valuations of property in the Parish of Jefferson for the year 2026 and shall conduct a public hearing to hear from those taxpayers desiring to protest their assessment, which taxpayers shall have timely filed the reports as required by Acts 702 and 705 of 1976. (Parishwide) 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 adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026. The Chairman then announced that the Jefferson Parish Council was now duly convened as a Board of Review and would now proceed with the public hearing on assessed valuations for the year 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 149132 A resolution of the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish and sitting as a Board of Review of Tax Assessments in Jefferson Parish. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council stated that the Assessor advertised in the local newspapers as required by law, that the Jefferson Parish Council would meet on this 9th day of September, 2026 to sit as a Board of Review to hear from those taxpayers desiring to protest the value of property fixed for assessment purposes by the Assessor for inclusion on the 2026 Jefferson Parish assessment rolls, which taxpayers shall have timely filed the reports as required by Acts 702 and 705 of 1976; and WHEREAS, the Chairman announced that this Council would now receive any protests to be registered by taxpayers and that the protests so received shall be incorporated in the resolution and forwarded to the Assessor. THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. That this Council sitting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish and as a Board of Review for tax assessments does hereby notify the Assessor that a public hearing was held this day to hear any protests on value of property for assessment purposes in the Parish of Jefferson and that the following protest was received: 1. Galleria Operating Co LLC (Flanagan Bilton LLC) Parcel# 0820043551 2. ARS Management, LLC d/b/a Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport (WFG National Title) Parcel# 0920019804 3. EiBri, LLC (PRB. NO) Parcel# 820032784 4. Plus Properties, LLC Parcel# 0820041907 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008681 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008678 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008682 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008679 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008680 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008683 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008672 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008669 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008670 Asher Court Apartments, LLC Parcel# 0920008671 (Stowfirm) 5. Southeastern Hospitality Partners Llc Parcel# 0300008948 Blue Ocean Hospitality LLC Parcel# 0820045092 Vjh Hospitality LLC Parcel# 0500007998 Aum Maa Aum Lodging Llc Parcel# 0450000748A Harvey Hospitality LLC Parcel# 0300010633 (O’Connor and Associates) 6. Jay & Vishal LA LLC Parcel# 0820036528 Jay VK LLC Parcel# 0920017082 (Quantum) 7. Airline Manhattan Investors LLC Parcel# 0810002138

National Retail Properties LP Parcel# 0300004446 National Retail Properties LP Parcel# 0300005082 National Retail Properties LP Parcel# 0300004447 Leggio, Louis B Trust & Violet’s Leggio Trust Parcel# 0920027176 Brandt Ray Datsun Inc. Parcel# 0300002213 Ransome NOLA Real Property LLC Parcel# 0820000452 Westgate Investors No LLC Parcel# 0910012655 Westgate Investors No LLC Parcel# 0910001895 Wilshire Plaza Investors LLC Parcel# 0820038274 (Pivotal Tax Solutions) 8. 1601 Barataria Blvd. LLC c/o Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC #1913 Parcel# 0410003041 CPW Severn Investments LP c/o Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC #1911 Parcel# 0820037422 (Stavitsky & Associates LLC) 9. 3801 Loyola Drive LLC Parcel# 0920026297 Metsun Two Metairie LA Parcel# 0820006690 The Blake at Colonial Club Landlord LLC Parcel# 9930000732A (JLL Value and Risk Advisory) 10. BCRE 101 Riverside LLC Parcel# 0820040250 BCRE 101 Riverside LLC Parcel# 0820039803 Zelia Veterans LLC Parcel# 0820001037 2024 Eileen K Jeffer Liv Trust Parcel# 0910005213 GMB Properties 8900 Veterans LLC Parcel# 0910010543 111 Veterans Blvd. LLC Parcel# 0820028915 GMB Properties 8th St LLC Parcel# 0820025962 Gatehouse Properties LLC Parcel# 0820013528 (Ryan Tax Services) SECTION 2. That the 2026 assessment rolls be and are hereby accepted as presented by the Assessor. 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 adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026. There being no other matters to come before the Jefferson Parish Council sitting as a Board of Review, thereby by joint motion of all councilmen present, the Board of Review adjourned. It was moved by Mr. Bonano, and seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #3 on the agenda to conduct a hearing to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of ButtHedz Camp, LLC d/b/a Side Pocket Bar & Grill aka Butt-Hedz Bar & Grill should be suspended or revoked pursuant to section 4-32 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is hereby deferred to September 30, 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 9th day of September, 2026. It was moved by Mr. Bonano, and seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #4 on the agenda to conduct a hearing to determine whether the 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Club 11:11, LLC d/b/a Club 11:11 should be suspended or revoked pursuant to section 4-32 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is hereby deferred to September 30, 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 9th day of September, 2026. It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #5 on the agenda 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. (Placed on the agenda by Ms. Van Vrancken) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances) is hereby deferred to September 30, 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 9th day of September, 2026. It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #6 on the agenda of 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. (Placed on the agenda by Ms. Van Vrancken) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances) is hereby deferred to September 30, 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 9th day of September, 2026. It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #7 on the agenda of a seventh supplemental bond ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed twenty million and no/100 ($20,000,000.00) Dollars of taxable sewer revenue Bonds, series 2026 of Consolidated Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana in accordance with the terms of a General Bond ordinance, as amended; prescribing the form, and certain terms and conditions of said bonds; providing for the sale of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at

the request of the Administration) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances) is hereby deferred to September 30, 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149133 A resolution selecting to provide delivery of fuel during a declared disaster from an area outside of Southern Louisiana for the Department of Fleet Management under RFP No. 0517. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148716, adopted on the 10th day of June, 2026, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for Request for Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing delivery of fuel during a declared disaster from an area outside of Southern Louisiana for the Department of Fleet Management under RFP No. 0517; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to obtain competitive proposals as allowed by Section 2-895 et. seq. and in accordance with Jefferson Parish procurement regulations from qualified proposers who are interested in providing description of services/project; and WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee met on the 21st day of August, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Council Chairman was notified of the results of the Evaluation Committee by letter dated August 24, 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 Macro Companies, Inc., 101 Millstone Road, Broussard, LA 70518 to provide delivery of fuel during a declared disaster from an area outside of Southern Louisiana for the Department of Fleet Management under RFP No. 0517. 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 9th day of September, 2026. It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #8 on the agenda of an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish by adding a new article to Chapter 17, to be titled Article VI. – Healthcare Provider Participation Program relative to establishment of a local healthcare provider participation program in Jefferson Parish, which shall be comprised of sections 17-61 through 17-67, and to provide for related matters. (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances) is hereby deferred to September 30, 2026. (Parishiwide) 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149134 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning the lawsuit entitled The Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al, USDCEDLA No. 2:18-cv-06343-KWP; In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17MD-2804 (Jefferson Parish No. 18-OP-45885) (Jefferson Parish, LA Reference No. CL-386008; Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, LA, Reference No. CL394134; Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, LA, Reference No. CL-394132) 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 the lawsuit entitled The Parish of Jefferson, et al vs. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al, USDC-EDLA No. 2:18-cv-06343-KWP; In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-MD-2804 (Jefferson Parish No. 18-OP45885) (Jefferson Parish, LA Reference No. CL-386008; Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, LA, Reference No. CL394134; Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, LA, Reference No. CL-394132). 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 9th day

of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149135 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning a lawsuit entitled POB Gretna Beer LLC and POB Restaurant Gretna LLC vs. Jefferson Facilities, Inc. and Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 874-457, 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 a lawsuit entitled POB Gretna Beer LLC and POB Restaurant Gretna LLC vs. Jefferson Facilities, Inc. and Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 874457, Division “H”. 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26769 ORDINANCE NO. 27223 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-35-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lot 1, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 1A, 1B, and 1C, Square A Subdivision, which lots are owned by the Law Offices of Mark Spears, LLC, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. Concurrent Case: WZ-426. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Law Office of Mark Spears, LLC. is the owner of Lot 1, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act of Donation before Deontrinelle Green, Notary Public, dated February 6, 2026, registered in COB 3521, Folio 183, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot 1, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision into Lots to be designated as Lots 1A, 1B, and 1C, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision; and WHEREAS, no public improvements are required, therefore the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat may be approved and accepted in combination in accordance with Section 33-2.32.4. (b)(5); and WHEREAS, Planning Department Docket No. WZ-4-26 is the rezoning of proposed lot 1C from the MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District to the R-1A Single-Family Residential District; 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-35-26; 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, Jr., dated January 12, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS-35-26, showing the subdivision of Lot 1, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots 1A, 1B, and 1C, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved and accepted. SECTION 2. That in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the insufficient lot area of 667 square feet for lot 1B where 9,333 square feet are proposed instead of the required lot area of 10,000 square feet in the MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District is hereby waived, approved and accepted. SECTION 3. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable. SECTION 4. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance. The 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 9th day of September, 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. 26770 ORDINANCE NO. 27225 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-39-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lot 1-A, Glen-Della Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 1-A-1 and 1-A-2, Glen-Della Subdivision, the dedication of a 25-foot ingress/egress and utility servitude through Lot 1-A-2 in favor of Lot 1-A-1, which

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS lots are owned by TNT One, L.L.C, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, TNT One, L.L.C. is the owner of Lot 1-A, GlenDella Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Act before Steven A. Watts, Notary Public, dated July 24, 2023 registered in COB 3487, Folio 704, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot into Lots to be designated as Lots 1-A-1 and 1-A-2, Glen-Della Subdivision; and WHEREAS, no public improvements are required, therefore the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat may be approved and accepted in combination in accordance with Section 33-2.32.4. (b)(5); and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the subdivision of said lots under Docket No. WS-39-26; 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 James W. Falgout, dated June 3, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS-39-26, showing the subdivision of Lot 1-A, Glen-Della Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots 1-A-1 and 1-A-2 and the dedication of 25’ private ingress/egress and utility servitude in favor of Lot1-A-1 through Lot 1-A-2 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 9th day of September, 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. 26786 ORDINANCE NO. 27226 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-49-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Phillips Brothers Subdivision, and Lots 104-A and 105, Modern Farms, Unit 1 Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 105A and 105B, Modern Farms, Unit 1 Subdivision, with waivers to the area requirements of the S-1 Suburban District to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec 33-2.35 Subdivision Waivers of the Unified Development Code, which lots are owned by Joseph Phillips Family Trust & Phillips Real Estate LLC, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Joseph Phillips Family Trust & Phillips Real Estate LLC is the owner of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Phillips Brothers Subdivision, and Lots 104-A and 105, Modern Farms, Unit 1 Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Act before James E.A. Slaton, Notary Public, dated December 22, 2006, registered in COB 3179, Folio 815, and by Act before Stephen F. Hurstell, Notary Public, dated June 1, 1987, registered in COB 1786, Folio 235, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lots into Lots to be designated as Lots 105A and 105B, Modern Farms, Unit 1 Subdivision; and WHEREAS, no public improvements are required; therefore, the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat may be approved and accepted in combination in accordance with Section 33-2.32.4 (b)(5); and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the subdivision of said lots under Docket No. WS-49-26; 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 Jonathan P. Dufrene, dated February 12, 2026, and last revised August 12, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS-49-26, showing the subdivision of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Phillips Brothers Subdivision, and Lots 104-A and 105, Modern Farms, Unit 1 Subdivision, into Lots 105A and 105B, Modern Farms, Unit 1 Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in accordance with said plat, is hereby approved and accepted. SECTION 2. That in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the prohibition on double-frontage lots in residential districts is hereby waived, approved, and accepted. SECTION 3. That in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the insufficient rear yard setback of 18.3 ft feet for lot 105B instead of the required rear yard of 25 feet in the S1-Suburban district is hereby waived, approved, and accepted. 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 9th day of September, 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. 26772 ORDINANCE NO. 27224 An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish, a portion of Lot 1, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, located at 6911 Lapalco Blvd., bounded by Rue Esplanade, Grand Cross Canal, Westwood Drive, and Lapalco Blvd.; more particularly amending the zoning classification from MUCD MixedUse Corridor District to R-1A Single-Family Residential, as requested under Planning Department Docket No. WZ-4-26. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, a portion of Lot 1, also known as proposed Lot 1C, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, located at 6911 Lapalco Blvd., bounded by Rue Esplanade, Grand Cross Canal, Westwood Drive, and Lapalco Blvd. is designated as MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Planning Department Docket No. WS-35-26 is the subdivision of Lot 1 into proposed lots 1A, 1B, and 1C, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision; 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-4-26; 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 proposed Lot 1C, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, be and is hereby amended and changed from MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District to R-1A Single-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-1A SingleFamily 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 9th day of September, 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: SUMMARY NO. 26787 ORDINANCE NO. 27227 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-81-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots X-1 & X-2, David Drive Subdivision and Lots 1 & X-6, Soniat Plantation, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 1-A & X-6-A, David Drive Subdivision, which lots are owned by Jefferson Parish and LeBlanc Investments, LLC, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is the owner of Lot X-6, Soniat Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act, dated May 28, 2003 registered in COB 3101, Folio 139, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, LeBlanc Investments, LLC is the owner of Lots X-1 and X-2 David Drive Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Robert J. Bergeron, Notary Public, dated February 22, 2013 registered in COB 3310, Folio 165, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, LeBlanc Investments, LLC is the owner of Lot 1 Soniat Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Robert J. Bergeron, Notary Public, dated February 22, 2013 registered in COB 3310, Folio 166, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owners desire to subdivide said Lots into Lots to be designated as Lots 1-A & X-6-A, David Drive Subdivision; and WHEREAS, no public improvements are required, therefore the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat may be approved and accepted in combination in accordance with Section 33-2.32.4.(b)(5); and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the subdivision of said lots under Docket No. ES81-26; 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 Gary J. Lambert, Jr. of BFM Corporation LLC, last revised 6/23/26, submitted under Docket No. ES-81-26, showing the subdivision of Lots X-1 & X-2, David Drive Subdivision and Lots 1 & X-6, Soniat Plantation, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots 1-A & X-6-A, David Drive 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 9th day of September, 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. It was moved by Mr. Kerner seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #17 on the agenda of an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map Lot 11G, Square 1, Carrie Subdivision, located at 4924 Leo Kerner / Lafitte Parkway, more particularly amending the zoning classification from R-1B / CPZ to C-2 / CPZ. (WZ-5-26) is hereby deferred to October 14, 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26791 ORDINANCE NO. 27228 An ordinance submitted under SPU-4-26, 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 Cornerstone Energy Park and established by Ordinance No. 26897, adopted November 6th, 2024, specifically approving the construction of a one hundred and sixty (160) ft. flare, resizing of twenty six (26) tanks, removal of multiple tanks, addition of two (2) new tanks, construction of a cell tower, electrical substations, and other associated equipment on Lot 1-A, Cornerstone Subdivision; bounded by River Rd., S. Kenner Ave., Union Pacific Railroad, and Bernard Ave., owned by Cornerstone Chemical Company; which lot is zoned I-H Heavy Industrial District/HM-O Hazardous Materials Overlay District. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Cornerstone Chemical Company wishes to amend their Special Permitted Use for the bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids through the addition of two (2) new 1,634,000-gallon 98% sulfuric acid storage tanks; the addition of twelve (12) new structures, including a fifty-one (51) foot tall cell tower and a one hundred and sixty (160) foot tall flare stack; increases to the dimensions/capacity of twenty-four (24) previously-approved but not yet built tanks; decreases to the dimensions/capacity of two (2) previously-approved but not yet built tanks; changes to four (4) other structures; the addition of ethanol, methylmethacrylate, and methacrylic acid to the list of chemicals stored in four (4) tanks; and the demolition of twentythree (23) tanks and eleven (11) other structures on Lot 1-A, Cornerstone Subdivision, which lot is owned by Cornerstone Chemical Company; and WHEREAS, Ordinance Nos. 24498, 24596, 25110, 25299, 25500, 26009, 26712, and 26897 are previous approvals for the Cornerstone site; and WHEREAS, the bulk storage of hazardous materials is subject to Chapter 33-3.70.4 – Specific Use standards for Bulk Storage of Hazardous Materials, Chapter 33-2.23.3 – General review criteria, and Chapter 13-138. - Additional standards for bulk storage of hazardous materials in the HM-O district and must be approved as a Special Permitted Use by the Jefferson Parish Council in accordance with Sec. 33-2.23; and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this parish has caused to be duly advertised as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with this matter; 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 Special Permitted Use (SPU) for the processing, refining, or bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, as defined by the National Fire Protection Association Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code for the Cornerstone Chemical Company is hereby approved subject to the following standards and conditions. 1) The existing fire suppression system shall be maintained. 2) Cornerstone shall take whatever measures are necessary to control odors from any and all processes, structures, vessels and vehicles, including during truck loading and unloading operations. These odor control measures shall include measures described in an odor management plan submitted by Cornerstone.

If at any time during a six-month period the Parish or Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) confirms six (6) or more odor incidents attributable to Cornerstone, the company will be required to take actions to prevent further odors. These actions may include solutions negotiated between the Parish and Cornerstone. Any actions taken will be at the approval of the Jefferson Parish Departments of Hazardous Materials, Environmental Affairs and the applicable fire department(s). 3) Cornerstone shall notify the Jefferson Parish Departments of Hazardous Materials, Environmental Affairs and the applicable fire department(s) by email of any proposed major turnarounds with an annual schedule. 4) Upon completion of the new process flare and prior to the commencement of operations, the facility shall provide a documented Safety Procedure and Operating Plan specific to the flare system. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, startup and shutdown procedures, normal operating parameters, emergency shutdown procedures, identified hazards, safety systems, alarm and interlock functions, and emergency response considerations. The completed documentation shall be submitted to the Jefferson Parish Hazardous Materials Unit for review to ensure emergency responders have current and accurate information necessary to safely respond to any incident involving the new process flare. The process flare shall not be placed into service until the required documentation has been provided and incorporated into the facility’s Emergency Response Plan. SECTION 2. That the master site plan for the Cornerstone Chemical Company Special Permitted Use (SPU) is hereby approved and accepted, prepared by Cornerstone Chemical Company, titled SITE PLAN-A, SITE PLAN-B, SITE PLAN-C, last revised on August 11, 2026. SECTION 3. That the special permitted uses approved by Ordinance Nos. 24498, 24596, 25110, 25299, 25500, 26009, 26712, and 26897 on Lot 1-A, Cornerstone Subdivision, bounded by Moss Ln., Texas and Pacific Railroad and Lauve Ln. are hereby incorporated into the SPU approved herein as the master site plan, and the date of approval of this ordinance shall be the official date for renewal purposes as provided in Sec. 33-2.23. SECTION 4. That in accordance with Sec. 33-2.23, this ordinance is valid for three (3) years from its effective date and must be renewed every three (3) years. SECTION 5. 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 6. That the Chairperson of the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, or in his absence the Vice Chairperson, 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 9th day of September, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval. On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26789 ORDINANCE NO. DENIED An ordinance approving the request submitted under Docket No. SP-84-25 for variances to the landscaping and buffering regulations of the I-L Light Industrial District for a towing company, located at 324 Robinson Ave. on Lot 7, Robinson Avenue Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by Fourth St., Justice Court, and Southern Pacific Railroad. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Nola Towing and Storage is the owner of Lot 7, Robinson Avenue Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which was acquired by Act before Scott C. Dusang, Notary Public, on November 14, 2024, and is registered in COB 3505, Folio 462, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, Abdalrahman Hammad and Ramzi Hammad have petitioned to develop said lots in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheets A1, A2, A3, and A4, Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by David Abadie and stamped “Received” on August 31, 2026; 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 Section 3333.42 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, and which said map forms part of said chapter; 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-84-25 for variances to the landscaping and buffering regulations of the I-L Light Industrial District for NOLA Towing and Storage, located at 324 Robinson Ave., Lot 7, Robinson Avenue Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as shown on a survey prepared by Johnathan Dufrene, dated February 25, 2026, in the area bounded by Fourth St., Justice Court, and Southern Pacific Railroad, in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheets A1, A2, A3, and A4, Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by David Abadie, stamped “Received” on August 31, 2026, 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Kerner The ordinance was declared to be DENIED on this the 9th day of September, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval. On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26790 ORDINANCE NO. 27229 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-27-26 approving requested variances to the area regulations of the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for Redamo Suites located at 3321 Jefferson Hwy. on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 30 & 31; Sq. B; Claiborne Gateway Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Rencopas Ct., Berwick St., & Brown St. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, 3401 Jefferson Hwy LLC is the owner of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 30 & 31; Sq. B; Claiborne Gateway Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Charles A. Marts, Notary Public, on October 24, 2025, and is registered in COB 3517, Folio 696, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, 3401 Jefferson Hwy LLC has petitioned to develop said Lots in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheet A0.2 Site Plan prepared by Kimberly Finney, Architect and last revised July 14, 2026; and WHEREAS, 3401 Jefferson Hwy LLC has petitioned for variances to the CPZ area regulations to install a new pedestrian gate with keypad access in the required front yard with a 14-ft. setback where a 20-ft. setback is required, and to install a new sliding gate and small section of fencing in the required corner side yard with a 1-ft. setback where a 10-ft. setback is required; and WHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, pursuant to the requirements of Article XIX of

Chapter 40, Zoning of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, and which said map forms part of said chapter; 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-27-26 for requested variances to the area regulations of the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for Redamo Suites located at 3321 Jefferson Hwy. on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 30 & 31; Sq. B; Claiborne Gateway Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, as shown on a survey prepared by BFM Corporation dated February 24, 1983, in the area bounded by Rencopas Ct., Berwick St., & Brown St., in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheet A0.2 Site Plan prepared by Kimberly Finney, Architect and last revised July 14, 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Kerner The ordinance was declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 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 2.07b 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. 26792 ORDINANCE NO. 27230 An ordinance renaming a portion of Aimee St. (from its intersection at Peters Rd. to its intersection at Esther St.) Harvey, Louisiana as Rev. John H. Johnson Sr. Way; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, the late Rev. Dr. John H. Johnson Sr. (September 16, 1918 – January 27, 2012) served as the Pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church of Harvey from 1970 until his retirement in 2002 and was a resident of Harvey for 16 years and a resident of Gretna, for 42 years; and WHEREAS, Mount Olive Baptist Church of Harvey is located at the intersection of Aimee St. and Estalote St. bearing municipal address 1701 Estalote Ave. Harvey, LA 70058; and WHEREAS, this Council wishes to rename a portion of Aimee St, from its intersection at Peters Rd. to its intersection at Esther St., as “Rev. Dr. John H. Johnson Sr. Way” in honor of his lifetime of service to the community; and WHEREAS, under Section 29-5(a)(3) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, any ordinance changing a street name must be submitted to and approved by the department of public works and by the department of planning prior to the adoption of the ordinance; and WHEREAS, this ordinance has been submitted to and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Planning in accordance with Section 29-5 of the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the Council Clerk of this Parish has caused this ordinance to be duly advertised and a public hearing was held in connection with renaming Aimee St. from its intersection at Peters Rd. to its intersection at Esther St. as “Rev. Dr. John H. Johnson Sr. Way” under this ordinance as prescribed by law. NOW THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the portion of Aimee St. (from its intersection at Peters Rd. to its intersection at Esther St.) Harvey, Louisiana is hereby renamed as “Rev. Dr. John H. Johnson Sr. Way.” SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested and authorized to record this name change with the Clerk of Court within sixty days after the effective date of this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Kerner The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval. On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26793 ORDINANCE NO. 27231 An ordinance to amend section 36-71 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana to add Deckbar Avenue from Jefferson Highway to River Road, Jefferson, Louisiana, to the list of designated truck routes. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Deckbar Avenue intersects two truck routes, Jefferson Highway and River Road and is an exit from the Earhart Expressway; and WHEREAS, the property on either side of Deckbar Avenue between Jefferson Highway and River Road is zoned either commercial or medical making it one of the few none residential routes in the immediate area; and WHEREAS, this designation will give truck traffic a much need connection between existing truck routes. THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That section 36-71 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 36-71. - Truck routes designated. The gross weight limitations set out in section 36-70 are not applicable to the streets in the unincorporated areas of the parish which have been designated as a truck route on the following list: (1) Airline Highway; (2) Ames Boulevard; (3) Barataria Boulevard; (4) Behrman Highway; (5) Belle Chasse Highway; (6) Bonnabel between Lake Pontchartrain and Interstate 10; (7) Bridge City Avenue; (8) Burmaster Street; (9) Causeway Boulevard; (10) Clearview Parkway (except from West Esplanade Avenue to Folse Drive); (11) David Drive (except from West Metairie Avenue to West Napoleon Avenue), Hickory Avenue; (12) Deckbar Avenue from Jefferson Highway to River Road; (13) Destrehan Avenue between River Road and Destrehan Ramp 450 feet south of Lapalco Boulevard; (14) Earhart Boulevard; (15) Fifth Street; (16) Foundry Road in a direction away from Latigue Road up to Modern Farms Road; (17) Fourth Street; (18) Franklin Avenue; (19) Gretna Boulevard; (20) Interstate 10; (21) Jefferson Highway; (22) Labarre Road; (23) Latigue Road in a direction away from River Road up to Foundry Road; (24) Lapalco Boulevard; (25) Louisiana Avenue; (26) Manhattan Boulevard from 8th Street to Harvey Boulevard; (27) Metairie Road; (28) Modern Farms Road in a direction away from Foundry Road up to River Road; (29) Modern Farms Road between Foundry Road and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks; (30) Monticello Avenue; (31) Peters Road; (32) River Road (East & West Bank); (33) Severn Avenue; (34) Shrewsbury Road; (35) Stumpf Boulevard; (36) Transcontinental Drive; (37) U.S. Highway 90; (38) Veterans Boulevard;

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Westbank Expressway; West Esplanade Avenue; West Metairie Avenue; West Napoleon Avenue, between U-turn east of Lime Street and David Drive; (43) Williams Boulevard. SECTION 2. That the Traffic Engineering Division of the Department of Engineering is hereby authorized and directed to remove the “No Truck Route” signs from Deckbar Avenue. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Kerner The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 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. 26795 ORDINANCE NO. 27232 An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish is amended by appropriating and authorizing funds in support of the following departments: VIDEO POKER FUND (FUND 22020) Revenues 22020-44600 Appropriate $62,250 102,250 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22020-2751-76800.049 (20251.000) 2,250 (Jean Lafitte) 22020-2753-76800.170 (20253.000) 10,000 (New Growth) 22020-2753-79110.44530 (20253.000) 50,000 (Trf to Council Dist Proj) 22020-2753-76800.317 (20253.000) 40,000 (Waggaman Com Foundation) TOURISM (FUND 22030) Revenues 22030-44600 Appropriate $2,250 52,250 (Unappropriated fund Balance) Expenditures 22030-2765-126-74210 (20365.000) 2,250 (Janitorial Services) 22030-2761-126-76800.168 (20361.000) 50,000 (WB Econ Devlp Assc) WEST BANK RIVERBOAT GAMING (FUND 22040) Revenues 22040-44600 Appropriate $9,698 109,698 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22040-2771-76800.206 (20471.000) 5,723 (STEM Global Action) 22040-2773-73310 (20473.000) 3,975 (Prof Svs) 22040-2771-76800.168 (20471.000) 100,000 (WB Econ Devlp Assc) CONSOLIDATED DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 (FUND 22320) Revenue 22320-44600 Appropriate $370,000 1,003,818 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22320-3301-089-72252 35,000 (Gasoline) 22320-3302-089-72252 35,000 (Gasoline) 22320-3270-127-72251 300,000 (Diesel Fuel) 22320-3270-114-79110.44500 633,818 (Trf to Streets Cap Proj ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FUND 22520) Revenue 22520-44600 Appropriate $79,568 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22520-2797-76410 (25207.000) 8,175 (JCVB) 22520-3352-79110.45600 71,393 (Trf to Millage Cap Impr) HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST NO. 1(FUND 96010) Revenue 96010-44600 Appropriate $705,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 96010-9621-79110.44670 (60101.000) 705,000 (Trf to WB Plygrnd Cap Impr) 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 10010-0000-59110.44910 $72,412 (Trf frm Fire Train Cap) 10010-0000-59110.44530 25,000 (Trf frm Council Dist Proj) LAW DEPARTMENT (DEPARTMENT 0021) Expenditures 10010-0021-73210 25,000 (Attorney Fees) FIRE SERVICES (DEPARTMENT 0130) Expenditures 10010-0130-137-74310 72,412 (Buildings) CONSOLIDATED RECREATION (FUND 21830) Revenues 21830-0000-59110.44530 $150,000 (Trf frm Council Dist Proj) Expenditures 21830-2535-77410 150,000 (Equipment) WEST BANK RIVERBOAT GAMING (FUND 22040) Expenditures 22040-2772-76800.206 (20472.000) $(5,723) (STEM Global Action) SECTION 3. That the following line-item transfers within the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish are hereby authorized: GENERAL FUND (FUND 10010) CODE COMPLIANCE (DEPARTMENT 0112) Expenditures 10010-0112-023-73419 $150,000 (Weed Contract) 10010-0112-023-76992 (150,000) (Lien Recordation) 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. Monthly budget to actual reports for the General Fund for the month of August 2026, have been submitted to the Parish Council and Office of Research and Budget in compliance with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures. SECTION 6. The monthly status report of the 2023 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 9th day of September, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered as amended. SUMMARY NO. 26796 ORDINANCE NO. 27233 An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the 2026 Capital Budget is amended by adjusting the revenues and/or expenditures within the following projects: STREETS CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 44500) 44500-0000-59110.22530 $ 633,818 (Trf frm Drainage) 44500-0000-59110.44530 290,000 (Trf frm Council Dist Prj) Expenditures Commerce & Lapalco 923,818

