Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted March 14, 2013

REGULAR SESSION

MARCH 18, 2013 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on February 11, 2013 in Regular Sessio n, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (FINANCE 2/4)
4. Recognize Barron, Heinberg & Brocato on discussion of Coliseum (Mr. Bishop)
5. Presentation of plaque and recognition of Louisiana Office of Public Health Region 6 for being awarded National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Recognition. (Mr. Perry/Mr. Bishop)

APPOINTMENTS

6. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Tim Vercher to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 11, 2018. (Mr. Bishop) REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013
7. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Rusty Bell to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 11, 2018. (Mr. Bishop)
8. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. Sonya McGee to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire March 17, 2018. (Mr. Bishop)
9. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Mike Paulk to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire March 17, 2018. (Mr. Bishop)
10. Motion to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Sgt. Al Bordelon to the Communications District, representing Municipal Police Departments, for a four (4) year term. Term will expire March 16, 2017. (Mr. Bishop)
11. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Twenty -Three Million Dollars ($23,000,000) of G eneral Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, authorized at election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Finance 3/11)
12. Motion to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors, designated Police Jury employees and Legal Counsel, to attend the Louisiana Elected Officials Emergency Management Summit meetings, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emerg ency Preparedness (GOHSEP), to be held April 2, 2013, in Winnfield, Louisiana. (Finance 3/11)
13. Motion to authorize expenses of interested Police Jurors, the Treasurer, and Legal Counsel to attend the annual Legislative Day of the Police Jury Association to be held May 1, 2013, in Baton Rouge. (Finance 3/11)

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14. Motion to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. to include filing for Medicaid reimbursement on eligible activities for the Juvenile IV -E program as per the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. (Finance 3/11)
15. Motion to authorize the President to sign an agreement with Ba rron, Heinburg & Brocato for Architech and Engineering services for the renovation of the Rapides Parish Coliseum. On vote the motion carried. (Finance 3/11)
16. Motion to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Elouise Jordan Lot Three (3) of Square “B” of the Crawford Addition Bearing the municipal address of:

Mose Conley Lot Twelve (12) of the Highland Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: (Finance 3/11)

17. Motion to remove from the Rapides Parish Police Jury Finance Department Asset No. 10530 (Hewlett -Packard Laptop) and declare as surplus property and authorize to place in auction as scrap as it is no longer suitable for public use. (Finance 3/11)
18. Motion to accept the Public Works Director’s Report. (Public Work 3/11)
19. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids for “Various Road Improvements in Rapides Parish” (Bid No. 2279), to be paid from Vario us Road Maintenance Funds as budgeted. (Public Works 3/11)

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20. Motion to authorize the application of herbicide by NaturChem within the parish right -of-way for vegetative management to be paid from the Road District Maintenance funds for the Ward where the herbicide is applied. (Public Works 3/11)
21. Motion to accept the new alignment of the Cotton Island Road for maintenance and abandon the existing portions of Cotton Island Road that are no longer needed located on the property of the Nugent Family to eliminate an S -curve, as recommended by the Publi c Works Director and subject to the approval of Legal Counsel and Rapides Area Planning Commission. (Public Works 3/11)
22. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to hire up to 23 seasonal workers for the mowing and chip sealing crews, work to begin on or about April 1, 2013, and end no later than October 31, 2013, at the rate of $8.00 per hour and foreman at $8.75 per hour to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item. (Public Works 3/11)
23. Motion to exercise the option to renew Contract Bid No. 2131 Automated Fleet Fuel Provider to FleetCor Technologies Operating Company LLC d.b.a. Fuelman, at the same terms and prices for an additional twelve month period, to be paid from Road and Bridge Funds and various departments, as recommended by the Public Works Director and Purchasing Agent. (Public Works 3/11)
24. Motion to delete the following equipment from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory as they are no longer suitable for public use and will be placed in an upcoming auction: Asset Number Description Purchase Date 5402 1988 – Chevrolet Truck 07-25-88 6943 1995 – Ford – F150 03-27-95 8584 2001 – Freightliner 04-11-01 10424 2004 – Ford 09-12-08 (Public Works 3/11)

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25. Motion to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Forest Hill for the Parish Highway Department to provide sixty

• (60) hours of ditching and hauling material as needed for the corporate limits of the Village of Forest Hill, to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance Funds. (Public Works 3/11)

26. Motion to authorize the submission of a pre -application and accompanying resolution to the Louisiana Statewide Flood Control Program to raise the gravel portion of the Cotton Island Road that is subject to flooding from Flagon Bayou. (Public Works 3/11)
27. Motion to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ball, for the Parish Highway to provide assistance in the over lay of Municipal Lane and the reseal of East Yeager, Malone Lane off Camp Livingston Road and Beverly Lane, in the Ball municipal limits as requested by the Town of Ball, to be paid out of District A funds. (Public Works 3/11)
28. Motion to refer the r evocation request to revoke a 50’ right -of-way located West of Moss Point Drive, approximately 335 feet from the South line of Highway 1 North, as requested by the England Economic and Industrial Development District, to the Rapides Area Planning Commissio n and set 30 day review period. (Public Works 3/11)
29. Motion to purchase paint, stainless steel clips and cable necessary for the installation of buoys for Indian Creek and Cotile Lake, amount not to exceed $ 4,000.00, to be paid out of General Funds. (Public Works 3/11)
30. Motion to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire one full time temporary workforce professional to assist with the individuals that qualify as dislocated workers under WIA Sec. 101(9) and who were impacted by th e Cotton Brothers/Holsum Bakery closure in Alexandria, Louisiana, and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget if necessary. This position will be funded out of Rapid Response LWC grant CFMS # 712928. The end date for this position will be June 2014. (Workforce 3/11) REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013
31. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into a month - month lease agreement with Manpower for 272 square feet of space in the Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center at a rate of $428.27 per month. This is the current square foot rate used by our current tenant, LA Department of Labor. Proceeds to be appropriated to Office of Economic and Workforce Development. (Workforce 3/11)
32. Motion to authorize the President to approve and sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office to conduct a maximum of 10 participants for a 6 week summer employment program funded by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. T his program will run in conjunction with our WIA funded summer employment program. These students’ worksite will be within the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Workforce 3/11)
33. Motion to grant approval of development to Eclectic Products Warehouse , located at 101 Dixie Mae Street, Pineville, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director, pending approval from Legal Counsel. (Workforce 3/11)
34. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids for the Transportation Improvements for Coughlin Industrial Complex, Phase 3 (FP&C No. 05 - 252-04B-05), to be paid from Facility Planning and Control Funds. (Grants 3/11)
35. Motion to receive a grant from the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Main Terminal Ramp Overlay at Esler Field Airport and authorize the President to sign all necessary paperwork. (Grants 3/11)
36. Motion to authorize the President to sign an agreement with Pan American Engineers, Inc. for engineeri ng services on the Main Terminal Ramp Overlay grant as provided for in the Master Engineering Services Agreement. (Grants 3/11)

