Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted August 9, 2013

REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 12, 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 the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 8, 2013 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (FINANCE 8/5)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE AT THE NEXT MEETING

Buckeye Recreation District, term of Mr. Mark Warren, expires September 13, 2013. Five (5) year term. Mosquito Abatement District No. 1, term of Ms. Vonda Clark, expires September 9, 2013. Three (3) year term. Mosquito Abatement District No. 1, term of Mr. Mark Manuel, expires September 9, 2013. Three (3) year term. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

4. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot One (1) of Square Two (2) of the Sunset Addition , bearing the municipal address of consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 8/5)
5. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Nineteen (19) of Square Two (2) of Rapides Development Subdivision bearing the municipal address of 5128 Leo S treet, Alexandria , to Mr. Bobby Thomas for the consideration of $2,666.67 cash. (Finance 8/5)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on 0.50 Acres in SE4 of NW4, Section 25, T2NR3W bearing no municipal address , to Cathie Burrus for the consideration of $1,533.33 cash. (Finance 8/5)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Two (2) of Block Three (3) of the Parkview Subd ivision bearing the municipal consideration of $1,000.00 cash. (Finance 7/5)
8. Motion to amend a certain motion of June 10, 2013 to authorize a change order to the Coughlin Project, to upgrade the water line from a six (6) inch line to an eight (8) inch line, at the request of Waterworks District #3, not to exceed $15,000.00. (Dollar amount was $10,000.00) (Finance 7/5)

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9 Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish District Attorney Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment. All Items are scrapped and no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 6564 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 6565 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 6787 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 6790 Parallel Printer To Be Auctioned 6792 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 6973 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 7224 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 7393 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 7396 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7397 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7448 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7449 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7451 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7452 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7453 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7871 Fax Machine To Be Auctioned 7873 Computer To Be Auctioned 7958 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7960 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7961 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 9686 Fax Machine To Be Auctioned (Finance 7/5)

10. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 2316 for the purchase of a 2013 Ford F -350 under the City of Alexandria Vehicle Contract No. 1900 to upgrade the service body with a lightbar/siren, skid unit and reflective stripping for an increased amount of $ 7,148.25 as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid with Fire District No .3 funds as budgeted. (Finance 7/5)
11. Motion to approve Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 8/5)
12. Motion to request Finance Department to research a credit card machine at the Cotile Lake Recreation Park with the option of a non-refundable one night deposit if no show. (Public Works 8/5)

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13. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Sec 19½ -2 (Cotile Lake and Recreation Area -Fees) and ratify authorization to be effective August 1, 2013, as follows:

• (1) Reduction of $5.00 on the Golden Age Card holders and Senior Citizens (55) and older and Military Personnel with proof of serving on daily rates.
• (2) Change the monthly rates for non -sewerage lots year round to $450.00.
• (3) Change the monthly rates for lots with sewer age to $500.00 year round.
• (4) Authorize taking reservations 90 days in advance with deposit of one night stays. (Public Works 8/5)

14. Motion to exercise the option to extend Contract Proposal No. 2244 Contract Hauling Pit Run (Annual Contract ) with LHB Trucking, LLC for an additional twelve month period at the same terms and prices as originally bid, with the contract period beginning September 1, 2013 and ending August 31, 2014, to be paid from Road & Bridge and various road maintenance funds. (Public Works 8/5)
15. Recognize Mr. Steve Shidly, Biologist with the U.S. Forestry Service. (Mr. Vanderlick)
16. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Article IV, Section 6 ½ -20 (Duck Blinds) under the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances to increase permit fees and charge five -hundred dollars ($500) per permit each year, non -refundable for duck blinds on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish. (Public Works 8/5)
17. Motion to add one (1) additional duck blind to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish. (Public Works 8/5) REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013
18. Motion to add two (2) additional duck blinds to Kincaid Lake Reservoir to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish. (Public Works 8/5)
19. Motion to add one (1) additional duck blind to Indian Creek Reservoir. (Public Works 8/5)
20. Motion to authorize a fifty percent (50%) discount on duck blind permit fees for Deputy James P. Marien for the policing of duck blind rules on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake and Indian Creek. (Public Works 8/5)
21. Motion to cease all duck hunting during the season at 2:00 p.m. on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek, and Kincaid Lake. (Public Works 8/5)
22. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Article IV, Section 6 ½ -20 (Duck Blinds) under the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances e ach blind shall be physically located at least one hundred fifty (150) yards from any uninhabited shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir. (Public Works 8/5)
23. Motion to dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake and $25.00 of each permit fee go to the Rapide s Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. (Public Works 8/5)

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24. Motion to implement the forfeiture of the $500.00 and permit f or duck blinds not utilized by permit holder s during the permitted season. (Public Works 8/5)
25. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to submit a Permit Request Form for a Gateway Sign to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to place a gateway sign for the Deville Community at the intersection of LA Hwy 1207 and LA Hwy 115 to be paid for by private funds and authorize the President to sign a letter of concurrence for the sign placement as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 8/5)
26. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate a contract to replace 400 feet of 24 inch concrete pipe between Lots 18 and 19 Timber Trails Subdivision at an estimated cost of $33,000 to be paid from Ward 10A Maintenance Funds and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 8/5)
27. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Section 18 -11 (Operation of vehicles with dual axles) to include Hickory Hill Road, Ward 10, District A. (Public Works 8/5)
28. Motion to ratify authorization for President to sign the contract between the U. S. Dept. of Labor and the Rapides Parish Police Jury (RPPJ) for the Youthbuild Grant, SGA -DFA-PY-12-02 CFDA 17.274, in the amoun t of $651,845 over three (3) years and four (4) months. The contract will run from July 15, 2013 until November 14, 2016. This motion will authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Workforce 8/5)
29. Motion to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

two full time temporary personnel, one (1) Program Manager and one (1) Case Manager, to administer the U. S. Dept. of Labor’s Youthbuild grant SGA -DFA-PY-12-02 CFDA 17.274, effective August 2013 through October 30, 2016. Funding f or salaries will come through the Youthbuild grant. (Workforce 8/5)