(Project 45010.130) COUNCIL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 44530) Revenues 44530-44600 Appropriate $90,000 605,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) 44530-0000-59110.22020 50,000 (Trf frm Video Poker) Expenditures 1006 Pailet Ave 50,000 (Project 45333.001) Farmer Market Fans 90,000 (Project 45325.324) JFI Legal Fees 25,000 (Project 45325.113) Timberlane Drive Repairs 290,000 (Project 45325.117) John Alario Jr. Sports Complex Additions 150,000 (Project 45325.725 WEST BANK PLAYGROUND CAP IMPROVEMENTS (FUND 44670) Revenues 44670-0000-59110.44530 $90,000 (Trf frm Council Cap Proj) 44670-0000-59110.96010 705,000 (Trf frm HSD No. 1) Expenditures Farmer’s Market 90,000 (Project 46756.001) Woodland West – Walking Trail 55,000 (Project 46735.006) Oak Forest Com Park 650,000 (Project 46746.006) MILLAGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (FUND 45600) Revenues 45600-0000-59110.22520 $71,393 (Trf frm Econ Devlp) Expenditures Housing Authority Transition 71,393 (Project 56010.301) OPIOID LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT (FUND 45820) Revenues 45820-44600 Appropriate $2,400,000 2,800,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures Inclusive Care Services 2,400,000 (Project 58200.004) United Way Reentry Program 400,000 (Project 58200.005) 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 9th day of September, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval. On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149137 A resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Westbank Economic Development Association, to provide additional funding in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for Terrytown’s 2026 Annual Food Truck Event, for a new cost not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($295,000.00). (Council District 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147945 adopted on February 4, 2026, the Parish of Jefferson and Terrytown Economic Development Association, Inc. entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated February 12, 2026, (“Original Agreement”) to provide Terrytown’s 2025-2026 Annual Food Truck Event, for maintenance and landscaping at all Terrytown subdivision entrance signs and for Christmas lighting for the 2025-2026 Holiday Season, at a cost not to exceed Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148258 adopted on March 18, 2026, approved the First Amendment to the Original Agreement to provide additional funding in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to sponsor two easter egg hunts; one at the Estelle Playground and one at the Woodland West Park, for a new cost not to exceed Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148369, adopted on April 8, 2026, approved the Second Amendment to the Original Agreement to provide additional funding in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for Terrytown’s 2026 Annual Food Truck Event, for a new cost not to exceed One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 149080, adopted on August 26, 2026, authorized a name change to all Agreements with Terrytown Economic Development Association, from Terrytown Economic Development Association to Westbank Economic Development Association; and WHEREAS, the parties further wish to amend the Original Agreement to provide additional funding in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for Terrytown’s 2026 Annual Food Truck Event, for a new cost not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($295,000.00); 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 association, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. I, Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the public; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this agreement for the development of parish parks and other recreation and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of this Agreement is to provide additional recreational opportunities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish as well as to enhance tourism and foster economic development through the production of Terrytown’s Annual Food Truck Event, beautification measures, Christmas lighting in Terrytown, Louisiana, and two easter egg hunts at the Estelle Playground and the Woodland West Park; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit or value of enhanced recreational opportunities and economic development from increased tourism, enhanced aesthetics of public property, which is at least equivalent to the One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) provided for in this Third 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, the PARISH desires to cooperate with the Westbank Economic Development Association, 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 Third Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Westbank Economic Development Association, to provide additional funding in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for Terrytown’s 2026 Annual Food Truck Event, for a new cost not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($295,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That funding for this Agreement shall be taken from the following $220,000.00 from Account No. 22040-277176800.168 (20471.000) (Council District 1 – Westbank Riverboat Gaming); $25,000.00 from Account No. 22020-2751-76800.168 (20251.000) (Council District 1 – Video Poker); $50,000.00 from Account No. 22030-2761-127-76800.168 (20361.000) (Council District 1 – Westbank Tourism). 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Ms. Bohannan, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 149136 A resolution granting permission to St. Ann School/ Church, 4921 Meadowdale Street, Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, represented by Fr. Billy O’Riordan to sell/serve beer, wine and alcohol at their school fair “Family Fest” on school grounds on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.; to allow Live/DJ/ amplified outdoor music (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) on Friday, October 2, 2026, until 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, 2026, until 10:00 p.m.; to allow the erection of canopies and tents in connection with said fair, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met in connection with said event. (Council District 4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to St. Ann School/Church, 4921 Meadowdale Street, Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, represented by Fr. Billy O’Riordan to sell/serve beer, wine and alcohol (delivery date: October 1, 2026 and pickup date: October 4, 2026) at their school fair “Family Fest” on school grounds on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.; to allow Live/DJ/amplified outdoor music (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) on Friday, October 2, 2026, until 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, 2026, until 10:00 p.m.; to allow erection of six-canopies and one tent (41” or larger) in connection therewith. SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Health Department, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 3. That all proceeds will go to St. Ann Church & School and that no compensation will be paid to anyone for services rendered in connection with said fest. SECTION 4. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Fr. Billy O’Riordan, 4940 Meadowdale Street, Metairie, LA 70006; to St. Ann School c/o Kayla Roman, 4921 Meadowdale Street, Metairie, LA 70006; 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149138 A resolution granting permission to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Belle Chasse, Louisiana to erect temporary signs advertising their Parish Fair to be held on October 9 through October 11, 2026. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, represented by Ms. Dawn Bassett, to erect temporary signs advertising their Parish Fair at the following locations: Terry Parkway and Carol Sue Avenue Behrman Highway and Holmes Boulevard Lapalco Boulevard and Barataria Boulevard Lapalco Boulevard and Manhattan Boulevard SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said signs advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 3. That the signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by four feet in height and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign. SECTION 4. That permission is hereby granted to erect the temporary signs advertising the said event beginning September 14, 2026, and ending October 13, 2026. SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Dawn Bassett, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Fair Representative, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, the Department Code Compliance & Enforcement, and the Department of Parkways. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 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, August 26, 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, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 be corrected with notations of corrections of publication as follows. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, August 26, 2026 Published In: The Advocate/ Times-Picayune Newspaper, September 2, 2026 Resolution No. 148990 In the Preamble & Section 1 change a.m. to p.m. Resolution No. 148907 Delete the 5th Whereas it was a duplicate within the resolution. Resolution No. 149123 Remove “for an annual fee not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)”. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 Resolution No. 148775 the preamble, 2nd whereas and section 1 the vendor name should read Moon’s Towing Service, Inc. and not as Moon’s Towing Services. Resolution No. 148779 Section 2 the account no. should read as 72100 and not as 7210. Resolution No. 148893 3rd whereas the vendor name should read as Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful, Inc. 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149139 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 Permit and Officer/Manager Permits: APPROVED MANAGERS/OFFICERS NAME ABO NUMBER Scott Drake 54881

DATE APPROVED 8/24/2026

Chris Monroe

8/24/2026

54882

NAME OF BUSINESS Chuck E Cheese 7008 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Chuck E Cheese 7008 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

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: INDIVIDUALS/SERVERS

NAME

VICE NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Nicole Utley

V-39188

8/21/2026

Jessica Romero-Rodriguez

V-116582

8/19/2026

Allison Parria

V-118702

8/19/2026

Cache M. Collins

V-125963

8/19/2026

Staci Manning

V-126744

8/21/2026

Kamarion Brown

V-130363

8/19/2026

Montel Williams

V-130364

8/19/2026

Chantel M. Brown

V-130383

8/19/2026

Miayah T. Prater

V-130463

8/21/2026

Hannah Dieudonne

V-130464

8/21/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 6201 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2) Hooters of Metairie 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Barataria Tavern 3335 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Copelands Of New Orleans 1001 S. Clearview Pkwy. Metairie, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Bobby Hebert’s 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 4212 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

WALK IN NAME

VICE NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Kaylea Perrin

V-79979

8/18/2026

Schnell’s Restaurant 5501 4th St. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

Dalilah J. Williams

V-130004

8/19/2026

Hooters of Metairie 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

are hereby approved

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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149141 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 Permit and Officer/Manager Permits: RETAIL – NEW (2026) NAME Sharese Carter

TO NUMBER 1105080371

APPROVED DATE APPROVED 8/21/2026

NAME OF BUSINESS Vendology Solution LLC 2117 Dierdorff St. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149142 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for sealed bids for the Jefferson Playground Golden Age Center construction project, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Meyer Engineers, Ltd., and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of Meyer Engineers, Ltd. to provide professional engineering services relating to the design and construction administration of the Jefferson Playground Golden Age Center construction project; 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, invoices for the construction costs for this project will be submitted to FEMA for an expected 90% reimbursement, as damages to this facility were caused by Hurricane IDA; and WHEREAS, the Official Journal for Jefferson Parish is The New Orleans Advocate; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available to advertise this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the 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 Jefferson Playground Golden Age Center construction project, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Meyer Engineers, Ltd. SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Louisiana Public Bid Law LRS 38:2212 et. seq. in the Jefferson Parish advertising procedures in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form, and Specifications for said project. SECTION 3. That all federal provisions have been included in the bid documents as costs for the construction of this project is expected to be reimbursed by FEMA. SECTION 4. That the cost associated with this project be charged to Account Number 44680-4015-7454 (46813.020). SECTION 5. That the cost associated with the advertisement of this project be charged to Account Number 44680-4015-7540 (46813.020). SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149143 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for sealed bids for the construction of Helios Generator (G6-9), Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 5325, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC to provide professional engineering services relative to the design of the Helios Generator (G6-9), Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 5325; and WHEREAS, the design of Helios Generator (G6-9), Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 5325 is complete; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has reviewed the final plans, specifications and cost estimate and has accepted them as submitted; and WHEREAS, this 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 New Orleans Advocate is the Official Journal of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, this project is funded by a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and WHEREAS, sufficient local funds are available to advertise this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 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 Helios Generator (G6-9), Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 5325, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC. SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Jefferson Parish 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 all costs associated with construction of Helios Generator (G6-9), Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 5325 are to be charged to the following Account Number: 44940-4023-74540 (49435905). SECTION 4. That all costs associated with the advertisement of Helios Generator (G6-9), Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 5325 are to be charged to the following Account Number: 44940-4023-75400 (49435905). 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 9th day of September, 2026. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149144 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Big Easy Services of New Orleans, LLC, under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149946 for the installation of a new grease trap, concrete parking lot paving, and sewer pipe and manhole replacement, located at 1550 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, A, for the Department of Juvenile Services in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by G.E.C., at the bid tabulation price of $372,218.00 and to authorize the execution of the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” for Big Easy Services of New Orleans, LLC, and its sub-contractors. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $372,218.00. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.146866, authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on August 20, 2025, the Department of Juvenile Services advertised for sealed bids for the installation of a new grease trap, concrete parking lot paving, and sewer pipe and manhole replacement located at 1550 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, bids were received on July 7, 2026, and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Bid Easy Services of New Orleans, LLC in the amount of $372,218.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Department of Juvenile Services of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Big Easy Services of New Orleans, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 5000149946 for the installation of a new grease trap, concrete parking lot paving, and sewer pipe and manhole replacement, located at 1550 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, LA, for the Department of Juvenile Services in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by G.E.C., at the bid tabulation price of $372,218.00, be and is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That the Director of the Department of Juvenile Services is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” for Big Easy Services of New Orleans, LLC, and its subcontractors. SECTION 3. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 45810-4056-7730(58112.009) of the Department of Juvenile Services. SECTION 4. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $372,218.00. SECTION 5. That the Council Chairperson or, in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149145 A resolution authorizing and approving Change Order No. 2 to contract number 55-23020 (Instrument No. 12537585, MOB 5124, Folio 968) with Dynamic Constructors, LLC, dated September 10, 2025, under Bid No. 50-147573, adding One Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Eighty Cents ($1,609.80) to the contract total, making a new contract cap of $810,231.56 (7.2% increase) for the Little Farms 100-year project. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Resolution 146673, approved July 23, 2025, awarded the Little Farms 100-year project to Dynamic Constructors, LLC; and WHEREAS, Change Order 2, is for work that includes but not limited to equipment yard masonry repairs; and WHEREAS, Resolution 148651, adopted on June 10, 2026, approved Change Order 1 (Instrument 12625557, Mortgage Book 5156, Page 96), which increased the contract amount by $52,621.76 and added 75 days to the term of the Agreement for additional structural window framing, reinsulated water lines, replacing wood fascia and tuck pointing, modifying concrete foundation for equipment and screen, installing fan and louver control panel; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers, Ltd. has been selected to oversee this project and they recommend these changes. 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. 2 to contract number 55-23020 (Instrument No. 12537585, MOB 5124, Folio 968) with Dynamic Constructors, LLC, dated September 10, 2025, under Bid No. 50-147573, which adds One Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Eighty cents ($1,609.80) to the contract total, making a new contract cap of $810,231.56 (7.2% increase), for the Little Farms 100-year project. SECTION 2. This Change Order should be charged to 44680-4015-74540 (46823020). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149146 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to contract number 1896 (55-00023178) dated November 20, 2025, (Instrument No. 12550359, MOB 5134, Folio 581) with Perrier Esquerre Contractors, LLC, under Bid No. 50-00148332, in the additional amount $18,362.00, representing a 0.1% increase to the original amount of the contract, and adding forty-six (46) days to the contract term for a new completion date of August 30, 2027. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146509, authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on June 18, 2025, the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) advertised for sealed bids for the construction of the Eastbank Animal Adoption & Services Facility; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147280, authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on October 22, 2025, the lowest responsible bid by Perrier Esquerre Contractors, LLC was accepted for the construction of the Eastbank Animal Adoption & Services Facility; and WHEREAS, due to variations in the CMU wall dimensions and unforeseen fiber optic cables, Change Order No. 1 includes the cost increase of two wall changes from 8” to 12” CMU and the unforeseen fiber optic delay, this is an increase to the contract in the amount of $18,362.00, which represents a 0.1% increase to the original amount of the contract, and an increase in the contract time by forty-six (46) calendar days due to field conditions beyond the contractor’s control; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers, Ltd., 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 1896 (5500023178) (Instrument No. 12550359, MOB 5134, Folio 581), with Perrier Esquerre Contractors, LLC, November 20, 2025, under Bid No. 50-00148332, for an additional $18,362.00, making a new contract cap of $15,318,362.00, the cumulative total of the change order representing a 0.1% increase in the original amount of the contract and adding 46 calendar days to the contract with a new completion date of August 30, 2027. SECTION 2. That the cost of Change Order No. 1 shall be charged to Account No. 45680-4050-7454 (56815.001). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution to approve said Change Order No. # 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149147 A resolution authorizing and approving Change Order No. 3 to contract number 55-23020 (Instrument No. 12537585, MOB 5124, Folio 968) with Dynamic Constructors, LLC dated September 10, 2025, under Bid No. 50-147573, adding $894.47, making a new contract cap of $811,126.03 (Change Orders 1, 2, & 3 represent a 7.3% increase to the original contract total), for the Little Farms 100-year project – Phase 1. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Resolution 146673, adopted on July 23, 2025, awarded the Little Farms 100-year project to Dynamic Constructors, LLC; and WHEREAS, Resolution 148651, adopted on June 10, 2026, approved Change Order 1 (Instrument No. 12625557, MOB 5156, Page 96), adding a total of $52,621.76 and 75 calendar days to the contract for work that includes, but is not limited to, additional structural window framing, reinsulated water lines, replacing wood fascia and tuck pointing, modifying concrete foundation for equipment and screen, installing fan and louver control panel; and WHEREAS, Change Order 2, adding $1,609.80 and 0 calendar days, for work that includes, but is not limited to, making masonry repairs to the exterior wall in the equipment yard is being considered simultaneously with this resolution; and WHEREAS, Change Order 3 is to patch and paint ceiling holes; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers, Ltd. has been selected to oversee this project and they recommend these changes. 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. 3 to contract number 55-23020 (Instrument No. 12537585, MOB 5124, Folio 968) with Dynamic Constructors, LLC dated September 10, 2025, under Bid No. 50-147573, adding $894.47, making a new contract cap of $811,126.03 (Change Orders 1, 2, & 3 represent a 7.3% increase to the original contract total), for the Little Farms 100-year project – Phase 1. SECTION 2. This Change Order should be charged to 44680-4015-7454 (46823.020). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution to approve said Change Order to said contract. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149148 A resolution approving Change Order No. 2 (Final) to the Contract No. 380/ 55-22952 dated May 7, 2025 with Procivil, LLC (Instrument 12520497 Mortgage Book 5112, Page 356), for a decrease of $6,491.90 (2.64% decrease) to the original contract amount and an additional 176 calendar days to the contract time for Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2023-056REC, Proposal No 50-146881. Work associated with this Change Order is complete and within the original scope of the project. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and Procivil, LLC, (hereinafter, CONTRACTOR), Contract No. 380/ 55-22952, dated May 7, 2025, authorized by Resolution No. 146241 (adopted on 4/09/2025), to construct Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I (hereinafter, PROJECT), Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC, for the bid amount of $245,769.50; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to adjust twelve (12) items of work in order to reflect actual field requirements, resulting in a deduction to the contract in the amount of $6,491.90; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to add an additional 176 calendar days to the contract time to allow Parish maintenance crews to finish repairs prior to completion of pavement striping installation; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 (Final) in the amount of $6,491.90 represents a 2.64% deduction to the original contract amount; and WHEREAS, the cumulative total of Change Order No. 1 and No. 2 amount to a decrease of $1,075.90 and represents a 0.44% decrease to the original contract amount from $245,769.50 to $244,693.60; and WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Meyer Engineers, Ltd., who was selected for Design and Construction Administration services, recommends approval of Change Order No. 2 (Final); and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, which increased the contract amount by $5,416.00 and added 100 calendar days, was approved under Resolution No. 147705 and recorded in Instrument 12602421, and Mortgage Book 5138, Page 430. 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. 2 (Final) to the Contract No.380/ 55-00022952 dated May 7, 2025 with Procivil, LLC (Instrument 12520497 Mortgage Book 5112, Page 356), for a decrease of $6,491.90 (2.64% decrease) to the original contract amount and an additional 176 calendar days to the contract time for Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC. SECTION 2. That Change Order No. 1, which increased the contract amount by $5,416.00 and added 100 calendar days, was approved under Resolution No. 147705 and recorded in Instrument 12602421, and Mortgage Book 5138, Page 430. SECTION 3. That funding for the project is provided by local funds funded from Account No. 44530-4007-74540 (45325.408). SECTION 4. That the Chairperson, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve Change Order No. 2 (Final) 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149149 A resolution authorizing and approving Change Order No. 2 to contract number 55-23011/939 (Instrument No. 12538003, MOB 5125, Folio 266) with Otis Elevator Company, dated the 15th day of September, 2025, bid under Bid No. 50-146514, in the additive amount of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($13,966.92), making a new contract cap of Four Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($4,706,938.92) with 2 additional days added to the contract for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace ten (10) traction elevator controllers and six (6) hydraulic elevator controllers at multiple Jefferson Parish facilities for the Department of General Services. This change order represents an approximate .335% increase to the original contract cap. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 5) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 144383, adopted on the 12th day of June, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for sealed bids for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace ten (10) traction elevator controllers and six (6) hydraulic elevator controllers at multiple Jefferson Parish facilities for the Department of General Services; and WHEREAS, bids were received on the 4th day of February, 2025; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146129, adopted on the 9th day of April, 2025, accepted the lowest responsible bid was by Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $4,143,735.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, which increased the

contract by $549,237.00, was approved under Resolution No. 147295, adopted on the 22nd day of October, 2025 (Instrument No. 12544731, MOB 5130, Folio 319); and WHEREAS, the cap of the contract shall be increased by $13,966.92, for a new contract cap of $4,706,938.92; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 represents a .335% increase in the original contract amount of $4,143,735.00; and WHEREAS, the labor and additional materials are needed to integrate the security system into the elevators; and WHEREAS, the change order is necessary to provide additional security and control of the elevators in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. 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 authorize and approve Change Order No. 2 to contract number 55-23011/939 (Instrument No. 12538003, MOB 5125, Folio 266) with Otis Elevator Company, dated the 15th day of September, 2025, bid under Bid No. 50-00146514, in the additive amount of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($13,966.92), making a new contract cap of Four Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($4,706,938.92) with 2 additional days added to the contract for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace ten (10) traction elevator controllers and six (6) hydraulic elevator controllers at multiple Jefferson Parish facilities for Department of General Services. This change order represents an approximate .335% increase to the original contract cap. SECTION 2. That Change Order No. 2 shall be funded from Account No. 45850-4085-74313 (58514076). 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 to approve said Change Order No. 2 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 this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149150 A resolution granting substantial completion to Dynamic Constructors, LLC for their Jefferson Parish contract (55-23020) which is dated September 10, 2025, for the Little Farms 100-year project – Phase 1, Proposal No. 50-147573. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is a construction contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Dynamic Constructors, LLC dated September 10, 2025, authorized by Resolution No. 146673 (adopted July 23, 2025) for the Little Farms 100-year project – Phase 1; and WHEREAS, Resolution 148651, adopted on June 10, 2026, approved Change Order 1 (Instrument No. 12625557, MOB 5156, Page 96), adding a total of $52,621.76 and 75 calendar days to the contract for work that includes but is not limited to additional structural window framing, reinsulated water lines, replacing wood fascia and tuck pointing, modifying concrete foundation for equipment and screen, installing fan and louver control panel; and WHEREAS, Change Order 2, adding $1,609.80 and 0 calendar days, for work that includes, but is not limited to, making masonry repairs to the exterior wall in the equipment yard is being considered simultaneously with this resolution; and WHEREAS, Change Order 3, adding $894.47and 0 calendar days, for work that includes patching and painting ceiling holes is being considered simultaneously with this resolution; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers, Ltd., architect and project administrator, provided a punch list and the project has a substantial completion date of June 4. 2026. 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 Dynamic Constructors, LLC is hereby granted effective upon adoption of this resolution, Substantial Completion for their contract under Proposal No. 50-147573 for the labor, materials and equipment required for the Little Farms 100-year project – Phase 1, which contract is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson (Instrument No. 12537585, MOB 5124, Folio 968). SECTION 2. The total value of the contract after approval of Change Orders 2 & 3 will be $811,126.03 which is an increase of 7.3% over the original contract amount. SECTION 3. That the said Dynamic Constructors, LLC 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 Dynamic Constructors, LLC shall furnish the Department of Recreation of Jefferson Parish with a clear lien and privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation of said certificate, the Department of Recreation 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149151 A resolution granting an acceptance to Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. for their finalized two (2) year contract dated June 10, 2024, for emergency water line point repair, Contract No. 55-22065, Bid Proposal No. 50-144288 for the Department of Public Works, Water. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 144148, adopted May 1, 2024, authorized the two (2) year as-needed agreement for emergency water line point repair between the Parish of Jefferson and Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C.; and WHEREAS, there are no previously recorded change orders for the contract; and WHEREAS, Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. has successfully completed the work under the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. is hereby granted an acceptance for their finalized two (2) year contract dated June 10, 2024, for emergency water line point repair, Contract No. 55-22065, Bid Proposal No. 50-144288 for the Department of Public Works, Water, which contract is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson in MOB 5076, Page 362, Instrument No. 12424943. SECTION 2. That the said Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. be and is hereby authorized to file a copy of this resolution with the said Clerk of Court as evidence of the acceptance by the Jefferson Parish Council of the satisfactory completion of said contract and in order that the 45 days lien and privilege period may begin from the date of filing hereof with the said Clerk of Court; and at the expiration of the 45 days and upon presentation of a Clear Lien and Privilege Certificate from the Clerk of Court the Finance Director of Jefferson Parish is authorized to pay to the Contractor all monies retained by the Parish of said contract. SECTION 3. 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 implement 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149152 A resolution granting acceptance to Procivil, LLC for their completed contract, Contract No. 380, which Jefferson Parish contract is dated May 7, 2025 (Instrument 12520497 Mortgage Book 5112, Page 356), for the Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC, Proposal No. 50-146881. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and Procivil, LLC, (hereinafter, CONTRACTOR), dated May 7, 2025, authorized by Resolution No. 146241 (adopted on 4/09/2025), to construct Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I (hereinafter, PROJECT), Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC, for the bid amount of $245,769.50; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, which increased the contract amount by $5,416.00 and added 100 calendar days, was approved under Resolution No. 147705 and recorded in Instrument 12602421, and Mortgage Book 5138, Page; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 (Final) for a decrease in the amount of $6,491.90 and an additional 176 calendar days will be adopted concurrently with the acceptance of the completed project; and

WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Meyer Engineers, Ltd., who was selected for Design and Construction Administration services, recommends acceptance of the completed 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 Procivil, LLC is hereby granted acceptance of their completed contract, which Jefferson Parish contract is dated May 7, 2025 for the Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC, Proposal No. 50-146881(Instrument 12520497 Mortgage Book 5112, Page 356). SECTION 2. The said Procivil, LLC 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 date of filing thereof with the said Clerk of Court. SECTION 3. That at the expiration of 45 days, the said Procivil, LLC shall furnish the Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works with a clear lien and privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation of said certificate, the Department of Public Works will prepare the necessary documents to authorize payment of retainage. SECTION 4. That the Chairperson, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149153 A resolution granting permission to the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 203, Metairie, LA 70002, to hold its Annual Golf Classic Tournament at TPC Louisiana, 11001 Lapalco Boulevard, Avondale, Louisiana 70094 on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and to provide for related matters. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 203, Metairie, LA 70002, to hold its Annual Golf Classic Tournament at TPC Louisiana, 11001 Lapalco Boulevard, Avondale, Louisiana 70094 on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., to serve beer, wine, liquor, food and beverages in conjunction with the event provided that permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and that all requirements of said departments are met; and waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith. SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward copies of this resolution to the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 203, Metairie, LA 70002, to the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149155 A resolution granting permission to St. Andrew the Apostle Church & School to erect temporary signs advertising their “Superfest” to be held on September 19, 2026. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Andrew the Apostle Church & School to erect temporary signs advertising their “Superfest” at the following locations: 1. Terry Parkway & Carol Sue Avenue 2. Terry Parkway & Belle Chasse Highway (on Belle Chasse Highway) 3. Terry Parkway & Belle Chasse Highway (on Terry Parkway) 4. Belle Chasse Highway & Behrman Highway 5. Lapalco Boulevard & Manhattan Boulevard 6. Manhattan Boulevard & Gretna Boulevard 7. Wall Boulevard & Belle Chasse Highway 8. Wall Boulevard & Lapalco Boulevard 9. Lapalco Boulevard & Barataria Boulevard 10. Terry Parkway at the Oakwood Shopping Center 11. Write Avenue & Stump Boulevard 12. Westbank Expressway & Terry Parkway 13. Barataria Boulevard & Westbank Expressway 14. Barataria Boulevard & Lapalco Boulevard 15. Westbank Expressway & Avenue C SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic. SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed. SECTION 4. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 5. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising the community sale starting September 7, 2026. Said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by four feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that signs are to be removed September 22, 2026. SECTION 6. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Father Michael Lamy, 3101 Eton Street, New Orleans, 70131, the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, and the Department of Parkways. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149156 A resolution granting permission to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church to erect temporary signs advertising their Annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser October 1st through November 5th, 2026. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, represented by Ms. Karrie Rogers, to erect temporary signs advertising their Annual Pumpkin Patch at the following locations: Manhattan Boulevard at Lapalco Boulevard Manhattan Boulevard at Westbank Expressway Manhattan Boulevard at Gretna Boulevard Manhattan Boulevard at Harvey Boulevard Wall Boulevard/Terry Parkway at Belle Chasse Highway Wall Boulevard at Harvey Boulevard Wall Boulevard at Lapalco Boulevard Lapalco Boulevard at Barataria Boulevard 3245 Manhattan Boulevard in front of the church 3245 Manhattan Boulevard on neutral ground SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said signs advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 3. That the signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by four feet in height and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign. SECTION 4. That permission is hereby granted to erect the temporary signs advertising the said event from October 1st through November 5th, 2026. SECTION 5. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Ms. Karrie Rogers, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 3245 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, and the Department of Parkways. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149154 A resolution granting permission to the Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana, Inc., represented by Mr. John David Cope, to erect temporary signs advertising their Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show on October 2-4, 2026, at the Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Boulevard, Westwego, LA 70094. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana, Inc., is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show on October 2-4, 2026, at the Alario Center, at the following locations: Veterans’ Memorial Highway and Bonnabel Blvd., Clearview Pkwy and Mounes St., Clearview Pkwy and Airline Dr., Mounes St. and Dickory Ave., Mounes St. and Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson Hwy. and Elmwood, Jefferson Hwy and Central Ave., W. Esplanade and Power Blvd., W. Metairie Ave. and David Drive, Airline Dr. and David Dr., W. Metairie Ave. and Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson Hwy. and Deckbar Ave., Jefferson Hwy. and Dakin St., Westbank Expressway and Barataria Blvd., Westbank Expressway and Terry Pkwy., Westbank Expressway and Manhattan, Lapalco Blvd. and Barataria Blvd., Lapalco Blvd. and Manhattan Blvd., Lapalco/Behrman Hwy. and Belle Chasse Hwy., and Stumpf Blvd. and Terry Pkwy. SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 3. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length, said signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign. SECTION 4. That said signs are to be erected no earlier than September 18, 2026, and are to be removed from the Parish’s right-of-way by no later than October 6, 2026. SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 6. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require the permission of that municipality before signs can be placed. SECTION 7. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. John David Cope, 5520 Hurst Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149157 A resolution granting permission to Council District 1 to hold Community Movie Nights on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Bent Tree Walking Track, 2436 Bent Tree Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072; Friday, November 6, 2026, at Woodland West Playground, 2575 Vulcan Street, Harvey, Louisiana 70058; and Friday, January 8, 2027, at Oakdale Playground, 650 Wall Boulevard, Gretna, Louisiana 70056; and providing for related matters. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Council District 1 to hold Community Movie Nights on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Bent Tree Walking Track, 2436 Bent Tree Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072; Friday, November 6, 2026, at Woodland West Playground, 2575 Vulcan Street, Harvey, Louisiana 70058; and Friday, January 8, 2027, at Oakdale Playground, 650 Wall Boulevard, Gretna, Louisiana 70056; to show a projected movie; to have amplified sound; to erect two (2) canopies; and to serve food and beverages; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office; 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 Council District 1, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Parks & Recreation, 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149158 A resolution granting permission to Council District 1 of Jefferson Parish, to host a Fall Festival at Parc Des Familles, 6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway, Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, on October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and in connection therewith to sell and serve food and beverages; to have food trucks and outdoor cooking; to have live music and DJ amplified music; to allow live animals; to have three (3) amusement rides; and to erect five (5) canopies and twenty (20) craft booths; provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department Code Compliance & Enforcement, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met; and to provide for related matters. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Council District 1 of Jefferson Parish, to host a Fall Festival at Parc Des Familles, 6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway, Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, on October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and in connection therewith to sell and serve food and beverages; to have food trucks and outdoor cooking; to have live music and DJ amplified music; to allow live animals; to have three (3) amusement rides; and to erect five (5) canopies and twenty (20) craft booths; provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department Code Compliance & Enforcement, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met. SECTION 2. That permission is granted to Council District 1 of Jefferson Parish to erect temporary signs, advertising the said event from October 9 through October 26, 2026, with a copy of the resolution attached to the back of each sign, at the following locations: Leo Kerner Blvd. and Barataria Blvd. Ames Blvd. and Barataria Blvd. Lapalco Blvd. and Barataria Blvd. Lapalco Blvd. and Manhattan Blvd. West Bank Expressway and Barataria Blvd. SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Council District 1 of Jefferson Parish, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department Code Compliance and 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149160 A resolution authorizing the addition of T. Baker Smith, LLC as a subcontractor to the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and ECM Consultants, Inc., dated August 17, 2026, for Improvements for Council District 1 Transit Stops. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and ECM Consultants, Inc. dated August 17, 2026, as authorized by Resolution No. 148831 (adopted July 22, 2026), to provide engineering and supplemental services for Improvements for Council District 1 Transit Stops; 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, ECM Consultants, Inc. wishes to add T. Baker Smith, LLC to the list of approved subcontractors that are 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 T. Baker Smith, LLC shall be added to the list of approved subcontractors authorized to provide professional services to ECM Consultants, Inc. under the agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and ECM Consultants, Inc. dated August 17, 2026, for Improvements for Council District 1 Transit Stops. SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish

