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Moreno trims city’s 2,600 vehicle fleet Take-home pool reduced by 6%

City records show that Moreno quickly began making cuts to that benefit. The mayor ditched a take-home car Cantrell used and shrunk the city’s roughly 2,600-vehicle fleet by 12% in the first three months of her term. BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Moreno’s administration trimmed Staff writer the city’s take-home pool by 6%, to As she prepared to take over as may- 882 vehicles, and other public vehicles or last year, Helena Moreno blasted by 15%, to 1,397 vehicles, in the first outgoing Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s quarter of 2026, the most recent data fleet of vehicles as an unnecessary ex- available. “This administration has been absopense for a city facing a budget crisis.

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lutely committed to eliminating waste and wringing efficiency from government,” Andrew Tuozzolo, Moreno’s special counsel, said in a statement. The report, submitted to the New Orleans City Council in September, reveals the early outcome of one of the mayor’s efforts to trim costs and pull the city out of a budget deficit. Administration officials have celebrated their work to keep the city financially

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New Orleans public vehicle ﬂeet

Mayor Helena Moreno has curbed the use of city-owned cars, citing budget constraints CATEGORY

Q4 2025 – Q1 2026*

Take-home vehicles

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Other vehicles

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Mayor’s personal fleet

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Source: City of New Orleans

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‘Everybody ought to vote’

Residents head to the polls for midterm elections

*Compares end of 2025 with the 1st quarter of 2026

Software company moving to N.O. Copado plans to create 59 new jobs

BY TYLER BRIDGES Staff writer

Jim Altazan had a simple explanation for why he was among the tens of thousands of people who showed up to cast a ballot Tuesday as the seven-day early voting period began throughout Louisiana. “If I don’t vote, I can’t complain,” Altazan, an engineer, said with a laugh in Baton Rouge outside of the Louisiana State Archives building, which had 18 booths where people slipped behind a curtain to vote from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The early birds showed up in solid numbers throughout Tuesday at 112 locations throughout the state — at the archives, at city halls and at other governmental offices — as voting kicked off in advance of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Early voting continues every day through Tuesday except for Sunday. As many as 40% of voters will cast a ballot

BY RICH COLLINS Staff writer

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Chicago-based software company Copado is moving its global headquarters to downtown New Orleans less than two years after opening a satellite office in the city. Ted Elliott, the company’s CEO, joined New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and other officials to celebrate the news at a Tuesday afternoon news conference on the sixth floor of 400 Poydras St., Copado’s new home. The software firm is the third global company in a little over a month to establish headquarters in New Orleans, following Australian battery materials company Sicona and the U.S.-based nuclear power startup Applied Atomics. The company said it plans to create 59 direct new local jobs with an average annual salary topping $100,000 while retaining 95 current positions. “I want a place where people

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Benson, La. officials say protests won’t affect Paris festivities, game BY STEPHANIE RIEGEL Staff writer

Louisiana officials, league executives and New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson remained confident Tuesday that the first NFL game in Paris, along with the whirlwind series of pregame festivities and business events, will STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER go on safely as planned despite the French graffiti, which translates in English to ‘the state in flames,’ is recent unrest across France. scrawled on a wall in Paris on Monday. The team ﬂew straight to France

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ies. Gov. Jeff Landry, Mayor Helena Moreno, other local state and ä Moreno to attend Saints game in local leaders and thousands of Paris. Page 6A Saints fans are also arriving in the country. ä French officials say curfew will As of Tuesday afternoon, the continue. Page 12A major events leading up to the game — and the game itself, set after their win over the Giants in for Sunday morning in the Stade New York on Sunday, the same day de France four miles north of Paris that President Emmanuel Macron — are on schedule. was addressing his country after ä See PARIS, page 6A riots engulfed Paris and other cit-

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$963K in trading cards stolen from FedEx truck SANTA ANA, Calif. — Police in California are investigating the theft of trading cards worth at least $963,000 that were taken from a FedEx truck parked outside of a company that veriﬁes memorabilia. The truck was broken into on Oct. 13 near Professional Sports Authenticator, also known as PSA, which authenticates trading cards, autographs, comic books, and other memorabilia and grades their condition, Santa Ana Police Department spokesperson Natalie Garcia said in a news release. Pokémon and sports cards were among the items that were stolen, the release said. The driver had left the truck unattended, Garcia said in a follow-up email Tuesday. How long the driver was gone is part of the investigation, she said. The truck’s lock was gone and two pallets were taken, she said. A third pallet was disturbed. “The estimated value of the stolen cards at the time of the incident was $963,000. However, the exact value of the stolen items has not yet been determined,” Garcia said in the news release. Nick Andrews, a card collector near Boston, told The Associated Press the value of what was taken could be much higher. PSA’s parent company, Collectors, said it has “deactivated the certificates for the stolen cards and notiﬁed marketplace partners so they can be on the lookout for rare and serialized items.”

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Alberta voters reject independence Referendum overwhelmingly denied in victory for Carney

BY ROB GILLIES

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Voters in oilrich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, according to referendum results released Tuesday, delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats rally Canadians around their country. With more than 1.8 million votes counted and results reported from 84% of voting areas and locations, 75% of voters supported remaining in Canada, while 25% backed beginning a process toward separation, according to unofﬁcial results from Elections Alberta. The referendum was not a direct vote on independence. Approval would have set Alberta on a path toward a future vote on separation from Canada. “It’s a great result for Canada

that Albertans have chosen unity,” Carney told reporters Tuesday before a Cabinet meeting in Ottawa. Carney said that the roughly onequarter of Albertans who voted to begin the separation process did not necessarily want independence, saying only a smaller “hard core” group may actually want to leave Canada. Some voters said they supported another referendum to express frustration with Ottawa rather than a desire to leave Canada. “The result is absolutely clear. It’s a vast majority in favor of staying in Canada. And now is the time to work together for all Albertans and all Canadians,” Carney said. Carney said he spoke with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday morning about the referendum’s results and greater federal-provincial cooperation, including immigration. He said their ﬁrst priority was supporting victims and families affected by the

deadly military training ﬁre at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Alberta’s separatists, however, saw a silver lining. “It is fair to say that at least a quarter of Albertans feel that Alberta needs to be treated better,” said Keith Wilson, a leader of the separatist movement. Smith welcomed the early results, saying they showed widespread support for remaining in Canada. “Albertans have voted for a stronger Alberta in a united Canada,” Smith posted on social media. Smith, who called the referendum amid pressure from separatists within her governing United Conservative Party, or UCP, despite opposing independence, said that she would address the province Tuesday evening about the results and Alberta’s future. “We are a solid country that’s united from coast to coast to coast,” Thomas Lukaszuk, a former Alberta deputy premier who led the For-

Whistleblower program announced Public encouraged to report alleged fraud BY DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

Man arrested in $126M U.S. postage scheme

LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities acting on intelligence arrested a man Tuesday accused of running an online counterfeit postage operation that U.S. prosecutors say caused more than $126 million in losses to the U.S. Postal Service, Pakistan’s cybercrime investigation agency said. Faheem Akram, 33, was arrested after a weekslong search involving raids across several parts of the country, a senior official at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, Atif Ameer, told reporters. Akram, a resident of Khanewal in eastern Punjab province, was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the district said in a Sept. 28 statement. The office alleged that Akram operated LabelsBank.com, an unauthorized website that sold more than 5.1 million counterfeit postage labels to more than 5,200 customers. The labels typically cost $2 each, regardless of a package’s weight, size or destination. The counterfeit labels allowed customers to ship packages at prices far below legitimate postal rates, resulting in lost revenue and shipping costs for the Postal Service, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Its estimate of more than $126 million represents alleged losses to the Postal Service rather than proceeds from the website’s sales. It was unclear whether Akram would be extradited to the United States or face trial in Pakistan.

Official: Attack in eastern Mali kills 48

BAMAKO, Mali — A weekend attack by militants affiliated to the Islamic State group killed 48 people in the Ménaka region of eastern Mali, a lawmaker told The Associated Press Tuesday. Fighters from the Islamic State in Sahel Province, or ISSP, attacked on Sunday night into Monday morning and casualties included children and elderly, Moussa Ag Acharatoumane, a Tuareg leader and member of the National Transitional Council, said. According to Moussa Ag Acharatoumane, the armed group attacked civilians, accusing them of revealing ISSP positions to the Malian army who had been conducting a drone strike on the group. ISSP operates mostly in the Ménaka region of Mali, where it faces stiff competition from another militant group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), and in the neighboring countries of Burkina Faso and Niger. It has not claimed responsibility for the attack.

ever Canadian campaign against separation, told supporters. Alberta, home to the world’s fourth-largest proven oil reserves, is cowboy country and a conservative stronghold whose political culture has long had more in common with the American West than much of Canada. Resentment toward Canada’s federal government in Ottawa runs deep, but hasn’t traditionally translated into widespread support for independence. Despite the overwhelming rejection, separatist leaders have said they turned a fringe cause into a movement that won’t disappear. Separatist parties traditionally attracted only 1% or 2% of the vote, former Premier Jason Kenney said. Anger over COVID-19 restrictions helped mobilize activists who later embraced the separatist movement, he said. At a separatist referendum night gathering in Edmonton, the crowd fell quiet as results rolled in. “We’re not going anywhere,” said Jeff Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project.

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Rescuers with a search dog look for victims among the rubble of a house after a Russian air attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday.

Ukraine to receive early missile warnings again

the U.S. and Ukraine over intelZelenskyy says call with tween ligence sharing and weapons supplies emphatically denied that the Trump Rubio helped with alerts but administration has made any changes to

BY HANNA ARHIROVA and BARRY HATTON Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners about incoming Russian missiles following recent strikes that he said occurred without enough notice, leaving civilians vulnerable. For at least a week, the Ukrainian leader has said that his country has not received early warnings about ballistic missiles aimed at the capital. Such intelligence, he said, saves lives by allowing the public to be alerted and giving military units time to try to intercept the missiles. Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We are thankful that intelligence works now, and I’m speaking about early warning, which is very important for our people, for children, adults, civilians, because we can hear when ballistic is coming,” Zelenskyy said on a visit to Norway. “So we are thankful to American side now that it works.” Speaking to reporters in India, Rubio acknowledged mutual frustration be-

previous policy on either issue.

U.S. envoy to go to St. Petersburg In other developments, Russia unleashed another missile and drone blitz of civilian areas in Ukraine, killing at least nine people, ofﬁcials said, as Zelenskyy sought more American and European help. Zelenskyy was joined in Norway by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who has tried without success to steer Russia and Ukraine toward a settlement to end the war. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb also met with the Ukrainian president in Norway’s capital. Gahr Støre said Witkoff planned to ﬂy to St. Petersburg on Wednesday to meet with Russian leaders, exchange ideas from the Oslo meeting and share proposals from European and American colleagues. “Today was a good day for peace,” Stubb said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is willing to listen to new U.S. proposals about Ukraine but doesn’t expect any “miracle” from Washington. At the White House, President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Zelenskyy to come to an agreement with Russia as relations between the two men have soured again.

Pompeii’s grandest house gets $1.6M restoration by private donor By The Associated Press MILAN — An ancient residence believed to be the grandest in the Pompeii archaeological site is being restored with the entire $1.6 million cost being covered by a private sponsor, officials announced Tuesday. The house of Marcus Fabius Rufus, modeled after Rome’s imperial palaces and buried in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvio that destroyed the ancient city in 79 A.D., has been inaccessible to the public since 1980. Originally built on Pompeii’s city walls, it features four floors connected by a maze of corridors and staircases. Part of it is expected to open to guided groups by Christmas, officials for the Archeological Park of Pompeii said. The renovation is being paid for by a German entrepreneur, Frank Hoefer,

who contacted the archaeological park after reading superintendent Gabriel Zuchtriegel’s 2023 book: “Pompeii: The Enchanted City.” “Restoring the spectacular residence of Marcus Fabius Rufus … is a project I ﬁnd exciting,” Hoefer said in a release. “I also have the impression that Pompeii is very open to innovative approaches to preservation and public access.” Zuchtriegel said the goal is to expand such sponsorships. “This does not mean that from tomorrow on if we had 50 such sponsors we would be able to abolish the entrance ticket, putting it at just a symbolic oneeuro price, but it is a perspective towards which we have to work to develop the site,” Zuchtriegel said in a video statement.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S. government as they ramp up efforts to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. The White House said that under the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, anyone who submits a tip that leads to a fraud conviction or a signiﬁcant federal enforcement action is eligible to receive up to $30,000, and that the Justice Department will administer the program. During the announcement, Trump said payments will amount to a 1% commission on the amount of fraud the tip helps uncover. Trump also said

he will decide who gets reward money in cases where more than one person claims to have provided the tip. “I will be the arbitrator of all of these decisions,” Trump in the Oval Ofﬁce with Vance and other administration officials standing behind him. “It’ll be a binding arbitration.” The Republican president has undertaken an aggressive effort to eliminate fraud in government, establishing a task force on the topic in March and putting Vance in charge of it. Critics have accused Trump and his family of proﬁting from the presidency through their many business ventures. The White House says Trump acts only with the best interests of the American people in mind. Vance, who said his work leading the task force is “fun,” said tax dollars are being stolen. “The president has said it must stop. It is stopping. And if you want to help us stop it, you get to share in the rewards,” the vice president said.

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Jane Doe sends letter to Cornell faculty Polymarket removes Woman who accused students of rape says president’s response made her feel ‘unsupported’ BY LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press

A woman who accused several Cornell students of raping her at a fraternity party says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling “unsupported and disbelieved.” The woman’s secondhand account of Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff’s remark, which the university disputes, comes as faculty prepare for a potential vote of no confidence in the Ivy League school’s leadership. The Associated Press on Tuesday obtained a letter she sent to faculty leaders last week. Her lawyer confirmed its authenticity. The former student’s rape allegations, detailed in a lawsuit last month that identified her only as Jane Doe, have sparked campus protests, renewed scrutiny of Cornell’s disciplinary system and led to the reopening

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Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the White House during a ‘Stop Sexual Violence’ protest in Washington on Oct. 8. of a criminal investigation of the alleged October 2024 assault. “The letter was sent for informational purposes only,” the woman’s lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, said. “Jane Doe thought it important that the Faculty Senate have this information as it deliberates

and considers the resolutions or motions before it. Jane Doe would ask the Faculty Senate to give her letter whatever weight or credibility it deems appropriate.”

Dispute over remarks In the letter, Jane Doe said her sorority president

told her that Kotlikoff questioned why she waited until the following month to report being assaulted. The sorority leader, who spoke with Kotlikoff in November 2024, interpreted his remark as casting doubt on her story. “President Kotlikoff’s initial response was along the lines of, ‘Why did she wait so long to report it?’ ” Jane Doe wrote in the letter. She said the conversation made her less confident that the administration could handle what happened with the sensitivity and fairness she expected. Cornell’s dean of faculty, however, offered a different account of the conversation. In an email Tuesday to faculty senators and veriﬁed by the AP, professor Chris Schaffer said another official who was present for the conversation recalled Kotlikoff asking why bystanders had not reported the alleged assault sooner through the school’s anony-

mous tip line, especially because the allegations were already circulating on social media. Schaffer said he waited to share Jane Doe’s letter with faculty senators until he could get another account of the conversation. He said he forwarded the letter to university lawyers, who passed it on to an independent team investigating Cornell’s response. Schaffer said at a meeting last week that he was against the proposed no-confidence resolution, saying it identified no specific failures or fixes, but acknowledged faculty frustration. “The anger in our community is justified and I share it.” Kotlikoff did not respond Tuesday to an email inquiry about Jane Doe’s letter. A statement from a university spokesperson also disputed her account of the conversation, saying Kotlikoff was asking about bystanders’ actions rather than Jane Doe.

University of Arizona student alleges sexual assault Allegation comes two weeks after fraternity activities suspended

By The Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. — A sorority member at the University of Arizona has alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men at a fraternity house during a night of drinking in late August. The student told the university’s police department that she consensually kissed one of the men at one point while at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house on Aug. 26 but doesn’t remember agreeing

to sex, according to search warrant records posted Monday night by KOLD-TV in Tucson. The sexual assault allegations surfaced two weeks after the university had suspended activities for its 21 fraternities amid reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior. Suspensions on all but ﬁve fraternities have since been lifted after they had mandatory meetings with the dean of students. In speaking with an investigator, the sorority member recalled consuming tequila, including sharing a cup of the beverage with friends; witnessing two men sexual-

ly assaulting her, even feeling one man’s breath on her face; awakening the next morning without pants and underwear on; and noticing a difficulty in swallowing, a possible sign of strangulation, according to the records. Later that day, she reported the allegations to police and underwent a forensic exam at a hospital. In a recorded call with the sorority member two days after the encounter, one of the men acknowledged he had sex with her, but he said she had agreed to it and denied that another man had sex with her. He said he had been drunk and “fuzzy” on what happened. He said

people took video of the sorority member and him kissing in a bathroom, according to the records. The Associated Press left email and phone messages with the university Tuesday seeking comment. Its police department said the investigation is ongoing and declined to say if any arrests had been made. The Pima County Attorney’s Ofﬁce said the case hasn’t been referred to it for prosecution. The university had put Sigma Phi Epsilon on probation from July until May of next year after a hazing complaint. Sigma Phi Epsilon isn’t among the ﬁve fraternities that are currently

listed as suspended. The national fraternity organization said they ordered members of the Arizona chapter to comply with any investigation. “The Fraternity has suspended those involved while the investigation proceeds. Any member found responsible will be expelled from Sigma Phi Epsilon, and we will cooperate fully with law enforcement as it seeks accountability under the law,” read a statement from Brian Warren, chief executive ofﬁcer of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Retaliation against the alleged victim or any witnesses would also not be tolerated, Warren said.

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Bets on fate of accused students had more than $450K BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

Polymarket has removed a contract from its prediction market platform that allowed users to wager on whether any of the seven men accused of raping a Cornell student in 2024 will be charged with a felony sex crime. The market was made available on Sept. 30 and was slated to close on Jan. 31. It had more than $450,000 in volume before it was taken off Polymarket’s international platform. The company’s U.S. exchange is regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which bans trading related to “activity that is unlawful under Federal or State law.” “Our primary goal at Polymarket is to bring objective, data-driven insight to the most important questions of our time,” a Polymarket spokesperson said Tuesday. “This market addressed whether the government would take action — a process that deserves scrutiny, particularly in a case of such serious concern. That said, we believe in the wisdom of crowds, have heard them loud and clear, and removed the market.”

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Continued from page 1A can start a career and work to solve problems that matter around the world,” Elliott told the crowd of about 100 attendees at the event. “New Orleans has always been about ‘around the world,’ since it’s one of the three great cities of the United States.” Founded in Spain in 2013, Copado makes software that helps big companies create and update the computer programs they use to run their businesses, particularly those built on Salesforce, a popular platform for managing customers and sales. Its customers include CocaCola, T-Mobile and Toyota. The firm moved its base of operations to Chicago in 2019. Two years ago, it established an ofﬁce at The Shop Workspace co-working facility in the Warehouse District and has since grown its presence in New Orleans, creating internship programs in partnership with local colleges and universities. “Copado’s decision conﬁrms that New Orleans can

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Continued from page 1A afloat even as city workers have bucked at layoffs, furloughs and other unpopular cost-cutting measures. “The mayor did exactly what she said she was going to do: If you’re not NOPD you weren’t going to get a take home car,” said Kim DeLarge, the city’s assistant chief administrative officer, in an interview Thursday. “We’re right-sizing the fleet, and we’ve come a long way.” DeLarge said the effort is ongoing and that the results will be more visible by the end of the year. “We’ll be able to really see, ’OK, this is what we did, this is how we did it, and this is what we’re going to do this year to continue,’” DeLarge said.

Changes to city policy Take-home vehicles as a public benefit have long been a subject of debate in New Orleans, and as Cantrell prepared to hand the keys to City Hall to Moreno, the two exchanged blows over Cantrell’s vehicle fleet as city ofﬁcials were working to close a $222 million budget gap. “I can tell you that I’m getting rid of three of the mayor’s cars,” said Moreno, who said that the mayor’s ﬂeet included three vehicles used by Cantrell herself and one used by a senior adviser. Cantrell confirmed that she had three city vehicles — “two large vehicles and one sedan” — which she defended as necessary for “safety and protection concerns.” She derided Moreno’s comments as “all spin and very sad.” In a statement Friday, Tuozzolo said that Moreno “immediately eliminated an unnecessary luxury car purchased under the previ-

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The company moved out of its temporary space at The Shop and into 400 Poydras late last year as the number of local employees continued to climb, reaching about 70 this month. The company will use the entire sixth ﬂoor of a 43-year-old, 32-story building that was sold earlier this year. “We’ve found extraordinary talent here and a community that shares our belief that the next generation of technology companies STAFF FILE PHOTO BY BRETT DUKE can be built anywhere great Ted Elliott, CEO of Copado, opened a satellite office in New people come together,” Elliott said.

Orleans two years ago and is now moving his headquarters here. compete for fast-growing, innovative companies,” New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said in a statement before the event. “We have incredible assets and a great quality of life, and we will keep making investments in our city’s infrastructure and in our workforce talent.”

working in tech on the West Coast before becoming Copado’s CEO in 2018. Three years later, after surviving a serious battle with cancer, he decided to move to New Orleans, his mother’s hometown and the place where she had retired. In 2024, he made his ﬁrst local hire, taking advanNew Orleans connections tage of state tax incentives After growing up in San for tech businesses. A year Francisco during Silicon later, the company had more Valley’s emergence as the than a dozen New Orleansnation’s hub for tech innova- based employees and plans tion, Elliott spent 25 years to grow.

ous administration.” The mayor still has access to two vehicles. City Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso in June limited take-home vehicles to public safety officials and the mayor. Previously, city department leaders assigned take-home vehicles, said DeLarge. “Now, if you’re a department head and you ask for a take-home car, we have told you: It needs to uphold the mayor’s scrutiny because we’re going to run it by the mayor,” DeLarge said. Around a dozen vehicles previously driven home each day by the mayor and top non-public safety officials were removed from the fleet, the report shows. Moreno’s administration has also worked to remove aged vehicles from the city’s general fleet. Between January and September, the city sold 200 cars and another 100 were pending a sale, officials said. In January, 350 city vehicles were pre-2010 models. The city’s pool of public cars was highlighted by Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack in January as “excessive.” “The mayor has been very proactive in making sure that only the necessary people have take-home vehicles,” Waguespack said Friday. “It seemed to get a little out of hand in the prior administration.” A New Orleans Office of Inspector General report on city’s fleet management found that the city had developed a “comprehensive” system for managing its fleet, but that it “should take further steps to preserve substantial resources and taxpayer dollars.” The report didn’t examine the city’s take-home car policies. The report said that the office failed to install a $1.4 million per year software

that tracks vehicle maintenance and mileage on a third of its vehicles. It also said that city Equipment Maintenance Division staff consistently failed to input data on maintenance and repairs into its digital software. “The OIG acknowledges the progress the EMD has made. … However, significant gaps remain,” Inspector General Ed Michel said. “The OIG encourages the CAO and Purchasing and Law departments to strengthen policies and pursue additional means of oversight to further reduce the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.” In a statement last week, DeLarge said “the City has made substantial progress in modernizing fleet operations. We recognize the remaining work and are committed to protecting public safety, strengthening accountability and responsibly managing taxpayer resources.”

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Louisiana economic boosters have hoped that the rise of remote work in the postpandemic era would attract a wave of tech workers, attracted by the state’s warm weather and lively culture. Although the massive inﬂux of software engineers hasn’t materialized, some smaller companies have established Louisiana outposts. In addition to Copado, Cal-

lure Copado to New Orleans — and Louisiana Economic Development celebrate the smaller wins, though, as they hope to boost Louisiana’s more than 20,000 tech jobs in an era of unprecedented investment in the state from SpaceX, Meta and others. “Copado’s decision deepens Louisiana’s role in global technology while building on the innovation already happening across our state,” LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois said. The state offered Copado an incentives package that includes LED FastStart — a state program that covers the cost of hiring and training workers — and a $375,000 performance-based grant. The company is expected to participate in the state’s Quality Jobs program, which rewards companies for creating high-paying jobs, and the Digital Interactive Media and Software Development programs, which offer tax credits for qualifying payroll and production expenses.

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Aging vehicles DeLarge said that removing aging vehicles from the city’s fleet will help cut high repair costs. The city still counts around 400 vehicles made in 2016 or older among its fleet, DeLarge said. “We have someone going out to every department, touching every asset, and making sure that we know each and every asset and the condition that is in,” DeLarge said. With city funding limited — the city is facing a roughly $100 million shortfall in the 2027 budget — it is unclear how the city will be able to replace any vehicles removed from service. The city is considering rolling forward millages, among other moves, to try to address the deficit. “That’s something that we hope in future years that we can get to as we come out of this budget crisis,” DeLarge said.

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Mayor Helena Moreno will travel to Paris this week on her own dime for the Saints matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a trip she says is about more than football. In a statement, Moreno said she has “a packed schedule of meetings focused on bringing new ideas, partnerships and economic opportunities back home.” It is the ﬁrst international trip for a mayor who, while campaigning last year, said she would do everything possible to avoid nonessential travel. The statement did

not provide Moreno’s travel dates. Moreno said she will pay her own expenses for the Paris trip and that her leadership team will stay in New Orleans. A special counsel to the mayor, Andrew Tuozzolo, said no city funds will be spent on the trip for any staff. Moreno said her ofﬁce is coordinating her movement throughout the city as a precautionary measure in light of recent civil unrest. Former Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s frequent travel, including to destinations around the world, was a controversial topic in her second term. Cantrell’s personal expenses were sometimes covered by conference organizers or other sponsoring organizations, but the city got stuck with the bill for other employees traveling with her. Cantrell typically didn’t announce trips until after she had

“I’m incredibly proud to be there representing the people of New Orleans as our Saints take the field in Paris. The game puts an international spotlight on our city, and I want to make the most of that opportunity.” MAYOR HELENA MORENO left, giving council members and the public little information concerning her day-to-day whereabouts or activities. City Council President JP Morrell, who fiercely criticized Cantrell’s travel, said Moreno “has been in direct communication with the council, while we are still holding budget meetings on schedule.” “She has coordinated with my ofﬁce, as Council President, so we

can provide additional support locally while she is abroad,” Morrell said in a text. In response to a public record request on Oct. 15, the City Attorney’s Ofﬁce said it did not have itineraries or booking documentation for any city employees traveling to Paris this week. Moreno said she would meet with Paris city ofﬁcials, business leaders and United Nations representatives to learn about local approaches to stormwater management and infrastructure upkeep, discuss investments in New Orleans and discuss international partnerships. She said she will share public updates along the way with details about the meetings and new initiatives. Moreno said the game “is a historic opportunity for both Paris and New Orleans.”

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Continued from page 1A “We do not have any concerns,” said Benson during a phone interview as she was making her way to the airport Monday afternoon. She said that she’s been kept up to date on the situation in France by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, who has been in contact with high level officials in both countries. Brett Gosper, the head of Europe and Asia-Pacific for the NFL, said during an interview in Paris on Tuesday that there’s no contingency plan to move the Saints game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to a different site and that the unrest isn’t expected to affect game logistics. “All systems go — totally all systems go,” Gosper said. The remarks came after a weekend of intense protests across the country. Groups set fires in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities. The violence followed nationwide protests Saturday against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. French authorities estimated Monday said that 2,400 people had been arrested and that at least 3,000 businesses had been damaged or looted in several cities. And on Monday night, local authorities issued an

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A shop window in Paris shows damage from rioters on Monday, one week before the New Orleans Saints play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first NFL game to take place in France. overnight curfew in two Parisian neighborhoods in an effort to tamp down any additional violence.

Busy schedule The unrest has threatened to upend a carefully planned rollout of events surrounding the NFL matchup, the first-ever in Paris. For the league, the game is part of a long-term play to grow its international fan base. And the Saints, who control the marketing rights in the country and secured the chance to play in Paris two years ago, have spent much of the past year ramping up

for the game with grassroots outreach that includes inperson appearances by team members and the creation of ﬂag football leagues. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s economic development arm and several local businesses are seizing the opportunity to connect with European companies and executives. On Tuesday, ofﬁcials with LED were preparing for a daylong business expo, Louisiana Now, modeled after a similar event held before the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. The event is scheduled for Friday at one of the most exclusive luxury hotels

in Europe near the famed Champs Elysees. LED Spokesperson Emma Wagner said from Paris that she’d seen scars from some the weekend’s violence on her way to the venue Tuesday, but that life in the busy French capital appeared to returning to normal. “People are bustling about, going to work, sitting in the cafés,” she said. Saints players were set to attend a Champions League soccer match between FC Barcelona and Paris SaintGermain on Tuesday, part of a series of community and cultural events that were

“I’m incredibly proud to be there representing the people of New Orleans as our Saints take the ﬁeld in Paris. The game puts an international spotlight on our city, and I want to make the most of that opportunity,” Moreno said. District E Council member Jason Hughes, who took ofﬁce this year, said it is important for Moreno to be in Paris as the city’s chief ambassador. “The Mayor will not simply be supporting our New Orleans Saints, she will also be forging strategic partnerships, marketing our city to business and industry, strengthening trade opportunities and promoting our city as a global destination,” Hughes said in a text. Staff writer Jonah Meadows contributed to this story. Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ theadvocate.com.

planned for the week, the team said. Landry’s staff is also preparing for an exclusive event of 100 or so dignitaries and business leaders scheduled to be held Wednesday night. His spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but during an interview Monday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Landry said the league and law enforcement agencies were working together to ensure the event would be safe. “The NFL said that the game is going to go on, and they feel very conﬁdent that there’s not threats to the stadium,” Landry told WWL Louisiana during an interview Monday. Gosper, from the NFL, said the league is working closely with local law enforcement agencies and that no demonstrations are planned for the Stade de France, which located in Saint-Denis north of Paris and away from areas where people have been demonstrating. The Saints players, coaches and support staff are in Versailles, about 15 miles west of downtown Paris, while other club executives are staying in a hotel downtown. Macron, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Landry, Moreno and the executives of major companies — including SpaceX, Meta, Sodexo and Chanel — are among the invitees to the various

events, along with many members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation. Moreno said in a news release Tuesday that she has “a packed schedule of meetings focused on bringing new ideas, partnerships and economic opportunities back home.” Thousands of other Saints fans who won’t be part of the VIP festivities are also are proceeding as planned with their trip. Season ticket holder Rick Madura, a New Orleans environmental engineer, and his wife, artist Rebecca Madura, are already in London enjoying a few days in the British capital before ﬂying to Paris late Thursday. Rebecca Madura, a seasoned traveler who plans to take in a museum while her husband and his friends from back home are at the game, said they’re not worried about the unrest. “Protests should not be a problem,” she said. “Apparently, they’re pretty isolated.” Staff writer Jeff Duncan and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Email Stephanie Riegel at stephanie.riegel@ theadvocate.com.

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What voters are saying By deﬁnition, early voters are more informed voters. Gary Sharpless, a retired TV and movie producer in New Orleans, said he wanted to perform what he called “my civic duty.” Sharpless said “the current administration needs to be changed,” referring to Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican who will run for reelection next year. “Louisiana is giving away billions of dollars in taxes” for the Meta and SpaceX projects, he said. Landry says they will produce an economic boon for

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A poster of the ‘I Voted’ sticker by Terrance Osborne is put on display during early voting at City Hall in New Orleans on Tuesday. Louisiana. Yvette Oliver, an interior decorator in Baton Rouge, said she came out Tuesday because “a lot of people died for my right to come out to vote. I owe it to them and to my children and to my children’s children.” Susan Brennan, a business owner, said she voted early in New Orleans because she and her husband are traveling to Paris for the Saints’ game on Sunday. “Everybody ought to vote,” Brennan said. Mike Cook, who works for an industrial engineering company in Baton Rouge, was among the many people who said they worked out beforehand on the Secretary of State’s GeauxVote app who they planned to vote for. Cook said he pulled up the app on his cellphone when he was in the voting booth and quickly registered his choices on the voting machine. “I tell everybody in my of-

fice to go vote, but only after studying the candidates first,” Cook said. Denise Claflin said she also used the GeauxVote app to come prepared when she voted early in Baton Rouge. “It’s a really good tool,” she said, adding that she voted for Republican candidates because Democrats favor “opening up the border again.”

Geographic splits show Homer Fouquier, a retired insurance company executive in Lafayette, said he voted early for Letlow “because she’s pro-life and proLouisiana.” Candyce Tompkins, who works for the city of Carencro, outside of Lafayette, said she voted for Letlow “because she’ll do a great job.” In New Orleans, though, the sentiments heavily favored Davis in a city where he is likely to win a huge majority.

Whitman Wilcox, who owns Wilcox Academy of Early Learning in New Orleans, said he voted for Davis because “he won’t be a puppet for Republicans. Louisiana is not for sale.” Yolanda Hall said she voted for Davis and for the reelection of U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, a Democrat from New Orleans, because of her anger with Trump. “Jan. 6 is what I’m most upset about,” Hall said, referring to the attack on the Capitol more than ﬁve years ago by Trump supporters intent on stopping Congress from declaring that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election. In Shreveport, the sidewalk outside the Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters Ofﬁce was busy in both directions Tuesday morning. “There’s been very few times I actually voted on Election Day,” said Shreveport resident James Ander-

Letlow and U.S. Sen. John Kennedy held a get-out-thevote rally before about 100 supporters at Rock ‘N’ Bowl in Lafayette. “My ask, if you want to continue to save this country, and I can’t even believe I have to say it, is to save it from socialism and the socialist Democrats,” she told the crowd, standing in front of a giant American ﬂag. “It’s so important for you to exercise your right to vote, that vote that men and women laid down their lives for. Please, encourage your friends, your family, go invite that cousin who always says he’s going to vote and never does. Bring him to the polls.” Kennedy followed Letlow in speaking to the crowd. “Republicans are not perfect,” he said. “But let me tell you something — the other side is crazy.” Davis, meanwhile, held a get-out-the-vote rally at The Broadside event space in New Orleans. Accompanying him were Carter, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester from Delaware and Peter Robbins-Brown, assistant to the president of the AFL-CIO in Louisiana. Davis exhorted people to vote, telling the crowd that he wants to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and restore cuts to Medicaid imposed by Congress and Trump in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Davis also said the Iran war is raising the cost of fuel, including diesel for farmers such as himself. Davis held a fundraiser Tuesday night with Carter, Rochester, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, former Gov. John Bel Edwards, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and several members of the New Orleans City Council. Adam Duvernay contributed to this article from Shreveport.

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MELBOURNE, Australia — A driver accused of intentionally causing serious injury to Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines by hitting her with his car appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday as police said they were still investigating his apparent motivations. Meanwhile, Haines remained in critical condition after an apparent escalation in political violence that has shocked a nation where such crimes are rare. The 65-year-old independent politician’s condition hadn’t changed since the day before, according to an update Wednesday morning from a Melbourne hospital where she was being treated. No further details have been officially supplied about the injuries she sustained when she was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV outside her office in the city of Wangaratta, in Victoria state, on Monday. Police allege it was a “targeted” incident. Brendan Nugent, a 43-year-old man from nearby Tarrawingee, was charged Tuesday with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury and causing harm to a federal official. When Nugent faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, he didn’t apply for bail or enter a plea, according to Australian Associated Press. He will remain in custody until his next court appearance in February. Investigators hadn’t ruled out “further serious charges,” Victoria Police Com-

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People line up on Tuesday to light a candle during a vigil for Helen Haines, an independent federal member of Parliament, at the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral in Wangaratta, Australia. missioner Mike Bush told reporters in Melbourne on Wednesday. Bush wouldn’t elaborate on the suspect’s believed motivations but said the question would form the “centerpiece” of the police inquiry. “There was nothing known to us that would have arisen or piqued our interest or given any indication that he was an immediate threat,” Bush said.

Parents are friends According to eyewitnesses cited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other ofﬁcials, the suspect drove past Haines as she stood at the trunk of her parked car, before turning and driving back to ram into her. The driver then reversed and struck Haines again, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said. The suspect was subdued by a crowd of bystanders, one of whom removed a knife from the driver’s pocket. Others rushed to help Haines, who was pinned between vehicles. The lawmaker’s family released a statement expressing thanks for the “swift as-

sistance of bystanders” as well as health workers and police. Haines, who was first elected to Parliament in 2019 and had been reelected twice since, was initially taken to a hospital in Wangaratta, a city of 30,000 people. She was airlifted later on Monday to a hospital in the state capital, Melbourne, 147 miles away. Australian news outlets are widely reporting that Haines has had a leg amputated. The Alfred Hospital didn’t respond to a request for comment on the reports. The suspect’s father, Rod Nugent, released a statement Tuesday describing Haines as a “deeply respected, valued and much-loved member of our local community.” “Helen has been our friend for more than 20 years and what happened to her yesterday is devastating and unfathomable,” the father said, adding that he would cooperate with police. The incident shocked Australians as political violence is uncommon and politicians are highly accessible to the public. Most lawmakers are not accompanied by securi-

ty details and go about their work and personal lives on their own.

Growing fears Albanese announced on Monday that the national counterterrorism team was investigating. Police have since said the incident appears to be isolated. But it has provoked an outcry in Australia, partly because recent data shows that threats of political violence in the country have grown. Police reported in 2025 that threats against parliamentarians had doubled over the past three years, with more than 1,000 such threats against politicians in the 2025-2026 ﬁscal year. Australia’s Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett told reporters Wednesday that the apparent attack was “what many had been dreading for some time.” Lawmakers were due to meet with Australia’s security agencies on Wednesday to discuss their safety. Such brieﬁngs are a regular occurrence but the latest meetings carried added weight after the week’s events, some politicians said.

Already embroiled in a tense legal standoff with the White House, CNN is threatening further action in the courts if its journalists continue to be denied access to Air Force One and the “pool” of journalists who accompany President Donald Trump when he travels. The network has been entangled in legal action with Trump’s administration ever since the president issued its reporters a sudden ban from White House grounds a month ago, along with those from MS NOW and Politico, calling their content “fake news.” Last week, a federal judge granted the news outlets their request for a preliminary injunction against the government ban as the case moves through the legal system. But that only addresses part of the problem. The White House has continued to bar CNN from taking its place in TV pool coverage of Trump’s travel on Air Force One. And so the network may need to take additional action, said Theodore J. Boutrous Jr., an attorney for CNN, in a letter to Justice Department attorney Michael K. Velchik. Boutrous noted in the letter late Monday that CNN has traditionally had “uninterrupted access to the Oval Ofﬁce and Air Force One for 45 years. That is because those spaces belong not to any particular president or administration but to all Americans, and CNN and other members of the press serve as surrogates

ed policy to interfere with CNN’s ability to fulfill its duties” as part ot the video pool. The pool consists of the five major U.S. networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and Fox, who alternate assignments and share video. Boutrous noted that in his most recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly had found the three media outlets were likely to succeed on the merits of their claim that the White House violated the First Amendment and due process with Trump’s ban, and thus were entitled to the relief they requested. Still, though, the White House has selectively denied CNN access to cover the president’s travel on Air Force One — no fewer than four times to date, Boutrous wrote. Such “efforts to retaliate and discriminate against CNN based on the content of its news coverage are mistaken, counterproductive, and unlawful,” the attorney wrote. “If these actions persist, CNN will have no choice but to return to the court to defend its rights, and it is prepared to ﬁght as long as is necessary to secure them.” The Justice Department did not respond to a query from The Associated Press seeking reaction to the letter, in which Boutrous gave the White House two days to respond.

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Houthis attack city in Yemen, cut off supply routes U.N. says Taiz at ‘grave risk’

BY MARZOUK AL-JABERI and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press

TAIZ, Yemen — Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s thirdlargest city on Tuesday, killing two teenage girls and renewing attention on the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country’s escalating conﬂict. The Houthis have largely encircled Taiz, cutting it off from most supply routes and putting civilians at “grave risk,” U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said Tuesday. The U.N. says the siege of the strategically important city in southwestern Yemen has left many residents without food and other necessities as prices soar. The attack on Taiz came a day after a Houthi strike on a government military camp killed 73 recruits, the

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Residents walk on debris of their homes at Seina district in Taiz, Yemen, after a missile strike on Tuesday. deadliest strike since the resurgence of the conflict over the summer, according to a senior Yemeni government official. The conflict has intensified since forces from the internationally recognized government and Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on Houthi-held Sanaa International Airport in July, shattering a 2022 ceasefire deal that largely stopped fighting

in the country’s civil war. Yemen has become a widening front in the Iran war that began in February — and the Houthis have increasingly launched attacks on Saudi Arabia because it supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government. Britain said on Tuesday that it would expand its military support for Saudi Arabia to include “defen-

Libya approves contentious maritime deal with Turkey rights.” The European Union has Greece, Cyprus sovereign Cyprus also condemned said the agreement violates the vote, calling the memo- the rights of third countries. condemn vote on randum “illegal, null, and Turkey is not a party to the Mediterranean void.” U.N. Convention on the Law The Libyan-Turkey agree- of the Sea. waters Egypt, a longtime backment defines maritime ju-

BY HAMZA FAHMY Associated Press

CAIRO — Libya’s parliament unanimously approved a contested maritime agreement with Turkey on Tuesday, reversing years of opposition and reviving a dispute with Egypt, Greece and Cyprus over rights in the eastern Mediterranean. The House of Representatives, the eastern-based parliament aligned with military commander Khalifa Hifter, voted to adopt the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 by Turkey and Libya’s then-government in Tripoli, the Government of National Accord. Greece’s Foreign Ministry rejected the vote, saying in a statement that it “does not alter the illegal, invalid and groundless nature of the memorandum.” The ministry said Turkey and Libya do not have opposite or adjacent coasts that could provide a legal basis for delimiting maritime zones. It said the agreement disregards the rights of Greek islands, which lie between the Turkish and Libyan coasts. “Geography and the international Law of the Sea cannot be changed by unilateral, legally unfounded parliamentary decisions,” the ministry said. It added that Greece had informed its partners and allies and “will take all appropriate measures to safeguard its

risdiction areas between the two countries in the Mediterranean, where major natural gas discoveries in recent years have fueled competing claims to offshore waters. Lawmakers also repealed two resolutions passed in 2020, parliamentary spokesman Abdullah Bliheg said. One rejected agreements with Turkey, while the other cut political ties with Ankara. Parliament had opposed the accords at a time when Turkey was backing the Tripoli government against Haftar’s forces. Officials in both camps welcomed Tuesday’s vote. Saddam Haftar, Khalifa Haftar’s son, said in a statement that the decisions reﬂected “a move toward overcoming disputes of the past.” He called the maritime agreement a tool to protect Libya’s economic interests in the Mediterranean and described Turkey as “a signiﬁcant regional power.” The Foreign Ministry of the Tripoli-based government, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, called the vote “a positive development” for relations with Turkey. It said cooperation would proceed “in accordance with the relevant rules and principles of international law.” Dbeibah also met Tuesday in Tripoli with Turkey’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin. A government statement said they discussed security, regional developments, and migration.

er of Haftar and Libya’s eastern parliament, also rejected the accord. In August 2020, Cairo and Athens signed their own maritime agreement in response. Greek officials have said it effectively nullifies the Turkish-Libyan deal. Tuesday’s vote means Egypt’s main allies in Libya now endorse an agreement Cairo has opposed. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he discussed the situation in Libya and the eastern Mediterranean in a phone call with his Greek counterpart on Tuesday, without directly mentioning the vote. The vote follows a rapprochement in recent years between Turkey and eastern Libya. Libya plunged into chaos after a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime ruler Moammar Gadhaﬁ in 2011. The oil-rich country later split between rival governments in the east and west. Dbeibah heads the internationally recognized government in Tripoli, in the west, while Prime Minister Ossama Hammad leads the eastern administration. Haftar, who commands the Libyan National Army, also holds power in the east. The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East ﬂeeing war and economic hardship and attempting dangerous sea crossings to Europe.

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sive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets. Heavy fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces caused extensive damage in a densely populated residential area of Taiz. Six people were wounded in the Houthis’ deadly attack there. Resident Zainab Ali said she was away when the strike occurred but returned to find her home had been destroyed. “We are a family of orphans, and we do not know what to do,” she said. Late on Tuesday, Yemen’s government forces claimed — without providing evidence — that they had thwarted Houthi attacks in several areas across Taiz and had killed dozens of Houthi fighters. The claim could not be independently veriﬁed, and the Houthis did not immediately comment. The rebel group rarely releases

its own casualty figures. A strategic gateway to southern Yemen, Taiz has been a focal point of fighting since the civil war began more than a decade ago; it is also one of Yemen’s most important historic and cultural centers. Houthi fighters began advancing again on Taiz last month, after capturing the port city of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea. The Houthis have besieged Taiz as part of their monthslong offensive, repeatedly targeting Yemeni government forces with missiles and artillery. “Humanitarian aid must be immediately allowed to enter the city and its passage must be facilitated. Civilians wishing to leave must be allowed to do so freely and safely,” Türk, the U.N. human rights chief, said. He urged the Houthis and

Saudi-backed government forces to avoid using explosive weapons in areas where they could hit civilians and civilian infrastructure. While Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis, the country has struggled to defend against the rebel group’s missile and drone attacks despite far superior U.S.-supplied arms. “Saudi Arabia is in a very difficult position,” but the United States is not prepared to send troops to help, Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and Iraq, told the Global Security Forum in Doha, Qatar. Barrack said President Donald Trump “has been clear that he supports Saudi Arabia, and the backing that they need logistically we’ll supply, but America getting involved in a ground kinetic battle somewhere else seems fruitless.”

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France announces curfews Ramaswamy takes ‘for as long as necessary’ responsibility for ad Gubernatorial candidate will spend millions to promote attack on opponent

Paris, other big cities impose regulations amid demonstrations

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BY JULIE CARR SMYTH

PARIS — Fresh curfews were being imposed across the city centers of Paris and Lyon on Tuesday after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years, as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a “massive” security operation was planned for new protests Saturday. Paris police said the curfew in two designated zones — around Place de la République and the Les Halles shopping district — had restored “public peace” overnight and would remain in place “for as long as necessary.” The curfew zones leave out other areas hit on Saturday, including the ChampsElysées and the area around the Saint-Lazare train station and parts of the Rue de Turbigo in central Paris, where protesters set up barricades and lit fires. In Lyon, one of France’s largest cities, authorities also renewed a curfew in the city center from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., saying no disturbances had been recorded overnight. Marseille, France’s secondlargest city, imposed a curfew for unaccompanied minors starting Tuesday night. Lecornu said the targeted curfews “helped keep last night calm.” Student unions and groups from the “yellow vest” movement, whose protests over fuel prices shook France in 2018 and 2019, have called for another day of protests Saturday. Soldiers from Sentinelle, the anti-terrorism operation that has patrolled French cities since the 2015 Islamic State group attacks, will take over guarding sensitive sites to free up more police officers and gendarmes for crowd control, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez told lawmakers Tuesday. “The deployment (of police forces) for next Saturday will be mas-

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s team conﬁrmed late Tuesday that it produced a controversial advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, and the campaign said it will spend $4 million to broadcast it despite facing bipartisan rebuke for dredging up the painful childhood of his Democratic opponent in Ohio’s governor’s race. Acton, who has made no secret of facing homelessness and sexual abuse as a child, had spent the day pushing back forcefully against the content of the video, whose origins were initially murky. In it, her birth mother Donna Arthur calls her “a liar” and insinuates she has mental health issues. The ad began circulating overnight, just two weeks before Election Day. Acton, Ohio’s former public health director, is in a tight race against Vivek Ramaswamy, a Trump-backed biotech billionaire and 2024 presidential candidate who has benefited from spending on his behalf that has exceeded $120 million. The online ad, which ﬁrst surfaced in a post by an Ohio political blogger, spread quickly across social media platforms. It did not include the “paid for” tag that is legally required to air on TV so viewers can know who produced and paid for it. D.J. Brynes, who blogs as “The Rooster,” told CNN he got the video from a voter who viewed it as part of a poll and recorded it. Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy’s campaign, said Acton’s mother was not paid for the one-minute spot. She said the ad will air both online and on TV in the closing days of the campaign. All day Tuesday, Acton con-

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People watch a burned-out car in Paris on Tuesday after a quiet night under curfew, the first since weekend protests over the cost of living turned into rioting and looting across France.

sive,” Lecornu told the National blamed the violence on far-left Assembly, France’s lower house of groups and opportunistic looters. parliament, without giving figures. At least 2,400 people were arrested after rioters in cities across France Suspect held over Limoges fire on Saturday clashed with police, Police on Tuesday arrested a set cars on fire and stormed public suspect in the arson attack that buildings, during nationwide procharred the historic city hall in Li- tests against rising living costs and moges, in central France, Justice poor conditions in schools. On Sunday evening, small groups Minister Gérald Darmanin said, adding that the person was being set fire to trash bins, bicycles and held in police custody and may not other objects in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, have acted alone. French media reported that the Marseille and other cities. In Paris on Monday night, a posuspect was close to radical environmentalist movements and was lice helicopter circled over Place on a watchlist of people considered de la République overnight, a cenpotential threats to national securi- tral point in the weekend clashes, ty. Darmanin declined to comment sweeping the square with a searchon the suspect’s profile, but said light to check that the curfew was far-left groups appeared to have being respected. organized to attack symbols of the Early Tuesday morning, workers state throughout France. used a crane to remove a giant fluoFootage of the 143-year-old build- rescent yellow vest draped over the ing in flames, its bell tower collaps- statue at the center of the square, ing, spread widely online over the then used pressure washers to blast weekend. U.S. Vice President JD graffiti off the monument. Louise Belanger, a volunteer Vance shared it on X, blaming the unrest on immigration and writ- who came to help with the cleanup, ing, “I pray that France, a beauti- said she still could not apprehend ful country of amazing people, will the level of violence. “Normally stop this madness before more of when you are 20 you should be opits landmarks burn.” President timistic, you should be starting to Donald Trump, who also relayed build something (...) If you are only the video, said migrants had “tak- anger and violence, what are you going to do? This is sad for everyen over France.” French officials have instead body in society,” she said.

demned Ramaswamy for the ad, already suspecting her opponent was behind the attack. “I won’t normalize somebody who has said that my childhood is just something I’m complaining about, who today just released an ad using my birth mother, who I was removed from at the age of 12 for severe abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse,” she told Spectrum News, a cable news outlet in Ohio. She said Ramaswamy was accused of similar personal attacks during his run for the GOP presidential nomination: “This is a lifelong pattern with my opponent.” Ramaswamy’s campaign initially issued a statement that did not address if he was responsible for the ad or knew who produced it. In the statement, Luck said Acton “has some serious problems with the truth that the public needs to be aware of.” In a statement released by Acton’s campaign, her brother, Philip Stearns, said the two were removed from their mother Donna Arthur’s custody as children after their stepfather, Arthur’s husband, was indicted for raping Acton as a child. Acton has not seen Arthur, whose last known address was in Pennsylvania, since they were in a courtroom together in 1978. Later Tuesday, the Acton campaign released a response ad featuring Stearns, who recalls his older sister taking “the worst” of the abuse they faced as children in order to protect him and disparages Ramaswamy and his allies for exploiting the situation. According to police and court documents obtained by The Associated Press, Cledith Arthur was arrested and charged with the rape of his stepdaughter, then 12, in July 1978, after Acton’s biological father reported his alleged conduct to authorities. The abuse allegedly happened from December 1976 to April 1978. Cledith Arthur pleaded not guilty. He was indicted by a grand jury that September, but failed to show at a court hearing and remained a fugitive until at least 1981. He has since died.

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Cajun Navy joins search for body Nephew of missing man charged with second-degree murder BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

More than two months after Alphonse “Big June” Hogan disappeared from his 7th Ward duplex, New Orleans officials are still working to locate the remains of the 68-year-old man who detectives say was killed by his nephew. The United Cajun Navy is coordinating with the New Orleans Police

Department to aid in the search, which has focused on marshes and swamps near Darrow, not far from a Mississippi River levee where a white van was found on Aug. 8, torched to its metal frame. “It’s a large search area, and the wildlife can be difﬁcult: mosquitoes, alligators, snakes,” said Josh Gill, incident commander for the United Cajun Navy. “As NOPD has additional areas of interest, they

can relay them to me, and we’ll do our best effort to search those areas.” On Aug. 20, several weeks after Hogan was last seen, New Orleans police arrested Hogan’s nephew, Frederick Johnson, 42, in Gonzales on a count of second-degree murder. Ofﬁcials have since taken Michael Adams, 36, into custody on counts of accessory to seconddegree murder and obstruction of

justice, accusing him of helping Johnson with the crime. Johnson reported his van stolen the same day it was discovered. On Aug. 3, New Orleans police obtained surveillance footage they believe shows Johnson and an accomplice loading Hogan’s bagged body into the van. Hogan’s fiancée, Yolonda Miller, said she canvassed Johnson’s neighborhood to obtain surveil-

lance footage, which she turned over to NOPD after reporting Hogan missing. Her calls to Hogan had gone unanswered, and when she went to his house, she found his two pit bulls, Red and Mawmaw, alone. That wasn’t like him. “I knew something was wrong, because he would have never left his dogs,” Miller said. Hogan was a native New Orleanian who enjoyed spending time in parks, visiting the lakefront and

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Ex-N.O. worker charged in STR scheme

Community remembers George Prince ferry disaster

Fraudulent licenses allegedly created using city credentials BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

STAFF PHOTOS BY BRETT DUKE

Carla Anderson holds a picture of her brother, Hurest Anderson Jr., who died in the George Prince ferry disaster, during a memorial ceremony on Tuesday marking its 50th anniversary at Eastbank Bridge Park in Destrehan. The ferry capsized after colliding with the Norwegian tanker Frosta while crossing the Mississippi River from Destrehan to Luling on Oct. 20, 1976. The disaster killed 77 people, making it one of the deadliest ferry disasters in U.S. history.

Lydia Pinson points to the name of her brother, Linwood Fenroy, who died in the George Prince ferry disaster.

Detective Steven Fontenot, of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, rings a bell as victims’ names are read during the memorial ceremony honoring those lost in the George Prince ferry disaster.

A former New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits employee will be booked into jail on four felony counts for allegedly creating fraudulent short-term rental licenses, officials confirmed Monday. Elisha Collier faces counts of malfeasance in office, forgery, computer fraud and injuring public records after allegedly confessing Monday to a New Orleans Police Department detective. She will be taken into custody by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and transferred to Orleans Parish. “Let me be absolutely clear: We have zero tolerance for fraud, corruption or anyone abusing their position of public trust,” Mayor Helena Moreno said in a statement. “When our department leadership learned of these allegations, they acted immediately.” Officials said Department of Safety and Permits Director Susannah Kirby learned in May of allegations that Collier had used her city credentials to create bogus short-term rental licenses. Collier was immediately suspended, and the allegations prompted two investigations: an internal city probe and a criminal investigation by NOPD. The internal investigation revealed that Collier changed names and addresses in the permit system to make the fake licenses, then deleted the entries to cover her tracks, according to city officials. Collier was fired Sept. 17. “We’re not waiting for criminal charges to take action when

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Eight candidates vying for Harahan City Council seats Five positions on the ballot

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

Eight candidates are running for ﬁve seats on the Harahan City Council in the Nov. 3 election to address city issues ranging from drainage to recreation to ﬁnancial transparency. The top five vote-getters will earn a spot on the council. A ninth candidate, Ian Roche,

withdrew from the election but will still appear on the ballot, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Ofﬁce. In addition to the Harahan City Council race, two candidates are running for Harahan mayor. Harahan, located on the east bank of Jefferson Parish along the Mississippi River, has a land area of 2 square miles and a population of roughly 9,000 residents. Early voting runs until Tuesday.

can, accountant and a first-time candidate. Originally from Texas, Domangue is running for office after living in Harahan for 16 years, she said, because “this town reminds me of the town I grew up in.” If elected, she said she would use her ﬁnancial background to ensure responsible budgeting and ﬁnancial accountability for the city, while also preventing Harahan’s taxes from increasing. Domangue said she would foLinda Domangue cus on drainage, public safety and Linda Domangue is a Republi- economic development for vacant

buildings, and would lobby state as beautification efforts to attract lawmakers for more funds to ac- other young families to the city. Exsterstein added she’d like to complish city projects. help start a Harahan business asKrisa Exsterstein sociation to promote companies Krisa Exsterstein, a Republican, based in the city. Exsterstein cosaid she’s running for office for owns a window tinting and vinyl the first time because she wants wrap automotive shop in Harahan to provide her children the “same with her fiancé. small town feel” that she got growing up in Harahan while also offer- Maurizio ‘Mo’ Francescon ing a fresh perspective as a young Maurizio “Mo” Francescon, a entrepreneur. Republican construction manExsterstein said her top priority ager, said he enjoys how Harahan would be fiscal responsibility, inä See ELECTION, page 2B frastructure and drainage, as well

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2 men booked in drive-by shooting outside N.O. school BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

Two men were ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing after they allegedly committed a drive-by shooting outside Kipp East Community Primary School on Thursday afternoon. Kendrick Allison, 22, was booked into Orleans Justice

Center late Thursday on counts of assault by driveby shooting, aggravated criminal damage to property, possession of a ﬁrearm in a ﬁrearm-free zone and illegal use of weapons, records showed. He was also booked on a warrant and on possession with intent to distribute tapentadol. Edward Stewart, 36, faces the same counts, plus

a count of possession of a ﬁrearm by a felon. No injuries were reported connected with the shooting. Parents were waiting in the carpool lane to pick up their children about 3:21 p.m. Thursday when a blue Honda drove past the school, according to the afﬁdavit supporting Allison’s arrest.

A dreadlocked man was “hanging out the front passenger side with a large assault rifle in his hands,” the document states. He allegedly opened fire as the vehicle drove past the school, then stopped near the 6500 block of East Hermes Street and fired again, striking a 2011 Buick before fleeing. Multiple people called

police to report the gunfire. One witness took photos of the vehicle and its occupants as it drove past the elementary school. Surveillance cameras also captured the incident. Responding officers spotted a car that matched the description of the suspect vehicle, executed a traffic stop for impeding the flow of traffic and identified

the drivers as Allison and Stewart. Allison allegedly tested positive for gunshot residue. Kipp East school ofﬁcials did not respond to a request for comment. Magistrate commissioner Robert Blackburn will set bail for Allison and Stewart on Wednesday in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

Continued from page 1B dining out, said Miller, who met him through a mutual friend. With Miller’s four children grown and Hogan having no children of his own, aside from his beloved pups, the two quickly grew close, and she moved in with him. He rarely deviated from his daily routine: walking the dogs, doing yard and maintenance work for his landlord’s properties, and welcoming her home each day from his front steps. “He would be waiting for me to come home from work, drinking a beer,” Miller said. After a little over a year of dating, Hogan proposed to Miller on July 1, her birthday. “He came in and said, ’We’re getting married,’” Miller said. “He wasn’t a big romancing-type person. He was rough around the edges.” Hogan had been out of prison for eight years after serving 29 years for a string of armed robberies, Miller said. He was not the same man he’d been in 1993, when he committed those crimes, she said. The two had looked forward to celebrating Hogan’s 69th birthday at the Cash Money & No Limit Reunion Tour on Sept. 12. “He was on a straight path.