30. Motion to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire a full time permanent Accountant Administrator to be paid out of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget if necessary. (Workforce 8/5)
31. Motion to allow Civil Service to review for reallocation the LaJet Case Manager/Workforce Professional position to be paid out of LaJet funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget if necessary. (Workforce 8/5)
32. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an annual lease agreement with the Shreveport Job Corp (aka Minact, Inc.) for 211 square fe et of office space in the Rapides Business and Career Solutions Center at a rate of $18.8945 per square foot ($332.23 per month) with proceeds appropriated to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and authorize the President to sign the leas e and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Workforce 8/5)
33. Motion to ratify approval of Change Order #1 with Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Red River Levee Recertification, Gravity Sewer Plugging and Sealing Abandoned Outfall (Rapides D/RLocation No. 3) Gustav/Ike CDBG Project 40PARA3304 for a decrease of $36,000.00 to revise the contract amount to the actual bid amount and add ten days to the completion calendar, as recommended by Pan American, Project Engineer and authorize the President to sign. (Workforce 8/5)
34. Motion to approve a budget revision to the LAJET contract to REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

move $887.00 from the line item “Software Maintenance & Support” under the Facilities Cost Category to the line item “Classroom Supplies” under the Non -Personal Services Cost Category and authorize the President to approve and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Workforce 8/5)

35. Motion to adopt a resolution canceling an election called by a resolution adopted on June 10, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (RENAISSANCE) (Workforce 8/5)
36. Motion to acknowledge the reap pointment of Mr. Michael T. Johnson to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, representing Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, for a four (4) year term. Term expired August 4, 2013. (Workforce 8/5)
37. Motion to authorize the President to sign Nomination Approval for Tim Dousay, to serve on the Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board LWIA #61 replacing Melissa Clark who represented Perforex Forest Services. Mr. Dousay will be representing the private sector. (Workforce 8/5)
38. Motion to authorize President to reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Investment Board and the Rapides Youth Council for additional terms and to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointm ents for the following members whose existing term dates have expired or will soon expire.

Members New Term Dates Susan Tudor (private) 8-1-2013 thru 8-1-2015 Gena Gore (public) 9-1-2013 thru 9-1-2015

Youth Council Member Armond Duncan 9-1-2013 thru 9-1-2015

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39. Motion to acknowledge the nomination of the reappointment of Mr. Blaise Hill, nominated by Alexandria Bar Association, to the AICUZ Appeal Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire August 13, 2013. (Workforce 8/5)
40. Motion to authorize President to sign Nomination Approval for Lisa Harris, to serve on the Rapides Parish Youth Council replacing Cy’Nita Nash who represented Job Corps. Ms. Harris will be representing the YMCA of Central LA. (Workforce 8/5)
41. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Melford Jones to the Lecompte Recreation District, for a five (5) year term. Term expired August 9, 2013. (Workforce 8/5)
42. Motion to accept the nomination of Dr. Jerry Sanson to the Fire District #2 Civil Service Board, nominee of Louisiana College, for a three (3) year term. Term expired July 29, 2013. (Workforce 8/5)
43. Motion to award engineering design services for FY 2014/2015 LCDBG Airbase Road Phase I to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, as recommended by the LCDBG Engineer Selection Committee, contingent upon approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. (Grants 8/5)
44. Motion to award engineering design services for FY 2014/2015 LCDBG Wardville Sewer Improvements to Pan American Engineers, as recommended by the LCDBG Engineer Selection Committee, contingent upon approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. (Grants 8/5)
45. Motion to authorize an Act of Transfer of the Henry Street Sewerage System Project, LCDBG #708101, FY2011, to Sewer District #1, as recommended by the Consultant Administrator, and REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

authorize the President to sign same. (Grants 8/5)

46. Motion for the President to sign and submit a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2013 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) for mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties (SRL) in Rapides Parish in order to reduce or eliminate cl aims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The FMA Program allows up to 100-percent Federal cost share for SRL properties. (Grants 8/5)
47. Motion to waive receipt of the FAA grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2010, for the Esler Field Airport, in the amount of $134,610 as specified under 47114(c)(1), (In accordance with Section 47117(c)(2) of Title 49 U.S.C.) and authorize the President to sign same. (Grants 8/5)
48. Motion to appoint Mr. Michael Fairbanks to the Rapides Parish Library Board for a five (5) year term, to fill the expiring term of Ms. Diane Lawton. Term expires September 1, 2013. (Courthouse 8/5)
49. Motion to acknowledge the election of Ms. Marla West, employee elected, to the Civil Service Board for a five year term, term will expire on August 17, 2013. (Courthouse 8/5)
50. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the State Mineral Board of the State of Louisiana to advertise and receive sealed bids in a future State Lease Sale and authorize President to sign same. (Parochial 8/5)
51. Motion to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Scott Linzay to the England Economic & Industrial Development District for a five (5 ) year term. Term will expire September 10, 2013. (Parochial 8/5)

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52. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Paul Fuselier from the Buckeye Recreation District, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Shane Brodnax to fill the expiring term and to reappoint for the next five (5) year term. Term to expire November 10, 2013. (Parochial 8/5)
53. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Mark Dryden from the Buckeye Recreation District, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Brent Tyson to fill the vacant five (5) year term. Term will expire April 12, 2015. (Parochial 8/5)
54. Motion to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville for the Highway Department to provide forty (40) hours of digging to allow for culvert repairs/replacement and pot hole repair, within the Town of Cheneyville, to be paid out of Road District 3A funds. (Municipal 8/5)
55. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for June, 2013:

Response Zone Number of Required Compliance Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 476 80% 89.29% Pineville - 8 minute 173 80% 86.71% Rapides - 12 minute 214 80% 88.32% Rapides - 20 minute 144 80% 84.72% (Insurance 8/5)

56. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Article II, Section 4½ -11 (Ambulance Services) under the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances t o amend the fine amount from five thousand ($5,000.00) to five hundred ($500.00) and to delete the impoundment of vehicles as a penalty. (Insurance 8/5)

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57. Motion to become a member of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI), in res ponse to drastic flood insurance premium hikes as a result of a confluence of the Biggert -Waters Act of 2012, inaccurate and incomplete FEMA flood maps, and questionable actuarial calculations and to adopt a resolution to send to the Louisiana Legislative Delegates and FEMA. (Insurance 8/5)