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37. Motion to authorize the taking of bids for the Esler Airport -Taxiway Lighting Rehabilitation, State Project #H.008653 and H.008657, as recommended by the Treasurer. (Grants 3/11)
38. Motion to adopt a re solution supporting the missions and operations of Ft. Polk and strongly opposing the proposed manpower and mission cutbacks; requesting the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to strongly oppose proposed cutbacks; requesting all political subdivisions in C entral Louisiana to adopt and communicate same position; requesting the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce to strongly oppose proposed cutbacks; requesting all political subdivisions, agencies, organizations, businesses and private individuals in suppor t of Ft. Polk and against proposed reductions to communicate with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation, Governor, State Legislature and US. Army, their opposition to the proposed cuts and authorizing the officers and staff of the Rapides Parish Police Ju ry to take appropriate action to support Ft. Polk and the position of this Board. (Grants 3/11)
39. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot 11, Highland Subdivision, bearing the municipal consideration of $5000.00 cash. (Grants 3/11)
40. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot A, a resub of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Square 13, Welch Alexandria, to Angelo DAngelo for the consideration of $1,000.00. (Grants 3/11)
41. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot 1 & Part of Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 5, Valley Addition, bearing the municipal address of 49 Valley Street, Pineville, to Kevin Woods for the consideration of $3,333.33. (Grants 3/11)

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42. Motion to accept the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for January, 2013:

Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 468 80% 89.74% Pineville - 8 minute 137 80% 85.40% Rapides - 12 minute 197 80% 91.88% Rapides - 20 minute 166 80% 81.33% (Insurance 3/11)

43. Motion to declare Asset No. 9660 (2005 International Truck) as surplus property and authorize to advertise for public bid as recommended by the Ruby-Kolin V olunteer Fire Department (Rapides Parish Fire District #7) Board of Directors. (Insurance 3/11)
44. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids for the construction of a fire truck storage building at 1244 Hwy 115, Deville, La, as recommended by Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid from Fire District No. 6 Funds. (Insurance 3/11)
45. Motion to approve change order No. 1 for the purchase of one Rosenbauer Custom Pumper for Fire District No. 2 from LaMAS Contract # 408237 for an increased cost of $1534.00 to add additional strobe lighting, mount 2 additional portable radio chargers, change ground lights from incandescent to LED, and change 2 Vulcan hand lights to 2 Survivor LED hand lights to be paid for out of Fire District N o. 2 funds as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. (Insurance 3/11)
46. Motion to approve incentive pay for Fire District No. 2 employees who are currently certified or will obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in the amount of $100.00 per month, effective April 1, 2013. This will be based upon the employee maintaining the certification and if certification is lost, employee will lose incentive pay. This incentive pay is to be paid for out of Fire District No. 2 funds a s recommended by Fire Chief McCain. (Insurance 3/11) REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013
47. Motion to purchase 88 MSA brand SCBA with composite cylinders, 88 additional spare cylinders, and 2 RIT packs, under the current City of New Orleans Contra ct No. K12 -714 for a total of $366,506.00 to be paid from Fire District No. 2 funds, as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. (Insurance 3/11)

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48. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville for the Parish Highway Department to perform approximately sixteen (16) hours of digging to allow for culvert repairs/replacing on the west side of Klock Street from Highwa y 71 north to Second Street, to be paid out of Road District 3A funds, Town portion. (Mr. Overton)
49. Motion to ratify authorization to exercise the option to renew for an additional 10 years, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides P arish Police Jury and Fire Protection District No. 6 and Dev ille Volunteer Fire Department. (Mr. Bishop)
50. Motion to ratify authorization to exercise the option to renew for an additional ten (10) years, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Fire District No. 8 and the Cotile -Gardner Volunteer Fire Department. (Mr. Bishop)
51. Motion to ratify authorization to exercise the option to renew for an additional ten (10) years, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Fire District No. 7 and the Ruby -Kolin Volunteer Fire Association. (Mr. Bishop)
52. Motion to ratify authorization to exercise the option to renew for an additional five (5) years, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Fire District No. 6 and the Rapides Senior Citizens Center. (Mr. Bishop)

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53. Motion to authorize the purchase of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-Up Truck from Walker KIA for an amount of $8,864.00 to replace Asset No. 10438 (totaled by an accident dated 9/6/2012) to be paid with funds from the Insurance Company ($8,315.50) and remainder from Road & Bridge funds. (Mr. Smith)
54. Motion to name Mr. Steve Fontenot, PE with Smith, Fontenot & Phillips as the Project Engineer for the construction of a fire truck storage building at 1244 Hwy 115, Deville, La (Training Station) for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6, as recommended by the Devil le Volunteer Fire Department Board and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
55. Motion to authorize the President to sign the Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a p roject through the “Local Road Safety Program” to receive approximately $97,000.00 to purchase signs to be installed by the Rapides Parish Police Jury on the roads designated in the agreement as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Smith)
56. Motion to authorize Mr. William D. Smith, 185 Smith Road, Pineville, Louisiana, as a Hardship Case. (Proper certification received) (Mr. Bishop)
57. Motion to purchase three (3) 2 WD Hydraulic Tractors from CNH America LLC under LA State Contract No. 408609, for the Highway Department for the amount of $57,766.89 ($19,255.63 each), to be paid from Road & Bridge Funds and authorize the Treasurer to secure financing. (Mr. Bishop)
58. Motion to purchase three (3) Ditch Bank Cutters from Woods Equipment Company under the La. State Contract No.409461 for an amount of $25,181.10 ($8,393.70 each) for the Parish Highway Department, to be paid from Road & Bridge Funds and authorize the Treasurer to secure financing. (Mr. Bishop)

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59. Motion to accept the construction contract for the Bayou Boeuf Diversion Canal Improvements Louisiana Office of Community Development Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery DRU Project No. 40 DRLG7001 with Progressive Construction Company, LLC as Substantially Complete, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson, Project Engineer and Frye-Magee, Program Administrator, and authorize the President to sign, subject to approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. (Mr. Overton)
60. Motion to adopt a resolution to strongly support the operation of Huey P. Long Hospital, copy of this resolution to be sent to Governor Bobby Jindal, the LSU Board of Supervisors, our Louisiana Legislative Delegation and the Parishes served by Huey P. Long Hospital. (Mr. Bishop/Mr. Perry)
61. Motion to authorize the President to sign a Letter of Intent for the potential procurement of funds through the Office of Community Development’s Comprehensive Resiliency Pilot Program for the development o f a Rapides Parish Master Plan. There is no match asso ciated with this grant program. (Mr. Overton)
62. Motion to adopt a resolution endorsing Mr. James D. Healy, of DuPage County, Illinois, for appointment to the National Freight Advisory Committee, to represent the views and interests of local governments in America. Copy of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of Transportation. (Mr. Bishop
63. Motion to enter into a contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Fire Protection Dist rict No. 7 and Ruby -KolinVolunteer Fire Association, beginning March 1 8, 201 3 for a ten (10) year period, with the option to renew for a ten (10) year term, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Bishop)
64. Motion to ratify authorization for the renewal of the Cooperative Endeavor between the Spring Creek Community Volunteer Fire Department, Village of McNary and Fire Protection District No. 11 to provide response within the Village of McNary for a two year period effective March 18, 2013 , as recommended by the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department, and authorize the President to sign the renewal, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Bishop)

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65. Motion to authorize the President to sign an agreement between Fire Protection District No. 6 and the Senior Citizens for the use of the training center for a senior meal site, for a five (5) year period beginning March 18, 2013 with the option to renew for a five (5) year term, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Bishop)
66. Motion to authorize to renew the Cooperative Endeavor between the Cotile Volunteer Fire Association, Fire Protection District No. 8 and the Police Jury for a ten (10) year period, effective March 18, 2013, with a ten (10) year option to renew, and authorize the President to sign same, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Bishop)
67. Motion to authorize the President to sign the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Fire Protection District No. 6, and the Deville Volunteer Fire Association beginning March 18, 2013, for a ten (10) year period, with the option to renew for ten (10) year term, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Bishop)
68. Motion to authorize the President to sign the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Fire Protection No. 8 and the Cotile Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., beginning March 18, 2013, for a ten (10) year period, with the option to renew for ten (10) year term, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Bishop)

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AGENDA AFTER POSTED)

ADJOURNMENT

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this public meeting, please contact the Police Jury Office at

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, March 18 , 2013, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Joe Bishop, President, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Vice President, and Police Jurors Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Richard Billings, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Scott Perry, Jr., Craig Smit h and Sean McGlothlin.