Council, or in her 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149159 A resolution granting permission to Be Well-Come Together to erect temporary signs advertising its fundraising event to be held on September 25, 2026, at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2525 Apollo Street, Harvey, Louisiana. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Be WellCome Together, represented by Jean Marie Peacock, to erect temporary signs advertising its fundraising event at the following locations: • Intersection of Apollo Street and Lapalco Boulevard; and • Manhattan Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 3. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 4. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising the Fair for a period of 14 days, from September 11, 2025 through September 25, 2026, said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that signs are to be removed Monday, September 28, 2026. SECTION 5. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Jean Marie Peacock, Be WellCome Together, 2525 Apollo Avenue, Harvey, Louisiana 70058. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149161 A resolution approving Change Order No. 6 for Contract No. 55-21545 with Walter J. Barnes Electric Co Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00139523 adding $101,316.48 to the contract amount for a new contract total of $7,024,325.48 for the West Bank PLC and Generator Replacements for the Department of Water, Public Works Project No. 2021-023-WR. The cumulative total of Change Orders No. 1 thru No. 6 amounts to $4,539,325.48 and represents a 182.67% increase on the original contract amount of $2,485,000.00. (Council Districts 1 & 2) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141360 adopted March 1, 2023 accepted the lowest responsible bid of Walter J. Barnes Electric Co Inc. received October 20, 2022 in the amount $2,485,000.00 for the West Bank PLC and Generator Replacements for the Department of Water, Public Works Project No. 2021-023-WR, Bid Proposal No. 50-00139523; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 144797 adopted August 28, 2024 approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount $165,269.00 and a time extension adding 211 calendar days of contract time for generator and electrical equipment cost increases that occurred from the time of bid to the contract date, along with increased costs and additional days for electrical work due to site conditions discovered after the start of construction; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146175 adopted April 9, 2025 approved Change Order No. 2 in the amount $1,416,445.00 and a time extension adding 290 calendar days of contract time for providing and installing a new electrical feeder, receiving and storing owner furnished generators, incorporating additional work scope for the Phase II Upgrades for Generators 1 & 2 and newly added Generators 3 & 4, and providing and installing a new level transmitter; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146551 adopted June 18, 2025 approved Change Order No. 3 in the amount $525,203.00 for installing a new, owner furnished generator for the Grand Isle pump station to replace the existing generator that is past its usable life, along with furnishing and installing new automatic transfer switches, main distribution panel, feeders, and control wiring to existing systems, modifying existing service rack to install new automatic transfer switch, furnishing and installing a new level transmitter for the new generator fuel tank, and providing temporary power using a rental generator to maintain the pump station in operation during construction; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147547 adopted December 10, 2025 approved Change Order No. 4 in the amount $85,202.00 for replacing several sections of pipe trench grating for the generator building at the West Bank water plant that were bent, bowed, or contained holes from the previous equipment layout and posed a trip hazard, and extending storage time for Parish furnished Generators 3 & 4; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148020 adopted February 25, 2026 approved Change Order No. 5 in the amount $2,245,890.00 for replacing existing switchgear, adding exhaust fans, adding generator docking station, and other critical items required for the generator building at the West Bank water plant, in addition to installing a new transformer, panelboard, equipment rack, feeders, and extending ducts at the Grand Isle water plant; and WHEREAS, this Change Order No. 6 captures additional services and construction modifications at the Grand Isle facility including providing and installing 200 amp, 600 volt, 3 phase NEMA 3R fused switch, 2” Schedule 80 PVC conduit direct buried 18” below grade, magnetic tracer tape 12” below grade above routed conduit, trench and backfill for conduit installation, electrical load center houses in NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure, two (2) 24 volt direct current power supplies and one (1) redundancy module in automatic transfer switch number 2, and 2” underground feeder conduit for office trailer; and WHEREAS, the cumulative total of Change Orders No. 1 thru No. 6 amounts to $4,539,325.48 and represents a 182.67% increase on the original contract amount of $2,485,000.00; and WHEREAS, all other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain the same; and WHEREAS, the project engineer, Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC, recommends approval of Change Order No. 6. 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. 6 for Contract No. 55-21545 with Walter J. Barnes Electric Co Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00139523 adding $101,316.48 to the contract amount for a new contract total of $7,024,325.48 for the West Bank PLC and Generator Replacements for the Department of Water, Public Works Project No. 2021-023-WR. The cumulative total of Change Orders No. 1 thru No. 6 amounts to $4,539,325.48 and represents a 182.67% increase on the original contract amount of $2,485,000.00. SECTION 2. That Contract No. 55-21545 was awarded by Resolution No. 141360 on March 1, 2023 and recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson: M.O.B. 5026, Page 218, Instrument No. 12316385. SECTION 3. That Change Order No. 1 was approved by Resolution No. 144797 on August 28, 2024 and recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson: M.O.B. 5087, Page 982, Instrument No. 12441049. SECTION 4. That Change Order No. 2 was approved by Resolution No. 146175 on April 9, 2025 and recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson: M.O.B. 5108, Page 953, Instrument No. 12516076. SECTION 5. That Change Order No. 3 was approved by Resolution No. 146551 on June 18, 2025 and recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson: M.O.B. 5115, Page 941, Instrument No. 12525179. SECTION 6. That Change Order No. 4 was approved by Resolution No. 147547 on December 10, 2025 and recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson: M.O.B. 5137, Page 744, Instrument No. 12601481. SECTION 7. That Change Order No. 5 was approved by Resolution No. 148020 on February 25, 2026 and recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson: M.O.B. 5142, Page 688, Instrument No. 12608001. SECTION 8. That the cost resulting from Change Order No. 6 shall be applied to Account No. 45400-4045-7742 (54041.009). SECTION 9. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 149162 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. to provide funding for insurance, utilities, and maintenance for the Mixed-Use Development on Tract 4-Courthouse Lot in the amount of Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($88,000.00). (Council District 1)

vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149165 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Meyer Engineers, Ltd. to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 yearly per project. (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, 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 in the amount of Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($88,000.00) for insurance, utilities, and maintenance for the Mixed-Use Development on Tract 4-Courthouse Lot; 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 Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($88,000.00) 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 JFI 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 a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. to provide funding for insurance, utilities, and maintenance for the Mixed-Use Development on Tract 4-Courthouse Lot in the amount of Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($88,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-76700 (45325.108) (Council District 1 – CDIA General Fund). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026, by virtue of Resolution No. 148751, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Meyer Engineers, Ltd. to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum expenditure that can be charged to this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 per project unless increased by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council; and WHEREAS, for alignment of all as needed contracts the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire at midnight on April 5, 2028; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Meyer Engineers, Ltd. to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 yearly per project is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to the account numbers as identified in the individual task order issued per project. SECTION 3. That the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire at midnight on April 5, 2028. SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work give on an annual basis. SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 149163 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Coast & Harbor Engineering, Inc. to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 yearly per project. (Parishwide)

RESOLUTION NO. 149166 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Michael Baker International, Inc to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 yearly per project. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026, by virtue of Resolution No. 148751, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Coast & Harbor Engineering, Inc. to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum expenditure that can be charged to this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 per project unless increased by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council; and WHEREAS, for alignment of all as needed contracts the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire at midnight on April 5, 2028; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Coast & Harbor Engineering, Inc. to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 yearly per project is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to the account numbers as identified in the individual task order issued per project. SECTION 3. That the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire at midnight on April 5, 2028. SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work give on an annual basis. SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their 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 9th day of September, 2026.

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026, by virtue of Resolution No. 148751, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Michael Baker International, Inc to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum expenditure that can be charged to this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 per project unless increased by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council; and WHEREAS, for alignment of all as needed contracts the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire at midnight on April 5, 2028; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Michael Baker International, Inc to provide coastal engineering and consulting services on an as-needed basis for miscellaneous projects located throughout the Parish at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 yearly per project is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to the account numbers as identified in the individual task order issued per project. SECTION 3. That the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire at midnight on April 5, 2028. SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work give on an annual basis. SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 149164 A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc. to provide electronic monitoring equipment, electronic monitoring services and tracking services for juveniles ordered by the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court to the program, for the Department of Juvenile Services under RFP No. 0482, to exercise the first, 2-year option to renew for a new contract termination date of February 17, 2029. (Parishwide)

RESOLUTION NO. 149167 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC, to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Portable Generators at various sites throughout Jefferson Parish at a fee of $30,500.00. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 143815, adopted on the 6th day of March, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for Request for Proposals from individuals or agencies interested in contracting with Jefferson Parish to provide electronic monitoring equipment, electronic monitoring services and tracking services for juveniles ordered by the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court to the program, for the Department of Juvenile Services under RFP No. 0482; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145817, adopted on the 5th day of February, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council approved an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc. to provide electronic monitoring equipment, electronic monitoring services and tracking services for juveniles ordered by the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court to the program, for the Department of Juvenile Services for a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, the current contract between PARISH and FIRM will expire on February 17, 2027; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the first option to renew, PARISH and FIRM mutually agree to extend the Agreement for two (2) years, for a new contract termination date February 17, 2029. 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 Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc. to provide electronic monitoring equipment, electronic monitoring services and tracking services for juveniles ordered by the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court to the program, for the Department of Juvenile Services under RFP No. 0482, at a cost not exceed $60,000.00 annually, to exercise the first option to renew, extending the agreement for 2 years, for a new contract termination date of February 17, 2029, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs of this First Amendment are to be charged to account number 21700-2152-7443 for the Department of Juvenile Services. 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

WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 148271, (adopted April 8, 2026), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC, provide professional architectural and engineering services related to the design and construction of Portable Generators at various sites throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction administration services for the design and construction of portable generators at 16 sites throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, this work shall be performed as a FEMA funded project; and WHEREAS, the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation and the Engineer have negotiated a not-to-exceed fee of $30,500.00 for design services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC, to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Portable Generators at various sites throughout Jefferson Parish at a fee of $30,500.00 as a FEMA funded project. SECTION 2. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. xxxxx-xxxx-74510 (xxxxxxxx). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149168 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. dated October 5, 2023, for engineering services related to the Design, Construction Administration, and Inspection of Meadowbrook Lift

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Station Replacement, to add supplemental services which increases the total value of the contract by $100,000.00 from $499,643.00 to $599,643.00, 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, and to establish a new contract termination date of October 5, 2028. Sewerage Capital Improvement Program, Project No. D3386. (Council District 1)

A resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to allow the parking of privately-owned passenger vehicles and for the loading of Carnival floats and/or Carnival Trucks in designated areas on its property located on Airline Drive during the Mardi Gras 2027 season, at no cost to the Parish. (Council District 2)

WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement dated October 5, 2023, between Jefferson Parish and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. as authorized by Resolution No. 142737 (adopted September 13, 2023), for the Design, Construction Administration and Inspection of Meadowbrook Lift Station Replacement, SCIP Project No. D3386; and WHEREAS, Meadowbrook Lift Station Replacement, SCIP Project No. D3386, requires additional engineering services related to resident inspection; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated an additional supplemental services fee of $100,000.00 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 $100,000.00 from $499,643.00 to $599,643.00; and WHEREAS, the current engineering agreement will expire on October 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, Engineering Services are ongoing and the contract termination date needs to be extended by two (2) years to October 5, 2028 in order to allow the engineer to complete all remaining professional services associated with this project; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-74510 (49435311); and WHEREAS, the costs associated with these additional resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-74550 (49435311). 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 Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. dated October 5, 2023, construction administration and Inspection of Meadowbrook Lift Station Replacement, SCIP Project No. D3386 to add supplemental services, which increases the total value of the contract by $100,000.00 from $499,643.00 to $599,643.00, 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, and to establish a new contract termination date of October 5, 2028. SECTION 2. That the costs associated with engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-74510 (49435311) Contract Number 1999. SECTION 3. That the costs associated with these additional resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44940-4023-74550 (49435311) Contract Number 1999. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

WHEREAS, The Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Office of Carnival and Special Events has requested permission to use the property owned by Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to allow the parking of privately-owned passenger vehicles and for the loading of Carnival floats and/or Carnival Trucks in designated areas on its property during the Mardi Gras 2027 season; and WHEREAS, Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District is agreeable to allowing the use of its property for the parking of privately-owned passenger vehicles and for the loading of Carnival floats and/or Carnival Truck during the Mardi Gras 2027 season; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is 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, LSED 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, PARISH and LSED 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 CA 14:47 which allows LSED to operate facilities for events of public interest which shall increase the commerce and prosperity of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized 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, the public purpose of the Project is to allow persons to load Carnival throws on to the floats in a safe and secure spot; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value by allowing allow persons to load Carnival throws on to the floats in a safe and secure spot; and WHEREAS, there is no direct cost associated with this agreement; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with LSED in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, and Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to allow the parking of privately-owned passenger vehicles and for the loading of Carnival floats and/or Carnival Trucks in designated areas on its property located on Airline Drive during the Mardi Gras 2027 season is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence, the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to sign and approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District. SECTION 3. That there is no cost associated with execution of this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149169 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Peters Road to Timberlane Drive) at a total fee of $491,630.40, 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 Districts 1 & 3) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 148310, (adopted April 8, 2026), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., to provide engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Peters Road to Timberlane Drive); and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction administration services for the design of roadway improvements to Lapalco Blvd. between Peters Road and Timberlane Drive.; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects and the Engineer have negotiated a not-to-exceed fee of $491,630.40 for design and supplemental services; and WHEREAS, Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. is authorized to provide these design services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC, and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Peters Road to Timberlane Drive) at a total fee of $491,630.40. SECTION 2. Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. is authorized to provide these design services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC, and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. SECTION 3. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44500-4070-74510 (45010128). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149170 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Timberlane Drive to Belle Chasse Hwy) at a fee of $328,422.00, 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 Jefferson Parish Council. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 148311, (adopted April 8, 2026), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., to provide engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Timberlane Drive to Belle Chasse Hwy); and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction administration services for the design of roadway improvements to Lapalco Blvd. between Timberlane Drive and Belle Chasse Highway; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects and the Engineer have negotiated a not-to-exceed fee of $328,422.00 for design and supplemental services; and WHEREAS, Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. is authorized to provide these design services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC, and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Timberlane Drive to Belle Chasse Hwy) at a fee of $328,422.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. SECTION 2. Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. is authorized to provide these design services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC, and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. SECTION 3. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44500-4070-74510 (45010127). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149171

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149172 A resolution authorizing the Finance Department to issue payment to Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP for an invoice dated August 14, 2026 in the amount of $5,455.00 for legal services rendered in regards to the establishment of a New Churchill/Nine Mile Point Economic Development District and associated guidance concerning Tax Increment Financing under Contract No. 55-22627. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145730, adopted on January 15, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson and Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP entered into an Agreement dated March 18, 202 to provide legal services for the establishment of a New Churchill/ Nine Mile Point Economic Development District and associated guidance concerning Tax Increment Financing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145998, adopted on February 26, 2025, the Agreement was amended to correct the term of the contract from two years to one year; and WHEREAS, the Agreement expired on January 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, Invoice No. 528931 dated August 14, 2026 for work performed in July 2026, in the amount of $5,455.00 has been received from Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP. 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 Department of Finance be and is hereby authorized to pay Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP Invoice No. 528931 dated August 14, 2026, in the account of $5,455.00 for legal services rendered in regards to the establishment of a New Churchill/Nine Mile Point Economic Development District and associated guidance concerning Tax Increment Financing under Contract No. 55-22627. SECTION 2. That the cost of said invoice be charged to Account No. 10010-0021-7321. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149173 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association for the planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($41,325.76) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA # RS25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by New Growth Economic Development Association for the planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147814, PARISH and ORGANIZATION entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement authorizing use of the Act 461 funds for the term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, which has expired, and there remains an unexpended balance of Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($41,325.76); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular

Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 961”), the State of Louisiana extended the time period for use of the funds appropriated to PARISH for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 in Act 461, including the funding designated for ORGANIZATION, for one additional year, from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to allow ORGANIZATION one additional year from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, to utilize the unexpended Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($41,325.76) from the Act 461 appropriation as extended by Act 961; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide community, recreational and cultural programs within District 3 of Jefferson Parish to increase economic development, tourism, and enjoyment for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased recreational activities and programming and increased economic development which is at least equivalent to the Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($41,325.76) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with New Growth Economic Development Association in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association for the planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($41,325.76) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2027. SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-76800.170 (45324-006) (New Growth Economic Development Association - State of LA Act 461 of 2025). SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

WHEREAS, it has been the recommendation of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to implement valid frontend assessment tools to assist in properly servicing the youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services; and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI) and Youth Assessment and Screening Inventory (YASI) have undergone rigorous psychometric testing, which has established high levels of reliability and validity specifically for application in juvenile justice settings in order to accurately identify targets for interventions; and WHEREAS, the ability to utilize the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI) and Youth Assessment and Screening Inventory (YASI) on a web-based platform will enable the Department of Juvenile Services to access assessments from multiple locations by authorized users, enhances the flow and accessibility of information essential for performing front end assessments of youth that form the basis for interventions and case processing decisions; and WHEREAS, Orbis Partners Inc. has the sole proprietary rights to these web-based assessments; and WHEREAS, the current agreement with Orbis Partners, LLC, at the maximum expenditure amount of $15,769.00 for the 2 year term will expire on September 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services to continue the renewal of this license 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 two 2-year License, Hosting & Support Agreement renewal with Orbis Partners, LLC, the solesource provider of two web-based needs assessment tools, the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI) and Youth Assessment and Screening Inventory (YASI), to provide frontend assessments of the youth serviced by the Department of Juvenile Services, which form the basis for interventions and case processing decisions is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The term is for a period of two (2) years by mutual agreement by both parties and Council Resolution. SECTION 3. That the Agreement shall not exceed $17,598.00 for the two (2) year period, and is to be charged to the Department of Juvenile Services’ budget account 21700-2152-7331. SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his/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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 149174 A resolution authorizing a non-exclusive wireless franchise agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and SQF, LLCX d/b/a Verta for the deployment of wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)

RESOLUTION NO. 149177 A resolution to cancel SOQ No. 26-017 for submittals of Statements of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide 24-hour Louisiana Licensed Veterinary Supplemental Emergency Services (“Supplemental Veterinary Care”) on an as-needed basis for the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS). (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 25841, adopted August 21, 2019 Jefferson Parish adopted a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the deployment of wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said ordinance applicants are required to enter into a non-exclusive wireless franchise agreement in order to deploy wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, SQF, LLCX d/b/a Verta has complied with and submitted all required application information and the Parish of Jefferson is agreeable to enter into said franchise 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 a non-exclusive wireless franchise agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and SQF, LLCX d/b/a Verta authorizing the deployment of wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way, is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. That any permit fees collected shall be deposited into Budget Account No. 22200-0000-51350 and any other fees shall be deposited into Budget Account No. 100100000-50500. SECTION 3. That the Council Chairperson or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this ordinance. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149175 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and BISSELL Pet Foundation to provide veterinary services at the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services for a period of four (4) years, with an option to renew for an additional four (4) years. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, 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 to provide a licensed, and insured, high volume spay/neuter Veterinarian to perform veterinary services for animals in the custody of the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS), as well as a limited number of owned pets in the community; and WHEREAS, the BPF is a Michigan non-profit corporation that exists to support animal welfare organizations and provide to underserved communities. This includes helping to reduce the number of animals in shelters and rescues through pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, vaccinations, microchipping, and crisis and disaster response (the “BPF Mission”); and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of organizing and operating sterilization clinics that provide veterinary services for animals in its custody as well as a limited number of owned pets in the community, at no direct cost to PARISH; and WHEREAS, there are no direct costs associated with this agreement; and WHEREAS, PARISH shall be responsible for organizing the spay/neuter clinics, including scheduling, logistics, and facility coordination, while ORGANIZATION shall be solely responsible for arranging for and compensating qualified, licensed, and insured high-volume sterilization veterinarians to attend and perform services at such clinics; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and BISSELL Pet Foundation to provide veterinary services at the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services for a period of four (4) years, with an option to renew for an additional four (4) years is hereby approved. SECTION 2. There are no direct costs associated with this Agreement. 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 This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149176 A resolution approving a 2-year License, Hosting & Support Agreement renewal with Orbis Partners, LLC, the sole-source provider of two web-based needs assessment tools, the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI) and Youth Assessment and Screening Inventory (YASI), to provide front-end assessments of the youth serviced by the Department of Juvenile Services, which form the basis for interventions and case processing decisions, at a cost not to exceed $17,598.00 for the 2-year period. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, no responses were received during the original advertisement under Resolution No. 148071, approved February 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, no responses were received during the readvertisement under Resolution No. 148712, approved June 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, the current 24-hour Louisiana Licensed Veterinary Supplemental Emergency Services contract, #5500022213, with Metairie Small Animal Hospital expires September 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) wishes to cancel SOQ No. 26-017, and will re-advertised at a later date if warranted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That SOQ No. 26-017 for submittals of Statements of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide 24-hour Louisiana Licensed Veterinary Supplemental Emergency Services (“Supplemental Veterinary Care”) on an asneeded basis for the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS), is hereby cancelled. SECTION 2. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149178 A resolution approving the Sub-Recipient Award between The Parish of Jefferson and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which provides for a subaward of federal funding of $7,898,441.50 and a property owner matching amount of $740,478.50 in project costs and federal funding of $383,707.45 with a parish matching amount of $35,972.55 in subrecipient management costs for a total federal funding of $8,282,148.95 with the total non-federal funding of $776,451.05 for a total project cost of $9,058,600.00 for the elevation of 40 flood-prone properties and to authorize the Director of the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the grant funding under this Agreement. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, On October 16, 2023 FEMA opened the 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program for a nationwide competitive application cycle with priorities set for projects that benefit Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and Repetitive Loss (RL) structures and areas that have a high Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) score; and WHEREAS, the PARISH through the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation applied for FMA funds through GOHSEP and FEMA; and WHEREAS, FEMA provided a grantee award dated July 15, 2026 to GOHSEP and GOHSEP provided a subgrantee award to the PARISH for project number EMT-2023-FM-004-0024; and WHEREAS, the objective of these projects is for the elevation of 40 flood-prone structures; and WHEREAS, GOHSEP through FEMA shall pay the PARISH a maximum of $8,282,148.95 in federal funds in consideration of eligible services performed and subrecipient management costs; and WHEREAS, the 40 property owners that FEMA declared had an individual cost share requirement are responsible for the matching project costs amount as described in the approved grant estimated budget with a total anticipated amount of $740,478.50 and, the Parish is responsible for the matching subrecipient management costs of $35,972.55 for a total of $776,451.05 in matching costs; and WHEREAS, the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation is authorized to sign contracts with property owners in the approved subgrant per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances 2-31; 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; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of the PARISH, GOHSEP, and FEMA in a better prepared manner for flood hazard events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Sub-Recipient Award between the

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Parish of Jefferson and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with federal funding of $7,898,441.50 and a property owner matching amount of $740,478.50 in project costs and federal funding of $383,707.45 with a parish matching amount of $35,972.55 in subrecipient management costs for a total federal funding of $8,282,148.95 with the total non-federal funding of $776,451.05 for a total project cost of $9,058,600.00 for the elevation of 40 flood-prone properties to the Parish be and is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant EMT-2023-FM-004-0024. SECTION 3. That the cost of this agreement is to be charged to Account No. 21410-1240-281-xxxx (FMA 2023-0024.xxx). SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice Chairperson, be 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149179 A resolution approving the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Agreement for funding related to the Fiscal Year 2023 non-disaster subawards with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to authorize the Director of the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the grant funding. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on October 16, 2023 FEMA opened the 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program for a nationwide competitive application cycle with priorities set for projects that benefit Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and Repetitive Loss (RL) structures and areas that have a high Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) score; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (PARISH) through the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation applied for FMA funds through the GOHSEP and the FEMA; and WHEREAS, for each FMA Fiscal Year 2023 application that is approved by the FEMA, an approved subaward will be provided to the Parish, and shall state the scope of work, the costs eligible under this Agreement, the Record of Environmental Consideration report (REC), and the total federal share of costs; and WHEREAS, the agreement is signed through an online process; 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; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of the PARISH, the GOHSEP, and the FEMA in a better prepared manner for hazard events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Agreement for funding related to the Fiscal Year 2023 nondisaster subawards with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Parish be and is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to sign the Flood Mitigation Assistance Agreement for funding for the Fiscal Year 2023 non-disaster subawards. SECTION 3. That the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the Flood Mitigation Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2023 non-disaster subawards. SECTION 4. That the cost of this agreement is to be identified when the individual award letters are provided to the Parish. SECTION 5. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice Chairperson, be 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149180 A resolution approving an Agreement for the sole source procurement of Genfare LLC equipment and corresponding services at the price of One Million FiftyFour Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Dollars and Eighty Cents ($1,054,794.80) and authorizing the Purchasing Department to issue two (2) purchase orders for one-time purchases of same. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Genfare LLC (“Genfare”) is the manufacturer of the fare boxes, which provide riders with a method to pay upon entering the Parish of Jefferson’s Fixed Route buses, presently in use by the Jefferson Parish Transit Department (“Parish”); and WHEREAS, Genfare is the sole manufacturer and seller of the parts and components used in the Parish’s fare collection system equipment with many parts/components having to be custom made, by Genfare, using special production techniques, tooling and set-ups; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 143812 adopted March 6, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the sole source procurement from Genfare of its new “Fast Fare” boxes to be retrofitted into recently purchased Fixed Route buses that were entering into the Parish’s fleet; and WHEREAS, these new “Fast Fare” boxes, which run on the same propriety custom coding and encryption as Genfare’s older fare boxes, have the additional ability to take multiple forms of payment, including credit cards; and WHEREAS, Parish would like to update its remaining fleet with the new “Fast Fare” boxes, to allow for all riders to enjoy multiple forms of payment; and WHEREAS, the uniformity of the new “Fast Fare” boxes would allow for updated services to both the Parish and rider; and WHEREAS, given the uniformity of updated “Fast Fare” boxes, Parish and Genfare wish to agree to updated terms in a Subscription and Services Agreement with three-year terms for Genfare’s Subscription, Support, and Warranty; and WHEREAS, two purchase orders are required to be executed; the first covers the purchase of thirty-eight (38) new Fast Fare Boxes and the Subscription, Support, and Warranty services for same in the amount of $1,038,344.80, and the second covers updated Warranty Services for the Fast Fare boxes currently in use in the amount of $16,450.00. 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 sole source procurement of Genfare LLC equipment and corresponding services is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue two (2) purchase orders for one-time purchases in the amount of One Million Fifty-Four Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Dollars and Eighty Cents ($1,054,794.80) to Genfare LLC. SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 21660-4050-207-77460 (Project 567931060). 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 implement 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149181 A resolution approving a two (2) year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and University of Holy Cross to provide counseling services to youth and families under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services through University of Holy Cross at no cost to Jefferson Parish. (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, 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 provides for use of the clinical practice facilities for the purpose of promoting the education of graduate students and in providing the delivery of mental health care and for reciprocal services to be exchanged

between the parties to the agreement; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of the STUDENTS which is at least equivalent to the deliverable that PARISH is providing 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 UNIVERSITY in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the University shall use the clinical facilities of the Internship Site as one of the resources to be utilized in the clinical teaching of graduate students in the Counseling Graduate Program from the University for the purposes of promoting the education of graduate students and delivering mental health care and for reciprocal services to be exchanged between the parties to the agreement. 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 University of Holy Cross to provide counseling services to youth and families under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services through University of Holy Cross at no cost to Jefferson Parish, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and they are, hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149182 A resolution authorizing the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from vendors interested and qualified in providing Medical Review Officer services for the Parish’s substance use program including drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review for employees and prospective employees and to provide for related matters; for a period of 3 year for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is a drug-free workplace employer pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; and WHEREAS, a Medical Review Officer is a licensed physician who is responsible for receiving and reviewing laboratory results generated by an employer’s drug testing program and evaluating medical explanations for certain drug test results acting as a gatekeeper for the accuracy and integrity of the drug testing process; and WHEREAS, the Parish has a substance use program to ensure that workplace public safety is not endangered as a result of substance abuse by public employees; and WHEREAS, a Medical Review Officer is needed to review results from testing done in compliance with the Parish’s Substance Use Policy as well as medication review; and WHEREAS, the existing Medical Review Officer’s contract will expire January 31, 2027 and therefore, it is necessary to advertise for a new Medical Review Officer. 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 Purchasing Department is authorized to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from vendors interested and qualified in providing Medical Review Officer services for the Parish’s substance use program including drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review for employees and prospective employees. SECTION 2. That the following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate submittals from each firm submitting: 1. Proposer’s qualifications. (20 points). 2. Demonstrated ability to provide required services; include professional experience in providing similar services to a population of 2,000 or more employees and include references from agencies for which similar scope of services are currently being provided with a contact person and telephone number for each reference; describe experience in providing expert testimony in Louisiana, Federal and State courts, or civil service hearings; describe participation or attendance at continuing education seminars for Medical Review Officer; and other related experiences. (20 points) 3. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Parish’s needs on a timely basis. The proposer’s office staff should at a minimum consist of one (1) doctor, two (2) medical assistants and one (1) support staff member; please include list of office staff and please state whether they have training in drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review processes and procedures; and other relevant abilities to respond. (25 points) 4. Cost of services which includes record review, consultations, expert witness testimony, medication review, and office visits relating to drug and alcohol testing results. (25 points) 5. Provide information demonstrating the Proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. (10 points) SECTION 3. That the organization submitting a proposal shall have the following minimum qualifications: 1. The proposer must hold a current Louisiana State Medical License, and must be in good standing. 2. The proposer must hold a current certificate as a Medical Review Officer accredited by the federal drug testing law/SAMHSA. If proposer subcontracts with specimen collectors, the specimen collectors must be SAMHSA certified. 3. Proposer must be qualified as an expert Medical Review Officer in a Louisiana, Federal or State court. 4. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish. SECTION 4. That an Evaluation Committee be established to review the SOQ submittals, with the following members: (1) the Director of Human Resource Management; (2) the Assistant Director-Human Resource Management; (3) a representative of the Finance Department; (4) the Research and Budget Director or the Legal Analysis Director; and (5) a representative of the Parish Attorney’s Office, which will be a non-voting member, to act as Secretary of the SOQ Evaluation Committee. SECTION 5. Disputes/Protests relating to this procurement shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance Sec 2-932. SECTION 6. That the cost of these services will be charged to the Account No. 7163.1 and/or 7163.2 of said department. SECTION 7. That the cost of advertising will be charged to account 10010-0067-114-7540. SECTION 8. That the Council Chairperson, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, 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 hereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149183 A resolution authorizing the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department to advertise for statements of qualifications from a licensed occupational medicine provider with an East Bank office or a West Bank office, or both, who is interested in performing occupational medicine services including pre-employment, fitness for duty and other physical examinations, specimen collections for drug and alcohol test and administering medical treatment for Jefferson Parish employees and prospective employees, and to provide for related matters; for a period of 3 year for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to maintain a licensed occupational medicine provider to continue to perform occupational medicine services to current and prospective employees in accordance with Parish policies; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish employs approximately 3,000 employees and Jefferson Parish has the responsibility to ensure a substance-free and safe working environment to its employees; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is a drug free workplace employer pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; and WHEREAS, the current contract for occupational medicine services will expire on January 31, 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 Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for a licensed occupational medicine provider with an East Bank office or a West Bank office, or both, who is interested in performing occupational medicine services including pre-employment, fitness for duty and other physical examinations, specimen collections for drug and alcohol test and administering medical

treatment for Jefferson Parish employees and prospective employees, and to provide for related matters. SECTION 2. That the following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate submittals from each firm submitting: 6. Proposer’s qualifications. (25 points). 7. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Parish’s needs on a timely basis. The proposer’s office staff should at a minimum consist of one (1) doctor, two (2) medical assistants, and one (1) support staff member; please include names and titles of office staff and please state whether they have certifications and licenses that are related to occupational medicine; and identify any other relevant abilities of staff to respond. (25 points) 8. Demonstrated ability to provide required services; include professional experience in providing similar services to a population of 2,000 or more employees and include references from agencies for which similar scope of services are currently being provided which includes contact person and telephone number for each reference; identify the number of years that your practice has included occupational medicine, indicate whether it is full or part-time and other related experiences. (20 points) 9. Cost of Services. (20 points) 10. Provide information demonstrating the Proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. (10 points) SECTION 3. That the firm submitting a proposal shall have the minimum qualifications: 1. The proposer must hold a current Louisiana State Medical License, and must be in good standing. 2. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish, or both. 3. Proposer’s office staff should consist of an occupational doctor and at a minimum two (2) medical assistants, and one (1) support staff member. SECTION 4. That an Evaluation Committee be established to review the SOQ submittals, with the following members: (1) the Director of Human Resource Management (2) the Assistant Director- Human Resource Management; (3) a representative of the Finance Department; (4) the Research and Budget Director or the Legal Analysis Director; and (5) a representative of the Parish Attorney’s Office, which will be a non-voting member, to act as Secretary of the SOQ Evaluation Committee. SECTION 5. Disputes/Protests relating to this procurement shall be brought before the 24th Judicial District Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance § 2-932. SECTION 6. That costs incurred as a result of this resolution will be charged to Account No. 7163.1 and/or 7163.2 of said department. SECTION 7. That the cost of advertising will be charged to account 10010-0067-114-7540. 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 hereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149184 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for statements of qualifications from SAMHSA certified and CAP-FUDT certified laboratories interested in performing specimen collection and testing of forensic samples provided by employees and prospective employees of Jefferson Parish for analysis of drug and alcohol content according to the Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs; and to provide for other related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is a drug-free workplace employer pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish Government implemented a substance use testing program to ensure that workplace public safety is not compromised as a result of substance use by public employees; and WHEREAS, since the implementation of the substance use testing program, Jefferson Parish Government has retained a SAMHSA certified laboratory to provide testing of forensic samples provided by employees and prospective employees of Jefferson Parish for analysis of drug and alcohol content as authorized by LSA RS 49:1001 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the current contract will expire on January 31, 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department is authorized to advertise for statements of qualifications from SAMHSA certified laboratories and CAP-FUDT certified laboratories to perform specimen collection and testing of forensic samples provided by employees and prospective employees of Jefferson Parish for analysis of drug and alcohol content according to the Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. SECTION 2. That the following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate the submittals from each frim submitting: 1. Demonstrated ability to provide required services; include professional experience in providing similar services to a population of 2,000 plus employees and include references from agencies for which similar scope of services are currently being provided with a contact person and telephone number for each reference; describe experience in providing expert testimony in Louisiana, Federal and State courts and administrative hearings; and describe other related experiences. (maximum of 25 points) 2. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Parish’s needs on a timely basis. Provide the educational background and work experience of the staff members who are responsible for testing and certifying test results to Jefferson Parish. Attach copies of all university diplomas and degrees, professional licenses, certificates, and curriculum vitae of all employees assigned to provide services for this contract; and information regarding other relevant abilities to respond; and identify the location of the principal office where work will be performed, with preference being given to persons or firms with offices located in Jefferson Parish. (maximum of 25 points) 3. Provide information demonstrating the Proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. (maximum of 25 points) 4. Cost for services which includes fees to be charged for on-premises and off-premises alcohol and drug testing services, fees for expert witness testimony by the laboratory director, toxicologist, technician and/ or technologist at judicial, administrative or other proceedings with respect to specimens tested by the lab. (maximum of 25 points) SECTION 3. That the person or firm submitting a proposal shall have the following minimum qualifications. 1. The laboratory must be certified by SAMHSA and/or CAP-FUDT; 2. The laboratory must have demonstrated experience in handling large employee populations, preferably over 2,000 employees. SECTION 4. The Evaluation Committee shall consist of: Director of Human Resource Management, a Representative of the Department of Research and Budget, a representative of the Finance Department, Assistant Director-Human Resource Management, and a representative of the Parish Attorney’s Office, as a non-voting member. SECTION 5. Disputes/Protests relating to this procurement shall be brought before the 24th Judicial District Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance § 2-932. SECTION 6. That the cost of services performed shall be charged to Account No. 7163.2 for the department in which the employee or prospective employee presented for drug and alcohol testing is employed. SECTION 7. That the cost of advertising will be charged to account 10010-0067-114-7540. SECTION 8. That the Council Chairperson, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, 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 hereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149185 A resolution ratifying the appointment of Megan F. Grantham, to the position of director of purchasing in the department of purchasing within the finance department, effective August 22, 2026, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Megan F. Grantham meets and/or exceeds all of the qualifications required by Sec. 2-163.1 of the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, to be appointed to the