(2/3RD VOTE TO ADD TO AGENDA AFTER COMMITTEE MEETING)

58. Motion to open a public hearing on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 8 -1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (Owner sent certified letter July 2, 2013)

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Ms. Susie Mae Ford Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at c/o Murphy Ford 207 Harlem St., Part of Lots 4, 5 & Square 6, Wardville (Papers served) (Mr. Fountaine)

59. Motion to purchase one point twenty -two (1.22) acres of commercial land and property/properties; located at 2550 Hwy 121, Sieper, Louisiana; adjacent to Rapides Parish Fire District #5, Station # 2; formerly known as Sieper Junction Café; from Howard W. Wells at an amount of $75,000 (appraised at $78,000 by David M. Brewer & Associates LLC) for the purpose of expanding the existing fire station; contingent upon legal counsel approval; as recommended by Oak Hill Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors; and to be paid from Fire District No. 5 Funds. (Mr. Billings)
60. Motion to award the construction contract for Rapides Fire District #6 Fire Truck Storage Building (Bid # 2283) to the low bidder Active Steel Construction for the base bid amount of $188,446.00, REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

as recommended by Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and Mr. Steve Fontenot, PE with Smith, Fontenot & Phillips, LLC, Project Engineer. (Mr. Smith)

61. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 -Final to the Bayou Boeuf Diversion Canal Improvements with Progressive Construction Company, LLC, for a decreased amount of $862.94, final contract price will be $396,48 7.06, as recommended by the Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and the Treasurer, and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Overton)
62. Motion to advertise for bids for the Rapides Parish Gustav/Ike CDBG Disaster Recovery Program, to construct levee recertification improvements to segments of the existing Aloha - Riglolette Levee North Bank ( LA State Project No . 40 PARA3302), within the 19 th Levee District and the Lower Red River Levee South Bank (LA State Project No. 40 PAR3303), within the Red River Atchafalaya and Bayou Boeuf Levee District, in accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law. (Mr. Overton)
63. Motion to direct Legal Counsel to investigate allegations that Med Express is violating the provisions of the exclusive ambulance franchise ordinance and to take legal action to stop activity in violation of the ordinance including but not limited to seeking injunctive relief and any other available remedies. (Mr. Bishop)
64. Motion to terminate for cause the contract dated November 15, 2012 entered into between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for the project Rapides Parish Coliseum Additions and Renovations, effective immediately and to direct Legal Counsel to evaluate any legal recourse the Jury may have against Barron, Heinberg & Brocato. (Mr. Bishop) REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013
65. Motion to enter into a professional services contract with Alliance Design Group for the project Rapides Parish Coliseum Additio ns and Renovations and authorize the President to sign the contract subject to approval of Legal Counsel. (Mr. Bishop)
66. Motion to advertise for bids on August 16, 2013, for the construction of the Martin Luther King Junior Library Branch as recommended by the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control. (Mr. Fountaine)
67. Motion to authorize the request of the Ruby/Kolin Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to pay the $500.00 a month supplemental pay for incoming new Fire fighter/Operators that meet the requirements of being Certified Firefighter I out of Rapides Parish Fire Dist rict #7 tax funds for no more than 1 year , effective August 1, 2013. (Mr. Bishop)

(UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADD TO AGENDA AFTER POSTED)

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, August 12, 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, Scott Perry, Jr., Craig Smith and Sean McGlothlin.

Members absent: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Ms. Angie Branton , Office of Emergency Preparedness; Ms. Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Ollie Overton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Richard Vanderlick.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. 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 Comm ent on any Agenda Item, to which there was no response.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 8, 2013 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, 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.

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APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE AT THE NEXT MEETING

Buckeye Recreation District, term of Mr. Mark Warren, expires September 13, 2013. Five (5) year term. Mosquito Abatement District No. 1, term of Ms. Vonda Clark, expires September 9, 2013. Three (3) year term. Mosquito Abatement District No. 1, term of Mr. Mark Manuel, expires September 9, 2013. Three (3) year term.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, sec onded by Mr. R ichard Vanderlick, to adopt an O rdinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot One (1) of Square Two

• (2) of the Sunset Addition , bearing the municipal address of 630 Wheelock Street, Alexandria, to Mr. Angelo D eAngelo for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO

SELL

That certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and al righ ts, ways and privileges thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as:

Lot one (1) of Square Two (2) of the Sunset Addition to the City of Alexandria as per plat of said subdivision recorded in Conveyance Book Y, Page 432, public records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $1,333.33 CASH

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

That certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and al rights, ways and privil eges thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as:

Lot one (1) of Square Two (2) of the Sunset Addition to the City of Alexandria as per plat of said subdivi sion recorded in Conveyance Book REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Y, Page 432, public records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cit ies 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 consideration of $1,333.33 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statut ory 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 ANGELO D’ANGELO, for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all improvements located thereon and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and more particularly described as follows:

Lot one (1) of Square Two (2) of the Sunset Addition to the City of Alexandria as per plat of said subdivision recorded in Conveyance Book Y, Page 432, public records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana , should be re -entered into the stream o f 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 o ther 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the re quired 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 bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the pa rty 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 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affe ct the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the r equest of the acquiring person.

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty -day or sixmonth periods, as a pplicable, 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 t he 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 Pres ident, 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 other costs incurred by the pur chaser 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 purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
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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.

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 notice, and the dates of publication.

• (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, an d of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013
• (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 af fidavit 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 damages 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 12th day of August, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Nineteen (19) of Square Two (2) of Rapides Development Subdivision bearing the municipal consideration of $2,666.67 cash:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, way and privileges thereunto appertaining, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot 19 of Square 2 of Rapides Development Subdivision, said lot Drive by Lot 20 of Square 2 of said Subdivision, and on the opposite side by Lot 18 of Square 2 of said Subdivision, and having a rear width of 52 feet, all as is more fully shown by Pla t of Survey of said Subdivision, annexed to Act of Dedication from Rapides Development Corporation to Rapides Parish Police Jury duly recorded as instrument REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

No. 362754 in Conveyance Book 428, page 641, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, which plat is ma de a part of the transfer recorded at COB 463 folio 445.