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In a screenshot of surveillance video footage, Frederick Johnson and Michael Adams are allegedly seen loading the body of Alphonse Hogan into a van in the 2000 block of Lapeyrouse Street on Aug. 3.

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A search is ongoing for the remains of Alphonse Hogan, 68, who was allegedly murdered by his nephew on Aug. 3. He was not doing anything illegal,” Miller said. “He was happy for the first time in his life, because he met his soulmate.”

12:58 p.m. Aug. 3, Hogan’s nephew parked his white van outside Hogan’s house in the 2000 block of Lapeyrouse Street and went inside. Four minutes later, four Gunned down in his home gunshots rang out, accordNOPD pieced together a ing to an afﬁdavit supporttimeline of Hogan’s last mo- ing Johnson’s arrest. Johnson left in his van and ments using the surveillance footage Miller collected. At returned with an unknown

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Continued from page 1B feels like a “small community” in a much larger parish. He said he would like to maintain the city’s current quality of life as an elected ofﬁcial. His top priorities would be to address infrastructure and flooding issues, funding for ﬁrst responders and greater transparency on the city’s website. Francescon said he stands out because he’s “not afraid to ask the questions” and would not be a rubber stamp for the city’s mayor without proper scrutiny. Francescon previously ran unsuccessfully for City Council in 2022.

Lionel Hotard III Lionel Hotard III is a Republican, retiree and political newcomer who said he’s wanted to run for ofﬁce his entire life and “fell in love” with Harahan after moving from River Ridge three years ago. Hotard said he’s focused on future growth and longterm economic development. If elected, he’d establish a Harahan business association and review the city’s land use plan, particularly around Hickory and Dickory avenues. Hotard said as a retiree, he would focus on the city full time while also pulling from his previous experience as a government contractor in real estate to ﬁnd new approaches to the city’s problems.a

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hughes Thomas “Tommy” Hughes, registered under No Party, said he is running for ofﬁce for the first time because he’s interested in engaging more in public service and representing Harahan residents of all political ideologies. Hughes said if elected, he would use his experience as a senior software engineer to solve complicated problems and make fact-based decisions, and act as a “uniﬁ-

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man about half an hour later. Adams was close behind in a separate vehicle. At 2:05 p.m., Johnson and Adams allegedly exited Hogan’s house “each carrying one end of what appeared to be a body bag with a body loaded in it,” Detective Matthew Rifﬂe wrote in the court documents, signed

CANDIDATES FOR HARAHAN CITY COUNCIL Surface Systems Inc. CRAIG JOHNSTON

AGE, BORN, LIVES: 56; born in Beaumont, Texas; lives in Harahan EDUCATION: Vidor High School PROFESSION: Accountant, Pedelahore & Co. PARTY, RELEVANT POLITICAL Domangue EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican; Harahan Planning and Zoning Board member, 2022-present

KRISA EXSTERSTEIN AGE, BORN, LIVES: 27; born in Westwego; lives in Harahan EDUCATION: Riverdale High School; Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Nicholls State University PROFESSION: Coowner, Ridgeline Exsterstein Enhancements automotive shop PARTY, RELEVANT POLITICAL EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican; Harahan Planning and Zoning Board secretary and member, 2025-present

PARTY, RELEVANT POLITICAL EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican; Harahan City Council candidate, Francescon 2022; Harahan Planning and Zoning Board chair and member, 2017-2023

LIONEL HOTARD III AGE, BORN, LIVES: 73, born in Metairie, lives in Harahan EDUCATION: St. John Preparatory School PROFESSION: Retired; former real estate broker PARTY, RELEVANT POLITICAL EXPERIENCE OR Hotard CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican, Harahan Planning and Zoning Board member, 2026-present

THOMAS ‘TOMMY’ HUGHES

AGE, BORN, LIVES: 45, born in Chalmette, lives in Harahan EDUCATION: Archbishop Hannan High School; Bachelor of Science in Information Systems MAURIZIO ‘MO’ and Analytics, LSU; FRANCESCON Master of Business Hughes AGE, BORN, LIVES: 49, born in Harahan, Administration, Louisiana Tech University lives in Harahan PROFESSION: Principal software EDUCATION: De La Salle High School; engineer, Red Hat Bachelor of Science in business PARTY, RELEVANT POLITICAL management, University of Phoenix; EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: No Master of Business Administration, party University of Phoenix PROFESSION: Construction manager,

er” for the city government. He said he would like to implement a project ledger on the city’s website to allow residents to follow capital projects, view bids and monitor spending to improved ﬁnancial transparency.

Sept. 11. Johnson and Adams also reportedly loaded black bags into Adams’ vehicle before Johnson left in the white van at 2:44 p.m. When police searched the residence, they found bottles of bleach and cleaning spray, along with multiple bullet holes, including one stuffed with tissue paper, according to the afﬁdavit. “Hogan was shot and killed … by his nephew,” Riffle’s statement said. “Michael Adams Jr. aided Frederick in cleaning up the crime scene and removing the body.” Johnson remains held on $1,015,000 bail, and Adams is held on $200,000 bail at Orleans Justice Center. Johnson was possibly out on parole after being con-

lican, is seeking a return to the Harahan City Council after serving from 20152022. He was barred from running for a third consecutive term in 2022 due to term limits. Johnston said if elected, he’d use his relationships Craig Johnston with parish and state ofCraig Johnston, a Repub- ficials from his previous

AGE, BORN, LIVES: 45, Metairie EDUCATION: East Jefferson High School PROFESSION: Purchasing agent, A&L Sales PARTY, RELEVANT POLITICAL Johnston EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican; Harahan City Council member, 2015-2022

MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ RICKS AGE, BORN, LIVES: 59; born in Metairie; lives in Harahan EDUCATION: Grace King High School PROFESSION: Sign maker and owner, Signworx PARTY, RELEVANT Ricks POLITICAL EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican; Harahan City Council member, 2022-present

CARRIE WHEELER AGE, BORN, LIVES: 51; born in River Ridge; lives in Harahan EDUCATION: Riverdale High School PROFESSION: Real estate notary and owner, Title Depot PARTY, RELEVANT Wheeler POLITICAL EXPERIENCE OR CAMPAIGN WORK: Republican; Harahan City Council member, 20152022; former Harahan Planning and Zoning Board member

tenure to bolster funding for city projects and ﬁrst responders. He added that his “main goal is transparency,” and that he would make sure residents can easily access information on city ﬁnances and spending. He also wants to work with engineers to improve drainage. Johnston, a purchasing

victed of conspiracy to commit second-degree murder in 2018, according to court documents. Johnson’s attorney, C. Gary Wainwright, disputed Miller’s characterization of events. “According to his mother, the missing man’s sister, Freddie and his uncle were ‘like peas in a pod’ and never had a cross word between them,” Wainwright said in a statement late Tuesday. “We are hopeful that Freddie’s uncle will be located.” Hogan’s remains are still missing. Miller has launched a GoFundMe to hire a private investigator to help ﬁnd him. “I love him, I miss him, and I refuse to give up on bringing him home,” she wrote.

lationships with parish and state ofﬁcials are crucial for Harahan to obtain funds for projects. Ricks pointed to past achievements including the creation of a new ADA-compliant park and all-inclusive playground, and said if reelected he would build a canopy and stage for the Harahan Farmer’s Market at Zeringue Park, and a walking track between the river and the railroad tracks. Ricks, who owns a sign company, said Harahan is “the most transparent the city has ever been,” citing a recent ordinance creating a new page on the city’s website for ﬁnancial transparency on top of existing transparency initiatives. But in an interview he said he wants better controls between the mayor and council.

Carrie Wheeler Carrie Wheeler, a Republican, is running to return to the Harahan City Council after serving two terms from 2015-2022. She could not run again in 2022 due to term limits. Wheeler, a real estate notary public at her firm Title Depot, said she’s running because she has a passion for public office and Harahan’s close-knit nature. If elected, she said she’d lean on her previous experience to oversee the city’s budget in collaboration with auditors, department heads and other elected officials. She said her previous political experience makes her stand out in this election, as she could “jump back in and pick up where (she) left off” from the start of the term.

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Most stocks rise after strong profit reports

BY STAN CHOE

AP business writer NEW YORK — Most of the U.S. stock market rose Tuesday following strong proﬁt reports from Equifax, Hasbro and other companies, while oil prices eased back after nearing their highest levels since the war with Iran began. The S&P 500 added 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 529 points, or 1%, while more swings for stocks in the artiﬁcialintelligence industry sent the Nasdaq composite to a modest loss of less than 0.1%. Stock prices tend to follow the

path of corporate profits over the long term, and several companies delivered results for the latest quarter that were better than analysts expected. Big expectations for growth generally are what have allowed the U.S. stock market to hit records recently despite worries about high inflation, higher interest rates and other challenges weighing on Wall Street. Equifax rallied 11.3% for one of the market’s biggest gains after reporting a bigger profit for the summer than analysts expected, despite high mortgage rates slowing some parts of its business. Hasbro climbed 11.2% after the

toy company said its “Magic: The Gathering” game made more than $600 million in revenue during a quarter for the first time. 3M rose 5.8% after the company behind Ace bandages and Scotch-Brite sponges likewise reported a stronger-than-expected profit, even as shoppers broadly feel discouraged by high inflation. Stocks got a lift after the price for a barrel of Brent crude erased an early gain to fall 0.7% to $108.79. Earlier in the morning, it got near $112 and approached its highest price since the war with Iran began in late February. The drop in oil prices will relieve

some of the pressure on inﬂation, if it lasts. Brent’s price has been yo-yoing between $97 and $112 per barrel this month on uncertainty about when the energy industry will return to normal. For now, airlines and other companies with big fuel bills enjoyed the benefit of Tuesday’s drop. American Airlines rallied 3.7%, and United Airlines flew 2.3% higher. Another winner was Braze, a customer engagement platform. Its stock soared 51.7% to $45.57 after Salesforce said it would buy the company for $47.50 in cash for each share.

Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination The federal government has reached a $5 million settlement with Instacart for allegedly discriminating against U.S.-born workers in its hiring practices. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Instacart was advertising jobs through the Permanent Labor Certiﬁcation, or PERM, program. The program lets employers hire temporary visa holders and sponsor them for permanent resident status as long as they have also made a good-faith effort to hire U.S. workers. The agencies said Instacart created a burden for U.S. workers by requiring that applications be physically mailed to the company for jobs that were listed as part of its PERM recruitment program. Instacart allows electronic applications for its standard job recruitment process. San Francisco-based Instacart said Tuesday that its hiring practices complied with U.S. laws and regulations, but it agreed to the settlement in order to remain focused on its business. “We’re proud to be a U.S.based grocery technology platform, employing thousands of American workers and serving millions of customers, retailers, shoppers and brands,” the company said.

China defends DeepSeek after ban HONG KONG — China hit back Tuesday at a U.S. ban on the use of Chinese artiﬁcial intelligence startup DeepSeek’s products by federal civilian agencies and warned of retaliatory measures as the two AI powers race to develop the technology. The Department of Homeland Security said the agencies should remove DeepSeek products as well as third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek from their IT systems, according to a notice Monday. The latest warnings reﬂect “the depth of strategic distrust between Beijing and Washington” even as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping work hard to keep their personal relationship “warm and constructive,” said George Chen, partner and chair of digital practice at Washington-based The Asia Group consultancy. The Homeland Security order, dating back to late July, also blocks civilian agencies from procuring DeepSeek products and services. DeepSeek’s open-source models are widely available in countries including the U.S. and are mostly free to use.

The Boeing 737 Maz 10 airliner has been approved for passenger service after years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO

BACK IN FLIGHT FAA clears way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

BY JOSH FUNK and RIO YAMAT Associated Press

Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner has been approved for passenger service after years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday. The Max 10’s certification represents another milestone in Boeing’s efforts to restore its reputation and financial footing after years of safety, quality and production challenges. With production approved, the aircraft can now be sold to domestic and foreign carriers. “After extensive safety reviews — including thousands of hours of test flights — the team at the FAA is ready to approve this critical aircraft for sale,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement. “This is a major win for American manufacturing and our nation’s status as a global aviation powerhouse.” The Max 10 — the largest version of Boeing’s bestselling 737 family — is an important piece of the company’s effort to regain ground in the narrow-body market. For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat. For travelers, it could eventually mean more seats on popular routes, though the impact on fares will depend on how airlines deploy the planes and how much competition they face. Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said in a

statement that “completing the certification program clears the path for us to deliver a Boeing airplane that will set a new standard in commercial aviation.” The Max 10 will typically seat 185-210 passengers, according to Boeing, compared with 175-195 on the Max 9 and 160-180 on the Max 8. The single-aisle jet was introduced at the Paris air show in 2017 to help Boeing compete with rival Airbus. But technical and regulatory hurdles repeatedly delayed certification. Boeing said in its 2020 annual report that it expected to make the plane’s first delivery in 2023. The company now expects to begin deliveries in 2027. The delays have held up a key part of Boeing’s business. More than 30 customers worldwide have ordered 1,555 Max 10s that Boeing has yet to deliver, accounting for more than 30% of its total 737 Max backlog. Major customers for the Max 10 include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Ryanair. Alaska Airlines joined that list in January, ordering 105 Max 10s, with options for 35 more. Boeing’s struggles have been particularly acute since two deadly crashes involving the smaller Max 8 killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019 off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia. In 2024, a panel flew off of an Alaska Airlines Max 9 in midair, renewing scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing and safety practices. The Max 10 is intended to compete with

Airbus’s A321neo model family, which entered service in 2017. The largest A321neo can carry more passengers and fly farther without refueling than the Max 10. Still, Boeing designed the Max 10 to carry more passengers while burning less fuel than older aircraft — a potentially attractive combination for airlines facing soaring jet fuel costs amid the U.S. war with Iran. Those rising costs have put added pressure on airlines to control expenses. The Max 10’s certification completes the lineup of four 737 Max models. The FAA cleared the smaller Max 7 for airline operations in August. Certification means the FAA has determined that the Max 10’s design meets safety standards, following engineering reviews and flight testing. But Boeing must continue to show it can consistently build the aircraft to the approved design, and each plane must be cleared before it can fly passengers. In the wake of the fatal Max 8 crashes, the FAA overhauled how it certifies Boeing aircraft. But over the past 18 months, the agency has gradually eased some of its restrictions on the company, increasing the limit on how many planes Boeing can produce. In July, the FAA also said Boeing could once again issue airworthiness certificates for its 737 Max and 787 planes at the end of production, allowing the company to take back some responsibility for determining whether finished aircraft are ready to fly.

23andMe to pay $6 million to settle allegations BY CAROLINE PETROW-COHEN Los Angeles Times (TNS)

Chrome Holding Co., formerly known as 23andMe, is set to pay $6 million to the state of California to settle allegations that it failed to protect customers’ genetic data and sold that data without consent during its bankruptcy process. The settlement was filed this week in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Missouri and is pending court approval. It resolves two separate lawsuits — one related to a 2023 data breach that affected nearly 7 million 23andMe customers, and another concerning the 2025 sale of genetic data and biological samples follow-

ing the company’s bankruptcy. “Companies cannot evade California’s consumer protection and privacy laws by filing for bankruptcy,” California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said in a statement. “I am proud to ﬁght for the privacy rights of Californians and to deliver this settlement for consumers who put their trust in 23andMe.” Co-founded by Anne Wojcicki in 2006, 23andMe popularized athome genetic testing, allowing customers to send in a saliva sample and receive a DNA analysis. The Mountain View company attracted celebrity attention and spawned a cottage industry of ancestry hunters and true crime sleuths. After it went public in 2021, 23andMe was

briefly valued at $6 billion. However, the business never turned a profit, failed to attract repeat customers and fell victim to internal squabbles. Last March, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was sold to TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit founded by Wojcicki and based in Palo Alto. The sale raised concerns that sensitive genetic data could fall into the wrong hands. The California Department of Justice tried to block the sale, arguing it was inconsistent with California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act, which requires a customer’s explicit consent before the sale or transfer of genetic data. Although the Bankruptcy Court

and the District Court overruled the Department of Justice’s objection, the department later appealed that decision, leading to this week’s settlement. Meanwhile, TTAM Research Institute has ambitions of reaching 100 million users and is selling ancestry kits as well as more expensive DNA and blood analysis services. The $6 million settlement also resolves allegations against Chrome Holding Co., the corporate debtor name that 23andMe is operating under during bankruptcy. Bonta sued Chrome Holding Co. earlier this year, saying that 23andMe did not do enough to protect its customers’ data.

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Oklahoma City mayor shares lessons on growing city David Holt pushes quality of life investments

BY GRACE MAYER Staff writer

In a packed New Orleans ballroom Monday, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said there were lessons to draw from his city’s striking growth in recent decades, pointing to the necessity of creating a great quality of life to attract residents and businesses. During a keynote address at the annual luncheon for the Bureau of Governmental Research, the nonpartisan New Orleans public policy shop, Holt said that over the last three decades, Oklahoma City has spent about $10 billion, raised from sales tax incentives, on projects that have revived its downtown. Over that time, city officials have attracted the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball team, invested in schools, built infrastructure to make the city a site for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and grown its population to over 720,000 residents. “People live where they want to live, and the jobs follow the people,” said Holt, who is now in his third term as mayor. “If you want to grow your economy and your city, it’s not just about tax policy, regulation and incentives. You have to have a great quality of life and a thriving downtown, because

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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt speaks Monday to a packed crowd at the Bureau of Governmental Research’s annual luncheon about how Oklahoma City revived its downtown over three decades. that’s the neighborhood that deﬁnes your city.” And Holt noted it took compromise with many different stakeholders and groups to ensure that the public was willing to invest in projects that took years to pay off. Today, Oklahoma City is the 21st largest city in the U.S. — up from 37th around 1980. New Orleans ranks as the 54th largest city in the U.S. Holt’s address comes as New Orleans leaders continue to grapple with yearslong

population decline. The city’s population fell for the fourth time in five years, according to recent census data. That’s on top of other challenges faced by Mayor Helena Moreno and her administration, including a $100 million budget deﬁcit. Oklahoma City fell into a steep decline around the 1980s, spurred by failed plans from previous city leaders to restore its downtown, Holt said. At around the same time, the local oil industry experienced historic declines and created the

equivalent of an economic depression for the city’s residents. By the mid-1990s, soon after the Oklahoma City bombing, city leaders knew they had to forge a new path, and began strategizing on how to restore downtown and make quality of life improvements. “Oklahoma City had a lot of qualities you would consider desirable: clean air, friendly people, low cost of living and limited traffic,” Holt said. “But we had no downtown, no energy and no sense of

community.” Over the next three decades, and under three different mayoral administrations, billions of dollars in public investment led to dozens of new construction projects. Those included a new downtown sports arena, a baseball stadium, dams, a downtown convention center and affordable housing. “None of these projects were necessary for human survival, and as it turns out, the absence of these quality of life amenities was proving to be an existential crisis

for our city,” Holt said. In 2005, Oklahoma City and New Orleans’ paths converged. After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ professional basketball team, known as the Hornets at the time, temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City. Hosting the team became a tryout of sorts: a few years later, Oklahoma City attracted its ﬁrst men’s NBA team. “Having a team, especially in NFL, the NBA or MLB, is a shorthand way of communicating to the world that your city is big enough to matter,” Holt said. Altogether, those investments have attracted national events. It also started to draw people to the city and kept its young people in the local workforce, Holt said. Holt suggested that there were things intrinsic to New Orleans that could help it forge a similar path to Oklahoma City, noting how New Orleans’ history, academics, culture and food scene is a step above from where Oklahoma City used to be. “New Orleans has intrinsic value, where my city has had to create new experiences and identity,” Holt said. “Your city will not succeed without a dynamic downtown. You build an economy on quality of life.” Grace Mayer covers business news and economic development in Jefferson Parish and St. Tammany. Email her at grace.mayer@ theadvocate.com.

Former Jefferson Parish teacher guilty of molestation Ex-Riverdale High coach sexually abused teen student

School in Jefferson Parish accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old student pleaded guilty in the case Monday, according to court records. Phabion Woodard, 28, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to molestation of a juvenile while in a position of control BY MICHELLE HUNTER or supervision. Staff writer Judge Shayne Beevers A former teacher and Morvant, of the 24th Judicial coach at Riverdale High District Court, sentenced

Woodard to five years in prison, according to court records. The abuse occurred in 2023 when Woodard was teaching sociology and coaching football, according to court records. He was accused of contacting the victim through social media, sending her “graphic and lewd” messages and images, according to

court records. He was also accused of inappropriately touching her without her consent at school, according to authorities. The victim confided to a friend about the abuse and the friend informed one of the victim’s relatives. The family member then reported the incidents to school ofﬁcials, according to court records.

Attorney dinged for naming victim Fowlkes. or clothing depicting $100 ﬁne. Judge declines ing “In the present case, local In a hearing over the Brooks, it would prejudice Brooks issue on Thursday, and national media outlets the jury against Carter. punishment In that motion, Fowlkes in- Assistant District Attorney routinely publish articles beyond a scolding cluded multiple screenshots Jessica Fogan tied in the ear- and media segments about

BY QUINN COFFMAN Staff writer

Judge Gail Horne Ray issued an order Monday admonishing defense attorney Caitlin Fowlkes for using Madison Brooks’ full name in a motion filed over the summer. As an alleged victim of a sex crime, Brooks’ identity is protected by state law and cannot be included in court documents filed into the public record. A victim’s initials are commonly used as a stand-in. Ray ruled Fowlkes committed contempt, but she declined to punish the violation beyond a scolding. Fowlkes, who represents 21-year-old Desmond Carter in his ﬁrst- and third-degree rape case, identiﬁed Brooks by her full name in the defense’s “pink clothing” motion over the summer. The June motion sought to keep trial spectators from wearing pink clothing, which has been used as a symbol of the Madison Brooks Foundation, a nonprofit created by Brooks’ mother, Ashley Baustert. Fowlkes argued that if Brooks supporters at trial wore coordinated pink cloth-

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of social media posts by Baustert and others, which use Brooks’ full name. Ray ruled against Fowlkes on the pink motion, allowing spectators to wear pink clothing but not anything depicting Brooks. While the law makes exceptions for identifying deceased victims, it is only when the victim’s death is an element of the case, as in a homicide. Prosecutors argue Carter is not charged in Brooks’ death, so no exception to protecting her identity exists. The state ﬁrst raised the contempt issue in August, with Assistant District Attorney Sonya Cardia Porter accusing Fowlkes of deliberately naming Brooks. “The point of the motion was to call out the victim’s family and supporters, and the failure to redact information required by law can lead one to believe the failure to comply with the law was possibly to embarrass, intimidate, or pressure the victim’s family,” CardiaPorter wrote. Prosecutors also said Fowlkes had previously been held in contempt for including a juvenile witness’s full name in a ﬁling in a 2017 case, being issued a

lier ﬁnding of contempt, saying that “once is a mistake, twice is a decision.” Jim Boren, who represented Fowlkes, said she regrets the oversight of including Brooks’ name in her ﬁling. A redacted version was entered into the record before the hearing. He notes in a written response that the $100 fine against Fowlkes was suspended and does not show that identifying Brooks was intentional. Largely, Boren argued in court that it makes no sense for Fowlkes to purposefully seek to identify a victim whose case and full name were already made public in national news. “Anyone who’s lived in Baton Rouge for the last two years has heard that person’s name,” Boren said. “It’s not called the ‘Desmond Carter case.’ We know that the alleged victim’s family is vocal, and they have every right to be, and have expressed their position. It’s not like it’s a secret.” He included examples of Gov. Jeff Landry and other public officials naming Brooks, as well. Ray, the judge, included Boren’s same arguments in her reasoning not to punish

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the ongoing litigation featuring the alleged victim’s full name and likeness,” Ray wrote, also mentioning Landry’s social media posts naming Brooks. She did not agree with the state that Fowlkes’ previous contempt violation, “from nearly a decade ago,” showed any intentional behavior from Fowlkes to identify Brooks. Carter’s next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5. Multiple pretrial matters are still pending ahead of Carter’s scheduled Dec. 7 trial.

Woodard was arrested in January 2024 following an investigation by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. In addition to molestation, he was charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile. But the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office dropped the latter charge on Monday.

Woodard faced a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison for molestation as a person entrusted with a supervisory role of the juvenile, according to state law. Woodard must also register as a sex offender for 25 years after his release from prison, according to court records.

JOYCELYN HALL SMITH Today, I am grateful for the opportunity to share a few words about Joyce. She was caring, compassionate, supportive, and creative. More than anything, she was a steadfast friend whose kindness remained constant throughout every stage of my life. Joyce was born on October 21, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the second of nine children, and family was always an important part of her life. I first met Joyce when we became neighbors after my parents split-up. My family received a welcome from our uncle and aunt Clyde Kerr family to live with them. My siblings and I were blessed to live next door to Joyce, and from the beginning, she welcomed me into her life. She guided me with kindness, patience, and care. Because of her encouragement, I was able to take part in many programs at Phyllis Wheatley, Bell, and Clark High School. Joyce was also gifted in art and sewing, and she shared those gifts with me in ways I will never forget. During a time when my family had limited means, she made my graduation dresses for Clark High School and Dillard University. She also created the dresses for my entire wedding party, including the flower girl. She gave her time, her talent, and her love so generously, asking for nothing in return. I will also remember Joyce for the way she supported her family whenever they needed help. Whether she helped financially or in other meaningful ways, she always tried to bring comfort, peace, and reassurance to the people she loved. As I close, I know that death can never erase the love and gratitude I hold for my sister and friend. I will always feel blessed that Joycelyn Hall Smith was such a meaningful part of my life. Her kindness, her generosity, and her memory will remain close to my heart. Praises to God!! Kathleen Soule’ Jones

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Obituaries Couvillion, Gail Theresa Guerra

Gail Theresa Guerra Couvillion, 68, daughter of Dorothy Guerra and the late, Emile Guerra, passed away on October 17, 2026. She was born and raised in New Orleans; and was the co-owner of Lightning Service, Inc. for 48 years and served as a former board member of the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Clubs. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Barry Couvillion; her children, Jennifer Couvillion Colombo (Brandon), Barry Couvillion Jr. (Christy), and Brandon Couvillion (Jamie Cornell); and her seven grandchildren, Emily and Micah Colombo, Braeden, Carsyn and Brooks Couvillion, Bristol Couvillion, and Kinsleigh Gray. She is also survived by her siblings, James Friedman (Carol), Wayne Guerra (Amy), Connie Banks (late, Jack Banks), and Janelle Capitano (Thomas Jr.), along with many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, with a Mass following at 1:00 pm.

Crais, Thomas Floyd

Thomas Floyd Crais, Jr., M.D., passed away on October 15, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 82. Tom was born November 22, 1943,

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Thomas F. Crais, Sr. and Myrtle Laresche Crais. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Franchelle Crais and Faith Crais Lods; and his son, Thomas F. Crais, III. He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Anne Crais and Hilary Crais Morales (George); and his beloved granddaughter, Faith Anne Morales.

to make a difference. From the operating room to the mission fields of Operation Smile, from the friendships of his youth to the mountains and horse ranch of Idaho, he embraced life with passion and purpose. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the family he loved, and the memories he leaves behind.

A native New Orleanian, Tom grew up in Gentilly, in the home his father built. Given the opportunity to choose his own educational path, Tom chose Holy Cross High School, graduating with the Class of 1961. He thrived at Holy Cross, forming friendships that he cherished and maintained throughout his life. Among those mentors and friends were Brother Melchior, Brother Edward Lee, and Elaine Bagnetto.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Schoen's Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Visitation will begin at noon, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be private.

Tom attended Texas A&M University until his father's death brought him home to New Orleans. He continued his education at Louisiana State University graduating from medical school in 1968. Christmas of 1968, he married his college sweetheart Bonnie Burke. Following a medical internship in El Paso, he trained in Pensacola, Florida to become a pilot and flight surgeon. Subsequently, Tom and Bonnie went to Berlin where Tom was head of the US Army hospital outpatient department taking care of soldiers, pilots, and their families. During their time in Germany, Tom, Bonnie, and Vanessa developed a lifelong appreciation for German culture. The Crais' returned to the US where he completed a four-year residency in general surgery at Tufts in Boston. The family moved to New York for Tom's residency in plastic surgery and specialty in microsurgery. Their son Thomas F. Crais was born in New York 1979. In 1980 the family moved back to New Orleans where Tom began private practice. As an assistant professor at LSU plastic surgery department, he introduced microsurgery to the medical community. As a highly skilled and dedicated physician, Tom devoted his career to helping patients facing devastating medical challenges. His surgical expertise changed lives, but it was his compassion and genuine concern for his patients that truly defined him. He made a difference, he cared deeply, and he loved his work. Tom relocated his practice in 2000 to Hailey, Idaho as the owner of the Aesthetics of Plastic Surgery serving the greater Sun Valley and Wood River Vally Region for 26 years as the only board-certified plastic surgeon. He continued to cherish his family and the time they spent together. His daughter Hilary and her family visited creating treasured memories among his greatest joys were skiing with his granddaughter, Faith. Not everyone has the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream, but Tom did. Having spent his entire life around horses, he had always dreamed of owning a horse ranch. Idaho gave him the opportunity to turn that dream into reality. His love of horses and the ranching lifestyle brought him tremendous happiness and fulfillment. On September 5, 2026, as Tom prepared to participate once again in the Wagon Days parade, a beloved tradition in which he had ridden for 17 years, he was seriously injured by his horse. He passed away on October 15, 2026, following those injuries. In many ways, it was fitting that his final days were spent pursuing something he loved so dearly.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Operation Smile, an organization whose mission was especially close to Tom's heart. The family would like to thank David Nolan Demare, Dr. Joe LaNasa, Dr. Swallow, and Elaine Bagnetto.

Lagarde, Kenwyn David 'Weed'

Dr. Eddie Joseph Himel, Jr., 70, passed away on October 20, 2026 at 9:25 am. Born May 07, 1956, he was a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA. Friends and family will be received at Saint Joseph CoCathedral on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 8:00 AM until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at the church with burial following at Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Brigid Grace Himel; children, Gretchen Donnes (Ross) and Sarah Himel; grandchildren Dylan Donnes, Margot Donnes, and Quinn Donnes; father, Leslie Daigle; brothers Thomas Himel, Jerry Daigle, John Leslie Daigle; sister Alice Daigle Roth. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ann Jones Himel Daigle; father, Dr. Eddie Joseph Himel. Eddie was a devoted husband, loving father and doting grandfather. He had a lifelong passion for learning, travel, music and a good party. These passions were only matched by the dedication to his profession, Physical Therapy, which he practiced with his father and brother for 45 years at Daigle Himel Daigle Physical Therapy. The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Oliver Sartor and Haydel Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, E.D. White Catholic High School or the Sartor Prostate Foundation (https ://sartorprostatefoundatio n.org/donate) in New Orleans. Online condolences can be made at http://www.ordoynefuner als.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Ordoyne Funeral Home, 1489 Saint Patrick Street Thibodaux, LA 70301.

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She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Second Highway Baptist Church of Marrero and later joined fellowship at Historic Bethlehem Baptist Church of Hahnville, LA, pastored by Rev. Rodney L. Johnson, Sr.

Kenwyn D. Lagarde entered eternal life on October 3, 2026 at the age of 80.Celebration of Life will be held at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, Friday, October 23, 2026. Visitation begins 8:00 a.m., and Mass 10:00a.m.

Rice, William 'Bill'

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Ryan, Fay Ducote

William "Bill" Howard Rice was born September 5, 1947, and entered heaven on September 26, 2026 after a long battle with Cancer. Born as the first child to Bertha and Howard Rice. Soon followed siblings Nancy, Joyce, Daren, Karen, Donnie, Ronnie and Charly. After graduation Bill Joined the U.S. Navy spending much of the next 4 years on a Naval Carrier off the shores of Vietnam. Upon his honorable discharge he entered the world of finance. Bill loved helping people realize and obtain their dreams. Although living in Slidell for over 30 years he attended FBCK regularly. He loved the sharing and teaching of the church. Especially the men's Bible Study Group. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Debbie. They left behind 4 children. Tammy, BJ, Craig and Lisa. Memorial Services will be held at First Baptist Church Kenner 1313 Clay St. in Kenner Saturday October 24th, 2026, at 11:00AM. Reception following. All who would like to honor him are welcome. In Lieu of Flowers we ask you donate to his beloved church First Baptist Church of Kenner in his name.

Fay Ducote Ryan, born on December 16, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Slidell, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Fay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George W. Ryan, as well as her parents, Curtis Ducote, Jr. and Shirley R. Ducote, and her sisters, Joycelyn Petersen (Craig) and Cheryl Ducote. She is survived by her children, George W. Ryan, II and Wendy R. Bryars (Wayne). Fay also leaves behind her grandchildren, Joseph C. Ryan (Heather Valence) and Jessica S. Zaldivar (Marco), her great -grandchildren, Hunter, Gavin, Isabelle, and Aurora, and her sister, Debra Graf (Darrell). Each of them held a special place in her heart. Fay served as a legal secretary for more than 30 years. Outside of her work, she enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like reading and time spent with family, especially during gatherings and outings. Fay will be deeply missed but her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Services will be private.

As a dedicated educator, Geraldine served as a teacher and librarian in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She prepared for these roles by earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted niece Tanya (Don) Johnson; her devoted son Shawn (Yvonne) White; stepsons John (Keioka) White and Cornell (Patricia) White; stepdaughter Lynnette (Robin) Gordon; grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. To honor her memory, a funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Historic Bethlehem Baptist Church, 14989 River Rd., Hahnville, LA 70057. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA.

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La. farmers face threats with little support Even in ordinary years, farming is a risky business. Weather, pests or disease outbreaks can ruin crops in the field before they can be brought to market This year, however, the threats to farming income have multiplied. The high cost of diesel fuel and fertilizer due to the war in Iran has squeezed budgets. Tariff and trade policy has limited farmers’ potential markets. Immigration crackdowns have made it hard to find workers. And looming on the horizon, the expansion of new industries like data centers, solar farms and LNG facilities in many rural areas is making farmland more attractive to developers. It’s no wonder then that when this newspaper’s Megan Wyatt talked to farmers across the state — from Richland to Cameron parishes — they expressed concerns about how long they’d be able to continue to till land that for many has been handed down to multiple generations. We know how important agriculture is to Louisiana. As state Agricultural Commissioner Mike Strain likes to point out, it is the top industry in the majority of parishes in the state. In Louisiana, which has fertile land that supports raising everything from cattle to crawfish to soybeans to sugar cane, we’re in better shape than many places, but that doesn’t mean our farmers don’t need help. We previously have urged our delegation in Washington to oppose policies that hurt farmers — including the disastrous cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development, which ended food programs that enabled many places around the world to buy Louisiana crops. We also urged Congress to reconsider restrictions on H-2B visas that were hampering the ability of crawfish farmers to get enough workers for harvest season. Those calls fell on deaf ears, so forgive us if we’re not hopeful that Congress will act. The state did take some action to give farmers relief, including an executive order eliminating a tax on red dye diesel, a kind normally used for tractors — a move later followed by the federal government. But most farmers see that as only a drop in the bucket, and we agree. We hope that by continuing to raise awareness as to their plight, they will at least know they are not forgotten. President Donald Trump announced a new $8 billion bailout for farmers affected by high diesel prices on Monday. But we suspect most would prefer changes that help them thrive rather than handouts. We support the aims of the Louisiana Farm Bureau, which is advocating for more sensible policies on trade and on agricultural labor as well as increased competitiveness among farm suppliers. Louisiana farmers are the backbone of our state, making possible much of the cuisine that we are known for throughout the world. We celebrate their contributions at festivals and appreciate their hard work every time we visit a farmers market. But if that support doesn’t extend to the halls of power, it may not help them much after all.

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American children are losing their parents to mass deportation Thank you for your reporting on the fate of Vilma Palacios, a 22-year-old LSU nursing grad from Honduras who had lived in the U.S. since she was 6. After being swept up in our nation’s mindless mass deportation policies last summer and spending months in a detention center in Basile, Louisiana, Vilma was unable to obtain a U.S. visa and chose to launch her nursing career in Canada. As the editors stated, clearly we have lost our way as a country when we no longer welcome those who contribute to society. Our country is only just beginning to see the costs, human and ﬁnancial, that indiscriminate mass deportation is causing American society, with homes not being constructed or repaired, a shortage of elder-care workers and increased dairy and produce prices. What many are not aware of is how reckless immigration policies are impacting children — our society’s future and most precious gift. A recent Brookings Institute report

found that over 145,000 U.S. citizen children of immigrants lost a parent to detention/deportation from January 2025 to April 2026 as a consequence of indiscriminate mass deportation policies, including over 2,900 U.S. citizen children in Louisiana. Readers with young children will understand how distraught a child would be at the sudden loss of a parent. Why are we doing this to our children? Some may be shocked that so many Louisiana citizen children have been harmed by the traumatizing loss of mom or dad, but not immigrant families and folks walking with immigrants. In my metro-area Catholic parish, we have lost 13 faith-ﬁlled, peace-loving, hard-working immigrant parishioners to these cruel policies since January 2025. In the coming election, I urge readers to please vote for candidates who will help our country ﬁnd our way again.

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Protect schools from violence, address causes compassion, respect for life, personal responsibility and care for our neighbors. That work begins at home. Parents must be present, listen closely, set boundaries and work alongside teachers. Churches and communities must support families, help children who are struggling and take warning signs seriously. This is a shared responsibility. Our educators need support, our children need guidance and troubled young people need timely help. Here in Louisiana, we should ask ourselves what we can do today to strengthen those relationships in our own schools. Let us protect our children while doing the patient, faithful work of prevention. We owe them both.

The school shooting in Oregon Oct. 15 weighs heavily on my heart. I pray for the grieving families, the wounded and every child and educator whose sense of safety has been shaken. As a lifelong security professional, chaplain and firm supporter of the right to bear arms, I support Kaylub Giamanco’s courageous intervention to protect innocent lives. I pray he finds peace as he carries the emotional weight of that day. My experience has taught me the importance of sound security, preparation and trained responders. My faith convinces me we must also address the roots of violence long before an attacker reaches a schoolhouse door. I firmly believe bringing God and stronger parent involvement back into our classrooms and halls is essential to that work. Faith must be lived through

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If Dems win, they plan to reverse what Trump has done With midterm elections rapidly approaching, political consultant Karl Rove complained in The Wall Street Journal recently that the Democrats have no agenda in the event of victory. I think he’s wrong. Their agenda (harbored more than revealed) is to torch any accomplishment connected to Trump, regardless of whether his actions might be

judged good or bad, i.e., in the interest of the nation or of President Donald Trump. That is the predictable outcome of elections in a nation that embraces identity politics. As the Romans would have it, “caveat elector.”

In February 2022, Russia, a country with hegemonic ambitions, a second-rate conventional military and an economy no larger than Italy’s, invaded Ukraine. In naked aggression, the attack rivaled Germany’s 1939 invasion of Poland. Fighting for over four years, Ukraine, with creativity and courage, has bloodied and blunted Russia. President Donald Trump too often favors the world’s thugs and outcasts ruling our long-time adversaries, especially Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and disparages the elected heads of state governing our longtime friends. A reason may be the president’s sense of personal grievance — that he dislikes those European and other world leaders who he believes fawned over President Barack Obama and privately regard him lightly. But doing so trashes what America has stood for and undermines the partnerships that make us stronger. Recently, Trump has decided to buy diesel fuel from Russia, a ﬁnancial lifeline to Putin; exempted Russia and its leaders from recently adopted congressional sanctions; criticized Ukraine’s — but not Russia’s — drone targeting of energyrelated installations; threatened that the United States might suspend all assistance to Ukraine, such as military intelligence; and again blamed invaded Ukraine, not the invader Russia, for the war. Over the past 80 years, excluding the Trump terms, America has had 13 presidents, 20 secretaries of state and 26 secretaries of defense. George Marshall, Dean Acheson, John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, George Shultz, George H.W. Bush, James Baker, Robert Gates — these are people who helped to make America great. Can you plausibly suggest one who would not have been, or is not, appalled by and cringing at Trump’s longstanding preference and recent intercession for Russia? I cannot. And if we can’t, what does that say about what we are doing?

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COMMENTARY President’s war on electric vehicles boomerangs on us Why on earth did Ford stop making its heralded electric truck? As Americans shudder at high gasoline prices, prospective truck buyers are lining up at car lots to buy used F-150 Lightning and other electric vehicles. Ford stopped making the F-150 Lightning last December. There are several reasons American automakFroma ers pulled back from an Harrop earlier determination to enter the electric era with the rest of the world. And for their customers to be left to scrounge when energy prices revived demand. But the biggest reason is Donald Trump, and here’s an educated guess why he had it in for clean, renewable energy: money. During the 2024 campaign, Trump pitched the fossil-fuel industry on a promise, since kept, to gut Joe Biden’s fuel-efficiency and climate rules. That helps explain why oil and gas interests poured $23 million into Trump’s reelection coffers, becoming his fourth biggest source of cash. The Iran War has further raised energy prices, bringing more good news to certain bottom lines. As a recent Wall Street Journal headline put it, “American Oil Refiners Are Printing Money as Wars Shrink Global Energy Supplies.” We’re not saying that Trump is waging war to help his contributors. What’s clear, however, is that by deepsixing Biden’s campaign to reduce America’s dependency on fossil fuels, he left Americans vulnerable to the vagaries of their prices. Now he’s turning against Ukraine in its heroic fight against the Russian invasion, apparently to bring more Russian oil and gas back onto world markets. That could lower pump prices and, Trump hopes, save a few Republican seats in Congress. How did second-term Trump try to kill off the American market for

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A Chevrolet Blazer EV sits on the lot at Red River Chevrolet in Bossier City, La. electric vehicles, putting domestic carmakers at a global disadvantage? Count the ways: In 2025, Trump pushed Republicans to end the $7,500 tax credit to buy EVs. Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the sharp drop in sales that followed was the main reason his company reconsidered its large EV investments. It’s also why General Motors scaled back, taking a $6 billion charge that included billions in canceled supplier contracts and settlements. He greatly weakened the fuel-economy standards for cars and trucks, which had pushed automakers to produce more energy-efﬁcient vehicles. He froze money allocated to building EV charging stations. Many Americans who wanted EVs put off getting them for fear of running out of power far from a charging area. Trump wanted to keep those fears alive. His Energy Department canceled grants to clean-energy manufacturing programs, including support for making batteries in this country. And Trump ﬁlled media with a drumbeat of dumbo remarks about EVs: They don’t go far, they cost a lot to buy, and they’re made in China. EVs do cost more to buy than comparable

gas-powered models, but they are cheaper to maintain and cheaper to power, now very much cheaper. And yes, they are made in China, where automakers are cleaning the clocks of EV makers in North America and Europe. At the recent Paris Motor Show, Chinese companies represented a third of all brands on display. BYD, the world’s biggest selling EV brand, unveiled an SUV that could ﬁll a battery in about ﬁve minutes. Chinese EV automakers now have models that allegedly go over 600 miles on a single charge, and even some of their budget models approach 500 miles. Chinese EVs sell big in Europe but are pretty much locked out of the American market due to high tariffs and software bans. Trump recently said they’d be acceptable if built in the U.S. That further freaked out Detroit, which still makes some EVs and plans to introduce more. Trump fought the future. The future won, and Americans are paying the bill. Froma Harrop is on X, @FromaHarrop. Email her at fharrop@gmail.com.

A rumpled Democrat may ride Ohio anti-Trumpism back to the Senate ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Before the interstate president, toward whom almost all conhighway system enabled drivers to gressional Republicans are vigorously enjoy efficiency by forgoing interestsubservient. This year’s surprising annoyances ing experiences, traffic to and from for voters are data centers serving the the East and Midwest on Route 40, artificial-intelligence infrastructure. “the National Road,” flowed through, Inconveniently for Husted, Trump rather than around, cities. At this one, adores them as much as many Ohioans it crossed the famous Y Bridge that spans the confluence of the Licking and detest them. The electricity and water these centers require are hardly inMuskingum rivers. Depending on which fork of superable challenges, but they the Y drivers choose, they can symbolize irresistible change cross the bridge and wind up imposed by unfathomable techon the same side of a river they nocracies. started on. The structure is a Trump was his colorful self metaphor for Ohio’s current (“We’re gonna shove it up their U.S. Senate race. George ass, OK?”) when, in a recent Two years ago, Democrat speech 116 miles from here, Will Sherrod Brown failed to win a he delivered this endorsement: fourth Senate term, losing by “Even if you hate Jon Husted just 3.6 points while Donald Trump was … you’re gonna vote.” He immediately carrying Ohio by 11.3 points. This year, amended his stream of semiconsciousTrump is as unloved in football-crazed ness, saying “nobody” hates Husted. So Ohio as Michigan’s Wolverines. Brown there. probably will turn 80 in 2032 as a senaOn a college campus here recently, Brown spoke empathetically about the tor. Ohio farmer he met who said he will He plunged from Yale into politics, pay an extra $100,000 — approximately elected to the state legislature at age the farmer’s anticipated profit this year 21. His thinking is familiar to Ohioans — because of higher fertilizer prices. after half a century advocating ecoFarmers might blame these on an innomic populism and cultural liberalism. He was for same-sex marriage creasingly disorderly world. Will they during his seven terms in the House of vote as if Trump is somewhat blameRepresentatives, two decades before worthy? the Supreme Court settled the issue. Ohio soybean farmers, most of whom His protectionist credentials are so surely voted for Trump, are suffering impeccable he must feel plagiarized from a promise Trump has kept. Preby Trump. He favored protectionism dictably, other nations have targeted before this foolishness became fashU.S. agricultural exports in retaliation against the tariffs that are Trump’s ionable. signature achievement. Regarding the Brown’s opponent, Sen. Jon Husted, price farmers are paying for diesel was appointed in 2025 to the seat JD Vance filled for just over two years be- fuel, largely because of the Iran war, fore becoming vice president. Husted’s Republicans in Ohio, as elsewhere, say: Let’s talk instead about trans people — thinking might not be a concern for voters. They might reasonably assume boys in girls’ sports, OK? Addressing a late-afternoon gatherhis convictions are supplied by the

ing here, Brown, who will turn 74 six days after Election Day, was younger than many of the 100 or so in the room. Elderly Americans have more time than most others to pay attention to politics. And more reason to. Medicare and Social Security are 36% of spending by the federal government, which is increasingly an elder care institution with a military. Brown spoke about his devotion to Social Security, but not — why spoil a balmy autumn day? — about the 2032 exhaustion of its trust fund. There will be plenty of time after the election to ignore this certainty. The Almanac of American Politics calls Ohio “the first entirely American state,” the first neither to begin as a British colony nor to be carved from three of the original 13. Ohio was a swing state that swung in tandem with the nation in all but two 20th-century presidential elections. Brown, whose two dogs are named Franklin and Walter, for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Walter Reuther, militant head of the United Auto Workers, 1946-1970, might make Ohio less crimson, briefly. With tousled hair, imperfectly pressed clothes and a voice sometimes sandpapery from half a century of selling progressivism in a zillion Zanesvilles, Brown sometimes resembles an unmade bed. But for voters recoiling from the synthetic in politics — Trump’s persona is an acquired taste, but certainly authentic — Brown’s familiarity breeds contentment. He has the unprepossessing manner of someone who actually enjoys the activity that is 98% of what democracy demands of its practitioners: making small talk with strangers. Amazing.

War in Iran exposes intolerable vulnerability of the U.S. Churchill said that “wars are not won by evacuations,” and sometimes, he might have added, they are simply embarrassing. The U.S. hastily flew its B-1 bombers out of RAF Fairford in the U.K. for fear of a potential Iranian drone attack, the latest in a series of successful Iranian operations to crimp U.S. bases, this time more than 2,000 miles away. The Trump administration has found -- by opening a channel to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and blockading Iran -- a strategy to pressure Iran that may yet produce a favorable outcome to the war. Still, the conflict has exposed glaring U.S. military deficiencies, with our inability to protect our bases in the region high on the list. Rich Acting Navy Secretary Hung Lowry Cao has said the Iranians “blew the hell out of Bahrain,” referring to the headquarters of the Fifth Fleet in the tiny Gulf kingdom. They have also hit U.S. facilities in Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The vast majority of U.S. casualties have resulted from attacks on our bases. Whereas it once seemed that having so many bases in proximity to Iran was useful to containing the Islamic Republic, when Tehran began firing on these facilities, it became clear that the short distances made them vulnerable targets. Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, where buildings and radar domes were hit, is just over 60 miles away. A number of bases have been fully or partly evacuated, and the effects have been felt on U.S. operations. One reason that there was so much strain on the USS Abraham Lincoln during its lengthy deployment is that Bahrain was no longer available as a supply hub. We had to rely on facilities in Diego Garcia and Singapore, creating a supply chain thousands of miles long. The Iranian missile and drone threat to our bases was foreseeable, and yet we didn’t do enough to protect them. One option now is a broad pullback of our presence in the region. But so long as hydrocarbons power the modern economy, this is a nonstarter. The Gulf states would have an incentive to look elsewhere for strategic partners, most worryingly to Russia or China, and might conclude that they should do more to accommodate an Iran that would have effectively chased us from the Persian Gulf. The answer to the threat to the bases is the same thing that created the threat in the first place -- innovation. We’ve long had bases in the Gulf, including a naval command headquarters in Bahrain since 1948, but the purpose and the nature of the presence has changed over time. As Kristian Alexander writes in an analysis for the Stimson Center, during the Cold War we didn’t have a large land presence at bases. After Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, that changed. Today, the question is how to reconfigure our presence again to make it more defensible and sustainable. “U.S. bases,” Alexander writes, “remain indispensable for intelligence collection, command and control, maritime security, air and missile defense, logistics and longrange power projection.” One option is to locate more facilities in Israel. Elliott Abrams of the Council on Foreign Relations points out that the Jewish state is much further away -- more than 1,000 miles from Iran -- and would impose fewer restrictions on our access and overflight rights. But we still require bases in the Gulf. We’re going to need to disperse them, harden them (including with more underground elements) and build in more redundancy. The air defense needs to be more robust and layered, and less dependent on expensive missiles that are in short supply. The war with Iran was supposed to represent a short, sharp defanging of the Iranian regime. Instead, it has dragged on and served as a lesson in key shortcomings of U.S. military power that must be addressed, lest they bite us again in a conflict with a much more powerful adversary. Rich Lowry is on X, @RichLowry.

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Life’s easier for Saints while on run BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

VERSAILLES, France — So that is what the New Orleans Saints offense can look like when the run game is going. When the Saints have enjoyed successful offensive performances the last two seasons under coach Kellen Moore, more often than not it was because quarterback Tyler Shough and receiver Chris Olave were dragging the rest of the offense along with them. That was not the case Sunday against the New York Giants. The Saints ran the ball ä Saints 38 times for 175 vs. Steelers. yards. What is some8:30 A.M. SUNDAY, what funny about NFL NETWORK the performance is that the downto-down efficiency was not that great. The Saints’ 37% rushing success rate was a few percentage points worse than their season average. The bulk of their yardage came on explosive plays, which is something new. New Orleans racked up six runs of 10 or more yards, five of them by running backs Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson. To put that in perspective, Saints running backs had accounted for four runs of 10 or more yards in the first five weeks of the season combined. The Saints were successful on both zone- and gap-scheme runs, and they also got more out of Shough as a rusher (five carries, 32 yards) than they had all season. Rookie guard Jeremiah Wright, who entered for the injured Cesar Ruiz, definitely played a part in helping unlock some things. All but one of those explosive runs came after Wright checked into the game. New Orleans will have a chance to keep that going this week against a Pittsburgh defense that has allowed at least 4 yards per carry in four of its six games this season.

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LSU seeks to right SEC road wrongs BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

When Lane Kifﬁn walked up to the podium on Monday ahead of LSU’s third road game of the year this Saturday at Auburn (11 a.m., ABC), it marked an anniversary of sorts. It had been exactly two years since LSU won a road game in Southeastern Conference play, a fact that hadn’t been lost on the ﬁrst-year LSU coach. “We haven’t won on the road at LSU in 24 ä LSU at months,” Kiffin said. Auburn. “And yet, there’s one 11 A.M. SATURDAY, other nonconference ABC road game; it was at Clemson, and LSU won.” LSU’s last road win against an SEC foe came midway through Brian Kelly’s third season, a 34-10 win at Arkansas. That night, then-freshman running back

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson poses for a photograph during media day Sept. 28 at the Smoothie King Center.

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New Orleans Pelicans fans thought they’d be dancing by now. Zion Williamson thought so, too. That’s what Williamson promised when he stared into the TV camera that June night in 2019 and said “Let’s dance.” But Williamson enters his eighth NBA season still trying to deliver not only to a city starving for some hoops success but also for himself. The Pelicans are coming off the worst back-to-back stretch in franchise history, winning just 26 games last season and 21 the year before that. They aren’t where they want to be. Neither is Williamson when it comes to his career so far. “I’m not where I want to be,” Williamson said. “Not where I need to be. Not where I want to be.” Where he wants to be is in the playoffs. The Pelicans have made it twice since Williamson arrived in the NBA, but he was injured both times and had to watch from the bench.

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Where he also wants to be is among the NBA elite, the place everyone expected him to be by now. Kris Chrisp, who began training Williamson in November, is trying to be the GPS to help Williamson reach his desired destination to ﬁnally silence the critics. “Every athlete sees what people say about them,” Chrisp said. “I don’t care how big of a star they are. He saw the comments that people made about his body. He saw the people they say are better than him. I remind him of it. I try to instill so much conﬁdence in him. ‘Hey man, you need to get back to your spot.’ ” Chrisp admits he wasn’t so sure how things would go with his new client when he was asked to train him. “To be honest, I was a little skeptical given some of the media reports and some of the things I had heard about him,” Chrisp said. “But it felt like a challenge I was prepared for. Once we got started, I was amazed. I said, ‘Bro, you are nothing like what people said you were.’ They said he didn’t work. But he has done every single thing that I have asked him to do.”

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NFL says ‘all systems go’ despite protests in Paris BY JEFF DUNCAN Staff writer

PARIS — The NFL expects the historic game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers here Sunday to be incident-free and unaffected by the political unrest in the city, a top league ofﬁcial said Tuesday. “All systems go — totally all systems go,” said Brett Gosper, the head of Europe and Asia-Pacific for the NFL. “We don’t believe what’s happening will affect game logistics, and we’re feeling good about the game going ahead on the weekend.” Gosper also said the league has no contingency plan to move the game to another site. “There’s been no conversations about that,” Gosper said. “And STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER that’s how conﬁdent we are things Life was returning to mostly normal in Paris on Tuesday, will just proceed as planned.” League officials are working days after protestors and rioters took to the streets. The New closely with local law enforcement Orleans Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first agencies to monitor the activities NFL game in France on Sunday. in the area, and Gosper said no

demonstrations are planned for the Stade de France, where the game is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 a.m. Central. The stadium is located in Saint-Denis, about 5 miles north of the city center and away from the area where most of the violent demonstrations have occurred. The Saints arrived in town Monday, following weekend violence that resulted in more than 1,000 arrests and damage across central Paris. “We’re very aware of what’s happening,” Gosper said. “We’ve got alerts on our phones. The stadium is outside of the city, and at the moment, for now, there hadn’t been anything happening in that area, and we’re looking at it every day. So I think we’re in good shape for the game.” Saints players, coaches and support staff are staying and practicing in Versailles, about 15 miles west of downtown Paris. Other club executives are housed in a

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LSU women start in Top 10 again BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

The LSU women’s basketball program again will begin a new season as a top-10 team. Coach Kim Mulkey’s Tigers took the No. 9 spot in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll, which was released Tuesday. LSU has been a preseason top-10 team in four consecutive seasons. It began the 2023-24 season ranked No. 1 after winning the 2023 national championship, then started at No. 7 in 2024-25 before coming in at No. 5 in 2025-26. Last year, the Tigers earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the ﬁrst time since 2008 but lost to No. 3 seed Duke on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the Sweet 16. Mulkey and her staff then lost Flau’jae Johnson to the WNBA and three key contributors to the transfer portal. But AP voters decided they wound up adding enough talent to stay in the hunt for a trip to the Final Four. Mikaylah Williams is back for another year, alongside senior guard MiLaysia Fulwiley and sophomores ZaKiyah Johnson and Grace Knox. LSU’s top newcomers are former Iowa State point guard Jada Williams, McDonald’s All-America forward Lola Lampley, ex-Florida guard Laila Reynolds, Spanish forward Noa Morro and Russian center Anna Minaeva. LSU is one of seven Southeastern Conference teams that landed spots in the preseason poll. Voters ranked the Tigers behind South Carolina (No. 1), Texas (No. 6) and Vanderbilt (No. 8) but ahead of Kentucky (No. 14), Ole Miss (No. 19) and Oklahoma (No. 21). Mulkey’s new-look group will play three preseason top-25 teams in November and December as part of its nonconference slate: No. 2 UConn on Dec. 20 in Nashville, Tennessee; No. 12 North Carolina on the road Dec. 2; and No. 25 North Carolina State in Fort Meyers, Florida, on Nov. 28. LSU’s season tips off in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Nov. 2 against Southeastern Louisiana. Before then, the Tigers will play two exhibition games in the PMAC — one on Thursday against UNT Dallas and another on Oct. 29 against Loyola-New Orleans. LSU has now been a top-10 team at some point during all six seasons of Mulkey’s tenure, which ties the longest such stretch in program

On Tuesday, the Pelicans exercised a fourth-year option on center Yves Missi, and third-year options on guard Jeremiah Fears and forward/center Derik Queen, the team announced. Missi was drafted by the Pelicans with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2024 draft and was voted to the second team on the All-Rookie team. Fears was drafted with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 draft and averaged 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He played in all 82 games last season. The Pelicans traded up in the 2025 draft to select Queen with the 13th pick. He averaged 11.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his ﬁrst season. Fears and Queen both were second-team selections on the All-Rookie team last season.

Auburn LB Atkins leaves program, plans to transfer

AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn standout linebacker Xavier Atkins is no longer with the program. Atkins made the announcement late Monday on social media, saying he plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens later this year. The Tigers have since removed Atkins from their online roster. “I have nothing but respect Auburn University and will continue to support my teammates this season,” Atkins posted on X. “My focus is on my health, my family and on ﬁnishing up the academic semester strong, and I’ll be entering the transfer portal at the appropriate time.” Atkins sat out last week’s upset of then-No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed reasons, with coach Alex Golesh saying he would keep the details “in house.” STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

LSU forward Grace Knox, left, finishes a layup against Tennessee forward Zee Spearman last season at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Knox and the Tigers enter this season ranked No. 9 in The Associated Press poll. history. The program also spent time in the top 10 every year from 2002-08. The Gamecocks received 23 firstplace votes from the 31-member national media panel. UConn, USC, Duke and Michigan rounded out the top five. It is the fifth time in the past seven years that Dawn Staley’s team has been ranked No. 1 in the preseason. “It’s a gift and curse,” Staley said. “I tend to not look at the number, but our players do. They look at it and feel like there’s a sense of respect to being No. 1. They also know that it’s pressure packed with the type of nonconference schedule we have, we’re going to be challenged. If we stand there at No. 1 at the end of our nonconference season, that’s something to be truly to be proud of.” South Carolina will face five ranked teams in the first month of the season, including UConn, USC and Duke. UConn, which lost to South Carolina in the Final Four last season, garnered six first-place votes and

has been ranked in the top 10 of every preseason poll since 1994. This is the third consecutive year that South Carolina and UConn have been 1-2 in the preseason poll, though the Huskies were on top a year ago. The two play each other on Nov. 24 in Uncasville, Connecticut. Southern California picked up the other two ﬁrst-place ballots. Expectations are high for the Trojans, who have a healthy JuJu Watkins back after she missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The No. 3 ranking matches the one they had two years ago. Texas, Louisville, Vanderbilt, LSU and Iowa round out the top 10. Reigning national champion UCLA is next with North Carolina, Notre Dame, Kentucky and TCU following the Bruins. Washington, Minnesota, Ohio State, Ole Miss and Maryland are 16-20 while the final five in the Top 25 were Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Illinois, West Virginia and N.C. State.