position of director of purchasing in the department of purchasing within the department of finance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the appointment of Megan F. Grantham, to serve as director of purchasing in the department of purchasing within the department of finance, effective August 22, 2026, is hereby ratified in accordance with Sec. 2-163.1 of the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149186 A resolution ratifying the appointment of Crystal M. Heine, to the position of director of human resource management within the department of human resource management, effective September 5, 2026, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Crystal M. Heine meets and/or exceeds all of the qualifications required by Sec. 2-457 of the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, to be appointed to the position of director of human resource management within the department of human resource management. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the appointment of Crystal M. Heine to serve as director of human resource management within the department of human resource management, effective September 5, 2026, is hereby ratified in accordance with Sec. 2-457 of the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149187 A resolution ratifying the appointment of George (Renny) Simno, to the position of director of Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeffcap) within the department of Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeffcap), effective August 22, 2026, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, George (Renny) Simno meets and/or exceeds all of the qualifications required by Sec. 2-422 of the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, to be appointed to the position of director of Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeffcap) within the department of Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeffcap). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the appointment of George (Renny) Simno to serve as director of Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeffcap) within the department of Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeffcap), effective August 22, 2026, is hereby ratified in accordance with Sec. 2-422 of the Code of Ordinances, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149188 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., for the production and promotion of the International Gay Rugby Federation North American Cup in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($8,175.00). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Article 1, Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development of recreational and cultural programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to stimulate the local economy, provide recreational activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, promote tourism, and foster economic development through the production and promotion of the International Gay Rugby Federation North American Cup in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of tourism and recreational events for the public, furthering the economic initiative of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($8,175.00) 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, the Parish of Jefferson desires to cooperate with the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 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 Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., for the production and promotion of the International Gay Rugby Federation North American Cup in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($8,175.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Eight Thousand One Hundred SeventyFive Dollars ($8,175.00) provided in this Agreement shall be taken from Account No. 22520-2797-76410 (25207.000) (Council AtLarge B – Economic Development). SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149189 A resolution authorizing Jefferson Parish to approve and acquire a pipeline license with Norfolk Southern Railroad Company which is necessary for the construction of one 36” drain line with one 54” steel casing pipe beneath the tracks at the intersection of Metairie Road and Frisco Avenue as part of the Geisenheimer Canal Improvements (Upgrade to NW Pontiff Pump Station), PW No. 2019032-DR at a cost of $48,277.93 for the License Fee, $1,950.00 for the Risk Management Fee, and $700.00 for the Protection Services Coordination Fee, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company owns railroad right-of-way at the intersection of Metairie Road and Frisco Avenue under which Jefferson Parish must run a drainage pipeline; and WHEREAS, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company has agreed to grant a pipeline license for the installation of one 36” drain line with one 54” steel casing pipe under their rail tracks at a cost of $48,277.93 for the License Fee, $1,950.00 for the Risk Management Fee, and $700.00 for the Protection Services Coordination Fee; and WHEREAS, these drainage improvements are essential to the Geisenheimer Canal area, and there is no alternative for routing these improvements. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Jefferson Parish is authorized to approve and acquire a pipeline license with Norfolk Southern Railroad Company at a cost of $48,277.93 for the License Fee, $1,950.00 for the Risk Management Fee, and $700.00 for the Protection Services Coordination Fee.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS SECTION 2. That the cost of this license will be funded from Budget Account No. 45230-4039-76950 (52356137). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149190 A resolution accepting the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Pontchartrain Conservancy to develop, oversee, and implement an Invasive Species Management Plan, which adds $218,000.00 to the total contract amount for a new not to exceed amount of $295,000.00 and extends the term of the agreement for five years for a new termination date of March 18, 2033. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145938, adopted on February 26, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and the Pontchartrain Conservancy (“Organization”) entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated March 19, 2025, (hereinafter, referred to as the “Original Agreement”) to conduct environmental wetland assessments and monitoring of Lake Villa and Bucktown Marsh areas which will enhance the public’s knowledge of the natural and beneficial function of marshlands, stormwater detention ponds and stormwater interventions, in an amount not to exceed $77,000.00 for the three year term; and WHEREAS, in the course of their environmental wetland assessment ORGANIZATION has made a recommendation to remove invasive species and plant native species based on their findings; and WHEREAS, in order to implement this recommendation, it has been determined that there is a need and that it is in the best interest of the Parish to develop and implement an Invasive Species Management Plan of the Bucktown Marsh; and WHEREAS, given their active role in this project and their closeness to the issue ORGANIZATION is the best candidate to develop, perform procurement consultation and oversee contractor implementation of an Invasive Species Management Plan and has proposed their plan for an amount not to exceed amount of $295,000.00; and WHEREAS, it is expected that the implementation of the plan will take five years to fully execute due to growing cycles of various vegetative species; 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, 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 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 establishing and maintaining working knowledge of the local existing and future ecosystems with the objective of informing future project development and implementation; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving scientific based professional Invasive Species Management Plan regarding the management of invasive species which is at least equivalent to the agreement amount; 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, ORGANIZATION has been conducting marsh assessments and data analysis for PARISH since 2018 and has a thorough and valuable knowledge base of the area and a proven track record of performing required services and providing professional deliverables; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the development, procurement consultation and contractor implementation oversight 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 Jefferson Parish hereby accepts the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Pontchartrain Conservancy to develop, oversee, and implement an Invasive Species Management Plan, which adds $218,000.00 to the total contract amount for a new not to exceed amount of $295,000.00. SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence on March 19, 2025 and end at midnight on March 18, 2033. SECTION 3. That the cost of this agreement is to be charged to Account No 63880-3973-73310. SECTION 4. That the Council Chairperson or, in his/her absence, the Vice-Chairperson be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149191 A resolution ratifying the Council Chairwoman’s act of signing the letter to Commissioner Taylor Barras for the Lease of State Property located within the Parish of Jefferson for the Proposed West End Development. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have reached an agreement on the terms of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the redevelopment of the area known as West End, which is situated in both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes; and WHEREAS, the portion of the Proposed West End Development owned by the State is located in the Parish of Jefferson (“the Property”); and WHEREAS, two appraisals were done on the “the Property” and the real estate appraisers have issued a joint letter to the State Land Office stating that the average of the two appraisals represents a fair market rent for the State- owned parcel; and WHEREAS, Orleans Parish and Jefferson Parish have written the attached letter to express support for the rental agreement providing that the mid-point of the two real estate appraisals represents a fair market rent for the State- owned parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council Chairwoman’s act of signing the letter to Commissioner Taylor Barras for the Lease of State Property located within the Parish of Jefferson for the Proposed West End Development is hereby ratified. SECTION 2. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council or, in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149192 A resolution authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna for the implementation and management of the Gretna 25th Street Canal Improvement Project, Project No. 26LDRC7726 (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 Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,650,000.00). (Council District 1) 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 (“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 the City of Gretna (“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 Gretna 25th Street Canal Improvement Project No. RCIP 26LDRC7726 (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 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 to 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 Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,650,000.00) and Subrecipient is responsible for all other costs of this Program as outlined in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna for the implementation and management of the Gretna 25th Street Canal Improvement, Project No. RCIP 26LDRC7726 (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 Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,650,000.00), is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. That the CDBG-DR portion of this Agreement shall be charged to account numbers 21310-1195-139-7331/13135 015 and 21310-1195-139-7331/13135 515. Subrecipient is responsible for all other costs of the Program as outlined in this Agreement. SECTION 3. That the Chairwoman 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 9th day of September,2026. ______________ State of Louisiana Action Plan for the Utilization of Community 1 Development Block Grant Funds in Response to 2020 and 2021 Federal Declarations in Louisiana, submitted to HUD by LA OCD on May 6, 2022. Accessed at: ocd_laura-delta-action-plan-_ final_7_28_22.pdf

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149193 A resolution approving the Sub-Recipient Award between The Parish of Jefferson and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which provides for a subaward of federal funding of $846,054.00 and a property owner matching amount of $65,636.00 in project costs and federal funding of $42,279.96 with a parish matching amount of $3,280.04 in subrecipient management costs for a total federal funding of $888,333.96 with the total nonfederal funding of $68,916.04 for a total project cost of $957,250.00 for the elevation of 5 flood-prone properties and to authorize the Director of the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the grant funding under this Agreement. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 4) WHEREAS, On October 16, 2023 FEMA opened the 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program for a nationwide competitive application cycle with priorities set for projects that benefit Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and Repetitive Loss (RL) structures and areas that have a high Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) score; and WHEREAS, the PARISH through the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation applied for FMA funds through GOHSEP and FEMA; and WHEREAS, FEMA provided a grantee award dated June 26, 2026 to GOHSEP and GOHSEP provided a subgrantee award to the PARISH for project number EMT-2023-FM-004-0030; and WHEREAS, the objective of these projects is for the elevation of 5 flood-prone structures; and WHEREAS, GOHSEP through FEMA shall pay the PARISH a maximum of $888,333.96 in federal funds in consideration of eligible services performed and subrecipient management costs; and WHEREAS, the 5 property owners that FEMA declared had an individual cost share requirement are responsible for the matching project costs amount as described in the approved grant estimated budget with a total anticipated amount of $65,636.00 and, the Parish is responsible for the matching subrecipient management costs of $3,280.04 for a total of $68,916.04 in matching costs; and WHEREAS, the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation is authorized to sign contracts with property owners in the approved subgrant per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances 2-31; 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; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of the PARISH, GOHSEP, and FEMA in a better prepared manner for flood hazard events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Sub-Recipient Award between the Parish of Jefferson and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with federal funding of $846,054.00 and a property owner matching amount of $65,636.00 in project costs and federal funding of $42,279.96 with a parish matching amount of $3,280.04 in subrecipient management costs for a total federal funding of $888,333.96 with the total non-federal funding of $68,916.04 for a total project cost of $957,250.00 for the elevation of 5 flood-prone properties to the Parish be and is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents required in the administration of the 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant EMT-2023-FM-004-0030. SECTION 3. That the cost of this agreement is to be charged to Account No. 21410-1240-281-xxxx (FMA 2023-0030.xxx). SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice Chairperson, be 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149194 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Westbank Economic Development Association, Inc. for the use of the Terrytown Playground gym in connection with “Terrytown’s Annual Food Truck Fest,” to be held on October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. at Terrytown Playground, 641 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown, Louisiana. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any

public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development of recreational and cultural programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to promote community engagement and provide recreational and cultural opportunities for residents of Jefferson Parish through a community festival in Terrytown; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased community engagement and recreational and cultural opportunities for Jefferson Parish residents, which is at least equivalent to the use of the Terrytown Playground gym 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 Westbank Economic Development Association, 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 the Westbank Economic Development Association, Inc. for the use of the Terrytown Playground gym in connection with “Terrytown’s Annual Food Truck Fest,” to be held on October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. at Terrytown Playground, 641 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown, Louisiana is hereby approved. SECTION 2. There are no direct costs associated with this Agreement. 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 This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149195 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Fee Collection Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services: Office of Motor Vehicles for the continued operations of an Office of Motor Vehicles Field Office located at 197 Westbank Expressway, Terrytown and to provide for related matters. (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 or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter “Parish”) desires to cooperate with Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services: Office of Motor Vehicles (hereinafter “OMV”), pursuant to the Charter of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Article I, § 1.01.1, as hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the OMV operates a Field Office and rents the space for said Field Office at 197 Westbank Expressway, Terrytown; and WHEREAS, the OMV desires to expand the foot print of the current office and the Parish is agreeable and supportive of the continued operations of the Field Office; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 32:429 authorizes the governing authority of any local governmental subdivision to levy, by resolution, a fee for each service or transaction carried out as an operation of an office of motor vehicles field office that is not fully funded by the state and that fee shall not exceed six dollars per service or transaction and shall be used solely to defray the cost of operations of that local field office, including but not limited to facility rental, utilities, and maintenance; and WHEREAS, accordingly the OMV shall collect a maximum fee of $3.00 per service or transaction carried out as an operation of the local field office, however said fee shall not apply to the procurement or renewal of a motor vehicle registration license; and WHEREAS, those monies collected shall be used to pay the Parish’s half of the monthly rental as set forth in the lease for 197 Westbank Expressway, Terrytown; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to ensure the continued access to essential motor vehicle services for residents of Jefferson Parish, promoting efficiency in government operations, and advancing the health, safety, and welfare of Parish residents; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these two agencies working together. 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 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Fee Collection Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services: Office of Motor Vehicles for the continued operations of an Office of Motor Vehicles Field Office located at 197 Westbank Expressway, Terrytown, is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. That all revenues collected shall be deposited into Account No. 10010-0000-51460 and all expenses paid to OMV shall come from Account No. 10010-0850-76800.437. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149196 A resolution granting permission to the Garden Bros Circus, represented by Ms. Tina Muma, to hold a Garden Bros Circus at the Shrine on Airline at the parking lot of the Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie LA 70003, from Thursday, November 5 through November 8, 2026 from 3:30p.m to 9:30p.m; to sell beverages and food; to erect 3 large tents; to erect 1 canopy; to allow DJ/Amplified music; to allow outdoor cooking; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Health Department; the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the State of Louisiana Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control to conduct such an event; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are complied with. (Council District 2) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted Garden Bros Circus, represented by Ms. Tina Muma, to hold a Garden Bros Circus at the Shrine on Airline at the parking lot of the Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie LA 70003, from Thursday, November 5 through November 8, 2026 from 3:30p.m to 9:30p.m; to sell beverages and food; to erect 3 large tents; to erect 1 canopy; to allow DJ/Amplified music; to allow outdoor cooking; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Health Department; the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the State of Louisiana Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control to conduct such an event; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are complied with. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to Ms. Toni Muma PO Box 25777, Sarasota, FL 34277 the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Health Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149197 A resolution granting permission to Nola Motor Club LLC d/b/a Nola Motorsports Park, to conduct “Zombie Paintball 2026” at Nola Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Boulevard, Avondale, Louisiana, on various dates from October 2, 2026 through November 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and providing for related matters. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Nola

Motor Club LLC d/b/a Nola Motorsports Park to conduct “Zombie Paintball 2026” at Nola Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Boulevard, Avondale, Louisiana, on October 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31, 2026, and November 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; and, in connection therewith, to sell and serve food, beverages, liquor, wine and beer; to erect one (1) canopy, three (3) craft booths, and two (2) tents 41’ or larger; and to have live/DJ amplified music provided that all required permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, and that all requirements of said Departments are met to conduct such an event. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Nola Motor Club LLC d/b/a Nola Motorsports Park represented by Holly Maloney, P.O. Box 2340, Marrero, Louisiana 70073, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149198 A resolution granting St. Angela Merici, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Nicole Bourque, permission to conduct their St Angela Merici Ram Fest on Friday, September, 25, 2026 from 5:00p.m. until 10:00p.m. and Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00a.m. until 10:00p.m. and providing for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Angela Merici, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Nicole Bourque, permission to conduct their St Angela Merici Ram Fest on Friday, September, 25, 2026 from 5:00p.m. until 10:00p.m. and Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00a.m. until 10:00p.m., and to allow the sale of beer, wine, beverages, and food; to have live, DJ/Amplified music; to erect one tent (41’ or larger), and eight canopies; in connection with said event, all Jefferson Parish taxes are hereby waived, provided a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 2. St. Angela Merici is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their Ram Fest beginning Friday, September 11, 2026, at the following locations: a) Bonnabel Boulevard at: West Esplanade, Veterans Blvd, I-10, and Metairie Road b) Causeway Boulevard at: Veterans Memorial Boulevard, and West Esplanade. SECTION 3. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 4. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 5. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising the festival for a period of 14 days, said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that signs are to be removed by Sunday, September 27, 2026. SECTION 6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Nicole Bourque, 901 Beverly Garden 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149199 A resolution granting permission to GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, 1023 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 2, Metairie, LA 70001, represented by Annie Watkins to conduct their Playhouse Lagniappe Gala on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6:00p.m. until 11:00p.m. and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, 1023 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 2, Metairie, LA 70001, represented by Annie Watkins to conduct their Playhouse Lagniappe Gala on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6:00p.m. until 11:00p.m.; to serve beer, wine, liquor and food; to have live music; in connection with said event, all Jefferson Parish taxes are hereby waived, provided a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Annie Watkins, 1023 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 2, Metairie, LA 70001. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149200 A resolution authorizing the Parish Attorney to request a legal opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding whether public funds can be used to obtain the services of a licensed plumber that would visit the service address and attempt to determine whether the source of the higher-than-expected water bill is attributable to a leak on private property or to malfunctioning equipment. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Parish Council has received complaints from constituents regarding higher-than-expected water bills; and WHEREAS, in effort to address these complaints, the Parish Council seeks guidance regarding whether public funds can be used to obtain the services of a licensed plumber that would visit a service address that is the subject of a complaint and attempt to determine whether the source of the higher-than-expected water bill is attributable to a leak on private property or to malfunctioning equipment owned and maintained by Consolidated Waterworks District No. 2 of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish that a legal opinion be solicited from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding whether the use of public funds to obtains such services would be permissible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized to request a legal opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding whether public funds can be used to obtain the services of a licensed plumber that would visit a service address and attempt to determine whether the source of the higher-thanexpected water bill is attributable to a leak on private property or to malfunctioning equipment owned and maintained by Consolidated Waterworks District No. 2 of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149201 A resolution appointing Mr. Albert J. Robichaux, Jr. to the Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Services Task Force, representing the Jefferson Parish Council on Aging, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 149106, adopted on August 26, 2026, the Jefferson Parish Council created the Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Services Task Force. 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 appoints Albert J. Robichaux, Jr. to the Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Services Task Force, representing the Jefferson Parish Council on Aging,

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS for a term that shall be concurrent with the term of the task force. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Albert J. Robichaux, Jr. (780 Terry Parkway, Gretna, Louisiana 70056). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149202 A resolution approving an Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Circular Consulting, LLC, which provides for a full range of professional services, including, but not limited to, financial, administrative, legal and procedural guidance, related to the oversight of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish as it undergoes repositioning of its public housing program and the transitioning of the agency to Jefferson Parish government in general conformance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations including the preparation of funding applications and any other materials required for consideration by HUD, and the preparation of a comprehensive redevelopment and revitalization plan for the Acre Roads Housing Community, to extend the term from April 11, 2027 through December 31, 2027, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($233,776.00) for such continued consulting services, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement from One-Million, Four-Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($1,405,000.00), to One-Million Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($1,638,776.00). (Council District 3) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 136811, adopted on December 9, 2020, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications, including fee schedules, from persons or firms interested in providing a full range of professional services, included, but not limited to, financial, administrative, legal and procedural guidance, related to the oversight of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish as it undergoes repositioning of its public housing portfolio and the transitioning of the agency to Jefferson Parish government in general conformance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) rules and regulations and in providing grant proposal writing services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 137090, adopted on February 24, 2021, Circular Consulting, LLC was selected to provide said consulting services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 137397, adopted on March 31, 2021, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and Circular Consulting, LLC entered into an Agreement dated, April 12, 2021, to provide said consulting services at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00); and WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the Agreement was to provide PARISH with administrative and procedural guidance as it relates to repositioning of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish (“HAJP”); and subsequent transfer of its assets and the Acre Road site, a 16-acre piece of immovable property, to the PARISH; the result of which will be redevelopment of said site into a livable community that focuses on affordable housing and economic development which includes but is not limited to supporting business enterprises and related services; and WHEREAS, this long-term initiative requires extensive planning; identification of funding sources to aide with redevelopment efforts; and collaboration with local and community stakeholders to help ensure its success; and remains an ongoing effort; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 26082, adopted on October 14, 2020, the PARISH designated the Housing Services Development District (“HSDD”) as the Agency responsible for creating and sustaining affordable housing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 138743, adopted on December 22, 2021, the PARISH and Circular Consulting, LLC entered into an Amendment No. 1, dated December 28, 2021, to amend the Agreement to expand the scope of services offered by Circular Consulting, LLC, to include helping PARISH and the HSDD with the management and maintenance of the Housing Choice Voucher Program beginning January 1, 2022; the result of which includes but is not limited to: a) providing in-house training and technical assistance on various housing matters and programs including the HCV Program; b) developing five-year and annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans; c) developing programmatic policies and procedures (and providing ongoing training with implementing same); d) identifying potential funding sources to support operations; all of which support continuity of services; compliance with HUD regulations and remains an ongoing effort; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 138888, PARISH and Circular Consulting, LLC entered into an Amendment No. 2, dated February 22, 2022, to expand the scope of services to include the development of a Housing and Urban Development compliant Relocation Plan and a Comprehensive Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan for the Acre Road Housing Community, to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred SeventyNine Thousand Dollars ($279,000.00) for said additional services, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement to Four Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($429,000.00); all of which further aided in Circular’s relocation of approximately 44 (forty-four) households from the Acre Road site; and WHEREAS, these relocation efforts further support the future redevelopment of the Acre Road site into a livable community that focuses on affordable housing and economic development as the site must be 100% vacated prior to its transfer and redevelopment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 141042, PARISH and Circular Consulting, LLC entered into an Amendment No. 3, dated December 22, 2022, to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year; and to add funding in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Dollars ($226,000.00) for such additional consulting services, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement to Six Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($655,000.00); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 142634, PARISH and Circular Consulting, LLC entered into Amendment No. 4 dated September 7, 2023, to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year; and to add funding in an amount not to exceed Two-Hundred Fifty- Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) for such additional consulting services, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement to Nine-Hundred Five-Thousand Dollars ($905,000.00); and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 4 also expanded the scope of work to include assisting the HSDD with redevelopment of the Acre Road site and other affordable housing initiatives; and WHEREAS, as a result of Amendments No. 3 and No. 4, Circular Consulting, LLC has been able to: a) provide consulting services to assist in the procurement of a developer partner to redevelop the Acre Road site; b) assist in the completion of an application to the Louisiana Housing Corporation for funding to support the redevelopment of the Acre Road site; c) help facilitate transfer of seven (7) adjudicated lots from the PARISH to HSDD for development into affordable housing; d) assist with land use and zoning matters; and e) other related matters; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145142, adopted on October 16, 2024, the parties entered into an Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement, dated October 30, 2024, to extend the term of the Agreement for two (2) additional years through April 11, 2027, because critical consulting services related to repositioning of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish and comprehensive redevelopment consulting services are still necessary and ongoing; and to add funding in an amount not to exceed FiveHundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for the additional two (2) years, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement to One-Million, Four-Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($1,405,000.00); and WHEREAS, the Agreement is set to expire on April 11, 2027; and WHEREAS, there is a continued need for to administrative and procedural guidance to the PARISH as it relates to repositioning of the HAJP, to sustain operational progress, strengthen redevelopment efforts and assist PARISH in meeting its housing priorities; and WHEREAS, multiple steps remain before the formal transfer of the HAJP and Acre Road site to the Parish; which include but are not necessarily limited to: a) assessment of HAJP assets and liabilities: b) title and abstract services to confirm ownership and issues related to HAJP immovable property; c) draft and review of the transfer documents; and d) procurement of a contractor to demolish the site; all of with which Circular will require the continued consulting services of Circular Consulting, LLC; and WHEREAS, there is a continued need for comprehensive developer consulting services to assist the HSDD in connection with the redevelopment of the Acre Road site; which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) identifying and facilitating needed community stakeholder discussions to support redevelopment; b) assisting with identification and transfer of properties for development into affordable housing; c) identifying and submitting an application(s) for funding sources to support redevelopment; d) project management and construction administration support; e) assisting with services related to compliance which include but are not limited to: design, permitting and closeout; f) interfacing on behalf of HSDD with the Parish’s Office of Community Development; and g) drafting of a comprehensive plan to support business enterprises and fosters economic development; and WHEREAS, there is a continued need for comprehensive developer consulting services to assist the HSDD in connection

with other affordable housing initiatives which include but are not limited to: a) identifying properties for acquisition and/or development; b) assisting with management and maintenance of properties transferred to HSDD; c) assisting with the procurement and management of a developer partner; d) environmental due diligence; e) providing project management and construction administration services; f) providing compliance related services including those related to design, permitting and closeout; g) identifying and applying for funding sources to support development; h) interfacing on behalf of HSDD with the Parish’s Office of Community Development; and i) creating and implementing small rental programs and homeownership programs that include the Parish’s first-responders; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned services relate to the Scope in the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Circular Consulting dated April 12, 2021; and the subsequent Amendments thereto; and support the continuity of services; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish of Jefferson to amend the Agreement to extend the term from April 11, 2027 through December 31, 2027, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($233,776.00) for such continued consulting services, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement from One-Million, Four-Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($1,405,000.00), to One-Million Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($1,638,776.00) as critical consulting services related to repositioning of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish; and comprehensive redevelopment consulting services are still necessary and ongoing. 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. 6 to the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Circular Consulting, LLC, which provides for a full range of professional services, including, but not limited to, financial, administrative, legal and procedural guidance, related to the oversight of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish as it undergoes repositioning of its public housing program and the transitioning of the agency to Jefferson Parish government in general conformance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations including the preparation of funding applications and any other materials required for consideration by HUD, and the preparation of a comprehensive redevelopment and revitalization plan for the Acre Roads Housing Community, to extend the term from April 11, 2027 through December 31, 2027, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($233,776.00) for such continued consulting services, thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement from One-Million, Four-Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($1,405,000.00), to One-Million Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($1,638,776.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of the Agreement shall be extended from April 11, 2027 to a new expiration date of December 31, 2027. SECTION 3. That any costs associated with this agreement shall be taken from Account No. 45600-4076-7331 (56010.301). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 961”), the State of Louisiana extended the time period for use of the funds appropriated to PARISH for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 in Act 461, including the funding designated for ORGANIZATION, for one additional year, from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as: to provide, assist, support, administer, and maintain services and programs for the elderly in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of increased services and enhanced welfare and livelihood of the senior citizens in Jefferson Parish through services provided by the ORGANIZATION, which is at least equivalent to the Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) worth of consideration and 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, the Parish of Jefferson desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild, to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Woodmere Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, 3 (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2026 and end at midnight on June 30, 2027. SECTION 3. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislation, Account No. 44530-400776800.280 (45324-006) (Act 461 of 2025 - Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 149203 A resolution approving an agreement which terminates on October 1, 2028 with Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC for providing professional landscape architectural services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide)

RESOLUTION NO. 149204 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild, to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Woodmere Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Three Dollars and 77/100 cents ($1,503.77) from the Act 776 of the 2024 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA # 25-945-316 approved by Resolution No. 145568, adopted on December 11, 2024), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3)

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026 by virtue of Resolution No. 148746, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC to provide professional landscape architectural services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project; and WHEREAS, Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC is authorized to provide these services with support from Design Engineering, Inc., and Nesbit & Associates, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC for providing professional landscape architectural services on an asneeded basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00. SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on October 1, 2028, whichever occurs first. SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 73310 or 74510 of the user department. SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis. SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project. SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. SECTION 7. That Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC is authorized to provide these services with support from Design Engineering, Inc., and Nesbit & Associates, LLC. SECTION 8. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149205 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild, to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Woodmere Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, 3 (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild (“ORGANIZATION”) to provide senior life selfsufficiency services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular

WHEREAS, Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 776”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State of Louisiana funds, and said Act 776 contains a line item appropriation within the State of Louisiana’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($80,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145568, adopted on December 11, 2024, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated January 9, 2024, to receive an appropriation of Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($80,000.00) Dollars for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, with a contract term of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (State CEA # 25-945-316); and WHEREAS, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild (“ORGANIZATION”) to provide senior life selfsufficiency services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145951, adopted on February 26, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson and Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild, entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated March 18, 2025, to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Woodmere Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the appropriation in Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), the State of Louisiana extended the time period for use of the funds appropriated to PARISH for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 in Act 776, including the funding designated for ORGANIZATION, for one additional year from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146832, adopted on July 23, 2025, the parties entered into a First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated March 18, 2025, to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year, for a new term of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026, pursuant to Act No. 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, and there remains an unexpended balance of One Thousand Five Hundred Three and 77/100 Dollars ($1,503.77); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 961”), the State of Louisiana extended the time period for use of the funds appropriated to PARISH for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 in Act 776, including the funding designated for ORGANIZATION, for one additional year, from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to allow ORGANIZATION one additional year from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, to utilize the unexpended One Thousand Five Hundred Three and 77/100 Dollars ($1,503.77) from the Act 776 appropriation as extended by Act 961; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as: to provide, assist, support, administer, and maintain services and programs for the elderly in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of increased services and enhanced welfare and livelihood of the senior citizens in Jefferson Parish through services provided by the ORGANIZATION, which is at least equivalent to the One Thousand Five Hundred Three and 77/100 Dollars ($1,503.77) worth of consideration and use of public property provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

between the Parish of Jefferson and Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild, to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Woodmere Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Three and 77/100 Dollars ($1,503.77) from the Act 776 of the 2024 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA # 25-945-316 approved by Resolution No. 145568, adopted on December 11, 2024), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2026 and end at midnight on June 30, 2027. SECTION 3. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislation, Account No. 44530-400776800.280 (45324.005) (Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guild). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149206 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, Inc., to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Marrero Community & Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 73/100 Dollars ($5,456.73) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by the Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, Inc. (“ORGANIZATION”) to provide senior life selfsufficiency services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148066, adopted on February 25, 2026, PARISH and ORGANIZATION entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement authorizing use of the Act 461 funds for the term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, which has expired, and there remains an unexpended balance of Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 73/100 Dollars ($5,456.73); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 961”), the State of Louisiana extended the time period for use of the funds appropriated to PARISH for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 in Act 461, including the funding designated for ORGANIZATION, for one additional year, from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to allow ORGANIZATION one additional year from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, to utilize the unexpended Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 73/100 Dollars ($5,456.73) from the Act 461 appropriation as extended by Act 961; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as: to provide, assist, support, administer, and maintain services and programs for the elderly in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of increased services and enhanced welfare and livelihood of the senior citizens in Jefferson Parish through services provided by the Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, Inc., which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 73/100 Dollars ($5,456.73) worth of consideration and 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, the Parish of Jefferson desires to cooperate with the Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, 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 the Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, Inc., to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Marrero Community & Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 73/100 Dollars ($5,456.73) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2026 and end at midnight on June 30, 2027. SECTION 3. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislation, Account No. 44530-400776800.251 (45324-006) (Act 461 of 2025 - Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, Inc.). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149207 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Inc. DBA InclusivCare to support delivery of direct opioid abatement services for addiction disorders and supportive services for citizens of Jefferson Parish affected by opioid use disorder at its four (4) health centers located in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($240,000.00)/ per year over the ten (10) year term, for a total not to exceed amount of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00). (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 of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(14) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to provide a program of public health services; and WHEREAS, residents throughout Jefferson Parish require timely access to evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder services, including treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, Medication-Assisted Treatment, counseling, care coordination, recovery support, and connections to communitybased resources; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Inc. DBA InclusivCare (“ORGANIZATION”) is a Joint Commission Accredited and National Committee for Quality Assurance (“NCQA”) Certified Community Health Center that operates a network of healthcare service locations throughout Jefferson Parish and provides accessible, affordable medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and supportive services to residents of the Parish; and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION operates four (4) service locations throughout Jefferson Parish (Marrero, Avondale, Kenner, and Lafitte); and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION has the clinical infrastructure, appropriately licensed professionals, care coordination capacity, and community relationships necessary to deliver behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and supportive services across its Jefferson Parish service network; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 138508, adopted on November 10, 2021, PARISH approved its participation in the Louisiana State-Local Government Opioid Litigation Memorandum of Understanding and its Exhibit “A” and “B” (the “MOU”) relative to the distribution and use of the opioid settlement proceeds towards abatement and resolving the opioid epidemic; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 141337, adopted on September 16, 2026, PARISH entered into a CEA with Opioid Abatement Corporation to distribute and use Louisiana Opioid Settlement Proceeds to provide for Opioid remediation in the form of evidence based forward-looking strategies, programming and services used to treat, reduce, and prevent the effects of the opioid epidemic on the citizens of Jefferson Parish, including efforts to: (i) provide treatment for citizens of the State of Louisiana affected by substance use disorders, (ii) provide support for citizens of the State of Louisiana in recovery from addiction who are under the care of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration qualified and appropriately licensed health care providers; and to (iii) target treatment of citizens of the State of Louisiana who are not covered by Medicaid or not covered by private insurance for addictive services; and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION currently provides specialized behavioral health services tailored to the complexities of opioid addiction that satisfy the requirement of “Approved Purposes,” as defined in Exhibit A to the MOU, specifically including services described under Part One, Section A (“Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)”), which includes expanding availability of MedicationAssisted Treatment (MAT) and the full American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) continuum of care, and Section B (“Support People in Treatment and Recovery”), which includes supportive services such as counseling, peer-support, recovery case management, community navigators, and connections to community-based services, with priority given to treatment for people who are not covered by Medicaid or private insurance; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to enhance the overall health and quality of life of citizens of Jefferson Parish through the treatment and support of citizens affected by substance use disorders; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased access and enhanced programming and services for citizens affected by substance use disorders which is at least equivalent to the Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00) 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 desires to cooperate with WHEREAS, PARISH ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting in the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Inc. DBA InclusivCare to support delivery of direct opioid abatement services for addiction disorders and supportive services for citizens of Jefferson Parish affected by opioid use disorder at its four (4) health centers located in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($240,000.00)/ per year over the ten (10) year term, for a total not to exceed amount of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 45820-4102-76800.437 (Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149208 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Waggaman Community Foundation to provide its annual 2026 Christmas Lights display at Thomas Jefferson Park and the Live Oak Library in Waggaman, Louisiana, at a cost not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00). (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, 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 a system of parish parks, playgrounds, recreation programs, libraries, museums, and other recreation and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, Waggaman Community Foundation (“ORGANIZATION”) has historically contributed to the beautification of Thomas Jefferson Park in Waggaman, Louisiana and provides an annual Christmas lights display at Thomas Jefferson Park for the enjoyment of citizens of Jefferson Parish and tourist; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational facilities and enhanced beautification for the benefit of all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of enhanced recreational facilities at Thomas Jefferson Park and the Live Oak Library in Waggaman, Louisiana which is at least equivalent to the Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Waggaman Community Foundation to provide its annual 2026 Christmas Lights display at Thomas Jefferson Park and the Live Oak Library in Waggaman, Louisiana, at a cost not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the funds provided in this Agreement shall be taken from Account No. 22020-2753-76800.317 (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 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149209 A resolution approving a First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association to provide for the production of the 2026

West Bank Heritage Festival at the John A. Alario Center, to promote tourism, economic development and recreation, to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement from Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00), and to amend the term to begin retroactively on July 1, 2026; and Amending Resolution No. 149114, adopted on August 26, 2026 to correct an account number in Section 2. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 149114, adopted on August 26, 2026, the Parish of Jefferson(“PARISH”) and New Growth Economic Development Association (“ORGANIZATION”) entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated September 2, 2026 (“Original Agreement”), to provide for the production of the 2026 West Bank Heritage Festival at the John A. Alario Center, to promote tourism, economic development and recreation, at a cost not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00); and WHEREAS, Section 2 of Resolution No. 149114, incorrectly stated that One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2773-76800.170 (20473.000), and needs to be amended to read “One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) shall be charged to Account No. 22020-275376800.170 (20253.000) (Council District 3 Video Poker)”; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement from Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00), and to amend the term to begin retroactively on July 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH 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 provide recreational and cultural programs within the Westbank of Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, to increase economic development, tourism, and enjoyment for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased recreational activities and increased tourism which is at least equivalent to the Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), 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 Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association to provide for the production of the 2026 West Bank Heritage Festival at the John A. Alario Center, to promote tourism, economic development and recreation, to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), thereby increasing the maximum amount of the Agreement from Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00), and to amend the term to begin retroactively on July 1, 2026, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2026 end at midnight on July 1, 2027. SECTION 3. That the Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) provided in this First Amendment shall be charged to Account No. 22020-2753-76800.170 (20253.000) (Council District 3 Video Poker). SECTION 4. That Resolution No. 149114, adopted on August 26, 2026, is hereby amended to correct an account number in Section 2 to read as follows: That the funds provided in this Agreement shall be charged to the following accounts: 1) Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) shall be charged to Account No 22030-2763-127-76800.170 (20373.000) (Council District 3- WB Tourism); and 2) One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) shall be charged to Account No. 22020-275376800.170 (20253.000) (Council District 3 Video Poker). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149210 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Harvey Senior Citizen Organization, to provide senior life selfsufficiency services and the use of the Harvey Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and 68/100 cents ($6,244.68) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by Harvey Senior Citizen Organization (“ORGANIZATION”) to provide senior life self-sufficiency services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148065, adopted on February 25, 2026, PARISH and ORGANIZATION entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement authorizing use of the Act 461 funds for the term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, which has expired, and there remains an unexpended balance of Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four and 68/100 Dollars ($6,244.68); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 961”), the State of Louisiana extended the time period for use of the funds appropriated to PARISH for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 in Act 461, including the funding designated for ORGANIZATION, for one additional year, from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to allow ORGANIZATION one additional year from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, to utilize the unexpended Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four and 68/100 Dollars ($6,244.68) from the Act 461 appropriation as extended by Act 961; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described

as: to provide, assist, support, administer, and maintain services and programs for the elderly in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of increased services and enhanced welfare and livelihood of the senior citizens in Jefferson Parish through services provided by Harvey Senior Citizen Organization, which is at least equivalent to the Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and 68/100 cents ($6,244.68) worth of consideration and 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, the Parish of Jefferson desires to cooperate with Harvey Senior Citizen Organization in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Harvey Senior Citizen Organization, to provide senior life self-sufficiency services and the use of the Harvey Community and Senior Center for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four and 68/100 Dollars ($6,244.68) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, (State CEA # RS-25-554 approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on December 10, 2025), which was extended for one additional year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, pursuant to Act No. 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2026 and end at midnight on June 30, 2027. SECTION 3. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislation, Account No. 44530-400776800.279 (45324.006) (Act 461 of 2025 Harvey Senior Citizen Organization). 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149211 A resolution approving the appointment of Mr. Gary Schmidt to the position Director of the Department of Citizens’ Affairs and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Mr. Schmidt meets and or exceeds all of the qualifications required by Section 2-487 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances to be appointed to the position Director of the Department of Citizens’ Affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the appointment of Mr. Gary Schmidt to the position Director of the Department of Citizens’ Affairs is hereby approved in accordance with Section 2-487(b) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 149212 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Gretna Economic Development Association, Jefferson Facilities, Inc. and Jefferson Redevelopment, Inc. to allow use of Lot “C”, Derbigny Street from 3rd Avenue to 1st Avenue, and the Jefferson Parish Parking Garage, as well as other identified Jefferson Parish assets during Gretna Festin’ 2026. (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, Gretna Festin’ 2026 is a free concert series that takes place on the first four (4) Saturdays in October, 2026; and WHEREAS, 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, the PARISH, pursuant to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Charter, Article 1, Section 1.01(15), has the authority to provide recreational and cultural programs and related services to all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH wishes to provide use of Parking Lot “C”, Derbigny Street from 3rd Avenue to 1st Avenue, and the Jefferson Parish Parking Garage, all located in Gretna, Louisiana, for the ORGANIZATIONS to use for event set up and parking; and WHEREAS, additionally, PARISH wishes to provide use of property located within the Jefferson Parish government complex in Gretna, in coordination with the Director of General Services, and use of other identified parish owned assets, including, but not limited to light plants and temporary fencing for the event; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to provide recreational and cultural programs to increase tourism in the City of Gretna and the Parish, to provide for economic development of the Parish, and to promote the increased enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the value of increased tourism and economic development and increased enjoyment for the citizens of Jefferson Parish that is at least equivalent to the use of items described in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the Gretna Economic Development Association in the implementation of the Project as hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Gretna Economic Development Association, Jefferson Facilities, Inc. and Jefferson Redevelopment, Inc. to allow use of Lot “C”, Derbigny Street from 3rd Avenue to 1st Avenue, and the Jefferson Parish Parking Garage, as well as other identified Jefferson Parish assets during Gretna Festin’ 2026, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That there are no direct costs associated with this Agreement. SECTION 3. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149213 A resolution authorizing the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna, to provide funding in the amount of $150,000.00 for the design and construction of bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park, by increasing the funding amount from an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) and extending the term by one (1) year and to provide for related matters. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147245, adopted on October 1, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated November 20, 2025, (“Original Agreement”) to provide funding in the amount of $150,000.00 for the design and construction of bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park; and WHEREAS, there is a need for more time and funding to accomplish the design and construction of bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Original Agreement by increasing the funding amount from an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) and extending the term of the Original Agreement by one (1) year; 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, PARISH is authorized by Jefferson Parish Charter Section 1.01(15) to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to provide funding for the design and construction of bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of an improved recreational facility for citizens of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) provided for in this Amended 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 CITY 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 First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna, to provide funding in the amount of $150,000.00 for the design and construction of bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park, by increasing the funding amount from an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) and extending the term by one (1) year, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That costs shall be charged to Account No. 96010-9621-7680.160 (60101.000) (Hospital Service District 1 Council District 1 – City of Gretna). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149214 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Town of Jean Lafitte to provide funding in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,250.00) for bus transportation services for senior citizens to participate in a field trip to Grand Isle, Louisiana, and providing for related matters. (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, Town of Jean Lafitte (“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 Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH and TOWN 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, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(5) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to provide health, social and other related services for the welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Agreement is to provide transportation services for senior citizens residing within Jefferson Parish to participate in a field trip to Grand Isle, Louisiana, thereby promoting their mobility and access to recreational and social activities; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value in the form of transportation services provided to senior citizens residing within Jefferson Parish for the Grand Isle field trip, which is at least equivalent to the Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,250.00) 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Town of Jean Lafitte to provide funding in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,250.00) for bus transportation services for senior citizens to participate in a field trip to Grand Isle, Louisiana, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22020-2751-76800.49 (20251.000) (Council District 1 – 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149215 A resolution terminating the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Gretna authorized by Resolution No. 147946 adopted on the 4th day of February, 2026, and fully executed on the 9th day of April 2026, said Cooperative Endeavor Agreement being terminated for convenience pursuant to Sec. 4 (e) of the agreement upon 30 days written notice which notice is attached hereto. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish to terminate the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Gretna for the design and construction of a turf field at Mel Ott Park at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). 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 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Gretna for the design and construction of a turf field at Mel Ott Park at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) shall be terminated for convenience thirty (30) days from the receipt by the City of Gretna of this adopted Resolution. SECTION 2. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be, and 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149216 A resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and United Way of Southeast Louisiana to provide a Jefferson Parish Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative Program at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) per year for a total amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, 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, Jefferson Parish community stakeholders and service providers with the support of United Way of Southeast

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections have implemented a program, the RETURN (Restoration and Empowerment Through United Reentry Network) Initiative, which ensures that residents released from state correctional facilities engage in a process to reintegrate into the community and prevent recidivism; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections estimates that 73% of people remanded to their custody have substance use issues that contribute to their criminal behavior; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections data shows that those with medium- or high-levels of substance use needs are at an increased risk of recidivism; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice recommends re-entry programs use validated screening tools to assess substance use disorder, provide re-release recovery support and improvement community-based treatment for postrelease substance use treatment alongside support services for employment, housing, transportation, legal support, and case management; and WHEREAS, national data shows that individuals engaged in pre-release substance use treatment and post-release community-based services have positive substance use outcomes and positive criminal justice outcomes; and WHEREAS, the opioid settlement funding can be used to provide evidence-informed treatment and other appropriate services to individuals with opioid-use disorders and any cooccurring substance use/mental health issues who are leaving jail or prison, have recently left jail or prison, are on probation or parole, are under community corrections supervision, or are in re-entry projects or facilities; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to provide a Jefferson Parish Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative Program (Jefferson Parish LA-PRI) to reduce recidivism by improving and expanding community reentry resources for formerly incarcerated residents such as employment, substance use treatment (including opioid-use treatment), family reunification, education and vocational training, mentoring, and peer support; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of safer communities, reduced recidivism, reduced substance use, and enhanced reentry resources for returning residents which is at least equivalent to the Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the residents of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to cooperate with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and United Way of Southeast Louisiana to provide a Jefferson Parish Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative Program at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) per year for a total amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the costs associated with this Agreement shall be taken from the Account No. 45820-4102-76800.302 (58200.004). SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149217 A resolution amending Resolution No. 149706, adopted on August 26, 2026, which approved the approval and acceptance of the FY2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Subaward Grant authorize execution of the Subaward Grant Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Works, Office of Workforce Development in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and 00/100 ($1,315,236.00), to ratify the actions of the Chief Administrative Assistant of the Department of Jefferson Community Actions Programs (JeffCAP) in signing of related grant documentation, to correct account numbers in fund from 21030-1020-205/10403-001, 21030-1020-205/10403-002, 21030-1020-205/10403003, and 21030-0000-5220.01 to 21030-1020204/10403, 21030-1020-205/10403 and 21030-000052200/10403 to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Works, through its Office of Workforce Development, made available a grant opportunity for community-based organizations to apply for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Subaward Grant to provide services and programs in accordance with the provisions of the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981, as amended (“CSBG Act”); and WHEREAS, at the August 26, 2026, the Jefferson Parish Council approved Resolution No. 149706 accepting the FY2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Subaward Grant in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and 00/100 ($1,315,236.00), to be expended by September 30, 2027, or by the end of the grant performance period, whichever occurs first; and WHEREAS, the incorrect account numbers were provided to deposit these grant funds in; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to correct the account numbers to ensure the funds are deposition into the appropriate accounts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Resolution 149706 adopted on August 26, 2026 which approved the approval and acceptance of the FY2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Subaward Grant authorize execution of the Subaward Grant Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Works, Office of Workforce Development in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and 00/100 ($1,315,236.00), is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 2. That One Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and 00/100 ($1,315,236.00), shall be deposited into fund Account Numbers 21030-1020-204/10403, 21030-1020-205/10403 and 210300000-52200/10403. 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Ms. Bohannan, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149219 A resolution approving a payment-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement between the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District and Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP, relating to the acquisition, renovation and improvement of an approximately 82-unit senior housing apartment building, including parking, located at 2301 Idaho Ave., in Kenner, Louisiana; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District (“JEDCO”) is a body politic and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, created in the Parish of Jefferson, under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20, Title 34 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 34:2021 et seq.) (the “JEDCO Act”); and WHEREAS, JEDCO is authorized under the laws of the State of Louisiana (the “State”), including particularly the JEDCO Act as well as Sections 991 to 1001, inclusive, and Chapter 13 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, to issue its revenue bonds for the object and purpose of promoting and encouraging the development of economic and industrial opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce and industry, and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources in Jefferson Parish (excluding Grand Isle and Ward 11) by providing job opportunities; and WHEREAS, in addition to any other powers and functions, JEDCO is authorized by the JEDCO Act, and specifically La. R.S. 34:2033, to perform the functions of an economic and industrial development entity, including fostering and supporting economic and industrial development and education in cooperation with private business enterprises, financial institutions, educational institutions, nonprofit institutions and organizations, state government and political subdivisions of the state, the federal government, and other organizations or persons concerned with research, development, education, commercial application, and economic or industrial development in ways which increase the economic base in its jurisdiction, and JEDCO is further authorized to engage in whatever activities and projects it deems most

appropriate to encourage and assist economic growth and development in accordance with and pursuant to provisions of the foregoing; and WHEREAS, the JEDCO Act further provides, specifically at La. R.S. 34:2034, that JEDCO may enter into cooperative endeavors that provide for any form of economic development assistance between or among JEDCO and the State, any of its local governmental subdivisions, political corporations, or public benefit corporations, the United States or its agencies, or any public or private association, corporation, or individual, in the form of cooperative financing, cooperative development, or any other form of cooperative economic development activity; and WHEREAS, Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP, a limited partnership duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana (the “Company”), has requested that JEDCO enter into a cooperative endeavor with the Company relating to the investment by the Company of approximately $1.72 million in the acquisition, renovation and improvement of an approximately 82-unit senior housing apartment building, including parking, located at 2301 Idaho Ave., in Kenner, Louisiana (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) has required, as a condition of its approval of the rehabilitation and continued operation of the Project, that ownership of the Project be transferred from Westminster Tower II, Inc., an existing non-profit, to a newly formed limited partnership, Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP; accordingly, the Company has requested JEDCO to enter into the aforesaid cooperative endeavor between JEDCO and the Company for the purpose of offsetting this unintended property tax consequence resulting from the HUD requirements, by providing for an alternative payment in lieu of taxes (the “PILOT”) with respect to the Project in the amount of $1 per year for twenty years (the “PILOT Payment”); and WHEREAS, the details of the PILOT Payment have been negotiated by JEDCO and the Company and approved by JEDCO on August 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the general parameters of the PILOT and to approve the execution by JEDCO of such agreements as may be necessary to implement the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish, that: SECTION 1. Approval of Lease Agreement and Incentives. This Parish Council hereby approves (i) the Lease Agreement and Agreement to Issue Bonds (the “Lease Agreement”) in connection with the PILOT in substantially the form that has been furnished to this Parish Council and is on file with the Secretary of this Parish Council, (ii) the execution and delivery by JEDCO of the Lease Agreement, with such changes as are approved by bond counsel to JEDCO, (iii) the acquisition by JEDCO of the property described therein for the purpose of effecting the PILOT described therein, and (iv) such other matters necessary, convenient, appropriate and desirable in connection with the matters approved hereby. SECTION 2. Approval of PILOT Payment for the Project. This Parish Council further approves the PILOT Payments with respect to the Project, as described hereinabove and set forth in Section 4.03 of the said Lease Agreement, and the additional and supplemental rent payments described therein. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 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 9th day of September, 2026. STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF JEFFERSON I, the undersigned Clerk of the Jefferson Parish Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings taken by the Parish Council on _______ __, 2026, approving a payment-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement between the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District and Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP, relating to the acquisition, renovation and improvement of an approximately 82unit senior housing apartment building, including parking, located at 2301 Idaho Ave., in Kenner, Louisiana; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Parish on this the ___ day of __________, 2026. (SEAL) Jefferson Parish Council Clerk

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149218 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and City of Gretna for the provision of funding and for repairs and improvements for roadway restoration, including associated drainage, on Timberlane Drive between Commerce Street and the Timberlane Country Club Access Gate, located within the City of Gretna, PARISH of Jefferson, at a cost not to exceed Two Million One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($2,185,000,00). (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, PARISH 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, the City of Gretna is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH and the City of Gretna 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 for the improvement, and operation, repair and maintenance of public projects or improvements, including but not being limited to roads and canals; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(3) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for the provision and maintenance of streets and Section 1.01(8) for the maintenance and operation of flood control and surface drainage programs; and WHEREAS, Timberlane Drive (Commerce St to Timberlane Country Club Access Gate), which is located within the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, has experienced significant differential settlement over time requiring extensive rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the differential settlement is the result of ground consolidation significantly exacerbated by the existing large trees located on the west side of Timberlane Drive within the limits of the City of Gretna and the east side of Timberlane Drive in the limits of a drainage servitude for the Weyerauch Canal in favor of PARISH, which trees’ root systems help maintain the existing drainage canal bank; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as providing safer streets for the travelling public and minimizing potential damage to adjacent drainage canal by restoring the roadway with associated drainage on Timberlane Drive within the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, PARISH has agreed to fund One Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,382,500.00) and the City of Gretna has agreed to fund Eight Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($802,500.00) for completion of the project; and WHEREAS, PARISH funds shall be Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($290,000.00) from Jefferson Parish Council District 1 and One Million Ninety-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,092,500) from Jefferson Parish Public Works (Drainage and Streets Departments); and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of safe travel for its citizenry on roads within PARISH boundaries and the proper maintenance of its drainage canals which is at least equivalent to the One Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($1,382,500.00) that PARISH is contributing in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the residents of Jefferson Parish to properly restore the roadway with associated drainage to provide improved safety for the travelling public and to minimize the potential for damage to the Weyerauch canal bank from Timberlane Drive storm water runoff; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the City of Gretna in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the PARISH Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna for the provision of funding and for repairs and improvements for roadway restoration, including associated drainage, on Timberlane Drive between Commerce Street and the Timberlane Country Club Access Gate, located within the City of Gretna, PARISH of Jefferson, at a PARISH cost not to exceed One Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars

($1,382,500.00) is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the PARISH costs associated with this Agreement in the amount of One Million Three Hundred EightyTwo Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($1,382,500.00) shall be charged to Account No. 44500-4070-74339(45010130) for roadwork and associated drainage. SECTION 3. That the City of Gretna shall pay unto PARISH the sum of Eight Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($802,500.00) within thirty calendar days upon presentation by PARISH of invoice upon completion of the work. SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson PARISH Council, or in his or 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 This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149220 A resolution repealing Resolution No. 149119, approving a new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Timberlane Neighborhood Improvement and Beautification District, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana to provide funding towards the repair of the swimming pool at the Timberlane Golf and Recreation facility to offer citizens increased access to an activity that provides many physical and mental health benefits and to provide enhanced recreational opportunities to the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), repealing Resolution No. 144359, and providing for related matters. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 149119, adopted on August 26, 2026, approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Parish of Jefferson and the Timberlane Neighborhood Improvement and Beautification District, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana to provide funding towards the repair of the swimming pool at the Timberlane Golf and Recreation facility to offer citizens increased access to an activity that provides many physical and mental health benefits and to provide enhanced recreational opportunities to the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), repealed Resolution No. 144359, and provided for related matters; which said Agreement has not been executed; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to instead enter into this new Agreement, which includes a revised Payment section to allow reimbursement of eligible Project costs incurred beginning in 2023; 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 individual; 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, Timberlane Neighborhood Improvement and Beautification District, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“DISTRICT”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor Agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH and DISTRICT 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 for activities concerning recreational and educational facilities; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Charter, Article 1, Section 1.01(15), to provide recreational and cultural programs and related services to all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 25712, adopted on December 5, 2018, the Jefferson Parish Council, created the DISTRICT for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the improvement, beautification and overall betterment of Timberlane in order to add to the quality of life of the residents thereof by maintaining property values, increasing the tax base, fostering economic growth and providing for recreational activities, and WHEREAS, the DISTRICT owns and operates the Timberlane Golf and Recreation facility that offers a swimming pool facility that serves residents of Jefferson Parish and the surrounding community by providing opportunities for public recreations, aquatic exercise, water safety education, youth programming, and community activities; and WHEREAS, the swimming pool is available for use by the general public upon payment of a nominal admission fee and is utilized by residents of all ages, including children, families, senior citizens, and participants in organized aquatic programs; and WHEREAS, DISTRICT has incurred substantial costs associated with necessary repairs, rehabilitation, and improvements to the swimming pool facility in order to maintain safe operations and continued public access; and WHEREAS, PARISH finds that the continued operation and availability of the swimming pool facility promotes public health, recreation, community wellness, youth development, water safety, and quality of life for residents of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to reimburse DISTRICT in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) for eligible repair and improvement costs, subject to the terms and conditions of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council finds that the reimbursement authorized herein satisfies the constitutional requirements applicable to cooperative endeavor agreements in that: (a) Jefferson Parish possesses legal authority to support recreational, public health, and community wellness initiatives for the benefit of its citizens; (b) the reimbursement serves a valid public purpose by preserving and maintaining a recreational facility that provides public access and programming for Jefferson Parish residents; and (c) the Parish will receive proportionate and measurable public benefits in exchange for the reimbursement, including but not limited to continued public access to the swimming pool facility, aquatic programming, water safety activities, youth recreational opportunities, senior aquatic exercise opportunities, and other community benefits as more particularly set forth in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of improved mental and physical health and fitness, enhanced quality of life, and increased access to recreational activities for its citizens which is at least equivalent to the Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public finds 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 DISTRICT in the implementation of the Project as provided for in 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 Resolution No. 149119 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. That the Parish Council hereby finds that the expenditure contemplated herein serves a valid public purpose and that the public benefits to be received by the PARISH are commensurate with and reasonably equivalent to the public funds to be expended. SECTION 3. That this new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Timberlane Neighborhood Improvement and Beautification District, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana to provide funding towards the repair of the swimming pool at the Timberlane Golf and Recreation facility to offer citizens increased access to an activity that provides many physical and mental health benefits and to provide enhanced recreational opportunities to the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 4. That reimbursement shall be limited to eligible costs approved by Jefferson Parish and supported by invoices, contracts, payment records, certifications, or other documentation deemed satisfactory by the Parish administration. SECTION 5. That the Parish administration is authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution and the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement contemplated herein. SECTION 6. That the costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to Account No. 96010-9621-7680.309 (60101.000) (Council District No.1 – Hospital Service District No. 1 – Health and Fitness Fund). SECTION 7. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. SECTION 8. That Resolution No. 144359 is 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 9th day of September, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26797 ORDINANCE NO. 27234 An ordinance to establish the Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Prevention Bureau and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, La. R.S. 40:1563 empowers local governing authorities to establish fire prevention bureaus by ordinance, which may apply for certification by the State Fire Marshal to perform inspections on behalf of the State Fire Marshal; and WHEREAS, a fire prevention bureau so established must conform to all requirements enumerated in Louisiana Revised Statute 40:1563(C)(2); and WHEREAS, Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana contracts with The Avondale Volunteer Fire Company, Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company, Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department, and Nine Mile Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (the “Fire Companies”) for fire suppression and prevention services; and WHEREAS, Ordinance Nos. 25538 and 26368 established the Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Fire Prevention Bureau and the Herbert Wallace Memorial Fire Company Fire Prevention Bureau; and WHEREAS, the Fire Companies have requested that a single fire prevention bureau be established that covers the entirety of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Fire District”); and WHEREAS, the Fire Companies have agreed to cooperate with each other to implement a standardized inspection program throughout the Fire District, and have prepared and provided Standard Operating Guidelines to be used; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally establish a fire prevention bureau in accordance with law and obtain certification by the state fire marshal in order for the fire prevention services to be recognized by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, upon certification by the state fire marshal of a single fire prevention bureau for the Fire District, it is the intention of the Fire District to dissolve the fire protection bureaus previously established for Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company. THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL, ACTING AS THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA, HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That in accordance with La. R.S. 40:1563, a fire prevention bureau is hereby established in Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, which shall be known and is hereby designated as Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Prevention Bureau. SECTION 2. That Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Prevention Bureau shall be headed by a fire chief of one of the Fire Companies. The fire chief that serves as the Chairman of the Seventh District Fire Chief Board shall serve as head of the Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Prevention Bureau. SECTION 3. That Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Prevention Bureau shall be staffed with qualified individuals whose credentials have been reviewed by the fire marshal and who have successfully completed, according to criteria established by the fire marshal, special training in fire inspection and fire codes in a course approved by the fire marshal at the office of state fire marshal Fire and Emergency Training Academy or a course deemed equivalent or superseding by the fire marshal. SECTION 4. That those codes as adopted and enforced by the state fire marshal are hereby adopted as a minimum standard. SECTION 5. That copies of inspection reports be filed with the state fire marshal’s office on forms acceptable to the fire marshal. SECTION 6. That the staff of Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Prevention Bureau shall undergo continuing education as necessary to maintain standing through a training program recognized by the fire marshal. SECTION 7. That the authority of the fire marshal to monitor the performance of the fire prevention bureau in the performance of those functions which would otherwise be performed by the fire marshal is recognized. 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 9th day of September, 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, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, BEGINNING AT TEN (10:00) O’CLOCK A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 1221 ELMWOOD PARK BOULEVARD, JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA. 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, September 30, 2026, beginning at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, 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 this the 9th day of September, 2026. SUMMARIES OF ORDINANCES INTRODUCED THIS DAY ARE AS FOLLOWS: Summary No. 26798 -An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-79-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 19, 20 and 21 Sq. 60, Suburban Villas Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into lots 19A and 21A, Sq. 60, Suburban Villas Subdivision, which lots are owned by Patricia Schmitt, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said Subdivision. (Council District 2) Summary No. 26799 -An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-99-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lot 5-K, Square A, J./H. Little Farms, Lots A-1-A and A-1-B of JM Manguno Tract, Colonial Farms Subdivision, Lots A-2 & A-3 of J.M. Manguno Tract, and Part of a drainage servitude, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lot A-5 of the J.,M. Manguno Tract., which lots are owned by P and M Properties of LA No. 2, L.L.C., and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. Companion Case SPU-8-26. Council District 2) Summary No. 26800 -An ordinance approving the request submitted under Docket No. SPU-8-26 to establish a special permitted use for a school with variances to the parking regulations and special permitted use criteria for John Curtis; on Pt. of Lot 3, Pt. of Lot 4, and Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and A4, JH Little Farms Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2, Cherokee Court Subdivision and proposed Lot A-5, J.M. Manguno Tract; bounded by Celeste Ave., Gail Court, and Manguno Road; zoned R-1C Rural Residential District/R-1D Rural Residential District/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. Companion Case: ES-99-26 (Council District 2) Summary No.26801 -An ordinance approving the requested submitted under Docket No. SP-38-26 for variances to the parking regulations of the I-MU Industrial Mixed-Use District for Airborne X, located at 5025 Bloomfield St. on Lots 1-A-2 & 1-A1, New Orleans Public Belt R.R. Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by Hill St. and Webb St. (Council District 2) Summary No. 26802 -An ordinance approving the request submiited under Docket No. SP-42-26 for a variance to the sign regulations of the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for Chase Bank located at 3783 Veterans Memorial Blvd. on Lot 2-A-3, Square A, Neyrey Park Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in the area bounded by North Turnbull Dr., Marion St., and Neyrey Dr. (Council District 5) Summary No. 26803 -An ordinance amending Sec. 2-927.2 Selection of attorneys to provide outside legal services in matters not covered by a contract of insurance and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Parishwide) Summary No. 26804 -An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana by adding Chapter 35.7, which shall be titled Utility Franchises and shall be comprised of Articles I through 4; to further amend the Code to add sections 35.7-1 through 35.7-20 to said Chapter; and to amend section 35.5-2 of the Code in order to remove references to certain utility providers. (Parishwide) Summary No. 26805 -An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. Summary No. 26806 -An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. Summary No. 26807 -An ordinance amending Sec. 2-875.9(a) of

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances removing the nominating organization for Commission J- Women’s Business Enterprise Council South for the Board of Commissioners of Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District, and approving Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District to appoint one (1) member to the Commission; and amending Sec. 2-875.10(a) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances changing three (3) nominees to two (2) nominees, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT #134 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., September 17, 2026 and shall, at the below listed time and place, be publicly opened and read aloud. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www.jeffparish.gov/supplier to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through the Bridge Supplier Portal until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: One (1) Year Contract for the Supply of Trailers on an as Needed Basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of Fleet Management Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www. jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www. jeffparish.gov/supplier. WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS, bids must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation and place the electronic bid bond number as indicated on the bid request. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 2, and September 9, 2026

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 laboratory testing services tasks.