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Ms. Carol Stanford, Finance Director, OEWD ; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Ms. Sonya Wiley -Gremillion, Office of Emergency Preparedness Director; Chief Randy McCain, Fire District No. 2; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Tim Ware.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Craig Smith.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Joseph “Joe” Bishop, President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the first item of business.

The President asked if there was any Public Comment on any Agenda Item, to which there was no response.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Ses sion on February 11, 2013, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept the Treasurer’s Report. On vote the motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for an update on the Coliseum.

Mr. Jay Lynch. Barron, Heinberg & B rocato spoke briefly about the updates at the Rapides Parish Coliseum and the progress of the project.

Mr. Jimbo Thiels, Coliseum Authority, introduced Ms. Terri Hunter, Office Manager at the Rapides Parish Coliseum.

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The next item on the agenda was the presentation of a plaque and recognition of Louisiana Office of Public Health Region 6 for being awarded National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Recognition.

Mr. Joe Bishop and Mr. Scott Perry presented the plaque to Dr. David Holcombe, Regional Administrator/Medical Director, DHH-OPH Central Region VI.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Tim Vercher to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 11, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Crai g Smith, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Rusty Bell to the Ruby - Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 11, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. Sonya McGee to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire March 17, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Mike Paulk to the Ruby - Wise Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire March 17, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Sgt. Al Bordelon to the Communications District, representing Municipal Police Departments, for a four

• (4) year term. Term will expire March 16, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick: RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Twenty-Three Million Dollars ($23,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, authorized at election held on Tuesday, November 6, 201 2, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"):

SECTION 1) The President of the Governing Authority of the Issuer be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to advertise in accordance with the provisions of law for sealed paper or electronic bids via PARITY ® for the purchase of Twenty-Three Million Dollars ($23,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013 (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, authorized at an election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Bonds will be initially issued in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The D epository Trust Company ("DTC"), as registered owner of the Bonds, and held in the custody of DTC (unless the successful bidder elects at the time of the sale to require bonds in other than book - entry only form). The Issuer and the Paying Agent acknowledg e that they have executed and delivered a Letter of Representation with DTC and that the terms and provisions of said Letter of Representation shall govern in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this resolution and said Letter of Representation. A single certificate will be issued and delivered to DTC for each maturity of the Bonds. The Beneficial Owners will not receive physical delivery of Bond certificates except as provided herein. Beneficial Owners are expected to receive a writ ten confirmation of their purchase providing details for the Bonds acquired. For so long as DTC shall continue to serve as securities depository for the Bonds as provided herein, all transfers of beneficial ownership interest will be made by book -entry on ly, and no investor or other party purchasing, selling or otherwise transferring beneficial ownership of Bonds is to receive, hold or deliver any Bond certificate.

For every transfer and exchange of the Bonds, the Beneficial Owner may be charged a sum sufficient to cover such Beneficial Owners allocable share of any tax, fee or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto.

Bond certificates are required t o be delivered to and registered in the name of the Beneficial Owner under the following circumstances:

• a. DTC determines to discontinue providing its service with respect to the Bonds. Such a determination may be made at any time by giving 30 days= notice to the Issuer and the Paying Agent and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law.
• b. The Issuer determines that continuation of the system of book -entry transfer through DTC (or a successor securities depository) is not in the best interests of the Beneficial Owners.

The Issuer and the Paying Agent will recognize DTC or its nominee as the Bondholder for all purposes, including notices and voting. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

Neither the Issuer, nor the Paying Agent are responsible for th e performance by DTC of any of its obligations, including, without limitation, the payment of moneys received by DTC, the forwarding of notices received by DTC or the giving of any consent or proxy in lieu of consent.

Whenever during the term of the Bond s the beneficial ownership thereof is determined by a book entry at DTC, the requirements of this resolution of holding, delivering or transferring the Bonds shall be deemed modified to require the appropriate person to meet the requirements of DTC as to r egistering or transferring the book entry to produce the same effect.

If at any time DTC ceases to hold the Bonds, all references herein to DTC shall be of no further force or effect.

The Bonds will be dated the date of delivery, will be in the denomin ation of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity, will be payable from unlimited ad valorem taxation and will bear interest from date thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on March 1, 2014, and semiannually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each yea r. The Bonds will be in fully registered form and will mature serially on March 1 of each year as follows, to-wit:

Principal Principal Amount Amount Year Maturing Year Maturing 2014 $ 400,000 2024 $1,160,000 2015 810,000 2025 1,210,000 2016 845,000 2026 1,255,000 2017 880,000 2027 1,310,000 2018 915,000 2028 1,365,000 2019 950,000 2029 1,420,000 2020 990,000 2030 1,475,000 2021 1,030,000 2031 1,535,000 2022 1,070,000 2032 1,600,000 2023 1,115,000 2033 1,665,000

SECTION 2) Those Bonds maturing March 1, 2024, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full or in part at any time on or after March 1, 2023, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event a Bond is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any m ultiple thereof) may be redeemed. Bonds are not required to be REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

redeemed in inverse order of maturity. Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption will be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United Sta tes mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent.

SECTION 3) The Bonds shall be sold in the manner required by law, and in accordance with the terms of this resolution, the official Notice of Bond Sale herein set forth, and the Official Statement referred to in Section 6 hereof. In advertising the Bonds for sale, the Governing Authority of the Issuer s hall reserve the right to reject any and all bids received.

SECTION 4) The President be and is hereby further empowered, authorized and directed to issue a Notice of Bond Sale and cause the same to be published as required by law, which Notice of Bond S ale shall be in substantially the following form: OFFICIAL NOTICE OF BOND SALE

$23,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013

PARISH OF RAPIDES,

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Sealed paper bids or electronic bids via PARITY® will be received until 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on Monday, April 8, 2013

Sealed paper bids or electronic bids via PARITY ® will be received by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, for the purchase of the Issuer's Twenty -Three Million Dollars ($23,000,000) principal a mount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013 (the "Bonds").

Date of Sale: Monday, April 8, 2013 (or such other date as may be determined by the President and advertised by Munifacts Disclosure Service).

Hour of Sale: 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.

Place of Sale: Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Date of Bonds: Date of delivery.

Form and Denomination: The Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds in book entry only form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"). DTC will act as securities depository for the Bonds, and the purchasers of the Bonds will not receive certificates represent ing their interest in the Bonds purchased. The winning bidder (the "Purchaser") at the time of the sale, however, may elect to not receive book-entry only Bonds, in which case the Purchaser will receive one type written Bond per maturity, exchangeable in the manner provided in the Resolution.