AP TOP 25 POLL Rec. Pts. Prv. 1. South Carolina (23) 0-0 764 1 2. UConn (6) 0-0 746 2 3. USC (2) 0-0 668 3 4. Duke 0-0 647 4 5. Michigan 0-0 644 5 6. Texas 0-0 618 6 7. Louisville 0-0 557 7 8. Vanderbilt 0-0 536 8 9. LSU 0-0 512 9 10. Iowa 0-0 492 10 11. UCLA 0-0 442 11 12. North Carolina 0-0 396 12 13. Notre Dame 0-0 368 13 14. Kentucky 0-0 325 14 15. TCU 0-0 301 15 16. Washington 0-0 272 16 17. Minnesota 0-0 238 17 18. Ohio State 0-0 234 18 19. Ole Miss 0-0 223 19 20. Maryland 0-0 222 20 21. Oklahoma 0-0 206 21 22. Oklahoma State 0-0 202 22 23. Illinois 0-0 128 23 24. West Virginia 0-0 73 24 25. NC State 0-0 51 25 Others receiving votes: Nebraska 47, Arizona State 36, Baylor 31, Virginia 30, Michigan State 16, Kansas 12, Tennessee 9, Alabama 7, Syracuse 5, Villanova 5, Fairﬁeld 2, Oregon 2, Rice 2, Georgia 2, Colorado 2, Virginia Tech 1, Clemson 1

The Big Ten has nine teams in the Top 25, the most ever for one conference in the preseason poll. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

LSU men get positive eligibility news on 3 players BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

Coach Will Wade had a reason to celebrate two weeks before LSU’s season opener. The Tigers had three players receive positive news with their eligibility on Tuesday: UCLA ﬁfthyear transfer point guard Donovan Dent, 22-year-old Italian-Senegalese wing Saliou Niang and 23-year-old French center Brice Dessert. The Tigers currently have 13 players eligible for the season. Dent remains eligible after being granted a temporary restraining order Aug. 18 in his age-based eligibility lawsuit ﬁled in California. The temporary restraining order was extended after no decision was made at the original Sept. 29 hearing for a preliminary injunction. There wasn’t enough time then for all players and coaches to testify, and the second hearing concluded Tuesday. It’s expected that the NCAA will appeal. Dent will play alongside fellow UCLA transfer Skyy Clark, who was granted a temporary injunction for a fifth season in a Kentucky lawsuit Friday. While Clark was among the original plaintiffs in the same California eligibility lawsuit that Dent is a part of, he signed a request for partial dismissal without preju-

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Saliou Niang warms up before an LSU exhibition game against Central Florida on Oct. 14 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

dice Aug. 13, according to court documents. Attorney Emily Staker of Christine Brown and Partners told The Advocate that Clark’s attorneys — The Texas Trial Group, which represents plaintiffs in the Kentucky and California cases — likely advised him to participate in only one lawsuit. “You can’t take two bites at the apple,” said Staker, a Washington state-licensed attorney for seven years. “You can’t lose one case and just go ﬁle in another state with the exact same facts necessarily,

unless there’s some material difference in law and application. “I’m wondering if they said, ‘Hey, it’s going to be frowned upon if you’re basically in two courts at once. We need to pick one court and just go with that.’ That’s my impression of the situation.” A Kentucky judge granted Clark, along with more than 30 other athletes, a request for a temporary injunction, grandfathering athletes from the high school Class of 2022. This reversed an Oct. 2 decision by the Kentucky Court of Appeals that dissolved the case, leaving the athletes ineligible. There is more certainty with the LSU roster now since it’s no longer trying to add RJ Luis, a former St. John’s star who signed an NBA contract in 2025 and was granted a preliminary injunction. Even though he was among the 15 players who were practicing with the team since Sept. 2, Wade said at SEC media days last week that Luis is not on the roster. Unlike Luis, Niang remains eligible despite being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The SEC will abide by the NCAA’s ruling because the 6-foot-7 wing’s decision to enter the draft came before he enrolled at a school, according to CBS Sports. Dent, a 6-2 point guard, played in LSU’s two exhibition games. He had 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, nine rebounds and 11 assists in

an 85-81 win over Central Florida at home last Wednesday. He also made the go-ahead layup with eight seconds remaining. The preliminary injunction Dent received came within hours of the NCAA making Niang and Dessert eligible, a source with knowledge of the program told The Advocate. Dessert, Niang and Clark should all be able to participate in the Tigers’ last exhibition game at Florida State at noon Saturday after sitting out the ﬁrst two contests. Wade now has three of his ﬁve initial international commitments on the team. The three who are eligible are 20-year-old Croatian center Michael Ruzic, Niang and Dessert. Gilad Levy, a 24-year-old center from Israel, is waiting for the NCAA to decide on his eligibility. Brazilian center Marcio Santos wasn’t granted eligibility, Wade said Sept. 23. That same day, Wade was asked about Ruzic, Dessert and Niang and what they could provide LSU. “They all bring something different,” Wade said. “They bring some much-needed height, some much-needed physicality. You know, Ruzic’s more skilled. Brice is much more around the basket. Niang reminds you kind of Tari Eason. Very, very similar to him.” The Tigers open their regular season against LSU New Orleans on Nov. 3 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Giants release RB Harris after 2-carry, 4-yard game

NEW YORK — The New York Giants released running back Najee Harris on Tuesday, 48 hours after he had just two carries for 4 yards in a 3427 loss to New Orleans. In the locker room afterward, Harris was critical of his role with the team, saying it was impossible for anyone to get into a rhythm without a steady workload. Harris, who is coming off a torn left Achilles tendon and signed with the Giants late in training camp, rushed for 99 yards in ﬁve games this season, an average of 3.2 yards an attempt. The 28-year-old started against the Saints on Sunday when Harbaugh and his staff reduced Cam Skattebo’s role after the second-year running back fumbled in overtime at Washington the previous week.

Commanders WR McLaurin out for season with injury

Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin is out for the remainder of the season with a torn left patellar tendon, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Tuesday. He will have surgery to repair the injury. McLaurin, 31, suffered the injury on Monday against the 49ers and had to be carted off the field with an air cast on his left leg. He returned to the area and underwent an MRI to confirm the injury. The eight-year veteran has played in five games so far this season and has 15 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown. In his place, the Commanders will turn to Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams to produce more in the receiving game.

Timberwolves, McDaniels agree to 1-year extension MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have long viewed Jaden McDaniels as a vital part of their long-term core, and they furthered their commitment by signing the two-way standout on Tuesday to a one-year, $40 million contract extension that goes through the 202930 season. The seventh-year small forward has three seasons left on a ﬁve-year, $136 million contract he signed right before the 2023-24 season. The extension also makes McDaniels eligible for another one in two years at a higher rate, thanks to the hefty raise he’ll get from about $29.8 million in 2028-29 to the $40 million in 2029-30. The 6-foot-9 McDaniels had an excellent season in 2025-26, posting career bests with an average of 14.8 points per game, 41.2% shooting from 3-point range and 83.5% from the free-throw line.

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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers ran a promotion over a decade ago offering fans a “Timeless Ticket” granting them admission to any game in the future if they paid $1,000. Now that the Brewers are in the World Series for the first time since 1982, fans who took that deal are eager to redeem those tickets they bought in 2015. That has led to some complications. Brewers president of business operations Rick Schlesinger said Tuesday that several hundred fans had indicated they wanted to redeem their Timeless Tickets for a World Series game. “While we were able to accommodate all with seats, we received feedback from some that they were unhappy with their seat locations,” Schlesinger said. “Clearly, even with extraordinary limitations on available seats, we did not live up to the spirit of the program.” Danny Fochesato of Milwaukee bought a Timeless

Ticket on his 27th birthday, planning all along to redeem it whenever the Brewers reached the World Series. The promotion enabled a Timeless Ticket holder to redeem that ticket and become eligible to buy three additional tickets to that game for the full retail price. The offer said the tickets “may be redeemed for the best available seat locations, subject to ticket availability at the time of redemption.” “Back in 2015, that was a big selling point from the sales people about this,” Fochesato said. “They really touted, ‘Hey, this is going to be the best available seats. You’re getting the priority just behind season ticket holders.’” That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series. Fochesato said he got four tickets in the 100 level behind home plate that he could have used if the Brewers had made the World Series

that year, when they ended up losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the NLCS. This time, he wasn’t as fortunate. Fochesato said he bargained his way to three 400-level seats for Saturday’s Game 2 with the Tampa Bay Rays and one lower-level seat in the right-ﬁeld corner for Friday’s Game 1. He said he was in line for the public sale of tickets and saw better seats were available than those that were offered to him under the Timeless Ticket program. The Brewers are trying to make amends. Schlesinger said any Timeless Ticket holder who applied for World Series tickets before the deadline will now get to keep those World Series tickets while also being able to retain their Timeless Ticket to redeem for another game in any future season. “We regret our mistake and look forward to welcoming them to American Family Field for their World Series experience,” Schlesinger said.

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At every chance, Reese called for the ball. “Just the energy that she brings for our team, we feed off of that,” said guard Jordin Canada, who contributed 13 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. “So when she’s in that mode, we know we’ve got to give her the ball to some form of capacity, and try to give her as much space as she can to attack and do what she does best.” The Dream will now be counting on their home crowd after dealing with the noise from Golden State’s loyal, supportive “Ballhalla” fans. Games 3 and 4 were moved to State Farm Arena to accommodate more people — the Hawks’ arena can host some 17,000 — than Atlanta’s regular 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena. Chase Center, meanwhile, has attracted sellout crowds of 18,064 for every Valkyries game since they started as an expansion franchise last year. One of these teams will capture its first championship, and Reese wants to lead the way in the Dream taking the next big step to building something special for the long term. “I think it’s just the start,” she said. “Throughout the entire year we just continued to stick together and know who we are and we have the city behind us, we have the team, we have the coaches and everybody rally behind us so it feels really good. It’s just the next step of who Atlanta is and who Atlanta is going to continue to be for the next couple years.”

Caminero shouted to fans after the game. “Come on now! Let’s go!” Veteran slugger Yandy Díaz, who guaranteed a Game 6 victory through an interpreter on Sunday, also blasted a two-run shot, going deep in the eighth after the Guardians closed to 5-3. Díaz also celebrated with a slow trot that wasn’t quite as demonstrative. They got here by winning 98 games in the regular season thanks to excellent pitching, strong defense and a group of unselﬁsh hitters with a knack for bunting and playing fundamental baseball. They opened the season with a payroll of $90.5 million that ranked 26th in the majors. “These guys deserve it. It’s a special group,” Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander said. “These guys did an unbelievable job coming together, exploding for 98 wins and building

belief in one another. I’ve never seen a group come together like this one has with so many different ways to beat an opponent on a given night, so many ways to play to the scoreboard. They don’t bludgeon people; they just ﬁnd ways to win and a lot of different ways to do it.” The Rays are in the postseason for the sixth time under manager Kevin Cash. They lost the World Series to the Dodgers in 2020 and the Phillies in 2008. This group has dominant pitching led by ace Drew Rasmussen, ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta and closer Bryan Baker. “I thought this team really came together about as well as you could in the spring training setting, given the roster turnover that took place,” Cash said. “There were a lot of new faces. And you could sense it was a pretty close-knit group.” Now, the Rays are four wins from capturing the ﬁrst World Series crown in the franchise’s 29 seasons.

SAN FRANCISCO — Well before tipoff, Atlanta coach Karl Smesko could see it in his superstar’s face: a sheer focus and fierce determination fixed on a single purpose to take over in every aspect. Angel Reese fully realized her team couldn’t afford to fall behind by two games to the Golden State Valkyries in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals as the series shifts to Atlanta, so she led the charge on both ends and grabbed back some momentum for the Dream as they evened the series at one game apiece Monday night. “Even from going in the locker room, first person I made eye contact with was Angel and I’m like: ‘Oh, I like this look. I like this look,’” Smesko, Atlanta’s secondyear coach, said with a chuckle. “She started off aggressive. One thing we try to do is just give her a couple more breaks during the game, so that she can just keep that intensity going throughout the entire game, and she was just fantastic. Just on both ends of the floor, just a superior performance.” The Dream won Game 2 79-65 as Reese delivered 30 points and 16 rebounds and Rhyne Howard set a WNBA Finals single-game record with six steals. That smothering defense flustered the Valkyries into committing 19 turnovers that led to 24 points for Atlanta. Game 3 is Wednesday night. Now that her team has finally won its first Finals game after an 0-10 showing, which spanned three previous berths, Reese under-

stands the defense and grit it will take to slow down Gabby Williams and a Golden State team that takes the same kind of pride in its top-notch defense — and did all season long to earn the league’s No. 2 seed in just the second year for the franchise. Reese felt she had failed the Dream when the Vallkyries buckled down on her leading to a scoreless second half in a 68-64 Game 1 defeat Saturday. She made sure it went differently Monday. “I was hungry. I wanted one and we let one slip away and you can’t do that, especially on the road,” Reese said. “This is a good environment and a good team. We all came together and we were pissed. We felt disappointed. We felt embarrassed, and we didn’t like the outcome of that last game.” After Game 2, Golden State point guard Veronica Burton felt similar emotions given her team’s season-high turnovers, noting: “It starts with me.” “It’s controllable, it’s deﬁnitely controllable,” coach Natalie Nakase said afterward. “Just credit to them their effort, their hustle, their ﬁght. I thought they did an excellent job getting into those lanes and creating those turnovers.” The 24-year-old Reese became the youngest player to have a 30-point, 15-rebound performance in a playoff game and one of just six players ever to accomplish the feat in the postseason — joining Jonquel Jones of Connecticut in 2019 and Breanna Stewart for Seattle in 2020 as the only others to do so on the Finals stage.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Junior Caminero took bites from a massive bone-in tomahawk steak in between questions from reporters inside a beer-soaked clubhouse as teammates danced around, sprayed bubbly and celebrated the Tampa Bay Rays’ third American League pennant. The Rays and their low payroll and small-ball style are heading to the World Series seeking the first championship in franchise history. After a three-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees in their Division Series, the Rays eliminated the Cleveland Guardians in six games by winning three in a row to close out the AL Championship Series. Next up is a matchup against the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers, another thrifty club from a small market that also has never won a World Series. Caminero, the All-Star third baseman who hit 42 homers during the regular season, finally connected for the first time in the postseason, launching a drive off the left-field foul pole to give the Rays a four-run cushion in the seventh inning of a 7-3 win Monday night. He savored every second of his home run trot, emphatically pounding his chest before reaching first base and imitating Randy Arozarena’s signature pose before crossing the plate while his former Tampa Bay teammate watched from the stands. “Tampa, this is for you!”

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Fresh expectations arrive with new leadership for the New Orleans Pelicans as former Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley takes over for a franchise badly in need of a turnaround. While Mosley brings new eyes to the challenge ahead, the roster isn’t that different from the one that won 26 games a year ago. As the group comes back to the Smoothie King Center with a shared goal of returning to the playoffs, many questions remain about the team that Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has constructed. Here are a few of them ahead of the 7 p.m. Wednesday season opener in the Smoothie King Center against Indiana.

No. Player name Pos. Ht. Wt. Last played 41 Saddiq Bey F 6-8 240 Villanova 8 Malik Dia F/C 6-9 256 Ole Miss 0 Jeremiah Fears G 6-4 188 Oklahoma 14 AJ Johnson G 6-5 175 Australia 2 Herb Jones G/F 6-7 210 Alabama 6 DeAndre Jordan 6-11 280 Texas A&M 24 Bennedict Mathurin G/F 6-6 222 Arizona 17 Karlo Matkovic F/C 6-11 255 Croatia 11 Bryce McGowens G 6-6 202 Nebraska 21 Yves Missi C 6-11 236 Baylor 25 Trey Murphy F 6-9 220 Virginia 5 Dejounte Murray G 6-5 188 Washington 10 Jaron Pierre G 6-6 206 SMU 3 Jordan Poole G 6-4 200 Michigan 22 Derik Queen F/C 6-10 255 Maryland 13 Julian Reese F 6-9 230 Maryland 9 Trendon Watford F 6-8 244 LSU 1 Zion Williamson F 6-6 277 Duke

pointer in the loss. He started only ﬁve more games the remainder of the season. He had 24 games in which he didn’t play despite being active. Poole looks like he may get another chance this season, as Mosley played him an average of 21 minutes per game in the preseason. He averaged 14.3 points per preseason contest.

Will the defense improve? Not a day of preseason went by without the word “defense” being mentioned. It’s one of the main reasons Dumars hired Mosley. The team’s improvement on that end of the floor was evident, especially in the final two preseason games. The Pelicans finished second in the preseason in creating turnovers. Now they need that to translate into the regular season. The Pelicans were 25th in defensive rating last season. Any chance the Pelicans have of improving will depend on whether they can truly make this their identity. Defense will keep them in games on nights when the offense isn’t clicking.

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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi, left, battles for the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams on Jan. 30 at the Smoothie King Center.

All indications are that Yves Missi will be asked to be their main inside presence. The Pelicans ranked seventh in the preseason in rebounds and eighth in blocked shots. Derik Queen was the team’s best rebounder in the Are Pels big enough? preseason, grabbing 8.8 boards In April, Dumars mentioned per game. If the Pelicans get bulthe team needed to improve its lied in the paint, ﬁnding a center physicality in the paint. Despite may become a priority before those words, the Pelicans didn’t the trade deadline or in the offmake any moves in that area. season.

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Continued from page 1C The work started paying off right away. Williamson played in 62 games last season, the second most in his career. When Williamson strained his right hip abductor in November, he was supposed to be out for weeks. He ended up missing just six games, a speedy return for a guy whose injuries normally had lingered. It was that quick recovery that helped Chrisp gain Williamson’s trust. They focused on every detail. Making sure Williamson was getting enough sleep. Making sure he was drinking enough water. That included things as simple as watching videos to show Williamson what a dehydrated muscle looks like and why they are more likely to suffer strains. Once they checked those educational boxes, the strenuous workouts began. Typically, there were two workouts per day. The workouts were more intense during the summer when Williamson would often do three a day. Chrisp made

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About the finish The Saints took care of the most important thing by winning the game, but they almost let it slip through the cracks against the backup to the backup quarterback. J.J. McCarthy entered for Jameis Winston while trailing 34-10 with about 11 minutes to go in the game. His 243 yards passing in the fourth quarter were the ﬁfth-most by an NFL quarterback in NFL history. McCarthy completed 11 passes against New Orleans in that ﬁnal quarter, and here is what those plays gained in terms of yardage: 19, 27, 8, 49, 24, 11, 13, 46, 17, 20, 9. That is an average of 22.1 yards per completion — the most by an NFL quarterback (minimum 10 completions) since Derek Carr posted the exact same line (11 completions, 243 yards) for the Saints against the Cowboys in Week 2 of the 2024 season. There was some luck involved. His longest completion, a 49-yarder to Charlie Jones, was a 50-50 pass that Quincy Riley probably should have intercepted. But by and large, New Orleans failed to generate much of a pass rush, allow-

sure to post videos of those workouts on social media. “Leave it up to me, I wouldn’t post nothing,” Williamson said. “I would just go through the whole summer workout and just show up (for training camp).” But Chrisp felt it was important for the rest of the basketball world, from Zion fans to Zion haters, to see what he was seeing. “We’re in a small market,” Chrisp said. “Given the type of athlete he is, if you don’t show it on social media, people don’t believe it happened. They don’t know what the work looks like. I thought it was very important to showcase the level of work he puts in on a given offseason day.” Williamson loves the small market, particularly New Orleans. When Chrisp tried to get him to travel to different places for workouts this summer, Williamson insisted they stay in New Orleans. Chrisp was ﬁnally able to persuade Williamson to have some sessions in South Carolina, where he was joined by teammate Saddiq Bey. Chrisp likes what he’s seen. So do the people inside the building like executive vice president of basket-

ing McCarthy to sit back and pick apart its zone coverage. The Saints generated pressure on only six of McCarthy’s 23 drop-backs.

Looking ahead Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver DK Metcalf may be the biggest names on the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, but the focus for the Saints this week should be on running back Jaylen Warren. The Pittsburgh back enters Week 7 with 460 yards rushing, which ranks seventh in the NFL. His 5.5 yards per carry average is behind only Kansas City’s Kenneth Walker and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson. New Orleans is coming off one of its better performances against the run, but it has struggled to contain some of the NFL’s premier backs. Only four NFL teams have allowed more runs of 10-plus yards than the Saints (21) this season.

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How will Zion, Queen coexist? As Queen surged as a rookie, some began to question whether he could coexist on the ﬂoor at the same time as Zion Williamson. Both Queen and Williamson are tweeners who have lapses defensively, can be ball dominant on offense and frequently drive to the basket as opposed to spacing the ﬂoor. If Queen continues to build on last season’s momentum while Wil-

ball operations Joe Dumars. “When you’re a young professional, at some point you just want the player to get it,” Dumars said. “What I mean by get it is this: If someone has to call you every morning to drag you out of bed to get you to work out, you don’t get it yet. But when you’re up and you’re doing it and you’re leading it, then you start looking at that guy and you say, ‘OK, he’s getting it now.’ That’s what I saw from Zion.” His teammates have seen a difference, too. Guard Jeremiah Fears, when asked what has set the tone for the competitiveness during training camp, had this to say: “It starts with Zion,” Fears said. “He sets the tone and everybody else just falls in line.” It hasn’t taken long for Williamson to impress coach Jamahl Mosley, who is in his first season in New Orleans after spending the last five seasons as coach of the Orlando Magic. “To see him from the other sideline, you always knew how competitive he was, how tough he was,” Mosley said. “Now just sitting with him and watching film and break-

going to get more run, he’s going to have to avoid the type of costly mistakes he made against New York: His fumble with 9:03 to go is what ignited the Giants comeback. n Shough got off to an uneven start, completing just 7 of his ﬁrst 18 passes. This felt like a combination of good Giants defense and some accuracy issues from Shough. There were a few missed opportunities. On one play in the ﬁrst quarter, the Saints lined Olave up in the backfield and faked a screen, which was a brilliant call. New York bit hard on the play and left Devaughn Vele open down the right sideline for what would’ve been a gain of 20 or more yards, but Shough sailed the throw. Saints receivers also dropped two passes, and Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese blew up a pair of screen passes. Shough eventually got hot, starting with his fourth-down touchdown to Bryce Lance. He completed nine straight passes. n The offensive line had a nice bounce-back effort in pass protection, allowing zero sacks on 30 dropbacks. The Giants pressured Shough on 11 of those drop-backs but often had to rely on the blitz to heat up the Saints quarterback.

to be confused with Jahmyr Gibbs or Robinson any time soon. While he lacks the top end speed to be explosive, he has added juice to the Saints run game. Sunday against New York, he ripped off runs of 11 and 17 yards, and he is now leading the team with an average of Email Luke Johnson at 4.8 yards per carry on 17 at- ljohnson@theadvocate. tempts. But if Donaldson is com.

liamson is supposed to be the face of the franchise, is there room for both bigs to shine in the Big Easy?

How many minutes for Poole?

The Pelicans ﬁnished in the bottom 10 of the league for 3-point attempts, 3-point percentage and 3-point makes per game last season. The preseason numbers weren’t great, either. The Pelicans shot 33.1% in the four preseason games, which ranked 24th in the league. They signed Bennedict Mathurin in the offseason, the only major move they made. Mathurin is known as a shooter, but his 31.5% from beyond the arc last season would’ have been good enough for only sixth-best on New Orleans last year for players who attempted at least four threes a game.

Jordan Poole was the biggest mystery for the Pelicans last season. Former coach Willie Green decided to bring him off the bench in the fourth game of the 2025-26 season against the Denver Nuggets, and Poole stared him down on Email Rashad Milligan at rashad. the sideline after hitting a three- milligan@theadvocate.com.

ing down some of the things he’s working on, (you see) his basketball IQ and work ethic. His ability to continue to put the work in. He’s done that. Trusting his work and his process is something that stands out for me more than anything.” Williamson often has been the last player to leave practice. He’s spending countless hours working with assistant coach God Shammgod on his 3-point shot, something he wants to add to his game. Mosley is the fifth coach Williamson has played for in his eight years. That coaching carousel (Alvin Gentry, Stan Van Gundy, Willie Green, interim James Borrego and Mosley) is yet another reminder of how unsteady things have been since Williamson arrived in New Orleans. “It’s not the way I would have wanted it to be,” he said. “That’s a part of this business, part of this game. All you can do is adjust with it and hope things get better.” How well Williamson plays will go a long way in determining whether things get better or if this will be a season of the same ole same ole. In fact, you could use the same

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Continued from page 1C Caden Durham ran for three scores, Whit Weeks intercepted a pass that set up an LSU touchdown and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed 23 of 34 passes for 233 yards. LSU has gone 0-8 in SEC road games since, losing to Texas A&M and Florida in 2024; falling to Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Alabama and Oklahoma in Kelly’s final campaign; and dropping its first two away games to Ole Miss and Kentucky this season. The Tigers’ victory over Clemson to start last season is their only road win since that Arkansas game in 2024. “A lot of times on the road, when you break down your losses and your close losses, it’s usually not (about) how many plays they make; it’s more (about) the mistakes you make,” Kiffin said, “more penalties, more false starts and more turnovers than when you play at home.” Some of their losses have been somewhat justifiable. Last season, Nussmeier played with a spinal cyst that caused abdominal and oblique pain, greatly affecting his capabilities as a passer. Interim coach Frank Wilson was in charge when the Tigers lost to Alabama and Oklahoma last

headline heading into Wednesday’s season opener against the Indiana Pacers as the one we used for last year’s season opener. “Is this the season new and improved Zion Williamson delivers for Pelicans? New Orleans hopes so. Williamson hopes so, too. He knows time is ticking, which he reﬂected on at media day. “Time has flown,” Williamson said. “As I was getting dressed, I said, ‘Wow, this is Year 8 for me.’” Seven years ago, Williamson was supposed to be the future. As he enters Year 8, his future feels like now or never. “I’ve improved with trusting myself and trusting my game and trusting the work I’ve put in where I’m not second guessing myself,” Williamson said. “More leadership. Not just demanding greatness of myself, but of my coaches and teammates and everybody in the building.” But he knows it starts with himself as he tries to get to where he wants to be. Email Rod Walker at rwalker@ theadvocate.com.

year. But in a handful of those defeats, LSU simply let the game slip away. The Tigers blew a 10-point halftime lead to Texas A&M. In Norman, they surrendered a lead to Oklahoma in the final minutes by allowing a 58-yard touchdown pass. The Kentucky loss two weeks ago was arguably the most frustrating one: a 35-34 overtime loss. “I don’t think there were any secrets; that was a really hard week,” Kiffin said. “Just for the players to regroup, coaches to regroup, after one that in so many ways, obviously, we handed away.” As of Tuesday, LSU is favored by more than a touchdown (7.5 points) over Auburn, but Kiffin likely believes that line is deceiving. In his opinion, winning on the road in the SEC is a challenge like no other. It’s the deepest conference in the country, an opinion backed up by the fact that 12 of the conference’s 16 schools have appeared in the Top 25 poll at some point this year. “You can win because your No. 1 seed is better, like the last couple of years, which is true, and credit to the Big Ten with that,” Kiffin said about the national championships. “That doesn’t mean that your conference is deeper because you win the national championship. So our mid-

dle to bottom, whoever you declare those teams, those are still really hard places to play.” LSU’s trip to The Plains is its third of five conference road games, a result of the SEC expanding its conference slate from eight to nine games this season. The Tigers’ remaining road trips are to Tennessee and Arkansas. For LSU to have any hope of making the College Football Playoff — its odds of making the playoff are at 28%, according to ESPN — the Tigers will have to win at least two of the three remaining road matchups and likely need to win all three. Their margin for error is slim because of a frustrating trend that started two years ago. “Winning is hard no matter what level you’re at,” safety Ty Benefield said. “But it is different when it’s the SEC, and especially when you’re (at) those away games.” Email Koki Riley at koki. riley@theadvocate.com. For more LSU sports updates, sign up for our newsletter at theadvocate. com/lsunewsletter

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If this were 2024 or 2025, the location of the critical American Conference clash between Tulane and Texas-San Antonio would be an overwhelming advantage for the Green Wave. It still might be considering Tulane’s 10-game Yulman Stadium winning streak since the start of 2025, tied for the fourth-longest at home in school history (1973-74) and longer than any other in the past 76 seasons. The caveat is the Roadrunners’ new-found ability to win away from San Antonio. After ending an eightgame skid in league road games against hapless Charlotte in November, they followed a 31-26 nonconference victory at Texas State this September by edging Rice 1614 in Houston to start October. Tulane (3-3, 1-1 American) no longer will get an opponent with the greatest home/road disparity in maybe the history of college football when it hosts first-place Texas-San Antonio (6-1, 3-0) at 7 p.m. Saturday. The numbers the past two years were astonishing. Until its last home and away games in 2025, UTSA was on a 7-0 run in the Alamodome during conference play in which it outscored its opponents 338-177. It also had gone 0-7 on the road while being outscored 271-177. “We work really hard on the identity of our team, our culture and our brand, and it hasn’t been there on the road,” seventh-year Roadrunners coach Jeff Traylor said in July at American Conference media days. “We’ve been kind of fake. We’ve been kind of hypocritical. We haven’t been mentally tough. We are going to work deep, deep

Sumrall and now as the head man. “We needed that stadium on campus. The community needed that stadium. It’s allowed us to build something, and man, it’s a hard place for people to come in and play. Our crowd is awesome. Our students have become electric. We love playing at home.” Traylor felt the effects in 2023 when UTSA lost 29-16 at Yulman Stadium while committing five turnovers when both teams were 7-0 in conference play. “They are really hard to beat at home,” he said. “Their crowd is super. We’re going to have our work cut out for us, for sure. They invest heavily in their football program. They’ve got a great school, so a degree means something there, and they have a really good roster. When you have a pretty good roster, you invest and you hire good coaches, you get to win a lot of games.” UTSA beat Tulane 48-26 in the Alamodome last year, with quarterback Owen McCown going 31 of 33 for 370 yards and four touchdowns. The Wave rebounded to win the American for the second time in four years and will try to get payback on McCown and the Roadrunners this Saturday. “The score really had no indication of what a butt whipping it was,” Hall said of last year’s matchup. “We are a prideful program that doesn’t like to lose ever. We’ve talked about it. We’ve got a lot of players that were on that team, but we don’t have a lot that played. They’re a new team. We’re a new team, but at the same time it was a (motivational) butt whipping.”

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Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes, top, is stopped by Tulane defenders during a game at Yulman Stadium on Friday. The Green Wave hosts Texas-San Antonio on Saturday. on it. Are our kids getting enough sleep? Have I done a good job of making sure they are just as excited, just as fed well, just as hydrated as they were at home?” The early returns are positive. UTSA avenged a 49-10 loss at Texas State from 2024, scoring the goahead touchdown with 14 seconds left. It then limited Rice to 232 yards in another tight game. Those are baby steps but still represent a gigantic improvement away from home. The Roadrunners also are 4-0 in one-score contests after going 2-6 the previous two

seasons. This is more what the team looked like earlier in Traylor’s tenure, when it went 22-3 from 202022 in Conference USA play and 7-1 during its ﬁrst season in the American in 2023, losing only at Tulane. “Coach Traylor builds programs,” Tulane coach Will Hall said. “He builds leaders of men. He builds a culture. They play for the name in front of their chest. They don’t play as individuals. It’s a group that just plays hard in all facets.” There is nothing fake about Tulane’s home success. The Wave’s

31-17 win Friday against former frontrunner Memphis put it back in the American title conversation. Another Yulman Stadium victory against the new frontrunner eight days later would keep realistic hopes alive for a ﬁfth consecutive championship-game appearance. “The building of that stadium (it opened in 2014 after Tulane played in the Superdome from 1975 to 2013) and the turnaround of this program are very intertwined,” said Hall, who has been a part of all 10 consecutive home wins — ﬁrst as an assistant to former coach Jon

Beware unintended outcomes Ohio State QB Sayin from inevitable CFP expansion out indeﬁnitely after injuring throwing arm

The known universe isn’t expanding as fast as the College Football Playoff these days. Nothing official yet, but multiple reports say there is a handshake agreement between CFP leaders and ESPN for the playoff to expand from 12 to 24 teams, likely next season. Scott To review, colRabalais lege football has gone from no playoff to a BCS championship game after the 1998 season rotating among the bowls, to a separate BCS title game after the 2006 season, to a four-team CFP in 2014, to a 12-team CFP in 2024, to this. Why is this happening? “It’s just all money,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday. “Follow the money” has always been sage advice. In this case, though, a doubled CFP hardly promises doubled profits. A 24-team CFP likely would eliminate conference championship games, and ESPN (which televises the SEC, ACC and Big 12 title games) and Fox (Big Ten) will claw back hundreds of millions in rights fees. Including tickets and sponsorships, that’s reportedly $325 million total. According to Yahoo Sports, ESPN/ABC will pay about $345 million on top of its current $1.3 billion annual rights fees for the CFP (some games are on TNT and HBO Max). Ultimately, per Yahoo, that means only an extra $2.8 million per SEC school, $2.5 million for Big Ten teams, and $1.5 million more for Big 12 and ACC teams. So again, why expand? The answer is FOMO: Fear of missing out. LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry and coach Lane Kiffin both favor a 24-team CFP, especially since this season the Southeastern Conference went to a nine-game league schedule. Schools also must play one other program from a Power Four conference. “I think you can lose two to three games and still be a team that contends for a playoff,” Ausberry told the LSU Board of Supervisors last week. “There’s a lot of good teams we think in the SEC that can miss out.” SEC football coaches were sold on a nine-game conference schedule with the promise that the CFP would expand. Expansion would mean the difference between likely averaging four CFP teams as in the previous two

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza holds the CFP trophy after the Hoosiers’ 27-21 win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 19 in Miami Gardens, Fla. years to likely double that. Using this week’s AP poll to make a rough comparison, there are nine SEC teams ranked from 5-22. “When the decision was made by the league to go to nine games, I felt we have to go to 24,” Kifﬁn said Sunday. “Because we’re going to play these nine conference games, we’re going to have seasons with a lot of ninewin teams. “It gives you a better chance to get the right teams in.” One or two 9-3 teams could get in the CFP this year. A 24-team playoff likely will have some 8-4 teams, too. Does an 8-4 team deserve a title shot? Not really. It had its chance in the regular season. “Regular season” is where all the doomsayers say CFP expansion derails college football. Those in favor of expansion say it will enhance the regular season, with more teams in the playoff mix. I’m not in favor of expanding the CFP past 16 teams. But I also can’t say for sure which is right, the expansionists or the status quo crowd. One thing I am sure of: In this headlong rush to expand the CFP, the law of unintended consequences and the scarcity principle are being ignored. It seems every time there’s a major decision in college sports, there’s an unintended consequence or three that has been ignored. This all may lead to a

“super league” of the top 32-64 college football programs. Or the top schools may break away even from the SEC or Big Ten to play as football independents like Notre Dame. If that happens, what about the other sports? The NCAA basketball and baseball tournaments? Don’t tell me women’s tennis or gymnastics don’t matter, because Title IX guaranteeing equal access for men’s and women’s athletes is still the law. Then we come to the scarcity principle. To the surprise of no one, I’m going to make a Masters golf comparison here. The Masters had a ﬁeld of 91 players this year, compared to 156 in the U.S. Open. Tickets to Augusta National, even for practice rounds, are harder to get than an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s mansion. Making the Masters a scarce commodity has made it one of the most celebrated annual events in sports. And then there is future expansion. A 36-team playoff, anyone? Forty-eight? I wish there was leadership enough in college athletics so someone had the sense to tap the brakes on all these changes: conference realignment, broken rivalries, NIL, the CFP. Playoff expansion will come. Will the realization one day accompany it that the current powers have disﬁgured college sports beyond recognition? That I wish I knew.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Tuesday night that quarterback Julian Sayin will be out indeﬁnitely after injuring his throwing arm in the fourth quarter Saturday against Indiana. Day did not want to set a timeline for the junior’s return, but he left open the possibility that it could be for the rest of the season. The third-ranked Buckeyes (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) are on their bye week after rallying for a 19-15 victory over sixth-ranked Indiana. That gives Day, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the rest of the coaching staff time to evaluate if Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair is the best option at quarterback going into a pivotal primetime test at No. 16 Southern California on Oct. 31. Day said Fahey has had the edge the past couple of weeks. The freshman played 10 snaps against the Hoosiers and went 0 for 2. Fahey has played three games this season and is 9 of 13 for 203 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. St. Clair, a sophomore, has played two games and is 5 of 7 for 52 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Day can point to the 2014 national

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Continued from page 1C downtown hotel near the Arc de Triomphe. The league has a series of fan events scheduled in the city in the days leading up to the game. Likewise, Saints owner Gayle Benson and city and state ofﬁcials have daily social and business functions set for Wednesday through Saturday, including sessions coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development on Wednesday and Friday. All events are scheduled to continue as planned. “We’re in constant contact with the security services, the police security, and we’ve got good engagement with them well before these

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championship banner hanging inside the indoor practice ﬁeld at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to show Ohio State has done it. Braxton Miller suffered a right shoulder injury during the preseason and was replaced by J.T. Barrett, who then broke his right ankle against Michigan. Cardale Jones then took over and led the Buckeyes to three straight wins and their ﬁrst title in the College Football Playoff era. The stakes are high, though, for whoever steps in. After the road game at USC, the Buckeyes will host Oregon on Nov. 7, then play No. 24 Northwestern on Nov. 14, take a trip to Nebraska on Nov. 21, and finish the regular season against Michigan on Nov. 28. Smith said whoever goes under center, they will adapt the offensive scheme. Ohio State’s run game has been inconsistent, but it can take some of the pressure off. The receivers are led by Heisman Trophy favorite Jeremiah Smith, and the Buckeyes have one of the nation’s more experienced offensive lines. “You try to play to the strengths of the offense. You can have Aaron Rodgers or Peyton Manning and still need a run game,” Smith said. “With Luke, I like the way he prepares. For a guy who is young, he has a pro mindset. Tavian has a big arm and can extend plays. Both have strengths that you like.”

incidents were happening, so we’re getting daily briefings from the police,” Gosper said. “(Fans have) got to be aware of what’s being announced, because these demonstrations are announced when they’re going to happen. And then at that point you can manage where you are and what you’re doing. “These have happened in pockets of Paris, and they’ve not been near the stadium where we’re operating and so on. But it’s just a matter of being vigilant if things are announced as to where you might be at that time. But nothing’s announced for the coming week. Nothing’s been conﬁrmed. So we’re hoping we’ve got a clear runway now to the game and that there won’t be anything happening, but you’ve got to be alert and aware.”

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Dominican freshman hits mark in win over Chapelle BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

Dominican freshman Ella Baker was tasked with becoming the starting setter this volleyball season and achieved something special during Tuesday’s district match against Chapelle. Baker grew up playing volleyball with her older sister Molly Baker, who was the Dominican setter last season as a senior. Ella Baker has shined in place of Molly this year, and she reached 1,000 career assists in a 23-25, 25-11, 25-16, 25-10 victory over Chapelle. Ella Baker became the ﬁrst Dominican player to reach 1,000 assists as a freshman. She recorded a team-high 40 assists against Chapelle and was honored after Tuesday’s match at Dominican with an on-court announcement highlighting her achievement. “(Baker) has worked really hard,” Dominican coach Jessica Chatellier said. “She does a lot of extra work. To see all of that come together and for her to go out in a big match like this and (reach 1,000 assists) is amazing.” Molly Baker was an All-Metro

selection last season for Dominican with 1,215 assists. Ella Baker credited her older sister for teaching her the skills needed to be a successful setter. “I’ve worked so hard for this,” Ella Baker said. “(1,000 assists) means a lot to me following in my sister’s steps. (Molly and I) have been in the gym together since I was little. She’s taught me everything.” Ella Baker also recorded two kills and an ace in a match that saw Chapelle take the first set by two points. Dominican went on to win the next three sets by nine or more points. Early on, Dominican had trouble containing Chapelle senior Victoria McCann, who recorded 10 kills in the first set. McCann couldn’t find as much success against Dominican the rest of the way, totaling just nine more kills in the next three sets. “Our matchup wasn’t great in the first set,” Chatellier said. “I think moving into the second set, we got a better matchup and started moving at the pace that we normally run. We really got things going (on offense), and our defense was phe-

nomenal.” Dominican junior Hadley Bonifacic finished with a team-high 14 kills. Eighth grader Elle Diley had 12 kills along with a team-high five blocks. The majority of Diley’s kills came in the three sets that Dominican won. She had six kills and a block during the fourth set in which Dominican scored the final six points. Other key contributors for Dominican were sophomore Olivia Anderson with 11 kills and two aces, junior Hazel Roots with eight kills and senior Kaitlyn Byrd with six kills. McCann finished with a teamhigh 19 kills for Chapelle. Senior Audrey Dubuc had 13 kills and two blocks, and sophomore Isabelle Wilson led Chapelle with 21 assists. Dominican, now 26-4, is scheduled to play again Thursday on the road against St. Joseph’s. Chapelle (24-6) will be back in action at home Wednesday against Sacred Heart. Email Spencer Urquhart at surquhart@theadvocate.com.

Tipping off Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James, left, drives as New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby defends Tuesday in New York. The Sixers won 106-100. AP PHOTO BY FRANK FRANKLIN II

Week 8 football schedule All games 7 p.m. unless noted.

Thursday’s games

District 8-5A East Jefferson vs. Higgins at Memtsas, 6:30 p.m. John Ehret vs. Bonnabel at Yenni, 6:30 p.m. District 9-5A Chalmette vs. Edna Karr at Morris F.X. Jeff District 9-4A McMain vs. Kennedy at Gormley District 10-3A Booker T. Washington vs. De La Salle at Pan American Nondistrict Baker vs. Morris Jeff at Joe Brown

Friday’s games

District 6-5A Hammond at Covington Northshore at Fontainebleau Ponchatoula at Slidell St. Paul’s at Mandeville District 7-5A East St. John at Hahnville Terrebonne at Destrehan District 9-5A John Curtis vs. Jesuit at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond St. Augustine vs. Brother Martin at Gormley District 7-4A Franklinton at Lakeshore Hannan at Pearl River District 10-4A Kenner Discovery at Belle Chasse Northlake Christian at St. Helena

Young Audiences at Willow District 8-3A Pope John Paul II at Albany District 9-3A Berwick at St. Charles District 10-3A Sarah T. Reed vs. Haynes at Yenni District 11-3A Cohen vs. L.B. Landry vs. Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium Sophie B. Wright vs. Patrick Taylor at Memtsas District 11-2A Covenant Christian at Country Day, 4:30 p.m. Fisher at Newman District 10-1A Ascension Catholic at Riverside South Plaquemines at West St. John Nondistrict Carroll vs. Abramson at Joe Brown Calvary Baptist at Shaw Jewell Sumner at Salmen North Iberville at Ben Franklin Riverdale at Central Lafourche St. Martin’s at Varnado

Saturday’s games

District 8-5A West Jefferson vs. Warren Easton at Pan American, 3 p.m. District 9-5A Holy Cross vs. Rummel at Yenni, 2 p.m. District 9-4A Carver vs. McDonogh 35 at Gormley, 2 p.m. District 11-3A Thomas Jefferson vs. Jefferson Rise at Memtsas

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Odds NFL Thursday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at CHICAGO 1½ 3 (50½) New England

Sunday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Pittsburgh 1½ 3½ (44½) at NO at CAROLINA 1½ 3½ (44½) Tampa Bay Cleveland 3 1½ (37½) at TENN at NY JETS 2½ 4½ (39½) Miami San Francisco 4½ 3½ (49½) at ATLANTA at HOUSTON 5½ 9½ (43½) NY Giants at MINNESOTA 3 6½ (41½) Indianapolis at BALTIMORE 3½ 2½ (51½) Cincinnati Denver 7½ 4½ (43½) at ARIZONA at DETROIT 1½ 3 (53½) Green Bay LA Rams 8½ 4½ (48½) at LAS VGS at SEATTLE 3 2½ (42½) Kansas City

Monday FAVORITE Dallas

OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 3 4½ (44½) at PHILA

College football Wednesday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG N. Mexico St 2½ 2½ (45½) at SAM HOU.

Thursday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Liberty 9½ 10½ (50½) at KENSW ST James Madison12½ 10½ (56½) at APP ST at MEMPHIS 10½ 10 (54½) E.Carolina

Friday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at VIRGINIA 6½ 1½ (47½) Duke at UCONN 15½ 14½ (49½) UMass at TULSA 1½ 1½ (54½) Army Air Force 5½ 4½ (46½) at WYOMNG NC State 7½ 6½ (55½) at STANFRD

Saturday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at SMU 17½ 19½ (55½) Cal LSU 6½ 7½ (51½) at AUBURN at TCU 6½ 9½ (56½) W. Virginia at MIAMI (FL) 23½ 20½ (50½) Pittsburgh at N’WESTERN 16½ 16½ (58½) Rutgers at TOLEDO 2½ 3 (45½) W. Michigan Texas Tech 11½ 10½ (56½) at CINCIN. Indiana 6½ 7 (41½) at MICHIGN at FLA ATLANTC10½ 7½ (52½) Rice Miami (OH) 1 2½ (40½) at C. MICH at KENT STATE 3½ 3 (46½) Akron Baylor 2½ 3 (53½) at KANSAS Oregon 13½ 8½ (50½) at ILLINOIS Hawaii 7 3½ (47½) at N.ILLINS at BUFFALO 4½ 3½ (44½) Bowl. Green at S.CAROLINA 2½ 2½ (50½) Tennessee at GA TECH 5½ 4 (49½) Boston Coll Oklahoma 2½ 4½ (44½) at MISS ST at UCLA 13½ 14 (44½) Mich St at ALABAMA 2½ 14 (50½) Texas A&M North Texas 1½ 2½ (62½) at NAVY at BALL STATE 9½ 14½ (50½) Sacramnt St BYU 9½ 6½ (43½) at UCF Iowa 2½ 6½ (40½) at MINN. Kansas State 2½ 3½ (56½) at ARIZN ST at TROY 17½ 14½ (50½) UL Monroe at OHIO 9½ 12½ (48½) E.Michigan UL 10½ 10½ (52½) at SO. MISS at LA. TECH 8½ 12½ (45½) Old Domin. at NEVADA 5½ 4½ (46½) San Jose St Boise State 16½ 12½ (51½) at WASH ST San Diego State 1½ 1½ (63½) at COLO ST Georgia State 1½ 2½ (58½) at ARK ST at OKLA ST 14½ 13½ (56½) Colorado at CLEMSON 1½ 2½ (49½) Va. Tech at KENTUCKY 9½ 10½ (51½) Vanderbilt USC 1½ 3 (49½) at WISCNSN at ARIZONA 10 10½ (50½) Iowa State at TEXAS 9½ 3½ (53½) Ole Miss at TEXAS ST 9½ 12½ (61½) Utah State at N.CAROLINA 9½ 8½ (46½) Syracuse UTSA 4 2½ (51½) at TULANE at N. MEXICO 3½ 4½ (41½) N. Dak. St. at UTAH 5½ 6½ (56½) Houston

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Wednesday

FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at ORLANDO 3½ (236½) Atlanta at WASHINGTON 4½ (239½) Milwaukee at TORONTO 9½ (236½) Chicago at BROOKLYN 2½ (218½) Charlotte at MIAMI 1½ (243½) Minnesota Indiana 3½ (239½) at NEW ORLEANS at MEMPHIS 1½ (239½) Utah at HOUSTON 8½ (230½) Dallas at PORTLAND 3½ (231½) Phoenix at LA LAKERS 6½ (233½) Golden State at LA CLIPPERS 5½ (228½) Sacramento

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Finals

(Best-of-5)

Golden State 1, Atlanta 1

Saturday, Oct. 17: Golden State 68, Atlanta 64 Monday, Oct. 19: Atlanta 79, Golden State 65 Wednesday, Oct. 21: Golden State at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24: Golden State at Atlanta, noon Monday, Oct. 26: Atlanta at Golden State, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, Oct. 29: Golden State at Atlanta,

TBA x-Saturday, Oct. 31: Atlanta at Golden State, TBA

Late Monday Atlanta 79, Golden State 65

ATLANTA (79): Hillmon 0-2 2-2 2, Howard 2-7 0-0 5, Reese 10-16 9-11 30, Canada 3-14 5-6 13, Gray 4-11 7-8 18, Bonner 2-7 5-6 9, Okot 0-0 0-0 0, Borlase 0-5 2-2 2, Walker-Kimbrough 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-62 30-35 79. GOLDEN STATE (65): Thornton 1-3 0-0 2, Zandalasini 1-8 2-2 5, Stokes 0-0 0-0 0, Burton 4-9 1-1 11, Williams 3-15 7-7 14, Amihere 1-1 0-0 2, Salaun 0-2 0-0 0, Charles 3-7 0-0 9, Gueye 0-1 0-0 0, Chen 3-4 2-2 8, Hayes 5-11 4-7 14. Totals 21-61 16-19 65. Atlanta 18 21 21 19 — 79 Golden State 21 16 9 19 — 65 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 7-25 (Gray 3-6, Canada 2-6, Reese 1-1, Howard 1-5, Hillmon 0-1, Bonner 0-3, Borlase 0-3), Golden State 7-24 (Charles 3-5, Burton 2-4, Zandalasini 1-4, Williams 1-6, Salaun 0-1, Thornton 0-1, Hayes 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Atlanta 36 (Reese 16), Golden State 32 (Stokes 11). Assists—Atlanta 17 (Canada 10), Golden State 10 (Chen, Hayes 3). Total Fouls—Atlanta 18, Golden State 23. A—18,064 (18,064).

NBA glance

Tuesday’s games

Detroit 121, Boston 113 Philadelphia at New York, n Oklahoma City at San Antonio, n

Wednesday’s games

Atlanta at Orlando, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Washington, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Indiana at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Utah at Memphis, 7 p.m. Dallas at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Portland, 9 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games

Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Denver at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s games

Chicago at Milwaukee, 3 p.m. Atlanta at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Dallas at Indiana, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Orlando, 6 p.m. New York at Boston, 6 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 6 p.m. Detroit at Miami, 7 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 9 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Pro baseball MLB postseason glance LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(Best-of-7)

American League Tampa Bay 4, Cleveland 2

Monday, Oct. 12: Cleveland 7, Tampa Bay 3 Tuesday, Oct. 13: Tampa Bay 3, Cleveland 1 Thursday, Oct. 15: Cleveland 3, Tampa Bay 2 Friday, Oct. 16: Tampa Bay at Cleveland, ppd. Saturday, Oct. 17: Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 3 Sunday, Oct. 18: Tampa Bay 3, Cleveland 1 Monday, Oct. 19: Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 3

National League Milwaukee 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0

Sunday, Oct. 11: Game 1: Milwaukee 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 Monday, Oct. 12: Game 2: Milwaukee 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Wednesday, Oct. 14: Game 3: Milwaukee 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 Thursday, Oct. 15: Game 4: Milwaukee 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4

Late Monday

Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 3

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Lauter (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Seymour (Ball-Overturned to Strike). Umpires—Home, Chad Fairchild; First, Nestor Ceja; Second, Carlos Torres; Third, Bill Miller; Right, Jordan Baker; Left, Mark Ripperger. T—2:55. A—40,230 (25,025).

Pro football AMERICAN CONFERENCE Buffalo New England N.Y. Jets Miami South Jacksonville Indianapolis Houston Tennessee North Cleveland Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati West Kansas City Denver Las Vegas L.A. Chargers

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N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Dallas Washington South Carolina Atlanta New Orleans Tampa Bay North Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit West San Francisco Seattle Arizona L.A. Rams

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San Francisco 23, Washington 17

Thursday’s game

New England at Chicago, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday’s games

Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans at Saint-Denis, FRA, 8:30 a.m. Cincinnati at Baltimore, noon Cleveland at Tennessee, noon Indianapolis at Minnesota, noon Miami at N.Y. Jets, noon N.Y. Giants at Houston, noon San Francisco at Atlanta, noon Tampa Bay at Carolina, noon Denver at Arizona, 3:05 p.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 3:25 p.m. L.A. Rams at Las Vegas, 3:25 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 7:20 p.m. Open: Buffalo, Jacksonville, L.A. Chargers, Washington

Monday, Oct. 26

Dallas at Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m.

Late Monday

San Francisco 23, Washington 17

Washington 3 0 7 7 — 17 San Francisco 13 7 3 0 — 23 First Quarter SF—Kittle 11 pass from Purdy (Pineiro kick), 10:53. Was—FG Stevens 51, 8:48. SF—C.McCaffrey 1 run (kick failed), 4:09. Second Quarter SF—C.McCaffrey 1 run (Pineiro kick), :13. Third Quarter SF—FG Pineiro 33, 5:56. Was—Diggs 1 pass from Daniels (Stevens kick), :15. Fourth Quarter Was—R.White 9 pass from Daniels (Stevens kick), 9:22. A—71,561. Was SF First downs 19 20 Total Net Yards 314 375 Rushes-yards 17-53 29-126 Passing 261 249 Punt Returns 0-0 1-2 Kickoff Returns 3-72 3-82 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 29-40-0 21-29-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-39 2-15 Punts 3-52.0 4-47.75 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 7-66 11-88 Time of Possession 30:15 29:45 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Washington, White 7-27, McNichols 5-13, Daniels 4-10, Ekeler 1-3. San Francisco, McCaffrey 16-64, Black 8-34, Purdy 5-28. PASSING—Washington, Daniels 29-40-0-300. San Francisco, Purdy 21-29-0-264. RECEIVING—Washington, Okonkwo 7-69, Diggs 6-44, Burks 4-66, White 4-30, Williams 3-50, Ekeler 2-4, McLaurin 1-27, Brown 1-6, Bates 1-4. San Francisco, McCaffrey 9-53, Kittle 5-69, Evans 3-94, Watkins 1-22, Cooks 1-13, Juszczyk 1-10, Black 1-3. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

College football National schedule Tuesday

Wednesday

SOUTHWEST New Mexico St. (2-4) at Sam Houston St. (1-5), 7 p.m.

Thursday

NFL glance East

EAST Missouri St. at Delaware, n South Alabama at Marshall, n SOUTH Middle Tennessee (3-3) at FIU (3-3), 6 p.m.

SOUTH Liberty (5-1) at Kennesaw St. (1-5), 6 p.m. James Madison (7-0) at Appalachian St. (4-2), 6 p.m. East Carolina (3-3) at Memphis (5-2), 6:30 p.m.

Friday

EAST NC Central (2-5) at Delaware St. (4-3), 4 p.m. Yale (3-2) at Penn (2-3), 6 p.m. UMass (4-3) at UConn (3-3), 6 p.m. SOUTH Duke (4-2) at Virginia (4-3), 6 p.m. SOUTHWEST Army (4-2) at Tulsa (4-3), 7:30 p.m. FAR WEST Air Force (5-1) at Wyoming (4-3), 8 p.m. NC State (3-3) at Stanford (3-4), 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 24

EAST New Hampshire (2-6) at Merrimack (2-5), 11 a.m. Stonehill (2-5) at LIU Brooklyn (3-5), 11 a.m. New Haven (2-5) at CCSU (3-3), 11 a.m. St. Thomas (Minn.) (5-2) at Marist (4-3), 11 a.m. Albany (NY) (4-3) at Rhode Island (4-3), 11 a.m. Wagner (1-6) at Duquesne (2-4), 11 a.m. Cornell (3-2) at Brown (2-3), 11 a.m. Bucknell (1-6) at Holy Cross (2-5), noon Campbell (6-1) at Maine (1-6), noon Lafayette (2-4) at Fordham (2-6), noon Dartmouth (2-3) at Columbia (4-1), 12:30 p.m. Mercyhurst (1-6) at Robert Morris (3-4), 1 p.m. Stony Brook (4-3) at Bryant (5-2), 1 p.m. Princeton (4-1) at Harvard (5-0), 2 p.m. Howard (3-4) at Morgan St. (5-2), 2 p.m. North Texas (4-2) at Navy (2-4), 2:30 p.m. Bowling Green (2-5) at Buffalo (4-3), 2:30 p.m. Lehigh (6-1) at Villanova (3-4), 2:30 p.m. SOUTH Pittsburgh (5-2) at Miami (6-0), 11 a.m. LSU (5-2) at Auburn (4-2), 11 a.m. Rice (1-6) at FAU (4-2), 11 a.m. Jackson St. (6-1) at Bethune-Cookman (4-3), noon ETSU (5-2) at VMI (0-7), 12:30 p.m. Norfolk St. (4-3) at SC State (5-2), 12:30 p.m. Tarleton St. (7-0) at West Georgia (1-6), 1 p.m. Tennessee Tech (6-1) at The Citadel (2-5), 1 p.m. Samford (1-6) at Furman (2-5), 1 p.m. Monmouth (NJ) (5-2) at Hampton (1-6), 1 p.m. Stetson (1-6) at Morehead St. (1-6), 1 p.m. Colgate (4-3) at Richmond (5-2), 1 p.m. Chattanooga (4-3) at W. Carolina (3-4), 1:30 p.m. Nicholls (2-5) at Northwestern St. (0-7), 2 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff (3-3) at Florida A&M (2-5), 2 p.m. West Florida (4-2) at E. Kentucky (2-5), 2 p.m. Boston College (3-3) at Georgia Tech (2-4), 2:30 p.m. Tennessee (6-1) at South Carolina (3-3), 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M (4-3) at Alabama (5-2), 2:30 p.m. BYU (6-0) at UCF (3-3), 2:30 p.m. Oklahoma (3-3) at Mississippi St. (4-2), 2:30 p.m. Charleston Southern (3-4) at Tennessee St. (2-5), 2:30 p.m. Georgetown (2-4) at William & Mary (3-4), 2:30 p.m. UL-Monroe (0-6) at Troy (3-3), 3 p.m. Old Dominion (2-5) at Louisiana Tech (4-2), 4 p.m. UL (5-2) at Southern Miss. (1-5), 4 p.m. Virginia Tech (5-2) at Clemson (4-2), 6 p.m. Austin Peay (6-2) at North Alabama (4-3), 6 p.m. Vanderbilt (3-4) at Kentucky (6-1), 6:30 p.m. Syracuse (2-4) at North Carolina (4-2), 6:30 p.m. UTSA (6-1) at Tulane (3-3), 7 p.m. MIDWEST Rutgers (2-4) at Northwestern (5-1), 11 a.m. San Diego (3-4) at Dayton (5-1), 11 a.m. Indiana (6-1) at Michigan (4-2), 11 a.m. W. Michigan (5-2) at Toledo (5-2), 11 a.m. Texas Tech (6-0) at Cincinnati (4-2), 11 a.m. Akron (1-6) at Kent St. (2-5), noon Presbyterian (4-3) at Valparaiso (3-4), noon Baylor (4-2) at Kansas (2-4), noon Butler (5-2) at Drake (2-5), noon Miami (Ohio) (4-3) at Cent. Michigan (3-4), noon North Dakota (6-2) at South Dakota (6-2), 1 p.m. N. Iowa (3-3) at S. Illinois (3-5), 1 p.m. Murray St. (1-6) at S. Dakota St. (5-2), 2 p.m. Oregon (4-2) at Illinois (3-3), 2 p.m. Chicago State (1-6) at Lindenwood (Mo.) (2-4), 2 p.m. Indiana St. (2-5) at Illinois St. (5-2), 2 p.m. SE Missouri (4-3) at E. Illinois (2-5), 2 p.m. Sacramento St. (1-6) at Ball St. (2-5), 2:30 p.m. Iowa (5-1) at Minnesota (4-2), 2:30 p.m. Hawaii (1-6) at N. Illinois (0-6), 2:30 p.m. UT Martin (3-4) at W. Illinois (3-4), 3 p.m. E. Michigan (4-4) at Ohio (5-2), 3 p.m. Southern Cal (6-1) at Wisconsin (4-2), 6:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST West Virginia (4-3) at TCU (3-3), 11 a.m. California (3-4) at SMU (5-1), 11 a.m. Southern (3-4) at Texas Southern (1-5), 2 p.m. Houston Christian (4-3) at Lamar (5-2), 3 p.m.