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $2,666.67 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 tract of land, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, way and privileges thereunto appertaining, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot 19 of Square 2 of Rapides Development Subdivision, said lot Drive by Lot 20 of Square 2 of said Subdivision, and on the opposite side by Lot 18 of Square 2 of said Subdivision, and having a rear width of 52 feet, all as is more fully shown by Plat of Survey of said Subdivision, annexed to Act of Dedication from Rapi des Development Corporation to Rapides Parish Police Jury duly recorded as instrument No. 362754 in Conveyance Book 428, page 641, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, which plat is made a part of the transfer recorded at COB 463 folio 445.

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 BOBBY THOMAS, to purchase said property for the consideration of $2,666.67 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 Jur y is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above -mentioned property to BOBBY THOMAS, for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain piece, parce l or tract of land, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, way and privileges thereunto appertaining, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot 19 of Squar e 2 of Rapides Development Subdivision, said lot Drive by Lot 20 of Square 2 of said Subdivision, and on the opposite side by Lot 18 of Square 2 of said Subdivision, and having a rear wid th of 52 feet, all as is more fully shown by Plat of Survey of said Subdivision, annexed to Act of Dedication from Rapides Development Corporation to Rapides Parish Police Jury duly recorded as instrument No. 362754 in Conveyance Book 428, page 641, record s of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, which plat is made a part of the transfer recorded at COB 463 folio 445.

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 requi red 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 mai ntained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

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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 fr om 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 r equest of the acquiring person.

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty -day or sixmonth 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

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 man dates 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 other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shal l 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 poli tical 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 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 certif ied 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 do nation 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 b e 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 of the interest t o 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 subdivision s 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 prov ided 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 ot her 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, privi leges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
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by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains m aterially 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 res ulting 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 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on 0.50 Acres in SE4 of NW4, Section 25, T2NR3W bearing no municipal address , to Cathie Burrus for the consideration o f $1,533.33 cash. On vote the motion carried.

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

A certain lot of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, and privileges thereto belonging, being, lyi ng and situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, T2N, R3W, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the SE corner of St. Mark Colored School property, run E 208.7 feet; the nce run N 104.3 and one -half feet; thence run W 208.7 feet; thence run S 104.3 and ½ feet being the identical property purchased by Booker James Holbert from Clasie Johnson by deed dated June 11, 1968, filed and recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: Not Applicable.

Married to and living in Community with Jack Taylor FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $1,533.33 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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improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, and privileges thereto belonging, being, lying and situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, T2N, R3W, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the SE corner of St. Mark Colored School property, run E 208.7 feet; thence run N 104.3 and one -half feet; thence run W 208.7 feet; thence run S 104.3 and ½ feet being the identical property purchased by Booker James Holbert from Clasie Johnson by deed dated June 11, 1968, filed and recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: Not Applicable

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 CATHIE BURRUS, married to and living in community with Jack Taylor, to purchase said property for the consideration of $1,533.33 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 CATHIE BURRUS, married to and living in community with Jack Taylor, for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain lot of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, and privileges thereto belonging, being, lying and situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, T2N, R3W, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the SE corner of St. Mark Colored School property, run E 208.7 feet; thence run N 104.3 and one -half feet; thence run W 208.7 feet; thence run S 10 4.3 and ½ feet being the identical property purchased by Booker James Holbert from Clasie Johnson by deed dated June 11, 1968, filed and recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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Municipal Address of the Property: Not Applicable.

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

Section 2. The ac quiring 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 pr operty, 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 bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or ot herwise 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).

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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 y ears 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 th e 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 rel ease the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty -day or sixmonth periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, ma y 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.

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.

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Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction res ulting 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 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.

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 perso n, 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 ea ch 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 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.
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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 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 con veyances, 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 t hat 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 conse quence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Two (2) of Block Three (3) of the Parkview Alexandria, Doris Glasper for the consideration of $1,000.00 cash:

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ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot Two (2) of Block Three (3) of the Parkview Subdivision, fronting 36.08 feet on Harris Street, all as is more particularly shown on official plat of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2, pages 125 -126 and being the identical property acquired by Es telle Grayer on June 20, 1947, Conveyance Book 343, page 581, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

TO DORIS GLASPER,

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $1,000.00 CASH

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

A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot Two (2) of Block Three (3) of the Parkview Subdivision, fronting 36.08 feet on Harris Street, all as is more particularly shown on official plat of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2, pages 125 -126 and being the ident ical property acquired by Estelle Grayer on June 20, 1947, Conveyance Book 343, page 581, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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

WHEREAS, a request has been received from DORIS GLASPER to purchase said property for the consideration 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 opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above -mentioned property to DO RIS GLASPER, 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, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot Two (2) of Block Three (3) of the Parkview Subdivision, fronting 36.08 feet on Harris Street, all as is more particularly shown on official plat of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2, pages 125 -126 and being the identical property acquired by Est elle Grayer on June 20, 1947, Conveyance Book 343, page 581, 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 his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who m ay 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 pur chaser 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the lat er 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 t he 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 sixmonth 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

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.

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 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 s hall 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 p rice, 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 exclu sions 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 not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

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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 notice, and the dates of publication.

• (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 t he 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 encum brances 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, mo rtgages 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 mortgage s, 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

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 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to amend a certain motion of June 10, 2013 to authorize a change order to the Coughlin Project, to upgrade the water line from a six (6) inch line to an eight (8) inch line, at the request of Waterworks District #3, not to exceed $15,000.00 (Dollar amount was $10,000.00) . On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to delete from the Rapides Parish District Attorney Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment. All I tems are scrapped and no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 6564 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 6565 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 6787 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 6790 Parallel Printer To Be Auctioned 6792 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 6973 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 7224 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 7393 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 7396 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7397 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7448 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7449 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7451 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7452 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7453 Computer/Monitor Combo To Be Auctioned 7871 Fax Machine To Be Auctioned 7873 Computer To Be Auctioned 7958 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7960 Computer System To Be Auctioned 7961 Laser Printer To Be Auctioned 9686 Fax Machine To Be Auctioned On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 2316 for the purchase of a 2013 Ford F -350 under the City of Alexandria Vehicle Contract No. 1900 to upgrade the service body with a light bar/siren, skid unit and reflective stripping for an increased amount of $7,148.25 as REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid with Fire District No.3 funds as budgeted. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. R ichard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to approve Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to request Finance Department to research a credit c ard machine at the Cotile Lake Recreation Park with the option of a non - refundable one night deposit if no show. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt an Ordinance to amend Sec 19½ -2 (Cotile Lake and Recreation Area-Fees) and ratify authorization to be effective August 1, 2013, as follows:

ORDINANCE

Sec. 19½-2. Cotile Lake and Recreation Area—Fees.