Purpose of Bonds: Constructing and acquiring improvements and additions to, and renovating and repairing, the Rapides Parish Coliseum, including the necessary equipment, land and furnishings therefor, title to whic h shall be in the public. The Bonds were authorized at a special election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Bonds are not "Bank -Qualified": The Bonds will not be designated as "qualified tax -exempt obligations" pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Inte rnal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Maximum Interest Rate Allowable: Six per centum (6%) per annum.

Paying Agent, Authenticating Agent and Redemption Agent: Argent Trust, a Division of National Independent Trust Company, in the City of Ruston, Louisiana (the "Paying Agent").

Interest Payment Dates: March 1 and September 1, commencing March 1, 2014.

Manner and Place of Payment: Principal of and premium, if any, on the Bonds will be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent.

Maturity Schedule: Bonds will mature on March 1 of each of the following years and in the principal amounts as follows:

Principal Principal Year Amount Year Amount 2014 $400,000 2024 $1,160,000 2015 810,000 2025 1,210,000 2016 845,000 2026 1,255,000 2017 880,000 2027 1,310,000 2018 915,000 2028 1,365,000 2019 950,000 2029 1,420,000 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

2020 990,000 2030 1,475,000 2021 1,030,000 2031 1,535,000 2022 1,070,000 2032 1,600,000 2023 1,115,000 2033 1,665,000

Redemption: The Bonds maturing March l, 2024, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full or in part at any time on or after March 1, 2023, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Bonds are not required to be redeemed in inverse order of maturity.

Security: The Bonds will be general obligations of the Issuer and payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in th e manner proved by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Sub -Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority.

Bond Insu rance: If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or commitment therefor, the purchase of any such insurance policy or the issuance of any such commitment therefor shall be at the sole option and expense of such bidder an d any increased costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting by reason of the same, shall be paid by such bidder. Any failure of the Bonds to be so insured or of any such policy of insurance to be issued, shall not constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the purchaser of the Bonds to accept delivery of and pay for said Bonds in accordance with the terms of the purchase contract.

Electronic Bids: Electronic bids will be received via PARITY ®, in the manner described below, until 3:00 p.m., Central Standa rd Time, on Monday, April 8, 2013.

Bids may be submitted electronically via PARITY® pursuant to this Official Notice of Bond Sale until 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above. To t he extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY ® conflict with this Official Notice of Bond Sale, the terms of this Official Notice of Bond Sale shall control. For further information about PARITY ®, potential bidders may contact PARITY ® at

Disclaimer: Each prospective electronic bidder shall be solely responsible to register to bid via PARITY ® as described above. Each qualified prospective electronic bidder shall be solely responsible to make necessary arrangements to access PARITY® for the purposes of submitting its bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the requirements of the Notice of Sale. Neither the Issuer nor PARITY®, shall have any duty or obligation to provide or assure access to REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

PARITY® to any prospective bidder, and neither the Issuer nor PARITY® shall be responsible for a bidder's failure to register to bid or for proper operation of, or have any liability for any delays or interruptions of, or any damages caused by, PARITY®. The Issuer is using PARITY ® as a communication mechanism, and not as the Issuer's agent, to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds. No other form of electronic bid or provider of electronic bidding services will be accepted. The Issuer is not bound by any advice and determination of PARITY® to the effect that any particular bid complies with the terms of this Official Notice of Bond Sale and in particular the "Bid Requirements" hereinafter set forth. All costs and expenses incurred by prospective bidders in connection with the ir registration and submission of bids via PARITY® are the sole responsibility of the bidders; and the Issuer is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any of such costs or expenses. If a prospective bidder encounters any difficulty in submitting, m odifying or withdrawing a bid for the Bonds, he should telephone PARITY ® at (212) 849 - 5021 and notify the Issuer's Bond Counsel, Foley & Judell, L.L.P. at (504) 568 - 1249.

Electronic Bidding Procedures: Electronic bids must be submitted for the purchase of the Bonds (all or none) via PARITY ®. Bids will be communicated electronically to the Issuer at 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on April 8, 2013. Prior to that time, a prospective bidder may (1) submit the proposed terms of its bid via PARITY ®, (2) modify the proposed terms of its bid, in which event the proposed terms as last modified will (unless the bid is withdrawn as described herein) constitute its bid for the Bonds, or (3) withdraw its proposed bid. Once the bids are communicated electr onically via PARITY ® to the Issuer, each bid will constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase the Bonds on the terms therein provided. For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained on PARITY® shall constitute the official time.

Sealed Paper Bids: Bids will also be accepted in written form on the Official Bid Form. Each sealed paper bid must be in written form on the Official Bid Form in a sealed enveloped marked "Proposal for the Purchase of $23,000,000 of General Obligation B onds, Series 2013, of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana". For purposes of accepting written bids, the time as maintained on PARITY® shall constitute the official time.

Bid Requirements: Each bid, whether submitted as a sealed bid or electronically (i) shall be for the full principal amount of the Bonds, (ii) shall name the rate or rates of interest to be borne by the Bonds, (iii) shall prescribe one rate of interest, not to exceed six per centum (6%) per annum, for the Bonds of any one maturity, (iv) shall limit the interest due on each Bond for each interest period to a single rate, (v) shall be unconditional, (vi) shall be made on the form furnished by the Issuer, without alteration, omission or qualification, and (vii) shall be subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Official Statement.

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Award of Bid: The Governing Authority will meet at the place and time hereinabove set forth for the receipt of bids. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid offers the lowest "true interest cost" to the Issuer, to be determined by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Bonds from the payment dates to May 21, 2013 (estimated date of delivery) , such that the sum of such present values is equal to the price bid, including any premium bid (the preceding calculation is sometimes referred to as the "Canadian Interest Cost Method" or "Present Value Method"). In the case of a tie bid, the winning bi d will be awarded by lot. If any bid for the Bonds shall be acceptable, a prompt award of the bonds will be made.

Rejection of Bids; Waiver of Informalities: The Governing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informa lities or irregularities in any bid.

Good Faith Deposit: In connection with the sale of the Bonds, a good faith deposit of 1% of the principal amount of the Bonds will be required. The manner and timing of such deposit shall be set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds. The good faith deposit of the successful bidder or bidders will be deposited and the proceeds credited against the purchase price of the Bonds, or in the case of neglec t or refusal to comply with such bid, will be forfeited to the Issuer as and for liquidated damages. No interest will be allowed on the amount of the good faith deposit.

Delivery of the Bonds: The Bonds will be delivered to the successful bidder on or as soon as practicable on or after May 21, 2013, but the bid form will obligate the purchaser to accept delivery at any time within sixty (60) days of the sale date. The successful bidder shall pay in Federal Funds on the date of delivery the purchase price of the Bonds plus accrued interest. The Bonds will be delivered in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the option of the successful bidder, unless another place shall be mutually agreed upon.

Legal Opinion of Bond Counsel and Closing Documents: The approving legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., bond counsel, who have supervised the proceedings, the Bonds and the transcript of record as passed upon will be furnished without cost to the successful bidder. Said transcript will contain the usual closing proof s, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the taxes necessary to pay the same.

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pay for the Bonds. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby, and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Issuer or any of the officers or agents thereof because of or on account of such numbers. All e xpenses in relation to the printing of the CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the Issuer. However, the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the successful bidder.