McNeese St. (3-4) at Incarnate Word (3-4), 4 p.m. UT Rio Grande Valley (3-4) at Cent. Arkansas (2-5), 4 p.m. SE Louisiana (4-3) at Stephen F. Austin (7-0), 5 p.m. Colorado (2-4) at Oklahoma St. (4-2), 6 p.m. Prairie View (3-5) at East Texas A&M (2-5), 6 p.m. Georgia St. (4-2) at Arkansas St. (3-4), 6 p.m. Utah St. (2-4) at Texas State (3-3), 6:30 p.m. Mississippi (5-1) at Texas (4-2), 6:30 p.m. FAR WEST Weber St. (5-3) at Montana St. (6-1), 2 p.m. Michigan St. (2-5) at UCLA (6-0), 2:30 p.m. Kansas St. (4-2) at Arizona St. (3-3), 2:45 p.m. San Jose St. (4-3) at Nevada (2-4), 4 p.m. S. Utah (3-4) at Idaho (2-5), 4 p.m. Utah Tech (0-7) at Cal Poly (4-4), 4 p.m. Boise St. (5-1) at Washington St. (1-6), 5 p.m. Portland St. (2-5) at Idaho St. (4-3), 5 p.m. San Diego St. (3-4) at Colorado St. (2-4), 5:30 p.m. N. Colorado (3-5) at UC Davis (4-3), 6 p.m. Iowa St. (3-3) at Arizona (5-1), 6:30 p.m. N. Dakota St. (6-1) at New Mexico (5-1), 9 p.m. Houston (6-1) at Utah (6-0), 9:15 p.m.

State schedule

LSU (5-2) at Auburn (4-2), 11 a.m. Nicholls (2-5) at Northwestern St. (0-7), 2 p.m. Southern (3-4) at Texas Southern (1-5), 2 p.m. UL-Monroe (0-6) at Troy (3-3), 3 p.m. Old Dominion (2-5) at Louisiana Tech (4-2), 4 p.m. UL (5-2) at Southern Miss. (1-5), 4 p.m. SE Louisiana (4-3) at Stephen F. Austin (7-0), 5 p.m. UTSA (6-1) at Tulane (3-3), 7 p.m. McNeese St. (3-4) at Incarnate Word (3-4), 4 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with RHP Connor Cooke and LHP Jayvien Sandridge on minor league contracts.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Signed F Jaden McDaniels to a contract extension.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed LB Bradyn Swinson to the practice squad. Released S Mark Perry from the practice squad. ATLANTA FALCONS — Waived LB Bralen Trice. Signed LB T.J. Quinn to the practice squad. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Waived LB Carl Jones Jr. Signed K Jake Moody to the practice squad. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed CB Tre’Davious White to the practice squad. Released CB A.J. Woods from the practice squad. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Waived OT Albert Reese. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed S Russ Yeast from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed LB Emany Johnson and TE Josh Kattus to the practice squad. Released S Isaiah Nwokobia from the practice squad. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed OT Andrew Coker, P Wes Pahl and S John Saunders to the practice squad. Released TE Devin Culp and DT Chris Williams from the practice squad. Placed WR Bub Means on the practice squad/injured list. DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived CB Caelen Carson. Signed S Juanyeh Thomas from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed QB Kyle Trask to the practice squad. DETROIT LIONS — Signed DT Aidan Keanaaina to the practice squad. Released DT Chris Smith from the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DT Mazi Smith to the practice squad. Released RB Damon Bankston from the practice squad. HOUSTON TEXANS — Waived LB Jamal Hill. Signed DT Kyonte Hamilton and DB Collin Wright to the practice squad. Released DT Aaron Graves and QB Mark Gronowski from the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed WR Mecole Hardman and P Thomas Morstead to the practice squad. Released WR Eli Pancol from the practice squad. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Waived LB Cam Jones. Designated LB Cooper McDonald to return from injured reserve. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Waived WR Corey Rucker from injured reserve. LOS ANGELES RAMS — Placed WR Davante Adams and NT Poona Ford on injured reserve. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Waived DB Storm Duck from the reserve/physically unable to perform list and LB Andre Jones. Released K Riley Patterson. Signed DE Rodney McGraw from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed K Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed CB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Waived WR Jeremiah Webb from injured reserve. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed T Alan Herron to the practice squad. Released WR Kevin Austin from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Released RB Najee Harris and OLB Jihad Ward. Signed LB Trace Ford from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed WR Jason Brownlee to the practice squad. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Waived RB Jaydon Blue and RB Carson Steele with an injury designation. Signed RB Elijah Mitchell to the practice squad. Released C James Brockermeyer and RB Ian Wheeler from the practice squad. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad.

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There’s no pho at this novel Vietnamese restaurant Moi serves home cooking with new dishes to crave

BY IAN McNULTY Staff writer

Those who were not lucky enough to grow up eating Vietnamese food at home had to learn about it out in the world, usually at restaurants. Often the ﬁrst gateway is pho, the fragrant beef noodle soup that’s nearly ubiquitous on menus. Many restaurants have pho written right into the name. So when a Vietnamese restaurant chooses to forego pho, it is making a statement. That was immediately notable about Moi (2809 St. Claude Ave.), the cottagesized restaurant that Selena Nguyen and her daughters opened near the Press Street railroad tracks last year. The menu focuses instead on dishes that are normally only found around the family table or at a festival. Dining here can feel like pulling up a seat at a family feast, and it has unlocked a new range of cravings over the past year.

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La Crepe Nanou sets a seductive, casually romantic scene for French cuisine in Uptown New Orleans.

PARIS ON A PLATE With the Saints in France, ﬁnd vicarious travel with a meal or game-day snacks BY IAN McNULTY

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Selena Nguyen prepares bun rieu soup at her family’s Moi Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans.

Boucherie attempts a big change to survive

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he Saints are in Paris for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and plenty of Who Dats have made the trip, too. The unrest roiling the streets around France means these are not exactly idyllic times in the City of Light. But still, for Saints fans staying home, knowing that friends are exploring the bistros and bakeries in Paris may stir envie. That means it’s time for a little vicarious travel through the table. Let’s take a romp around some très French spots to hit this week, from date night bistros to a quick bakery lunch, and consider some ideas to Frenchify your Sunday

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Restaurants everywhere are contending with higher costs, more competition and a changing business climate. At one long-running New Orleans restaurant, the answer is to stop operating as a conventional restaurant. Boucherie (8115 Jeannette St.) has been a ﬁxture of the Carrollton neighborhood for nearly two decades, but now has shifted to events and catering.

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Ice cream melts over the top of tarte tatin, a French dessert at the very French Feliciana restaurant in Covington.

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The baguette is a centerpiece of the offerings at Celtica French Bakery in Lakeview. morning game watch gathering.

Bistro bound Café Degas (3127 Esplanade A Ave.), the restaurant that Paris native Jacques Soulas co-founded n decades ago, feels like the most French place in New Orleans. That goes beyond the menu of bistro classics and gets to the b casually debonair feel of a patio c rrestaurant ﬁlled with charm and characters, and a tree trunk growc ing through the middle of it all. La Crepe Nanou (1410 Robert St.) is the most cinematic of French restaurants, setting a mood between the art glass pan-

els, red curtains and snooping lines, like a postcard image of art nouveau style. Order the fondue (it’s enough for four people, at least) and the mussels and keep the baguettes coming. Some restaurants can serve a sense of transport in a single dish. At Le Moyne Bistro (746 Tchoupitoulas St.), that could be a slab of the pate de campagne or the steak tartare at the bar with a dapper cocktail or a glass from the deep wine list. In Covington, the new Feliciana (405 E. Gibson St.) goes big

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La Boulangerie is a French bakery and cafe on Magazine Street in New Orleans.

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Continued from page 1D on rustic French ﬂavors with daily specials and across a regular menu that starts with a pate that’s an ode to the long-gone La Provence. That was a northshore destination restaurant for a French dining experience, and Feliciana has inherited that role today. Whatever happens on the field on Sunday, the early start means it will be all over well before noon, leaving the rest of the day clear for Saints fans. Could there be a better spot for brunch in this weather than the open air, gardenlike patio at N7 (1117 Monegut St.)? The food is French with a subtle Japanese inﬂuence, and the setting is a vision of Provence in the 9th Ward.

Patisserie please Some travelers will return from France with more stories about patisseries than sightseeing. An appreciation for pastry and bread seems baked in to French culture. This is strongly represented at Celtica (218 Allen Toussaint Blvd.), the Lakeview bakery cafe that exudes the smells of fresh bread, baked apples for the tartes Tatin and rich chocolate that fills flaky-crisp croissants. The glass-lined cases are filled with gleaming tarts, delicate pastries and palmsized quiches. Celtica was opened six years ago by French-born baker Dominique Rizzo, though his history goes back much further. He was a co-

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2026. There are 71 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 21, 2014, Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide for shooting and killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The conviction was later upgraded to murder; Pistorius was released on parole in January 2024. Also on this date: In 1797, the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, also known as “Old Ironsides,” was christened in Boston Harbor. In 1805, a British fleet commanded by Vice Adm. Horatio Nelson defeated a French-Spanish fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar; Nelson, however, was killed. In 1940, Ernest Hemingway’s novel “For Whom the Bell Tolls” was first published. In 1944, U.S. troops cap-

tured the German city of Aachen — the ﬁrst German city to fall to American forces in World War II. In 1959, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum opened in New York. In 1966, 144 people, 116 of them children, were killed when a coal waste landslide engulfed a school and some 20 houses in Aberfan, Wales. In 2013, a seventh grader at Sparks Middle School in Sparks, Nevada, shot and killed a teacher and wounded two classmates before taking his own life. In 2021, Actor Alec Baldwin was pointing a gun on the set of the Western movie “Rust” in New Mexico when it went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Charges of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin were dropped in July 2024. In 2024, jury selection began in the trial of a U.S.

Marine Corps veteran, Daniel Penny, for placing a man who was acting erratically on a New York City subway train in May 2023 in a deadly chokehold. In December 2024, Penny was cleared of all charges, including criminally negligent homicide. In 2025, Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s ﬁrst female prime minister. Today’s birthdays: Rock singer Manfred Mann is 86. TV’s Judge Judy Sheindlin is 84. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is 77. Film director Catherine Hardwicke is 71. Actor Ken Watanabe is 67. Republican Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina is 55. Actor Andrew Scott is 50. Actor Will Estes is 48. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is 46. Model Amber Rose is 43. Actor Glenn Powell is 38. Country singer Kane Brown is 33. Singer Doja Cat is 31. Actor Ashley Liao is 25.

The cheese case overflows with options from around the country and overseas at St. James Cheese Co. founder of La Boulangerie, which he sold years later to chef Donald Link’s company. Today, La Boulangerie (4600 Magazine St.) is a much expanded and bustling bakery cafe. Alongside its many sweet contributions to caloric temptation (oh, that salted peanut pie …), there’s a sandwich called le Parisien that instantly conjures the simple perfection of the Euro train station sandwich. Stacked in the bakery case, ready for grab-andgo service, it’s just ham, cheese, butter and cornichons on crackly-crunchy baguette. The ham, made by sister restaurant Butcher, is worthy of a charcuterie board all on its own. Eating one of these at a sidewalk table by the ivy-covered walls is a lunch break vacation; or get a few to cut up and share on a platter for game day. Le Ponce (3133 Ponce de Leon St.), the bakery from Café Degas, has a specialty in Chouquettes, two-bite pastry puffs perfect with an

Crossaint breakfast sandwiches are part of the menu at Le Ponce, a French cafe and coffee house in New Orleans.

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Rise, shine, eat Pregaming looks different when kick off is at 8:30 a.m. Make hosting an early game-day party look effortless, as the French would, by outsourcing the preparation to specialists. Procure pastries from the bakeries above beforehand (Celtica, La Boulangerie and Le Ponce all open early on Sundays), and add cheese and tins and jars of specialty noshes and nibbles to assemble a continental sideboard spread. St. James Cheese Co. (5004 Prytania St., 641 Tchoupitoulas St.), the city’s own world-class cheesemonger, is teaming with epicurean delights, including French butter, which just makes any anything better. The Keife and Co. (801 Howard Ave.) wine shop is another good option with a beautiful gourmet foods counter between the wine racks. And remember, the delis at Martin Wine Cellar (3827 Baronne St., 714 Elmeer St.) locations open at 10 a.m. on Sundays, handy for a halftime run to restock. If the game is going well for the Saints, it might be time for more Champagne. Hey, it could happen. Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate. com.

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with all of this, adding a strip of pressed rice noodle Continued from page 1D cake and then a dose of the darkly pungent sauce, which zings with a deeply sour, savory flavor. What to order Moi was initially serving Start with the stuffed tofu this platter with pork intesdish, called dau hu nhoi thit tines too, though that part is sot ca chua. This is not a veg- off the menu now. It’s still a etarian option. The cubes of very boldly flavored propotofu are turned into pockets sition without the offal. barely encasing fat, bouncy pork meatballs. They’re A different soup fried and then braised in a The house soup is bun tomato sauce that’s chunky, rieu, which turns up at a bright and similar to an Ital- few local restaurants, but ian version but with a tangy I have not found another so robust. hint of fish sauce. The clear broth is stacked The calamari salad, goi muc, starts with a base of with a quiche-like cake chopped cabbage and adds of minced crab and pork, the crisp sweetness of sliced roughly formed pork meatgreen apple and wisps of balls, fried tofu wedges, fresh herbs. The vegetable a chunk of ham hock and crunch and cool, tender, gen- a slice of congealed pork tly chewy bite-sized strands blood cake, minerally but of squid gives a pleasing otherwise mild in flavor. There are handfuls of herbs contrast to a light dish. The fermented shrimp and cabbage and sprouts to platter (bun dau mam tom) add through the meal to cut is a build-your-own propo- the richness. The best way to order at sition, with the fermented shrimp sauce as its center- Moi is to share a smattering point. Combine bits of roast of dishes, and many availpork with fried tofu and able in small or full porpieces of mashed shrimp tions, helpful for broader paste torn from sugarcane sampling. skewers. There are more familiar Make little lettuce wraps dishes on the menu, using

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Boucherie restaurant in New Orleans has its roots as a food truck from a fine dining chef and has evolved since opening in 2008.

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Continued from page 1D Chef/owner Nathanial Zimet has a new business model that cuts out daily service, at least most of the time, to instead focus on hosting parties and private dinners in the cottage restaurant and around the lush outdoor spaces Boucherie has gradually developed around it. “It hasn’t been working, and it hasn’t been working for a long time,” Zimet said of the normal business model. “This has been a long time coming. It’s a depressing reality that we lose money every single month. So to continue, we need to cut out the unknowns, and the big unknown is who’s coming in today.” Boucherie will resume something like regular service during spans that have been busy, namely in December with its Reveillon prix ﬁxe menu and August for Coolinary menus, as well as for certain holi-

days, like Valentine’s Day. Essentially, Zimet will run Boucherie as a restaurant for the times when that has proven ﬁnancially viable. The chef’s second restaurant, Bourrèe (1510 S. Carrollton Ave.), located around the corner and connected by an L-shaped garden space, continues as usual. It’s a fast/casual, counter service eatery for sandwiches and wings and smoked Cajun meats. This is a much “lighter lift” than the demand of the more upscale Boucherie, the chef said. Zimet came up through New Orleans fine dining. He started a food truck in 2006, serving late-night food with a chef’s touch. It was perhaps the ﬁrst manifestation of the modern food truck trend in New Orleans, and the truck is still part of his operation today. In 2008, the food truck led to the restaurant Boucherie, staking out ground for midrange upscale/casual dining, with elevated versions of his food truck fare. Wagyu brisket, black-

ened shrimp on a grit cake, smoked scallops and Krispy Kreme doughnut bread pudding became signatures. Zimet has tried other tactics to manage the business, including closing outright for the slowest months of summer and adding a ﬁvecourse chef’s tasting menu. Closing for regular dining room service means shifting Boucherie, not ending it, he said. In Cajun culture, a boucherie implies a party held around a shared feast. He foresees parties and art markets and other events around the Boucherie and Bourree spaces. “We’re not disappearing, it’s the same chefs, the same space, the same staff, but with a safer approach for us,” Zimet said. Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate. com.

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Fermented shrimp platters and tofu stuffed with pork meatballs are served at Moi, a Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans with a menu of home-style dishes.

a great banh mi sandwich, egg rolls and bun rice noodle bowls. But it’s these distinctive homestyle dishes that make Moi stand out. The restaurant is BYOB. Helpfully, Faubourg Wines (2805 St. Claude Ave.) is right next door (the wine shop is closed Monday though, so plan accordingly). Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate. com.

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The Panda King Grand Ballroom housed the recent Asian Pacific American Society Gala, which drew hundreds of socializers for “One Soil, Many Blooms,” as it was titled. The motto is “Unity Through Diversity.” Among the major supporters was the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. PROVIDED PHOTOS Mastheaders Lily Yang, Cynthia Lee Sheng, Regina Howe, Soomin Jung of the nonprofit organization, APAS, which is “devoted to enhancing education, ethnic pride, and disseminating cultural awareness…” are president Tu Dave Nguyen, Vietnam, who emphasized the society’s spirit of connection; vice presidents Sheila Lumod-Jumoad (first) and Gerlie San Agustin (second), both Philippines; secretary Nellie Yip Underwood, China; and treasurer Dr. Wendy Jung, Taiwan. Grace Chan, China, is the most recent past president. The thrills of the Traditional Lion Dance by the Marrero Lion Dance Team opened the APAS Gala program. Then came the introduction of the masters of ceremonies Sula Kim and Dr. Jung; the welcome address by gala chair Underwood; and the keynote by guest speaker Jefferson Parish PresiSheila Lumod-Jumoad, Grace Chan, Gerlie dent Cynthia Lee Sheng. Dinner, a seated, family-style one of Chinese cuisine, was followed by the A.N.U. San Agustin cultural performance of young Vietnamese dancers, and the recognition of the 2027-2028 executive board, awards and contestants. A highlight of the annual fundraising gala is the presentation of the Frank Hara Community Service Excellence Awards. One of the APAS founders and chair from 19831984, Hara had a passion for preserving the culture and heritage of the various Asian communities in and around Greater New Orleans. Take a bow 2026 recipients, Louis Kong, China, architect and fitness professional; Sun Kim, Korea, violinist and founder with spouse Kee Lee of Crown Products, Inc.; Dr. Catherine C. Lo, Philippines, audiologist, who established a hearing bank; the above Grace Chan, Tu Dave Nguyen, Skpmay Randolph, Ms. APAS 2022, educator and ceramicist; and Tap Bui, Vietnam, Nellie Yip Underwood co-executive director of Sông Community Development Corporation and one of Gambit’s 40 under 40 Class of 2024. As another representative of the Philippines, Skpmay “Pia” Randolph caught the spotlight as APAS Ambassador 2025. The candidates for 2026 were Souen Nhem, Cambodia, whose family survived the Khmer Rouge era and is now a public safety officer at Manning Family Children’s; Nicole Landry (Zhang Ting), China, singer and dancer and owner of Landry Cabinet & Countertops; and Jop-Anna Marie Agravante (Mhai), Philippines, who manages her family’s small business Sula Kim, Wendy Jung and enjoys singing, dancing and watching movies. Also, Nadine Wu, Taiwan, a public health and social work professional, who works with the Metropolitan Human Services District, and Elizabeth Bui, Vietnam, an entrepreneur. She, as are the above, is devoted to family, family life, and community. The winner was a delighted Nicole Landry, the APAS Ambassador 2026. Thanks tapped dozens, including the APAS Gala Committee, board members, and sponsors; Johanna Roccaforte and Regina Howe for the stage; Rommel Dorado for photography; and DJ Goof, who revved up the music and lured legions to the dance floor.

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Chromatics of a Summer Night PHOTOS BY REAGAN LAQUE De La Salle’s annual Summer Alumni Party was billed “Maroon Neuville and Jule Laurent Hotstream, Caroline Laurent Huber and WHITE Linen Night” and held and Keith Huber on-premises. Cavaliers and their chums were invited to dust off Paul their finest white linen duds for Richard, “an evening of delicious cuisine, Johnny cold drinks, great music, exciting Altobello raffles, and prizes!” Patrons, who gathered from 6-7 PM, followed a Jr., Paul second line to the main three-hour Kelly alumni partying. Special features were white bubble bowl arrangements, white paper fans, and the culinary talents of chef Austin Kirzner DLS ‘01 of the Gloriette at the Southern Hotel in Covington, and chef Todd Pulsinelli of The Chloe. Further attractions were a selfie booth by Charles DuVal Photography (Chase Dickey ’10), a mini vending machine by Shannon Kerns Mullen ’95, and the excitement of winning. Robert McLaughlin ’73 was the patron party raffle winner, while those for the Parade of Prizes were Nick Perrin ’19, Casie Babin ’14, Shelley Finnan, McLaughlin, and James White ’02. Joining in the fun were school president Paul Kelly ‘83 and Jill, David Courcelle, Giselle and Paul Richard, Cheryl and Pierre Champagne, Gabrielle Kehoe Tebbe, Hilary and Andre Gaudin, Gary McCarthy,Todd Owens,Yvette and Michael Semmes, Chris Bowman, Sherae and Glyn Hunter, Harold Heno, Beth and Roger Bacon, Jule and Neuville Hotstream, and George Young ‘76, recipient of the 2026 Jimmy Baldwin Award at De La Salle High School. One of the most prestigious honors an alumnus can receive, it was established in memory of Baldwin ’70 by his classmate Pierre Villere. Every year, the class celebrating its 50th reunion, the Golden Cavaliers, selects one of its members for the honor. The Maroon merriment enjoyed musical momentum by the De La Salle Jazz Band during the patron party and DJ Jedidiah Jackson for the main event. Scores bounded to boogie. Said one gala-goer, “It was fun to see the (old) men outnumbering the ladies on the dance floor.” Earlier in the season, John Arthurs ‘65 was the honoree at the cocktail-attire Signum Fidei Dinner with cuisine by Pigeon Catering. Another event also took place in the CAVS Center on Oct. 15. It was the Sports Hall of Fame induction of Lyle Centola ’73, Lee Blankenstein ’76, Samantha Kramer ’09, and Kelly and Monet France.

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At-home hosts Marc Behar and Jeff Sbisa, Luis and Regina Zervigon, and Rheneisha Robertson extended the invitation “for an evening celebrating the mission and young people of Covenant House New Orleans.” The honorees were Hugo and Lis Kahn and the Junior League of New Orleans, recipients, in turn of CH’s prestigious Dove Award and Comer Jeff Sbisa, Marc Behar Award. Guests began their initial socializing in the art-filled Garden District home before gathering outside, poolside, for the presentation of the awards. Host Marc Behar and Sheri Tar, CEO of the Jewish Federation of New Orleans, made the presentation to the Kahns for their extraordinary philanthropy, while JLNO president Shelby Wynne accepted the Comer Award, which honors Ed Comer’s legacy of service to CH and its young people. Junior League volunteers have supported CH through monthly birthday celebrations, work in the clothing room, diaper service to young mothers, and advocacy concerning human trafficking. Covenant House CEO Rheneisha Robertson addressed the crowd, saying that the young people at the heart of the mission are seen, loved and matter. “You have a community (CH) ready to lift you up,” she concluded. Chief development officer Justin Daffron promoted CH’s Nov. 19 Sleep Out, the annual fundraiser that raises awareness and funds to support ending youth homelessness. Covenant House, a homeless shelter, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Noted were the above Luis Zervigon, CH board chair, as well as Aaron Bloch, Nani Vazana, Gail and Dr. Stuart Chalew, Margie Kahn and David Graham, Golan Moskowitz and Trey Pratt, Robert “Bob” and Caroline Brickman, and from the Junior League, Maria Huete and Kenya Myles. Along with rounds of congratulations to the awardees, tasty refreshments awaited.

Gibbs Giving The firm behind many important buildings in New Orleans, Gibbs Construction, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a glorious private gala at the New Orleans Museum of Art, bringing together the many people who have helped shape the company and the city. Giving back was part of the scene. As guests arrived, they received four tokens, worth $20 each, to be put into receptacles at the donation table in the Great Hall for four of the firm’s favorite nonprofits.

Marian and Larry Gibbs

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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 CST Thursday, November 19, 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 Improve‐ ments @ William Frantz School 3811 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 OPSB PROJECT NUMBER ITB No.: 26-FAC-0063 Complete bidding docu‐ ments are available in electronic form and may be obtained from City Blueprint & Supply Co. Plans are available for free download in the Pro‐ ject Planroom at www.cit yblueprint.com.

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Contact for Project Plan‐ room website questions: Shelly Burt, City Blue‐ print and Supply Com‐ pany. Printed copies are not available from the Archi‐ tect, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most re‐ prographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduc‐ tion cost. Questions about this pro‐ cedure shall be directed to the Architect: Mark I. Baum Architect LLC markb@MIBArch. com 504.330.8782 Attn: Mark I. Baum, Architect, AIA 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‐ 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 policyholders' surplus (as shown by fi

Public Notices Bids/Proposals p y Surety's most recent fi‐ nancial statements filed with the Louisiana De‐ partment of Insurance), 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. CST, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at William Frantz School 3811 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 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 3811 North Galvez Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70117. 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: 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. 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 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, October 21, 2026 (2) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (3)Wednesday, Novem‐ ber 4, 2026 204392-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $347 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 11:00 AM (CST) on Friday, November 20, 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: Security Vestibule @ Dolores Aaron School 10200 Curran Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB No. 26-FAC-0030 Complete Bidding Docu‐ ments may be obtained from: Concordia, LLC 1610 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA 70113 Attn: Contact Name: Elizabeth Chen Contact Email: echen@concordia. com Contact Tel number: 504-702-6825 Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF for‐ mat. 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‐ 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

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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 policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent fi‐ nancial statements filed with the Louisiana De‐ partment of Insurance), 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. Friday, No‐ vember 6, 2026 at Dolores Aaron School located at 10200 Curran Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. 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 10200 Curran Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. 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‐ 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 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, October 21, 2026 (2) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (3) Wednesday, November 4, 2026 204403-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $322.30

PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH ASPHALT ROAD MAINTE‐ NANCE 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, November 17, 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 of the bid‐ der, and be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “2026.21 As‐ phalt Road Maintenance Project.” Any bids re‐ ceived after the speciﬁed time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly d d l d d

Public Notices Bids/Proposals p y opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. Local Time, November 17, 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 Levandoske 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. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers, located at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. 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 November 11, 2026. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:21502165, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and require‐ ments stated in the Bid‐ ding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. St. John the Baptist Parish is exempt from applicable sales taxes. Therefore, the bid amount shall not include sales tax. No bidder may withdraw his or her bid for a period of forty-ﬁve (45) days after the actual date of the bid opening, except as otherwise pro‐ vided by La. R.S. 38:2214. Equal Opportunity in Em‐ ployment: All qualiﬁed applicants will receive consideration for em‐ ployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disabil‐ ity, or veteran status. Participation by minority and female owned busi‐ nesses, as well as busi‐ nesses located in St. John the Baptist Parish is encouraged. Any person with disabili‐ ties requiring Special Ac‐ commodations must contact St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish at (985) 6529569 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 4, 2026 204268-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $157.21

PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CONCRETE MAINTENANCE 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, November 17, 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 of the bid‐ der, and be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “2026.21 Concrete Maintenance.” Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be consid‐ ered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. Local Time, November 17, 2026. in the St. John the Baptist Parish Govern‐ ment Complex 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 Levandoske 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. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 3, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. local time in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers, located at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. 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 November 11, 2026. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:21502165, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and require‐ ments stated in the Bid‐ ding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. St. John the Baptist Parish is exempt from applicable sales taxes. Therefore, the bid amount shall not include sales tax. No bidder may withdraw his or her bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the bid opening, except as otherwise pro‐ vided by La. R.S. 38:2214. Equal Opportunity in Em‐ ployment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for em‐ ployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disabil‐ i

Public Notices Bids/Proposals g g ity, or veteran status. Participation by minority and female owned busi‐ nesses, as well as busi‐ nesses located in St. John the Baptist Parish is encouraged. Any person with disabili‐ ties requiring Special Ac‐ commodations must contact St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish at (985) 6529569 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 4, 2026 204265-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $156.34 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CULVERTS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE‐ MENTS 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, November 19, 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 of the bid‐ der, and be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “2026.23 Culverts and Drainage Improvements Project” Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be consid‐ ered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. Local Time, November 19, 2026, in the St. John the Baptist Parish Govern‐ ment Complex Council Chambers, 1811 W. Air‐ line 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 Levandoske 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. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. local time in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers, located at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. 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 November 13, 2026. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and require‐ ments stated in the Bid‐ ding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. St. John the Baptist Parish is exempt from applicable sales taxes. Therefore, the bid amount shall not include sales tax. No bidder may withdraw his or her bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the bid opening, except as otherwise pro‐ vided by La. R.S. 38:2214. Equal Opportunity in Em‐ ployment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for em‐ ployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disabil‐ ity, or veteran status. Participation by minority and female owned busi‐ nesses, as well as busi‐ nesses located in St. John the Baptist Parish is encouraged. Any person with disabili‐ ties requiring Special Ac‐ commodations must contact St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish at (985) 6529569 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 4, 2026 204269-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $154.63

PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TITLE: SET-ASIDE - DPW837 CITYWIDE SIDEWALKS #1 (RE-BID) SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4827 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: CONSTRUCTION DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: OCTOBER 14, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: NOVEMBER 12, 2026 1:30 PM CST PRE-BID CONFERENCE: OCTOBER 28, 2026 1:30 PM CST TEAMS ONLY https://events.gcc.teams .microsoft.com/event/aa 53089c-b5b0-4239-aa6303415c230ece@08cbf4851cb7-4a02-9a21-0dd 9b 45b9ff7 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‐ i ll li bl

Public Notices Bids/Proposals p y p tention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. 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: COMMODITY CODE(s): 913-27 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. Kai Wells Assistant Purchasing Administrator ADVERTISING DATES: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 NOCP 9369 203814-oct 14-21-28-3t $130.53 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Code Enforcement TITLE: Non - Emergency Demolitions SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4843 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Construction DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: Oct 21, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 18, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Nov 4, 2026 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. 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: COMMODITY CODE(s): 912-40 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 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. James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Officer Advertising Dates: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 NOCP 9393 204616-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $107.31 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Code Enforcement TITLE: Emergency Demolitions SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4842 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Construction DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: Oct 21, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 18, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Nov 4, 2026 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. 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‐

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Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans.

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Ofﬁce ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Ofﬁcer Advertising Dates: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 NOCP 9392

Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived until the hour of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday November 18, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th ﬂoor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Novem‐ ber 18, 2026 and read aloud for:

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: New Orleans Police Department

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TITLE: Curbside Management

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4841

ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Professional Services

Frangible Ammunition

DBE OPPORTUNITY: Yes

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Capital Project

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.

RELEASED ON: October 21, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: December 17, 2026

TITLE: Solar Development Agriculture St.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: November 2, 2026

SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4833

JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA.

Meeting ID: 215 630 058 462 007 8

TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Bid # 26-NOV-1801

Passcode: Sk6TP3Fe

DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%)

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate October 21, 28 and No‐ vember 4, 2026

Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal.

RELEASED ON: Oct 14, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 11, 2026

204548-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $46.65

PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Oct 28, 2026 Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal.

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 28, 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 a.m., Wednesday October 28, 2026 and read aloud for:

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:

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. 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:

Automotive and Equipment Batteries

COMMODITY CODE(s): 962-58

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 i

COMMODITY CODE(s): 939-38,906-28,804-57 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‐ i i i

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.”

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.

Public Notices Bids/Proposals

JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. Bid # 26-OCT-2802

CLASSIFIEDS.NOLA.COM

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate October 7, 14 and 21, 2026 202625-oct 7-14-21-3t $47.67

PUBLIC NOTICE - -NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 2288 Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived by the Procure‐ ment Section of the Divi‐ sion of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the follow‐ ing: RFx No. 3000026810, Re‐ ferral Lab Testing for CLSH-LDH, 11/05/26 Bid proposal forms, in‐ formation and specifica‐ tions may be obtained by accessing the bid num‐ ber in LaPac at www.doa. la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor‐ malities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procure‐ ment FAX (225) 342-8688 204395-OCT 21-1T $11.77 PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice to Proposers SP# 2284 Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA until 10:00 AM CT on 11/24/2026 for So‐ licitation Number Doc#2358929885 - Re‐ quest for Proposal (RFP) for Transportation Broker for Medicaid Fee-for-Ser‐ vice Program. The RFP may be accessed at https://portal.us.bn. cloud.ariba.com/ dashboard/public/ appext/comsapsbncd iscoveryui#/RfxEvent/ preview/1110028490?anI d=ANONYMOUS. No proposals will be con‐ sidered after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and to waive any infor‐ malities. Amy Vincent Chief Procurement Offi‐ cer Phone (225) 342-8010 204387-OCT 21-1T $12.05 PUBLIC NOTICE --REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) HOMEOWNERSHIP EXPANSION AND RESILIENCE OPPORTUNITIES (HERO) DEVELOPMENT OF FOR-SALE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON DESIGNATED NORA-OWNED PROPER‐ TIES OR APPLICANT-OWNED PROPERTIES The New Orleans Rede‐ velopment Authority (NORA) is seeking appli‐ cations from qualified developers for participa‐ tion in the Homeowner‐ ship Expansion and Re‐ silience Opportunities (HERO) program for the d l f ff d

Public Notices Bids/Proposals

p g development of afford‐ able for-sale housing on NORA-owned properties or applicant owned properties.

p p y opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. local time on November 13, 2026 in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers located at 1811 West Air‐ line Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068.

942-3884. Due to the short time be‐ tween when the vendor receives the bid and the actual bid date, it is not possible for Sewerage and Water Board to ship/mail any samples to prospective Bidders.

Bids will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. (CDT). For sub‐ mission instructions, see bid documents.

A virtual Information Meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, No‐ vember 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CST). Respondents are encouraged to attend this meeting, during which time NORA staff will discuss the applica‐ tion process, review pro‐ gram requirements, and answer any questions. Attendance is not mandatory to submit a response. Applicants are required to register for a Web‐ Grants account to access and submit a complete application. Instructions for registration and on how to complete and submit applications are www. available at noraworks.org. All applications must be submitted electronically through NORA's Web‐ Grants portal no later than TUESDAY, DECEM‐ BER 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (CST). Applications sub‐ mitted after the deadline will not be considered. A copy of the Request for Applications (RFA), in‐ cluding detailed informa‐ tion regarding the infor‐ mation meeting, program requirements, eligibility criteria, and application instructions, may be ac‐ www. cessed at noraworks.org or by con‐ tacting Audrey Plessy, Procurement Manager, at Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov.

Important Note: Please read all application re‐ quirements prior to sub‐ mission. Applications must be complete at the time of submission to be considered. Missing items or information may result in disqualiﬁcation. Brenda M. Breaux Executive Director 204355 Oct. 21, 27, Nov. 2, 2026 3t $85.89 PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Proposal documents may be viewed or down‐ loaded from the Parish website at www. sjbparish.com or www. centralbidding.com. Doc‐ uments may also be ob‐ tained by contacting Peter Montz or Mellissa Levandoske at the ad‐ dress listed above, by telephone at (985) 6529569, or by email at p. montz@stjohn-la.gov or m.tassara@stjohn-la.gov. Electronic proposals may be submitted through www.centralbidding. com. Questions and com‐ ments regarding this Pro‐ 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 November 6, 2026. 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. 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. Participation by minor‐ ity-owned and womenowned businesses, as well as businesses lo‐ cated within St. John the Baptist Parish, is encour‐ aged. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL

REQUEST FOR PROPOS‐ ALS

Publish: October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 4, 2026

St. John the Baptist Parish Council will re‐ ceive Proposals for: Ofﬁce of Community De‐ velopment Grants Man‐ agement Services

204382-oct 21-28-nv 4-3t $140.89

St. John the Baptist Parish (hereinafter re‐ ferred to as the “Parish”) hereby issues this Re‐ quest for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified companies (hereinafter referred to as “Proposers”) to pro‐ vide Office of Community Development Grants Management Services 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 70068 not later than 9:45 A.M. local time on November 13, 2026. Proposal package shall be clearly marked with the Proposer’s name and address, and: RFP 2026.29 Office of Community Development Grants Management Ser‐ vices. Any proposals received after the specified time and date will not be con‐ sidered. The sealed pro‐ posals will be publicly d d d l d

PUBLIC NOTICE --Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Invitation to Bid 2026-SWB-33 Submersible Sewage Pumps The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (Board) is soliciting bids from companies to sup‐ ply Submersible Sewage Pumps. Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be available November 12, 2026, for download at the following websites: Board: https://www2. swbno.org/business_bid speciﬁcations.asp LAPAC:https:// wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana. gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid. cfm?search=departm ent&term=181 A site visit to view the pumps is on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 am. This may be done at Sta‐ tion D Loading Dock, 2800 Peoples Ave., New Or‐ leans, La. Please contact Michael Fraizer at mfra‐ zier2@swbno.org or 504-

Bids will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (CDT). For submission instruc‐ tions, see bid docu‐ ments. Bids will be publicly opened on November 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (CDT) in the SWBNO 625 St. Joseph St. Pro‐ curement Conference Room 131 New Orleans, LA 70165 Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams. microsoft.com/meet/245 182405044950?p=Qw4JJav AZEsAbNda2B Meeting ID: 245 182 405 044 950 Passcode: tV2Df9tq Need help? | System ref‐ erence Dial in by phone +1 504-2248698,,472397797# United States, New Orleans Phone conference ID: 472 397 797# Fax and email submis‐ sion will not be accepted. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 204328-OCT 21-28-2T $87.10 PUBLIC NOTICE --Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Invitation to Bid 2026-SWB-11 Paper Products and Janitorial Supplies The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (Board) is soliciting bids from companies to sup‐ ply Paper Products and Janitorial Supplies. Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be available October 21, 2026 for download at the following websites: Board: https://www2.swbno. org/business_bidspeciﬁc ations.asp LAPAC: https://wwwcfprd.doa. louisiana.gov/OSP/ LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?sea rch=department& term=181

Bids will be publicly opened on November 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CDT) in the Procurement Confer‐ ence Room, Rm 131, lo‐ cated at 625 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70165. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft. com/meet/25864187131 01053?p=8aKSu0FovAW ScMtUsk Meeting ID: 258 641 871 310 105 3 Passcode: ug9bd79o Dial in by phone +1 504-224-8698,, 985459578# United States, New Orleans Find a local number Phone conference ID: 985 459 578# LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 204440-oct 21-28-2t $99.90 PUBLIC NOTICE --The Jefferson Housing Services Development District (HSDD) is solicit‐ ing proposals to secure professional advisory services to assist it with strategic planning, asset modernization, and fed‐ eral compliance. The se‐ lected Consultant will play a critical role in sup‐ porting and expanding affordable housing op‐ portunities, optimizing operational perfor‐ mance, and ensuring strict adherence to the regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State of Louisiana. All interested parties can request a complete proposal packet with detailed in‐ structions by emailing D’Andre@jphsdd.org. Telephone and in person request will not be con‐ sidered. The deadline for submission of proposals is on or before November 10, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. (CST). 203242-oct 8-1t $118.71

Public Notices DEQ Permits

Fax and email submis‐ sion will not be accepted. All bidders may attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on, October 28, 2026, 11:00 AM at the Sewerage & Water Board Administrative Building, the Procurement Confer‐ ence Room, Rm 131, lo‐ cated at 625 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70165 or if you are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via telecon‐ ference call:

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft. com/meet/28294218601 0508?p=J3ZkCoqCMITJ8Rj AGG Meeting ID: 282 942 186 010 508 Passcode: Mv6sR6Cz Dial in by phone +1 504-224-8698,, 589503864# United States, New Orleans Find a local number Phone conference ID: 589 503 864#

The Louisiana Depart‐ ment of Environmental Quality and Gold Bond Building Products, LLC (Respondent), Agency In‐ terest Number 1405, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-AE-26-0059, concern‐ ing the State's allega‐ tions of environmental violations by Respondent at its facility in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Notice of Potential

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Public Notices DEQ Permits

Penalty, Tracking 00174.

Enforcement No. AE-PP-24-

The Department of Envi‐ ronmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days. The public is in‐ vited and encouraged to submit written com‐ ments to the Louisiana Department of Environ‐ mental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Divi‐ sion, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4302, At‐ tention: Amber M. Scott, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environ‐ mental Quality in reach‐ ing a decision on whether to make the set‐ tlement final. Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be re‐ viewed on the Depart‐ ment of Environmental Quality's website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting About LDEQ, Enforcement, and Settle‐ ments. The document may also be viewed at, and copies obtained from, the Louisiana De‐ partment of Environmen‐ tal Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Pub‐ lic Record Request Form (DEQ Form ISD-0005-01). The form and instruc‐ tions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address: http://deq. louisiana.gov/assets/ docs/General/PublicR ecordsRequestForm.pdf, or by calling the Cus‐ tomer Service Center at 1-866-896-5337. Pursuant to La. R.S. 30:2050.7(D), the Depart‐ ment of Environmental Quality may hold a public hearing regarding this proposed settlement when either of the fol‐ lowing conditions are met: 1) a written request for public hearing has been filed by twenty-five (25) persons, by a gov‐ ernmental subdivision or agency, or by an associa‐ tion having not less than twenty-five (25) mem‐ bers who reside in the parish in which the facil‐ ity is located; or 2) the secretary finds a signifi‐ cant degree of public in‐ terest in this settlement. For further information, you may call the Legal Division of the Louisiana Department of Environ‐ mental Quality at (225) 219-3985. 204551-oct 21-1t $349.54

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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

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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, October 14, 2026

YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session on Wednesday, October 14, 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. Pastor Troy Hodge gave the invocation. Carolyn Drachenberg 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 Ordinances to be Deferred. It was on motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vranckem 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 14th day of October, 2026.

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 In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Forms Product Liability Litigation, MDL 2:18-MN-2873-RMG. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

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

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

SUMMARY NO. 26749 ORDINANCE NO. 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 is hereby deferred to October 28, 2026. (Parishwide)

SUMMARY NO. 26808 ORDINANCE NO. 27245 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-59-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 64B-1, South Kenner Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 64B-1-A and 64B-1-B, Square 14, South Kenner Subdivision, which lots are owned by Adam Dufrene, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 3)

The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26750 ORDINANCE NO. 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 is hereby deferred to October 28, 2026. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26760 ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Sec. 37-21 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the tree trimming, removal, etc. by public utilities, and providing for related matters is hereby deferred to October 28, 2026. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26768 ORDINANCE NO. IS HEREBY CANCELLED An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-9-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 1, B-1, and 2-B, Square 5, Section B, Oakdale Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 2B1, 2B2, 2B3, and 2B4, Square 5, Section B, Oakdale Subdivision, with waivers to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec. 33-2.35 Subdivision Waivers, which lots are owned by NOLA Better Homes LLC., and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26818 ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Sec. 2-884 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Operating budget format, and providing for related matters is hereby deferred to October 28, 2026. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149354 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning a lawsuit entitled In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Forms Product Liability Litigation, MDL 2:18-MN-2873-RMG. (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, Adam Dufrene is the owner of Lot 64B-1, South Kenner Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Act before Ann Mandle Quin, Notary Public, dated August 31st, 2015 registered in COB 3357, Folio 300, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot into Lots to be designated as Lots 64B-1-A and 64B-1-B, Square 14, South Kenner Subdivision with the renunciation of a 10’ drainage servitude, a 25’ drainage servitude and 55’ temporary maintenance servitude; 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-59-26; 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 W.B. Haensel, Jr., stamped January 16th, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS-59-26, showing the subdivision of Lot 64B-1, South Kenner Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots 64B-1-A and 64B-1-B, Square 14, South Kenner Subdivision and the renunciation of a 10’ drainage servitude, a 25’ drainage servitude and 55’ temporary maintenance servitude in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved and accepted. SECTION 2. That in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the inadequate lot frontage for Lot 64B-1-B 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 14th day of October, 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. 26809 ORDINANCE NO. 27246 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-86-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Square 36, Village of Marrero Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 6-A and 6-B, Square 36, Village of Marrero Subdivision, which lots are owned by Elite Construction Group, L.L.C., and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 2)

WHEREAS, Elite Construction Group, L.L.C. is the owner of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Square 36, Village of Marrero Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Act before Jenna Winslow, Notary Public, dated February 27, 2026, registered in COB 3521, Folio 836, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lots into Lots to be designated as Lots 6-A and 6-B, Square 36, Village of Marrero 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-86-26; 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 W.B. Haensel, Jr., stamped on March 23, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS-86-26, showing the subdivision of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Square 36, Village of Marrero Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lots 6-A and 6-B 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 width of 45 feet for lots 6-A and 6-B instead of the required lot width of 50 feet in the R-1A, Single Family Residential zoning 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 14th day of October, 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. 26810 ORDINANCE NO. 27247 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-9526, approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the subdivision of Lot 8, Square E, and Lot 8, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lot 8A, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, which lots are owned by Helen Lavance, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Helen Lavance is the owner of Lots 8, Square E, and Lot 8, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Acts before Joel Levy, Notary Public, dated September 18, 1985, registered in COB 1400, Folio 102, and before Richard D. Tiemann Jr., Notary Public, dated July 9, 2024, registered in COB 3500, Folio 263, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lots into a Lot designated as Lot 8A, Square 3, J.S. Brady 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-95-26; 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 Dufrene, dated June 5, 2026, submitted under Docket No. WS95-26, showing the subdivision of Lot 8, Square E, and Lot 8, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lot 8A, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, in accordance with the plan, is hereby approved and accepted. SECTION 2. That, in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the prohibition on creating through lots in residential districts and the excess lot ratio of 4.68:1 instead of the permitted 3:1 in the R-1A Single-Family Residential District are 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 14th day of October, 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. 26811 ORDINANCE NO. 27248 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. WS-11326 approving the Preliminary Plat of subdivision of Lot B-2, Sq. 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, into Lots 1-22, Sq. 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision and the dedication of Angele Circle, Madison Circle, 20’ drainage servitudes, and 5’ utility servitudes, which lots are owned by Tidal Waggaman, LLC. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Tidal Waggaman, LLC is the owner of Lot B-2, Square 7, Live Oak Manor Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which was acquired by Act before John Y. Kennedy, Notary Public, dated July 24th, 2026 registered in COB 3526, Folio 901, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot into Lots to be designated as Lots 1-22, Square 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision with the dedication of Angele Circle, Madison Circle, 20’ drainage servitudes, and 5’ utility servitudes; and WHEREAS, the proposed lots shown on the Preliminary Plat prepared by Tildon J. Dufrene, Jr., L.S., dated July 17th, 2026, shall not be recorded or for sale until Final Plat approval and acceptance; 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-113-26; 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 Plat of Tildon J. Dufrene, Jr., L.S., dated July 17th, 2026 showing the subdivision of Lot B-2, Square 7 Live Oak Manor Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana into Lots 1-22, Square 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision and the dedication of Angele Circle, Madison Circle, 20’ drainage servitudes, and 5’ utility servitudes in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Preliminary Plat of Tildon J. Dufrene, Jr., L.S., dated July 17th, 2026 showing the subdivision of Lots B-2, Square 7, Live Oak Manor Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana into Lots 1-22, Square 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision and the dedication of Angele Circle, Madison Circle, 20’ drainage servitudes, and 5’ utility servitudes shall lapse one year after the effective date of the Council’s approval. SECTION 3. That, in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the prohibition on creating through lots in residential districts 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 14th day of October, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26788 ORDINANCE NO. IS HEREBY DENIED An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish, Lot 11G, Square 1, Carrie Subdivision, located at 4924 Leo Kerner / Lafitte Parkway, bounded by Carrie Lane, Geranium Drive, Highland Meadows Drive, and Leo Kerner / Lafitte Parkway; more particularly amending the zoning classification from R-1B Suburban Residential District / CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone to C-2 General Commercial / CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone, as requested under Planning Department Docket No. WZ-5-26. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Lot 11G, Square 1, Carrie Subdivision, located at 4924 Leo Kerner / Lafitte Parkway, bounded by Carrie Lane, Geranium Drive, Highland Meadows Drive, and Leo Kerner /

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Lafitte Parkway is designated as R-1B Suburban Residential with the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the zoning reclassification of said lot under Docket No. WZ-5-26; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Advisory Board, in accordance with law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of Lot 11G, Square 1, Carrie Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, be and is hereby amended and changed from R-1B Suburban Residential District with the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone to C-2 General Commercial with the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. SECTION 2. That the Planning Director for the Parish of Jefferson be and is hereby directed, authorized and empowered to make any necessary and appropriate changes and amendments to the Official Zoning Map contained in Chapter 40 Zoning of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, designating the above mentioned and described property as C-2 General Commercial with the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. 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 14th day of October, 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. 26813 ORDINANCE NO. 27250 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-15-26 approving requested variances to the landscaping regulations of the MUCD for the Law Office of Mark Spears located at 6911 Lapalco Blvd. on Lot 1A, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in the area bounded by Rue Esplanade, Grand Cross Canal, Westwood Drive, and Lapalco Boulevard. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, the Law Offices of Mark Spears, LLC is the owner of Lot 1A, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which was acquired by Act before Deontrinelle Green, Notary Public, on February 6th, 2026, and is registered in COB 3521, Folio 183, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, the Law Offices of Mark Spears, LLC has petitioned to develop said lot in accordance with the development drawings identified as Site Plan prepared by Tildon J. Dufrene and last revised March 17th, 2026 and P1 Planting Plan and P2 Planting Details prepared by Ray Gumpert Jr. and both last revised on August 24th, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Law Offices of Mark Spears, LLC has petitioned for variances to the landscape requirements of the MUCD Mixed Use Corridor District, specifically requesting variances to the species diversity requirement, the number of required trees in the parking islands, the required number of trees in the property buffers, the required number of trees in the streetscape landscaping, and the required percentage of Class A trees; and WHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the Mixed Use Corridor District (MUCD), pursuant to the requirements of Article XXV 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-15-26 for variances to the landscaping regulations of the MUCD Mixed Use Corridor District for the Law Office of Mark Spears located at 6911 Lapalco Blvd. on Lot 1A, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as shown on a survey prepared by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc. dated January 12th, 2026, in the area bounded by Rue Esplanade, Grand Cross Canal, Westwood Dr. and Lapalco Blvd. in accordance with the development drawings identified as Site Plan prepared by Tildon J. Dufrene and last revised March 17th, 2026 and P1 Planting Plan and P2 Planting Details prepared by Ray Gumpert Jr. and both last revised on August 24th, 2026 is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable. SECTION 3. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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. 26812 ORDINANCE NO. 27249 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-11-26 approving requested variance to the area regulations, parking requirements, and landscape & buffer requirements of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) for Daiquiri Run on 61 located at 4337 Airline Dr. on Lot 1-A, Sq. B; Claiborne Gateway Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by N. Woodlawn Ave., W. Metairie Ave., & N. Tribune St. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Stephen A. Pardo is the owner of Lot 1-A, Sq. B; Claiborne Gateway Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Steven M. Hannan, Notary Public, on April 13, 2017, and is registered in COB 3386, Folio 850, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, Stephen A. Pardo has petitioned to develop said Lot in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheets A.0.0 Overall Site Plan, A.0.1 Enlarged Partial Site Plan, and A.2.0 Exterior Elevation @ Outdoor Patio Seating, all prepared by Murray Architects and stamped received by the Planning Department on August 14, 2026, and Sheets LS-1 Landscape Plan and LS-2 Landscape Specs. & Details, both prepared by Guy Grissom Design, LLC and stamped received by the Planning Department on March 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, Stephen A. Pardo has petitioned for variances to the CPZ area regulations, parking requirements, and landscape & buffer requirements to provide a 0-ft. setback for the fencedin outdoor seating area where a 20-ft. setback is required, to provide 22 parking spaces where 25 parking spaces are required, to provide a 0-ft. landscaped front yard where a 20-ft. landscaped front yard is required, and to provide 0% Class A trees where 50% Class A trees are required; and WHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the C-2 General Commercial District and the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone, pursuant to the requirements of Articles XXVIII and XXVI 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-11-26 approving requested variance to the area regulations,

parking requirements, and landscape & buffer requirements of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) for Daiquiri Run located at 4337 Airline Dr. on Lot 1-A, Sq. B; Claiborne Gateway Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, as shown on a survey prepared by Dading, Marques, & Associates, LLC dated November 27, 2017, in the area bounded by N. Woodlawn Ave., W. Metairie Ave., & N. Tribune St., in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheets A.0.0 Overall Site Plan, A.0.1 Enlarged Partial Site Plan, and A.2.0 Exterior Elevation @ Outdoor Patio Seating, all prepared by Murray Architects and stamped received by the Planning Department on August 14, 2026, and Sheets LS-1 Landscape Plan and LS-2 Landscape Specs. & Details, both prepared by Guy Grissom Design, LLC and stamped received by the Planning Department on March 3, 2026, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable. SECTION 3. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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. 26814 ORDINANCE NO. 27251 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-18-26 approving requested variance to the sign regulations of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) for the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center located at 1515 River Rd. on Lot OH-1, Square 1A, Ludger Fortier Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Deckbar Ave., Jefferson Hwy., and Coolidge St. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Ochsner Clinic Foundation is the owner of Lot OH-1, Square 1A, Ludger Fortier Subdivision, per Ordinance No. 26882, adopted October 16, 2024, and Plan of Re-subdivision, registered in COB 3505, Folio 611, Jefferson Parish, and per Cash Sale, dated December 20, 2024, registered in COB 3506, Folio 640, Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Ochsner Clinic Foundation has petitioned to develop said Lot in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheet X1.1 Site Plan originally prepared by AQ Studios and stamped received by the Planning Department on August 20, 2026, and Sheets 012316 S1 R1, 012316 S2 R2v, and 012316 S3, all prepared by Sign Lite and stamped received by the Planning Department on August 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ochsner Clinic Foundation has petitioned for variances to the sign CPZ regulations for 4 attached signs where 2 are allowed for The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, and for the location of the second attached sign for both The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center and the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center; and WHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the H-2 Medical Service District and the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone, pursuant to the requirements of Articles XVIII and XXVI 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-18-26 approving requested variance to the sign regulations of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) for the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center located at 1515 River Rd., on Lot OH-1, Square 1A, Ludger Fortier Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, as shown on a survey prepared by Gandolfo Kuhn, L.L.C., last revised August 26th, 2024, in the area bounded by Deckbar Ave., Jefferson Hwy., and Coolidge St., in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheet X1.1 Site Plan originally prepared by AQ Studios and stamped received by the Planning Department on August 20, 2026, and Sheets 012316 S1 R1, 012316 S2 R2v, and 012316 S3, all prepared by Sign Lite and stamped received by the Planning Department on August 20, 2026, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable. SECTION 3. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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. 26815 ORDINANCE NO. 27252 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-39-26 approving requested variances to the landscaping regulations of the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for Chipotle Magnolia located at 6940 Veterans Memorial Blvd. on Lot AA-2A, Elmwood Lafreniere Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Cedar Grove Dr., Oak Grove Dr., Rosebank Dr., and David Dr. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, 6930 Veterans Blvd. Investment LLC is the owner of Lot AA-2-A, Elmwood Lafreniere Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Lori Wilds, Notary Public, on 07/29/2022, and is registered in COB 3474, Folio 7, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, 6930 Veterans Blvd. Investment LLC has petitioned to develop said Lot AA-2-A in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheets C-2.0, C-2.1, C-2.2, C-2.3, and C-2.4 prepared by Ashley R. Killian stamped 08/12/2026, Sheets LS-1, LS-2, LS-3, LS-3, LS-4, LS-5, LS-6, LS-7, LS-8, LS-9, and LS-10 prepared by Timothy James Michell dated 05/26/2026, and Sheet A4.01 prepared by Stephen J. Ritten dated 08/05/2026; and WHEREAS, 6930 Veterans Blvd. Investment LLC has petitioned for variances to the landscape requirements of the CPZ for no endcap tree where one is required and a variance for not having appropriately sized Sweetbay Magnolias where two (2) are required; and WHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the C-2 General Commercial District/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone pursuant to the requirements of Article XXVI and Article XXVIII 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-39-26 for variances to the landscape regulations of the CPZ for Chipotle Magnolia located at on Lot AA-2-A, Elmwood Lafreniere Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, as shown on a survey prepared by Paul J. Kocke Sr. dated 01/13/2013, in the area bounded by Cedar Grove Dr., Oak Grove Dr., Rosebank