Dickory Ave & Mounes St Intersection Improvements Intersection of Dickory Avenue and Mounes Street, Harahan, LA 70123 JEFFERSON PARISH BID EVENT NO. 155

All firms (including sub-consultants) must submit a Statement of Qualifications (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire). Please obtain the latest questionnaire form by calling the Purchasing Department by telephone at (504) 364-2678 or using our web address: jeffparish.gov. Submissions shall be submitted on the eProcurement site at www.JeffParish.gov/Supplier.

The project consists of intersection improvements in the neutral ground of Dickory Avenue and Mounes Street. Improvements include large and small trees, native grasses, and groundcover.)

The firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a Statement of Qualifications (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) for each sub-consultant firm. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928). With regard to the questionnaire, Principal means the sole proprietor of the firm, or one who shares an ownership interest with other persons in the firm, including but not limited to, a partner in a partnership, a shareholder in a corporation, or a member of a limited liability corporation. Proposals are to be submitted on the new Supplier Portal and eProcurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system. Suppliers are able to browse solicitations anonymously, but will be required to register for free in order to submit for any solicitation. Affidavits and Proof of Insurance are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) but shall be submitted prior to contract approval. No Statements will be accepted after the deadline. Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court. (Resolution No. 148917). Parish-Wide. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 2, 9, and 16, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #145 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., September 29, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www.jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project:

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-364-2678.

Labor, Materials, Equipment, Transportation and All Other Incidentals Necessary to Provide a Complete Modernization of Two (2) Hydraulic Elevators at the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court

PUBLIC NOTICE

SOQ EVENT NO. 136 PROVIDE LABORATORY SERVICES FOR INSPECTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution 148917 is hereby soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) from professional firms interested and qualified to provide Laboratory Services for inspection of materials and equipment for Public Works projects on an as-needed basis for a period of two years with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year. Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., October 2, 2026 General The firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a Statement of (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) for each sub-consultant firm. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928). With regard to the questionnaire, Principal means the sole proprietor of the firm, or one who shares an ownership interest with other persons in the firm, including but not limited to, a partner in a partnership, a shareholder in a corporation, or a member of a limited liability corporation. Compensation The cost of these Laboratory Services will be negotiated by the Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering. Minimum Requirements for Selection 1. 2.

One principal who is a professional engineer, who shall be registered as such in Louisiana. 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 of experience in the disciplines involved. One employee who is a professional engineer, who shall be 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.)

Evaluation Criteria 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 laboratory testing services for inspection of materials and equipment – (Maximum points awarded shall be 35); Size of firm, considering the number of professional and support personnel required to perform laboratory testing tasks, including drafting of reports – (Maximum points awarded shall be 10); 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 - (Maximum points awarded shall be 20); Past Performance by person or firm on projects of similar or comparable size, scope, and scale - (Maximum points awarded shall be 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.). Location of the principal office - (Maximum points awarded shall be 15); points (Preference shall be given to persons or firms with a principal business office as follows: (A) Jefferson Parish, including municipalities located within Jefferson Parish (15 Points); (B) Neighboring Parishes of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region, which includes Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles and St. Tammany Parishes (12 Points); (C) Parishes other than the foregoing (10 Points); (D) Outside the State of Louisiana (6 Points). 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 - (Maximum points awarded shall be 15); (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.). Prior successful completion of projects requiring laboratory testing services for which firm has provided verifiable references - (Maximum points awarded shall be 15).

The maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000 per year unless increased by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council. There is no limit to the number of assignments that can be awarded to a firm. Each firm’s lowest and highest score shall be dropped and not count towards the firm’s score. Only those persons or firms receiving an

Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. All bids must be in accordance with the contract documents on file with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Late bids will not be accepted. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Geotechnical information related to this project, if available, is also on file for review with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department. This geotechnical information is for reference for bidding purposes only and may not be representative of the total area of the project as soil characteristics may vary from one place to another. Contractor may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspection and provide proof of said inspection prior to the start of work. A complete set of drawings and specifications may be secured from Dana Brown & Associates, 1836 Valence Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, Phone: 504-345-2639 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $200.00 per set. Deposit on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipts of bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at General Government Building- Purchasing Department 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, La 70053 on September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. However, failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specification with no additional cost to the owner.

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Submittals for Court Reporters must include fee proposals. All firms or individuals must submit a Statement of Qualification (General Professional Services Questionnaire). Each sub-consultant shall be required to submit a (General Professional Services Questionnaire) and all documents and information included in the questionnaire. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928) All persons or firms (including sub-consultants) must submit a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) by the deadline. The latest professional services questionnaire may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or via the Jefferson Parish website at www.jeffparish.gov/Supplier . Submissions will only be accepted electronically via Jefferson Parish’s e-Procurement site, Central Bidding at www.jeffparish.gov/ supplier. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline. Affidavits and Insurance are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval. Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 2, 9, and September 16, 202

Public Notice The Parish of Jefferson hereby notifies the owners, agents, mortgagees and/or other interested parties of the following properties that it has conducted administrative hearings pursuant to Jefferson Parish Ordinance Number 23373. The following structure has been deemed to be a hazard to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jefferson Parish, dilapidated, substandard and unfit for human habitation, and in violation of Ordinance Number 23373. Accordingly, the Parish of Jefferson will demolish the following structure on or after September 23, 2026. Property: Owner 1:

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Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish. gov/464/Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparishbids. net.

Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission.

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

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The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 2, 9, and 16, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #139 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 6, 2026 and shall, at the below listed time and place, be publicly opened and read aloud. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparish.gov/supplier to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through the Bridge Supplier Portal until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: Pre-Placed Emergency Contract to Supply Equipment and Operators on an Emergency Basis to Compliment Jefferson Parish Forces in Clean Up and/or Restoration Efforts, As Needed, in Unincorporated Jefferson Parish in Response to a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency, For A Period of Three (3) Years Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish. gov/464/Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparish. gov/supplier. WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS, bids must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation and place the electronic bid bond number as indicated on the bid request. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 2, 9, and 16, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 155 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., October 15, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www.jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project:

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 09, 16 and 23, 2026

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 8, 2026 and shall, at the below listed time and place, be publicly opened and read aloud. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparish.gov/supplier to register for this free site.

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Bids will be accepted and received through the Bridge Supplier Portal until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project:

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Labor, Materials, and All Other Incidentals Necessary to Demolish and Properly Dispose of 3133 Edenborn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002

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a. Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) b. Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish. gov/464/Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparish. gov/supplier. WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS, bids must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation and place the electronic bid bond number as indicated on the bid request. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 9, 16, and 23, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ EVENT #154 Provide Court Reporting Services on an as Needed Basis for the Parish of Jefferson The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No. 149077 is hereby soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) from persons or firms interested in contracting with the Parish to Provide Court Reporting Services on an as needed basis for the Parish of Jefferson including but not limited to all Parish departments, boards and commissions. Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., September 24, 2026 The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one (1) principal who has at least five (5) years’ experiences in the performance of court reporting services. The following ranking criteria, listed in order of importance, shall be used to evaluate the submittals from each firm/individual submitting to provide court reporting services on an as needed basis: A.

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Professional qualifications, training and experience of the firm/individuals assigned to this project and the breadth of their experience in the performance of court reporting services. (25 Points) Fee Proposal. The firm shall submit a fee proposal for consideration. The proposal must include the Appearance Fee for each proposed employee/subcontractor, including costs for certified transcripts. The firm may also propose additional fees. All fees are subject to negotiation; inclusion of any item in the proposal does not guarantee or entitle the firm to payment of that fee. (25 Points) Size of firm; Capacity for timely completion of work. (20 Points) Nature, quantity and value of Jefferson Parish court reporting services previously and currently being performed. (15 Points)

Nature, quantity and value of court reporting services performed for other public entities. (10 Points) Location of the office where the 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 within Jefferson Parish – 5 Points; (2) Neighboring Parishes of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region, which includes: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles and St. Tammany Parishes – 3 Points; (3) Parishes other than the foregoing – 2 Points

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2712 ERIN DR MARRERO, LA 70072 SELMA B DUFRESNE 2712 ERIN DR MARRERO, LA 70072 CLAVERIE B LANEESE 2712 ERIN DR MARRERO, LA 70072 SELMA DUFRESNE 2712 ERIN DR MARRERO, LA 70072 LANEESE B CLAVERIE 2712 ERIN DR MARRERO, LA 70072

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124 5TH ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 IRVIN RIVET 124 5TH STREET BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 HAZEL RIVET 124 5TH STREET BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 SCOTT R TAYLOR 131 5TH STREET BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 IRVIN RIVET 124 FIFTH ST WESTWEGO, LA 70094 THE ESTATE OF IRVIN & HAZEL RIVET 124 5TH STREET BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 DUANE DUNN 3709 8TH STREET HARVEY, LA 70058 SCOTT TAYLOR 131 5TH STREET BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094

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313 LAFITTE ST District: 2 BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 JOSEPHINE WASHINGTON 313 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 CHRISTOPHER LOUIS DANIELS 313 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 CHRISTOPHER LOUIS DANIELS 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 JOSEPHINE WASHINGTON 301 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 DEBBIE VEAL 1329 PACIFIC AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114 HORACE WASHINGTON 2320 S VILLAGE GREEN ST HARVEY, LA 70058 BETTY LANDIX 3144 BARBWOOD DR HARVEY, LA 70058 BETTY LANDIX 317 TRAVIS DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 DWAYNE EDWARDS, DARVELLE EDWARDS, HORACE WASHINGTON, BETTY WASHINGTON 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 YOLANDA JONES, LATOYA JONES, RANDY JONES, SELICIA WASHINGTON 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 ERIC VEAL, DEBBIE LEWIS, MARK VEAL, SHROME GATLIN, DAVEON GATLIN 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 YOLANDA JONES 613 ST LOUIS ST RACELAND, LA 70394 LATOYA JONES 504 WESTWEGO AVE WESTWEGO, LA 70094 RANDY JONES 516 WESTWEGO AVE WESTWEGO, LA 70094 SELICIA WASHINGTON 1500 LORENE DR., APT 153 HARVEY, LA 70058 SELICIA WASHINGTON 158 MILLER DR., APT 2 RICHMOND, KY 40475 MARK VEAL 400 FEDERAL DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 MARK VEAL P.O. BOX 9292 WESTWEGO, LA 70096 7373 BARATARIA BLVD District: 1 CROWN POINT, LA 70072 CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR 7373 BARATARIA BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR 2605 RUE JESANN MARRERO, LA 70072 AUDREY P JACKSON 7373 BARATARIA BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 AUDREY P JACKSON 2605 RUE JESANN MARRERO, LA 70072 ESTATE OF CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR 1304 FRANCIS ST MARRERO, LA 70072 THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND JACKSON & ELIZABETH JACKSON 9490 BERMUDA RD., APT 1038 LAS VEGAS, NV 89123 ESTATE OF HAROLD JACKSON & THE ALBERTINE JACKSON LIVING TRUST 2605 RUE JESANN MARRERO, LA 70072 ESTATE OF CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR & AUDREY PUGH JACKSON 2679 HORTON HILL RD HERNDON, VA 20171

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1429 MEADOW ST District: 3 METAIRIE, LA 70003 MATTHEW SOUTHERLAND NEEB 1429 MEADOW ST METAIRIE, LA 70003 MATTHEW SOUTHERLAND NEEB 136 DELMONT AVE WORCESTER, MA 01604 SHANTEL CRYER & ESTATE OF VELMA LEE CRYER 1429 MEADOW ST METAIRIE, LA 70003 MATTHEW S NEEB 443 ALLISON DR N.E. ATLANTA, GA 30342 VELMA L CRYER 1429 MEADOW ST METAIRIE, LA 70003 VELMA L CRYER P.O. BOX 1833 KENNER, LA 70063 SHANTELL CRYER 7136 ASHEVILLE HWY SPARTENBURG, SC 29303

CYNTHIA LEE SHENG PARISH PRESIDENT

LIZA M. CALUDA DIRECTOR CODE COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT DANGEROUS BUILDING ABATEMENT DIVISION

PUBLISH Wednesday, September 16, 2026, AND Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with LSA: R.S. 13:5109, the Parish of Jefferson does hereby publicize its intent to settle and compromise that certain claim made by Glenn Prestenbach (CCMSI Claim No. 26G57N558946) against the Parish of Jefferson, State of LA, regarding damages caused on or about August 27, 2026 in an auto liability claim for property damage made due to an auto accident on LA Hwy 3087, in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Settlement and compromise for the property damage is being made for the sum of ThirtyEight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Two and 46/100 Dollars (38,352.46) and will be consummated ten (10) days, or later, subsequent to the date of publication of this notice. This settlement and compromise is not inclusive of a reasonable “loss of use” amount, which will be paid upon the Parish of Jefferson’s receipt of proof of same; but not prior to ten (10) days subsequent to the date of publication of this notice. Parish of Jefferson By: Yvette Hargis Assistant to Parish Attorney

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Joseph S. Yenni Bldg., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., at 5:00 P.M., on Thursday, September 24, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests. ES-99-26 10125 Jefferson Hwy, Subdivision of Lot 5-K, Square A, J.H. Little Farms, Lots A-1-A and A-1-B of JM Manguno Tract,

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ment Rights mechanism in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as de‐ scribed within the 2018 Canal Street Study rec‐ ommendations, and within the 2025 Canal Street Progress Report, for the purpose of facili‐ tating the renovation and maintenance of historic structures within the Central Business Dis‐ tricts.

ing, Article III. Zoning Districts Established; Zoning Map, Sec. 113-143 to update procedures and processes related to the Ofﬁcial Zoning Map to allow for electronic hosting, maintenance, and more direct public access.

NOCP 9260 199526-sept 2-9-16-3t $62.82

PUBLIC NOTICE - -ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH PLANNING COM‐ MISSION WILL CONVENE ON MON‐ DAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M IN THE PARISH COUNCIL CHAM‐ BERS AT 1811 W. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, LAPLACE, LA TO RULE ON THE FOL‐ LOWING REQUESTS: ZONINGS: Proposed amendment to St. John the Baptist Parish Code Ordinances, Part III, Subpart B – Land Development Regula‐ tions, Chapter 113 – Zon‐ ing, Article III. – Zoning Di t i t E t bli h d

Proposed amendment to the Ofﬁcial Zoning Map of St. John the Baptist Parish relative to resolv‐ ing all previous map ver‐ sions. 198636-SEP 2-16-2T $49.10

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PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby noti‐ ﬁed that the St. John the Baptist Parish Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the St. John the Baptist Parish Gov‐ ernment Complex Coun‐ cil Chambers, 1811 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA, t ll th bli t

Colonial Farms Subdivision, Lots A2 & A-3 of J. M Manguno Tract, and Part of a drainage servitude into Lot A-5 of the J.M. Manguno Tract., Jefferson Parish, Louisiana for the creation of a split-zoned lot over 2 acres as a preliminary/final plat; bounded by Stewart Ave., Celeste Ave., Gail Court, and Manguno Road; zoned R-1D Rural Residential/R-1C Rural Residential/CPZ. Companion Case: SPU-826 (Council District 2)

Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026, MUST BE FILED BEFORE Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. Grace Shockman, Administrative Assistant TIMOTHY VALENTI, CHAIRMAN ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 16 & 23, 2026.

ES-101-26 303 Dorrington Blvd., A subdivision of Lots A and 2A, Sq. 12, Beverly Knoll Extension, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lot 2B, Sq. 12, Beverly Knoll Extension, Jefferson Parish, LA; as a preliminary/final plat with a creation of a through lot; bounded by Dolores Ave., Atherton Dr., and Avalon Way; zoned R-1A SingleFamily Residential/MRTPD Metairie Ridge Tree Preservation District. (Council District 5)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Jefferson Parish General Government Bldg., 200 Derbigny St., at 5:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests.

SP-11-26 4337 Airline Dr., Request for variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone regulations for Daiquiri Run on Lot 1-A, Sq. 52, Bridgedale Section BSubdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by N. Woodlawn Ave., W. Metairie Ave., & N. Tribune St.; zoned C-2 General Commercial/CPZ. (Council District 2)

WS-95-26 332 Avondale Garden Road, Subdivision of Lot 8, Square E and Lot 8, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, into Lot 8A, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a preliminary/final plat, with a waiver to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec. 33-2.35, Subdivision Waivers, of the Unified Development Code; bounded by 2nd Street, Center Street, and 1st Street; zoned R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. (Council District 3)

SP-18-26 1515 River Rd., Request for variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone sign regulations for the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center on Lot OH-1, Square 1A, Ludger Fortier Subdivision; bounded by Deckbar Ave., Jefferson Hwy., and Coolidge St.; zoned H-2 Medical Service District/CPZ. (Council District 2)

WS-113-26 220 Acadia Dr., Subdivision of Lot B-2, Square 7, Live Oak Manor Subdivision, into Lots 1 through 22, Square 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision and the dedication of drainage and utility servitudes, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a preliminary plat, with waivers to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec. 332.35, Subdivision Waivers, of the Unified Development Code; bounded by Acadia Drive, Halle Place, Rosa Street, and Robert Road; zoned R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. (Council District 3)

SP-39-26 6940 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Request for variances to the landscaping regulations of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) for Chipotle Magnolia on Lot AA-2-A, Elmwood Lafreniere Plantation Subdivision; bounded by Cedar Grove Dr., Oak Grove Dr., Rosebank Dr., and David Dr.; zoned C-2 General Commercial District/CPZ (Council District 4)

SP-15-26 6911 Lapalco Blvd., Request for variances to the landscaping requirements of the MUCD Mixed-Use Zoning District for a law office on Lot 1A, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision; bounded by Rue Esplanade, Rue Dauphine, Crossing Boulevard, and Lapalco Blvd; zoned MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District. (Council District 3)

SPU-8-26 10125 Jefferson Hwy, Request to establish a special permitted use for a school with variances to the parking regulations and special permitted use criteria for John Curtis; on Lots Pt. of 4, Pt. of 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, and A4 of JH Little Farms Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2 of Cherokee Court Subdivision and proposed Lot A-5 of J.M. Manguno Tract; bounded by Celeste Ave., Gail Court, and Manguno Road; zoned R-1C Rural Residential District/R-1D Rural Residential District/CPZ. Companion Case:ES-99-26 (Council District 2)

Bert Turner, PAB Chair

Grand Isle Port Commission Jeff Landry - Governor Commissioners: John Cheramie- President, Terrill Pizani Vice-President, Ernest Ballard Jr.-Commissioner, Kerry Besson-Secretary/Treasurer, Patrick LandryCommissioner Weldon Danos – Executive Director

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS will hold its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the East Bank Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, Louisiana.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand Isle Port Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners present were John Cheramie, Terrill Pizani, Kerry Besson and Ernie Ballard. Commissioner Patrick Landry was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 9, 2026, as read. Director Danos discussed invoices and checks made for the prior month with the board. He went over checks that were written that were not normal everyday invoices. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and unanimously agreed to approve the financial report and pay all

E-6140 24 Nassau Dr., Metairie, request an attached garage in the required side yard (right) creating insufficient side yard setback. R-1D/OMNCD Rural Residential District/Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District. E-6141 15 Nassau Dr., Metairie, request a new single-family residence with a roof exceeding the maximum allowed 35’ height. Appeal the decision of the Parish Arborist as to the removal of an 11” American Elm tree. R-1D/OMNCD Rural Residential District/Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District. NOTE: Cases to be heard at the Next regularly scheduled Public

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Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA, to allow the public to make any comments on the following ordi‐ nance(s) which the coun‐ cil is considering for adoption.

tion within Parish Rights of-way for the installa‐ tion of ﬁber optics along West Airline Highway by municipal address 1950 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19885) (J. Hotard/R. Rome)

LaPlace, St. John the Bap tist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19886) (J. Hotard/R. Rome)

26-61 An ordinance ap‐ proving excavation within Parish Rights-ofway for the installation of fiber optics along Muirfield Drive by munic‐ ipal address 27 Muirfield Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19880) (J. Ho‐ tard/R. Rome)

And approving excava‐ tion within Parish Rightsof-way for the installa‐ tion of ﬁber optics along Idaho Court by municipal address 106 Idaho Court, LaPlace, St. John the Bap‐ it ti t P i h LA (P

Donna Barber Legislative Assistant St. John the Baptist Parish Council Publish: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 200421-SEP 16-1T $25.77

OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC HEARING STATE AND FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H.000284/H.000286 US 90 Pearl River Bridges St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Hancock County, Mississippi

The purpose of the open-house-style Public Hearings is to present an overview of the project, alternatives studied, the preferred alternative, and impacts from the project. During the open house portion of the public hearing, a continuous multi-media presentation will be shown, and informational handouts, maps, and graphic displays will be available. Representatives from LADOTD will be present at both hearings to answer questions and discuss issues related to the project, including tentative real estate acquisition and construction schedules. Representatives from Mississippi Department of Transportation will be available at the public hearing in Pearlington. There will be a public comment period at both hearings beginning at 6:00pm where individuals may publicly submit verbal comments within a three minute time limit per individual speaker. Written statements can also be mailed to the address shown below, postmarked no later than November 4, to be included in the public hearing transcript. Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Environmental Engineer Administrator, Section 28 P.O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 Attention Carey Coxe Detailed information about the project alternatives considered is available in the Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA and appendices can be viewed on LADOTD’s public website at:

_______________________________ Kerry Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission

200808-687790-sept 16-1t $ 10,752.64

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GROUND BEAR ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 5363 FRANKLIN AVE AND 1412 CONSTANCE STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS

BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC VERSUS AFRO‐ DISIAC ENTER‐ PRISES, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No:

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Case No: 2026-2554 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of l i h

INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6983

Kenner City Officials

And approving excava‐ tion within Parish Rightsf h i ll f

The second will be held at Northshore High School 100 Panther Drive, Slidell, Louisiana 70461 on October 26, 2026 from 4:30pm-7:00pm.

__________________________ John Cheramie, President Grand Isle Port Commission

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And approving excava‐ tion within Parish Rightsof-way for the installa‐ tion of ﬁber optics along Fairway Drive by munici‐ pal address 624 Fairway Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19882) (J. Ho‐ tard/R. Rome)

The first will be held at Pearlington Recovery Center 5265 Highway 604, Pearlington, Mississippi 39572 on October 20, 2026 from 4:30pm-7:00pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAR CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐

And approving excava‐ tion within Parish Rightsof-way for the installa‐ tion of ﬁber optics along Golfview Drive by munici‐ 2141 pal address Golfview Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19881) (J. Hotard/R. Rome)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting two public hearings for the proposed replacement of the five US 90 bridges over the West Pearl, West Middle Pearl, Middle Middle Pearl, East Middle Pearl Rivers in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana and East Pearl River in St. Tammany Parish and Hancock County Mississippi. There will be two public hearings as detailed below:

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invoices associated with operating the port commission. Mo Saleh from PEEC addressed the board and gave the following report: 1. The GIPC has received a grant from HUD in the amount of $2.7 M for improvements to the Oak Lane Dock Facility. 2.Repair s to Oak Lane Dock Facility Phase 1 and 2 and Shrimp facility are complete. LDH required a larger wastewater treatment system. A motion was made by Commissioner Pizani, seconded by Commissioner Ballard and unanimously agreed to approve Pay App #1 for C & O Marine in the amount of $15,890.00. 3. C and O Marine is working on the Oyster Processing Facility. They are 95% complete. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to approve Pay App # 2 for C & O Marine in the amount of $44,595.20. A motion was made by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Ballard and unanimously agreed Change Order #3 for C & O Marine in the amount of $8,604.70. 4. The Oyster Farm 2 expansion is on hold until the new layout has been approved. 5. The plans and specifications for the Drainage Pump is complete. 6. 2026 Capital Outlay proposals were submitted on behalf of the port. 7. Attended a Jefferson Parish Meeting where it was agreed to pay $50,000.00 for the purchase of new equipment for the Oyster Processing Facility. Director Danos stated that: 1. Collected $30,417.50 for 24 new slip leases. Three boats left to pay. 2. Collected $700.00 for Oyster Farm No 1 renewal. One lease is outstanding. 3. Collected $3,000.00 for Oyster Farm No 2. Have $5,000.00 still outstanding. 4. Collected $6,000.00 for the Shrimp Facility Lease. 5. Collected $5,0119.00 for the Flood Insurance Reimbursement for the Shrimp Facility. 6. Participated in On-line HUD Grantee Training Seminars. 7. Finalized Shrimp Facility Lease Agreement and notified LDH. 8. Completed Repair/Replacement of 3 Navigational Lights on Oyster Farm #2. 9. Met with JP Council Members on the GIPC Projects and requested $50,000.00 for the Oyster Harvesting Equipment. 10. Requested Entergy repair 2 Security Streetlights on Oak Lane. 11. Presented commissioners with boat slip owners, slip number and who is current on the leases. 12. Dean St. Pierre is requesting power at this boat. A motion was made by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and unanimously agreed to approve power for Mr. St. Pierre for boat slip and request that Mr. Pizani’s boat will not be blocked by the power line. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie, and unanimously agreed to approve the Island Map in the amount of $325.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Pizani, and unanimously agreed to approve the engagement of Camnetar & Co, CPA for the audit ending June 30, 2026. A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year ending June 30, 2026. Director Danos gave the commissioners an update on the annual workers compensation audit. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie, and unanimously agreed to request Engineering Services for the HUD Grant. Commissioner Cheramie stated that there are broken pilings on the pier on the outside of the Commercial Dock. A motion was made by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m.

Chief of Police Keith A. Conley

Council Members Joseph A. Stagni At-Large Div. A, George L. Branigan At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn District 1, Thomas “Tom” P. Willmott District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 3, Kristi K. McKinney District 4 Daniel W. Riehm District 5

City Hall 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 468-7200

The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for:

Kenner Police 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 712-2200

Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at:

All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which time the bids will be publicly read.

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,231, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE 26,831 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED 29TH STREET AND AN APPROXIMATE 7,500 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED LEXINGTON STREET ADJACENT TO SQUARES 136 AND 139, AND LOTS 137-B, 137-C AND 137-D, BAINBRIDGE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON SURVEYS BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED APRIL 23, 2026 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THIS PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. CASE P-16-26 ***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 16, 23 & 30, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,231, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE 26,831 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED 29TH STREET AND AN APPROXIMATE 7,500 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED LEXINGTON STREET ADJACENT TO SQUARES 136 AND 139, AND LOTS 137-B, 137-C AND 137-D, BAINBRIDGE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON SURVEYS BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED APRIL 23, 2026 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THIS PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. CASE P-16-26***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA

CONTRACT TO FURNISH AND INSTALL FLOORING AS NEEDED

1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062

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, OCTOBER 1, 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.

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09/16/2026 CONTRACT TO FURNISH AND INSTALL FLOORING AS NEEDED Sealed Bid No. 26-6983

Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr.