• (a) The following fees for the admission to and use of the recreation facilities of the Cotile Lake and Recreation Area are hereby adopted:
• (1) Regular admission (gate fee): Maximum of four (4) persons, per day .....$3.00 Per head over four (4) persons, per day ....$.50 Per head, without a vehicle, per day (such as walking, riding a bicycle or riding a skateboard) .....$1.00 Citizens sixty (60) years of age or over may enter for the purpose of fishing within the recreation area without charge from Monday through Thursday. However, anyone accompanying the senior citizen will be subject to the regular gate fee.
• (2) Boat launching: Per day .....$3.00 Citizens over sixty-five (65) years of age may launch boats without charge from Monday through Thursday.
• (3) Lodge rental fees per day: #3 pavilion (Ross Shenk) .....$150.00 Screened-in pavilions .....$75.00 Unscreened pavilions .....$50.00 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Lodge rental user must pay at least half of the full amount of rent in advance, which is a nonrefundable reservation fee unless the user gives at least a thirty-day written cancellation notice prior to the activity. The full amount of the nonrefundable rent must be paid at least thirty (30) days prior to the event. All holiday rentals on the Ross Shenk Pavilion are a two-day minimum rental. All rentals are on a firstcome, first-served basis.

• (4) Camping fees: …………>A five dollars $5.00 reduction on the Golden Age Card holders and Senior Citizens fifty-five (55) and older and Military Personnel with proof of serving. Without electricity, per day .....$9.00 With electricity, per day .....$20.00 With electricity and sewer, per day .....$25.00 With electricity and fees charged through a credit card, per day .....$14.00 Camping clubs (minimum ten (10) camper units), per unit .....$11.00 Only one (1) camper unit is permitted to occupy one (1) campsite. Campers having more than one (1) camp unit required to rent and occupy a separate site for each unit. "Camper unit" is defined as one (1) of the following combinations:
• a. Two (2) passenger vehicles and one (1) tent.
• b. Two (2) passenger vehicles and one (1) camping trailer.
• c. One (1) passenger vehicle and one (1) motorhome.
• d. One (1) tent.
• e. One (1) mini home. This definition of camping rigs is the maximum combination that will be allowed to occupy one
• (1) campsite. Families having less equipment than the maximum rig will still be allowed to rent and occupy campsites. Campers having an additional passenger car, over and above the camping rig combinations described, will be charged an additional entrance fee.
• (5) Extended stay camping fee (by the month): ………………a. reservations are to be ninety (90) days in advance with deposit of one night stay. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

………………b. Year around, campers wanting to stay thirty

• (30) consecutive days will pay four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) per month for sites without sewer connections, in advance, with no refunds and five hundred dollars $500.00 per month for sites with sewer connections.
• (6) [Hours of operation.] The designated recreation area as per plat attached will be open twenty-four (24) hours a day. Bathhouse will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Beaches and beach areas will be open only from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

………....…….(b) The above fees shall be effective on August 1, 2013.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to exercise the option to extend Contract Proposal No. 2244 Contract Hauling Pit Run (Annual Contract) with LHB Trucking, LLC for an additional twelve month period at the same terms and prices as originally bid, with the contract period beginning September 1, 2013 and ending August 31, 2014, to be paid from Road & Bridge and various road maintenance funds. On vote the motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Mr. Steve Shidly, Biologist with the U.S. Forestry Service. Mr. Shidly spoke briefly about the Eagle’s Nest on Kincaid Lake Reservoir and the location of the duck blinds. Mr. Joe Bishop suggested Mr. Shidly get with Mr. James Marien, Rapides Parish Sheriff Officer, and determine the best place to locate these blinds.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20 – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION.

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……………. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT

CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20(a) – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir. ……………………….a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20(b) – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. ORDINANCE Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. ……………………….b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ric hard Vanderlick, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted: ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT

CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20(c) – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. ……………………….c. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.

THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. Mr. Sean McGlothlin voted nay.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20(d) – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• c. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. ……………………….d. There shall be a fifty percent (50%) discount on duck blind permit fees for Deputy James P. Marien for the policing of duck blind rules on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted: ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT

CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20(e) – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• c. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• d. There shall be a fifty percent (50%) discount on duck blind permit fees for Deputy James P. Marien for the policing of duck blind rules on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir. ……………………….e. All duck hunting should cease at 2:00 p.m. on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir during season. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted:

ORDINANCE

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT

CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20 – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• c. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• d. There shall be a fifty percent (50%) discount on duck blind permit fees for Deputy James P. Marien for the policing of duck blind rules on REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir.

• e. All duck hunting should cease at 2:00 p.m. on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir during season. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following Ordinance was presented and adopted ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 6

½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20 – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION. Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013
• b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• c. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• d. There shall be a fifty percent (50%) discount on duck blind permit fees for Deputy James P. Marien for the policing of duck blind rules on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir.
• e. All duck hunting should cease at 2:00 p.m. on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir during season. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holders during the permitted season. On vote the motion carried. ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 6

½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION; ARTICLE IV – DUCK BLINDS; SECTION 20 – SAME APPLICATION, CONTENTS; BOND OR DEPOSIT; LABELING; LOCATION:

Any person desiring to build a duck blind on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir, or property under the jurisdiction of the Police Jury at Indian Creek Reservoir shall first make application to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, through its agent at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, in which application the applicant shall state his name and address, where the blind is to be built, where the blind is to be located, and the applicant shall post a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond or deposit each year, of which shall be non-refundable. Dedicate funds generated from duck blind permit fees be used for the improvement of the waterways on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir and twenty-five ($25.00) of each permit fee go to the Rapides Area REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Planning Commission for their additional responsibilities. To implement the forfeiture of the five hundred dollars ($500.00) and permit for duck blinds not utilized by permit holder during the permitted season. Each blind shall be labeled inside with the name and address of the owner. Each blind shall be physically located at least one hundred and fifty (150) yards from any shoreline or boat row and at least three hundred (300) yards from a residence or another blind on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir.