Dr., and David Dr, in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheets C-2.0, C-2.1, C-2.2, C-2.3, and C-2.4 prepared by Ashley R. Killian stamped 08/12/2026, Sheets LS-1, LS-2, LS-3, LS-3, LS-4, LS-5, LS-6, LS-7, LS-8, LS-9, and LS-10 prepared by Timothy James Michell dated 05/26/2026, and Sheet A4.01 prepared by Stephen J. Ritten dated 08/05/2026 is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable. SECTION 3. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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. 26816 ORDINANCE NO. 27253 An ordinance revoking and declaring an undeveloped portion of Acre Road located between Lots 1-A and 2-A, Square F, Michel Subdivision and Lot 1A, Sq. Q, Nicholson Place Extension Subdivision, no longer needed for public purposes and authorizing its incorporation into said adjacent properties for the construction of Acre Road Park and to provide for related matters. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is the owner Lots 1-A and 2-A, Square F, Michel Subdivision and Lot 1A, Sq. Q, Nicholson Place Extension Subdivision, acquired September 18, 2023, registered at COB 3489, folio 920; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is the owner of that undeveloped portion of Acre Road located between Lots 1-A and 2-A, Square F, Michel Subdivision and Lot 1A, Sq. Q, Nicholson Place Extension Subdivision, as shown on a survey by T. Baker Smith, dated September 17, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Parish is developing Lots 1-A and 2-A, Square F, Michel Subdivision and Lot 1A, Sq. Q, Nicholson Place Extension Subdivision and said portion of undeveloped Acre Road into Acre Road Park and creating one lot of record for said development. NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the revocation of a portion of Acre Road located between Lots 1-A and 2-A, Square F, Michel Subdivision and Lot 1A, Sq. Q, Nicholson Place Extension Subdivision as shown on a survey by T. Baker Smith, dated September 17, 2026, is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, 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 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 14th day of October, 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: SUMMARY NO. 26817 ORDINANCE NO. 27254 An ordinance declaring various adjudicated properties no longer needed for public purpose, and authorizing the sale of said properties to the adjacent landowner pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2202 and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish expends large sums of money to maintain several thousand properties that have been adjudicated to Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to rapidly place these properties back into commerce by offering them to the adjacent property owner who has been maintaining the adjacent adjudicated property for a period of one year prior to the sale, pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2202; and WHEREAS, the adjacent owner shall pay all closing costs, which includes but is not limited to all cost associated with title work and noticing required to sell adjudicated property pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2201, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to sell the properties on the attached Exhibit “A”, to all qualified adjacent property owners. THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the properties on the attached Exhibit “A” are no longer needed for public purpose and the sale of said properties to the qualified adjacent landowner, pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2202, is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. The purchaser shall pay all closing costs, which includes but is not limited to all cost associated with title work and noticing required to sell adjudicated property pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2201, et seq. 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 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 14th day of October, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26819 ORDINANCE NO. 27255 An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 14796, The Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish, to revise the class title for the classification of Assistant Director-Finance. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4, Section 4.03 of the Parish Charter, the Personnel Board approved, after duly advertised public hearing, an amendment of the Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, this proposal has been forwarded to this Council through the Parish President; and WHEREAS, this proposal has been recommended to this Council as necessary and in the best interest of the Parish Service. THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 14796, The Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana be, and is hereby, amended revise the class title for the classification as follows. FROM: Class Code Class Title 1217 Assistant Director-Finance TO: Class Code Class Title 1217 Assistant Director-Fiscal Planning & Treasury SECTION 2. That all other ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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. 26820 ORDINANCE NO. 27256 An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish is amended by appropriating and authorizing funds in support of the following departments: OFF TRACK BETTING (FUND 22010) Revenues Appropriate $18,700 $27,746 22010-44600 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22010-2742-76800.371 (20142000) 9,046 (Second Harvest Food Bank) 22010-2743-76800.342 (20143000) 3,700 (Westminster Park Civic Association) 22010-2744-76410 (20144000) 15,000 (JCVB) VIDEO POKER FUND (FUND 22020) Revenues 22020-44600 Appropriate $94,303 $101,652 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22020-2751-76800.160 (20251000) 7,800 (City of Gretna) 22020-2751-76800.371 (20251000) 12,900 (Second Harvest Food Bank) 22020-2753-76800.243 (20253000) 20,000 (Vietnamese America Community of Louisiana) 22020-2755-76410 (20255000) 5,000 (JCVB) 22020-2755-79110.10010 (20255000) 48,603 (Trf to General Fund) 22020-2755-79110.21830 (20255000) 7,349 (Trf to Consol Recreation) TOURISM (FUND 22030) Revenues 22030-44600 Appropriate $8,800 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22030-2762-127-76800.160 (20372000) 7,800 (City of Gretna) 22030-2764-126-73230 (20364000) 1,000 (Appraisal fees) WESTBANK RIVERBOAT GAMING (FUND 22040) Revenues 22040-44600 Appropriate $151,777 $234,277 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22040-2771-76800.410 (20471000) 6,000 (St Mark’s Episcopal Church) 22040-2771-76800.426 (20471000) 50,000 (Westbank Economic Development Association) 22040-2773-76800.442 (20473000) 54,716 (Kings Counsel) 22040-2773-74241 (20473000) 41,061 (Security Guards) 22040-2771-79110.21830 (20471000) 57,500 (Trf to WB Playground Cap) 22040-2771-76800.360 25,000 (Woodmere Civic Association) FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 (FUND 22150) Revenues 22150-4460 Appropriate $40,759 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22150-2970-73460 40,759 (Fire Services) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FUND 22520) Revenues 22520-44600 Appropriate $9,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22520-2797-76800.419 (25207000) 9,000 (Champion Sports Managment) BP SETTLEMENT (FUND 23010) Revenues 23010-44600 Appropriate $145,284 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 23010-2783-76800.442 (30183000) 145,284 (Kings Counsel) CONSOLIDATED WATER (FUND 53010) Revenues 53010-4460 Appropriate $230,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 53010-390X-XXX-72XXX 165,000 (Various Supply Accts) 53010-390X-126-75613 30,000 (Cental Tire) 53010-3900-77460 35,000 (Equipment & Machinery) 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 10010-0000-52208 $22,000 (Gov Off Home Sec/Emerg Prp) 10010-0000-59110.22020 48,603 (Trf fr Video Poker) 10010-0000-59110.44530 29,445 (Trf frm Council Dist Projs) LAW DEPARTMENT (DEPARTMENT 0021) Expenditures 10010-0021-73210 25,000 (Attorney’s Fees) CODE COMPLIANCE (DEPARTMENT 0112) Expenditures 10010-0112-024-73417 $44,158 (Demolition Contracts) OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATON (DEPARTMENT 0160) Expenditures 10010-0160-114-72XXX $6,500 (Various Supply Accts) 10010-0160-114-7XXXX 9,500 (Various Serv/Prop Accts) 10010-0160-114-77410 6,000 (Furniture and Office Equipment) CONSOLIDATED RECREATION (FUND 21830) Revenues 21830-0000-59110.22020 $7,349 (Trf frm Video Poker) Expenditures 21830-3534-053-74310 7,349 (Building and Structures) ENGINEERING (FUND 63810) Expenditures 63810-39XX-XXX-7XXXX ($142,920) (Salaries and Benefits) SECTION 3. That the following line-item transfers within the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish are hereby authorized: GENERAL FUND (FUND 10010) LAW DEPARTMENT (DEPARTMENT 0021) Expenditures 10010-0021-70XXX (70,000) (Salaries and Benefit Accts) 10010-0021-73210 $70,000 (Attorney’s Fees) OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATON (DEPARTMENT 0160) Expenditures ($33,800) 10010-0160-114-73310 (Professional Services) 10010-0160-114-74310 33,800 (Buildings and Structures) JUVENILE SERVICES (21700) 21700-2151-72XXX ($15,440) (Various Supply Accts) 21700-2151-73514 (3,000) (Medical Evaluation Services) 21700-2151-74XXX (22,000) (Various Serv/Prop Accts) 21700-2151-77410 40,440 (Furniture & Office Equipment) EAST BANK CONSOLIDATED FIRE (22100) Expenditures 22100-2921-73310 ($120,000) (Professional Services) 22100-2921-77460 120,000 (Computer and Video Equipment) CENTRAL GARAGE (FUND 63500) Expenditures

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 63500-3962-74340 ($600,000) (Repair and Maintenance - Vehicles) 63500-3962-72312 600,000 (Automotive Supplies) 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 14th day of October, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: SUMMARY NO. 26821 ORDINANCE NO. 27257 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: ROADS/SEWER SALES TAX (FUND 44200) Revenues 44200-4460 Appropriate $300,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) 44200-0000-59110.44500 500,000 (Trf frm Public Works) Expenditures PW Rehab Drain Lines 500,000 (Project 42061001) STREETS CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 44500) Expenditures 314 Lapalco WB B/W Ames and Westwood (500,000) (Project 45010314) COUNCIL DISTRICT PROJECTS (FUND 44530) Revenues 44530-44600 Appropriate $675,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) 44530-0000-52700 140,000 290,000 (Other Intergovernmental) Expenditures JFI Legal Fees 25,000 (Project 45325113) Community Program in CD3 Act 961 of 2026 140,000 290,000 (Project 45324007) HSDD Social and Self-Sufficency Programs 150,000 (Project 45325318) Jefferson Fortified Roof Program 500,000 (Project 45325610) PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL (FUND 44560) Revenues 44560-0000-59110.44200 $300,000 (Trf frm Rd/Sewer Sales Tax) Expenditures Veterans Blvd Median Modifications 300,000 (Project 45662001) WESTBANK PLAYGROUND CAP IMPROV (FUND 44670) Revenue 44670-0000-52700 $150,000 (Other Intergovernmental) 44670-0000-59110.22040 57,500 (Trf frm WB Riverboat Gaming) Expenditures Woodmere Youth Center Programming Act 961 of 2026 150,000 (Project 46752003) Ida Avondale Repairs (207,136) (Project 46720013) Harvey Softball Fields Turfing (502,734) (Project 46736014) Kings Grant Track Refurbishment 709,870 (Project 46726022) Harvey Turf Field Renovations (500,000) (Project 46736013) Oakdale Concession Stand Upgrades 500,000 (Project 46717034) Woodland West – Walking Trail 57,500 (Project 46735006) CONSOLIDATED SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 44940) Expenditures Ida Sewer Emergency Repairs ($4,814,088) (Project 49496001) Rehab Program- Lining Contract 3,814,088 (Project 49404001) Rehab Program- Point Repair Contract 1,000,000 (Project 49404003) EB SEWER IMPROVEMENT & RENOVATION (FUND 45040) Revenues 45040-0000-59110.45400 $111,918 (Trf frm Consol Water Capital) Expenditures Wind Load Tolerance 111,918 (Project 50413001) CONSOLIDATED WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 45400) Revenues 45400-44600 Appropriate $256,841 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures Eastbank & Westbank Safehouses 144,923 (Project 54054001) MILLAGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (FUND 45600) Revenues 45600-4460 Appropriate $78,884 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures LCDA Parks Rev Bd Projects Series 2022 78,884 (Project 56041000) PARISHWIDE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS (FUND 45850) Revenue 45850-0000-52405 $1,500,000 (LA Facility Plan & Cont) Expenditure 50-NCC-14-01 PresrvRestHistStructHopeHav 1,500,000 (Project 58517001) 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 14th day of October, 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 resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149355 A resolution granting permission to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W Metairie Ave, Metairie LA 70003, to conduct a 2nd Annual Fall Craft Fair, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; allowing the serving and sale of beverages, and food; to allow outdoor cooking; to allow live music; and to erect 35 craft booths and 35 canopies, in connection with the Fair; waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith, provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Beverage Control Board, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the Health Department & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met. (Council District 2) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W Metairie Ave, Metairie LA 70003, to conduct a 2nd Annual Fall Craft Fair, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; allowing the

serving and sale of beverages, and food; to allow outdoor cooking; to allow live music; and to erect 35 craft booths and 35 canopies, in connection with the Fair, waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith, provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Beverage Control Board, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the Health Department & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met. SECTION 2. That all Jefferson parish taxes are hereby waived in connection with said boil, provided all necessary permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Tobacco Control Board, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the Health Department & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met to conduct such event. SECTION 3. That St. Mary Magdalen has requested to place signs advertising their Fair; starting on October 10, 2026 and ending on October 25, 2026, at the following locations: 1. Transcontinental Dr and W Metairie Ave 2. Causeway Blvd and W Napoleon Ave 3. Clearview Ave and W Metairie Ave 4. David Dr and W Metairie Ave 5. David Dr and W Napoleon Ave 6. Power Blvd and W Esplanade Ave 7. W Esplanade Ave and Clearview Blvd 8. Veterans Blvd and Roosevelt Blvd SECTION 4. 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 5. That all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, and that the Traffic Engineering Department shall inspect each location for any sight triangle conflicts. SECTION 6. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed. SECTION 7. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 8. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Nikki Cook, 616 Henry Landry Ave, Metairie LA 70003, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, State Health Department, State of Louisiana Alcohol & Tobacco Control Board, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149356 A resolution granting permission to Assumption of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Avondale, Louisiana, 533 S. Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, Louisiana 70094, represented by Christian V. Nguyen, to conduct a Thanksgiving Festival at 171 Andre Dung Lac Drive, Avondale, Louisiana 70094, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 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 Assumption of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Avondale, Louisiana, 533 S. Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, Louisiana 70094, represented by Christian V. Nguyen, to conduct a Thanksgiving Festival at 171 Andre Dung Lac Drive, Avondale, Louisiana 70094, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; and in connection therewith to sell and serve beer, food, and beverages; to have outdoor cooking; to allow live music and entertainment; to erect five (5) canopies and five (5) craft booths in connection with the Festival; provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Beverage Control Board, the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Christian V. Nguyen, 925 Behrman Hwy., Suite J, Gretna, Louisiana 70056, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Alcohol & Beverage Control Board, 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149357 A resolution approving a First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Woodmere Civic Association, Inc., which to provides for the 2025 Woodmere Community & Business Festival, at a cost not to exceed TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) towards the production of the 2026 Woodmere Community & Business Festival, thereby increasing the amount of the Agreement from Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year, and to allow use of a stage, a dumpster, tables, and chairs at no cost in connection therewith. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147334, adopted on October 22, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and the Woodmere Civic Association, Inc. entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated, November 5, 2025 (“Original Agreement”), to provide its 2025 Woodmere Community & Business Festival, at a cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), and to allow use of a stage, a dumpster, tables, and chairs at no cost in connection therewith, which is set to expire on November 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, the parties would like to amend the Agreement to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) towards the production of the 2026 Woodmere Community & Business Festival, thereby increasing the amount of the Agreement from Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), and extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year through November 5, 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, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide additional recreational and cultural opportunities and programs for the citizens of Jefferson Parish as well as to enhance tourism and foster economic development in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of cultural, and recreational activities for the enjoyment of its citizens and increased tourism and spending by visitors and citizens, which is at least equivalent to the Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) 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 Woodmere Civic 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 First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Woodmere Civic Association, Inc., which to provides for the 2025 Woodmere Community & Business Festival, at a cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) towards the production of the 2026 Woodmere Community & Business Festival, thereby increasing

the amount of the Agreement from Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year, and to allow use of a stage, a dumpster, tables, and chairs at no cost in connection therewith, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2773-76800. 360 (20473.000) (Council District 3 – West Bank Riverboat Gaming). 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 14th day of October, 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, September 30, 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, September 9, 2026 be corrected with notations of corrections of publication as follows. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2026 Published In: The Advocate/ Times-Picayune Newspaper, October 7, 2026 Resolution No. 149252 The corrections were made in the preamble, section 1 and Section 5 to read as Shannon Abney as the Director. Resolution No. 149287 In the preamble the company name should read as In-Telecom Consulting, LLC. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2026 Published In: The Advocate/Times-Picayune Newspaper, September 16, 2026 Resolution No. 149205 An extra 3 was removed from the preamble and in Section 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Lee, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149358 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 and 2027 Alcoholic Beverage Permit Nos. and Officer/Manager Permits: APPROVED RETAIL- NEW (2026) NAME

ABO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Bradley Perry Forrest Bethany Richard Christina Michael Thomas Kenneth Masson

1119988775

9/28/2026

Oscar’s Bar & Grill 2027 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

RENEWALS (2027)

1106959974

9/22/2026

Saltgrass Steakhouse 4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

Giselle Mcbee Deneb Warner Erin Warner

1106962901

9/23/2026

The Woodhouse Day Spa 5004 W Esplanade Ave. #B Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

Baljit Kaur Makhan Singh

1106965864

9/22/2026

Star Convenience Store 2950 Belle Chasse Hwy. #A Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Baljit Kaur Makhan Singh

1106968531

9/22/2026

Greg’s Food Mart 2551 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Fras Ayyad Jamal Ayyad Mubarak Ayyad

1106970909

9/23/2026

Discount Magic 3098 Hwy. 90 W Avondale, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Chalapathi Thakkallapally

1106971190

9/23/2026

Seminole Supermarket 1518 Seminole Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Ruben Chavez Armondo Oseguera Bernardo Osorio

1106971732

10/02/2026

El Paso Mexican Grill 5101 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Craig Cordes Antonio Lamartina Salvadore Lamartina Hugh Uhalt

1106980539

10/02/2026

Big Easy Blends LLC 698 St. George Ave. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2)

Dong Van Tran

1106982148

9/23/2026

Okini Sushi Bar 9047 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Huy Pham

1106983619

9/23/2026

Yakuza House 2740 Severn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Brian Levy

1106985262

10/02/2026

Scott Levy Selections LLC 671 Rosa Ave. #201 Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Jefrey Bybee Gabriel Corchiani John D Georges Michael D Gulotta Christopher Keene

1106989141

9/23/2026

Tana 2919 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon

1106991632

9/23/2026

Yum Central 2900 Hwy. 90 Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Davinder Kaur

1106991678

9/23/2026

Yum Central 9000 Westbank Expy. Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Emad Sadek

1106993215

9/22/2026

Three J’s LLC 585 Terry Pkwy Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Vincent Ieong

1106995724

9/23/2026

Empress of China Nola Inc 429 Wall Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Maninder Dhillon

1107001413

9/23/2026

Yum Central 2850 Belle Chasse Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Maninder Dhillon

1107001445

9/23/2026

Yum Central 502 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Lily Dhillon

1107001478

9/23/2026

Yum Central 123 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Ghassan Jabbar

1107004210

9/22/2026

G-Zone 2 2145 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Darren Balsamo Drew Brees

1107004397

9/22/2026

Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees 7000 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Lily Dhillon

1107007010

9/23/2026

Yum Central 468 Lapalaco Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Saveen Dhillon

1107007546

9/23/2026

Yum Central 3441 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Saveen Dhillon

1107007579

9/23/2026

Yum Central 8692 River Rd. Waggaman, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Ameen Salem

1107007703

9/22/2026

Ralph’s on Clearview 900 Clearview Pkwy. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2)

Daker Shaadwat

1107008296

9/22/2026

Ralph’s on Vets 1101 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Paige Fertitta Richard Liem Steven Scheinthal

NAME

ABO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Joseph Impastato Mica Impastato

1105152940

9/29/2026

Impastato’s Restaurant Inc. 3400 16th St. #A Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Gerald Cvitanovich Klara Cvitanovich Tommy Cvitanovich

1105183370

9/29/2026

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant 3232 N Arnoult Rd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Baljit Kaur Makhan Singh

1107009740

9/22/2026

Star Gas & Liquor 701 Behrman Hwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Jerry Krouse David Paradise Michael Pettus

1105197254

9/18/2026

Applebees #8629 3701 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Ralph Boswell Walter Goodman Wendy Mccrory

1107011028

9/22/2026

Gus’s World-Famous Fried Chicken 3940 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Chad Nunez Faye Wagner

1105224576

9/29/2026

Daiquiris & Creams No 2 Inc 5260 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4)

Jian Yuan Chen Shanshan Chen Ruhui Zhao

1107011517

9/22/2026

Daiwa Marrero LLC 5033 Lapalco Blvd. #B6 Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Michael St Romain

1105302289

9/29/2026

River Ridge Pure 10300 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

1107014008

9/23/2026

Flik International Inc. 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2)

Suzanne Provenzano

1105408045

9/23/2026

Adventure Quest Laser Tag 1200 S Clearview Pkwy. #1106 Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Kristin Briotte Michael Scott Davis Jennifer Mcconnell Adrian Meredith Richard Rossitch Daniel Thomas Sierra Schaff

1107016448

9/22/2026

Chad Nunez

1105426817

9/29/2026

Daiquiris & Cream & Deli 1701 Lake Ave. #D Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Taco Daddy’s II LLC 7801 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

Zakaria Nagi

1107017347

9/22/2026

On The Fly 1570 Westbank Expy. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3)

Rashed Al Madhrahi

1107017721

9/23/2026

Taz Food Mart LLC 3468 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

James Cantrelle II

1110809269

10/02/2026

Just 4 Him 5200 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #E Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4)

Scott Kliever Eduardo Morales Scott Kliever

1110809540

10/02/2026

Mexcor Distributors of Louisiana LLC 5600 Jefferson Hwy. #W #282 Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Hakim Murad

1160721569

9/23/2026

Magnolia Mini Market 2209 Lapalco Blvd. #M Harvey, LA &0058 (Council District 1)

Julius Walsh

1105453994

9/23/2026

American Legion Post 175- Metairie 2431 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Dennis Patania Vicky Patania

1105464241

9/29/2026

Galley Seafood 2535 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Calvin Chauvin Julie White Chauvin

1105584257

9/29/2026

Epic Lounge 5128 Lapalco Blvd. #F&G Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Joy Rivers

1105601024

9/23/2026

Joy’s Madhatter 3600 4th St. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2)

Dena Cicero Dominic Culotta

1105606808

9/18/2026

Culotta’s Liquor & Seafood 2508 4th St. Harvey, 70058 (Council District 2)

Camille Ennis Robert Ennis

1106116251

9/18/2026

Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing 2035 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Martha Marks Timothy Marks

1106122935

9/29/2026

T J M’s Ritz 3605 N Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Roy Saia William Thrash

1106335374

10/2/2026

The Clinic Bar 3511 Jefferson Hwy #A Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2)

Chad Nunez

1106353693

10/2/2026

Sports Club Bar & Deli LLC 5260 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #B Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4)

Angela Kleamenakis John Kleamenakis

1106380729

9/18/2026

Mano’s Po-Boy 6943 Saints Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2)

Jerold Krouse David Paradise Michael Pettus

1106548420

9/18/2026

Applebee’s #9231 1220 S Clearview Pkwy. Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

John Van Vrancken

1106669558

9/23/2026

The Balcony Ball Room 4738 Utica St. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

Maureen Dolese

1106675360

10/2/2026

Lakeside Country Club 1520 Rose Garden Dr. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Rosario Zuppardo Joseph Zuppardo, Jr. Peter Zuppardo

1106680026

9/23/2026

Zuppardo’s Economical Supermarkets LLC 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4)

William Hall III

1106737638

10/2/2026

Side Pocket Bar & Grill 5601 4th St. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

Amit Patel

1106804007

10/2/2026

Buffalo Wild Wings 909 S Clearview Pkwy. Elmwood, LA 70121 (Council District 2)

Fayeq Qattoum

1106827537

10/2/2026

Cold Cave Beverages 6900 Westbank Expy. #I Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

Ronald Iafrate

1106881334

9/18/2026

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop & Pub 2309 N Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Amit Patel

1106898427

10/2/2026

Buffalo Wild Wings 3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Paul Fine Diane Franco Jeffrey Goldring

1106902523

9/18/2026

Magnolia Marketing Company LLC 604 Frisco Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Ronald Feske Mandy Feske

1106920734

9/18/2026

The Salvage Store 2 5821 Jefferson Hwy. Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Adnen Gharbi

1106933729

10/2/2026

Sunny Side Up #2 5708 Citrus Blvd. #A Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Elizabeth Fetter Joseph Massony Brenda Elliott

1106948591

10/2/2026

Cocktails 109 Wall Blvd. #B Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Su Ying Dong Jian Ming Sun Meng Sun Wan Quing Zheng

1106956379

9/22/2026

Golden City Asian Market 2712 N Arnoult Rd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Jose Manuel Torres

1106957389

9/22/2026

Taqueria Torres Inc. 4432 I-10 Service Rd. S Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Charles Curtis

1106959974

9/22/2026

Saltgrass Steakhouse

are hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Sheriff, Ex-Officio Tax Collector for the Parish of Jefferson be and is hereby authorized to issue proper licenses to cover the herein approved applications within the time prescribed by law. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: (1) Van Vrancken The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149359 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That the Applicants, who have been issued the following Application Numbers, be and are hereby authorized to be issued Certificates of Qualification for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets: INDIVIDUALS/SERVERS NAME VICE NUMBER Eva Salazar V-42511

APPROVED DATE APPROVED 9/22/2026

NAME OF BUSINESS Frozen Delights 2431 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3)

Eric Hall

V-64659

9/28/2026

Winston’s Pub and Patio 531 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Monica Williamson

V-66659

9/28/2026

Marie Nieves

V-109222

9/22/2026

Lamplighter Lounge 908 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Cocktails Lounge 109 Wall Blvd. Gretna, LA 70053 (Council District 1)

Elizabeth Falgoust

V-112782

9/22/2026

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Renee Dicket

V-117602

9/28/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 1000 S. Clearview Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Kayla Ritter

V-117603

9/22/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 981 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2)

Wendy Gibson

V-122443

9/28/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 456 Lapalco Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Lonzo Walker

V-123143

9/28/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 620 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Natalie Ducote

V-125263

9/22/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 620 Terry Pkwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Latonya Smith

V-130563

9/22/2026

Boomtown Casino & Hotel 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

Megan Myers

V-130564

9/22/2026

District Donuts Sliders & Brews 1126 S. Clearview Pkwy. D Jefferson, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Kristina Jackson

V-130565

9/22/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 620 Terry Pkwy.

The Times-Picayune ✦ nola.com ✦ Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ✦ 13D

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 620 Terry Pkwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

WALK IN NAME

VICE NUMBER Lane- V-130323

DATE APPROVED 9/30/2026

NAME OF BUSINESS

V-130343

9/24/2026

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 835 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3)

Michael V-130443

9/30/2026

Boomtown Casino & Hotel 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

Tremise Jackson

Jeremiah Cubas

Brad Williams

Klassic Bar & Grill 3700 Westbank Expy. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2)

Is 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered RESOLUTION NO. 149360 A resolution denying 2026 to alcoholic beverage manager/officer permit and certificate to dispense application of Ginger P. Larkin, 107 Midway Dr., River Ridge, LA 70123 #V-71419. (Council District 4) THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. That the 2026 alcoholic beverage permit manager/officer permit and certificate to dispense application of Ginger P. Larkin, 107 Midway Dr., River Ridge, LA 70123 #V-71419, is denied. DENIALS NAME

ABO/VICE NUMBER

DATE DENIED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Ginger P. Larkin

V-71419

9/23/2026

Rudy’s Pub & Grub 8014 W. Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

SECTION 2. That the Clerk of the Council notify the aforementioned applicant of this denial and forward a copy of this resolution to the applicant. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149361 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That 2027 Tobacco Permit Nos. and Officer/ Manager Permits: APPROVED NAME

TO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Hiren Shah

1105108324

9/28/2026

International Foods 2901 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Michael St Romain

1105302291

9/28/2026

River Ridge Pure 10300 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Salha Omar

1105409853

9/28/2026

Airline Discount LLC 3451 Airline Dr. Metairie, 70001 (Council District 5)

Dena Cicero Dominic Culotta

1105606812

9/22/2026

Culotta’s Liquor & Seafood 2508 4th St. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2)

Halal Mahdi

1105804025

9/22/2026

Budget Zone 855 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Martha Marks Timothy Marks

1106122942

9/28/2026

T J M’s Ritz 3605 N Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Rosario Zuppardo Joseph Zuppardo Peter Zuppardo

1106680035

9/22/2026

Zuppardo’s Economical Supermarkets LLC 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4)

Hakm Murad

1106721576

9/28/2026

Magnolia Mini Market 2209 Lapalco Blvd. #M Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

Fayeq Qattoum

1106827544

9/28/2026

Cold Cave Beverages 6900 Westbank Expy. #1 Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

Hayder Altajir

1106827846

9/22/2026

Ideal Zone LLC 1620 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

1106827867

9/22/2026

Mohammad Abdair Jawad Zaini

1106827880

9/22/2026

Fuel King Management LLC 5920 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

Rafat Alkurd

1106855139

9/28/2026

Terrytown Cigarette Outlet 638 Terry Pkwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Nabil Benzaoui

1106864597

9/28/2026

Discount Zone 2220 N Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5)

Nizar Dahab

1106910272

9/22/2026

Up In Smoke 651 Terry Pkwy #106 Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Baljit Kaur Makhan Singh

1106965872

9/22/2026

Star Convenience Store 2950 Belle Chasse Hwy. #A Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Abu Shady Hamad Karam Salem

1106966147

9/22/2026

Vape On 4409 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

Baljit Kaur Makhan Singh

1106968549

9/22/2026

Greg’s Food Mart 2551 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Ghassan Jabbar Hees Nor

1106970224

9/22/2026

Smokey’s Tobacco Outlet 5022 W. Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

Fras Ayyad Jamal Ayyad Mubarak Ayyad

1106970913

9/22/2026

Discount Magic 3098 Hwy 90 W Avondale, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Chalapathi Thakkallapally

1106971208

9/28/2026

Seminole Supermarket 1518 Seminole Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Bilal Alassri

1106989187

9/28/2026

Cloud 3 Smoke Shop LLC 3000 Cleary Ave #A Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon

1106991645

9/22/2026

Yum Central 2900 Hwy. 90 W Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Davinder Kaur

1106991684

9/22/2026

Yum Central 9000 Westbank Expy. Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Majd Hammad Ali Harb Waleed Harb

1106992824

Emad Sadek

1106993227

Hayder Aktajir

9/28/2026

9/22/2026

Metairie Gas Management LLC 8824 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

504 Smoke Shop 2701 Airline Dr. #C Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Three J’s LLC 585 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Maninder Dhillon

1107001421

9/22/2026

Yum Central 2850 Belle Chasse Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Maninder Dhillon

1107001450

9/28/2026

Yum Central 502 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Lily Dhillon

1107001484

9/22/2026

Yum Central 123 Terry Pkwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Ghassan Jabbar

1107004223

9/22/2026

G-Zone 2 2145 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Mohammad Abdair Haider Hamoudi

1107005074

9/22/2026

Shell 3534 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Lily Dhillon

1107007023

9/28/2026

Yum Central 468 Lapalco Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Saveen Dhillon

1107007551

9/22/2026

Yum Central 3441 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Saveen Dhillon

1107007580

9/22/2026

Yum Central 8692 River Rd. Waggaman, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Ameen Salem

1107007719

9/22/2026

Ralph’s on Clearview 900 Clearview Pkwy. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2)

Daker Shaadwat

1107008306

9/22/2026

Ralph’s on Vet’s 1101 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Baljit Kaur Makhan Singh

1107009755

9/22/2026

Star Gas & Liquor 701 Behrman Hwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

Zakaria Nagi

1107017352

9/22/2026

On the Fly 1570 Westbank Expy. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3)

Rashed Madrhrahi

1107017732

9/22/2026

Taz Food Mart LLC 3466 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Ghassan Jabbar

1110810261

9/22/2026

G-Zone 4963 Lapalco Blvd. 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149362 A resolution authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for a two-year contract for Preventative Maintenance (Lining) of Existing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Including Service Laterals at Scattered Locations in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, for the Department of Sewerage, and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the current contract 335, for a two-year contract with BLD Services LLC for Preventative Maintenance (Lining) of Existing Sanitary and Storm Sewers Including Service Laterals at Scattered Locations in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, expires February 23, 2027; and WHEREAS, the Department of Sewerage desires to advertise for sealed bids for a two-year Preventative Maintenance Contract for cleaning, televising, and lining of Existing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Including Service Laterals at Scattered Locations in Jefferson Parish; 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 notifying all prospective bidders that this project has been designated as “Sales Tax Exempt”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for a two-year contract for Preventative Maintenance (Lining) of Existing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Including Service Laterals (clean, video inspect, and rehabilitate sewers by lining method; and manholes by cementitious lining) at Scattered Locations in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. SECTION 2. That in advertising, all the usual requirements, as are provided in regular Jefferson Parish advertising procedures be included in the Advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form, and Specifications for said project. SECTION 3. That the cost for this advertisement be charged to Sewer Capital Improvements Program Budget Account No. 44940-4023-75400(49404.001). SECTION 4. That the costs associated with this contract be charged to Sewer Capital Improvements Program Budget Account No. 44940-4023-74540(49404.001). SECTION 5. That the Council Chairman or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149363 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for sealed bids for the Bucktown Kayak Launch Pavilion Public Works Project No. 2026-027-REC for the department of Ecosystem and Coastal Management in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish Engineering Department and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the Department of Parks has engaged the services of the Department of Engineering to design a pavilion to be located by the kayak launch in the Bucktown Harbor Park; 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 New Orleans Advocate is the Official Journal of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the administration has qualified this project to be presented to the Jefferson Parish Council for consideration and designation as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, the plans and specifications for this bid contain necessary language noticing all prospective bidders that this project has been designated as “Sales Tax Exempt.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized, to advertise for sealed bids for the Bucktown Kayak Launch Pavilion Public Works Project No. 2026-027-REC in accordance with the Plans and Specifications as prepared by the Jefferson Parish Engineering Department. SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Jefferson Parish advertising procedures in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form and Specifications for said project. SECTION 3. That all costs associated with Bucktown Kayak Launch Pavilion Project are charged to the following Account Number(s): 21650-1292-74510(16506002). SECTION 4. That all costs associated with advertisement of the Bucktown Kayak Launch Pavilion Project are charged to 21640-1291-74500(16506002). SECTION 5. That this project is hereby designated as sales tax exempt and shall include all the necessary language related to this exemption in the bid specifications. SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to implement the resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149364 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for sealed bids for the Terrytown Playground Turf Project, in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by Meyer Engineers, and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, the services of Meyer Engineers have been engaged to provide professional engineering services relating to the design and construction administration for this project; and WHEREAS, the design of the project is complete; and WHEREAS, the administration has qualified this project to be presented to the Jefferson Parish Council for consideration and designation as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, the plans and specifications for this bid contain necessary language noticing all prospective bidders that this project has been designated as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, the Official Journal for Jefferson Parish is The New Orleans Advocate; and WHEREAS, construction will be funded with local funds; and WHEREAS, sufficient local funds are available to advertise this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the Terrytown Playground Turf Project, in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by Meyer Engineers. SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Louisiana Public Bid Law LRS 38:2211 et. seq. in the

Jefferson Parish advertising procedures in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form, and Specifications for said project. SECTION 3. That the cost of construction is to be charged to Account No. 44670-4014-74540 (46733019). SECTION 4. That the cost of advertisement is to be charged to Account No. 44670-4014-75400 (46733019). 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 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149365 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Crown USA, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 99 for a twoyear contract for purchase of thermoplastic pavement markings on an as needed basis for the Department of Engineering, Traffic Engineering Division at the bid tabulation price of $197,408.20. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $200,000.00 for the two years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148761, authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on July 22, 2026, the Department of Engineering, Traffic Engineering Division advertised for a twoyear contract for purchase of thermoplastic pavement markings; and WHEREAS, bids were received on September 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Crown USA, Inc in the amount of $197,408.20; and WHEREAS, Geveko Marking, Inc was rejected because bid affidavit was invalid due to notary not being commissioned in Louisiana, and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $98,229.87 for the current contract (Contract No. #55-00021897) with Crown Technology for the period from April 12, 2024 to April 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, the current contract (Contract No. 55-00021897) expired on April 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $200,000.00 for the two years, for materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Crown USA, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 99 for a two-year contract for purchase of thermoplastic pavement markings on an as needed basis for the Department of Engineering, Traffic Engineering Division at the bid tabulation price of $197,408.20, be and is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 22200-3005-72323 of the Department of Engineering, Traffic Engineering Division. SECTION 3. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $200,000.00 for the two years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. SECTION 4. That the Council Chairperson, or in their 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 thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149366 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Varsity Brands, Inc. DBA BSN Sports LLC for Items 1, 2, and 4, in the total amount of $43,576.20 and accepting the lowest responsible bid of Dugout Sports for Items 3, 5, and 6, in the total amount of $58,380.00, under Bid Event #106, for the one-time purchase of baseballs and softballs for the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on September 15, 2026 for the purchase of baseballs and softballs for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, Varsity Brands, Inc. DBA BSN Sports LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid for Items 1, 2, and 4, in the total amount of $43,576.20; and WHEREAS, Dugout Sports submitted the lowest responsible bid for Items 3, 5, and 6, in the total amount of $58,380.00; and WHEREAS, each item was awarded to the vendor submitting the lowest bid meeting product specifications; and WHEREAS, Dugout Sports submitted the lowest bid for Items 1 and 4, but the items that they provided did not meet department specifications; and WHEREAS, the bid of Pyramid School Products was rejected for having an incomplete bid affidavit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. The lowest responsible bid of Varsity Brands, Inc. DBA BSN Sports LLC for Items 1, 2, and 4, in the total amount of $43,576.20 and the lowest responsible bid of Dugout Sports for Items 3, 5, and 6, in the total amount of $58,380.00, under Bid Event #106, for the one-time purchase of baseballs and softballs for the Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 21830-2532- 72353. SECTION 3. That the Council Chairwoman, 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 is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149368 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Rotolo Consultants, Inc., Event No. 52 for landscape and beautification improvements for the West Bank Expressway (US 90) from Louisiana Street to Terry Parkway (Phase III) for Parkways Department – Public Works, for a total amount of $1,127,432.00 and authorizing the execution of the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.” (Council District 1, 2 & 3) WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish received bids on September 1, 2026, for landscape and beautification improvements for the West Bank Expressway (US 90) from Louisiana Street to Terry Parkway (Phase III) for Parkways Department – Public Works; and WHEREAS, the administration qualified this project as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, the plans and specifications for this bid contained the necessary language noticing all prospective bidders that this project was designated as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, Rotolo Consultants, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid under Event No. 52 at the total cost of $1,127,432.00; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $1,127,432.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Rotolo Consultants, Inc. received September 1, 2026, under Event No. 52 in the amount of $1,127,432.00 for landscape and beautification improvements for the West Bank Expressway (US 90) from Louisiana Street to Terry Parkway (Phase III) for Parkways Department – Public Works is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That the Director of Parkways is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.” SECTION 3. That the cost for this construction is to be funded from Account No. 44560-4008-7454 (45629.026) – Landscaping West Bank Expressway. SECTION 4. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $1,127,432.00 without an approved change order.

SECTION 5. That the term of this contract shall commence from the date indicated on the Notice to Proceed. SECTION 6. That the Council Chairperson or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149367 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Bayou Tree Service, Inc. under Event No. 48 for a two (2) year pre-placed emergency contract to preform emergency tree work in response to natural disasters or other declared states of emergency for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways – Public Works at the bid tabulation price of $2,742,500.00. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $4,000,000.00 for the two (2) years, by a factor of not more than 10% without approval of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on September 22, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Bayou Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $2,742,500.00; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $11,250.00 for the current contract (55-00022297) with Bayou Tree Service, Inc., for the period from 10/04/2024 to 10/03/2026; and WHEREAS, the current contract shall expire on10/03/2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures shall not exceed $4,000,000.00 for the two (2) years, for pre-placed emergency tree work; and WHEREAS, if a new contract has not been executed by May 1st of the year in which the contract is set to expired, the existing contract shall automatically extend until the end of the calendar year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Bayou Tree Service, Inc. under Event No. 48 for a two (2) year pre-placed emergency contract to preform emergency tree work in response to natural disasters or other declared states of emergency for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways – Public Works, at the bid tabulation price of $2,742,500.00, be and is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 22200-3050-7690 of the Department of Parkways. SECTION 3. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $4,000,000.00 for the two (2) years, by a factor of not more than 10% without approval of the Council. SECTION 4. That the Council Chairperson or, in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149369 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of BGSN Mechanical, LLC bid under Bid Event No. 89, with a bid tabulation amount of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($178,500.00) which includes Item No. 1, Base Bid, to provide labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to install ten (10) front access stainless steel cabinet showers, in the amount of One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($105,000.00); Alternate No. 1 – Location 4B, install one (1) shower, in the amount of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00); Alternate No. 2 – Location 4C, install two (2) showers, in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00); Alternate No. 3 – Locations 4D & 4A, install four (4) showers, in the amount of Forty-Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000.00) in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center located at 100 Dolhonde Street, Gretna, LA and authorizing the execution of the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and sales Tax Exemption Certificate,” for the Department of General Services. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, bids were received on September 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by BGSN Mechanical, LLC, in the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($178,500.00); and WHEREAS, the specifications for this bid contain necessary language designating this project as “Sales Tax Exempt”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of BGSN Mechanical, LLC, bid under Bid Event No. 89, at the bid tabulation amount of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($178,500.00) which includes Item No. 1, Base Bid, to provide labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to install ten (10) front access stainless steel cabinet showers, in the amount of One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00); Alternate No. 1 – Location 4B, install one (1) shower, in the amount of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00); Alternate No. 2 – Location 4C, install two (2) showers, in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00); Alternate No. 3 – Locations 4D & 4A, install four (4) showers, in the amount of Forty-Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000.00) in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center located at 100 Dolhonde Street, Gretna, LA and designating this project as sales tax exempt, for the Department of General Services, be and is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That the Director of the Department of General Services is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.” SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 45850-4085-74310 (58510080); Contracted Repairs & Maintenance. SECTION 4. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and 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 this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149370 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Land Craft Design Build, LLC for under sealed Bid Event #59 for labor, material and equipment required for the construction of Crochet Park, for a total bid amount of $488,427.00, representing the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1, and authorizing the execution of the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.” (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of Dana Brown & Associates, Inc. to provide professional architectural and engineering services relating to the design and construction administration for the Crochet Park project; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has received bids on September 3, 2026, for labor, materials, and equipment required for the project; and WHEREAS, Land Craft Design Build, LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid under Bid Event #59 at the total base cost of $482,872.00, Additive Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $5,555.00; and WHEREAS, the bid of Land Craft Design Build, LLC is in order and within the available construction budget for the project; and WHEREAS, Dana Brown & Associates, Inc. has recommended that award of the contract be made to the lowest responsible bidder Land Craft Design Build, LLC; and WHEREAS, the construction documents allow for the Parish of Jefferson to designate the General Contractor (Land Craft Design Build, LLC) and its Sub-Contractors, to act as the Parish’s Purchasing Agent for tax exempt purposes for the duration of this project; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to take advantage of the sales tax-exempt status on for the construction of Crochet Park.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible base bid of Land Craft Design Build, LLC received September 3, 2026, under Bid Event #59 in the amount of $488,427.00, representing the Base Bid, Additive Alternate No. 1, for labor, material and equipment required for the Construction of Crochet Park is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That the Director of Recreation is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.” SECTION 3. That the cost for this construction is to be funded from Account No. 44680-4015-74540 (46828009). 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149371 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the Contract No. 55-22747 dated April 22, 2025, with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC (Instrument 12634857 Mortgage Book 5163, Page 266) for an addition of $26,454.88 (0.796% increase) to the original contract amount of $3,321,908.25, for a new total amount of $3,348,363.13 and an additional 49 calendar days to the original contract term for a new completion date of November 21, 2025 for the Veterans Blvd.: David Dr. to Clearview Pkwy, State Project H.014682, Federal Aid Project No. H014682, Public Works Project No. 2021031-RB. Work associated with this Change Order is completed and within the original scope of the project. (Council Districts 4 & 5) WHEREAS, on February 12, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (“LADOTD”) received a low bid from Madden Gulf Coast, LLC, in the amount of $3,321,908.25 for Veterans Blvd.: David Dr. to Clearview Pkwy, State Project H.014682, Federal Aid Project No. H014682, Public Works Project No. 2021-031-RB; and WHEREAS, there are no previous change orders; and WHEREAS, in accordance with contract specifications, the contractor was reimbursed for Owners and Contractors Protective (OCP) Liability Insurance, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $7,947.00; and WHEREAS, due to unforeseen existing pavement conditions, a new item for saw cutting asphalt to create vertical edges for curb and gutter installation was created, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $24,133.08; and WHEREAS, additional concrete curb and gutter quantity was added to address actual field conditions, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $66,616.20; and WHEREAS, an unforeseen leaking joint in a 42” pipe was creating pavement failure, so the contractor was directed to address this issue prior to paving, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $10,967.08; and WHEREAS, an existing, unknown abandoned irrigation line that was in conflict with proposed work was removed, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $1,081.14; and WHEREAS, additional curb ramps were added to the project during construction, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $22,816.00; and WHEREAS, to accommodate safe vehicular traffic during construction, a temporary pavement marking item was added, resulting in an increase to the original contract in the amount of $2,399.14; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to adjust contract quantities for forty-three (43) items of work to reflect actual field measurements, resulting in a decrease of $109,504.76; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,454.88 represents a 0.796% increase to the original contract amount from $3,321,908.25 to $3,348,363.13; and WHEREAS, all plan changes associated with Change Order No. 1 (Final) have been processed and approved by the LADOTD in accordance with the State-Entity Agreement; and WHEREAS, a new contract number in Bridge will be provided following execution of this change order; and WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Meyer Engineers, Ltd., who was selected for Construction Administration services, recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 (Final). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-22747, dated April 22, 2025 with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC (Instrument 12634857 Mortgage Book 5163, Page 266), for an increase of $26,454.88 (0.796% increase) to the original contract amount and an additional 49 calendar days for a new completion date of November 21, 2025 to the contract term for Veterans Blvd.: David Dr. to Clearview Pkwy, State Project H.014682, Federal Aid Project No. H014682, Public Works Project No. 2021-031-RB. SECTION 2. That there have been no previously recorded change orders. SECTION 3. That all construction costs are funded from Budget Account No. 44630-4012-74540 (46372001). SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to sign and approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149372 A resolution approving Change Order No. 3 to the Contract No. 55-00023002/ 796 dated September 3, 2025, (Contract No. 796) with Crescent Commercial Construction, LLC (Instrument 12536624, Mortgage Book 5124, Page 224), for an increase of $6,056.91 (0.04% increase), to the previous contract amount of $1,833,871.10, for a new contract amount of $1,839,928.01 and adding thirty (30) additional days to contract time for a new completion date of October 12, 2026, and a final completion date of November 12, 2026 for the Bucktown Harbor Park Playground and Site Amenities, Public Works Project No. 2025-003-CM, Proposal No. 50-00147722. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the Bucktown Harbor Park Playground and Site Amenities bids were received on May 29, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was accepted on June 18, 2025, under Resolution No. 146522; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, adopted by Resolution No. 148296 on April 8, 2026, included an increase in the contract amount by $8,790.18 and added seventy-five (75) calendar days for a new substantial completion date of July 1, 2026; necessary adjustments were required to the design during construction based on lead time of materials and unforeseen site conditions with underground utilities and existing pathways; and WHEREAS, the total of Change Order No. 2, adopted by Resolution No. 148787 on July 22, 2026, increased the contract amount by $8,080.92 for a new total $1,833,871.10 and added seventy-three (73) calendar days for a new substantial completion date of September 12, 2026; necessary adjustments were required to provide a safer and more maintainable play area as well as to increase the size of multiple concrete footings due to changes in grade elevations; and WHEREAS, adjustments are required for minor changes to wood framing and attachment of the “Boogie Board” play equipment to provide a safer play area; and WHEREAS, the total of Change Order No. 3 is an increase of $6,056.91 to the contract amount of $1,833,871.10, for a new total $1,839,928.01; and WHEREAS, the architectural firm of Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC who was selected for construction administration services by the Parish Council, recommends approval of Change Order No. 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 the Council does hereby approve Change Order No. 3 to the Contract No. 55-00023002/ 796, dated September 3, 2025 with Crescent Commercial Construction, LLC (Instrument 12536624, Mortgage Book 5124, Page 224), for an increase of $6,056.91 (0.04% increase), to the previous contract amount of $1,833,871.10, for a new contract amount of $1,839,928.01 and adding thirty (30) additional days to the contract time for a new completion date of October 12, 2026, and a final completion date of November 12, 2026, for the Bucktown Harbor Park Playground and Site, Public Works Project No. 2025003-CM, Proposal No. 50-00147722. SECTION 2. That Change Order No. 1 was approved by Resolution No. 148296 and is recorded by the Clerk of Court in

and for the Parish of Jefferson (Mortgage Book 5148, Page 351, Instrument No. 12615426). SECTION 3. That Change Order No. 2 was approved by Resolution No. 148787 and is recorded by the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson (Mortgage Book 5160, Page 855, Instrument No. 12631837). SECTION 4. That all construction costs are funded from Budget Account No. 21640-1291-74540(16417001). SECTION 5. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to sign and approve Change Order No. 2 to the contract. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149373 A resolution authorizing and approving Change Order No. 3 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, to add Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ten Dollars and Three Cents ($37,410.03) to the contract cap, making a new contract cap of Four Million Seven Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($4,744,348.95) and adding 5 additional days to the contract for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace fourteen (14) 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 .903% 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 fourteen (14) 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, the Jefferson Parish Council accepted the lowest responsible bid of 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, Change Order No. 2, which increased the contract by $13,966.92, was approved under Resolution No. 149149, adopted on the 9th day of September, 2026 (Instrument No. 12637195, MOB 5164, Folio 969); and WHEREAS, the cap of the contract shall be increased by $37,410.03, for a new contract cap of $4,744,348.95; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 3 represents a .903% increase in the original contract amount of $4,143,735.00; and WHEREAS, water damage was discovered in the administrative elevator hoistway in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, requiring replacement of affected hoistway equipment, including; doors, tracks, and hangers; and WHEREAS, the source of the water intrusion has been identified and corrected to prevent further damage to the replacement components; and WHEREAS, the change order is necessary to perform this replacement work to restore the elevator to proper operation. 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. 3 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, to add Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ten Dollars and Three Cents ($37,410.03) to the contract cap, making a new contract cap of Four Million Seven Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($4,744,348.95) and adding 5 additional days to the contract for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and all other incidentals necessary to replace Fourteen (14) 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 .903% increase to the original contract cap. SECTION 2. That Change Order No. 3 shall be funded from Account No. 45850-4085-74313 (58510065). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149374 A resolution granting permission to New Orleans Track Club, Inc., 201 Evans Road, Suite 104-A, Harahan, LA 70123, represented by Benjamin Burke, to serve beer, beverage and food at their upcoming “NOTC – Tulane Cancer Center Wave Makers 5K” at Lafreniere Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., and to allow DJ/amplified outdoor music until 11:00 a.m. (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained to conduct such a Foot Race and that all requirements and regulations of departments are met. (Council District 4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to New Orleans Track Club, Inc., 201 Evans Road, Suite 101B, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70123, represented by Benjamin Burke, to serve beer, beverages and food at their upcoming “NOTC – Tulane Cancer Center Wave Makers 5K” at Lafreniere Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.; to allow DJ/ amplified outdoor music until 11:00 a.m. (provide that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements, and to allow tents in connection therewith. SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control to conduct such an event and that all indemnifications and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Loss Control and all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations are met; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments and Lafreniere Park are met. SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to New Orleans Track Club, Inc., c/o Benjamin Burke, 201 Evans Road, Suite 104-A, Harahan, Louisiana 70123, and all departments in connection therewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149375 A resolution granting permission to Archbishop Chapelle High School, 8800 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003, to erect temporary signs not to exceed 4-foot by 8-foot at various locations to advertise the 2027 Archbishop Chapelle High School St. Joseph’s Day Altar to be held on campus Thursday, March 18, 2027, and Friday, March 19, 2027 and to provide for related matter. (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 is granted to Archbishop Chapelle High School, 8800 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003 to erect temporary signs not to exceed 4-foot by 8-foot advertising the 2027 Archbishop Chapelle High School St. Joseph’s Day Altar from March 4 – March 20, 2027, at the following

locations provided that the placement of all signs are approved by the Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering Division and that none of said signs cause any sight obstructions for motorists: 1) One sign in front of Chapelle High School, 8800 Veterans Blvd. 2) One sign on the Parish right of way across the street from Chapelle High School on Veterans Blvd. 3) One sign on Parish right of way near the intersection of Veterans Blvd. and Clearview Parkway SECTION 2. That a copy of said resolution be attached to each sign and banner while displayed. SECTION 3. That 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 the resolution grants permission to erect said signs advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 4. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of said signs. SECTION 5. That permission is hereby granted to place temporary signs advertising Archbishop Chapelle High School’s St. Joseph’s Day Altar from Thursday, March 4, 2027, until Saturday, March 20, 2027, and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that said signs must be removed by 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 20, 2027. SECTION 6. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Archbishop Chapelle High School, c/o Michelle Lambert, 8800 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003; Michelle Lambert 4612 Toby Lane, Metairie, LA 70003 and all departments in connection therewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149376 A resolution granting permission to Louisiana Right to Life, represented by Ashlen Sandoz, 7121 Catina St., New Orleans LA 70124 to conduct a Life Chain on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, 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 of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Louisiana Right to Life, represented by Ashlen Sandoz, 7121 Catina St., New Orleans LA 70124 to conduct a Life Chain on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm along Veterans Square holding signs, provided that all permits have been obtained from the Departments of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office provided that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ashlen Sandoz, 7121 Catina St., New Orleans LA 70124. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149377 A resolution granting permission to St. Clement of Rome Parish, 4317 Richland Ave, Metairie LA, 70002, represented by Mr. Gregory Kennedy, to conduct a Fall Festival, on grounds, on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:pm, Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11:00am to 9:00pm; 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 of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Clement of Rome Parish, 4317 Richland Ave, Metairie LA, 70002, represented by Mr. Gregory Kennedy, to conduct a Fall Festival, on grounds, Friday, November 13, 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:pm, Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11:00am to 9:00pm; to allow the sale of food, beer, wine, beverages, and liquor; to allow live/DJ/Amplified music; to allow outdoor cooking; to erect 8 canopies, 3 tents (41’ or Larger), and to have 8 mechanical rides in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, The Health Department, 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 are met; and waiving all taxes. SECTION 2. St. Clement is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their Fall Festival from Friday, October 30, 2026 - Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Metairie, at the following sign locations: • Intersection of Causeway Blvd and West Esplanade Ave • Intersection of Clearview Pkwy and West Esplanade Ave • Intersection of Bonnabel Blvd and West Esplanade Ave • Intersection of Transcontinental Ave and West Esplanade Ave • Intersection of Veterans Memorial Blvd and Houma Blvd. 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 Fall 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 Monday, November 16, 2026. SECTION 6. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Gregory Kennedy, 4317 Richland Ave, Metairie LA, 70002 and all departments in connection therewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149378 A resolution authorizing Laureate Academy to place signs at various locations to advertise student recruitment for the 2026-2027 school year. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 3) WHEREAS, Laureate Academy located at 2115 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, Louisiana, is conducting student recruitment for the 2026-2027 school year; and WHEREAS, Laureate Academy has requested permission to place temporary signs at various locations from November 1, 2026 through March 15, 2027, to advertise student recruitment and enrollment opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. Laureate Academy is hereby granted permission to place temporary signs advertising student recruitment at the following sign locations: 1. Wall Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard 2. Terry Parkway and Carol Sue Avenue 3. Belle Chasse Highway and Lapalco Boulevard 4. Manhattan Boulevard and Gretna Boulevard 5. Manhattan Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard 6. Manhattan Boulevard and Westbank Expressway 7. Manhattan Boulevard and 4th Street 8. Barataria Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard 9. Barataria Boulevard and Westbank Expressway 10. Barataria Boulevard and Patriot Road 11. Barataria Boulevard and Destrehan Avenue 12. Barataria Boulevard and Lafitte Larose Highway 13. Ames Boulevard and West Bank Expressway 14. Ames Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard 15. Ames Boulevard and Barataria Boulevard 16. West Bank Expressway and State Hwy 3018 17. Lapalco and Destrehan Ave 18. Destrehan Ave and Patriot Rd 19. Lapalco Boulevard and Alex Kornman Boulevard 20. Lapalco Boulevard and Peters Road 21. Lapalco Boulevard and Vulcan Street

22. Woodmere Boulevard and Post Drive 23. Woodmere Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard. SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed. SECTION 4. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 5. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising student recruitment starting on November 1, 2026 through March 15, 2027, said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that said signs are to be removed by March 16, 2027. SECTION 6. That the Parish Council Clerk e-mail a copy of this resolution to Semaj Allen-Raymond at sallenraymond@ laureatecharter.org, 2115 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, Louisiana 70058, the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement and all departments in connection therewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149380 A resolution approving permit application ATTSC-01-26, submitted by AT&T to deploy certain wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way of Jefferson Parish at 707 Churchill Pkwy, Avondale, Louisiana, pursuant to Chapter 35.6 of the Code of Ordinances and to provide for related matters. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, AT&T is the holder of a valid franchise agreement to deploy wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way granted in conformity with Chapter 35.6 of the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, AT&T has submitted permit application ATTSC-01-26, for 707 Churchill Pkwy, Avondale, Louisiana to deploy certain facilities, including antenna support poles, in the public rights-of-way pursuant to its franchise agreement and in conformity with Chapter 35.6 of the Code of Ordinances (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, the application is complete, all fees have been paid, and the application has been reviewed and approved by a professional engineer hired specifically to review said permit applications; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35.6 of the Code of Ordinances, said permit application requires council approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permit application ATTSC-01-26, submitted by AT&T to deploy certain wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way of Jefferson Parish at 707 Churchill Pkwy, Avondale, Louisiana, pursuant to Chapter 35.6 of the Code of Ordinances, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Council Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149379 A resolution authorizing the Old Jefferson Community Association to place temporary signs at various locations to advertise their General Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Old Jefferson Community Association is holding their General Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting at various locations starting Monday October 5 2026, and ending Friday, October 16, 2026; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Old Jefferson Community Association, be and is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting, at the following locations starting Monday October 5, 2026, and ending Friday, October 16, 2026: 1.) Jefferson Hwy and Maine St 2.) Jefferson Hwy and Rio Vista Ave 3.) Jefferson Hwy and Coolidge St 4.) Jefferson Hwy and Jules Ave SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic. SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed. SECTION 4. That the Department of Traffic Engineering Shall inspect each location for sight triangle issues. SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs. SECTION 6. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and all signs are to be removed by Friday, October 16, 2026 SECTION 7. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149381 A resolution authorizing the addition of a subcontractor to the contract between Jefferson Parish and Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC to provide Professional Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout the Parish. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish has an agreement with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC dated August 2, 2025, as authorized by Resolution No. 146735 (adopted July 23, 2025), to provide professional Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout the Parish; 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, Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC wishes to add Terracon Consultants, Inc. to the list of subcontractors authorized to provide professional services under this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Terracon Consultants, Inc. shall be added to the list of subcontractors for professional services to Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC under the contract between Jefferson Parish and Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC dated August 2, 2025 to provide Professional Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00. SECTION 2. That the Council Chairperson, or in his or her absence, the Vice Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

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

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS RESOLUTION NO. 149382 A resolution authorizing the addition of subcontractors to the contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Principal Infrastructure – A/E/C, LLC, dated July 3, 2025, to provide Professional Architectural and Engineering Services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout the Parish for a total not-toexceed annual fee of $500,000.00. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish has an agreement with Principal Infrastructure – A/E/C, LLC dated July 3, 2025, as authorized by Resolution No. 146432 (adopted May 21, 2025), to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an asneeded basis for architectural related projects located throughout the Parish; 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, Principal Infrastructure – A/E/C, LLC wishes to add Basin Engineering & Surveying and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. to the list of subcontractors authorized to provide professional services under this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Basin Engineering & Surveying and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. shall be added to the list of subcontractors for professional services to Principal Infrastructure – A/E/C, LLC under the contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Principal Infrastructure – A/E/C, LLC, dated July 3, 2025, to provide Professional Architectural and Engineering services on an as-needed basis throughout the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00. SECTION 2. That the Council Chairperson, or in her absence, the Vice Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149383 A resolution approving the addition of subcontractors Leigh Vila, Justin Mullins, Jennifer Messa and A’Rean Thornton-Williams to Contract No. 55-22487 between the Parish of Jefferson and CORE: Louisiana Counseling & Recovery Center, LLC, to provide evidence-based treatment services to at-risk youth and families assigned to the Department of Juvenile Services, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145449, adopted on the 11th day of December, 2024, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and CORE: Louisiana Counseling & Recovery Center, LLC, entered into an agreement to provide evidence-based treatment services to at-risk youth and families assigned to the Department of Juvenile Services, and to provide for related matters; and WHEREAS, PARISH was notified by CORE: Louisiana Counseling & Recovery Center, LLC, of the need to add subcontractors Leigh Vila, Justin Mullins, Jennifer Messa and A’Rean Thornton-Williams, in order to carry out the scope of 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 the addition of the subcontracts, Leigh Vila, Justin Mullins, Jennifer Messa and A’Rean Thornton-Williams, as subcontractors to the Agreement with CORE: Louisiana Counseling & Recovery Center, LLC, Contract No. 55-22487, to provide evidence-based treatment services to at-risk youth and families assigned to the Department of Juvenile Services, and to provide for related matters, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That expenditures, to be shared pro-rata, shall remain in the amount not to exceed $1,620,000.00 and be charged to Account No. 21700-2152-7351.09. SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149384 A resolution authorizing the addition of subcontractors to the contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., dated September 18, 2026, to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Peters Road to Timberlane Drive). (Council Districts 1 & 3) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has an agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. dated September 18, 2026, as authorized by Resolution No. 149169 (adopted September 9, 2026), to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Peters Road to Timberlane Drive); 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, Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. wishes to add Principal Engineering, Inc. to the list of subcontractors authorized to provide professional services under this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Principal Engineering, Inc. shall be added to the list of subcontractors for professional services to Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. under the contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., dated September 18, 2026, to provide professional engineering services for Lapalco Blvd. Roadway Improvements (Peters Road to Timberlane Drive). SECTION 2. That the Council Chairperson, or in her absence, the Vice Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

to effectively reduce risk to people and property over time; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Green Infrastructure Plan proposes a vision statement that Jefferson Parish residents are served by an exceptional state-of-the-art drainage system that uses pipes and pumps—and works with nature—to protect their property during flood events, advancing a sustainable approach to effectively reduce risk to people and property over time; and WHEREAS, these recommendations are relevant for Jefferson Parish because they outline how the Jefferson Parish Council and Administration can competitively pursue recentlyapproved capital programs, including those at the federal level, to fund and support green infrastructure initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Green Infrastructure Plan recommends adopting provisions for a maximum lot coverage on residential lots as part of the Regulatory Framework recommendations; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish affirms it is a coastal community that must balance its stormwater management strategies to improve community resilience, and that a balanced approach combining green infrastructure with traditional drainage benefits Jefferson Parish’s economy, environment, and society; and WHEREAS, The Jefferson Parish Urban Forest Master Plan is a forward-thinking plan commissioned by the Parish and Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful to combat rising temperatures and nuisance flooding; and WHEREAS, the Urban Forest Master Plan has a goal of increasing the tree canopy by five percent (5%) by 2031 and forty percent (40%) by 2041; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 132364, adopted on October 10, 2018, the Parish Council authorized the Planning Department and Planning Advisory Board to conduct a study of the text of Chapter 8 Buildings and Building Regulations, Chapter 25 Planning and Development, Chapter 29 Roads and Bridges, Chapter 33 Unified Development Code, and Chapter 40 Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, with the intent of evaluating and updating provisions for paving in the front yard of residential dwellings; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 142202, adopted on June 14, 2023, interim development standards were established limiting paving in the required front yard and reduced stormwater runoff; and WHEREAS, the abovementioned interim development standards expired on December 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, these interim standards limit paving in the required front yard and provide flexible options for using permeable or porous paving or planting trees; and WHEREAS, these interim standards also provide a fee-inlieu option based on the market value for local nursery stock and installation costs for the Department of Parkways; and WHEREAS, these interim standards can help incentivize tree planting and the use of permeable paving materials, both which help combat nuisance flooding and the urban heat island effect; and WHEREAS, interim development standards are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board are hereby authorized to study the text of Chapter 25 Planning and Development, Chapter 33 Unified Development Code, and Chapter 40 Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, with the intent of evaluating and updating provisions for paving in the front yard of residential dwellings; and providing for related matters. SECTION 2. That the following interim development standards are hereby established for new construction of single-family dwellings, excluding townhomes and single-family dwellings located on the unprotected side of the Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Levee, the West Bank and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Levee, the Mississippi River and Tributaries Flood Protection Levee, or the Jefferson Parish Urban Growth Limit Line. The interim development standards do not apply to renovations, additions, alterations, elevations of existing homes, repairs resulting from storm damage, or other improvements to existing residences: (a) Generally. The interim standards shall apply in addition to, and in conjunction with, the current regulations provided in the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. Where there is a conflict between the interim standards and the regulations in Chapter 33 Unified Development Code and Chapter 40 Zoning, the interim standards shall govern. Where the interim standards are silent on a standard, the provisions of the applicable section shall apply. (b) Definitions. (1) Driveway shall mean a private way or strip of land giving vehicle access from a public right-of-way to a building on abutting property or otherwise is a hard surfaced way on private property that connects a house, garage, or other building with the adjacent street. (2) Driveway apron shall mean that portion of a roadside improved with concrete or other hard impervious surface designed for vehicular traffic to travel from a roadway to a driveway. (3) Front yard shall mean a required yard extending across the front of a lot between the side lot lines, and being the minimum horizontal distance between the front lot line and the maximum permissible buildable area. On corner lots the required front yard shall be considered as parallel to the street upon which the lot has its least dimension. The size of the required front yard varies by zoning and/or overlay district (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Front Yard Graphic

RESOLUTION NO. 149385 A resolution requesting and authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to study the text of Chapter 25 Planning and Development, Chapter 33 Unified Development Code, and Chapter 40 Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, with the intent of evaluating and updating provisions for paving in the front yard of residential dwellings; establishing interim development standards during the study; and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Envision Jefferson 2040: The Jefferson Parish Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need to design and build infrastructure that is less vulnerable to flooding and includes low-impact development measures or integrated storm water management where practical, specifically in housing development; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 26577 adopted on March 15, 2023, the Jefferson Parish Council adopted the Jefferson Parish Green Infrastructure Plan as a Subplan of Envision Jefferson 2040, the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Green Infrastructure Plan supports goals advancing green infrastructure and low impact development (LID), explains hazards, highlights case studies within Jefferson Parish and elsewhere, establishes recommendations and next steps, and functions as an educational tool by presenting appropriate green infrastructure solutions for Jefferson Parish to reduce nuisance flooding and prolong the existing drainage system; and WHEREAS, while the Jefferson Parish Green Infrastructure Plan evaluates all types of development – including residential, commercial, and industrial – there is a need to focus on the specific issue of paving in the front yard of residential dwellings; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Green Infrastructure Plan proposes a vision statement that Jefferson Parish residents are served by an exceptional state-of-the-art drainage system that uses pipes and pumps—and works with nature—to protect their property during flood events, advancing a sustainable approach

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The money shall be paid to the Department of Parkways, placed in a special parish fund or account, and dedicated to the planting, repair, maintenance or upkeep of trees on Jefferson Parish public property. (5) Variances. Variances cannot be granted for the maximum coverage and minimum greenspace provisions listed above. Figure 2. Wheel Strip Driveway Design

Guide for Maximum Coverage and Minimum Greenspace by Zoning District Zoning District

Required Front Yard 35 ft 1

Minimum Required Maximum Minimum Lot Width Front Yard Coverage Greenspace Area (65%) (35%) S-1 00 ft 3500 2275 1225 sq ft sq ft sq ft R-1A 20 ft 50 ft 1000 650 sq ft 350 sq ft sq ft R-1B 25 ft 60 ft 1500 975 sq ft 525 sq ft sq ft R-1C 30 ft 80 ft 2400 1560 840 sq ft sq ft sq ft R-1D 35 ft 100 ft 3500 2275 1225 sq ft sq ft sq ft R-1MH 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 520 sq ft 280 sq ft R-2 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 520 sq ft 280 sq ft R-3 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 520 sq ft 280 sq ft R-1TH 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 520 sq ft 280 sq ft R-1CO 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 520 sq ft 280 sq ft OBM-1 20 ft 50 ft 1000 650 sq ft 350 sq ft sq ft U-1S 20 ft 50 ft 1000 650 sq ft 350 sq ft sq ft Note: This table is to be used as a guide only. The Code may allow for smaller required front yards in certain circumstances. Lot widths of established sites may also be less or more than the minimum lot width requirements of the district. (3)

Maximum coverage alternatives. a. Use of permeable or porous paving material. The maximum coverage may be increased by ten (10) percent with the use of permeable or porous paving material approved by the Engineering Director.