Continuing Disclosure: In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Issuer will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.

Additional Information, Bid Forms, and Official Statements : Furt her information and particulars including the required bid form and an Official Statement relating to the Bonds will be furnished upon application to the undersigned. The Purchaser will be furnished a reasonable number of final official statements on or before the seventh business day following the sale of the Bonds.

PARISH OF RAPIDES,

STATE OF LOUISIANA

By: /s/ Joe Bishop President ATTEST: By: /s/ Laurel Smith Acting Secretary

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SECTION 5) This Governing Authority will meet in open and public session at the time and place selected by the President of the Governing Authority of the Issuer and set out in the Official Notice of Bond Sale incorporated herein, for the purpose of receiving bids for the Bonds, considering and taking action upon the bids, and taking any other action required by this resolution, or necessary to effectuate the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. If any award of the Bonds shall be made, such award shall be made for not less than par and accrued interest to the highest bidder therefor, such award and highest bidder to be determined in accordance with the aforesaid Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement.

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issuance of the Bonds as may be deemed necessary, advisable or desirable, which Official Bid Form and Official Statement shall be distributed to all prospective bidders and other interested parties. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Richard Billings, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Scott Perry, Jr., Craig Smith, Sean McGlothlin. NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 18th day of March, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors, designated Police Jury employees and Legal Counsel, to attend the Louisiana Elected Officials Emergency Management Summit meetings, hosted by the Governor’s Office o f Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), to be held April 2, 2013, in Winnfield, Louisiana. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to authorize expenses of interested Police Jurors, t he Treasurer, and Legal Counsel to attend the annual Legislative Day of the Police Jury Association to be held May 1, 2013, in Baton Rouge. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. to include filing for Medicaid reimbursement on eligible activities for the Juvenile IV-E program as per the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Olli e Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to authorize the President to sign an agreement with Ba rron, Heinberg & Brocato for Architect and Engineering services for the renovation of the Rapides Parish Coliseum. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Elouise Jordan Lot Three (3) of Square “B” of the Crawford Addition Bearing the municipal address of:

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Mose Conley Lot Twelve (12) of the Highland Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to remove from the Rapides Parish Police Jury Finance Department Asset No. 10530 (Hewlett-Packard Laptop) and declare as surplus property and authorize to place in auction as scrap as it is no longer suitable for public use. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept the Public Works Director’s Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rich ard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize to advertise for bids for “Various Road Improvements in Rapides Parish” (Bid No. 2279), to be paid from Various Road Maintenance Funds as budgeted.

DISTRICT A

Ward 10 Herman Lane Junior High Road Third Street Hope Lane Stalnaker Drive Myland Road Northview Street Northview Street Tioga Road Clark Road Municipal Lane (Ball)

DISTRICT B

Ward 9 Star Light Trail/Venus Ave

DISTRICT E

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Ward 8 Pleasant Drive Ann Drive Julie Drive Kincaid Boat Road Messina Road

DISTRICT F

Ward 2 Lamourie Road

DISTRICT H

Ward 2 Reynolds Road Dewitt Lane Cain Road

DISTRICT H

Ward 3 Bayou Road Clyde Smith Road

DISTRICT H

Ward 6 Elzie Johnson Road Chester Maricle Road Whittington Road Wilmer Thompson Road Dollie Paul Road Ed Perkins Road Leroy Harper Road

DISTRICT I

Ward 8 Old Boyce Road Powell Lane

On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the application of herbicide by NaturChem within the parish right-of-way for vegetative management to be paid from the Road District Maintenance funds for the Ward where the herbicide is applied. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to accept the new alignment of the Cotton Island Road for maintenance and abandon the existing portions of Cotton Island Road that are no longer needed l ocated on the property of the Nugent Family to eliminate an S -curve, as recommended by the Public Works Director and subject to the approval of Legal Counsel and Rapides Area Planning Commission. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize the Public Works Director to hire up to 23 seasonal workers for the mowing and chip sealing crews, work to begin on or about April 1, 2013, and end no later than October 31, 2013, at the rate of $8.00 per hour and foreman at $8.75 per hour to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to exercise the option to renew Contract Bid No. 2131 Automated Fleet Fuel Provider to FleetCor Technologies Operating Company LLC d.b.a. Fuelman, at the same terms and prices for an additional twelve month period, to be paid from Road and Bridge Funds and various departments, as recommended by the Public Works Director and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to delete the following equipment from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory as they are no longer suitable for public use and will b e placed in an upcoming auction: Asset Number Description Purchase Date 5402 1988 – Chevrolet Truck 07-25-88 8584 2001 – Freightliner 04-11-01 10424 2004 – Ford 09-12-08

Amendment to the motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richar d Billings, to remove Asset 6943, 1995 Ford F150, purchase date 3 -27-95. On vote the amended motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Forest Hill for the Parish Highway Department to provide sixty (60) hours of ditching and hauling material as needed for the corporate limits of the Village of Forest Hill, to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance Funds. On vote the motion carried. The following resolution was offered by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith: REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

RESOLUTION

A Resolution authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Jury to prepare and submit a pre -application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for assistance for the implementation of a project for the purpose of reduction of existing flood damages; providing for the necessary documentation of said flood damages; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, Cotton Island Road, in rural Rapides Parish, that is subject to flooding from Flagon Bayou has been adversely affected by damages from flood waters; and

WHEREAS, Rapides Parish Police Jury desires to apply for State matching funds pursuant to Chapter 2 -A of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, to implement a project to reduce said flood damages, and that Rapides Parish Police Jury is fully aware of its obligations under said Statute; and

WHEREAS, Rapides Parish Police Jury is a political body duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana and is eligible to apply for funds under the Statute,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish P olice Jury as follows:

Section 1. That Rapides Parish Police Jury acknowledges that upon approval of the pre -application a formal application will be prepared and submitted to the Statewide Flood Control Program.

Section 2. That at the appropriate time a nd upon approval of funding assistance and prior to commencement of work on the project, Rapides Parish Police Jury agrees to execute a Statement of Sponsorship pursuant to the Statute.

Section 3. That Rapides Parish Police Jury Public Works Director, Den nis Woodward, is hereby designated Authorized Representative for Rapides Parish Police Jury to effect the preparation of the pre -application and application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for funding assistance of a flood control project.

Section 4. That said Authorized Representative's responsibilities shall pertain to technical matters only and shall not include any official act on behalf of the

Thus passed and approved this 18th day of March, 2013.

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On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ball, for the Parish Highway to provide assistance in the overlay of Municipal Lane and the reseal of East Yeager, Malone Lane off Camp Livingston Road and Beverly Lane, in the Ball municipal limits as requested by the Town of Ball, to be paid out of District A funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to refer the r evocation request to revoke a 50’ right -of-way located West of Moss Point Drive, approximately 335 feet from the South line of Highway 1 North, as requested by the England Economic and Industrial Development District, to the Rapides Area Planning Commissio n and set 30 day review period. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to purchase paint, stainless steel clips and cable necessary for the installation of buoys for Indian Creek and Cotile Lake, am ount not to exceed $ 4,000.00, to be paid out of General Funds. On vote the motion carried.