• a. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Cotile Lake and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• b. There shall be two (2) additional duck blinds added to Kincaid Lake Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• c. There shall be one (1) additional duck blind added to Indian Creek Reservoir and to limit the permits to Citizens of Rapides Parish first.
• d. There shall be a fifty percent (50%) discount on duck blind permit fees for Deputy James P. Marien for the policing of duck blind rules on Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir.
• e. All duck hunting should cease at 2:00 p.m. on Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and Kincaid Lake Reservoir during season. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to authorize the Public Works Director to submit a Permit Request Form for a Gateway Sign to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to place a gateway sign for the Devill e Community at the funds and authorize the President to sign a letter of concurrence for the sign placement as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate a contract to replace REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

400 feet of 24 inch concrete pipe between Lots 18 and 19 Timber Trails Subdivision at an estimated cost of $33,000 to be pai d from Ward 10A Maintenance Funds and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following O rdinance to amend Section 18 -11 (Operation of vehicles with dual axles) to include Hickory Hill Road, Ward 10, District A, was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

Sec. 18-11. Operation of vehicles with dual rear axles restricted; penalty.

• (a) It is hereby declared illegal to operate motor vehicles that have dual rear axles in subdivisions located in Ward 9, District B; that portion of Wards 9 and 10 located in District C; approved subdivisions in Ward 11; on Dupree Street in its entirety, Ward 9, District B, Lower Donahue Ferry Road, Raymond Price Road, Monroe Woodson Road, Richard Sasser Road, Monroe Wilson Road, Ward 11, District C, Morace Road, Ward 11, Leavines Road, Ward 5, and …………Hickory Hill Road, Ward 10, District A without having obtained a written permit from the Rapides Parish engineer or a person designated by the Rapides Parish engineer. The permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed fifteen
• (15) days from the date of issuance. The permit may be issued when the use of the motor vehicle is providing a service to the residents of the subdivision, the development of the subdivision of the adjacent landowners and when in the opinion of the engineer the operation of the motor vehicle will not damage the subdivision streets. "Subdivisions" are defined as those subdivisions that have been approved by the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Rapides Area Planning Commission.
• (b) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation or be imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days per violation or both per violation.
• (c) Termination of permit. When in the opinion of the parish engineer or his designee that the road is being damaged as a result of the operation of the dual rear axle vehicle, he can revoke the permit REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to ratify authorization for President to sign the contract between the U. S. Dept. of Labor and the Rapides Parish Police Jury (RPPJ) for the Youthbuild Grant, SGA-DFA-PY-12-02 CFDA 17.274, in the amount of $651,845 over three (3) years and four (4) months. The contract will run from July 15, 2013 until November 14, 2016. This motion will authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire two full time temporary personnel, one (1) Program Manager and one (1) Case Manager, to administer the U. S. Dept. of Labor’s Youthbuild grant SGA-DFA-PY-12-02 CFDA 17 .274, effective August 2013 through October 30, 2016. Funding for salaries will come through the Youthbuild grant. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire a full time permanent Accountant Administrator to be paid out of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget if necessary.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to allow Civ il Service to review for reallocation the LaJet Case Manager/Workforce Professional position to be paid out of LaJet funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget if necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seco nded by Mr. Richard Billings, to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an annual lease agreement with the Shreveport Job Corp (aka Minact, Inc.) for 211 square feet of office space in the Rapides Business and Career Solutions Center at a r ate of $18.8945 per square foot ($332.23 per month) with proceeds appropriated to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and authorize the President to sign the lease and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

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to ratify approval of Change Order #1 with Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Red River Levee Recertification, Gravity Sewer Plugging and Sealing Abandoned Outfall (Rapides D/R -Location No. 3) Gus tav/Ike CDBG Project 40PARA3304 for a decrease of $36,000.00 to revise the contract amount to the actual bid amount and add ten days to the completion calendar, as recommended by Pan American, Project Engineer and authorize the President to sign. On vote the motion carried

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to approve a budget revision to the LAJET contract to move $887.00 from the line item “Software Maintenance & Support” under the Facilities Cost Category to the line item “Cla ssroom Supplies” under the Non - Personal Services Cost Category and authorize the President to approve and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION

A resolution canceling an election called by a resolution adopted on June 10, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS this Police J ury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, adopted a resolution on June 10, 2013 ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”) on October 19, 2013 to authorize the continuation of a special tax (the “Election Resolution”); and

WHEREAS it is the desire of the governing authority to cancel the election to be held in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana on said date.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish o f Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that:

SECTION 1. The election to be held in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana on October 19, 2013 for the purpose set forth above is hereby canceled.

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SECTION 2. The Election Resolution is hereby rescinded.

SECTION 3. The Police Jury is hereby authorized and empowered to (i) furnish a copy of this resolution to all election officials and of ficers charged with conducting the October 19, 2013 election, and (ii) notify said election officials and officers that said election has been canceled.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Joe Bishop, B ubba Moreau, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Ollie Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Scott Perry NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr. And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12th day of August, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Ol lie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to acknowledge the reappointment of Mr. Michael T. Johnson to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, representing Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, for a four (4) year t erm. Term will expire August 4, 201 7. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the President to sign Nomination Approval for Tim Dousay, to serve on the Rapides Parish Workforce Inve stment Board LWIA #61 replacing Melissa Clark who represented Perforex Forest Services. Mr. Dousay will be representing the private sector. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to authori ze President to reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Investment Board and the Rapides Youth Council for additional terms and to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments for the following members whose existing term dates have expired or will soon expire.