Guide for Maximum Coverage and Minimum Greenspace by Zoning District with Use of Permeable or Porous Paving Material Incentive Zoning District

Required Minimum Required Maximum Minimum Front Lot Width Front Yard Coverage Greenspace Yard Area (75%) (25%) S-1 35 ft 100 ft 3500 sq ft 2625 875 sq ft sq ft R-1A 20 ft 50 ft 1000 sq ft 750 sq ft 250 sq ft R-1B 25 ft 60 ft 1500 sq ft 1125 375 sq ft sq ft R-1C 30 ft 80 ft 2400 sq ft 1800 600 sq ft sq ft R-1D 35 ft 100 ft 3500 sq ft 2625 875 sq ft sq ft R-1MH 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-2 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-3 20 ft 40 ft 8 00 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-1TH 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-1CO 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft OBM-1 20 ft 50 ft 1000 sq ft 750 sq ft 250 sq ft U-1S 20 ft 50 ft 1000 sq ft 750 sq ft 250 sq ft Note: This table is to be used as a guide only. The Code may allow for smaller required front yards in certain circumstances. Lot widths of established sites may also be less or more than the minimum lot width requirements of the district. b.

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

Greenspace shall mean live vegetative materials, including. grass, sod, live groundcover, shrubs, plants, trees. Artificial grass and artificial turf shall not be considered greenspace. (5) Impervious paving or impervious surfaces shall refer to the application of water-resistant hardscape materials to create a smooth, hard surface, thereby producing water runoff in greater quantities than present under natural conditions prior to development. Standard materials for these surfaces, including asphalt and poured concrete, do not allow for the natural infiltration of water into soil. (6) Parking space shall mean a hard-surfaced area permanently reserved for the storage of one (1) automobile connected with a street or alley by a hard-surfaced driveway providing unobstructed ingress and egress for motor vehicles. (7) Permeable or porous paving shall mean a pavement system designed to allow movement of stormwater through the pavement surface and into an aggregate base. Concrete bases and mortar are prohibited. Materials include but are not limited to pervious concrete, porous asphalt, aggregate if stabilized with a grid-system that prevents compaction and washout; and permeable pavement, such as openjointed blocks, pavers, or bricks that provide void spaces between to allow stormwater infiltration. Maximum Coverage and Minimum Greenspace. (1) Maximum coverage. No more than sixty-five (65) percent of the required front or corner side yard shall consist of hard surface impervious paving or other impervious surfaces. (2) Minimum greenspace. A minimum of thirty-five (35) percent of the required front or corner side yard shall consist of greenspace.

front or corner side yard: Amount of Coverage Provided in the Required Front or Corner Side Yard

Tree planting. The maximum coverage may be increased by ten (10) percent if the following requirements are met: 1. Tree type. (i) One (1) Class A or two (2) Class B trees, as listed in the “Desirable Tree List for Jefferson Parish, Ordinance No. 21243,” shall be planted. (ii) The tree(s) shall have a minimum container size of fifteen (15) gallons at the time of planting. 2. Tree location (i) Each tree shall be planted at least thirty (30) inches from the edge of any paved surface. (ii) Each tree shall be planted on private property. In lieu of planting on private property, trees may be planted in the public right-of-way directly in front of the owner’s property contingent upon approval by the Jefferson Parish Parkways Department. 3. Each tree shall be planted after construction is complete. (i) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued prior to verification of tree planting by the Landscape Planner or Parish Arborist. 4. Tree maintenance. (i) The property owner shall maintain all trees in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the season of the year. (ii) All trees which die shall be replaced by the property owner with similar healthy tree materials at the first available, optimal time for planting. 5. Trees planted in the OMNCD or MRTPD. (i) All trees planted in the Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District (OMNCD) or Metairie Ridge Tree Preservation District (MRTPD) shall be designated protected trees pursuant to the standards set forth under Sec. 33-6.27.4. 6. Survey or site plan required. (i) The applicant may use survey or site plan submitted as part of the new construction application to show the location of the proposed tree(s). (ii) The required survey or site plan shall be drawn to show the type of each tree, the location of each tree, and each tree’s distance from any nearby driveways, roadways, and/or stop signs. (iii) For properties outside of the OMNCD or MRTPD, the required survey or site plan showing the location of the tree does not have to be completed by a design professional.

Guide for Maximum Coverage and Minimum Greenspace by Zoning District with Tree Planting Incentive Zoning District

Required Minimum Required Maximum Minimum Front Lot Width Front Yard Coverage Greenspace Yard Area (75%) (25%) S-1 35 ft 100 ft 3500 sq ft 2625 875 sq ft sq ft R-1A 20 ft 50 ft 1000 sq ft 750 sq ft 250 sq ft R-1B 25 ft 60 ft 1500 sq ft 1125 375 sq ft sq ft R-1C 30 ft 80 ft 2400 sq ft 1800 600 sq ft sq ft R-1D 35 ft 100 ft 3500 sq ft 2625 875 sq ft sq ft R-1MH 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-2 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-3 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-1TH 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft R-1CO 20 ft 40 ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 200 sq ft OBM-1 20 ft 50 ft 1000 sq ft 750 sq ft 250 sq ft U-1S 20 ft 50 ft 1000 sq ft 750 sq ft 250 sq ft Note: This table is to be used as a guide only. The Code may allow for smaller required front yards in certain circumstances. Lot widths of established sites may also be less or more than the minimum lot width requirements of the district. (4)

Fee-in-lieu. In lieu of complying with the maximum coverage and minimum greenspace requirements above, the property owner may pay a fee-in-lieu to offset the lack of greenspace. a. The fee is based on the amount of coverage of hard surface impervious paving or other impervious surfaces provided in the required

(d) Parking Space and Access Design. (1) Permitted vehicle parking space locations. a. All required off-street vehicle parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the principal use. b. Required vehicle parking spaces, not located within garages, carports, or other structures, are permitted in the required front yard but must not encroach onto the required sight triangle or public right-of-way. c. In cases where the residential use fronts a street with a right-of-way less than fifty (50) feet in width, required vehicle spaces shall not be located less than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the street, except as provided below. (2) Dimensions. Unenclosed parking spaces shall be a minimum width of twelve (12) feet and a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet. (3) Access requirements. a. Each off-street vehicle parking space shall open directly upon a driveway of adequate width to provide access to a vehicle parking space. b. The parking area may be designed so that the driver of the vehicle backs out into the public right-of-way. (4) Surfacing. a. Sec. 40-662. Off-street parking requirements. shall apply. b. If the permeable or porous paving is an integral part of a stormwater management system, the Maintenance provisions of Sec. 33-7.4 of the UDC and in the subsection below shall apply. c. The parking space and/or driveway may consist of two (2) concrete wheel strips, provided that each is at least twenty-four (24) inches wide and at least twenty (20) feet long. Greenspace must be planted between the strips; gravel between the strips is not permitted (see Figure 2). (e) Driveway Standards. (1) Driveways shall not be located within the required site triangle(s). (2) Curb cuts. a. All curb cuts require approval from the Director of Engineering. 1. On corner lots, circular driveways shall not have access to two streets. 2. On through lots, unobstructed driveways shall not have access to two streets. (3) Surfacing. Driveways must be paved in accordance with the surfacing requirements of Sec. 40-662 and below: a. Driveways shall be paved with a durable allweather material, such as concrete or asphalt with the following exceptions: b. Driveways may be constructed of permeable or porous paving on private property. c. Driveways may be constructed of gravel beyond the required twenty (20) feet front yard setback (see Figure 3). On corner lots, driveways may be constructed of gravel beyond the required twenty (20) feet front yard and twenty (20) feet corner side yard setback.; however, a paved driveway apron is required. Should any surface material enter the public roadway, public drainage system, or public right-of-way, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to remove the material immediately.

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Permeable or Porous Paving. Any installation of permeable or porous paving, excluding loose gravel permitted above, shall be subject to the standards of this section. (1) Permitted permeable or porous paving materials. Approved permeable or porous paving materials may be used in lieu of impervious paving material for any surface-level driveway, off-street parking space, or walkway, in accordance with the table below. To the maximum extent practicable, permeable or porous paving materials should be used in place of impervious paving materials in all other permitted locations. (2) The Engineering Director or their designee may allow additional types of permeable or porous paver systems as new technologies or uses become available. Permitted permeable or porous paving materials for low impact development for residential property. Type or Application Driveway

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All public right-of-way must be designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Persons with disabilities, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders shall be able to safely move along and across a right-of-way. Prohibited Materials. Loose aggregate including but not limited to; sand, crushed limestone, crushed stone, gravel, slag, recycled concrete, or shell, are not permitted as a permeable or porous paving material unless approved by the Department of Engineering as part of a manufactured permeable or porous paving system. Contributing drainage area. The maximum contributing drainage area to permeable or porous pavement surface area ratio is 4:1 unless otherwise approved by the Engineering Director. Infiltration rates. All permeable or porous paving installations may be subject to infiltration testing

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS after installation. Testing shall be conducted according to the ASTM International Cl 701 or Cl 781 standards, as appropriate. All types of permeable or porous pavement shall maintain a minimum infiltration rate of two hundred (200) inches per hour. (7) Required depth. All permeable or porous paving installations shall have a minimum aggregate subbase, as determined by the Engineering Director. (8) The system must be capable of supporting an emergency vehicle (standard fire truck) without damage to the system as certified by a licensed engineer, noted on the plans, or as indicated in the system specifications issued by the manufacturer. The property owner and/or occupant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Parish from any loss or damage to the pavement system that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the provision of emergency services or parking of emergency vehicles on the site. (9) If pavers are employed, there must be a minimum space between units of 1/4 inch. The system must maintain a minimum infiltration rate of two hundred (200) inches per hour as certified by a licensed engineer, noted on the plans, or as indicated in the system specifications issued by the manufacturer. (10) The system must be adequately drained to eliminate standing water over twenty-four (24) hours and prevent damage to adjacent property and/or public streets or alleys as certified by a licensed engineer, noted on the plans, or as indicated in the system specifications issued by the manufacturer. (11) All proposals for a permeable or porous pavement system must include a maintenance plan and shall remain properly maintained by the property owner. The use of permeable or porous pavement systems will not be subject to inspection by the Engineering Department, unless there is a public safety hazard. SECTION 3. The interim development standards set forth in this resolution shall become effective fifteen (15) business days from the resolution adoption date. SECTION 4. The interim development standard set forth in this resolution is in accordance with and by the authority of Sec. 33-2.21.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, providing, in pertinent part, that when the Jefferson Parish Council initiates a study to prepare an amendment to the text or official maps of Chapter 33, Chapter, 40, or the Comprehensive Plan, and pending final disposition of the study, the Jefferson Parish Council may establish interim development standards that provide for reasonable approval conditions for certain types of development applications that would otherwise be affected by the study for one (1) year, which may be extended by the Jefferson Parish Council for not longer than one (1) six (6)-month period. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149386 A resolution extending the interim development standards in Section 2 of Council Resolution No.147381, adopted October 22, 2025, which established standards for properties zoned R-1A Single-Family Residential, R-1B Suburban Residential, or S-1 Suburban zoning districts of the Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway area, generally bounded by Pritchard Road, Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, and the V-shaped Levee as shown on a map titled “Leo Kerner Parkway Area Study” dated October 8, 2025, for a period of six (6) additional months or until the effective date of final Council action, whichever comes first. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, the interim development standards should be extended for a six (6) month period or until the effective date of final Council action, whichever comes first, so that requirements are in place that support the intent of the study. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the interim development standards in Section 2 of Council Resolution No. 147381, adopted October 22, 2025, which established standards for properties zoned R-1A Single-Family Residential, R-1B Suburban Residential, or S-1 Suburban zoning districts of the Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway area, generally bounded by Pritchard Road, Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, and the V-shaped Levee as shown on a map titled “Leo Kerner Parkway Area Study” dated October 8, 2025, be and are hereby extended for an additional six (6) month period or until such time as the study is completed or cancelled. SECTION 2. The extension of interim development standards is in accordance with and by the authority of Sec. 33-2.21.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, providing, in pertinent part, that when the Jefferson Parish Council initiates a study to prepare an amendment to the text or official maps of Chapter 33, Chapter, 40, or the Comprehensive Plan, and pending final disposition of the study, the Jefferson Parish Council may establish interim development standards that provide for reasonable approval conditions for certain types of development applications that would otherwise be affected by the study for one (1) year, which may be extended by the Jefferson Parish Council for not longer than one (1) six (6)-month period. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149387 A resolution requesting the Jefferson Parish Delegation of the Louisiana Legislature to sponsor and reintroduce House Bill No. 453 of the 2026 legislative session relative to vegetative maintenance near utility infrastructure and to provide for rule making by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, utility company tree trimming in Jefferson Parish continues to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life and aesthetics in many of our neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the tree trimming is excessive which creates an unsightly tree and leads to unbalanced growth that effects the tree’s health; and WHEREAS, other municipalities in Louisiana who own their own utilities regulate the distance that a tree can be trimmed away from utility lines; and WHEREAS, State Representative Bayham proposed HB No. 453 during the regular legislation session in 2026 and, whereby this legislation would have limited utilities statewide that are governed by the State Public Service commission from trimming trees to no more and no less than four feet from the utility infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Representative Bayham’s bill was ultimately defeated by utility company opposition; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish are desirous of this protection of our tree canopy. 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 Delegation of the Louisiana Legislature be and hereby requested to support and reintroduce House Bill No. 453 of the 2026 legislative session relative to vegetative maintenance near utility infrastructure and to provide for rule making by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution is to be sent to every member of the Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation and to our delegation office. SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149388 A resolution approving a two-year Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and SEMS, Inc. to provide Soils Investigation Services on an As-Needed Basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year, not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Jefferson Parish Council, Public Works

No. 2026-031F-RB. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148593, adopted May 20, 2026, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Soils Investigation Services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148945, adopted August 26, 2026, the Jefferson Parish Council selected SEMS, Inc. to provide As-Needed Soils Investigation Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and SEMS, Inc. to provide As-Needed Soils Investigation Services at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 by a factor of more than 10% per year is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The cost of the As-Needed Soils Investigation Services shall be charged to the appropriate account line on a job-to-job basis. SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149389 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1 which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with ShreadKuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. dated April 2, 2026, for engineering services related to the design, construction administration, and inspection of Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements, to add supplemental design services which increases the total value of the contract by $93,604.00, from $313,000.00 to $406,604.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. Sewerage Capital Improvement Program, Project No. 55131. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement, dated April 2, 2026, between the Parish of Jefferson and Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. as authorized by Resolution No. 147742 (adopted January 14, 2026), for the Design, Construction Administration and Inspection of Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements, SCIP Project No. 55131; and WHEREAS, Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements, SCIP Project No. 55131, requires additional engineering services related to geotechnical services and additional force main design; and WHEREAS, the Attachment B in the Engineering Agreement as been updated to reflect this additional scope; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated a supplemental design services fee of $93,604.00 for engineering services related to the addition of geotechnical services to the project scope, as well as basic engineering services associated with additional force main design, all of which have been mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and the Parish; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the contract will therefore increase by $93,604.00 from $313,000.00 to $406,604.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. dated April 2, 2026, for design, construction, administration, and inspection of Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements, SCIP Project No. 55131 to add supplemental design services, which increases the total value of the contract by $93,604.00 from $313,000.00 to $406,604.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. SECTION 2. That the costs associated with engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7451 (42213.526). SECTION 3. That the costs associated with resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (42213.526). 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149390 A resolution approving Amendment No. 14 to the engineering agreement with Hartman Engineering, Inc. for the design and construction administration of Avenue D Drainage Improvements to establish a new termination date of February 13, 2029, to deobligate unused funds, and to add professional engineering services which increases the total cost of the contract by $4,102.57 from $2,473,097.00 to $2,477,199.57 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, on October 29, 2008, by virtue of Resolution No. 111123, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Hartman Engineering, Inc. and, pursuant to Resolution 111692, entered into an agreement with Hartman Engineering, Inc. dated February 13, 2009 to provide professional services associated with design and construction of Avenue D Drainage Improvements as amended by Amendment No. 1, authorized by Resolution No. 114070 (adopted March 3, 2010), Amendment No. 2, authorized by Resolution No. 115367 (adopted September 22, 2010), Amendment No. 3, authorized by Resolution No. 117308 (adopted August 10, 2011), Amendment No. 4, authorized by Resolution No. 119185 (adopted June 27, 2012), Amendment No. 5, authorized by Resolution No. 121809 (adopted October 16, 2013), Amendment No. 6, authorized by Resolution No. 123866 (adopted November 5, 2014), Amendment No. 7, authorized by Resolution No. 128155 (adopted November 2, 2016), Amendment No. 8, authorized by Resolution No. 128929 (adopted March 22, 2017), Amendment No. 9, authorized by Resolution No. 132372 (adopted October 10, 2018), Amendment No. 10, authorized by Resolution No. 133050 (adopted February 6, 2019), Amendment No. 11, authorized by Resolution No. 136725 (adopted December 9, 2020), Amendment No. 12, authorized by Resolution No. 139223 (adopted March 9, 2022), and Amendment No. 13, authorized by Resolution No. 145292 (adopted November 6, 2024); and WHEREAS, the project has been phased to meet incremental funding provided under the Statewide Flood Control Program; and WHEREAS, all 7 phases of design and all phases of construction are complete; and WHEREAS, stormwater from the drainage basin improved by the Avenue D Drainage Improvements projects flows south, traversing the Westbank Expressway right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the drainage structures at Avenue D within the DOTD right-of way were to be improved by DOTD in the 1980’s as part of the elevated expressway construction; and WHEREAS, the record drawings obtained from DOTD contain no indication that DOTD constructed the drainage improvements as part of the elevated expressway construction; and WHEREAS, the existing drainage structures at Avenue D that fall within the expressway right-of-way are insufficiently sized to accommodate the increased volume of stormwater during a heavy rainfall; and WHEREAS, in order for the Avenue D Drainage Improvements to function as designed, this constricted area must be improved by adding additional capacity; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to increase the drainage capacity across the DOTD right-of way; and WHEREAS, the drainage structures within the DOTD right-of way are currently not included in the agreement with DOTD; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish must perform an investigation and survey of the existing drainage structures within the DOTD right-of way in order to develop and design the necessary drainage improvements; and WHEREAS, the investigation and survey will be added to the Avenue D Drainage Improvements agreement with Hartman Engineering, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated with Hartman Engineering, Inc. a fee of $50,000.00 for this work; and WHEREAS, there are $45,897.43 in unused funds budgeted for resident inspection services which may be deobligated and will be reallocated for this work which, therefore, results in an increase in the cost of the agreement of $4,102.57; and WHEREAS, the agreement with Hartman Engineering, Inc.

will expire on February 13, 2027; and WHEREAS, the time required to complete the survey and investigation will extend beyond the current contract time of the Engineering Agreement, and therefore it is in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to extend the agreement two years to February 13, 2029; and WHEREAS, Hartman Engineering, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from T. Baker Smith, 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 Amendment No. 14, which amends the existing engineering agreement with Hartman Engineering, Inc. dated February 13, 2009 for professional services associated with the design and construction administration of Avenue D Drainage Improvements to establish a new termination date of February 13, 2029, to deobligate unused funds, and to add professional engineering services. SECTION 2. That the total contract cost increases by $4,102.57 from $2,473,097.00 to $2,477,199.57 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. SECTION 3. That the engineering fees for engineering services will be funded from Account No. 45230-4039-74510 (52374008), Contract No. 2398. SECTION 4. That Hartman Engineering, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from T. Baker Smith, LLC. SECTION 5. 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 effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149391 A resolution accepting a grant award from the Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2026–2027 Greener Grounds Grant which provides funding of six thousand six hundred forty dollars ($6,640.00) with a match of nine hundred and ninety-six dollars ($996.00) for a term of August 1, 2026 to May 14, 2027 to implement litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, volunteer engagement, safety, and public outreach activities at Family Gras, and to approve the Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs to sign any and all documents required for the administration of grant funding. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Affairs applied for and was awarded a Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2026–2027 Greener Grounds Grant in the amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($6,640.00); and WHEREAS, the Greener Grounds Grant supports the implementation of sustainable waste-management practices designed to prevent litter, reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve the overall experience at large outdoor events; and WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Affairs will use the grant funds to implement recycling opportunities throughout Family Gras by placing recycling stations in high-traffic areas, providing clear recycling signage, and educating festivalgoers about proper recycling and litter prevention; and WHEREAS, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Inc. shall contribute six thousand six hundred forty dollars ($6,640.00) toward the project, and the Department of Environmental Affairs shall contribute a minimum of nine hundred and ninety-six dollars ($996.00) for the required match, for a total project value of seven thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars ($7,636.00). 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 award from the Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2026–2027 Greener Grounds Grant which provides funding of six thousand six hundred forty dollars ($6,640.00) with a match of nine hundred and ninety-six dollars ($996.00) for a term of August 1, 2026 to May 14, 2027 to implement litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, volunteer engagement, safety, and public outreach activities at Family Gras, is hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement be charged to the Keep America/Keep Louisiana Beautiful Account No. 21610-1290-331- xxxxx (16176015). SECTION 3. That the Parish shall contribute a minimum of nine hundred and ninety-six dollars ($996.00) for the required match. SECTION 4. That the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs is hereby authorized to administer the grant, submit all required reports and requests for reimbursement or payment, and serve as Jefferson Parish’s official point of contact for the grant. SECTION 5. That the term of the grant shall begin on August 1, 2026 and shall terminate on May 14, 2027. SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in the Chairperson’s absence, the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement and any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149392 A resolution ratifying a Second Agreement continuing in form and substance the original Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Housing Case Management services through SUBRECIPIENT were approved in the FY 2018 Action Plan for CDBG funding by Resolution No. 131624, dated June 6, 2018, FY 2021 Action Plan for CDBG funding by Resolution No. 137898, dated June 30, 2021, and FY 2022 Action Plan for CDBG funding by Resolution No. 139999, dated June 29, 2022 as amended by Resolution No. 146330, dated April 30, 2025 by the Parish Council; 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, SUBRECIPIENT can provide low/moderate income homeless individuals and those suffering from chronic mental illness such as Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder in the Parish of Jefferson with Case Management through the Supportive Housing Program; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146995, adopted on August 20, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council approved an agreement between Jefferson Parish and NAMI for the term commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, NAMI continues to provide assistance to low/ moderate homeless and those suffering from chronic mental illness; and WHEREAS, there is CDBG funding still remaining in the Subrecipient Agreement to provide NAMI with funding for continued operation of the Supportive Housing Program; and WHEREAS, the Parish and NAMI have unintentionally gone past the termination date of the Subrecipient Agreement for which the services provided by NAMI are still ongoing and required; and WHEREAS, the Parish and NAMI wish to enter into a Second Agreement under the same terms and conditions as the original Subrecipient Agreement, except the end date of the Agreement shall be through June 30, 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Second Agreement, continuing in form and substance the Original Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is hereby ratified. SECTION 2. That the budget for NAMI in an amount not to exceed $6,719.45 will be charged to FY 2018 CDBG Budget Account Number 21280-1174-139-7331-81828-001, an amount not to exceed $10,239.39 will be charged to FY 2021 CDBG Budget Account Number 21280-1174-139-7331-82132-001, an amount not to exceed $25,041.16 will be charged to FY 2022 CDBG Budget Account Number 21280-1174-139-7331-82222001 and, an amount not to exceed $4,719.45 will be charged to FY 2022 CDBG Budget Account Number 21280-1174-139-733182222-001. SECTION 3. That the end date of the Second Agreement shall be June 30, 2027. SECTION 4. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish

Council, or in her absence the Vice Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149393 A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract cap amount under Contract Number 1269, adopted on April 9, 2025, Bid Proposal Number 50-00147091, Resolution Number 146133, between Jefferson Parish and Retif Oil and Fuel, LLC., by adding one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to the existing contract for the supply of on-site/off-site fuel for a total not to exceed the amount of four million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($4,850,000.00). The increased cap is needed for this contract due to the rising cost of fuel. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution Number 146133, adopted on April 9, 2025, approved a two (2) year contract with Retif Oil and Fuel, LLC. (the “Vendor”) for the supply of diesel and unleaded gasoline (the “Agreement”) with a total contract cap of three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000.00); and WHEREAS, the contract cap was raised by ten (10) percent making the contract cap three million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,850,000.00); and WHEREAS, due to the rising costs of diesel and unleaded gasoline the contract cap needs to be increased by one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to ensure Jefferson Parish vehicles, equipment and generators are supplied with diesel and unleaded gasoline. 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 contract cap amount for the contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Retif Oil and Fuel, LLC., Contract Number 1269, Bid Proposal Number 50-00147091, approved by Resolution Number 146133, adopted on April 9, 2025, is hereby increased by one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for a new total not to exceed the amount of four million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($4,850,000.00). SECTION 2. The cost of the above is to be charged to Budget Account No. 7225.2 for gasoline and 7725.1 for diesel fuel for the requesting department. SECTION 3. That the Council Chairperson, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149394 A resolution to approve the acceptance of the FY 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant Funds from the Louisiana Housing Corporation in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-One Dollars ($266,291.00). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Housing Corporation has made funding available to local jurisdictions and eligible nonprofit organizations under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program to support activities that prevent and end homelessness; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development has been awarded ESG funds in the amount of $266,291.00 to be used for eligible activities including Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, and Emergency Shelter; and WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development seeks formal acceptance of these funds to implement the intended programming; and WHEREAS, the awarded funds will be utilized for critical services aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing housing stability for individuals and families within Jefferson Parish. 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 Department of Community Development hereby accepts the State Emergency Solutions Grant funds in the amount of $266,291.00 from the Louisiana Housing Corporation; SECTION 2. That the grant funding shall be charged to account numbers 21410-1240-240-XXXXX-13951001, 214101240-240-73519-13951002, 21410-1240-240-73519-13951003, 21410-1240-240-73310-13951004, 21410-1240-240-7331013951005; 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 This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149395 A resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA) to assist Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) with the sheltering of non-adoptable animals in the event of a disaster or an emergency which will contribute to the overall health and safety of all parish residents and pets for a period of four (4) years, with the option to renew the Agreement for two (2) years upon Council approval at no direct cost to the 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, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. 1 Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Government Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) established Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11 to identify, manage and organize a response and the resources needed for animals following a declared emergency or disaster, and to provide a coordinated response between local, state and federal government, private and non-profit organizations; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) is the designated agency under ESF #11 for Jefferson Parish and has been tasked by the Jefferson Parish Council and Parish President to oversee the safe evacuation of its parish facilities; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA) is a private, non-profit organization and receives no additional funding to provide rescue services; and WHEREAS, JPAWS is the designated agency in Jefferson Parish tasked to secure services to oversee the best possible outcome for animals within its parish adoption centers; and WHEREAS, JPAWS shall work with LASPCA to maximize life-saving efforts for the animal population of the Parish, manage and organize a response and provide the resources needed for animals following a declared emergency or disaster, and provide a coordinated effort for animal rescue and care between local, global, state and federal government, private and non-profit organizations; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Agreement is to assist PARISH with the sheltering of non-adoptable animals in the event of a disaster or an emergency which will contribute to the overall health and safety of all parish residents and pets; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of the sheltering of non-adoptable animals in the event of a disaster or an emergency, which is at least equivalent to the PARISH resources provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, while there is no direct upfront cost associated with this Agreement, PARISH shall be responsible for reimbursement in accordance with the Scope of Services; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with LASPCA in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish:

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA) to assist Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) with the sheltering of non-adoptable animals in the event of a disaster or an emergency, which will contribute to the overall health and safety of all parish residents and pets, for a period of four (4) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional years, upon Council approval, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That there are no direct costs associated with this agreement. SECTION 3. 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149396 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and United Way of Southeast Louisiana to promote and improve childhood literacy through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at no cost. (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 United Way of Southeast Louisiana currently serves as the designated community partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library who is responsible for fundraising and administration of the program; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books to children under the age of five; and WHEREAS, access to early childhood education, early reading programs, and parent/child bonding activities increase the long-term educational attainment, employment attainment, and health outcomes of children; and WHEREAS, children participating in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been shown to increase early literacy rates and increase the amount of time that parents and children read together; and WHEREAS, currently, registration is closed for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Jefferson Parish due to lack of consistent funding; and WHEREAS, there are currently over 27,000 children in Jefferson Parish eligible for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; and WHEREAS, the residents of Jefferson Parish would benefit from the Parish working with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana to reopen registration and expand access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as promoting and improving childhood literacy in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased access to books and improved childhood literacy, which is at least equivalent to the administration and outreach support by Jefferson Parish 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, PARISH desires to cooperate with United Way of Southeast Louisiana in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and United Way of Southeast Louisiana to promote and improve childhood literacy through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at no cost 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, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149397 A resolution to ratify a (3) three-year agreement between Jefferson Parish and West Publishing Corp., a Thomson Reuters business, to provide online legal research to assist the Parish Attorney’s Office in the practice of law for an amount not to exceed $144,388.28 for the (3) three-year term, to ratify the Parish Attorney’s act of signing said agreement, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, West Publishing Corp., a Thomson Reuters business, provides legal professionals with tools necessary for the practice of law; and WHEREAS, the prior subscription, which had a contract cap of $287,775.00 for the three-year term, has been cancelled effective September 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the new maximum contract amount of $144,388.28 for the three (3) year term includes the addition of Westlaw artificial intelligence tools to the subscription pricing beginning in January 2027; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to ratify a new agreement that provides those tools to the Parish Attorney’s Office. 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 three (3) year agreement between Jefferson Parish and West Publishing Corp., a Thomson Reuters business, to provide online legal research to assist the Parish Attorney’s Office in the practice of law for an amount not to exceed $144,388.28 for the three (3) year term, is hereby ratified. SECTION 2. That the provision of a notice of cancellation of the prior subscription effective at the end of the contract term is hereby ratified. SECTION 3. That the Parish Attorney’s act of signing the order form and associated subscription and contractual documents is hereby ratified. SECTION 4. That all costs shall be charged to Account No. 10010-0021-7518 for legal research services. SECTION 5. That the Council Chairperson, or in their absence the Vice Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149398 A resolution approving the Second Legal Services Agreement continuing in form and substance the original Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and W. J. LeBlanc, Jr., Attorney at Law, Capitelli & Wicker; Connick & Connick, LLC; Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC, and Baron & Budd, to provide legal services for causes of action against the manufacturer(s) and supplier(s) of firefighting foam products (known as “aqueous film foaming foam” or “AFFF”) and/or other products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) (including perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”), perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”), and any other related compounds) and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, PARISH and FIRM entered into an Agreement dated March 15, 2024, pursuant to Resolution No. 143637, adopted on February 7, 2024, and amended Resolution 143791, adopted on the 6th day of March, 2024, to provide legal services to PARISH for causes of action against manufacturer(s) and supplier(s) of firefighting foam products (know as “aqueous film foaming foam” or “AFFF”) and/or other products containing per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) including perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”), perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”), and any other

related compounds; and WHEREAS, the Original Agreement expired on January 17, 2026; and WHEREAS, FIRMS have reached agreements to settle Public Water Systems’ claims with four additional defendants. The Court has now preliminarily approved the four settlements and provided certain deadlines to Public Water Systems; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter a new agreement under the same terms and conditions of the Original Agreement except that the term shall commence on January 18, 2024, and shall continue until this Second Legal Services Agreement is terminated. 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 resolution approving the Second Legal Services Agreement continuing in form and substance the original Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and W. J. LeBlanc, Jr., Attorney at Law, Capitelli & Wicker; Connick & Connick, LLC; Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC, and Baron & Budd, to provide legal services for causes of action against the manufacturer(s) and supplier(s) of firefighting foam products (known as “aqueous film foaming foam” or “AFFF”) and/or other products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) (including perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”), perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”), and any other related compounds and to provide for related matters is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item #64 on the agenda of a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Champions Sports Management LLC to provide funding for expenses associated with a softball banquet to be held at the Alario Center on November 20, 2026, at a cost not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) is hereby deferred to October 28, 2026. (Parishwide) (Deferred from October 14, 2026) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149399 A resolution approving an Agreement for the sole source procurement of Tikketfy.com, an online ticketing and product sales platform, for use in conjunction with Lafreniere Park’s existing Clover Point-of-Sale system, in which Tikketfy.com will be automatically reimbursed at ninety-nine cents ($0.99) per ticket sold, and providing for related matters for the Recreation Department. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, Tikketfy.com is an all-in-one platform that simplifies and centralizes online ticketing, reservations, admissions, and related operations for Jefferson Parish Lafreniere Park (“Parish”); and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department desires to provide a convenient and efficient method for the public to purchase tickets and related products online; and WHEREAS, Tikketfy.com will be utilized in conjunction with Lafreniere Park’s existing Clover Point-of-Sale (POS) system to provide an integrated solution for online and in-person ticketing, product sales, payment processing, and related transactions; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department has determined that the Tikketfy.com platform, in conjunction with its Clover Point-ofSale system, meets Lafreniere Park’s operational needs and that procurement of the platform as a sole source is in the best interest of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, all applicable transactions, processing, and service fees associated with the Tikketfy.com platform shall be deducted from the revenues collected prior to the disbursement of the remaining funds to Lafreniere Park at a cost of ninety-nine cents ($0.99) per ticket sold. 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 agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Tikketfy.com, an all-in-one platform for use in conjunction with Lafreniere Park’s existing Clover Point-ofSale system, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That Tikketfy.com shall be automatically reimbursed at a cost of ninety-nine cents ($0.99) per ticket sold. SECTION 3. That all remaining revenues shall be deposited to Account No. 44650-4013-58100 (46510021). SECTION 4. 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 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149400 A resolution approving the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans as owner and operator of Archbishop Chapelle High School, to allow Archbishop Chapelle High School to use the Parish’s East Bank recreational facilities for the purpose of practicing and periodically play games, at no direct cost to the Parish. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for the development and administration of recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as providing recreational opportunities for Jefferson Parish children by allowing the students at Archbishop Chapelle High School to practice and periodically play games at the Parish’s East Bank recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit or value of ensuring that the students at Archbishop Chapelle High School have a facility where they can practice and play games and increased recreational opportunities for citizens of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the use of the Parish’s East Bank recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Parish of Jefferson will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans as owner and operator of Archbishop Chapelle High School, to allow Archbishop Chapelle High School to use the Parish’s East Bank recreational facilities for the purpose of practicing and periodically playing games, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That there is no direct cost associated with this Agreement. SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149401 A resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a State General Fund (Direct) line item appropriation of the sum of One Million, Three Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy &

No/100 ($1,358,670.00) DOLLARS for the Regional Maintenance and Improvement Fund for maintenance and improvement along the West Bank Expressway US 90 Business corridor, and to provide for related matters. (Council Districts 1, 2, & 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, Act 3 of 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line-item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of Jefferson Parish (Parkways Department) of which the sum of One Million, Three Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy & No/100 ($1,358,670.00) DOLLARS has been allocated for maintenance, improvements, and lighting along the Westbank Expressway US 90 Business corridor; and WHEREAS, the public purpose is described as appropriating monies in the Regional Maintenance and Improvement Fund to Jefferson Parish to be used exclusively for maintenance and improvements along the West Bank Expressway US 90 Business corridor located in Jefferson Parish, including the operation and maintenance of all lighting previously operated and maintained by the Department of Transportation and Development; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, Parish of Jefferson desires to cooperate with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and State of 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 Jefferson Parish Council does hereby authorize the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, providing for a State General Fund (Direct) line item appropriation of the sum of One Million, Three Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy & No/100 ($1,358,670.00) DOLLARS for the Regional Maintenance and Improvement Fund for maintenance and improvement along the West Bank Expressway US 90 Business corridor. SECTION 2. That there is no direct cost to Jefferson Parish associated with this Agreement. SECTION 3. That the Director of Parkways is to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in matters pertaining to this appropriation, including certifying requests for State disbursements and signing quarterly invoices required to carry out the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. SECTION 5. The state funds received pursuant to this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be credited to account number 22200-0000-5270 for grass cutting and account number 22240-0000-5270 for lighting, and any future capital projects assigned for improvements. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149402 A resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna for use of the Parish’s Arborist for as-needed inspection of right-of-way trees and to provide for related matters at no direct cost to the Parish. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna (“CITY”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by La. R.S. 33:1324 to enter into this agreement for the sharing of personnel for public purposes; and WHEREAS, Cooperative activities include combining personnel to eliminate duplicative efforts and resources; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Article 1, Section 1 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 to enter into this Agreement for the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH shall provide use of the Parish Arborist to the CITY in order to evaluate potentially hazardous trees; and WHEREAS, the public purpose is to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of CITY and PARISH residents; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit of safer, more stable trees and enhanced greenery in the PARISH which is at least equivalent to the consideration described in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the 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 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna to allow the City of Gretna use of the Parish Arborist for as-needed inspection of right-of-way trees and to provide for related matters 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, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149403 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church to provide funding for a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00). (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for the development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will provide a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the project is to provide enhanced recreational activities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of enhanced recreational activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, this transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 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 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church to provide funding for a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2771-76800.410 (20471.000) (Council District 1 – Westbank Riverboat Gaming). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149404 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to provide Thanksgiving meals at the Oakdale Community Center to increase the availability of fresh and healthy food to residents of Council District 1, at a cost not to exceed Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($12,900.00). (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana (“ORGANIZATION”) provides ongoing food distribution to low-to-moderate income families through the Oakdale Community Center and is able to provide additional fresh and health foods for Thanksgiving meals; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to assist low-to-moderate income families in Jefferson Parish by providing increased access to fresh and healthy food for Thanksgiving meals; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of benefit or value of increased access to fresh and healthy food for the residents of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($12,900.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to provide Thanksgiving meals at the Oakdale Community Center to increase the availability of fresh and healthy food to residents of Council District 1, at a cost not to exceed Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($12,900.00) is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22020-2751-76800.371 (20251.000) (Council District 1 – Video Poker). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149405 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna, 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 $15,600.00 for costs associated with police protection and emergency medical technicians. (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, Tunnel to Towers 5K is a 5K race/walk that will take place on the November 1, 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 parking; and WHEREAS, additionally, PARISH wishes to provide funding in the amount of $15,600.00 for costs associated with police protection and emergency medical technicians for the event; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to provide recreational and cultural programs in the Parish, to promote the increased enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the value of 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 PARTIES 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 the City of Gretna, 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 $15,600.00 for costs associated with police protection and emergency medical technicians, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That costs associated with this Agreement shall be charged as follows: $7,800.00 to Account No. 22020-275176800.160 (20251.000) (Council District 1 – Video Poker) and $7,800.00 to Account No 22030-2762-127-76800.160 (20372.000). (Council District 2 – Westbank Tourism). 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149406 A resolution authorizing the acceptance of 15’ and 20’ drainage servitudes on Lots 1-12, Square A, and Lots 18-29, Square B, all in August Isle Subdivision, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, DSLD Homes, LLC, is the new owner of Lots 1-12, Square A, and Lots 18-29, Square B, all in August Isle Subdivision, Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is requesting the 15’ and 20’ drainage servitudes on said lots, in accordance with a survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated December 12, 2024,

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS last revised August 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, said owner has agreed to grant said servitudes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the acceptance of the 15’ and 20’ drainage servitudes on Lots 1-12, Square A, and Lots 18-29, Square B, all in August Isle Subdivision, in accordance with a survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated December 12, 2024, last revised August 25, 2026, is hereby authorized on the condition that the servitude areas shall be maintained by the respective property owners. SECTION 2. That the Council Chairperson, or, in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this resolution. The foregoing Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149407 A resolution authorizing the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Louisiana State Treasury Department for an appropriation of funds in the sum of $1,050,000.00 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to the Parish of Jefferson for restoration and renovation of historical properties located on the Historic Hope Haven Campus in Marrero. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature provides for supplemental funding to be allocated to designated agencies and purposes in specific amounts for the making of supplemental appropriations for the agencies and purposes for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature includes an appropriation for the expenditure of State funds payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to the Parish of Jefferson for restoration and renovation of historical properties located on the Historic Hope Haven Campus in Marrero in the sum of $1,050,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Governor of Louisiana issued Executive Order JML 2024-115 dated July 29, 2024 that requires a comprehensive cooperative endeavor agreement between the transferring agency and the local entity (Jefferson Parish) in order to receive funding from the line item appropriations; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish will be responsible for certifying requests for State disbursements. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Louisiana State Treasury Department for an appropriation of funds in the sum of $1,050,000.00 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to the Parish of Jefferson for restoration and renovation of historical properties located on the Historic Hope Haven Campus in Marrero. SECTION 2. That Neil Schneider, an official of the Parish of Jefferson, is designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in all matters pertaining to these projects, including certifying requests for State disbursements. SECTION 3. That when received, $1,050,000.00 of state disbursements will be credited to Account No. 45850-000052700 (58517005). The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149408 A resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Kenner for use of the Parish’s Arborist for asneeded inspection of right-of-way trees and to provide for related matters. (Council Districts 3 & 4) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenner (“CITY”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by The Jefferson Parish Charter Section 1.01 and the Louisiana Local Services Law, La. R.S. 33:1324 et seq, to enter into this agreement for the sharing of personnel for public purposes; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1, Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement for the happiness and general welfare of its people; and WHEREAS, cooperative activities include combining personnel to eliminate duplicative efforts and resources; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to provide specialized personnel to the CITY in order to evaluate potentially hazardous trees that could pose a threat to the health, safety, and quality of life of CITY and PARISH residents; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit of safer, more stable trees and enhanced greenery in the PARISH, which is at least equivalent to the consideration described in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the CITY 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 Kenner Jefferson Parish for use of the Parish’s Arborist for as-needed inspection of right-of-way trees and to provide for related matters is hereby approved. SECTION 2. 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, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149409 A resolution authorizing the acceptance of a 5’ utility servitude on Lot 20-A-1, Square 27, South New Orleans Subdivision, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, South New Orleans 1544 MB LLC is the owner of Lot 20-A-1, Square 27, South New Orleans Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with SP-40-26, Jefferson Parish is requiring the dedication of a 5’ utility servitude in accordance with a survey by BLEW, Inc., dated September 4, 2026, revised September 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, said owner is willing to grant said servitude to Jefferson Parish. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the acceptance of a 5’ utility servitude immediately adjacent to York Avenue, as shown upon a survey by BLEW, Inc., dated September 4, 2026, revised September 10, 2026, is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. That the Council Chairperson, or, in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None

This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149410 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($290,000.00) Dollars from Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (State CEA # C-26-386) for Community Programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, Act 961 of 2026 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 961”), 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 961 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 Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($290,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for Community Programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Two Hundred Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($290,000.00) Dollars from this Act 961 appropriation has been designated for the following Projects: 1) Thirty-One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($31,500.00) or use by Tea Time Etiquette for their youth recreational program; and 2) Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), to be divided equally, for use by the Marrero Senior Citizens Guild, Inc., Harvey Senior Citizen Organization, and the Woodmere Seniors Citizens Guilds to provide senior life self- sufficiency services; and 3) One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) of this appropriation has been designated for operations and expenses and youth programming at the Woodmere Youth Center; and 4) Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the Woodmere Playground Booster Club; and 5) Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for New Covenant Faith Ministries for operating its food and clothing bank; and 6) Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana for operating its food bank; and 7) Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for and St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Marrero, Louisiana for operating its food bank; and 8) Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for New Growth Economic Development Association for planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs; and 9) Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the Mystic Krewe of Music for the production of a Mardi Gras; and 10) Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($8,500.00) for Compassion Outreach of America for the production of its King of the Yard Cook-Off event; and 11) Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the Isaac Smith Memorial Foundation for community programming for youth, seniors, and persons in need. WHEREAS, PARISH will incur no direct cost as a result of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the public purpose is described as: to increase senior life self-sufficiency for senior citizens of Jefferson Parish, to provide increased community programs and resources, and increased cultural programs for citizens of Jefferson Parish; 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 State of Louisiana and Louisiana Department of the Treasury in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($290,000.00) Dollars from Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (State CEA # C-26-386) for Community Programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of the Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026, and end at midnight on June 30, 2027. SECTION 3. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. SECTION 4. All funds received from the State of Louisiana pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited into Account No. 44530-4007-52700 (45324007) (Act 961 of 2026 Regular Legislative Session). SECTION 5. That the Directors of the Office of Research and Budget Analysis, are designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in all matters pertaining to this project, including certifying requests for State disbursements. SECTION 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149411 A resolution approving a Cooperative Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Westminster Park Civic Association to provide beautification measures in the Westminster Park Neighborhood and a Night Out Against Crime community event at a cost not to exceed Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00). (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 recreation and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, to promote a safe environment for all residents of the Westminster Park neighborhood and Jefferson Parish, and to provide enhanced beautification measures in the Westminster Park Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving increased recreational opportunities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish and enhanced aesthetics of public property which is at least equivalent to the Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00) 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 Westminster Park Civic Association in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Westminster Park Civic Association to provide beautification measures in the Westminster Park Neighborhood and a Night Out Against Crime community event at a cost not to exceed Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars

($3,700.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on September 6, 2026, and end at midnight on September 6, 2027. SECTION 3. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22010-2743-76800.342 (20143.000) (Council District 3 -Off Track Betting). 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149412 A resolution approving a new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Vietnamese-American Community in Louisiana, Inc. to promote tourism in Jefferson Parish through the production of the 2026 Pho Festival, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). (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 recreation and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to promote tourism in Jefferson Parish through the production of the 2026 Pho Festival and to provide additional recreational and cultural programs for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of a family friendly festival, which will increase tourism and provide additional recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the Vietnamese-American Community in Louisiana, 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 the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Vietnamese-American Community in Louisiana, Inc. to promote tourism in Jefferson Parish through the production of the 2026 Pho Festival, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22020-2753-76800.243 (20253000) (Council District 3 – Video Poker). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149414 A resolution granting Archbishop Rummel High School, 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, represented by Mr. Lou Reynolds permission to conduct an Archbishop Rummel High School “Return to Severn 2” on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Archbishop Rummel High School, 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, represented by Mr. Lou Reynolds permission to conduct an Archbishop Rummel High School “Return to Severn 2” on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; to sell and serve beer, wine, beverage and food; to have DJ/Amplified music, and to erect 7 canopies. In connection with said fundraiser 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 Beverage Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Lou Reynolds, 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149413 A resolution granting permission to Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) – Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003, to have DJ/amplified/live music outdoors until 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays of the event (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) for their upcoming Christmas in the Park” from December 1, 2026, until December 30, 2026, excluding Christmas Day, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays during these dates listed at Lafreniere Park; to allow the selling/serving of beer, wine and liquor; to allow animals; to allow food trucks and to allow the erection of tents, canopies and booths, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments and the Jefferson Parish Department of Risk Management in connection therewith are met. Permission is also granted to place temporary signs not to exceed 4-foot by 8-foot at various locations listed in Section 4 of this resolution to advertise said event from November 13, 2026 through January 5, 2027. All signs must be removed by 12:00 p.m. on January 5, 2027. (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 Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department – Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003, to have DJ/ amplified/live music outdoors until 9:30 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays of the event (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) for their upcoming “Christmas in the Park” from December 1, 2026, until December 30, 2026, excluding Christmas Day, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during these dates listed at Lafreniere Park; to allow the serving/selling of beer, wine and liquor; to allow animals; to allow the erection of tents, canopies and booths in connection therewith. SECTION 2. That permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizen’s Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control and Lafreniere Park to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments and the Jefferson Parish Department of Risk Management in connection therewith are met in connection with said concerts. SECTION 3. That permission is granted to the JPRD – Lafreniere Park to have food trucks in Lafreniere Park that are

on the approved registered food truck list for each day of the 2026 “Christmas in the Park” event, December 1, 2026, through December 30, 2026, excluding Christmas Day. SECTION 4. That permission is granted to Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) – Lafreniere Park to erect temporary signs not to exceed 4-foot by 8-foot advertising the 2026 Lafreniere Park “Christmas in the Park” event from November 13, 2026 – January 5, 2027, at the following locations provided that the placement of all signs are approved by the Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering Division and that none of said signs cause any sight obstructions for motorists: 4) Two signs on Veterans Blvd. right of way at Downs Blvd. 5) Two signs on West Napoleon Avenue Canal Bank near the U-turn at Judith Street. 6) Two signs on West Esplanade Avenue Canal Bank near the Elmwood Canal bridge. 7) Two signs on West Metairie Avenue Canal Bank near the U-turn at Airline Park Blvd. 8) Two signs on West Esplanade Avenue near Power Blvd. 9) Two signs on Power Blvd. right of way between Riverside Dr. and Kawanee Avenue. 10) Two signs on David Drive right of way between Camphor and Lynnette. 11) Two signs on Veterans Blvd. Parish right of way near Chapelle High School. 12) Two signs on West Esplanade Avenue in front of Girard Playground between St. Martin and Green Acres Road. 13) Two signs on West Metairie Avenue in front of Delta Playground between Lynette and N. Upland. 14) Two signs on West Metairie Avenue in front of Mike Miley Playground between David Drive and Eisenhower. 15) Two signs on Veterans Boulevard near Green Acres Road. 16) Two signs on West Esplanade Avenue near Severn Avenue. 17) Two signs on Jefferson Highway near St. Matthew the Apostle School and John Curtis. 18) Two signs on Jefferson Highway near Central Avenue. 19) Two signs or a banner on or near the footbridge across from Our Lady of Divine Providence School in the 8600 block of West Metairie Avenue. 20) Two signs on West Napoleon Avenue near Mississippi Avenue. 21) Two signs on Transcontinental Drive between West Metairie Avenue and Teal and between West Metairie Avenue and Aero. 22) Banner on David Drive water tower. 23) Sign near Jefferson Playground. SECTION 5. That 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 the resolution grants permission to erect said signs advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event. SECTION 6. That permission is hereby granted to place temporary signs advertising said “Christmas in the Park” from Friday, November 13, 2026, until, Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that said signs must be removed by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. SECTION 7. That the proceeds from said event will go to Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Christmas decoration fund. SECTION 8. That certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Tripp Rabalais, Director, Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003; Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens’ Affairs – Special Events; Ms. Liza Caluda, Director, Code Compliance and Enforcement; Mrs. Susan Treadway, Traffic Engineer, Traffic Engineering Division; Mr. Mario Bazile, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation and to all departments in connection herewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149415 A resolution granting permission to New Orleans DFC, 3213 Ridgeway Dr, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, represented by Mr. Brian Whitefield, to conduct a Ridgeway Block Party on Ridgeway Drive between 17th Street and 20th Street, on Saturday October 31st, 2026, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm; 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 of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to New Orleans DFC, 3213 Ridgeway Dr, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, represented by Mr. Brian Whitefield, to conduct a Ridgeway Block Party on Ridgeway Drive between 17th Street and 20th Street, on Saturday October 31st, 2026, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm; and to allow DJ/Amplified music; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from Jefferson Parish Citizen’s Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department, to conduct such a block party and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to Mr. Brian Whitefield, 3213 Ridgeway Dr, Metairie, Louisiana 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149416 A resolution granting USCG Station New Orleans, 201 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Metairie, LA 70005, represented by Charles Foy, permission to conduct a Trunk or Treat at the Bucktown Marina, using open fields and parking lot, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. and to provide 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 granting USCG Station New Orleans, 201 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Metairie, LA 70005, represented by Charles Foy, permission to conduct a Trunk or Treat at the Bucktown Marina, using open fields and parking lot, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m; to allow DJ/amplified music; and to erect 5 canopies, in connection with said event, all Jefferson Parish taxes are hereby waived, provided a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met. SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Charles Foy, 201 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Metairie, LA 70005. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149417 A resolution granting permission to Jefferson Parish Ducks Unlimited, represented by Mr. Pierre Mouledoux, to conduct a Ducks Unlimited Annual Membership Banquet, at 2431 Metairie Road, Metairie LA, 70005, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm 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 of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Jefferson Parish Ducks Unlimited, represented by Mr. Pierre Mouledoux, to conduct a Ducks Unlimited Annual Membership Banquet, at 2413 Metairie Road, Metairie LA, 70005, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm; to allow the serving of beer, wine, liquor, beverages, and food; to allow auction and raffles; in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish 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, waiving all taxes, and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met. SECTION 2. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Pierre Mouledoux, 1100 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001; and all departments in connection therewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th