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CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate September 16, 2026 September 23, 2026 September 30, 2026 __________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE The Kenner Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in the Council Chambers, Heritage Hall, 303 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m. The applicant premises affected and the nature of the cases are as follows: Case P-18-26 – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF LOT 145, SUASAN PARK SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GIBERT, KELLY, AND COUTURIE, INC. DATED JUNE 15, 2026. Case P-19-26 - AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE 11,811 AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24-A-1 AND 30-A, SQUARE 225, LOT 12A4, PLOT 12, AND LOTS 22, 23, AND 24, SQUARE 26 INTO LOT 12-A5, PLOT 12, CRESTVIEW OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SURVEY BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED JULY 30, 2026, WHICH LOTS ARE OWNED BY BLD SERVICES. /s/Robert Pastor Kenner Planning Commission

/s/ Christopher Sliwinski Planning Director

199744-684643-sept 9-1t $ 124.74

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

https://www.dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-project-delivery/planning/ environmental/projects-public-notices/district-62-st-tammany/ Hard copies of the EA are available for public review at the following locations: St. Tammany Parish Public Library- Slidell Branch 555 Robert Blvd Slidell, LA 70458; St. Tammany Parish Public LibrarySouth Slidell Branch 3901 Pontchartrain Drive Slidell, LA 70458; Hancock County Public Library-Pearlington Branch 6096 First Avenue, Pearlington, MS; Louisiana State Library 701 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and LADOTD Headquarters, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Should you require special assistance due to a disability in order to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD Environmental Section by telephone at (225) 242-4520, or at the LADOTD address above, at least five (5) working days prior to the respective public hearing dates. 200710-687485-sep 16-oct 14-2t $ 188.16

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.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In accordance with Sec. 91/2-7 of the City of Kenner Code of Ordinances, Regulations for removal of weeds, grass or other noxious matter, the following property owner(s) are hereby notified that within five (5) days of this notice, if said property owner(s) do not cut, destroy or remove such weeds, grass or deleterious, unhealthy growth, trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter from the premises involved, the City of Kenner will undertake the removal of weeds, grass or other noxious matter assessing all costs and an administrative fee of $250.00 against said property. The City of Kenner may undertake continued monthly maintenance of said property for a period of twelve (12) months without giving any additional notification to the owner. MOORCROFT, JOSEPHINA B MOORCROFT, JOSEPHINA B ESCUDERO, JIMMY H ESCUDERO, JIMMY H GRINSTEAD, WILLIE JR SIMONS, LEONARD & WF CITY REFUGE DRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB CENTER CASTRO, MIRIAM J LANCLOS, KIM

FENCE REGULATIONS NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES LITTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES LITTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES

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40th Judicial District Court St John the Baptist Parish, Clerk of Court News Paper Report Persons Subject to Service as 2026-646 Jurors for the Session of Petit Court Beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 09:00 AM Before Judge NGHANA LEWIS Jury Number 2026-646 ACKER, ALYSSA KAY ALBRECHT, CLAY HOLDEN ALEXANDER, DESHAUN CONSUELLA ANDERSON, LAKESHIA LYNN ANDERSON, VANNESSA NELSON ANDREWS, LAUREL MADERE ARCENEAUX, DANAYRI ARCENEAUX, KAITLYN JOY ARCURI, LAURA CATHERINE AUCOIN, CAROL L AUGUSTINE, BERNITA B BABIN, SYLVIA V BADEAUX, TROY ANTONY BAILEY, KEVERNE ANN BARG, ALLYSSA R BARRERA GUERRERO, MARISOL BEARD, FALEISHA REA BELL, ELIJAH JOSEPH BERGERON, DEBRA B BESS, BRANDI LAOUETA JEANTA BONILLA, ALFREDO BORDELON, CYNTHIA KIMBLE BORNE, COURTNEY APRIL BOSSIER, ANGELA VERRETTE BOSWELL, TIFFANY REID BOURGEOIS, JAN M BOURQUE, KAREN W BOVIE, MARYA DESTINIE BOVIE, RENITA LYNELL BOYNTON, JOHNNIE M BRADFORD, EARL R BRANCH, SHERRYAN RENEE BREAUX, LAQUITA D BROUSSARD, RON DION BROWN, JAMAAL CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MARILYN EVETTE BROWN, MAYA BROWN, YOLONDA M BRUMFIELD, APRIL C BURBANKS, SAMANTHA CABLE JR, DAVID WAYNE CARTER, CHEREE LYNN CASTILLO, LILIANI DENISE CHACON, CECILIA MCKENZIE CHAMBERS, RHONDA W CHAUVIN, VANESSA L CHAVEZ, RAUL E CLEMENT, TODD J COFIELD, LORISE A COLLINS IV, JOHN A COMARDELLE, ANN OUBRE COMPTON, PATRICK COOPER, SHAUNTEA REGINE CORTORREAL, EVANIA NATIVADA COSEY, ERICA LAQUETTE DAUZAT, DAVID PAUL DAVIS, DELILIAH DASHAWN DAVIS, GARY DAVIS, GLENDA M DEMOSS, ANDREW JAMES DENNIS, KIMBERLY DERBES, TYLER DIXON-DILLARD, MARTHA DELENE DOANE, DANINE NICOLE DUBRY-WAGGONER, JOSEPH ETHUN DUHE, KYLAN LE’JON DUREL, MICHELLA SYNTRELL DURONSLET, RONA M ELLIS, KAWANA D ELLSWORTH, JO ANN EVANS, LAURIEL JAMYRIA EVANS, SORCHA ZITA FALTERMAN, GAIL S FORET, JULIENNE PISCIOTTI FORSYTHE, LOGAN PATRICK FRANCOIS, TANISHA MICHELLE FRANK, CAMERON DANIELLE GAUFF, QUVIANDER GILBERT, YOLANDA GILMORE, KATHRYN L GIVENS, PAMELA COOLIE GORDON, DENZEL GORDON, MONICA G GRANIER, MARK WALTON GRAVES, MAKANA KATHLEEN GREGOIRE, DEREK PURNELL GRIFFITH, ANNA MAY GRIFFITH, CARLOS GROVER, RICHARD LEE HAMM, TINA CAUSEY HAMMOND, DUNCAN TRAVIS HARRIS, JACK M HASSELL, EVELYN F HEBERT, ANNA LAMONDO HENDERSON, PETER N HERBERT, STACY S HICKS, CRYSTAL LYNN HOLLOWAY, ZAKIYA HOLMES, JACORIAN CORDELL HONORE, BRYAN ALEXANDER HONORE, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY IVORY, KEARSTIN GABRIELLE JACKSON JR, JOHN C JARROW, NADINE LASHAWN JOHNSON, ALVINETTE J JOHNSON, AVIS A JOHNSON, DEBRA M JOHNSON, SHERRILL N JOHNSON, TRISTAN JONES JR, ARTHUR JOSEPH, ROBERTA JOSEPH, RODNEY MELVIN JOSEPH, VANESSA MADAGLENE JULIEN, JAELAYAH VERA JUNIORS, NATASHA LATOYA KESSLING, JODY RAY KEYS JR, JEFFERY WAYNE KING, NICK DANTONIO KIPPERS, CARLA A KIRKLON, CLAUZELL JERMAINE KUHN, TABITHA NICOLE LABAT, RICHARD A LAFRANCE, MICHELE DAVILLIER LASSEIGNE, ADAM MARC LEATHERWOOD, VAUGHN L LEBLANC, AMY EMERSON LEE, DEANTRE DYNELL LEONARD, HERBERT B LEWIS, TRESHAWN LIPPS, LOUIS RAYMOND LOUQUE, KIM A MADER, BARRY A MALANCON, LAMIER JUAN MARTIN, BRADLEY J MATHERNE, PHIL EDWARD MATTHEWS, KYLA TARIAN MCCOY, E’LAIJAH CHARDEZ MCCREADY, DAPHNE GERMAINE MCGEE, TAMMY BORNE MCGOVERN, PEGGY M MCGUFFY, WANDA JAMES A MCTOPY, BRIDGET A MIANO, JAMIE GERARD MICHAEL, RENEE J MIJIA, EDILIA MAGDALENA MILIOTO, SOPHIE ANN MILLER, ASHLEY MILLER, SHAQUANTA MARTINE MILLET, LANCE D MILNER, PAUL J MITCHELL, DAVON MITCHELL, EDWARD MITCHELL, SHENITA M MITCHELL, STACY R MORGAN, KEMONA JOELL MORRIS, AUDREY P MORRIS, EDCEL CHRISTINA DAKOTA MOTICHEK, ROSALIND K NELLS, KEIWANNA MEKAILA NOBLE, JOSEPH NUNEZ PEREZ, DIANA ORTIZ, YANIRA OUBRE, SYLVEST JOSEPH PALMISANO, JESSICA YVONNE PARKER, STEPHEN JOSEPH PARQUET, JONATHON JAMES

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for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City September on 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ OF TION to‐ GROUND, gether with all buildings the and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF OR

, PARISH OF OR‐ STATE LEANS, OF LOUISIANA, designated as LOT "C", 4064, SQUARE by bounded and Franklin Dreux Avenues, Mithra and Eads Streets, said lot com‐ mences at a dis‐ tance of 107 feet from the inter‐ of section Franklin Avenue and Mithra Street, measures and thence toward Dreux Avenue 53 feet front on Franklin Avenue, same in width in the rear, by a depth of 134 feet 11 inches 3 lines, between equal and paral‐ lel lines. The improve‐ ments thereon bear the munici‐ address pal Franklin 5363 New Avenue, Orleans, Louisiana 70122

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AND THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ OF TION to‐ GROUND, gether with all buildings the and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the FIRST DIS‐ TRICT of the City of New Orleans, Parish Orleans, of of State in Louisiana, SQARE NO. 114, bounded by Terpsichore, An‐ nunciation, Robin and Con‐ stance Streets, and designated as LOT NO. 14, on plan by M. Har‐ rison, Auction‐ eer, from plan by H. Stewart, d d

y , Surveyor, dated May 12, 1988, and also by the Number 4 on plan by Daney Waddill, and Civil Engineers, dated April 25, 1905 attached to act Carl before Friedrichs, N.P. August dated 27, 1924, and ac‐ to cording which said lot measures 28 feet 9 inches front on Con‐ Street, stance the same width in the rear, by a depth oﬂ20 feet be‐ equal tween parallel and For lines. cer‐ greater tainty reference is made to a sketch of survey by and Gilbert Kelly, Surveyors, dated January 1944 at‐ 24, tached to act before Allain C. Andry, Jr., N.P. dated January 25, 1944, and ac‐ di t

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, , cording to which said lot is located in the same district and square and has the same designation, measurement and locations, except it commences at a distance of 86 feet 6 inches from the comer Constance of Street and Terpsichore Street.

the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

The improve‐ ments thereon bear the munici‐ address pal 1412 Constance Street, New Or‐ leans, Louisiana 70130

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Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

TJ 25 THE DERBES LAW FIRM LLC 504 207 0917 JARED S. SCHEINUK

WRIT AMOUNT: $356,224.30

The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026

Seized in the suit, above TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance i hi hi

aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5954 NUMBER BEECHCRAFT ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ LOAN TITLED: PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS 3D EN‐ IN‐ TERPRISES TERNATIONAL, L.L.C., AND AN‐ TIONE L. JACK‐ SON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5038 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, h d

p , on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVE‐ MENTS, THEREON, AND ALL TYE RIGHTS, PRIVI‐ WAYS, SERVI‐ LEGES, TUDES, APPURTE‐ NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. IN THAT PART THEREOF DESIGNATED AS SKYVIEW SUBDI‐ AS VISION SHOWN ON THE SUBDIVISION

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SHOWN ON THE SUBDIVISION PLAN BY JOSEPH F. JR., VARISCO, C.E., DATED JAN‐ UARY 28, 1980, REVISED OCTO‐ BER 16, 1980, APPROVED BY THE CITY PLAN‐ NING COMMIS‐ SION OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ON OCTOBER 31, TITLE 1980, CHANGE FILED NOVEMBER 12, 1980, RECORDED IN COB 770, FOLIO 89. ALL ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY GILBERT, OF KELLY & COU‐ TURIE, INC., DATED NO‐ VEMBER 8, 1984, SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 13, SQUARE G, SAID WHICH IS SQUARE BY BOUNDED AND FRONTS ON BEECHCRAFT STREET, NORTH BOUNDARY OF SUBDIVISION, EAST BOUND‐

City of Gretna offiCial Journal CITY OF GRETNA LEGALS Gretna City Officials 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 Dist. 4: Randy S. Carr Chief of Police Brett J. Lawson City of Gretna Gretna City Hall 740 Second Street Gretna, LA 70053

P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054 Telephone: (504) 3631500 Website: www.gretnala.com Gretna Police Department 200 5th Street Gretna, LA 70053 Telephone: (504) 3664374 Website: www.gretnapolice.com

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Notice of Public Meeting Council Regular Meeting Ordinance Adoption Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said ordinance was introduced at the August 12, 2026, regular meeting of the Gretna City Council copy was provided to the Mayor and all Council Members present. The Gretna City Council will consider adoption of this ordinance at the next scheduled Gretna City Council regular meeting of SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM, at which time a public hearing shall be held in accordance, prior to adoption of this ordinance; at which time the title of same shall be read and called for final passage; and may be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Council of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana. An ordinance authorizing the revocation of a water and sewer servitude upon the Westside Shopping Center property at 91 Westbank Expressway; and granting a new-required water and sewer servitude as shown on T. Baker Smith’s Exhibit “Lot WS-2A1”, dated August 2, 2026. /S/ NORMA J. CRUZ, LCMC CITY CLERK CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA ________________________________________________________ On motion by Council Member Hinyub and seconded by Council Member Carr, the following ordinance was offered: ORDINANCE NO. 5040 An ordinance authorizing the revocation of a water and sewer servitude upon the Westside Shopping Center property at 91 Westbank Expressway; and granting a new-required water and sewer servitude as shown on T. Baker Smith’s Exhibit “Lot WS-2A1”, dated August 2, 2026. WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has interest in the health safety, and welfare of its citizen; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has been granted a new utility servitude (sewer and water) on the western side of the Westside property has interest in the economic development of the City; and WHEREAS, the abandonment of the old unneeded servitude and a new required water and sewer servitude have allowed economic development through the expansion of the Westside Shopping Center business operations; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that the old servitude is no longer necessary and will in no way negatively affect City utilities; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that the new required servitude will positively affect City utilities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Gretna City Council, acting as legislative authority for said city that: The water and sewer servitude upon the Westside Shopping Center property at 91 Westbank Expressway, is hereby revoked; and is hereby granting a new-required water and sewer servitude as shown on T. Baker Smith’s Exhibit “Lot WS-2A1”, dated August 2, 2026. Provided that a majority of the City of Gretna Council have voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk’s presentment of the same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the Mayor returns the same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period. This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Council Member Hinyub, Carr, Rau, Smith, and Miller. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026.

APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026.

/S/ NORMA J. CRUZ, LCMC CITY CLERK CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA

/S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA

Ordinance presented to the Mayor on September 10, 2026.

Ordinance returned from the Mayor on September 10, 2026.

/S/ NORMA J. CRUZ, LCMC CITY CLERK CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA

A TRUE COPY:

/S/ NORMA J. CRUZ, LCMC CITY CLERK CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA _______________________________________________________ Exhibit “A”

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2026-037, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the Governing Authority’) on June 10, 2026, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “CITY”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the City of Gretna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna, qualified and entitled to vote at the said special election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: Proposition (Ambulance Millage) Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”) be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of four (4.00) mills (an estimated $683,939.47 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; including voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the object and purpose of providing ambulance service, within said city; a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Congressional General/Open Primary election of November 3, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows: POLLING PLACES – CITY OF GRETNA G001

General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G002

David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, 323 Weidman Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G003

Ruppel Academy 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053

G004

Gretna No. 2 Kindergarten, 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G005

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G006

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G007

William Hart elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G008

Frederick Douglas Elementary School, 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

G009

David Crockett Steam Fire Co., No. 47, 700 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G010

Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053

G011

Gretna Park Elementary School, 1130 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G012

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

G013 Parts

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

211 Parts

Harvey Volunteer Fire Station #61, 639 Maple Street, Harvey, LA 70058

225 Parts

Courtyard-Homewood, Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053

The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election, as determined by the Secretary of State, is based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18, and actual cost of similar elections is $2,600.00. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The City of Gretna executed this notice on the 10th day of June 2026. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 5, and Chapter 6-A of Title of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1287; will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Council Chambers on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PM, and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. THUS, DONE AND SIGNED at Gretna, Louisiana, on the 11th day of June 2026. /S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA ________________________________________________________

Authority’) on June 10, 2026, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “CITY”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the City of Gretna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna, qualified and entitled to vote at the said special election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: Proposition (Police Millage) Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”) be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of eight (8.00) mills (an estimated $1,367,878.94 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; and including voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of maintaining existing City Police Department manpower levels, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Congressional General/Open Primary election of November 3, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows: POLLING PLACES – CITY OF GRETNA

(the “City”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the City of Gretna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna, qualified and entitled to vote at the said special election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: Proposition (Fire Millage) Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”) be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of eight point five (8.5) mills (an estimated $1,453,371.38 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; excluding voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the object and purpose of providing fire protection in the City of Gretna, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Congressional General/Open Primary election of November 3, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows: POLLING PLACES – CITY OF GRETNA G001

General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G001

General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G002

David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, 323 Weidman Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G003

Ruppel Academy 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053

G004

Gretna No. 2 Kindergarten, 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G005

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G006

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G007

William Hart elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G008

Frederick Douglas Elementary School, 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

G009

David Crockett Steam Fire Co., No. 47, 700 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G010

Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053

G011

Gretna Park Elementary School, 1130 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G012

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

G013 Parts

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

211 Parts

Harvey Volunteer Fire Station #61, 639 Maple Street, Harvey, LA 70058

225 Parts

Courtyard-Homewood, Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053

The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election, as determined by the Secretary of State, is based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18, and actual cost of similar elections is $2,600.00. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The City of Gretna executed this notice on the 10th day of June 2026. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 5, and Chapter 6-A of Title of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1287; will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority: and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, Gretna City Hall, 740 Second Street, Council Chambers on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PM, and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. THUS, DONE AND SIGNED at Gretna, Louisiana, on the 11th day of June 2026. /S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA ________________________________________________________

Exhibit “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Exhibit “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2026-038, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the ‘Governing

Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2026-039, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the ‘Governing Authority’) on June 10, 2026, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana

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EAST BOUND ARY OF SUBDIVI‐ SION, AND DOWMAN ROAD AND SAID LOT COM‐ MENCES AT A OF DISTANCE 270.00 FEET FROM THE IN‐ TERSECTION OF BEECHCRAFT STREET AND SKYVIEW DRIVE, AND MEASURES THENCE 2 FEET FRONT ON BEECHCRAFT STREET, SAME IN WIDTH IN THE REAR. IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR THE MUNICIPAL NO. 5954 BEECHCRAFT STRET, NEW ORLANS, LA 70126 BEING THE SAME PROP‐ ERTY ACQUIRED BY 30 ENTER‐ PRISES INTER‐ NATIONAL, LLC BY ACT DATED JAN‐ UARY 20, 2015, REGISTERED AT CIN 569485, OR‐ LEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA. WRIT AMOUNT: $104,400.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 25 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225 343 3456 JOSHUA P. MATHEWS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 5223 N. ROBERTSON ST, 5234 N. CLAIBORNE ST & 5231 N. ROBERT‐ SON ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED FAIR‐ PORT ASSET MANAGE‐ MENT II, LLC VERSUS NEW PHILIPPIANS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-3479 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT PORTION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and

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and all of the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurte‐ nances and ad‐ vantages there‐ unto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, designated by the NOS. 6 AND 7 in SQUARE 678, bounded by North Robert‐ son, Egania and Lizardi Streets and North Clai‐ borne Avenue, on the survey made by Errol E. Kelly, Surveyor, dated February 27, 1963, and ac‐ cording to said survey said Lots 6 and 7 adjoin each other and measure each 31 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines front on North Robertson Street, by a depth between parallel lines of 106 feet, 7 inches, 8 lines; Lot No. 6 begins at a distance of 62 feet, 3 inches, 2 lines from Ega‐ nia Street Lot 7 begins at a dis‐ tance of 31 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines from the built up line of Ega‐ nia Street. All as more fully shown on the survey made by Mandle Survey‐ ing, Inc., Ster‐ ling E. Mandle, R. L. S., dated Au‐ gust 1, 1989, ex‐ cept that Lot No. 7 is shown to commence 31 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines from the intersection of North Robertson Street and the title line of Ega‐ nia Street, and 13 feet, 5 inches, 4 lines from the City of New Or‐ leans, line of Egania Street. Lot No. 6 adjoins Lot No. 7. Improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 5223 N. Robertson Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70117 FOUR CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all buildings and improvements thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in SQUARE 678, bounded by North Claiborne, North Robertson, Ega‐ nia and Lizardi Streets. Said lots are desig‐ nated by the NOS. 9, 10, 11, 12 adjoin and mea‐ sure each, 31 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines front on North Claiborne Avenue, by a depth between equal and parallel lines of 106 feet, 7 inches, 8 lines. Lot No. 9 forms the corner of North Claiborne Avenue and Egania Street. LESS AND CEPT:

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A CERTAIN POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW

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NEW ORLEANS, in SQUARE 678, bounded by North Claiborne Avenue, Egania, Lizardi and North Robertson Streets, which portion of ground is desig‐ nated by the NO. 9 B on a plan of survey by Gilbert & Kelly, Surveyors, dated January 6, 1961, copy of which is an‐ nexed to an act passed before Ivy A. Smith, Fr., N.P., dated April 23, 1962, and ac‐ cording to which said Lot 9 B forms the corner of North Claiborne Avenue and Egania Street and measures thence 10 feet font on North Claiborne Avenue, the same width in the rear by a depth of 106 feet, 7 inches, 6 lines, between equal and parallel lines. All as more fully shown on sur‐ vey by Mandle Surveying Inc., Sterling E. Man‐ dle, R.L.S., dated August 1, 1989, and according to which, said lots are designated as LOTS 9A, 10, 11, and 12. Lot 9A commences 10 feet from the corner of Egania Street and North Claiborne Avenue and measures thence 21 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines front on North Claiborne Av‐ same enue, width in the rear, by a depth between equal and parallel lines of 106 feet, 7 inches, 6 lines actual (107'7’’8"' title). Lots 10, 11, and 12 adjoin Lot 9A and measure each 31 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines front on North Claiborne Av‐ enue, same width in the rear, by a depth between equal and paral‐ lel lines of 106 feet, 7 inches, 6 lines actual (107'7"8'" title). Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 5234 North Clai‐ borne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all of the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurte‐ nances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, designated as LOT 8, SQUARE 678, which said square is bounded by Claiborne Av‐ enue, North Robertson, Lizardi and Ega‐ nia Streets, said lot measures thence 31 feet 1 inch 5 lines, front on North Robertson Street, same in width in the rear by a depth of 106 feet 7 inches 8 lines, between equal and parallel lines. Said lot form the corner of Egania and North Robertson Streets. Improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 5231 North Robertson St, New Orleans, LA 70117 WRIT AMOUNT: $256,361.46 Seized b

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Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 30 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225 343 3456 WAYNE A. MAIO‐ RANA, JR. The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT

CERTAIN

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THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3305 TOURO ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPERATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025 1 VERSUS MAJOR SHIELDS, TANEHA SHIELDS, DAVID MICHAEL SHIELDS A/K/A DAVID M. SHIELDS A/K/A DAVIS SHIELDS, KRYSTAL SHIELDS AND JONATHAN SHIELDS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2285 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐

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in the First Dis trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: One certain lot of ground, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Third Dis‐ trict of the city of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, in Square 2143, by bounded Touro Street, pleasure street, Frenchman Street and Humanity Street, which said lot of ground is desig‐ nated as Lot "Y" and commences at a distance of 23 feet 8 inches, 4 lines from the corner of Touro and Humanity Streets and measures; thence 32 feet 8 inches one 1 front on Touro Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth between equal and paral‐ lel lines of 120 feet and said lot i d f

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feet and said lot is composed of portions of original lots 21 and 22. All in ac‐ cordance with a sketch of survey by Gilbert, Kelly and courturie Inc., James H. Couturie, land surveyor, dated January 16, 2004, for refer‐ ence. WRIT AMOUNT: $96,146.10 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1201 SOUTHLAWN BLVD, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: STAN‐ DARD MORT‐ GAGE CORPORA‐ TION VERSUS ERICA LYNN STEPHENS, DI‐ VORCED WIFE OF MELVIN STEPHENS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11174 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂ f th Ci il

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on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, TO‐ GETHER WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVI‐ LEGES, SERVI‐ TUDES, APPUR‐ TENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THERUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP‐ PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE FIFTH DIS‐ TRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF OR‐ LEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN SOUTHLAWN SUBDIVISION, IN SQUARE NO. 1 THEREOF, WHICH SQUARE IS BOUNDED BY SOUTHLAWN BOULEVARD, GENERAL MEYER AVENUE, DIANA STREET AND MERRILL STREET, DESIG‐ NATED AS LOT NO. 16 ON SUR‐ VEY BY F. G. STEWART, C.E. & S., RECERTIFIED AUGUST 15, 1950 AND RECERTI‐ FIED CORRECT aUGUST 23,

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SLFPA - WEST from July 2, 2026, to July 1, 2030.

SLFPA-W Officials SLFPA-West Bank Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Mitchell L. Kirkland, P.E., Commissioner Matthew C. Martin, P.E., Commissioner Patrick J. Nunes, CISSP, Commissioner

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Jesse D. Noel, P.E., Regional Director Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-0318 www.slfpaw.org

QUALIFICATIONS Engineering/Related Field Professional Three members shall be either an engineer or a professional in a related field such as geotechnical, hydrological, or environmental science. At least one of the three members shall be a civil engineer. Non-Engineering Professional

PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank Board of Commissioners Pursuant to La. R.S. 38:330.1 et seq., notice is hereby given that applications are being accepted from persons interested in serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank (“SLFPA-W”). Nine members serve on the Board of Commissioners. A Nominating Committee comprised of representatives of civic, professional, and academic organizations reviews applications and recommends individuals for appointments by the Governor and confirmation by the Senate. The Nominating Committee is comprised of representatives from the following organizations: Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, Leaders for a Better Louisiana, Louisiana Geological Survey, Association of State Floodplain Managers, National Society of Black Engineers, UNO College of Engineering, Tulane University School of Science & Engineering, Southern University College of Engineering, LSU College of Engineering, Louisiana Engineering Society, American Society of Civil Engineers, West Bank Business and Industry Association, and Holy Cross College. CURRENT VACANCY The Nominating Committee is accepting applications for one position on the SLFPA-W Board of Commissioners: 1.

Three members shall reside in Jefferson Parish on the west side of the Mississippi River within the jurisdiction of West Jefferson Levee District. Two members shall reside in Orleans Parish on the west side of the Mississippi River. Three members shall reside outside of Jefferson or Orleans Parishes. One member shall reside in the territorial jurisdiction of the Lafitte Area Levee District.

Three members shall be professionals in disciplines other than engineering, geotechnical, hydrological, or environmental science. They each shall, at a minimum, hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with at least ten years of professional experience in that discipline. Engineering/Related Field Professional or Non-Engineering Professional Three members shall possess the qualifications of either an engineering/related field professional or of a non-engineering professional. Once the new member is appointed, the composition of the Board must meet the residency and occupational qualifications defined above. HOW TO APPLY You may obtain an application by going online to www.slfpaw.org or contacting: Jesse D. Noel, P.E. Regional Director, Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 371-6847 director@slfpaw.org Please submit application by October 9, 2026.

A resident who resides in Orleans Parish on the west side of the Mississippi River, within the jurisdiction of SLFPA-W to complete a term

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TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE LEGALS Jean Lafitte Officials Mayor Yvette Crain Councilman Kyle Darda Councilman Barry Bartholomew Councilwoman Verna Smith Councilwoman Christy Creppel Councilman Larry Kerner, Jr.

Police Chief Marcell Rodriguez Town of Jean Lafitte 4917 City Park Drive, Lafitte, LA 70067 Office: (504) 6892208 Fax: (504) 233-1207

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the JEAN LAFITTE AMPHITHEATER STAGE will be received electronically through Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse.com or by hand delivery at the TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE, 799 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067, until 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Sealed bids to be marked “SEALED BID – JEAN LAFITTE AMPHITHEATER STAGE”. Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3050 New Orleans, LA 70112 The work is generally described as follows: Construction of an outdoor stage facility in an existing protected waterbody, consisting of concrete flatwork, timber and concrete piles, structural metalwork, electrical work, and related sitework. Copies of the bidding documents shall be obtained from the office of __(as noted above)_ upon deposit of $50 for each set of documents; or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the advertisement. The deposit on the first set of documents furnished to bonafide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. A complete set of Contract Documents in PDF Format may also be secured by licensed contractors from Central Bidding at: www.centralauctionhouse.com, fees are applicable to Central Bidding Membership. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the L.R.S. In accordance with L.R.S. 38:2212.B.(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived.

Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, including all alternates, and payable without condition to the owner. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218. Each electronic bid must be accompanied by electronic bid security bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, including all alternates, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Contractor shall hold a Louisiana Contractor’s license in HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, or MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219.A.(1)(a), (b) and (c). All prospective bidders are invited to attend a non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 1, 2026, at the Town of Jean Lafitte, 799 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of the responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specifications with no additional cost to the owner. Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Davis-Bacon Act), Section 3 (Low Income Resident Participation) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 503 (NonDiscrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (NonDiscrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Mayor Yvette Crain 2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067 OWNER TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA DATES: THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE WEDNESDAY, September 16, 2026 WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2026 WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2026 200805-687787-sept 16-1t $ 194.04

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2026 CHAIRMAN ROBERT ARCURI VICE-CHAIRWOMAN TAMMY HOUSTON The Council of the Parish of St. John the Baptist Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex Chambers, LaPlace, Louisiana on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, at 6:00 PM. CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: Lennix Madere, Jr., Councilman-at-Large, Div. A, Michael Wright, Councilman-at-Large, Div. B, Virgie Johnson, Councilwoman District I, Warren Torres, Jr., Councilman District II, Tammy Houston, Councilwoman District III, Robert Arcuri, Councilman District V, Vernon Bailey, Sr., Councilman District VI ABSENT: Tyra Duhe-Griffin, Dixie Ramirez Councilman Arcuri led the Prayer and Councilman Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Legal Counsel Kennilyn Schmill and Keith Green, Jr. were present. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (3 minutes per citizen) There were no public comments at this time. SPECIAL BUSINESS: Jaclyn Hotard – Presentation – Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. – 2025 Audit Presentation CONSENT AGENDA - Approval of Minutes – August 11th, 2026, Council Meeting MOTION: Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilman Bailey seconded the motion to approve consent agenda consisting of Approval of Minutes – August 11th, 2026, Council Meeting. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. REPORTS: President’s Report Jaclyn Hotard – Monthly Financial Report (July 2026) PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE(S) 26-57 (Public Hearing Held) An ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.2 – Fireworks Sales, Discharge, Safety, and Penalties, to add Labor Day and Memorial Day as allowed discharge dates, while retaining the existing seven-day retail sales window, and replacing subjective “dusk” times with specific start times (see Exhibit 1) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) MOTION: Councilman Bailey moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to REMOVE Ordinance 26-57 from the agenda. The motion passed with 6 yeas, 1 nay (Torres) and 2 absent (Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez). 26-58 (Public Hearing Held) An ordinance for acceptance of a dedication of a 40’ x 20’ servitude located on Parcel M-2-B-1 of Riverwood Business Park in Riverwood Subdivision, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana (J. Hotard/R. Rome) MOTION: Councilman Bailey moved and Councilman Wright seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 26-58. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. 26-59 (Public Hearing Held) An ordinance approving the resubdivision of two unassigned tracts of land, located at 5817 Highway 18, Edgard, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (PZS-1480) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) MOTION: Councilwoman Johnson moved and Councilman Madere seconded the motion to amend Ordinance 26-59 to remove Edgard with Wallace. The motion passed with 6 yeas, 1 nay (Torres) and 2 absent (Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez). MOTION: Councilwoman Johnson moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 26-59 with corrections. The motion passed with 6 yeas, 1 nay (Torres) and 2 absent (Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez). 26-60 (Public Hearing Held) An ordinance to provide an official name, “St. John the Baptist Parish Arcuri Center,” for parish-owned building bears municipal address 1020 Cambridge Drive, LaPlace, Louisiana 70068 (V. Johnson/V. Bailey) MOTION: Councilwoman Johnson moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 26-60. The motion passed with 6 yeas, 1 nay (Torres) and 2 absent (Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez). NEW BUSINESS Jaclyn Hotard/Jason Akers – Resolution – R26-110 – A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith MOTION: Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilman Bailey seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-110. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, this Parish Council has determined under Article VI, Section 30(B) of the Louisiana Constitution that an emergency exists necessitating the calling of an election and submission of the proposition hereinafter set forth to the voters on December 12, 2026 (attached as Exhibit “A” is a letter from the Parish President detailing the reasons for the emergency declaration); BE IT RESOLVED by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that: SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Section 33 thereof, Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (BOND) Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), incur debt and issue not exceeding $60,000,000 of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”), in one or more series, for the purposes of constructing, acquiring and improving the Parish waterworks and wastewater systems and making other public improvements in the Parish, title to which shall be in the public, said Bonds to mature not later than 20 years from the date thereof, to bear interest at rates not exceeding 6% per annum, and to be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, with an estimated 10 mills to be levied in the first year on the Bonds and the other general obligation bonds of the Parish, which amount is a reduction of 1.25 mills below the amount currently being levied? SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the official journal of the Parish once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit B” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Election, the Legislative Assistant is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies. SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the St. John the Baptist Parish Courthouse, Rudolph Sorapuru Chambers, 2393 LA-18, Edgard, Louisiana, or such other location as may be approved by this Governing Authority, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2027, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law. SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to