Substitute motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to purchase paint, stainless steel clips , concrete and cable necessary for the installation of buoys for Indian Creek and Cotile Lake, amount not to exceed $ 4,000.00, to be paid out of General Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire one full time temporary workforce professional to assist with the individuals that qualify as dislocated workers under WIA Sec. 101(9) and who were impacted by the Cotton Brothers/Holsum Bakery closure in Alexandria, Louisiana, and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget if necessary. This position will be funded out of Rapid Response LWC grant CFMS # 712928. The end date for this position will be June 2014. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into a month -month lease agreement with Manpower for 272 square feet of space in the Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center at a rate of $428.27 per month. This is the current square foot rate used by our current tenant, LA Department of Labor. Proceeds to be appropriated to Office of Economic and Workforce Development. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize the President to approve and sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office to conduct a maximum of 10 participants for a 6 week summer employment program funded by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

This program will run in conjunction with our WIA funded summer employment program. These students’ worksite will be within the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to grant approval of development to Eclectic Products Warehouse, located at 101 Dixie Mae Street, Pineville, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director, pending approval from Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, t o authorize to advertise for bids for the Transportation Improvements for Coughlin Industrial Complex, Phase 3 (FP&C No. 05-252-04B-05), to be paid from Facility Planning and Control Funds. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin:

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the President to execute a n Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Esler Regional Airport.

WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport im provements from funds appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for Main Terminal Ramp Rehabilitation – Phase I; and

WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the Rapides Parish Police Jury according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the Main Terminal Ramp Rehabilitation – Phase I and reimburse the sponsor up to $58,810.00 of project cost.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Polic e Jury that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project

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This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.

The aforesaid resolution, having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Richard Billings, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Scott Perry, Jr., Craig Smith, Sean McGlothlin. NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on the 18th day of March, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the President to sign an agreement with Pan American Engineers, Inc. for engineering services on the Main Terminal Ramp Overlay grant as provided for in the Master Engineering Services Agreement. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the taking of bids for the Esler Airport -Taxiway Lighting Rehabilitation, State Project #H.008653 and H.008657, as recommended by the Treasurer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to adopt a resolution supporting the missions and operations of Ft. Polk and strongly opposing the proposed manpower and mission cutbacks; requesting the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to strongly oppose proposed cutbacks; requesting all political subdivisi ons in Central Louisiana to adopt and communicate same position; requesting the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce to strongly oppose proposed cutbacks; requesting all political subdivisions, agencies, organizations, businesses and private individuals in support of Ft. Polk and against proposed reductions to communicate with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation, Governor, State Legislature and US. Army, their opposition to the proposed cuts and authorizing the officers and staff of the Rapides Parish P olice Jury to take appropriate action to support Ft. Polk and the position of this Board. On vote the motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry , the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

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TO SELL

A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Eleven (11) of the Highland Subdivision in Section Twenty -Three (23) of Township Three North of Range One West (T3N of R1W), fronting seventy - five (75) feet on Jube Street and running back therefrom two hundred and fifty-two (252) feet to property belonging now or formerly to Dr. H. O. Barker, and being that property acquired by vendor of Chester D. Wells by deed dated 30 October 1947.

TO MS. FRANCES MARSHALL

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $ 5,000.00 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Eleven (11) of the Highland Subdivision in Section Twe nty-Three (23) of Township Three North of Range One West (T3N of R1W), fronting seventy - five (75) feet on Jube Street and running back therefrom two hundred and fifty-two (252) feet to property belonging now or formerly to Dr. H. O. Barker, and being that property acquired by vendor of Chester D. Wells by deed dated 30 October 1947.

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from MS. FRANCES MARSHALL to purchase said property for the consideration of $5,000.00 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental lie ns, and costs of sale or two -thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and, REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above -mentioned property to MS. FRANCES MARSHALL, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that: Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Eleven (11) of the Highland Subdivision in Section Twenty -Three (23) of Township Three North of Range One West (T3N of R1W), fronting seventy - five (75) feet on Jube Street and running back therefrom two hundred and fifty-two (252) feet to property belonging now or formerly to Dr. H. O. Barker, and being that property acquired by vendor of Chester D. Wells by deed dated 30 October 1947.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana should be re -entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest. Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

• • the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• • the current telephone book,
• • any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signa ture, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. *Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

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• (a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 A. (2).

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

• (a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publicati on, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 B. (2).

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.]

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty -day or six-month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice re questing that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the a ct of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

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NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The a cquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienat ion by the political subdivision or the municipality.

• (a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitor y defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
• (b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self -operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
• (c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall no t apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing of the sale or donation of adjudicated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notic e, and the dates of publication. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

• (a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit an d the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
• (b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47: 2208.
• (c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termin ation, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing , of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under sub sections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
• (f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of March, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

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AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

TO SELL

A certain lot of ground together with all buildings and improvements thereon, situated in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being part of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) of Square Thirteen (13) of Wel ch Addition and being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the corner of Ashley and Fifteenth Street; thence run along Fifteenth Street away from Ashley the distance of 47.33 feet to establish the frontage; thence run back therefrom between par allel and equal lines the distance of 70 feet as shown on the official plat thereof, Conveyance Book “Y,” page 430 and being the identical property acquired by Ellis A. Cole, May 10, 1950, Conveyance Book 382, page 253, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: 220 North 15th Street, Alexandria, LA

FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $ 1,000.00 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

A certain lot of ground together with all buildings and improvements thereon, situated in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being part of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) of Square Thirteen (13) of Welch Addition and being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the corner of Ashley and Fifteenth Street; thence run along Fifteenth Street away from Ashley the distance of 47.33 feet to establish the frontage; thence run back therefrom between parallel and equal lines the distance of 70 feet as sho wn on the official plat thereof, Conveyance Book “Y,” page 430 and being the identical property acquired by Ellis A. Cole, May 10, 1950, Conveyance Book 382, page 253, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: 220 North 15th Street, Alexandria, LA

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from ANGELO D’ANGELO, to purchase said property for the considerati on of $ 1,000.00 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two -thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

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WHEREAS, this Jury is of the op inion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to ANGELO D’ANGELO, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that: Section 1. A certain lot of ground together wit h all buildings and improvements thereon, situated in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being part of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) of Square Thirteen (13) of Welch Addition and being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the corner of Ashle y and Fifteenth Street; thence run along Fifteenth Street away from Ashley the distance of 47.33 feet to establish the frontage; thence run back therefrom between parallel and equal lines the distance of 70 feet as shown on the official plat thereof, Conv eyance Book “Y,” page 430 and being the identical property acquired by Ellis A. Cole, May 10, 1950, Conveyance Book 382, page 253, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: 220 North 15th Street, Alexandria, LA

Rapides Pa rish, Louisiana should be re -entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

• • the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• • the current telephone book,
• • any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signature, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. * Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bi dder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

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• (a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provid ed in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 A. (2).

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

• (a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 B. (2).

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.]

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty -day or six-month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

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NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in a nd to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the political subdivision or the municipality.