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On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149418 A resolution granting permission to Iglesia Evangelica Vision De Reino, Inc., 5131 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072, to conduct its 9th Anniversary of the church on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; to allow outdoor cooking and the serving of food and beverages; to allow live music; and to erect five (5) canopies in connection therewith; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control, and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes. (Council District 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 Iglesia Evangelica Vision De Reino, Inc., 5131 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072, to conduct its 9th Anniversary of the church on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; to allow outdoor cooking and the serving of food and beverages; to allow live music; and to erect five (5) canopies in connection therewith; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control, and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes. SECTION 2. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Fanny Lantigua, 18 White Boulevard, Gretna, Louisiana 70053; and all departments in connection therewith. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149419 A resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Coast Guard, Coast Guard Station New Orleans, for access and use of Bucktown Harbor Park, 325 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie to host “Trunk-or-Treat” on October 23, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) 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 Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of cultural and recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as providing a recreational outlet for the residents of Jefferson Parish to gather in support of local first responders and community members; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of providing a social, recreational and safe outlet for which is at least equivalent to providing the use of Bucktown Harbor Park 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 United States Coast Guard Station New Orleans in the implementation of this event. 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 Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Coast Guard, Guard Station New Orleans for access and use of Bucktown Harbor Park, 325 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie to host “Trunk-or-Treat” on October 23, 2026, is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits are obtained from the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control to conduct such an event and the Parish hereby accepts a certificate of selfinsurance from the Coast Guard. 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 resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149420 A resolution approving a First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc., which provided operations and maintenance working capital funding in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for the Parish- owned facility located at 519 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana to add the Parish-owned facility located at 152 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana to the scope of the Agreement at no additional cost to the Parish. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147650 adopted on December 10, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated January 30, 2026 (“Original Agreement”) to provide operations and maintenance working capital funding in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for the Parish-owned facility located at 519 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Original Agreement to allow for it to also be used for the Parish-owned facility located at 152 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana that operates under a home rule charter and plan of government adopted in accordance with Article XIV, Section 3(c) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 and Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of 1974; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(2) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to prepare and enact plans for the development of the Parish; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Facilities, Inc. (“JFI”) has been duly incorporated pursuant to La. R.S. 12:201 et seq., and La. R.S. 33:9023 and is a validly existing economic development corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, JFI and the PARISH are parties to a cooperative endeavor agreement regarding the lease of PARISH-owned property located at 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the PARISH desires to provide JFI with operations and maintenance working capital in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), of which ThirtyNine Thousand Dollars ($39,000.00) may be used for marketing efforts; 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 through the continued operation and maintenance of 519 Huey P. Long Ave. and 152 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana, which is at least equivalent to the One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with 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 the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Facilities, Inc. which provided operations and

maintenance working capital funding in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for the Parishowned facility located at 519 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana to add an additional Parish-owned facility located at 152 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, Louisiana, to the scope of the Agreement at no additional cost to the Parish is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to account number 44530-4007-7670 (45325.111). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149421 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Westbank Economic Development Association to provide funding for a portable synthetic ice skating rink for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a total cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the three-year term. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. I, Sec. 1 of Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, Westbank Economic Development Association (“ORGANIZATION”) desires to provide a portable synthetic ice skating rink as a recreational and community activity for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the portable synthetic ice skating rink will be available to the general public during its operation throughout the holiday season and has the potential to be utilized at different locations throughout Jefferson Parish, thereby providing recreational opportunities for residents of all ages; and WHEREAS, the portable synthetic ice skating rink will provide a unique recreational activity that is not otherwise readily available within the community and may serve as a gathering place for community events, school and youth organization outings, holiday celebrations, and other public programming; and WHEREAS, making the portable synthetic ice skating rink available for public use will provide residents and families with an additional recreational opportunity to gather and participate in seasonal activities close to home and may also encourage residents and visitors to patronize nearby restaurants, retailers, and small businesses during the holiday season; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to expand recreational opportunities available to the public, promote community engagement, and provide a seasonal recreational amenity for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value in the form of public access to the portable synthetic ice skating rink, expanded recreational opportunities, increased community engagement, and related economic activity, which benefit or value is at least equivalent to the Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the Project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Westbank Economic Development Association to provide funding for a portable synthetic ice skating rink for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish, at a total cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the three-year term is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2771-76800.426 (20471.000) (Council District 1 – Westbank RiverboatGaming). 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149422 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to provide holiday meals to reduce food insecurity for Jefferson Parish residents at a cost not to exceed Nine Thousand Forty-Five Dollars and Seven Cents ($9,045.07). (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana (“ORGANIZATION”) offers a monthly distribution designed to enhance the quality of life and reduce food insecurity in under-resourced communities by providing qualifying families with access to food; and WHEREAS, PARISH and ORGANIZATION are to provide holiday meals as a part of the monthly food distribution as set forth in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as providing holiday meals in order to decrease food insecurity amongst Jefferson Parish residents; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of providing food to food insecure Jefferson Parish residents which is at least equivalent to the funding 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, 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 Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to provide holiday meals to reduce food insecurity for Jefferson Parish residents at a cost not to exceed Nine Thousand Forty-Five Dollars And Seven Cents ($9,045.07) is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22010-2742-76800.371 (20142000) (Council District 2 – Off Track Betting). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149423 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Kings Counsel, to provide its Community Build Initiative that offers work-based learning and career pathways for youth and young adults interested in residential construction and the skilled trades, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00). (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 recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, King Counsel’s Community Build Initiative offers supervised work-based learning and career pathways for youth and young adults ages 17-22 interested in residential construction and the skilled trades; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described providing increased educational and career building opportunities for citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased educational opportunities and career pathways for citizens of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) 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 King Counsel 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 Kings Counsel, to provide its Community Build Initiative, that offers work- based learning and career pathways for youth and young adults interested in residential construction and the skilled trades, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this Agreement Shall be charged to the following accounts: One Hundred FortyFive Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars ($145,284.00) shall be charged to Account No. 22030-2783-76800.442 (30183000) (Council District 3 – BP Settlement Fund) and FiftyFour Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($54,716.00) shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2773-76800.442 (20473000). SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149424 A resolution ratifying the attached Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, LLP to provide legal services for the establishment of a New Churchill/Nine Mile Point Economic Development District and associated guidance concerning Tax Increment Financing. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 144613 adopted on July 24, 2024 and Resolution No. 146108 adopted on April 9, 2025, a pre-approved list of persons or firms for miscellaneous legal services for Jefferson Parish was established; and WHEREAS, the Legal Services Evaluation Committee met on October 8, 2026 to discuss the selection of counsel to provide legal services in Economic Development Law; and WHEREAS, the Legal Services Evaluation Committee selected Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, LLP to perform the legal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Council does select Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, LLP to provide legal services or the establishment of a New Churchill/Nine Mile Point Economic Development District and associated guidance concerning Tax Increment Financing. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to Account No. 10010-0021-7321 and shall not exceed $250,000.00 for the two (2) year period of this agreement. SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149425 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the City of Gretna to allow Jefferson Parish contractors and citizens to access the Waste Drop-Off Facility located at 1201 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053 for citizens of Gretna and Jefferson Parish to share refuse disposal services for all materials permitted for disposal at said site. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna (“CITY”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(11) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to develop, operate, and provide for refuse collection and disposal facilities; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens of Jefferson Parish by providing a more convenient means for citizens of Gretna and PARISH to co-utilize a refuse disposal location; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value for its citizens by allowing for utilization of a refuse disposal location that is within the jurisdiction of CITY and owned, operated, and managed by CITY, which is at least equivalent to the PARISH resources 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 CITY 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 to allow Jefferson Parish contractors and citizens to access the Waste Drop-Off Facility located at 1201 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053 for citizens of Gretna and Jefferson Parish to share refuse disposal services for all materials permitted for disposal at said site, 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 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149426 A resolution authorizing and approving the removal of the Chas Pizani Pump Station Project (26LDRC7709), and setting forth a new Proposed Recovery Project application, the Gloria Canal Improvements Project, and seeking approval of said Proposed Recovery Project application from the Louisiana Office of Community Development (“OCD”). (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143336 adopted the 6th day of December, 2023 authorized and approved the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development’s Recovery Proposal for a first allocation of funding and setting forth Proposal Recovery Projects and seeking approval of said Proposal Recovery Projects from the Louisiana Office of Community Development (“OCD”), and authorizing and approving the subsequent application to the OCD for the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) Hometown Revitalization and Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program funding for those Proposed Recovery Projects approved by OCD; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143696 adopted the 7th day of February, 2024 authorized and approved Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development’s Recovery Proposal for a second allocation of funding and setting forth new Proposed Recovery Projects and seeking approval of said Proposed Recovery Projects from the Louisiana Office of Community Development (“OCD”), WHEREAS, the OCD, on behalf of the State of Louisiana (the “State”), administers the State’s CDBG Disaster Recovery Program (the “CDBG Disaster Recovery 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, for CDBG-DR funds, OCD is responsible for the management of programs, reporting and compliance measures; and WHEREAS, the Parish is a political subdivision and the unit of local government of the State of Louisiana responsible for rebuilding and recovery efforts within the Parish of Jefferson (the “Parish”) with regard to damage caused by the Storms; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development is requesting approval from the Louisiana Department of Community Development (OCD) for the removal of the Chas Pizani Pump Station (26LDRC7709) and setting forth a new Proposed Recovery Project application to OCD for the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) Hometown Revitalization and Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP”); and WHEREAS, the OCD approved project number 26LDRC7709, Chas Pizani Pump Station, on the 12th Day of December, 2024 and given the recent changes to the Lafitte Levee Board and uncertainty of the property ownership, and likely timing issues with acquisition under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP”), the Parish would prefer to remove this project and submit a new Proposed Recovery Project Application; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Office of Community Development has identified the Gloria Canal Project as project targeting a similar recovery objective but with a more assured completion timeline; and WHEREAS, the Gloria Canal Project was not originally included in Jefferson Parish’s RCIP Recovery Proposal; and WHEREAS, the removal of an approved addition of a new project application is considered to be of material substance and a major modification to the original Recovery Proposal as submitted and requires approval by the Jefferson Parish Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development’s Proposal for the removal of the Chas Pisani Pump Station Project (26LDRC7709) and the submission of a new project application, The Gloria Canal Project, and seeking approval of said application from the Louisiana Office of Community Development (“OCD”), be and is hereby authorized. SECTION 2. Funding for the Gloria Canal Project shall flow through the following fund accounts: 13135014 for Direct Project Costs and 13135514 for Activity Delivery. SECTION 3. That the Council Chairwoman, or in her absence, the Vice Chairman, 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 this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149427 A resolution approving the Jefferson Parish Housing Services Development District 2027 Annual Agency Plan. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on October 13, 2020, the Jefferson Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 26082, which established the Housing Services Development District (“HSDD”) as a special district of the Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1324 (“The Local Services Law”), any parish, municipality or political subdivision of the State, or any combination thereof, may make agreements between or among themselves to engage jointly in the promotion and maintenance of any undertaking or the exercise of any power, provided that at least one of the participants to the agreement is authorized under a provision of general or special law to perform such activity or exercise such power as may be necessary for completion of the undertaking; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2021-018 of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish (hereinafter “HAJP”), adopted on August 18, 2021, authorized the transfer of the local Housing Choice Voucher Program (“HCV Program”) to the Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, by letter dated November 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) notified the Parish of its November 18, 2021 approval of the voluntary transfer of the local HCV Program from HAJP to Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish and HSDD executed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement designating the HSDD as the entity responsible for the oversight and administration of the HCV Program and the Family Self-Sufficiency Grant Program on behalf of Parish; and WHEREAS, HUD requires all public housing agencies to complete and submit to HUD an Agency Plan that consists of a 5-Year Agency Plan every five years, and an Annual Agency Plan every year; and WHEREAS, the Agency Plan is a comprehensive guide to public housing agency policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals; and WHEREAS, HSDD completed a 5-Year Agency Plan for 2024-2028; and WHEREAS, HSDD has completed its Annual Agency Plan for 2027, in accordance with HUD regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of the Housing Services Development District: SECTION 1. That the attached Jefferson Parish Housing Services Development District 2027 Annual Agency Plan is approved and adopted. SECTION 2. That the Executive Director of the Housing Services Development District is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to implement this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149428 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Parish Housing Services Development District to provide social services and self-sufficiency programs for participants of the Jefferson Parish Housing Assistance Program, such as eviction avoidance programs, financial literacy training, life skills, and other support services at a cost not to exceed One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). (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

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 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 a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Housing Services Development District (“HSDD”) is an entity of the Parish of Jefferson, enacted by Ordinance No. 26082 as a special district of the PARISH under the specific authority granted to the PARISH by Sec. 2.01 of the Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter on October 14, 2020; 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(13) of the Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter to enter into this Agreement to establish and administer parish housing, urban rehabilitation, and urban conservation programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to provide increased social services and self-sufficiency programs for participants of the Jefferson Parish Housing Assistance Program, such as eviction avoidance programs, financial literacy, life skills, and other support services; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased social services, selfsufficiency programs, and educational opportunities which is at least equivalent to the One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with HSDD in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Parish Housing Services Development District to provide social services and self-sufficiency programs for participants of the Jefferson Parish Housing Assistance Program, such as eviction avoidance programs, financial literacy training, life skills, and other support services at a cost not to exceed One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), be and is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the term of the Agreement shall commence on June 1, 2026 and end at midnight on June 1, 2027. SECTION 3. That all costs associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-76800.361 45325.306 (Council District 3- General Fund). SECTION 4. 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 14th day of October, 2026.

For reference, the proposed District generally includes the following areas: The property bounded by Segnette Boulevard, Canal A, Outer Cataouatche Canal, Main Canal Extension, Avondale Canal, Highway 90, and The Westbank Expressway In Jefferson Parish, less and except the following described parcels: A parcel of land located Section 36, Township 13 South, Range 23 East, Southeastern Land District, West of the Mississippi River, in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and a parcel of land located Lots 1-10 and portions of lots 11, 12, and 13, Churchill Farms, Section 20, Township 14 South, Range 23 East, Southeastern Land District, West of the Mississippi River, Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana. ***** SECTION 3. Public Hearing. At the date, time and place mentioned in the aforesaid Notice of Intention, or at such other time and place as may be determined by the Chairwoman or Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council and properly advertised, this governing authority will meet in open and public session to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District described above and may consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the boundaries of the District. SECTION 4. Authorization of Officers. The Parish President, Chairwoman, Vice-Chairman and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 5. Special Counsel. A real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the amendment of the boundaries of the District, the preparation of revised legal descriptions and maps, the publication of notices, the conduct of public hearings, related proceedings concerning the District, and the negotiation, authorization and approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement, if any at a future date, with respect thereto. Accordingly, this Parish Council acknowledges the selection of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as special counsel to the Parish and the District in connection with the foregoing. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The above resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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 a resolution adopted by the governing authority of the Parish on October __, 2026, authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Parish on this the ____ day of _____________, 2026. (SEAL) Council Clerk EXHIBIT “A” Amended Map and Boundary Description of Churchill FarmsFairfield Economic Development District

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149429 A resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill FarmsFairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:1420.18 authorized the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), to create, by ordinance, a special taxing district to be known as the Churchill Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq. (collectively, the “Act”) authorizes municipalities and parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other law; and WHEREAS, the Parish, acting through this Parish Council as its governing authority, previously created the Churchill Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and Ordinance No. 23179 adopted on November 14, 2007; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 24101 adopted on August 31, 2011, the Parish amended Ordinance No. 23179, including, without limitation, to rename the Churchill Economic Development District as Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), and to amend certain provisions relating to the District; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish Council”) serves as the governing authority of the District; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the District and consistent with the public purposes of the Act to amend the boundaries of the District as more fully described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has reviewed the proposed revised boundaries of the District and finds that such revised boundaries continue to encompass property suitable for economic development and advancement of the public purposes contemplated by the Act; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the Parish now desires to give notice of its intention and to hold a public hearing relative to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is intended to better align the boundaries of the District with the economic development purposes of the District and the area anticipated to benefit from economic development projects undertaken within or for the benefit of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, acting as governing authority of the District, that: SECTION 1. Intention to Amend Boundaries of Economic Development District. In accordance with the Act, this governing authority does hereby give notice of its intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. The proposed amended District shall consist of the geographic boundaries described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. Notice of Intention. The Council Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice of intention, in substantially the following form, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to holding of a public hearing: ***** NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF CHURCHILL FARMS-FAIRFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jefferson Parish Council (the “Parish Council”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and as the governing authority of Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to consider the adoption of an ordinance, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq., amending the boundaries of the District. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish and the District, will meet in open and public session on NOVEMBER 18, 2026, AT 10 O’CLOCK (10:00) A.M., at the GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING, 200 DERBIGNY ST., GRETNA, LOUISIANA, to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District as described above. The proposed amended boundaries of the District are depicted in the shaded area on the map set forth below:

LESS AND EXCEPT PARCEL 1 ADDRESSES: 2117 HWY 90 W, AVONDALE 2124 HWY 90 W, AVONDALE 2125 HWY 90 W, AVONDALE 2139 HWY 90 W, AVONDALE LESS AND EXCEPT PARCEL 2 ADDRESSES: 10201 LAPALCO BLVD, AVONDALE 10203 LAPALCO BLVD, AVONDALE 10205 LAPALCO BLVD, AVONDALE THE DISTRICT SHALL COMPRISE AND EMBRACE ALL OF THAT TERRITORY WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES, TO WIT: THE PROPERTY BOUNDED BY SEGNETTE BOULEVARD, CANAL A, OUTER CATAOUATCHE CANAL, MAIN CANAL EXTENSION, AVONDALE CANAL, HIGHWAY EXHIBIT “A” 90, AND THE WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY IN JEFFERSON PARISH, LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS; LESS AND EXCEPT PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SOUTHEASTERN LAND DISTRICT, WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, IN THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA. SAID PARCEL BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT, SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE LABRANCHE CANAL WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90 HAVING THE LOUISIANA STATE PLANE, SOUTH ZONE NAD 1983 (2011) NORTH COORDINATE: 514,372.67 AND THE EAST COORDINATE: 3,645,157.89; THENCE, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90, ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 5854.65, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 71°54’59” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 256.18 FEET FOR AN ARC LENGTH OF 256.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE, CONTINUING ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90 ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 5854.65, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 70°16’06” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 80.62 FEET FOR AN ARC LENGTH OF 80.62 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90 S 20° 14’51” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.99 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE, CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90 ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 11341.16 FEET, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 71°12’43” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 519.45 FOR AN ARC LENGTH OF 519.49 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S 18° 01’38” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 401.90 FEET TO A POINT & CORNER THENCE S 71° 59’58” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 590.64 FEET TO A POINT & CORNER THENCE N 19° 24’52” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 403.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING: 238,713 SQUARE FEET OR 5.480 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. AND LESS AND EXCEPT PARCEL 2: DESCRIPTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED LOTS 1-10 & PORTIONS OF LOTS 11, 12 & 13, CHURCHILL FARMS, SECTION 20, T-14-S, R2-23-E, SOUTHEASTERN LAND DISTRICT, WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA PARCEL BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT, SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT SC AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAPALCO BOULEVARD HAVING THE LOUISIANA STATE PLANE, SOUTH ZONE NAD 1983 (2011) NORTH COORDINATE: 510,512.34 AND THE EAST COORDINATE: 3,647318.41; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAPALCO BOULEVARD S 28° 47’ 23” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 1.22’ TO A POINT; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE EXHIBIT “A” OF LAPALCO BOULEVARD S 28° 49’16” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 273.’ TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAPALCO BOULEVARD S 28° 49’16” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 11.47 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAPALCO BOULEVARD, ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 873.59 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 44° 37’55” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 476.03 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE FOR A DISTANCE OF 482.13 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S 89° 47’58” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 1762.89 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE N 14° 20’00” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 361.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE N 89° 47’58” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 1333.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING: 530,588 SQUARE FEET OR 12.180 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149430 A resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of

Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill FarmsFairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq. (the “Act”) authorizes municipalities and parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other law; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), acting through this Parish Council as its governing authority, previously created the Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), pursuant to Ordinance No. 27168, adopted May 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish Council”) serves as the governing authority of the District; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the District and consistent with the public purposes of the Act to amend the boundaries of the District as more fully described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has reviewed the proposed revised boundaries of the District and finds that such revised boundaries continue to encompass property suitable for economic development and advancement of the public purposes contemplated by the Act; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the Parish now desires to give notice of its intention and to hold a public hearing relative to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is intended to better align the boundaries of the District with the economic development purposes of the District and the area anticipated to benefit from economic development projects undertaken within or for the benefit of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, acting as governing authority of the District, that: SECTION 1. Intention to Amend Boundaries of Economic Development District. In accordance with the Act, this governing authority does hereby give notice of its intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. The proposed amended District shall consist of the geographic boundaries described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. Notice of Intention. The Council Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice of intention, in substantially the following form, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to holding of a public hearing: ***** NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF CHURCHILL FARMS-FAIRFIELD NO. 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jefferson Parish Council (the “Parish Council”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and as the governing authority of Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to consider the adoption of an ordinance, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq., amending the boundaries of the District. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish, will meet in open and public session on NOVEMBER 18, 2026, AT 10 O’CLOCK (10:00) A.M., at the GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING, 200 DERBIGNY ST., GRETNA, LOUISIANA, to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District as described above. The proposed amended boundaries of the District are depicted in the shaded area on the map set forth below:

For reference, the proposed District generally includes the following areas: The property bounded by US Hwy 90, Avondale Canal, Main Canal Ext., and Inner Cataouatche Canal excluding Lots 34 through 62, Square 3, Avondale Gardens Subdivision and the residential portions of Avondale Homes South Subdivision and Homeplace Subdivision (sometimes referred to as Steeplechase at Homeplace), Lot X-A-1 and X-A-3, South Avondale Homes. ***** SECTION 3. Public Hearing. At the date, time and place mentioned in the aforesaid Notice of Intention, or at such other time and place as may be determined by the Chairwoman or Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council and properly advertised, this governing authority will meet in open and public session, to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District described above, and may consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the boundaries of the District. SECTION 4. Authorization of Officers. The Parish President, Chairwoman, Vice-Chairman and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 5. Special Counsel. A real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the amendment of the boundaries of the District, the preparation of revised legal descriptions and maps, the publication of notices, the conduct of public hearings, related proceedings concerning the District, and the negotiation, authorization and approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement, if any at a future date, with respect thereto. Accordingly, this Parish Council acknowledges the selection of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as special counsel to the Parish and the District in connection with the foregoing. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The above resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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 a resolution adopted by the governing authority of the Parish on October __, 2026, authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Parish on this the ____ day of _____________, 2026. (SEAL) Council Clerk EXHIBIT “A” Amended Map and Boundary Description of Churchill FarmsFairfield No. 2 Economic Development District

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149431 A resolution approving a one-time allocation of funds in the amount of $40,758.96 for the purchase of six (6) Unication G5 pagers, one (1) air conditioning unit for Station 81, four (4) ladder belts, a Galaxy Gx2 Altair calibration kit, one (1) 2 pump kit for personal protective equipment gear washing, one (1) truck bed cover, one (1) laptop computer, and battery-operated tools for trucks in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement dated March 6, 2018 between Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Marrero-Harvey Volunteer Fire Company Number One. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 130389 adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with MarreroHarvey Volunteer Fire Company Number One (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of a Contract Consideration increase or of a one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Company has submitted a written request for a one-time allocation of District funds in the amount of $40,758.96 for the purchase of six (6) Unication G5 pagers ($4,860.00), one (1) air conditioning unit for Station 81 ($23,425.00), four (4) ladder belts, a Galaxy Gx2 Altair calibration kit, one (1) 2 pump kit for personal protective equipment gear washing ($5,231.00), one (1) truck bed cover ($1,325.00), one (1) laptop computer ($1,299.00), and battery-operated tools for trucks ($4,618.96). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement dated March 16, 2018 between Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Marrero-Harvey Volunteer Fire Company Number One, a one-time allocation of funds in the amount of $40,758.96 for the purchase of six (6) Unication G5 pagers, one (1) air conditioning unit for Station 81, four (4) ladder belts, a Galaxy Gx2 Altair calibration kit, one (1) 2 pump kit for personal protective equipment gear washing, one (1) truck bed cover, one (1) laptop computer, and battery-operated tools for trucks is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the one-time allocation of funds authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22150-2970-7346.1. SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26807 ORDINANCE NO. Hereby Cancelled An ordinance amending Sec. 2-875.9(a) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances removing the nominating organization for Commissioner 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) THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That Section 2-875.9(a) of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-875.9. Composition; terms. (a) The board of commissioners shall be composed of twentyone (21) members, all Commissioners shall be legally domiciled in Jefferson Parish. Commissioners shall be appointed by the indicated organization(s) or association(s): Commissioner A: An Eastbank resident or business representative of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce; Commissioner B: A Westbank resident or business representative of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce; Commissioner C: Jefferson Business Council; Commissioner D: Westbank Business and Industry Association; Commissioner E: Commissioner F: Jefferson Business Council; Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans Commissioner G: Louisiana Restaurant Association; Commissioner H: Metairie Business Development District; Commissioner I: Apartment Association of New Orleans; Commissioner J: Women’s Business Enterprise Council South; Commissioner K: J: Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce; Commissioner L: K: New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors; Commissioner M: L: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana; Each council member, and the Parish President, and Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Jefferson EDGE Investors shall also appoint one (1) member to the commission. SECTION 2. That Section 2-875.10(a) of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-875.10. Nominations/vacancies. (a) Each nominating organization shall submit to the council a list of three (3) two (2) nominees for the respective commissioner. In the event the council does not appoint a commissioner from the nominees submitted for each position, the nominating organization(s) for the affected position shall submit additional names to the council. Each nominating organization shall forward the names of the nominees within forty-five (45) days of notification of a vacancy. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION IN SUMMARY AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONSIDERATION ON THEIR FINAL ADOPTION ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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, October 28, 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Lee The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 2026. SUMMARIES OF ORDINANCES INTRODUCED THIS DAY ARE AS FOLLOWS: SUMMARY NO. 26822 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-101-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots A and 2A, Sq. 12, Beverly Knoll Extension Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lot 2B, Sq. 12, Beverly Knoll Extension Subdivision, which lots are owned by Jeremy Mancheski, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 5) SUMMARY NO. 26823 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-110-26 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 48-67 and Portion of Lots 68 & 69, Sq. 3, and a portion of the Starrett Rd. right-of-way, Own Your Own Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lot 49L Square 3, Own Your Own Subdivision, which lots are owned by Donna Jean McMillion, Scotty Ray McMillion, and Tina Marie McMillion Rosselot and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. Companion Case: EZ-7-26 (Council District 3) SUMMARY NO. 26824 An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish, Lots 48-67 and Portion of Lots 68 & 69, Sq. 3, Own Your Own Subdivision (proposed Lot 49L, Sq. 3, Own Your Own Subdivision), located at 11204 Jefferson Hwy., bounded by Jefferson Hwy., Starrett Rd., the Levee, and Cumberland St.; more particularly amending the zoning classification from R-1A Single-Family Residential/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone, as requested under Planning Department Docket No. EZ-7-26. Companion Case: ES-110-26 (Council District 3) SUMMARY NO. 26825 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 27237 adopted on September 30, 2026 to include the landscaping and irrigation plans approved under Docket No. SPU-8-26 for John Curtis located at 10125 Jefferson Hwy. 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 Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Council District 2) SUMMARY NO. 26826 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-33-26 approving requested variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone regulations for Cadillac of New Orleans located at 4734 Veterans Memorial Blvd. on Lot C1, Square 41, Pontchartrain Gardens Subdivision Section A, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Lime St., Quincy St., & Harvard Ave. (Council District 5) SUMMARY NO. 26827 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-44-26 approving requested variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone sign regulations for Club 4 Fitness located at 5245 Veterans Memorial Blvd. on Lot 1-A, Square 1, Pontchartrain Gardens Section D, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Haring Rd., Yale St., and Kent Ave. (Council District 4) SUMMARY NO. 26828 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. SP-54-26 approving requested variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone sign regulations for The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Center located at 1605 Jefferson Hwy. on Lot OH, Labarre Plantation, Jefferson Parish, LA in the area bounded by Betz Ave., the Earhart Expwy., and Coolidge St. (Council District 2) SUMMARY NO. 26829 An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 14796, The Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish, to create a new classification in the Department of Accounting and to provide related matters. (Parishwide) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at the request of the Administration) SUMMARY NO. 26830 An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 14796, The Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish, to create a new classification in the Department of Water and to provide related matters. (Parishwide) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at the request of the Administration) SUMMARY NO. 26831 An ordinance adopting and/or approving an operating budget for the year 2027 for all departments, offices, agencies and special districts of Jefferson Parish, in accordance with Section 4.02-C and D of the Jefferson Parish Charter, amending the Code of Ordinances relative to adjustments to revenues, service charges and expenditures in connection therewith, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at the request of the Administration) SUMMARY NO. 26832 An ordinance adopting the 2027 Capital Budget for all departments, offices, agencies and special districts for the parish of Jefferson for the upcoming year, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at the request of the Administration) SUMMARY NO. 26833 An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at the request of the Administration) SUMMARY NO. 26834 An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker at the request of the Administration) SUMMARY NO. 26835 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24101 to revise the boundaries of the Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development district of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Council District 3) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Lee) SUMMARY NO. 26836 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 27168 to revise the boundaries of the Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Council District 3) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Lee) SUMMARY NO. 26837 An ordinance amending Sec. 2-875.9(a) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances to change the composition for the Board of Commissioners of Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District; 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) (Placed on the agenda by Mr. Walker)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 190 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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: ESTELLE PLAYGROUND BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS The project consists of the construction of baseball field improvements at Estelle Playground. 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 Meyer Engineers, Ltd., 4937 Hearst Street, Suite 1B, Metairie, LA 70001, Phone: 504.885.9892 by licensed contractors upon receipt of a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for an electronic set on a flash drive or a hard copy set will be available upon request for a deposit of $60.00 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 9:00 am on November 3, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14, and October 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 175 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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: AVONDALE SOUTH LIFT STATION GENERATOR and AVONDALE NORTH LIFT STATION GENERATOR SCIP PROJECT NO. D1512 The project consists of upgrading standby generators, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, electrical equipment, natural gas services, and associated site improvements at the Avondale North and South Lift Stations. 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 Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC at 4001 Division Street, Metairie, LA 70002 (PHONE 504- 304-0548, FAX 504-355-0265) by licensed contractors upon receipt of $75.00 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 9:00 AM on October 29, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14, and October 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. Statements of Qualifications for interested SAMHSA certified and CAP-FUDT certified laboratories to perform laboratory services for employees and prospective employees. SOQ EVENT NO. 204 PUBLIC NOTICE The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No.149184 is hereby soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionaire) from SAMHSA certified laboratories 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 related matters. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Council may award these contract services to one or more vendors as they deem appropriate based on the submittals received. Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., November 10,2026 Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered the proposer must meet the following: 1. The laboratory must be certified by SAMHSA and/or CAPFUDT; 2. The laboratory must have demonstrated experience in handling large employee populations, preferably over 2,000 employees. Evaluation Criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to provide required services as evidenced by professional experience in providing similar

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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. (25 points) 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. (25 points) Provide information demonstrating the Proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. (25 points) Cost for services – Include fees to be charged for onpremises and off-premises alcohol and drug testing services. Also provide the fees for expert witness testimony by your laboratory director and toxicologist at judicial, administrative or other proceedings with respect to specimens tested by your lab. And, the fees for expert witness testimony by a technician or technologist. (25 points)

Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) RCIP Project No. 26LDRC7718

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 EJES, Inc., 2626 Canal St., Ste. 202, New Orleans, LA 70119, Phone: 504-218-7103, by licensed contractors upon receipt of $100.00 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 10:00 AM on October 23, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (see CDBG-DR Rider), Section 503 (NonDiscrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) (see CDBG-DR Rider), and Section 504 (Non-Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (see CDBG-DR Rider and Invitation to Bidders Section P), Segregated Facilities (CDBGDR Rider), and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana. For more information, see the CDBG-DR Rider attached hereto. 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 minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBEs), including MBEs, WBEs, and SBEs, to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract. Sureties used for obtaining bonds for this project must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. This is required by the funding agency. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Jefferson Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening: ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities, 1221

Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403 Jefferson, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7,14 and 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 172 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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: SEVEN OAKS/ US HWY 90 INTERSECTION STREET LIGHTING JEFFERSON PARISH PROJECT NO. 2024-008-SL The project consists of providing new street lighting on aluminum poles and under bridge lighting at the intersection of Seven Oaks and US Hwy 90. 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 Perrin &Carter, Inc., 3501 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, LA. 70002, Phone: 504-831-7958 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $300.00 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 10:00 AM on October 26, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14, 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #225 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 3, 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: Three (3) Year Contract to Provide and Install Rental Generators and Various Power Equipment on an As Needed Basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services 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: October 7, 14, and 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 222 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 10, 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: Two Year Contract for Rental, Servicing, Maintenance, Placement and Pickup of Portable Toilets, Toilet Trailer units and Sewerage Tanks for Parade Season and other Special Events for the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizen Affairs 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

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 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: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 233 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 10, 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: Three (3) Year Contract for Asbestos Testing and Consulting on an as needed basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services and all Jefferson Parish Departments Parish Wide 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: October 14, 21, and October 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 245 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 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: Furnish Labor, Materials and Equipment to Repair and Inspect Various Cranes located at Various Eastbank Pump Stations for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage 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: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 246 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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: Terrytown Head Start Center Roof Coating & HVAC Replacement The project consists of: Base Bid: The base bid encompasses the complete mechanical and electrical replacement scope as detailed in the contract documents. This includes, but is not limited to, the demolition of existing ground-mounted condensing units and above ceiling air handling units (AHUS), and the installation of new VRF heat pump systems, associated piping, electrical circuitry, ground pads, and controls. The base bid also includes all architectural support work, specifically the careful removal, protection, and reinstallation of the existing acoustical ceiling grid and tiles required to facilitate the mechanical overhead work. Add Alt. #1: In addition to the base bid, the contractor shall provide a separate line item cost to perform the complete roof restoration scope. This alternate includes all surface preparation, rust inhibition, seam sealing, fasteners encapsulation, and the application of a 100% high solids silicone roof coating system over the existing metal as detailed on the architectural roof plans, yielding a 20-year manufacturer’s NDL warranty. No roofing work shall be included in the base bid. 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 Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., 3608 18th Street, Metairie, LA 70002, Phone: 504-833-5300 or fax 504-833-5350 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $150.00 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. Electronic copies can be requested for a fee of $25.00. 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 located at 200 Derbigny St. Suite 4400 Gretna, La. 70053 on October 30, 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21 and 28,2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678 PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ Event No. 247 Statement of Qualifications from qualified professional consulting firms interested in providing professional consulting services for a Parishwide Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial Review Jefferson Parish is hereby soliciting statements of qualifications from vendor(s) interested and qualified in providing professional consulting services for a Parishwide Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial review for Jefferson Parish (Parishwide). Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m. November 16, 2026 The Jefferson Parish Council may award these contract services to one or more vendors as they deem appropriate based on the submittals received General: The Jefferson Parish water and sewer utility system currently serves approximately 160,000 active water customer accounts and approximately 116,000 active sewer accounts across the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish. The purpose of this study is to provide Jefferson Parish with an independent, comprehensive evaluation of its existing water and sewer rate structure and financial requirements. The study will assist the Parish in determining whether its current rates are appropriate to support the ongoing operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and future infrastructure needs of the Parish’s water and sewer systems. Scope of Work: The selected consultant will be expected to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the Parish’s water and sewer systems and associated financial and rate structures. The general scope may include, but is not necessarily limited to: • • • • • • • • • • •

Review of existing water and sewer rates, rate structures, policies, and financial practices; Review of previously performed utility financial planning management studies and infrastructure assessment reports; Review and analysis of historical and projected operating and maintenance costs; Evaluation of existing and projected capital improvement and infrastructure needs; Review of system revenues, expenditures, debt obligations, reserves, and other relevant financial information; Analysis of water consumption, customer classifications, usage patterns, and other factors affecting revenues and rate requirements; Evaluation of alternative water and sewer rate structures and conduct regional and national comparative analysis; Evaluation of the adequacy and sustainability of existing rates to meet current and future system needs; Development and evaluation of alternative water and sewer rate structures and potential rate adjustments; Development of financial projections and recommendations regarding appropriate rates and revenue requirements; Preparation of a final report presenting findings, alternatives, and recommendations to Jefferson Parish.

In addition, the selected consultant may be expected to evaluate recent billing and collections activity including, but is not necessarily limited to: • • • •

Review of collection rates and delinquency trends; Review of billing practices and procedures; Identification of unusual or inconsistent billing patterns; Analysis of water usage data for anomalies.

The selected consultant shall work with Jefferson Parish departments and staff to obtain and evaluate relevant operational, financial, customer, infrastructure, and capital improvement information necessary to complete the study. The scope is intended to provide a general description of the anticipated services. Jefferson Parish may refine the scope of services with the selected consultant based upon the proposed approach, qualifications, and recommendations. The firms submitting a Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a General Professional Services Questionnaire for each sub-consultant firm. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928). Compensation: Compensation for the required design services will be made on an hourly rate basis or a fixed fee basis, or a combination of both, depending on scope and complexity of the work. The Parish reserves the right to determine the method of payment (hourly or fixed) for each individual assignment. For hourly rate work, the firm shall be compensated by the appropriate Jefferson Parish Department on the basis of their certified and itemized salary costs plus a fee to cover overhead costs and profit in accordance with guidelines established in Attachment “A” to the Standard Professional Services Agreement for Jefferson Parish. For fixed fee work, the fee shall be negotiated with the firm by the Jefferson Parish Department of Capital Projects and shall be mutually agreeable to both parties. Compensation for supplemental services, if required, shall be in the form of “lump sum” or “hourly, not-to-exceed” for each supplemental service, which shall be agreeable to both parties. All costs associated with this project shall be subject to Jefferson Parish review and approval. Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered the proposer must meet the following: 1. The persons or firms under consideration for professional services shall have at least one (1) firm representative who has at least five (5) years’ experiences in the field or fields of expertise required for the project; 2. The persons or firms under consideration for services shall have been in business at least five (5) years in the field or fields of expertise required for the project. Persons or Firms responding to this solicitation should also demonstrate: • Significant experience conducting municipal water and sewer rate studies with experience in Louisiana or Gulf Coast region utilities. • Experience with large utility systems (100,000+ accounts) • Experience analyzing utility billing data and consumption trends • Expertise in municipal finance and infrastructure funding • Experience working with public sector utilities Evaluation Criteria: Statements of Qualifications shall be submitted on the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire and shall demonstrate the firm’s qualifications, professional training and experience, past and current accomplishments, relevant references, available professional and technical resources, and experience performing similar services for Jefferson Parish or jurisdictions of similar size. The following criteria shall be used to evaluate each firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications:

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Overall qualifications, specifically in relation to the minimum qualifications and criteria outlined in this request; (# 35 points) Professional training and experience; (# 35 points) Past and current accomplishments, for which references from clients or former clients and information gathered by inspection of current or recent projects may be considered; (# 10 points) Capacity for timely completion of the work, taking into consideration the professional and support manpower and technological resources; (# 10 points) The nature and quantity of work for the Parish or for jurisdictions of similar size previously performed and presently being performed by the proposer; (# 10 points)

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. All vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire). A copy of the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or the Jefferson Parish website at www.jeffparish. gov. All subcontractors must be listed in the appropriate section of the Questionnaire. Each subcontractor must provide a complete copy of the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire, applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement. Failure to provide the subcontractors’ complete questionnaire(s), applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement shall result in disqualification of proposer pursuant to J.P. Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-928 Affidavits and Proof of Insurance are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) 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. (Resolution No. 149087 & 149230). Parish-Wide. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and October 28, 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #214 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 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: Two (2) Year Contract for Landscape Maintenance Within the Right-of-way on Severn Avenue from Veterans Boulevard to W. Esplanade Avenue for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways. 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department located at General Government Building 200 Derbigny St. Suite 4400 Gretna, La. 70053. 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. 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

Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) RCIP Project No. 26LDRC7708

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 10:00 AM on November 5, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. The attention of bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates (federal prevailing wage rates) to be paid under the Contract; Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968; Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 503 (Non-Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (Non-Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Segregated Facilities; Executive Order 11246; equal opportunity requirements; and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana, including bonding and insurance requirements. For more information, see the CDBGDR Rider in the project manual. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the AntiKickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Jefferson Parish is an equal opportunity employer. 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 minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBEs), including MBEs, WBEs, and SBEs, to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Jefferson Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening: ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403 Jefferson, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 178 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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: WOODMERE WALKING TRACK RESTROOM BUILDING The project consists of construction of a new accessible restroom building at Woodmere Walking Track. The structure has a total area of 324 square feet. The restroom structure consists of two (2) family type restrooms, a concrete porch and a plumbing chase area. Additional new site paving and utilities are also included in the project. 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. Meyer Engineers, Ltd., 4937 Hearst Street, Suite 1B, Metairie, LA 70001, (Phone: (504) 885-9892 or FAX: (504) 887-5056) by licensed contractors upon receipt of $80.00 for a hard copy set and /or a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for an electronic set on flash-drive. 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 prebid conference which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department located at General Government Building 200 Derbigny St. Suite 4400 Gretna, La. 70053 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 254 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 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: Three (3) Year Labor only Contract to Troubleshoot and Repair the Fire Alarm Systems for the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services (Parish Wide)

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.

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.

The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 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: October 21, 28, and November 4, 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. 260 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 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: Two (2) Year Contract for the Supply of Hot-Mix Bituminous Asphalt on an as needed Basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works - Streets 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: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 262 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 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: Furnish Labor, Materials and Essentials to Install Monument Style Signs 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.

BID EVENT NO. #256 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., December 17, 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: Kenner Laketown Amphitheater Jefferson Parish, Louisiana PROJECT NO. 2024-026-REC This Bid is being funded with Federal financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development – Disaster Recovery under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) and therefore will include the associated federal requirements in the Community Development Block Grant Program - Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Rider (“CDBG-DR Rider”) as applicable in this solicitation and any resulting contract. Bidder shall comply with all federal requirements applicable to this bid. a. b. c.

Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) RCIP Project No. 26LDRC7723

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 Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., Phone: 504-833-5300 or fax 504-833-5350 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $250.00 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. Additionally, Sureties used for obtaining bonds for this project must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. This is required by the funding agency. 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 10:00 AM on November 18, 2026 at the Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. The attention of bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates (federal prevailing wage rates) to be paid under the Contract, Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (nondiscrimination against individuals with disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, equal opportunity requirements, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. For more information see the CDBG-DR Rider in the project manual.

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.

All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis Bacon Act, the AntiKickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.

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.

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 minority and/or woman owned business enterprises, small businesses (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) along with veteran-owned businesses and labor surplus area firms (See U.S. Department of Labor’s List), and Section 3 Business Concerns to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs.

Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

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

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 21, 28 and November 04, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 270 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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: Furnish Labor, Materials and Equipment to Install a Decorative Metal Sign 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

Jefferson Parish is an equal opportunity employer.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Jefferson Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening: ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403 Jefferson, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 268 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., December 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: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE U-TURN NEAR EDENBORN AVE. JEFFERSON PARISH PROJECT NO. 2022-017-DR The project consists of construction of a new East-to-West U-Turn, three (3) 10’x7’ Box Culvert installation, concrete paving, demolition of the existing canal crossing at Edenborn Ave., improvements to canal outfall pipes, utility crossing, signage, striping, and all incidentals. 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 Contract Documents may be secured from MSMM Engineering, LLC, 4508 Clearview Pkwy Suite B. Metairie, LA 70006, Phone: 504-570-6098 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $150.00 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 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, La 70053 on November 13, 2026 at 10:00 am. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Departmentt

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #228 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., December 8, 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: Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation (D 6-6) 6801 Veteran s Memorial Blvd The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, and incidentals required to demolish the existing sanitary sewer pump station and construct a new 400 GPM duplex submersible pump station, including installation of a fiberglass (FRP) wet well extension atop the existing concrete wet well, a new FRP valve pit, associated site and process piping, electrical and control systems, and a passive odor control unit. Work shall include demolition and removal of existing pumps, piping, valves, electrical components, fencing, and site improvements as necessary; relocation and reinstallation of the existing metal (wrought-iron type) fence; removal and replacement of asphalt paving and concrete pads; bypass pumping during construction; dewatering; erosion, sediment, and traffic control; site grading and restoration; testing; startup; and all incidental work, coordination, and protection required to provide a complete and operable pump station installation as shown on the Drawings and specified herein. 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 T. Baker Smith Amberlyn Walsh, 6660 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Metairie, LA 70003, Phone: 504-323-3460, by licensed contractors upon receipt of $400.00 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 10:00 AM on November 10, 2026 at the Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP Event #257 Jefferson Parish Department of Purchasing is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified firms to provide SECURITY SYSTEM EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT, INSTALLATION, ETC. OF AN EXISTING SECURITY ACCESS AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY Jefferson Parish is seeking to obtain competitive proposals from vendors to install, repair, and maintain its existing access control and video surveillance systems, ensuring all equipment works together to provide reliable security and monitoring for Parish facilities.

Late proposals are not accepted. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or part, 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 minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) 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: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE On Juily 13, 2026, at 725 Maple Avenue, Harvey, Louisiana 70058, in Jefferson Parish, the property described as $2,433.57 in U.S. Currency was seized from Block Inc./CashApp pursuant to La.R.S. 40:2601 et seq. and/or La.R.S 40:1041 by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The property was seized with respect to an alleged violation of Title 40 Sections 2601 - 2622 of the Seizure and Controlled Dangerous Substances Property Forfeiture Act of 1989 and/or with respect to an alleged violation of Title 40 Section 1041 relative to Transactions Involving Proceeds from Controlled Dangerous Substances Activity and will be forfeited pursuant to one or both Acts. If you desire to contest the forfeiture of this property, you must mail a claim to the seizing agency and District Attorney’s Office stating your interest in the property. You must mail this claim by certified mail, return receipt requested, within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication or file a motion requesting an extension of time to file a claim within sixty (60) days from the date of this publication. Under La.R.S. 40:2610, the claim shall be in affidavit form, signed by the Claimant under oath, before one who has authority to administer the oath, under penalty of perjury or false swearing. It shall set forth the caption of the forfeiture proceedings; the address where the Claimant will accept mail; the nature and extent of the Claimant’s interest in the property; the date and identity of the transferor/seller and the circumstances of the Claimant’s acquisition of interest in the property; the specific provision under La.R.S. 2601 et seq relied on in asserting that the property is not subject to forfeiture; all essential facts supporting each assertion and the specific relief sought. The failure to timely file a motion for an extension of time to file a claim or the failure to timely mail a claim to the seizing agency and the District Attorney’s Office will result in forfeiture of the property to the State of Louisiana without further notice or hearing. Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (Narcotics Division) 725 Maple Avenue Harvey, LA 70058 Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office Asset Forfeitures 200 Derbigny Street Gretna, LA 70053 On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149429 A resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill FarmsFairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:1420.18 authorized the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), to create, by ordinance, a special taxing district to be known as the Churchill Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq. (collectively, the “Act”) authorizes municipalities and parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other law; and WHEREAS, the Parish, acting through this Parish Council as its governing authority, previously created the Churchill Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and Ordinance No. 23179 adopted on November 14, 2007; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 24101 adopted on August 31, 2011, the Parish amended Ordinance No. 23179, including, without limitation, to rename the Churchill Economic Development District as Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), and to amend certain provisions relating to the District; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish Council”) serves as the governing authority of the District; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the District and consistent with the public purposes of the Act to amend the boundaries of the District as more fully described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has reviewed the proposed revised boundaries of the District and finds that such revised boundaries continue to encompass property suitable for economic development and advancement of the public purposes contemplated by the Act; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the Parish now desires to give notice of its intention and to hold a public hearing relative to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is intended to better align the boundaries of the District with the economic development purposes of the District and the area anticipated to benefit from economic development projects undertaken within or for the benefit of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, acting as governing authority of the District, that: SECTION 1. Intention to Amend Boundaries of Economic Development District. In accordance with the Act, this governing authority does hereby give notice of its intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. The proposed amended District shall consist of the geographic boundaries described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. Notice of Intention. The Council Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice of intention, in substantially the following form, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to holding of a public hearing: ***** NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF CHURCHILL FARMS-FAIRFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jefferson Parish Council (the “Parish Council”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and as the governing authority of Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to consider the adoption of an ordinance, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq., amending the boundaries of the District. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish and the District, will meet in open and public session on NOVEMBER 18, 2026, AT 10 O’CLOCK (10:00) A.M., at the GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING, 200 DERBIGNY ST., GRETNA, LOUISIANA, to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District as described above. The proposed amended boundaries of the District are depicted in the shaded area on the map set forth below:

All proposals will be evaluated on criteria such as vendor’s technical proposal, qualifications and experience, financial profile and proposal responsiveness and other criteria more specifically defined in the RFP document. The maximum total points for each proposal are set at 100 points. RFP specifications may be obtained and submitted by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department eProcurement Site, www. JeffParish.gov/Supplier. RFPs may also be viewed https://www. jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system, BRIDGE, www.JeffParish.gov/Supplier. Responses will be received until 3:30 P.M. on November 20, 2026. Jefferson Parish no longer accepts manual submissions. All vendors will be required to register with the BRIDGE Supplier Portal.

For reference, the proposed District generally includes the

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS following areas: The property bounded by Segnette Boulevard, Canal A, Outer Cataouatche Canal, Main Canal Extension, Avondale Canal, Highway 90, and The Westbank Expressway In Jefferson Parish, less and except the following described parcels: A parcel of land located Section 36, Township 13 South, Range 23 East, Southeastern Land District, West of the Mississippi River, in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and a parcel of land located Lots 1-10 and portions of lots 11, 12, and 13, Churchill Farms, Section 20, Township 14 South, Range 23 East, Southeastern Land District, West of the Mississippi River, Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana. ***** SECTION 3. Public Hearing. At the date, time and place mentioned in the aforesaid Notice of Intention, or at such other time and place as may be determined by the Chairwoman or Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council and properly advertised, this governing authority will meet in open and public session to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District described above and may consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the boundaries of the District. SECTION 4. Authorization of Officers. The Parish President, Chairwoman, Vice-Chairman and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 5. Special Counsel. A real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the amendment of the boundaries of the District, the preparation of revised legal descriptions and maps, the publication of notices, the conduct of public hearings, related proceedings concerning the District, and the negotiation, authorization and approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement, if any at a future date, with respect thereto. Accordingly, this Parish Council acknowledges the selection of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as special counsel to the Parish and the District in connection with the foregoing. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The above resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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 a resolution adopted by the governing authority of the Parish on October __, 2026, authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:1420.18 and La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Parish on this the ____ day of _____________, 2026. (SEAL) Council Clerk EXHIBIT “A” Amended Map and Boundary Description of Churchill FarmsFairfield Economic Development District

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 149430 A resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-

Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq. (the “Act”) authorizes municipalities and parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other law; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), acting through this Parish Council as its governing authority, previously created the Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), pursuant to Ordinance No. 27168, adopted May 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish Council”) serves as the governing authority of the District; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the District and consistent with the public purposes of the Act to amend the boundaries of the District as more fully described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council has reviewed the proposed revised boundaries of the District and finds that such revised boundaries continue to encompass property suitable for economic development and advancement of the public purposes contemplated by the Act; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the Parish now desires to give notice of its intention and to hold a public hearing relative to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is intended to better align the boundaries of the District with the economic development purposes of the District and the area anticipated to benefit from economic development projects undertaken within or for the benefit of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, acting as governing authority of the District, that: SECTION 1. Intention to Amend Boundaries of Economic Development District. In accordance with the Act, this governing authority does hereby give notice of its intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. The proposed amended District shall consist of the geographic boundaries described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. Notice of Intention. The Council Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice of intention, in substantially the following form, which notice shall be published in the Parish’s official journal two (2) times prior to holding of a public hearing: ***** NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF CHURCHILL FARMS-FAIRFIELD NO. 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jefferson Parish Council (the “Parish Council”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and as the governing authority of Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to consider the adoption of an ordinance, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq., amending the boundaries of the District. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish, will meet in open and public session on NOVEMBER 18, 2026, AT 10 O’CLOCK (10:00) A.M., at the GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING, 200 DERBIGNY ST., GRETNA, LOUISIANA, to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District as described above. The proposed amended boundaries of the District are depicted in the shaded area on the map set forth below: For reference, the proposed District generally includes the following areas: The property bounded by US Hwy 90, Avondale Canal, Main Canal Ext., and Inner Cataouatche Canal excluding Lots 34 through 62, Square 3, Avondale Gardens Subdivision and the residential portions of Avondale Homes South Subdivision and Homeplace Subdivision (sometimes referred to as Steeplechase at Homeplace), Lot X-A-1 and X-A-3, South Avondale Homes. ***** SECTION 3. Public Hearing. At the date, time and place mentioned in the aforesaid Notice of Intention, or at such other time and place as may be determined by the Chairwoman or Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council and properly advertised, this governing authority will meet in open and public session, to hear any objections to the proposed amendment of the boundaries of the District described above, and may consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the boundaries of the District. SECTION 4. Authorization of Officers. The Parish President, Chairwoman, Vice-Chairman and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 5. Special Counsel. A real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the amendment of the boundaries of the District, the preparation of revised legal descriptions and maps, the publication of notices, the conduct of public hearings, related proceedings concerning the District, and the negotiation, authorization and approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement, if any at a future date, with respect thereto. Accordingly, this Parish Council acknowledges the selection of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as special counsel to the Parish and the District in connection with the foregoing. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The above resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of October, 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 a resolution adopted by the governing authority of the Parish on October __, 2026, authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to amend the boundaries of Churchill Farms-Fairfield No. 2 Economic Development District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, under the authority of La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Parish on this the ____ day of _____________, 2026. (SEAL) Council Clerk EXHIBIT “A” Amended Map and Boundary Description of Churchill FarmsFairfield No. 2 Economic Development District

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Owner 4: 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, November 5, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests. WS-115-26 2000 South Kenner Blvd., Subdivision of Lots H-4, H-5, SK-1, SK-2, SK-3, W, W1, Y, Y1, and part of 10-A-2, Live Oak Plantation Subdivision; Lots RB38 and E, Modern Farms Subdivision; and the GNOL Tract, into Lot RB1, River Birch Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a preliminary/final plat; bounded by the St. Charles Parish line and Live Oak Boulevard; zoned I-LF Landfill Industrial District. (Council District 3) WS-126-26 525 Modern Farms Rd., Subdivision of Lot 34-A, Modern Farms Subdivision into Lots 34-C and 34-D, Modern Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana as a preliminary/final plat with an adequate public facilities waiver for proposed Lot 34-C and the dedication of 35’ to Jefferson Parish for Modern Farms Rd.; bounded by River Road, Lot B1., and Texas & Pacific Railroad R/W.; zoned S-1, Suburban District. (Council District 3) SP-28-26 1804 Barataria Blvd., Request for variances to Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) landscape and setback requirements for a dumpster enclosure at a multi-tenant retail development on Lot 3X, Square B16, Giase Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by Oak Drive, Giase Street, and Richland Drive; zoned C-2 General Commercial / CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. (Council District 3) SP-37-26 4828 10th St., Request for variances to Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) landscape and signage requirements for a new medical clinic on Lot Y-3B-6, Bell Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by 10th St., Avenue F, Wichers Dr. and Barataria Blvd; zoned C-2 General Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone / CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. (Council District 2) SP-40-26 1544 Manhattan Blvd., Request for variances to the sign regulations and the fence material requirements of the MUCD MixedUse Corridor District for a medical dispensary on Lot 20-A-1, Square 27, South New Orleans Subdivision; bounded by Gretna Blvd., York Ave., Ute Dr., and Manhattan Blvd.; zoned MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District. (Council District 2) SP-55-26 197 Westbank Expy., Request for variances to the fence material and location requirements of the MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District for cruise ship parking at the Oakwood Center on Lot D-3-A-1, Oakdale Subdivision; bounded by Wright Ave., Terry Pkwy., Hector Ave., and Westbank Expy.; zoned MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District. (Council District 1) Bert Turner, PAB Chair

The Parish of Jefferson hereby notifies the owners, agents, mortgagees and / or other interested parties of the following properties that it will conduct an administrative hearing pursuant to R.S. 13:2575 and Jefferson Parish Ordinance NO. 23373, thereby seeking to have the buildings at the following locations vacated, secured, repaired, or demolished, as their conditions may warrant. THE HEARING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 General Government Bldg. 2nd Floor, Council Chambers 200 Derbigny Street Gretna, LA 70053 Property: Owner 1:

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Lot(s) 22A, Sq I KING ESTATES 349 CORETTA DR in WAGGAMAN HENRY WASHINGTON & THE ESTATE OF JEROLEAN B WASHINGTON 349 CORETTA DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 HENRY WASHINGTON 349 CORETTA DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 BANK OF AMERICA, NA C/O REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC 14405 WALTERS RD., STE 200 HOUSTON, TX 77014 SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 451 SEVENTH ST. WASHINGTON, DC 20410 BANK OF AMERICA 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY 350 HIGHLAND DR LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 Lot(s) 20, Sq 104 WASHINGTON PLACE (WESTBANK) 291 CAPITOL DR in WAGGAMAN MILDRED JACKSON RHODES 291 CAPITOL DR AVONDALE, LA 70094 MILDRED RHODES 291 CAPITOL DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 MILDRED JACKSON 291 CAPITOL DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC-FORMERLYCENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY LLC P.O. BOX 619081 DALLAS, TX 75261 Through its agent for service of process CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY 450 LAUREL ST., 8 TH FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70801 MILDRED JACKSON 136 CLINTON CT HAMMOND, LA 70401 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, INC 2828 N HARWOOD DALLAS, TX 75201 Lot(s) 56, Sq 9 BARKLEY ESTATES 1618 HEATHERWOOD DR in HARVEY YING ZHU 1618 HEATHERWOOD HARVEY, LA 70058 YING ZHU 4953 FOLSE DR METAIRIE, LA 70006 YING ZHU 1028 E WILLIAM DAVID PKWY METAIRIE, LA 70005 GYING ZHU 1618 HEATHERWOOD DR HARVEY, LA 70058 YING ZHU 3312 ABBOTSWOOD DR HARVEY, LA 70058 DUFRENE BUILDING MATERIALS 14414 HWY 3235 CUT OFF, LA 70345 Through its agent for service of process PAUL DUFRENE 14414 HWY 3235 CUT OFF, LA 70345 Through its agent for service of process JACOB DUFRENE 602 LAC VERRET DR LULING, LA 70070 Through its agent for service of process DUSTIN DUFRENE 446 TRIPLE RIDGE BLVD CUT OFF, LA 70345 Lot(s) 4, Sq 102 WASHINGTON PLACE (WESTBANK) 213 CAPITOL DR in WAGGAMAN 213 CAPITOL, LLC 213 CAPITOL DR AVONDALE, LA 70094 213 CAPITOL, LLC P.O. BOX 291 HARVEY, LA 70059 Through its agent for service of process ELLEN DAWSON 3701 LIRA LN HARVEY, LA 70058 WALTER PALMER, JR 213 CAPITOL DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 WALTER PALMER, JR P.O. BOX 1774

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WOODVILLE, MS 39669 ASI FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 5508 CITRUS BLVD HARAHAN, LA 70123 Lot(s) 16, Sq 111 WASHINGTON PLACE (WESTBANK) 316 BLAIR DR in WAGGAMAN LESLIE LONGMIRE, JR. 253 JEFFER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 ALLEN LONGMIRE 253 JEFFER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 BRENDA L FREEMAN 253 JEFFER DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 JACQUELINE L0NGMIRE TAYLOR 253 JEFFER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 MARGIE M GRIMES 8941 NELSON ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 MC KENNLY LONGMIRE 253 JEFFER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 OWENS L LONGMIRE 5414 CEDAR SPRINGS RD. APT 409 DALLAS, TX 75235 LARRY LONGMIRE 253 JEFFER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 LESLIE LONGMIRE, JR 312 ROTUNDA DR AVONDALE, LA 70094 BRAVO SECURITIES WITH UNION BANK AS SECURED PARTY 405 N 115TH ST - SUITE #100 OMAHA, NE 68154 Through its agent for service of process MELISSA CASTILLE 18165 E PETROLEUM DR SUITE A BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 LESLIE LONGMIRE 316 BLAIR DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 NOLAN LONGMIRE 2346 ANNUNCIATION ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 CAPITAL ONE, NA THRU ATTORNEY’S FAVERT,DEMAREST, RUSSO & LUKEWITTE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112 A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION (THOMAS J. LUKEWITTE AND BRAD P. SCOTT) 1515 POYDRAS ST, STE. 1400 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112 ROY M DRAA DBA ARROYO SALADO INVESTMENTS, LLC 316 BLAIR DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 ARROYO SALADO INVESTMENTS, LLC 628 COFFEEN AVE SHERIDAN, WY 82801 BRENDA L FREEMAN 316 BLAIR DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 BRENDA FREEMAN, MARGIE GRIMES, JACQUELINE TAYLOR, LESLIE LONGMIRE JR, OWENS LONGMIRE 316 BLAIR DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 LESLIE LONGMIRE SR, MCKENNLY LONGMIRE, NOLAN LONGMIRE, & THE ESTATE OF LARRY LONGMIRE 316 BLAIR DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 Lot(s) 110, Sq O KENNEDY HEIGHTS 152 XAVIER DR in WAGGAMAN NKOMA HARDY DBA KANKO 152 XAVIER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 ANKOMA HARDY DBA KANKO 921 N LOBDELL BLVD., STE A BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 KANKO LLC 921 N LOBDELL BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 Through its agent for service of process ANKOMA HARDY 921 N LOBDELL BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 THE ESTATE OF THOMAS WOOD & EMMA WOOD 152 XAVIER DR WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 RYAN L WOODS 2740 DOLORES DR MARRERO, LA 70072 THE ESTATE OF THOMAS E WOOD 607 OREGON TRL MONROE, LA 71202 Lot(s) 5 - BLK H - JS BRADY ANNEX #2, J S BRADY ANNEX 418 CENTER ST in WAGGAMAN BAYRON O ORDONEZ & YOSIBEL S ORDONEZ 418 CENTER ST WAGGAMAN, LA 70094 BAYRON O ORDONEZ & YOSIBEL S ORDONEZ 3844 NATHAN KORNMAN DR HARVEY, LA 70058 BAYRON ORDONEZ 10910 CHEF MENTEUR HWY-LOT A3 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127 Lot(s) 7 & 8, Sq 142 SOUTH NEW ORLEANS 2312 VICTORIA AVE in HARVEY REVEL P GRIFFITH 2312 VICTORIA AVE HARVEY, LA 70058 REVEL GRIFFITH 1553 MARINE ST MARRERO, LA 70072

In accordance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodations under the ADA, submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as possible. A 72-hour notice is needed to request Certified ASL interpreters. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the owners, agents, mortgagees and / or interested parties for any of theabove listed properties, or if you have any interest in the compliance with the violation(s) at any of the above listed properties, pleasecontact the office at (504) 364-3560, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. CYNTHIA LEE SHENG PARISH PRESIDENT

LIZA M. CALUDA Director161 CODE COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT

To be run October 21, 2026, and October 28, 2026 BILL TO : DANGEROUS BUILDING ABATEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS will hold its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, November 2, 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. E-6149 503 Kent Ave., Metairie, request a 4’ high, wrought iron fence in the required front yard creating insufficient front yard setback. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. NOTE: Cases to be heard at the Next regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, November 16, 2026, MUST BE FILED BEFORE Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10 a.m. Grace Shockman, Administrative Assistant TIMOTHY VALENTI, CHAIRMAN ADV: The New Orleans Advocate October 21 & 28, 2026.