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serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Parish will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used. SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Legislative Assistant of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the Chairman and/or Legislative Assistant of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election. SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of St. John the Baptist Parish and the Registrar of Voters of St. John the Baptist Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law. SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to issue, sell and deliver the bonds provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application. By virtue of applicant/issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby. SECTION 9. Employment of Bond Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the issuance of the proposed general obligation bonds of the Parish, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana, as Bond Counsel, is hereby employed to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of said Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinions covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The fee of Bond Counsel for each series of bonds shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding the fee allowed by the Attorney General’s fee guidelines for such bond counsel work in connection with the issuance of such Bonds and based on the amount of said Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus “out-of-pocket” expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds. The Parish President is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and this Governing Authority hereby agrees to and accepts the terms of, the engagement letter of Bond Counsel appended hereto as Exhibit “C”. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and payment for the work herein specified upon completion thereof and under the conditions herein enumerated is hereby approved without further action of this Governing Authority. The Parish President is authorized to approve and engage any Co-Bond Counsel that may be desired in her sole discretion and execute any contract therefor. SECTION 10. Confirmation of Appointment of Municipal Advisor. The Issuer hereby retains Government Consultants, Inc., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to act as its Municipal Advisor (“MA”) pursuant to the provisions of the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Issuer hereby acknowledges that it is represented by the MA and will rely upon the advice of the MA with respect to the Bonds. The fee to be paid the MA shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds when and if issued, and the amount thereof shall be subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission. The Parish President is hereby authorized and directed, in her discretion, to execute any contract the MA may require with respect to the engagement. The Parish President is authorized to approve and engage any Municipal Advisor that may be desired in her sole discretion and execute any contract therefor. SECTION 11. Confirmation of Appointment of Underwriter/Placement Agent. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the “Underwriter”), is hereby appointed as underwriter/placement agent in connection with the Bonds if approved as set forth herein, any compensation to be subsequently approved by the Issuer and to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds when and if issued; provided that no compensation shall be due to said underwriter/placement agent unless the Bonds are sold and delivered. The Parish President is authorized to approve and engage any Co-Underwriter that may be desired in her sole discretion and execute any contract therefor. SECTION 12. Declaration of Official Intent. Prior to the delivery of the Bonds, the Issuer presently intends and reasonably expects that it may pay all or a portion of the costs of the Project from legally available funds in its General Fund or that may be transferred into its General Fund. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer presently intends and reasonably expects to reimburse any such expenditures for the Project from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, provided that such reimbursement shall be in an amount not currently reasonably expected to exceed the maximum principal amount of the Bonds set forth in Section 1 hereof. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made not later than 18 months after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the Project was placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the original expenditure is paid. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2, and certain terms used in this Section shall have the meaning given in such Regulation. For purposes of this Section, the Project includes constructing, acquiring and improving public roads, highways and bridges, the Parish waterworks system and other public improvements in the Parish. All of the expenditures covered by this Section were or will be made on and after the date which is 60 days prior to the effective date of this Resolution or as otherwise allowed by Reg. 1.150-2 which includes, among other things, an exception for “preliminary expenditures” as defined therein. SECTION 13. Declaration of an Emergency. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 30 of the Louisiana Constitution, this Governing Authority hereby determines that an emergency exists for the reasons set forth in Exhibit “A” to this resolution. The motion passed with 6 yeas, 1 nay (Torres) and 2 absent (Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez). Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-111 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the bid for the Community Center Chiller Replacement Project to Gootee Construction, Inc MOTION: Councilman Wright moved and Councilman Bailey seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-111. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the bid for the Community Center Chiller Replacement Project to Gootee Construction, Inc. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and WHEREAS, Gootee Construction, Inc. of Metairie, LA submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $674,000.00; and WHEREAS, the existing chillers at the St. John Community Center are more than twenty (20) years old and have exceeded their useful life; and, WHEREAS, services include the removal and replacement of the existing chillers, associated parts and components to ensure the continued operation, reliability, and proper functioning of the St. John Community Center; and, WHEREAS, the project will be funded through the Community Center budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to award the bid for the Community Center Chiller Replacement Project to Gootee Construction, Inc. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-112 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the bid for the Wastewater Collection and Treatment Maintenance/Emergency Repair Project to RAMJ Construction, LLC MOTION: Councilman Bailey moved and Councilman Madere seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-112. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the bid for the Wastewater Collection and Treatment Maintenance/Emergency Repair Project to RAMJ Construction, LLC. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and WHEREAS, RAMJ Construction, LLC of Kenner, LA submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $4,670,570.00; and WHEREAS, services will include maintenance and emergency repairs to the Parish’s wastewater collection and treatment system on an as-needed basis, as directed by the Utilities Department; and, WHEREAS, the project will

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be funded through the Wastewater Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to award the bid for the Wastewater Collection and Treatment Maintenance/Emergency Repair Project to RAMJ Construction, LLC. The motion passed with Councilwomen DuheGriffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz - Resolution - R26-113 - A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the bid for the Woodland Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Demolition Project to J. Caldarera & Company, Inc. MOTION: Councilman Johnson moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-113. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the bid for the Woodland Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Demolition Project to J. Caldarera & Company, Inc. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and WHEREAS, J. Caldarera & Company, Inc. of LaPlace, LA submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the Woodland WWTP Demolition Project in the amount of $1,587,404.40; and WHEREAS, the project includes the demolition of the existing Woodland WWTP facility located at the end of Woodland Drive in LaPlace, LA and is the final step in completing the Woodland Consolidation Plan; and, WHEREAS, the project will be funded through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to award the bid for the Woodland Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Demolition Project to J. Caldarera & Company, Inc. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-114 - A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the Fire Department’s Property and Casualty Insurance to Riverlands Insurance Services, Inc. MOTION: Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-114. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to award the Fire Department’s Property and Casualty Insurance to Riverlands Insurance Services, Inc. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and, WHEREAS, Riverlands Insurance Services, Inc. of LaPlace, LA submitted the only proposal received and reviewed by the Source Selection Committee; and, WHEREAS, the policy is funded through the Office of Fire Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to award the Fire Department’s Property and Casualty Insurance to Riverlands Insurance Services, Inc. The motion passed with Councilwomen DuheGriffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-115 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute Change Order No. 1 with ENFRA MMC, LLC for the Regala Park Pedestrian Trail Lights Project MOTION: Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilman Bailey seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-115. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute Change Order No. 1 with ENFRA MMC, LLC for the Regala Park Pedestrian Trail Lights Project. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 is a deductive change order in the amount of $5,637 and an additional twenty-one (21) days to the original Agreement; and, WHEREAS, the decrease is due to the repair of an unforeseen drainage pipe and six (6) light poles and associated light pole bases that have been removed from the original scope of work: and, WHEREAS, project is funded through the Recreation Department Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that Parish President, Jaclyn Hotard is hereby duly authorized and empowered on behalf of the St. John the Baptist Council to execute Change Order No. 1 between St. John the Baptist Parish and ENFRA MMC, LLC. The motion passed with 6 yeas, 1 nay (Torres) and 2 absent (Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez). Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-116 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute Change Order No. 1 with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the St. John West Bank Mississippi River Trail, Phase 2 Project; LDOTD Project No. H.014736 MOTION: Councilwoman Johnson moved and Councilman Madere seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-116. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute Change Order No. 1 with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the St. John West Bank Mississippi River Trail, Phase 2 Project; LDOTD Project No. H.014736. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 is a close-out change order which increases the original Agreement in the amount of $118,041.83 and adds an additional 173 calendar days; and, WHEREAS, the increase is for the adjustment of quantities and materials used to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, the project is funded through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Parks and Recreation Department Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that Parish President, Jaclyn Hotard is hereby duly authorized and empowered on behalf of the St. John the Baptist Council to execute Change Order No. 1 with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-117 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the St. John West Bank Mississippi River Trail, Phase 2 Project; LDOTD Project No. H.014736 MOTION: Councilwoman Johnson moved and Councilman Madere seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-117. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the St. John West Bank Mississippi River Trail, Phase 2 Project; LDOTD Project No. H.014736. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and WHEREAS, the St. John West Bank Mississippi River Trail, Phase 2 Project has been deemed substantially complete, with no remaining punch list items. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that Parish President Jaclyn Hotard is hereby duly authorized and empowered on behalf of the St. John the Baptist Parish Council to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-118 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with All South Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. for the East 10th Street Force Main Replacement Project MOTION: Councilman Madere moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-118. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with All South Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. for the East 10th Street Force Main Replacement Project. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and, WHEREAS, All South Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. of Metairie, LA has been selected as the Engineer for the East 10th Street Force Main Replacement Project; and, WHEREAS, the existing 10” sewer force main associated with the East 10th Street Lift Station has exceeded its useful life and requires replacement to ensure the continued reliability and proper operation of the Parish’s wastewater collection system; and, WHEREAS, this project will include the replacement of approximately 1,720 linear feet of existing 10” sewer force main with a new 12” sewer force main along Jacques Street from Central Avenue to the East 10th Street Lift Station; and, WHEREAS, the project will be funded through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that Parish President, Jaclyn Hotard is hereby duly authorized and empowered on behalf of the St.

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Baptist Parish Council to sign and execute the Professional Services Agreement between St. John the Baptist Parish and All South Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-119 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Curtis Engineering Services, LLC for the Sewer Force Main Extension Connection from the River Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Reserve Wastewater Treatment Pond Project MOTION: Councilman Madere moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-119. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Curtis Engineering Services, LLC for the Sewer Force Main Extension Connection from the River Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Reserve Wastewater Treatment Pond Project. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2 includes a redesigning task to separate the original final plans and specifications into two separate projects: River Road WWTP Influent Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and Sewer Force Main Extension Project; and, WHEREAS, it also adds additional basic services for the River Road WWTP Influent Pump Station Rehabilitation Project; and,

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, 1961, A BLUE PRINT OF WHICH IS AN‐ NEXED TO AN ACT OF SALE BE‐ FORE CLAUDE J. CHAMPAGNE, N.P., DATED AU‐ GUST 24, 19961, AND ACCORD‐ ING THERETO SAID LOT FORMS THE CORNER OF SOUTHLAWN BOULEVARD AND DIANA STREET, AND MEASURES 37' FRONT ON SOUTHLAWN BOULEVARD, 15'8'4 FRONT ON DIANA STREET OF 949", WITH A WIDTH IN THE REAR OF 47', AND A DEPTH ONTHE SIDE GEN‐ NEARER ERAL MEYER AVENUE OF 104'9". ALL AS MOREFULLY SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, S. & E., DATED OCTO‐ BER 10, 1970. WRIT AMOUNT: $126,312.74 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 3 GRAHAM, ARCE‐ NEAUX & ALLEN, LLC 504 522 8256 FOERSTNER G. MEYER The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3912 3914 SAINT CLAUDE AV‐ ENUE, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: HOME BANK, N.A. VER‐ SUS CJG PROP‐ ERTY MANAGE‐ MENT GROUP, L.L.C. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-758 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court

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District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: THREE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IM‐ PROVEMENTS THEREON AND ALL THE APPUR‐ TENANCES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING, SITU‐ ATED IN THE THIRD DISTRICT OF THIS CITY, IN SQUARE NO. 354, BOUNDED BY ST. CLAUDE AVENUE, ALVAR (FORMERLY JEANNE), BARTHOLOMEW AND RAMPART STREET, SAID LOTS ARE DES‐ IGNATED BY THE NO. TEN, ELEVEN, TWELVE ON A PLAN BY D.M. BROSNAN, DATED DECEM‐ BER 10, 1984, AND MEASURE AS FOLLOWS: VIZ: LOTS TEN, TWENTY THREE FEET, FOUR INCHES AND THREE LINES FRONT ON ST. CLAUDE AVENUE, BY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN FEET, FIVE INCHES AND FIVE LINES IN DEPTH, BE‐ TWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES; LOTS NOS. ELEVEN AND TWELVE, EACH THIRTY TWO FEET FRONT ON ST. CLAUDE AV‐ ENUE, BY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN FEET, FIVE INCHES AND FIVE LINES IN DEPTH; BY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN FEET, FIVE INCHES AND FIVE LINES IN DEPTH; LOT NO. TWELVE, BEING NEAREST TO ALVAR STREET AND COMMENC‐ ING AT A DIS‐ TANCE OF THIRTY TWO FEET FROM THE COR‐ NER OF ALVAR STREET. THE PROPERTY OR ITS ADDRESS IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3912 3914 ST. CLAUDE AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70117. WRIT AMOUNT: $308,000.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money d

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y Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 24 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225 343 3456 JEFFREY M. TOPFER The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 6061 BEECHCRAFT ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: LOAN PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS 3D EN‐ TERPRISES IN‐ TERNATIONAL, L.L.C., AND AN‐ TIONE L. JACK‐ SON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5038 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, TO‐ GETHER WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVE‐ MENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVI‐ LEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐ NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP‐ PERTAINING. SITUATED IN THE THIRD DIS‐ TRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF OR‐ LEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, DESIGNATED AS LOT 21 B, WHICH SAID PORTION OF GROUND BY BEECHCRAFT STREET, PIPER LANE, BOEING STREET, AND SKYVIEEW DRIVE, SAID LOT FORMS THE CO O

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WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Amendment is $64,849.69 and will be funded by a FY19 EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Grant and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Loan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that Parish President Jaclyn Hotard is hereby duly authorized and empowered on behalf of the St. John the Baptist Parish Council to sign and execute Amendment No. 2 of the Professional Services Agreement between St. John the Baptist Parish and Curtis Engineering Services, LLC. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent.

the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to settle and pay the June 26, 2026, Property Damage Claim to Luis Bautista of 504 Parlange Loop, LaPlace, LA 70068. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent.

Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-120 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to settle and pay the June 26, 2026, Property Damage Claim to Luis Bautista of 504 Parlange Loop, LaPlace, LA 70068

At 6:34 PM, Councilman Bailey moved and Councilwoman Houston seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed with Councilwomen Duhe-Griffin and Ramirez absent.

MOTION: Councilman Bailey moved and Councilman Wright seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-120. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist parish to settle and pay the June 26, 2026, Property Damage Claim to Luis Bautista of 504 Parlange Loop, LaPlace, LA 70068. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section H (2) and (5) of the St. John the Baptist Parish Home Rule Charter permits the Parish Council to adopt a resolution when authorizing a designated person(s) to execute a previously approved contract on its behalf and/or to perform a ministerial act related to the administrative business of the Parish; and, WHEREAS, Louisiana Claims Administrators (LoCA) recommended, and Legal Counsel approved the settlement amount of 2,010.00; and, WHEREAS, the settlement will be funded through the Utilities Department Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John

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FORMS THE CORNER OF BEECHCRAFT STREET AND SKYVIEW DRIVE, AND MEASURES THENCE 27 FEET FRONT ON BEECHCRAFT STREET, SAME IN WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY A DEPTH AND FRONT ON SKYVIEW DRIVE OF 102 FEET, BE‐ TWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES. ALL AS ,ORE FULLY SHOWN ON SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC., DATED JULY 23, 1987, A COPY OF WHICH IS AT‐ TACHED TO ACT DATED JULY 27, 1987, REGIS‐ TERED IN COB 814 FOLIO 68.

TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI‐ CATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CER‐ TIFICATES, SE‐ RIES 2006-22 VERSUS LINDSEY KATHERINE ARNOLD A/K/A LINDSEY K. ARNOLD A/K/A LINDSEY ARNOLD AND LEVI KELLING ARNOLD, II A/K/A LEVI K. ARNOLD, II A/K/A LEVI ARNOLD, II, HEIRS OF MICHELLE BELL ARNOLD

NUMBERS 4120 AND 4124 ERATO STREET, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: U.S. BANK TRUST COM‐ PANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COM‐ MERICAL CAPI‐ TAL LOAN TRUST 2024-4 VERSUS SWEAT THERAPY LLC

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11418

IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR THE MUNICIPAL NO. 6061 BEECHCRAFT STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126.

By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐ cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

BEING THE SAME PROP‐ ERTY ACQUIRED BY 30 ENTER‐ PRISES INTER‐ NATIONAL, LLC BY ACT DATED JULY 29, 2014, REGIS‐ TERED AT CIN 559320, OR‐ LEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA. WRIT AMOUNT: $104,400.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 26 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225 343 3456 JOSHUA P. MATHEWS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2950 HUDSON ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR

2950 HUDSON ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114 LOTS 15 & 16 SQUARE 47 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 880910 WRIT AMOUNT: $100,630.52 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 31 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 4120

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4120 AND 4124 ERATO ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125 LOT F, SQUARE 501 FIRST MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1445180 WRIT AMOUNT: $242,067.57 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 21 MCCABE LAW FIRM, LLC 504782-3436 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3212 LOUISIANA AVE PARKWAY, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, NOT

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances introduced at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT:

/s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

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, IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA‐ PACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF GS MORTGAGE BACKED SECURI‐ TIES TRUST 2022-GR22 VERSUS MATTHEW A. CHESTER CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-12150 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 3212 LOUISIANA AVE PW NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125 LOT 7 - SQUARE C 6TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1376227 WRIT AMOUNT: $407,086.52 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 17 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 EMILY A. MUELLER The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 93099311 FIG ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVEST‐ MENT LOAN TRUST MORT‐ GAG ASS

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TRUST MORT GAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3 VERSUS KELVIN ROBEY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-6655 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 9309-9311 FIG ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 LOT 18 - SQUARE 441 7TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1418138 WRIT AMOUNT: $84,448.43 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 20 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 WILLIAM TEBBE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2702 FELICITY ST, (A/K/A 2700 FE‐ LICITY ST), CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: LOAN PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS RMGD, L.L.C. AND BRITTANI SIMS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-1149

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By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2702 FELICITY STREET (A/K/A 2700 FELICITY STREET) NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113 LOT 1 - SQUARE 395 4TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1381821 WRIT AMOUNT: $241,000.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 15 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225-3433456 JOSHUA P. MATHEWS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2623 MONROE ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: ONPATH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VERSUS SOLUTIONS THROUGH SALES, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-608 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the

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Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2623 MONROE ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70118 LOT 23 - SQUARE 375 7TH MUNICIAPL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1431643 WRIT AMOUNT: $232,172.27 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 29 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225-3433456 JOSHUA P. MATHEWS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7509 ST CHARLES AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF BARCLAYS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2024-NQM3 VER‐ SUS SHAWN PE‐ TERSON AND TYLER PETER‐ SON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-2850 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 7509 ST CHARLES AV NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 LOT C - SQUARE 76 7TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1414855 WRIT AMOUNT: $984,893.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ i f

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to make a de posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 5 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ZACHARY G. YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 2833 NAPOLEON AV‐ ENUE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: HAN‐ COCK WHITNEY BANK VERSUS JUSTIN A. ZITLER, AS TRUSTEE OF THE ELIJAH R. ZITLER TRUST NO. 1 AND THE MIRIAM L. ZITLER TRUST NO. 1 CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-10557 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2833 NAPOLEON AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70115 LOT 7, SQUARE 658 SIXTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1270261 WRIT AMOUNT: $204,601.68 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 1 CARVER, DAR‐ DEN, KORETZKY, TESSIER, FINN, BLOSSMAN & AREAUX L.L.C 504-585-3800 WILLIAM T. FINN The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7040 WHITMORE PL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISI‐ TION TRUST VERSUS RHONDA C. JASE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-4523 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 7040 WHITMORE PL NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70128 LOT 109-A SQUARE D 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1420443 KINGSWOOD SUBDIVISION, PHASE I WRIT AMOUNT: $116,836.84 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 4 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4625 FERDINAND DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC VERSUS COEY L. COUL‐ SON AND GETRISC K. COULSON AKA GETRISC K. SAL‐ CEDO COULSON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-9972 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by h bl

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rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

4625 FERDINAND DR NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70126 LOT 31 - SQUARE 9 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1389649 GENTILLY WOODS SUBDI‐ VISION WRIT AMOUNT: $194,648.77

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RB 2 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 ZACHARY G. YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7601 HANSBROUGH STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS MILTON W. FRANKLIN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11713 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 7601 HANS‐ BROUGH ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127 LOTS 28 AND 30, SQUARE 14 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT MIN: ACQ 1217078 VILLA SITES SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $110,235.69 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ i f

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GH 6 GRAHAM, ARCE‐ NEAUX & ALLEN, LLC 504-5228256 FOERSTNER G. MEYER The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2737 PARIS AVENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA‐ PACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEW RESIDEN‐ TIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2024-RPL1 VER‐ SUS NICOLE K. MACK LASSAIR A/K/A NICOLE K. MACK MARTIN LASSAIR CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-6469 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

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aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1819 DELSONDE STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: FIRST HORIZON BANK VERSUS TINEKA SANDRELL WEST ( A/K/A TINEKA S. WEST, TINEKA WEST) CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-2006 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1819 DESLONDE ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70117 LOT 4, SQUARE 847, THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN:1139022 WRIT AMOUNT: $181,843.74 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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2737 PARIS AV NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOT A, SQUARE 1576 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 760568 WRIT AMOUNT: $139,011.98

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BD 16 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 520 OPELOUSAS AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LB-TIKI SERIES VI TRUST VERSUS DIONNE JUSTINE LUNA AND JORGE LUIS LUNA CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-8202 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure di‐ and Sale rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court f h i h f

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RB 18 JACKSON & MCPHERSON LLC 504-5819444 CRIS R. JACK‐ SON The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1937 MIRABEAU AV‐ ENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST COM‐ PANY VERSUS BEACON LIGHT INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH A/K/A BEACON LIGHT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES: DARRYL S. BRIS‐ TER; AND DIONNE FLOT BRISTER CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-9581 By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐ cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1937 MIRABEAU AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70122 LOT B, SQUARE 1 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT WRIT AMOUNT: $2,380,249.64 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance

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GH 24 TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS 225387-3221 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 542544 LOWERLINE ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WILM‐ INGTON SAV‐ INGS FUMD SO‐ CIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDEN‐ TIAL CREDIT OP‐ PORTUNITIES TRUST X-A VER‐ SUS WENDELL R. BOYD, JR. AND ESTATE OF WENDELL R. BOYD, III CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11404 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 542-544 LOWER‐ LINE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 LOT A - SQUARE 60 7TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1096299 WRIT AMOUNT: $537,764.13 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 14 JACKSON & MCPHERSON LLC 504-5819444 KATE SOTO‐ LONGO The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 4618 PRESS DRIVE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LOAN TRUST 2024-6 VERSUS MORRIS AND 1 SON HOLDINGS LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11120 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 4618 PRESS DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126 LOT 3, SQUARE 19 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1446530 GENTILLY WOODS SUBDI‐ VISION WRIT AMOUNT: $80,735.37 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - 100% CASH AT THE MOMENT OF AD‐ JUDICATION. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 22 MCCABE LAW FIRM, LLC 504782-3436 RYAN MCCABE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2957 BLAIR ST, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: FED‐ ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS‐ SOCIATION VER‐ SUS THE UN‐ OPENED SUCCESSION OF ADAM EN‐ CALADE, SR AND THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF GAIL RILEY (A/K/A GAIL COLEMAN, GAIL ENCALADE) CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-11559 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of l i h

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for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2957 BLAIR ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT 141, SQUARE 152 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 1389903 RIVER PARK SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $66,330.59 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 16 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 AMY R. ORTIS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1504 CLOUET ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: RE‐ GIONS BANK DBA REGIONS MORTGAGE VER‐ SUS THE UN‐ OPENED SUCCESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BEN‐ NIE LEWIS A/K/A BENNIE LEWIS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2603 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure di‐ and Sale rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1504 CLOUET ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 14 & LOT SQUARE 653 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1159190 WRIT AMOUNT: $17,345.19 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. N t Th

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days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 27 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 150 CY‐ PRESS GROVE, UNIT 103, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: U.S. BANK TRUST NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA‐ PACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISI‐ TION VERSUS LESLI WILLIAMS A/K/A LESLI JOHNSON WILLIAMS A/K/A LESLIE WILLIAMS A/K/A LESLIE JOHNSON WILLIAMS AND DANNY WILLIAMS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-762 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 150 CYPRESS GROVE UNIT 103 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT 14 - SQUARE 2 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1436307 TALL TIMBERS EXTENSION WRIT AMOUNT: $114,881.82 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 10 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date

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sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1104 VALLETTE S, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: CAR‐ RINGTON MORT‐ GAGE SERVICES LLC VERSUS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BAR‐ BARA DOCKERY A/K/A BARBARA DOCKERY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-1741 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1104 VALLETTE ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70114 LOT 2 & SQUARE 190 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ. MIN #1267184 WRIT AMOUNT: $154,479.69 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 26 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 632 LEBOEUF ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: SELENE FINANCE, LP VERSUS MIL‐ DRED ANNE GUTTENBERGER A/K/A MILDRED ANNE ARNOLD GUT‐ TENBERGER AND DAVID BRIAN GUTTENBERGER CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3196 By virtue of a i f i

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By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 632 LEBOEUF ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114 LOTS 2 & 3, SQUARE 110 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 1230568 WRIT AMOUNT: $56,959.66 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 13 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 MARGIE R. SCOTT The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7011 LOUISVILLE ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WILM‐ INGTON SAV‐ INGS FUND SO‐ CIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CFS15 GRANTOR TRUST VERSUS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROSE‐ MARIE LILY HULSE BRO‐ CATO A/K/A ROSEMARIE LILY HULSE BROCATO A/K/A ROSE‐ MARIE LILY HULSE A/K/A L. ROSEMARIE HULSE A/K/A ROSEMARIE HULSE A/K/A ROSEMARIE LILY BROCATO A/K/A ROSEMARIE L. BROCATO A/K/A ROSEMARIE BROCATO A/K/A ROSEMARIE HULSE BROCATO A/K/A ROSE‐ MARIE H. BRO‐ CATO CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3919 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00

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17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 7011 LOUISVILLE ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70124 LOT 9 & SQUARE 49-B SECOND MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #974174 WRIT AMOUNT: $135,872.17 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 31 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 DENNIS F. WIG‐ GINS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2841 MANSFIELD AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPERATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025-1 VERSUS SYBIL WILLIAMS AS ADMINISTRA‐ TRIX OF THE SUCCES‐ SION OF JONOTH TIMO‐ THY WILLIAMS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2254 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 2841 MANSFIELD AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70131 LOT 5, SQUARE 144 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1072973 HOLLY PARK SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $137,333.73 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐

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Order. No Per sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 8 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 ELIZABETH C. PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3417 GENERAL TAY‐ LOR ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: NA‐ TIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS TAMARA LEBLANC BAY A/K/A TAMARA LEBLANC BROUSSARD BAY A/K/A TAMARA LEBLANC BROUSSARD A/K/A TAMARA L. BROUSSARD A/K/A TAMARA BROUSSARD A/K/A TAMARA L. BAY A/K/A TAMARA BAY A/K/A TAMARA BROUSSARD BAY A/K/A TAMARA BAY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-956 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City September on 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 3417 GENERAL TAYLOR ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125 LOT 14 - SQUARE 9 6TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1369728 WRIT AMOUNT: $190,743.63 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 30 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date Looking for the right hire?

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aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THATCERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 5414 SUTTON PL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: TRUIST BANK VERSUS RENALDO A. ROBINSON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-6839 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 5414 SUTTON PL NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT 17, SQUARE 59 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 593201 AURORA GAR‐ DENS SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $307,972.60 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 9 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 ZACHARY GAR‐ RETT YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 6845 LAKE WILLOW DRIVE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: PRIME IMPORTS COM‐ PANY, INC. VER‐ SUS PROPERTY TRANSFORMA‐ TION OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC AND SONNY OK‐ PALOBI CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2022-4875 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil i i

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Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 6845 LAKE WIL‐ LOW DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126 LOT: 28, SQUARE: 4 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT LAKE FOREST SUBDIVISION NO. 2, PART "B" WRIT AMOUNT: $232,682.46 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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GH 33 THE SILVER‐ STEIN LAW FIRM, APLC 504362-3692 IRL R. SILVER‐ STEIN The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 6409 EADS STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WILM‐ INGTON SAV‐ INGS FUND SO‐ CIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURI‐ TIZATOIN TRUST 2023 INV2 VER‐ SUS TODD HOUSTON SMITH A/K/A TODD H. SMITH A/K/A TODD SMITH CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-6337 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 6409 EADS ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT: B-6, SQUARE: 5240 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1416021 WRIT AMOUNT: $197,545.07 Seized above

the suit,

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above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

M. Or‐

BD 4 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3002 ORLEANS AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: JLB CAPI‐ TAL, LLC VER‐ SUS NOLA 1224, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2651 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 17, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 3002 ORLEANS AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70119 LOT 1-B & SQUARE 404 SECOND MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #758560 WRIT AMOUNT: $69,872.80 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

M. Or‐

TJ 32 THE SILVER‐ STEIN LAW FIRM, A PLC 504362-3692 IRL R. SILVER‐ STEIN The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/12/2026 & 9/16/2026 aug 12-sep 16-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 6123 CHARLOTTE DR , CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: MCLP ASSET COM‐ PANY, INC. VER‐ SUS LYDIA BREIGHNER A/K/A LYDIA BREIGHNER ROEBUCK CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-8448 By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐ cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 6123 CHAR‐ LOTTE DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT 10, SQUARE 15 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1274200 VISTA PARK SUBDIVISION

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SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $601,884.93 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 6 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 ELIZABETH C. PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7814 N CORONET CT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: LOAN PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS CORO

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PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS CORO‐ NET NORTH 7814, L.L.C., PINEWOOD COURT, L.L.C., AND ANTIONE L. JACKSON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5040 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐ NENCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP‐ PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE THIRD DIS‐ TRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN THAT POR‐ TION THEREOF‐ KNOWN AS PARC BRITTANY SUB‐ DIVISION, IN SQUARE NO 3

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DIVISION, IN SQUARE NO. 3, BOUNDED BY NORTH CORO‐ NET COURT, EAST CORONET COURT, SOUTH CORONET COURT AND PARC BRITTANY BOULEVARD, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 8 A COMMENCES AT A DISTANCE OF 152.93 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH CORONET COURT AND PARC BRITTANY BOULEVARD AND MEASURES THENCE 22 FEET FRONT ON NORTH CORO‐ NET, THE SAME IN WIDTH ACROSS THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF 105.27 FEET ON SIDE‐ LINE NEARER PARC BRITTANY BOULEVARD, AND BY A DEPTH OF 105.64 FEET ON SIDE‐ LINE NEARER EAST CORONET COURT. IM‐ PROVEMENTS THEREON BEBAR THE MUNICIPAL NO. 784 NORTH CORONET COURT, NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA70126. BEING THE SAME PROP‐ ERTY ACQUIRED BY CORONET NORTH 7814, LLC IN THE ACT OF SALE DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2014, REGISTERED AT CIN 566858, OR‐ LEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA. WRIT AMOUNT: $87,600.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment

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at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 28 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225 343 3456 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 151 PINEWOOD CT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: LOAN PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS CORO‐ NET NORTH 7814, L.L.C., PINEWOOD COURT, L.L.C., AND ANTIONE L. JACKSON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR A S O

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COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5040 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERATIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, TO‐ GETHER WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVE‐ MENTS THEREON AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVI‐ LEGES, SERVITUDES AP‐ PURTENANCES AND ADVAN‐ TAGES THERE‐ UNTO BELONG‐ ING OR IN ANY WISE AP‐ PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS, IN THE FIFTH DIS‐ TRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THAT PART THEREOF‐ KNOWN AS CY‐ PRESS ACRES SUBDIVISION, FORMERLY BEING A POR‐ TION OF ORIGINAL TRACT B 2, CY‐ PRESS ACRES

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PRESS ACRES SUBDIVISION RE‐ FURTHER SUBDIVIDED INTO SQUARE AND LOTS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF RESUB‐ DIVISION MADE BY J.J. KREBS AND SONS, INC., C.E. & S., DATED MARCH 15, 1978, REVISED JUNE 14, 1978, AND SEPTEM‐ BER 12, 1978 AP‐ PROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1978 HAVING TENATIVE PLAN APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 6, 1978, PRELIMI‐ NARY PLAN AP‐ PROVAL ON JUNE 20, 1978 AND FINAL PLAN APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 198 78, SAID DE‐ CLARATION OF TITLE CHANGE BEING RECORDED IN COB 757, FOLIO 292, AND FUR‐ THER BY RESUB‐ DIVISION BY J.J. KREBS AND SONS, INC., C. E. & S., DATED MAY 26, 1982, REVISED NO‐ VEMBER 9, 1982 TO SHOW MUNICI‐ PAL NUMBERS, SAID DECLARA‐ TION OF TITLE CHANGE BEING RECORDED IN COB 780, FOLIO 382 ON NOVEM‐ BER 12, 1982, SAID PROPERTY BEING MORE FULLY DE‐ SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 20D, SQUARE 2, WHICH SQUARE IS BOUNDE OY CY‐ PRESS ACRES DRIVE. PINEWOOD COURT, VESPIAN STREET, VIC‐ TORY

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TORY DRIVE PLAZA SUBDIVISION, AND WALL BOULE‐ VARD,AND SAID COMMENCES AT A DISTANCE OF 574.2 FEET ALONG THE ACRC OF A CURVE FROM THAT POINT WHERE CYPRESS ACRES DRIVE AND PINEWOOD COURT INTER‐ EST, AND MEA‐ SURES THENCE 20 FEET ON PINEWOOD COURT, SAME WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF 207 FEET BETWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES. ALL IN ACCOR‐ DANCE WITH A SURVEY OF J.J. KREBS & SONS, INC., C. E. & S.., DATED JANUARY 4, 1983, AND RESURVEYED JANUARY 17, 1983 AND JULY 22, 1983 TO SHOW IM‐ PROVEMENTS. IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR THE MUNICIPAL NO. 151 PINEWOOD COURT, NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70114. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AC‐ QUIRED BY PINEWOOD COURT, LLC IN THE ACT OF SALE DATED JANUARY 12, 2016, REGIS‐ TERED AT CIN 592010, OR‐ LEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA.

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The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026 sep 16-oct 21-2t

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