• (a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
• (b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self -operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and un ambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
• (c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of t he sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing of the sale or donation of adjud icated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notice, and the dates of publication. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

• (a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
• (b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47: 2208.
• (c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encum brances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
• (f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveya nces, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that caus e the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of th e cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18TH day of March, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

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AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

TO SELL

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, situated in the City of Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being all of Lot One (1) and parts of Lots Two (2) and Three (3) and Four (4), Block Five (5), Valley Addition Pineville, La. As per plat of record in Plat Book 2 page 78, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, said property being more particularly described as follows:

Start at the Northeast corner of Lot Two (2) of said Block Five (5) of the Valley Addition on Valley Street and run thence along Valley Street towards B erry Street the distance of 5.75 feet to a point, the point of beginning of the property herein described; thence continue along Valley Street towards Berry Street the distance of 36.25 feet, thus establishing the frontage of said property on Valley Street ; thence turn to the left and run on the line perpendicular to Valley Street and parallel with Berry Street through Lot 4, and 3 Block 5, the distance of 210 feet to Lizzie Street, thence turn to the left and run along Lizzie Street and away from Berry Str eet the distance of 42 feet; thence turn to the left and run along a line perpendicular to Lizzie Street and parallel with Berry Street the distance of 105 feet; thence turn to the left and run along the rear line of Lot 1 of said block 5 the distance of 5.75 feet; then turn to the right and run along a line parallel with Berry Street the distance of 105 feet to the point of beginning on Valley Street; all as is more particularly shown by plat of survey made by Louis J. Daigre, Parish Surveyor, dated Feb. 2 2, 1956, to which reference is made for greater certainty of description, said property being that acquired by Joseph W. Ferrier from Perry E. Futrell, Jr., Conveyance Book 634, page 298, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and acquired by Carl Ferrier from Joesph W. Ferrier by deed dated October 15, 1964, by deed recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

but subject to a Separate Property Agreement

FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $ 3,333.33 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

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Two (2) and Three (3) and Four (4), Block Five (5), Valley Addition Pineville, La. As per plat of record in Plat Book 2 page 78, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, said property being more particularly described as follows:

Start at the Northeast corner of Lot Two (2) of said Block Five (5) of the Valley Addition on Valley Street and run thence along Valley Stre et towards Berry Street the distance of 5.75 feet to a point, the point of beginning of the property herein described; thence continue along Valley Street towards Berry Street the distance of 36.25 feet, thus establishing the frontage of said property on V alley Street; thence turn to the left and run on the line perpendicular to Valley Street and parallel with Berry Street through Lot 4, and 3 Block 5, the distance of 210 feet to Lizzie Street, thence turn to the left and run along Lizzie Street and away fr om Berry Street the distance of 42 feet; thence turn to the left and run along a line perpendicular to Lizzie Street and parallel with Berry Street the distance of 105 feet; thence turn to the left and run along the rear line of Lot 1 of said block 5 the distance of 5.75 feet; then turn to the right and run along a line parallel with Berry Street the distance of 105 feet to the point of beginning on Valley Street; all as is more particularly shown by plat of survey made by Louis J. Daigre, Parish Surveyor, dated Feb. 22, 1956, to which reference is made for greater certainty of description, said property being that acquired by Joseph W. Ferrier from Perry E. Futrell, Jr., Conveyance Book 634, page 298, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and acquired by Ca rl Ferrier from Joesph W. Ferrier by deed dated October 15, 1964, by deed recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from KEVIN WOODS, married to Bernadette August, but subject to a Separate Property Agreement, to purchase said property for the consideration of $ 3, 333.33 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two -thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above -mentioned property to KEVIN WOODS, married to Bernadette August, but subject to a Separate Property Agreement, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

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Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, situated in the City of Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being all of Lot One (1) and parts of Lots Two (2) and Three (3 ) and Four (4), Block Five (5), Valley Addition Pineville, La. As per plat of record in Plat Book 2 page 78, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, said property being more particularly described as follows:

Start at the Northeast corner of Lot Two (2) of said Block Five (5) of the Valley Addition on Valley Street and run thence along Valley Street towards Berry Street the distance of 5.75 feet to a point, the point of beginning of the property herein described; thence continue along Valley Street towards Berry Street the distance of 36.25 feet, thus establishing the frontage of said property on Valley Street; thence turn to the left and run on the line perpendicular to Valley Street and parallel with Berry Street through Lot 4, and 3 Block 5, the distance o f 210 feet to Lizzie Street, thence turn to the left and run along Lizzie Street and away from Berry Street the distance of 42 feet; thence turn to the left and run along a line perpendicular to Lizzie Street and parallel with Berry Street the distance of 105 feet; thence turn to the left and run along the rear line of Lot 1 of said block 5 the distance of 5.75 feet; then turn to the right and run along a line parallel with Berry Street the distance of 105 feet to the point of beginning on Valley Street; al l as is more particularly shown by plat of survey made by Louis J. Daigre, Parish Surveyor, dated Feb. 22, 1956, to which reference is made for greater certainty of description, said property being that acquired by Joseph W. Ferrier from Perry E. Futrell, Jr., Conveyance Book 634, page 298, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and acquired by Carl Ferrier from Joesph W. Ferrier by deed dated October 15, 1964, by deed recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re -entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or h is/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

• • the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• • the current telephone book,
• • any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

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Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signa ture, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. *Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

• (a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 A. (2).

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

• (a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publicat ion, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 B. (2).

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.

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Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty -day or six -month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President o f the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has c ertified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any o ther costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the political subdivision or the municipality.

• (a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary p urpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
• (b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self -operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whet her they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
• (c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

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Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing o f the sale or donation of adjudicated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assig ns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notice, and the dates of publication.

• (a) The affidavit may also contain a statement o f the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
• (b) The affidavit described herein shall be suff icient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47: 2208.
• (c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political s ubdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidav it provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
• (f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

resulting to any person o r entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of March, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Olli e Overton, to accept the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for January, 2013:

Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 468 80% 89.74% Pineville - 8 minute 137 80% 85.40% Rapides - 12 minute 197 80% 91.88% Rapides - 20 minute 166 80% 81.33%

On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to declare Asset No. 9660 (2005 International Truck) as surplus property a nd authorize to advertise for public bid as recommended by the Ruby -Kolin Volunteer Fire Department (Rapides Parish Fire District #7) Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize to advertise for bids for the construction of a fire truck storage building at 1244 Hwy 115, Deville, La, as recommended by Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid from Fire District No. 6 Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to approve change order No. 1 for the purchase of one Rosenbauer Custom Pumper for Fire District No. 2 from LaMAS Contract # 408237 for an increased cost of $1534.00 to add additional strobe li ghting, mount 2 additional portable radio chargers, change ground lights from incandescent to LED, and change 2 Vulcan hand lights to 2 Survivor LED hand lights to be paid for out of Fire District No. 2 funds as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve incentive pay for Fire District No. 2 employees who are currently certified or will obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in the amount of $100.00 per month, effective April 1, 2013. This will be based upon the employee maintaining the certification and if certification is lost, employee will lose REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

incentive pay. This incentive pay is to be paid for out of Fire District No. 2 funds as recommended by Fire Chief McCain.