Grand Isle Port Commission Jeff Landry - Governor Commissioners: John CheramiePresident, Terrill Pizani - Vice-President, Ernest Ballard Jr.-Commissioner, Kerry Besson-Secretary/Treasurer, Patrick Landry-Commissioner Weldon Danos – Executive Director Thursday, September 10, 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

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners present were Terrill Pizani, Ernie Ballard and Patrick Landry. Commissioners John Cheramie and Kerry Besson were absent.

steps. A motion was made by Commissioner Pizani, seconded by Commissioner Landry and unanimously agreed to approve Pay App #4 for C & O Marine in the amount of $38,448.00. 4. The Oyster Farm 2 expansion is moving forward and we have applied for the Coastal Use Permit. 5. The plans and specifications for the Drainage Pump is complete. 6. 2026 Capital Outlay proposals will be submitted on behalf of the port. 7. We are working with Jefferson Parish Water Dept to have water lines installed at the Commercial Dock.

A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Landry and unanimously agreed to open the agenda to include 11E. Update on the 2026 HUD Grant. A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Landry, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 13, 2026, as read.

Director Danos stated that: 1. Collected $3,181.00 for 26/27 slip Renewal fees. 26 boats have renewed. Still $505.00 left to collect. 2. Collected $2,000.00 for Oyster Farm No 2 renewal. Still $3,000.00 left to collect. 3. Participated in On-Line HUD Grantee Training Seminars. 4. Attended State Records Management Training in Baton Rouge. 5. Attended GI Breakwater Groundbreaking Ceremony. 6. Attended and Led monthly PAL Meeting at Port NOLA. 7. Input LWCC Audit Documentation. 8. Provided financial and compliance audit documentation to Cannetar and Associates. 9. Coordinated Shrimp Facility Issues for electrical and gas. 10. Closed ADA Fishing Pier for safety reasons. 11. Informed board of PAL meeting in Natchitoches Nov 11-12, 2026. A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Pizani and unanimously agreed to approve the Director lodging and food for PAL meeting in Natchitoches. 12. Informed commissioners of vacation plans on Sept. 16-21, 2026.

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 Landry, seconded by Commissioner Pizani, and unanimously agreed to approve the financial report and pay all 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. We are waiting on the CEA. 2.Repairs to Oak Lane Dock Facility Phase 1 and 2 and Shrimp facility are complete. 3. C and O Marine is working on the Oyster Processing Facility. They are 95% complete. A motion was made by Commissioner Landry, seconded by Commissioner Pizani and unanimously agreed to Change Order # 2 for C & O Marine in the amount of $12,155.00 to install concrete

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tance is pursuant to the Formula Grant Program for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program of 49 CFR 5310. Services will generally be be‐ tween (8am) and (5pm , (Monday) through (Sat‐ urday) in the area en‐ compassing (New Or‐ leans service area) , Louisiana. Transit ser‐ vices are provided with‐ out regard to race, color, and national origin in ac‐ cordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Written comments on the proposed services may be sent within 15 days to 4028 US Hwy 90 Avon‐ dale, La. 70094 and to the Manager, Program Louisiana Department of Transportation and De‐ P.O. Box velopment, 94245, Baton Rouge, LA Comments 70804-9245. must be received by (Oc‐ tober 1, 2026 - 15 days after the date of publica‐ tion). 203117-OCT 6-21-2T $306.58 PUBLIC NOTICE --CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, 1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CITY HALL, 1300 PERDIDO STREET CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL - 1E07) The City Planning Com‐ mission, in accordance with the provisions of Ar‐ ticle 4 of the Comprehen‐ sive Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hold a public hearing. The public hearing will consider the following proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans. Materials for these items may be viewed via https://onestopapp.nola.

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gov/ The public comment deadline is 5 pm on the Monday that is 8 days before the meeting date.

13. Gave commissioner updated list of Commercial Dock, Oyster Farms, GIPC Project Funding List and what is owed to the

Director Danos discussed that the October meeting might be moved.

A motion was made by Commissioner Landry, seconded by Commissioner Pizani, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m.

__________________________ John Cheramie, President Grand Isle Port Commission

_______________________________ Kerry Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission

Director Danos gave the commissioners plans for repairing the Handicap Fishing Pier for safety reasons. A motion was made by Commissioner Landry, seconded by Commissioner Pizani and unanimously agreed to have the Director and engineer get two quotes from local contactors and get the pier repaired not to exceed $10,000.00. Commissioner Landry stated that Grand Isle tax payers need a public boat launch. He also stated someone asked if they could tie their kayak overnight. Commissioners stated they could tie overnight and the port would not be responsible for their kayak.

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South Derbigny and 3030 General Pershing Street

Tchoupitoulas, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a bar in an MU1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District Property description: Square 88, Lot 21A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Tchoupi‐ toulas Street, South Front Street, Marengo Street, and Milan Street Address(es): 4120-4124 Tchoupitoulas Street and 4111-4115 South Front Street

g ments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, No‐ vember 2.

all attendees on each component of the Area Plan. Speciﬁc focus will be given to the Area Plan Goals and Objectives.

The acquisition of tracts designated as D9, D10, and D11 of River District Subdivision per plan by Linﬁeld, Hunter, & Junius, Inc., in the 1st Municipal District. Said portions are located along Front St. and bounded by Race St. (to be dedicated), Conven‐ tion Center Blvd. (to be dedicated), Euterpe St. (to be dedicated), and the Mississippi River. These tracts are to be donated to the City by Riversphere One, LLC, as part of an exchange with Ernest N. Morial Exhibi‐ tion Hall Authority and dedicated as a public street.

street dedications are to be revoked as part of an exchange with the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority and developed as part of the Master Plan for the River District Neighborhood.

and the RIV Riverfront Design Overlay District (RIV-3 Bywater-Sub-Dis‐ trict), on Square 23, Lot 3, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Chartres Street, Piety Street/Crescent Park, Louisa Street and the Mississippi River (Munic‐ ipal Addresses: 3220 Chartres Street and 500 Piety Street), will be con‐ sidered at its regular meeting of November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video con‐ ference or in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E07. Public comment will be received prior to a decision by the Council. For additional informa‐ tion, contact the Clerk of Council’s Ofﬁce at (504) 658-1085.

Zoning Docket 114/26 Applicant(s): CPS Enter‐ prises, LLC Request: Zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Resi‐ dential District to an HUMU Historic Urban Neigh‐ borhood Mixed-Use Dis‐ trict Property description: Square 579, Lots 6A and 11, in the Second Munici‐ pal District, bounded by Canal Street, North Hen‐ Street, North nessey Alexander Street, and Iberville Street Address(es): 4317 Canal Street and 119-121 North Hennessey Street

Zoning Docket 111/26 Applicant(s): Updog Holdings, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a standard restaurant with the sale of alcoholic beverages in an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and the HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District Property description: Square 694, an undesig‐ nated lot, in the Sixth District, Municipal bounded South Derbigny Street, General Pershing Street, Napoleon Avenue, and South Claiborne Av‐ enue Address(es): 4300-4302 South Derbigny and 3030 l hi

Director Danos gave the commissioners the 2026 PAL Coastal Workshop update. A motion was made y Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Pizani and unanimously agreed to approve $250.00 for Director Danos to attend.

A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Landry, and unanimously agreed to approve the Director to sign as an authorized representative of the port commission and grant administrator for the 2026 HUD grant.

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Zoning Docket 113/26 Applicant(s): Grandline Equity Group, LLC Request: Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 401, Lot A or 6, in the Second Municipal bounded by District, Conti Street, the Laﬁtte Greenway, North Gayoso Street, and North Sal‐ cedo Street Address(es): 3017-3019 Conti Street

Zoning Docket 110/26 Applicant(s): Red Rum VI Enterprises, LLC Request: Conditional uses to permit commer‐ cial short term rentals in the CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower In‐ tensity Mixed-Use Dis‐ trict and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 233, Lots 21 and 22, in the First Municipal bounded by District, Baronne Street, Caron‐ delet Street, Girod Street, and Lafayette Street Address(es): 626-628 Baronne Street, Unit 303

Director Danos gave the commissioners a copy of the CEA with Jefferson Parish for the $50.000/00 for equipment and utilities. A motion as made by Commissioner Balalrd, seconded by Commissioner Landry and unanimously agreed to authorize Director Danos to sign the CEA and to administer the money from Jefferson Parish.

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Zoning Docket 112/26 Applicant(s): Orleans Ave Store, LLC. Request: Conditional use to permit a standard restaurant with the sale of alcoholic beverages in an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and the HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District Property description: Square 372, Lot 9, in the Second Municipal Dis‐ trict, bounded by Orleans Avenue, North Dupre Street, North White Street, and Saint Ann Street Address(es): 2833-2835 Orleans Avenue

Zoning Docket 109/26 Applicant(s): 241 Holdings, LLC Request: Conditional uses to permit commer‐ cial short term rentals in the VCE Vieux Carré En‐ tertainment District and the Transient Lodging In‐ terim Zoning District Property description: Square 68, Lot 8-X, in the Second Municipal Dis‐ trict, bounded by Bour‐ Street, Bienville bon Street, Dauphine Street, and Iberville Street Address(es): 235-241 Bourbon Street

Contractors for port projects.

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Zoning Docket 116/26 Applicant(s): Poree’s Em‐ broidery, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a commercial short term rental in a C-2 Auto-Oriented Commer‐ cial District Property description: Square 28, Lot 1-A, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Mac Arthur Boulevard, Halsey Av‐ enue and General de Gaulle Drive, Address(es): 3725 Mac Arthur Boulevard

In person public comment: The City Planning Com‐ mission, in accordance with Article 4 of the Com‐ prehensive Zoning Ordi‐ nance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hear proponents and opponents to the above proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Law of the City of New Orleans. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and all relevant comments concerning the proposed changes are encouraged. The CPC has established public hearing rules within its Administrative Rules, Policies, & Procedures, which are available on the CPC website (www. nola.gov/cpc).

Written public comment: You may also submit written comments to the Executive Director in ad‐ vance by mail (1300 Per‐ dido Street, 7th ﬂoor, New Orleans LA 70112) or email (CPCinfo@nola. gov). All written com‐ b i d

October 21, October 28, and November 4, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 9389 204599-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $264.96 PUBLIC NOTICE --Jefferson Council on Aging Area Agency on Aging Three public will be held:

hearings

• Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Marrero/Harvey Senior Center located at 4427 7th Street in Mar‐ rero, Louisiana at 10 AM. • Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Jefferson Se‐ nior Center located at 4518 Jefferson Highway in Jefferson, Louisiana at 10 AM. • Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Grand Isle Senior Center located at 3811 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA at 11 AM. The purpose of these meetings will be to re‐ view the proposed Area Plan for the Jefferson Area Agency on Aging covering the period July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2031. Those interested in learning about the pro‐ posed plan and who would like to have input in ﬁnalizing this plan are invited to attend and participate. Lunch will be served at all three meetings; there‐ fore, please contact Jef‐ ferson Council on Aging at (504) 207-4141 with any questions and to RSVP. These are public meet‐ ings. We will be present‐ ing our Area Plan and will need feedback from all attendees on each

Any person interested in becoming a member of the Jefferson Council on Aging is encouraged to complete a membership appli9cation at any se‐ nior center in Jefferson Parish. 204181-oct 21-1t $23.97 PUBLIC NOTICE --NEW ORLEANS CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOVEMBER 10, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING: 1:30 PM, 1300 PERDIDO STREET, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (ROOM 1E07) THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCOR‐ DANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY CHARTER REGARD‐ ING PROPERTY ACQUISI‐ TIONS, WILL HOLD A PUB‐ LIC HEARING ON TUES‐ DAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, FOLLOWING THE ZONING PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL ROOM 1E07) ON THE FOLLOWING PRO‐ POSED PROPERTY ACQUI‐ SITION. Property Acquisition 001/26: The acquisition of tracts designated as D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, and D8 of River District Subdivision per plan by Linﬁeld, Hunter, & Junius, bounded by Inc., Tchoupitoulas, Hender‐ son, Front, and Orange Streets in the 1st Munici‐ pal District. These por‐ tions to be donated to the City by the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Au‐ thority and dedicated as public streets. Property Acquisition 002/26: The acquisition f t t d i t d

Property Disposition 002/26: The disposition of tracts designated as R1, R2, R3, and R4 of River District Subdivision per plan by Linﬁeld, Hunter, & Junius, Inc., bounded by Tchoupitoulas, Hen‐ and Orange derson, Streets, and the Missis‐ sippi River in the 1st Mu‐ nicipal District. R1 being an unconstructed por‐ tion of Euterpe St.; R2 and R3 being uncon‐ structed portions of S. Peters St.; and R4 being an unconstructed por‐ tion of Front St. These street dedications are to b k d t f

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Pursuant to Comprehen‐ sive Zoning Ordinance Article 4.3.H.2 the re‐ quest of CRESCENT PARK HOTEL, L.L.C. - Request‐ ing the City Council hold a public hearing to re‐ quest an extension of time for the establish‐ ment of a Conditional Use (Zoning Docket 74/19, Ordinance No. 28282 MCS – Cal. No. 32,862) to provide for the establishment of a condi‐ tional use to permit a hotel in an HM-MU His‐ toric Marigny/Tremé/ By‐ water Mixed-Use District and the RIV Riverfront D i O l Di t i t

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF WESTWEGO CITY OF WESTWEGO LEGALS Westwego City Officials Mayor Robert E. Billiot, Sr. City Clerk Lisa Tapia

Chief of Police Dwayne J. Munch, Sr.

City Council District 1: John I. Shaddinger, Jr. District 2: Johnny S. Nobles Jr. District 3: Lisa H. Valence District 4: Robert “Bobby” Utley District 5: Robert “Bobby B” Bonvillian

The 2027 budget of the City of Westwego, Louisiana has been prepared in accordance with and is being advertised in compliance with the Louisiana Local Government Act House Bill #825 of the 1980 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature that went into effect September 1, 1980. The public hearing required by the bill will be held at City Hall, 1100 Fourth Street, Westwego, Louisiana 70094, on November 9, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. CST. Revisions to the 2026 budget will also be considered at this meeting. The detailed budget is available for public inspection at City Hall Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. CST. /s/ Mayor Robert E. Billiot, Sr. City of Westwego, Louisiana October 6, 2026 CITY OF WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA BUDGET SUMMARY FOR YEARS 2026 AND 2027 GENERAL FUND Amended Budget Year Ended 2026

% Change Fav (Unfav) Original Budget vs Amended Budget 2026

$8,638,436 2,944,403 772,130 135,774 3,955,950 116,054 1,554,794 7,727,703 0 0

12.32% 2.92% 2.85% -11.20% 5.51% 4.64% -21.93% -10.23% N/A N/A

$8,110,000 2,944,403 772,130 129,474 3,955,950 116,054 1,554,794 8,237,553 0 0

-6.12% 0.00% 0.00% -4.64% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.60% N/A N/A

$25,845,244

-0.27%

$25,820,358

$5,704,245 7,723,405 740,032 842,937 278,038 2,446,587 0 0

14.06% 14.10% 12.60% -1.24% 0.31% 29.81% N/A N/A

PROPRIETARY FUNDS

Proposed Budget 2027

% Change Fav (Unfav) Amended Budget 2026 vs Proposed Budget 2027

2026 Original Budget

$19,514,417 0 0 0 0 40,657 0 482,883 2,053,235 1,855,438

$19,790,088 0 0 0 0 22,646 0 736,482 1,576,823 1,266,027

0 0 0 0 11,324 0 (52,395) 792,467 632,925

-0.10%

$23,946,630

$23,392,066

$6,682,587 10,363,734 897,389 858,553 271,020 2,506,471 0 0

-17.15% -34.19% -21.26% -1.85% 2.52% -2.45% N/A N/A

$0 0 0 0 0 0 2,058,847 1,835,629

$0 0 0 0 0 0 1,344,500 1,244,463

Amended Budget Year Ended 2026

Proposed Budget 2027

% Change Fav (Unfav) Amended Budget 2026 vs Proposed Budget 2027

$19,790,088 0 0 0 0 33,970 0 684,087 2,369,290 1,898,952

1.41% N/A N/A N/A N/A -16.45% N/A N/A 15.39% 2.35%

$21,005,931 0 0 0 0 33,970 0 0 2,634,645 1,939,490

6.14% N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.00% N/A -100.00% 11.20% 2.13%

$24,776,387

3.47%

$25,614,036

3.38%

$0 0 0 0 0 0 2,040,744 1,729,712

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.88% 5.77%

$0 0 0 0 0 0 2,288,471 1,699,105

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -12.14% 1.77%

2026 Original Budget

Eight Months Ended 8/31/2026

Prior year's unexpended fund balance Property taxes Licenses Inspection and permit fees Taxes, refunds and rebates Interest Jefferson Parish Boarding Fee Miscellaneous Water department Wastewater department

$7,690,755 2,860,824 750,698 152,902 3,749,280 110,907 1,991,566 8,608,802 0 0

$8,638,436 327,655 698,672 92,616 2,613,307 82,647 1,200,926 5,856,178 0 0

2,616,748 73,458 43,158 1,342,643 33,407 353,868 1,871,525 0 0

Total Revenue and Fund Balance

$25,915,734

$19,510,437

General Government Public Safety Public Works Sanitation Health Recreation Water department Wastewater department

$6,637,676 8,991,015 846,729 832,580 278,901 3,485,521 0 0

$4,029,405 5,079,810 682,669 561,958 187,718 1,528,941 0 0

Total Expenditures

$21,072,422

$12,070,501

$17,735,244

15.84%

$21,579,754

-21.68%

$3,894,476

$2,588,963

$3,770,456

3.18%

$3,987,576

-5.76%

$4,843,312

$7,439,936

$8,110,000

67.45%

$4,240,604

47.71%

$20,052,154

$20,803,103

$21,005,931

4.76%

$21,626,460

2.95%

REVENUE SOURCES

Eight Months Ended 8/31/2026

Estimated Remaining Revenue/ Expenses For 2026

% Change Fav (Unfav) Original Budget vs Amended Budget 2026

Estimated Remaining Revenue/ Expenses For 2026

EXPENDITURES

ESTIMATED ENDING FUND BALANCE

The Westwego Board of Adjustments will hold a hearing for a variance request at 804 Avenue E Lots 37 and half of 36, Sq. 50, Whitehouse Subdivision, Westwego, LA 70094. The hearing will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM located at Westwego City Hall, 1100 Fourth St. Westwego, LA 70094.

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1,674,840 2,643,595 57,363 280,979 90,320 917,646 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 696,244 485,249

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6985

Kenner City Officials

10/07/2026 CONTRACT TO PROVIDE GRASS CUTTING SERVICES (CITYWIDE) Sealed Bid No. 26-6985

Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr.

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: CONTRACT TO PROVIDE GRASS CUTTING SERVICES (CITYWIDE)

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

Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents by visiting the City of Kenner’s website at www.kenner.la.us. 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, November 4, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at: 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062

THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M., AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD, KENNER, LOUISIANA WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: JOSEPH A. STAGNI GEORGE L. BRANIGAN DEE B. DUNN THOMAS “TOM” WILLMOTT JOSEPH F. LAHATTE KRISTI K. MCKINNEY DANIEL W. RIEHM NATALIE HALL THERESA HASTINGS

COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL CLERK ASST. COUNCIL CLERK

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. All interested bidders are encourage to attend.

PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT

CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer

AFTER THE MEETING HAD BEEN CALLED TO ORDER WITH THE ABOVE RESULTS, PURSUANT TO MOTIONS DULY MADE AND CARRIED, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED. ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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.

Advertisement: The Advocate October 7, 2026 October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 _________________________________________________________

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,275, 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 PARK SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SURVEY BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED JULY 30, 2026, WHICH LOTS ARE OWNED BY BLD INVESTMENTS, LLC. CASE P-19-26

INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6986

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,276, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF STATE CONTRACT NO. 4400036447 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PURCHASE MOBILE AND PORTABLE RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES CITYWIDE ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 ANNUALLY.

October 14, 2026 SUPPLY OF (1) ONE MULTI-MISSION UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGA) TACTICAL SYSTEM KIT Sealed Bid No. 26-6986

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,277, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM VEHICLE PARTS & EQUIPMENT, INC. TO FURNISH AND INSTALL VEHICLE ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRONIC BID 26-2224 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,278, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PERMANENT DONATION OF FIVE WORKS OF ART CURRENTLY ON LOAN FROM HENRY AND PAT SHANE.

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

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,279, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH LA CONTRACTING ENTERPRISE, LLC DATED JANUARY 27, 2026 REGARDING THE 25TH AND HELENA SEWER LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO INCREASE THE AGREEMENT TIME BY 71 CALENDAR DAYS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

SUPPLY OF (1) ONE MULTI-MISSION UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGA) TACTICAL SYSTEM KIT

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,280, AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE CHAINS ON (3) BAR SCREENS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY ZIMA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,872.96 FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents by visiting the City of Kenner’s website at www.kenner.la.us. Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse. com. Sealed bids will be received until November 10, 2026 at 9:45am CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at:

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,281, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MESSINA’S INC. TO PROVIDE CONCESSION SERVICE AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN CONVENTION AND CIVIC CENTER. PUBLISH ON OCTOBER 21, 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.

ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026 AT 11:00 A.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.

1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,274, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF LOT 145, SUSAN PARK SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY AND COUTURIE, INC. DATED JUNE 15, 2026. CASE P-18-26 ***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER).

PUBLISH ON OCTOBER 21, 28 & NOVEMBER 4 & 11, 2026

CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer

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.

Advertisement: The Advocate October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 _________________________________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,274, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF LOT 145, SUSAN PARK SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY AND COUTURIE, INC. DATED JUNE 15, 2026. CASE P-18-26 ***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). /S/

NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

/S/

INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6987

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON OCTOBER 16, 2026 3:00 P.M.

October 14, 2026 PROVIDE (14) FOURTEEN SETS OF INTEGRATED NIGHT VISION AND TARGET ACQUISITION SYSTEMS Sealed Bid No. 26-6986

PUBLISH ON OCTOBER 21, 28 & NOVEMBER 4 & 11, 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.

The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: PROVIDE (14) FOURTEEN SETS OF INTEGRATED NIGHT VISION AND TARGET ACQUISITION SYSTEMS Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents by visiting the City of Kenner’s website at www.kenner.la.us. Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse. com. Sealed bids will be received until November 12, 2026 at 9:45am CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at: 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062 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. CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 _________________________________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE RFP 26-6988 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Services (Citywide) For the City of Kenner The City of Kenner is interested in establishing Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Services (labor only) for the Department of General Services. Interested individuals or firms can obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal packets by emailing the City of Kenner Finance Department at FinContracts@kenner.la.us or visiting www.Kenner.la.us. RFP packets may also be obtained, as well as submitted, on www.centralauctionhouse.com. Completed packets are to be returned to the Finance Department by mail via USPS, Fed Ex or UPS no later than 12:00 P.M., Thursday, November 19th, 2026. The City of Kenner reserves the right to reject any and all submissions. For additional information regarding this project, please contact FINcontracts@kenner.la.us. Michael J. Glaser Mayor City of Kenner

Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer City of Kenner

RFP No. 26-6988 The Advocate October 21, 28 & November 4, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. OLIVIER, MARY L JRALLC JOINT VENTURE LLC LABARBERA, EDWARD BARRIOS, GUSTAVO R

NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES

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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 LOT OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH

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PUBLIC NOTICE 2027 BUDGET The public is hereby notified that the St. John the Baptist Parish Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 Budget on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM at the St. John the Baptist Government Complex Council Chambers, 1811 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA 70068. The public is also notified that the 2027 proposed budget is available for inspection at the St. John the Baptist Parish Council office,1805 W. Airline Highway, Laplace, LA 70068, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM excluding holidays. The full annual proposed budget is also available for inspection on the Parish website at https://www.sjbparish.gov/Departments/Finance/ Annual-Budgets Tracy S. Shields Comptroller St. John the Baptist Parish Posted: October 14, 2026 St. John the Baptist Parish, will upon request and three (3) days advance notice, provide reasonable accommodation to any disabled individual wishing to attend the meeting. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation is requested to contact Ms. Stacey Cador at (985) 6529569 (voice) or the Louisiana Relay Service 1-800-846-5277 and ask for St. John the Baptist Parish at (985) 652-9569.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a regular meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00pm at 6437 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, 70123 for the following case: (CASE 2-26) – Patrick Melancon, 130 Colonial Club Drive, Harahan, LA 70123 Requesting a 3’ variance in the side yard, solely to the garage portion of the house. 9’ setback is required. They are proposing 6’ setback resulting in a 3’ variance. THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST APPLIED FOR BY THEIR NEIGHBORS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND EXPRESS THEIR OPINION ON THE REQUEST. BY THE ORDER RICHARD KITTOK – CHAIRMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS ADVERTISE: OCT 7, OCT 14, & Oct 21 2026 _________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana, will be held at the regular meeting place, Harahan City Hall, 6437 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7:00PM for the following: 1. Master Plan Called by the order of the Planning and Zoning Commission ADVERTISE: October 14, October 21, & October 28

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40th Judicial District Court St John the Baptist Parish, Clerk of Court News Paper Report Persons Subject to Service as 2026-653 Jurors for the Session of Petit Court Beginning Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM Before Judge J. STERLING SNOWDY Jury Number 2026-653 ALEXANDER SR, DWIGHT MICHAEL ALLEN, JAVEN MAR’QUEL ALLEN, RODNEY ANDERSON, BRADTREL B ANDRY, GABRIELLE ELIZABETH ANTONIO, DANNY ARCURI, ABBY SAMANTHA BAHR, BRET A BANKS JR, DALE P BANOS-NAVAS, SANDY YAMILETH BARRE, MRS J. KENNETH BARRIOS, NAYIB A BASKIN, BERTHA LOUISE BATISTE, ANNETTE WARREN BECNEL, KURT PATRICK BENNETT, AMBER NICOLE BETHANCOURT, DASHANTA BETHANCOURT, JALYN MICHELLE BETHEL, ANDREW L BICKFORD, BROOKE ASHLEE BISHOP, TERESA VAUGHN BODIN, ADAM J BOLDEN, CLARENCE E BOLDEN, ELISSAH D BONNEY, JASON ROBERT BOST, JESSICA LEE BOVIE, KEVIN JOSEPH BOVIE, KIM M BOWSER, CAREY COREY BOYD, DANA D BOYLES, RICHARD A BROUSSARD, JAY JOSEPH BROWN JR, DIRK BROWN, JASON E BROWN, RANNELL T BURKE, REGINA WOLFE CAGE, KYLA ALEXIS CALTON, AMANDA NICOLE CAPDEBOSCQ, GERALYN M CARLINI, ROBERT B CARPENTER, WILLIAM NATHANIEL CARTER, JAYLEN T CARTOZZO JR, SAM J CAVINESS, KAREN STOKES CHAMPAGNE JR, FREDDIE P CLEMENT, DONNY R COLEMAN, JEFFREY M COOK, ERWIN EUGENE COTHAM, MICHAEL JAMES COX JR, CHARLES KIERON COXIE, SANYAH DIONNE CRAIGHEAD, ROMALISH M CRAWLEY, ERICA N CUPID, ROBERTO WILLIS DAVIS, RAQUEL YVETTE DANIELS DE LEON CASILLA SR, RAMON DEAN, HAYLEY KATHERINE DEDE, MONIQUE ANTIONETTE DELHOMMER, SCOTT MICHAEL DESTOR JR, CALVIN JOSEPH DINVAUT, BILLIE A DORSEY, MONIQUE DRATEN JR, RAYMOND DUHE, GREGORY T EDWARDS, KENTRELL ELLIS III, LONNIE GEORGE ENAMORADO, LOURDES ENAMORADO ENGLADE, SADIE ANN FARVE, PAMELA R FAUCHEUX JR, LEONARD F FAUCHEUX, STEVEN L FAUCHEUX JR, STEVEN L FERNANDEZ, GLEN C FIELDS, KORY KILBURN FLUKER, KERMIT ANTHONY FOLSE, SUSAN THOMAS FOREST, TAMELA WATKINS FORET, CYNTHIA BADEAUX FREDERIKSEN, DEBORAH M

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026 CHAIRMAN ROBERT ARCURI VICE-CHAIRWOMAN TAMMY HOUSTON

IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that Parish resident Jaclyn Hotard is hereby duly authorized and empowered on behalf of the St. John the Baptist Parish Council to execute Change Order No. 5 between St. John the Baptist Parish and Command Construction, LLC. The motion passed with Councilwoman Ramirez absent.

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, September 22nd, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

There were no public comments at this time.

Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-133 - A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion with Command Construction, LLC for the Cambridge #2, Cambridge #3 and Ned Duhe Lift Station Rehabilitation Project MOTION: Councilman Bailey moved and Councilman Wright seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-133. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion with Command Construction, LLC for the Cambridge #2, Cambridge #3 and Ned Duhe Lift Station Rehabilitation 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, this project has been deemed substantially complete by the Project Engineer; and, WHEREAS, all punch list items were identified and near completion. 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 Command Construction, LLC. The motion passed with Councilwoman Ramirez absent.

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Jaclyn Hotard – Presentation – Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC. – 2025 Audit Presentation

26-62 An ordinance amending the annual operating budget for the Economic Development Fund for St. John the Baptist Parish for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. (J. Hotard)

CALL TO ORDER: 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, Tyra Duhe-Griffin, Councilwoman District IV, Robert Arcuri, Councilman District V, Vernon Bailey, Sr., Councilman District VI ABSENT: Dixie Ramirez Councilman Madere led the Prayer and Councilman Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (3 minutes per citizen)

CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes – September 8th, 2026, Council Meeting; Permit Approval – West St. John High School Annual Homecoming Parade – October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The parade will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The parade will turn right onto LA-18 (River Road) out of the Juan Anthony Joseph Park – stopping in front of Central Avenue, Castle Drive, West St. John Elementary and the St. John Parish Courthouse – turn right on Hwy. 640 – turn left on Hwy. 3127 – Parade in front of Alumni tailgaters in front of WSJH – Stop – return to West St. John High School at the last entrance of the school; Permit Approval- – 51st Annual Andouille Run – Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at 8:30 AM on the Festival Grounds – Participants will run/walk on Hwy. 51 to Palmetto to Indigo – Woodland to Hwy. 51 and end on the festival grounds. The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Department will provide traffic control for the duration of the event, approximately 10:00 AM MOTION: Councilman Wright moved and Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion to approve consent agenda items consisting of Approval of Minutes – September 8th, 2026, Council Meeting; Permit Approval – West St. John High School Annual Homecoming Parade – October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The parade will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The parade will turn right onto LA-18 (River Road) out of the Juan Anthony Joseph Park – stopping in front of Central Avenue, Castle Drive, West St. John Elementary and the St. John Parish Courthouse – turn right on Hwy. 640 – turn left on Hwy. 3127 – Parade in front of Alumni tailgaters in front of WSJH – Stop – return to West St. John High School at the last entrance of the school; Permit Approval- – 51st Annual Andouille Run – Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at 8:30 AM on the Festival Grounds – Participants will run/walk on Hwy. 51 to Palmetto to Indigo – Woodland to Hwy. 51 and end on the festival grounds. The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Department will provide traffic control for the duration of the event, approximately 10:00 AM. The motion passed with Councilwoman Ramirez absent. REPORTS: President’s Report Jaclyn Hotard – Monthly Financial Report (August 2026) PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE(S) 26-61 (Public Hearing Held) An ordinance approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Muirfield Drive by municipal address 27 Muirfield Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19880) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Golfview Drive by municipal address 2141 Golfview Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19881) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Fairway Drive by municipal address 624 Fairway Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19882) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along West Airline Highway by municipal address 1950 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19885) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Idaho Court by municipal address 106 Idaho Court, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19886) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) MOTION: Councilman Bailey moved and Councilman Madere seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 26-61. The motion passed with Councilwoman Ramirez absent. NEW BUSINESS: Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-130 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to reject all bids received for Membrane Filters for the Reverse Osmosis Unit MOTION: Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilman Wright seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-130. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to reject all bids received for Membrane Filets for the Reverse Osmosis Unit. 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 bids received are being rejected; and, WHEREAS, this is an annual bid for replacement membranes for the LaPlace Water system; and, WHEREAS, orders will be placed on an as-needed basis and funded through the Utilities Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to reject all bids for Membrane Filters for the Reverse Osmosis Unit. The motion passed with Councilwoman Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz – Resolution – R26-131 – A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to advertise and solicit bids for Membrane Filters for the Reverse Osmosis Unit MOTION: Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilman Bailey seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-131. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish to advertise and solicit bids for Membrane Filters for the Reverse Osmosis Unit. 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, this is an annual bid for replacement membranes for the LaPlace Water System; and, WHEREAS, orders will be placed on an as-needed basis and funded through the Utilities Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, that St. John the Baptist Parish is hereby authorized to advertise and solicit bids for Membrane Filters for the Reverse Osmosis Unit. The motion passed with Councilwoman Ramirez absent. Jaclyn Hotard/Peter Montz - Resolution - R26-132 - A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute Change Order No. 5 with Command Construction, LLC for Cambridge #2, Cambridge #3 and Ned Duhe Lift Station Rehabilitation Project MOTION: Councilman Wright moved and Councilman Bailey seconded the motion to approve Resolution R26-132. A Resolution authorizing St. John the Baptist Parish President to execute Change Order No. 5 with Command Construction, LLC for Cambridge #2, Cambridge #3 and Ned Duhe Lift Station Rehabilitation 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. 5 is a close-out change order which increases the original Agreement in the amount of $6,630 and an additional twenty-two (22) calendar days; and, WHEREAS, the increase is for the adjustment of quantities and materials used to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, the additional calendar days was due to weather delays and delays associated with Entergy during the electrical construction work; and, WHEREAS, the project is being funded through the LDEQ Clean Water State Revolving Loan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE

26-63 An ordinance approving the resubdivision of Lot WP-2 of the Woodland Plantation Subdivision, located at 301 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (PZS-1479) (J. Hotard/R. Rome)

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the mobile home. The notification shall be sent U.S. Certified Mail no less than ten (10) calendar days from the date of the public hearing. The notification shall include the name of the applicant, date, time and location of the public hearing, in addition to the following statement: “In accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, you may speak on this matter at the public hearing during at the time reserved for public comment.” (e) Application and public hearing. All requests for mobile home placements shall require a public hearing before the parish planning commission. Applications for mobile home placements are available from the department of planning and zoning. All applications shall be accompanied by the following: (1) An official legal document (deed, survey, act of sale, etc.) which indicates size and dimensions of lot supplied by the property owner. (2) The applicant for the mobile home placement must be the property owner. Proof of ownership by the property owner will be verified by the Planning and Zoning Department and the owner will have to sign his/her name on the application. or lease. This ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after its publication in the Official Journal. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

The result of the vote on the ordinance was ____YEAS, ____NAYS, ____ ABSENT, ____ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the _____day of __________2026. COUNCIL CHAIR

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

PARISH PRESIDENT

Date signed

26-64 An ordinance approving the resubdivision of the West Half and East Half of a portion of the James Haydel Tract, located at 868/872 West 5th Street, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (PZS-1484) (J. Hotard/R. Rome)

CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the _____day of _________________ 2026.

26-65 An ordinance approving the resubdivision of the South 88’ of Lot 7 of the A. Jacob Tract, located at 301 East 14th Street, Reserve, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (PZS-1485) (J. Hotard/R. Rome)

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT _________________________________________________________________

26-66 An ordinance approving the resubdivision of a 2.8260-acre tract of land and Lot B of an undesignated subdivision, located at 230 & 258 Alligator Lane, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (PZS1486) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) 26-67 An ordinance approving the resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of the Reserve Industrial Park Subdivision, Block 8, located at 501 West 19th Street, Reserve, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (PZS1487) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) ADJOURNMENT: At 6:39 PM, Councilwoman Houston moved and Councilman Madere seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed Councilwoman Ramirez absent. /s/Robert Arcuri /s/Donna Barber COUNCIL CHAIRMAN LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT _________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the St. John the Baptist Parish Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex Council Chambers, 1811 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA, to allow the public to make any comments on the following ordinance(s) which the council is considering for adoption. 26-68 An ordinance granting approval to further extend the valid period of time of Conditional Subdivision Approval for an additional twelve (12) months for River Oaks Subdivision, Phase V, Lots 205-239, 245-252, 264-282, and Parcels H-11, H-13, C, and D, located south of the proposed Woodland Drive right-of-way, west of the Vicknair Canal, east of St. Andrews, and north of River Oaks Subdivision, Phases II and III; situated in Sections 66 and 67, T-11-s, R-7-E, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana; which were granted Preliminary/Conditional approval on August 9, 2005 (Ordinance No. 05-46) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) 26-69 An ordinance granting approval to further extend the valid period of time of Conditional Subdivision Approval for an additional twelve (12) months for Belle Terre Commercial Subdivision, Phase I, Parcel B, Lots 4-22; Parcel C, Lots 2, 3 & 6-9; and Parcel DS-4; Phase 2, Parcel B, Lots 23-49; and Parcel C, Lots 10-44; and Phase 3, Parcel D, Lots 1-39; Parcel E, Lots 1-42; Parcel DS-2; and Parcel DS-3; all situated in Sections 69 and 70, T-11-S, R-7-E, Southeast District of Louisiana; which were granted conditional approval on June 12, 2007 (Ordinance No. 07-65) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) 26-70 An ordinance to approve and adopt the annual operating budgets for the St. John the Baptist Parish General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, Capital Projects Funds, and Debit Service Funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027 (J. Hotard) 26-71 An ordinance approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Crevasse Avenue by municipal address 120 Crevasse Avenue, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19958) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Carrollwood Drive, by municipal address 1956 Carrollwood Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19959) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) 26-72 An ordinance amending Sec. 113-483 of the St. John the Baptist Parish Code of Ordinances, to add and shall read as follows: (see attached) (R. Arcuri) 26-73 An ordinance approving excavation within Parish Rights-ofway for the installation of fiber optics along Broussard Drive by municipal address 129 Broussard Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19975) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Main Street, by municipal address 820 Main Street, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19976) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) And approving excavation within Parish Rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optics along Dominican Drive, by municipal address 70 Dominican Drive, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Permit No. 19977) (J. Hotard/R. Rome) Donna Barber Legislative Assistant St. John the Baptist Parish Council _________________________________________________________________ ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-72 Mr. Arcuri introduced the following ordinance. Mr. proposed and Mr. seconded the following ordinance. THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: An ordinance amending Sec. 113-483 of the St. John the Baptist Parish Code of Ordinances, to add and shall read as follows: Sec. 113-483 – Manufactured and Mobile Homes (3) A sign is placed by the parish, on the property line between the street and the property on which the trailer is to be placed advising the public that an application for placement of a trailer has been received and providing the date, location and time of the public hearing on the application. The sign must be placed and maintained on the property at least seven days fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the public hearing. After the sign has been placed, a picture of the sign shall be taken and kept with the paperwork on file for the application request. The zoning regulatory administrator shall provide written confirmation that the sign was placed on the property for the required period of time. (4) Notification of the public hearing shall be sent to all property owners within a 400 feet radius of the proposed placement of

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-62 Mrs. Hotard introduced the following ordinance. Ms. Houston proposed and Mr. Bailey seconded the following ordinance. THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: An ordinance amending the annual operating budget for the Economic Development Fund for St. John the Baptist Parish for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. Unless specified, this ordinance becomes effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Madere, Johnson, Torres, Houston, Arcuri, Bailey NAYS: None ABSENT: Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez, Wright ABSTAINING: None The result of the vote on the ordinance was 6 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 3 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the 13th day of October 2026. /s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIR

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

/s/Jaclyn Hotard PARISH PRESIDENT

Date signed

CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the day of 2026. LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT _________________________________________________________________ ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-63 Mrs. Hotard introduced the following ordinance. Ms. Houston proposed and Mr. Madere seconded the following ordinance. St. John the Baptist Parish Council hereby ordains: An ordinance approving the resubdivision of Lot WP-2 of the Woodland Plantation Subdivision, located at 301 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA.(PZS-1479). Unless specified, this ordinance becomes effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Madere, Johnson, Torres, Houston, Arcuri, Bailey NAYS: None ABSENT: Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez, Wright ABSTAINING: None The result of the vote on the ordinance was 6 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 3 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the 13th day of October 2026. /s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIR

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

/s/Jaclyn Hotard PARISH PRESIDENT

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CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the day of 2026. LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Exhibit 1: Survey of Proposed Resubdivision ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-64 Mrs. Hotard introduced the following ordinance. Mrs. Johnson proposed and Ms. Houston seconded the following ordinance. St. John the Baptist Parish Council hereby ordains: An ordinance approving the resubdivision of the West Half and East Half of a portion of the James Haydel Tract, located at 868/872 West 5th Street, LaPlace St. John the Baptist Parish, LA.(PZS-1484). Unless specified, this ordinance becomes effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Madere, Johnson, Torres, Houston, Arcuri, Bailey NAYS: None ABSENT: Duhe-Griffin, Ramirez, Wright ABSTAINING: None The result of the vote on the ordinance was 6 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 3 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the 13th day of October 2026. /s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIR

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

/s/Jaclyn Hotard PARISH PRESIDENT

Date signed

CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the day of 2026. LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Exhibit 1: Survey of Proposed Resubdivision

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-65

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St. John the Baptist Parish Council hereby ordains:

Mrs. Hotard introduced the following ordinance. Ms. Houston proposed and Mr. Madere seconded the following ordinance. St. John the Baptist Parish Council hereby ordains: An ordinance approving the resubdivision of the South 88’ of Lot 7 of the A. Jacob Tract, located at 301 East 14th Street, Reserve, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. (PZS-1485).

An ordinance approving the resubdivision of a 2.8260 acre tract of land and Lot B of an undesignated subdivision, located at 230 & 258 Alligator Lane, LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA.(PZS-1486).

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Unless specified, this ordinance becomes effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote: the vote thereon was as follows:

Unless specified, this ordinance becomes effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.

YEAS: Madere, Johnson, Torres, Duhe-Griffin, Houston, Arcuri, Bailey NAYS: None ABSENT: Ramirez, Wright ABSTAINING: None

The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:

The result of the vote on the ordinance was 7 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the 13th day of October 2026.

Unless specified, this ordinance becomes effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.

YEAS: Madere, Johnson, Torres, Duhe-Griffin, Houston, Arcuri, Bailey NAYS: None ABSENT: Ramirez, Wright ABSTAINING: None

The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:

The result of the vote on the ordinance was 7 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the 13th day of October 2026.

/s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIR

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

/s/Jaclyn Hotard PARISH PRESIDENT

Date signed

The result of the vote on the ordinance was 7 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAINING, and this ordinance was declared adopted on the 13th day of October 2026.

/s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIR

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

/s/Jaclyn Hotard PARISH PRESIDENT

CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the day of 2026.

Date signed

/s/Robert Arcuri COUNCIL CHAIR

/s/Donna Barber LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

/s/Jaclyn Hotard PARISH PRESIDENT

CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the day of 2026.

Date signed

YEAS: Madere, Johnson, Torres, Duhe-Griffin, Houston, Arcuri, Bailey NAYS: None ABSENT: Ramirez, Wright ABSTAINING: None

CERTIFIED, to be a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council on the day of 2026.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-66

Exhibit 1: Survey of Proposed Resubdivision _________________________________________________________________ ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 26-67

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OF GILBERT, 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‐ ARY OF SUBDIVI‐ SION, AND DOWMAN ROAD AND SAID COM‐ LOT MENCES AT A OF DISTANCE 270.00 FEET FROM THE IN‐ TERSECTION OF BEECHCRAFT STREET AND SKYVIEW DRIVE, AND MEASURES THENCE 2 FEET ON FRONT BEECHCRAFT STREET, SAME IN WIDTH IN THE REAR. IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR THE MUNICIPAL 5954 NO. BEECHCRAFT STRET, NEW ORLANS, LA 70126 BEING THE PROP‐ SAME ERTY ACQUIRED BY 30 ENTER‐ INTER‐ PRISES 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 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 balance the thirty within 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‐

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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 OF PORTION 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 NEW VERSUS PHILIPPIANS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-3479 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, 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 o'clock noon,

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Mrs. Hotard introduced the following ordinance. Mr. Madere proposed and Ms. Houston seconded the following ordinance. St. John the Baptist Parish Council hereby ordains:

Mrs. Hotard introduced the following ordinance. Mr. Bailey proposed and Ms. Houston seconded the following ordinance.

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Exhibit 1: Survey of Proposed Resubdivision

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LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Exhibit 1: Survey of Proposed Resubdivision _________________________________________________________________

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the following described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT PORTION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all buildings the improve‐ and ments thereon, and all of the rights, privi‐ ways, servi‐ leges, tudes, appurte‐ nances and ad‐ vantages there‐ unto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD OF DISTRICT THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, designated by the NOS. 6 AND 7 in SQUARE 678, by bounded Robert‐ North son, Egania and Lizardi Streets and North Clai‐ borne Avenue, on the survey made by Errol E. Kelly, Surveyor, dated 27, February 1963, and ac‐ cording to said survey said Lots 6 and 7 adjoin each other and each measure 31 feet, 1 inch, 5 lines front on North Robertson by a Street, depth between parallel lines of feet, 7 106 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 5 lines inch, 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

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An ordinance approving the resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of the Reserve Industrial Park Subdivision, Block 8, located at 501 West 19th Street, Reserve, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. (PZS-1487).

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feet, 5 inches, 4 lines from the City of New Or‐ leans, line of Street. Egania Lot No. 6 adjoins Lot No. 7. Improvements thereon bear Municipal the 5223 N. No. Robertson Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70117 FOUR CERTAIN OF LOTS to‐ GROUND, gether with all and buildings improvements thereon and all of the ways, rights, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the THIRD OF DISTRICT THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in SQUARE 678, by bounded North Claiborne, North Robertson, Ega‐ nia and Lizardi Said Streets. 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 parallel and lines of 106 feet, 7 inches, 8 lines. Lot No. 9 forms the corner of North Claiborne and Avenue Egania Street. LESS AND CEPT:

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

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DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, in 678, SQUARE by bounded North Claiborne Avenue, Egania, and Lizardi North Robertson Streets, which of portion 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‐ to cording which said Lot 9 B forms the corner of North Claiborne and Avenue Street Egania measures and thence 10 feet font on North Claiborne the Avenue, same width in the rear by a depth of 106 feet, 7 inches, 6 lines, between equal parallel and All as lines. fully more 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 and Avenue measures thence 21 feet, 1 5 lines inch, front on North Claiborne Av‐ same enue, width in the rear, by a depth between equal parallel and lines of 106 feet, 7 inches, 6 actual lines (107'7’’8"' title). Lots 10, 11, and 12 adjoin Lot 9A and measure each 31 feet, 1 5 lines inch, 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 actual lines (107'7"8'" title). Improvements thereon bear No. Municipal 5234 North Clai‐ borne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ OF TION to‐ GROUND, gether with all of the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, privi‐ ways, servi‐ leges, 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 is square by bounded Av‐ Claiborne enue, North Robertson, Lizardi and Ega‐ nia Streets, said measures lot thence 31 feet 1 5 lines, inch front on North Robertson Street, same in width in the rear by a depth of 106 feet 7 inches 8 lines, between equal parallel and lines. Said lot form the corner of Egania and North Robertson Streets. Improvements thereon bear Municipal the No. 5231 North St, Robertson New Orleans, LA 70117 WRIT AMOUNT: $256,361.46 Seized in the suit, above TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐

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AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and balance the thirty within days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS

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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

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 Ordinances Adoption Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ordinances A and B, were introduced at the September 9, 2026, and ordinances C and D were introduced at the October 14, 2026, regular meeting of the Gretna City Council copies were provided to the Mayor and all Council Members present. The Gretna City Council will consider adoption of these ordinances at the Gretna City Council monthly meeting of TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM, at which time a public hearing shall be held in accordance, prior to adoption of these ordinances; 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. A. An ordinance amending the Gretna Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Article III. – SPECIAL EVENTS, Sec. 26-26. – Special event permits; and amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), Chapter 58, Sec. 58-314. –Food Trucks, Trailers, and Carts. B.

An ordinance updating the City of Gretna, fireworks policies by amending the Gretna Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26; Article II. -Fireworks; Sec. 26-21. - Fireworks.

An ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code, Chapter 58, Sec. 58-306. –Automobile Service Stations/Fuel Sales, Paragraph (a) “The station’s lot or site is not within 100 feet of a residential zoning district.” to remove the distance requirement to allow for autobody shops to locate adjacent to residential.

D. An ordinance to supplement and amend the Unified Development Code to establish a River Entertainment District for all structures/ properties facing Huey P. Long Avenue in a four-block area, from the river to Fourth Street, with the goal of enhancing and providing economic development specific to walkable evening entertainment in this designated area. /S/ NORMA J. CRUZ, LCMC CITY CLERK CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 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‐ 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 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

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UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 12 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318 388 1440 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 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 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, 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

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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 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

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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 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,

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

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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 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 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

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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‐ 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 NUMBERS 2833 NAPOLEON AV‐ ENUE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: HAN‐ COCK WHITNEY BANK VERSUS

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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 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 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

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2700 FELICITY STREET) NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113 LOT 1 - SQUARE 395 4TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1381821 WRIT AMOUNT: $241,000.00

MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225-3433456 JOSHUA P. MATHEWS

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.

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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 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

The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/16/2026 & 10/21/2026

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 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 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

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MILDRED ANNE ARNOLD GUT‐ TENBERGER AND DAVID BRIAN GUTTENBERGER CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3196 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 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:

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WRIT AMOUNT: $307,972.60

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 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

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RB 10 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 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‐ 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, 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

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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 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 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 SUBDIVISION RE‐ FURTHER SUBDIVIDED INTO SQUARE AND LOTS AS

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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 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. WRIT AMOUNT: $87,600.00 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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PUBLIC NOTICE --24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 878-046 DIVISION: “G” SUCCESSIONS OF LAURA RELLE WOLFE wife of/and MOFFETT LEON WOLFE FILED:__ ________________ _____________________ __ DEPUTY CLERK

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NOTICE TO SELL IMMOV‐ ABLE PROPERTY AT PRI‐ VATE SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

WHEREAS, ROBERT L. WOLFE, Administrator of the Succession of MOF‐ FETT LEON WOLFE, has made application to this Court for authority to sell the following described interest in immovable property, to-wit:

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 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 CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11418 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: 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

AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF (½) INTEREST IN AND TO: LOT 71-A in SQUARE 4 of GARDEN PARK SUBDIVI‐ SION, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. Improvements bear No. 102 ASHTON STREET. Being the same property acquired by Mrs. Laura Relle, wife of and Moffett L. Wolfe per Act of Sale passed before Kent Sat‐ terlee, Jr., Notary Public, February 24, 1967, as reg‐ istered in COB 652, Folio 599, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: All of said immovable property including, with‐ out limitation, said onehalf (½) interest is to be sold for the sum of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN‐ DRED FIFTY AND 00/100 ($275,850.00) DOLLARS, upon the terms and con‐ ditions contained in the Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell ﬁled into the record of these proceedings. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, to make any op‐ position to such applica‐ tion at any time prior to the issuance of the order of judgment authorizing, approving and homolo‐ gating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publica‐ tion of such notice, all in accordance with law. This Notice is requested by attorney HAROLD E. MOLAISON and issued by the Clerk of Court this _____ day of __________________, 2026. _____________________ DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT JON A. GEGENHEIMER CLERK OF COURT 202574-OCT 1-21-2T $100.58

PUBLIC NOTICE --CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 2025-11279 DIVISION “F” SUCCESSION OF LOUIS J. DOLEY, JR. NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that LANCE J. DOLEY, the Ad‐ ministrators of the SUC‐ CESSION OF LOUIS J. DOLEY, JR. are applying for authority to sell at private sale, the whole undivided interest of THE SUCCESSION OF LOUIS J. DOLEY, JR. on terms of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($230,000.00) for the whole (100%) interest, less related costs and expenses, of the immov‐ able property described as follows, to wit: A lot of ground, impts., etc. 6th District, Sq. 541, bb S. Liberty, Valence, Upperline & S. Franklin Sts., desg. Lot 18, meas. 30’ front on S. Liberty Street, beginning at a point 150’ from corner of S. Liberty & Valence Sts., sur. By G. DeArmas, March 27, 1895, ann. be‐ fore B. Ory, N. P., Sept. 24, 1895, by a depth of 120’. PARCEL # 614320709 MUNICIPAL: 4724 S. Liberty St., New Orleans, LA An Order authorizing the Administrator to do so may be issued after seven (7) days from the publication of this notice. An opposition to the ap‐ plication may be ﬁled at any time prior to the is‐ suance of such an order. BY ORDER OF THE COURT: CLERK OF COURT s/ Chelsey Richard Napoleon CLERK OF COURT 202369-sept 30-oct 21-2t $72.94

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