Amended motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve incentive pay for any Fire District No. 2 employee who can produce documentation currently or in the future, of certification in good standing as an Emergency Medical Technician through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians in the amount of $100.00 per month, effective April 1, 2013. This will be based upon the employee maintaining the certification and if certification is lost, em ployee will lose incentive pay. This incentive pay is to be paid for out of Fire District No. 2 funds as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. On vote the amended motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to purchase 88 MSA brand SCBA with composite cylinders, 88 additional spare cylinders, and 2 RIT packs, under the current City of New Orleans Contract No. K12-714 for a total of $366,506.00 to be paid from Fire District N o. 2 funds, as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville for the Parish Highway Department to perform approximately sixteen (16) hours of dig ging to allow for culvert repairs/replacing on the west side of Klock Street from Highway 71 north to Second Street, to be paid out of Road District 3A funds, Town portion. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On m otion by Mr. Craig smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the purchase of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pick -Up Truck from Walker KIA for an amount of $8,864.00 to replace Asset No. 10438 (totaled by an accident dated 9/6/2012) to be paid with funds from the I nsurance Company ($8,315.50) and remainder from Road & Bridge funds. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to name Mr. Steve Fontenot, PE with Smith, Fontenot & Phillips as the Project Engineer for the construction of a fire truck storage building at 1244 Hwy 115, Deville, La (Training Station) for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6, as recommended by the Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board and authorize the Pr esident to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the President to sign the Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a project through the “Local Road Safety Program” to receive approximately $97,000.00 to purchase signs to be REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

installed by the Rapides Parish Police Jury on the roads designated in the agreement as recommend ed by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize Mr. William D. Smith, 185 Smith Road, Pineville, Louisiana, as a Hardship Case. (Proper certification received) . On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to purchase three (3) 2 WD Hydraulic Tractors from CNH America LLC under LA State Contract No. 408609, for the Highway Department for the amount of $57,766.89 ($19,255.63 each), to be paid from Road & Bridge Funds and authorize the Treasurer to secure financing. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay and Mr. Craig Smith abstained.

On motion Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to purchase three (3) Ditch Bank Cutters from Woods Equipment Company under the La. State Contract No.409461 for an amount of $25,181.10 ($8,393.70 each) for the Parish Highway Departme nt, to be paid from Road & Bridge Funds and authorize the Treasurer to secure financing. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay and Mr. Craig Smith abstained.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to accept the construction contract for the Bayou Boeuf Diversion Canal Improvements Louisiana Office of Community Development Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery DRU Project No. 40 DRLG7001 with Progressive Construction Company, LLC as Substantially Complete, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson, Project Engineer and Frye -Magee, Program Administrator, and authorize the President to sign, subject to approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick , the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Huey P. Lo ng Medical Center in Pineville , serves a clear and important mission in the healthcare to the citizens of Central Louisiana; and,

WHEREAS, Huey P. Long Medical Center provides primary, clinic and emergency healthcare to patients of low to moderate income, as well as those restricted to physicians and facilities who accept Medicare and Medicaid assignments; and, REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

WHEREAS, because the State of Louisiana has a disproportionate number of people who cannot afford medical services, the federal government reimburses the State for their healthcare, although there is a cap on the total amount the federal government will reimburse the State; and,

WHEREAS, Huey P. Long Medical Center provides healthcare not only to the residents of Rapides Parish, but also to residents of at least eight oth er parishes in Central Louisiana; and,

WHEREAS, the Huey P. Long Medical Center has a long and outstanding record of having one of the best medical training facilities in all of Louisiana; and,

WHEREAS, the Huey P. Long Medical Center is one of the l argest employers in Rapides Parish; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury hereby supports the operation of the Huey P. Long Medical Center which is extremely important in its services to the residents of Central Louisiana;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Rapides Parish urges the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors, Governor Bobby Jindal, our Louisiana Legislative Delegation, and the Police Jury Association of Louisiana to take whatever action is necessary to ke ep the Huey P. Long Medical Center open and viable in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the other parishes served by the Huey P. Long Medical Center be urged to join the Rapides Parish Police Jury in this effort.

PASSED AND APPROVED on this 18th day of March, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the President to sign a Letter of Intent for the potential procurement of funds through the Office of Community Development’s Comprehensive Resiliency Pilot Program for the development of a Rapides Parish Master Plan. There is no match asso ciated with this grant program. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation is establishing a National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) and soliciting nominations for membership; and WHEREAS, the NFAC will provide adv ice and recommendations to the REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

Secretary of Transportation on matters related to freight transportation in the United States, including: (1) Implementation of the freight transportation requirements of MAP 21; (2) Establishment of the National Freight Netw ork; (3) Development of a National Freight Strategic Plan; (4) Development of strategies to help States implement State Freight Advisor Committee and State Freight Plans; and (5) Development of measures of conditions and performance in freight transportation; (6) Development of freight transportation investment, data, and planning tools; and (7) Legislative recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation has requested nominations for members of the Committee to ensure a wide range of members and a balanced Committee; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation will appoint committee members with a view toward achieving varied perspectives on freight transportation, including from government bodies, and seeking to balance the interests of many groups including those of local elected officials; and WHEREAS, Counties play an integral role in the movement of freight in America owning and operating: 44% of all public roads and highways; 228,026 bridges of all kinds; 27% of public transit systems; and 30% of public airports; and WHEREAS, Elected County Officials play a key role in economic development efforts in their regions and development of new regional transportation infrastructure, serving on, or being actively involved in, all of the nation’s Port Authorities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Development Organizations ; and WHEREAS, the Honorable James D. Healy, County Commissioner, serves as Transportation Chairman for the National Association of Counties (NACo), having also serve d NACo as Chairman of the Highway, Airport and Transit Authorization Sub-Committees, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), and served as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Transportation and Public Works Committees in his home County, as well as a past member of his local regional planning organization; WHEREAS, the Honorable James D. Healy has been a vocal proponent of local governments working together in cooperation with the freight , shipping and railroad industries, hosting the first freight/railroad summit last year bringing together 250 local elected officials and representatives of the freight, shipping and railroad industry, and is singularly responsible for the positive dialogu e now occurring between local government officials and the railroad industry. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, do hereby request the Secretary of Transportation to appoint the Honorable J ames D. Healy, County Commissioner, as a member of the NFAC Committee, to represent the views and interests of local governments in America. THUS DONE and adopted this 18th day of March, 2013

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop , to adopt a resolution endorsing Mr. Oliver “Ollie” Overton, of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, for appointment to the National Freight Advisory Committee, to represent the views and interests of local governments in America. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Craig smith, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to enter into a contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Fire Protection District No. 7 and Ruby-KolinVolunteer Fire Association, beginning March 18, 2013 for a REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2013

ten (10) year period, wi th the option to renew for a ten (10) year term , pending Legal Counsel approval. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize the renewal of the Cooperative E ndeavor between the Spring Creek Community Volunteer Fire Department, Village of McNary and Fire Protection District No. 11 to provide response within the Village of McNary for a two (2) year period effective March 18, 2013 , as recommended by the Spring Cr eek Volunteer Fire Department, and authorize the President to sign the renewal , pending Legal Counsel approval. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to authorize the President to sign an agreement between Fire Protection District No. 6 and the Senior Citizens for the use of the training center for a senior meal site , for a five

• (5) year period beginning March 18, 2013 with the option to renew for a fi ve (5) year term, pending Legal Counsel approval. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize to renew the Cooperative Endeavor between the Cotile Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Fire Protection District No. 8 and the Police Jury for a ten (10) year period, effective March 18 , 2013, with a ten (10) year option to renew, and authorize the President to sign same, pending Legal Counsel approval. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize the President to sign the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Fire Protection District No. 6, and the Deville Volunteer Fire Association beginning March 18, 2013, for a ten (10) year period, with the option to renew for ten (10) year term, pending Legal Counsel approval . On vote the motion carried. Mr. Theodore Fountaine voted nay.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31 p.m.