Members New Term Dates Susan Tudor (private) 8-1-2013 thru 8-1-2015 Gena Gore (public) 9-1-2013 thru 9-1-2015

Youth Council Member Armond Duncan 9-1-2013 thru 9-1-2015 On vote the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to acknowledge the nomination of the reappointment of Mr. Blaise Hill, nominated by Alexandria Bar Association, to the AICUZ Appeal Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire August 13 , 2016. On vote the motion carried

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize President to sign Nomination Approval for Lisa Harris, to serve on the Rapides Parish Youth Council replacing Cy’ Nita Nash who represented Job Corps. Ms. Harris will be representing the YMCA of Central LA. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Melf ord Jones to the Lecompte Recreation District, for a five (5) year term. Term will expire August 9, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to accept the nomination of Dr. Jerry Sanson to the Fire Dis trict #2 Civil Service Board, nominee of Louisiana College, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire July 29, 2016. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to award engineering design services for FY 2014/2015 LCDBG Airbase Road Phase I to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, as recommended by the LCDBG Engineer Selection Committee, contingent upon approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to award engineering design services for FY 2014/2015 LCDBG Wardville Sewer Improvements to Pan American Engineers, as recommended by the LCDBG Engineer Selection Committee, contingent upon approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to authorize an Act of Transfer of the Henry Street Sewerage System Project, LCDBG #708101, FY2011, to Sewer District #1, as recommended by the Consultant Administrator, and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, for the President to sign and submit a grant application for the Fiscal REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Year 2013 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) for mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties (SRL) in Rapides Parish in order to reduce or eliminate claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The FMA Program allows up to 100-percent Federal cost share for SRL properties. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Ove rton, to waive receipt of the FAA grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2010, for the Esler Field Airport, in the amount of $134,610 as specified under 47114(c)(1), (In accordance with Section 47117(c)(2) of Title 49 U.S.C.) and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to appoint Mr. Michael Fairbanks to the Rapides Parish Library Board for a five (5) year term, to fill the expiring term of Ms. Diane Lawton. Term will expire September 1, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to acknowledge the election of Ms. Marla West, employee elected, to the Civil Service Board for a five year term, term will expire on August 17, 2018. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Scott Linzay to the England Economic & Industrial Development District for a f our (4) year term. Term will expire September 10, 201 7. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept the resignation of Mr. Paul Fuselier from the Buckeye Recreation District, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Shane Brodnax to fill the expiring term and to reappoint for the next five (5) year term. Term will expire November 10, 20 18. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to accept the resignation of Mr. Mark Dryden from the Buckeye Recreation District, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Brent Tyson to fill the unexpired five (5) year term. Term will expire April 12, 2015. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville for the Highway Department to provide forty (40) hours of digging to allow for culvert repairs/replacement and pot hole repair, REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

within the Town of Cheneyville, to be paid out of Road District 3A funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for June, 2013: Response Zone Number of Required Compliance Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 476 80% 89.29% Pineville - 8 minute 173 80% 86.71% Rapides - 12 minute 214 80% 88.32% Rapides - 20 minute 144 80% 84.72% On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following Ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

Sec. 4½-11. Designation and contract for sole provider of ambulance services.

• (a) The Police Jury shall, on their behalf and the behalf of the City of Alexandria, the City of Ball and the City of Pineville, every five (5) years, select and contract with an ambulance service to be the sole provider of ambulance services (both emergency and nonemergency) for the parish, the City of Alexandria, the City of Ball and the City of Pineville, for a period of five (5) years, with two (2) additional two-year renewal options available at the discretion of the Police Jury.
• (b) The provider designated by the Police Jury shall, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:
• (1) Shall employ a full-time physician to serve as medical director of the ambulance service, who shall be responsible for all quality of care issues, and shall provide quarterly reports to the emergency medical services advisory council appointed by the Police Jury regarding response times, complaints and any other quality of care issues. "Full time," for purposes of this paragraph, shall mean that the physician shall have no other employment outside of his employment with the ambulance service, which shall be a minimum of forty
• (40) hours per week.
• (2) Location of a full-time, 24-hour helicopter in Rapides Parish, specifically configured to render advanced life support care, and access to a backup or spare full-time, REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

24-hour helicopter specially configured to render advanced life support care, and stationed not more that seventy-five (75) air miles from Rapides Parish in the event that the primary helicopter designated for service is inoperable. This helicopter shall be used, when medically necessary, for 911 and emergency responses. The helicopter shall be staffed at all times by an FAA licensed pilot and nationally registered paramedic.

• (3) Compliance with a parish-wide response time zone map indicating acceptable response times for various zones throughout the parish and agreement to the penalty provisions contained within the contract, for any failure to meet monthly reporting thresholds on response times.
• (4) Obtaining and thereafter maintaining accreditation by the commission on accreditation of ambulance providers' equipment, personnel and process.
• (5) Agreement to regulation of rates, as provided for in the contract, for the entire term covered by the contract.
• (c) The Police Jury/Parish President, is hereby empowered to execute an exclusive five-year agreement, with two (2) additional two-year options to renew for sole provider of ambulance services (for both emergency and non-emergency) on behalf of Rapides Parish, the City of Alexandria, the City of Ball and the City of Pineville.
• (d) It shall be illegal for any person(s) and/or entity to operate an ambulance service with transport origination in Rapides Parish, the City of Alexandria, the City of Ball or the City of Pineville or to provide public or private standby services within Rapides Parish, the cities of Alexandria, Ball or Pineville, other than the designated provider (or an employee thereof) under contract with Rapides Parish, the cities of Alexandria, Ball or Pineville. Any such unauthorized operation of an ambulance service shall result in a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and six (6) months in prison per violation, or both. Further, the Police Jury hereby recognizes that any such unauthorized operation of ambulance service would constitute an impairment of the contract between the designated sole provider and the parish.
• (e) The contract for exclusive ambulance services shall include, in addition to other requirements, minimum insurance requirements. Advance life support equipment requirements, a parish-wide response time zone map, penalty provision for response time zone noncompliance, an agreement to train fire department personnel first responders of the parish, and an REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

established fee schedule governing the services provided by the ambulance provider to the citizens of the parish. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to become a member of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI), in response to drastic flood insurance premium hikes as a result of a confluence of the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012, inaccurate and incomplete FEMA flood maps, and questionable actuarial calculations and to adopt a resolution to send to the Louisiana Legislative Delegates and FEMA. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, that the following resolution be placed on the agenda:

A roll call vote was called and was as follows:

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton Jr., Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Scott Perry NAYS: none ABSENT Theodore Fountaine, On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to open a public hearing on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (Owner sent certified letter July 2, 2013-Green card received back with signature) On vote the motion carried, to open for public hearing on the following property:

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Ms. Susie Mae Ford Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at c/o Murphy Ford 207 Harlem St., Part of Lots 4, 5 & Square 6, Wardville (Papers served)

Mr. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel stated he was provided a report from the Parish Inspector indicating the dangerous condition on the property owned by Ms. Susie Mae Ford in the Wardville Subdivision, showing just cause to serve notice on Ms. Susie Mae Ford, by certified mail. Mr. Wells asked if Ms. Ford was in the audience, to which there was no response. Ms. Ford was properly notified and Mr. Wells suggested that the Police Jury consider adopting an O rdinance condemning the property in accordance with the report from the Parish REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Inspector. Mr. Wells presented the Secretary the Certified Letter that was served on the owner, Ms. Susie Mae Ford, for the records.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconde d by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following O rdinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the hearing having been held on the structure being considered for condemnation and it is the opinion of the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the facts justify the condemnation of the property of Susie Ford located at 207 Harlem Street, Part of Lots 4, 5, & Square 6, Wardville Subdivision, Section 23, T4N-R1E, Ward D, Rapides Parish,

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby enter an order condemning the following property:

Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure (house) located at 207 Harlem Street, Part of Lots 4, 5, & Square 6, Wardville Subdivision, Section 23, T4N-R1E, Ward D, Rapides Parish;

and order it be demolished or removed in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 -1/4 Condemnation of Buildings.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of August, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig S mith, the public hearing was declared closed. On vote the motion carried.

On moti on by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to purchase one point twenty -two (1.22) acres of commercial land and property/properties; located at 2550 Hwy 12 1, Sieper, Louisiana; adjacent to Rapides Parish Fire District #5, Station # 2; formerly known as Sieper Junction Café; from Howard W. Wells at an amount of $75,000 (appraised at $78,000 by David M. Brewer & Associates LLC) for the purpose of expanding the existing fire station; contingent upon legal counsel approval; as recommended by Oak Hill Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors; and to be paid from Fire District No. 5 Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded b y Mr. Craig Smith, to award the construction contract for Rapides Fire District #6 Fire Truck REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

Storage Building (Bid #2283) to the low bidder Active Steel Construction for the base bid amount of $188,446.00, as recommended by Deville Volunteer Fire Departme nt Board of Directors and Mr. Steve Fontenot, PE with Smith, Fontenot & Phillips, LLC, Project Engineer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to approve Change Order No. 1-Final to the Bayou Boeuf Diversion Canal Improvements with Progressive Construction Company, LLC, for a decreased amount of $862.94, final contract price will be $396,487.06, as recommended by the Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and theTreasurer, and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

LCDBG Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program LA State Project Nos. 40 PARA3302 and 40 PARA3303 Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Bids August 12, 2013

At a regular meeting of the President and the Jurors of the Rapides Parish Police Jury of Alexandria, Louisiana, held on Monday, August 12, 2013, at which meeting a quorum was present, due notice of same having been made according to law, the following Resolution was made:

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury desires to con struct levee recertification improvements to segments of the existing Aloha-Rigolette Levee North Bank (40 PARA3302), within the 19th Levee District, and the Lower Red River Levee South Bank (40 PARA3303), within the Red River Atchafalaya and Bayou Bouef Levee District; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has received funds in the form of a LCDBG Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery program appropriation of $870,448, North Bank Improvements, and $7,343,257, South Bank Improvements, from the Division of Adm inistration, State of Louisiana, State Contract No. 679099, to help fund these projects, which covers the Engineer’s cost estimate; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Administration has authorized the Rapides Parish Police Jury to advertise for bids; REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the President is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, to publicly advertise for bids for the Levee Recertification Improvements, with bids being received at the appropriate time and date in accor dance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law.

This Resolution being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follow:

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Bubba Moreau, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Ollie Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Scott Perry NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12th day of August, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to direct Legal Counsel to investigate allegations tha t Med Express is violating the provisions of the exclusive ambulance franchise Ordinance and to take legal action to sto p activity in violation of the Ordinance including but not limited to seeking injunctive relief and any other available remedies. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to terminate for cause the contract dated November 15, 2012 entered into between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for the project Rapides Parish Coliseum Additions and Renovations, effective immediately and to direct Legal Counsel to evaluate any legal recourse the Jury may have a gainst Barron, Heinberg & Brocato. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to enter into a professional services contract with Alliance Design Group for the project Rapides Parish Coliseum Addition s and Renovations and authorize the President to sign the contract subject to approval of Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to purchase, enter into a service contract and to advertise for bids on August 16, 2013, for the construction of the Martin Luther King Junior Library Branch as recommended by the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control. On vote the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Billi ngs, to authorize the request of the Ruby/Kolin Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to pay the five hundred dollars ( $500.00) a month supplemental pay for incoming new Fire fighter/Operators that meet the requirements of being Certified Firefighte r I out of Rapides Parish Fire District #7 tax funds for no more than 1 year , effective August 1, 2013. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, that the following resolution be placed on the agenda:

A roll call vote was called and was as follows:

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton Jr., Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Scott Perry NAYS: none ABSENT Theodore Fountaine, On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the State of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program administered by the Division of Administration; and,

WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions by the State.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury, as legal recipient of the LCDBG funds, does hereby authorize the following actions:

SECTION I.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, it is necessary under the Financial Management REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

regulations of the LCDBG program to authorize certain individuals to sign for drawdowns for request for payments and to authorize one certain individual to certify the correctness of each signature; and,

WHEREAS, it is further necessary under the Financial Management regulations of the LCDBG program to designate an official depository to hold LCDBG funds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury as legal authorized recipient of the LCDBG funds, in regular session convened, that Tim Ware, Bruce Kelly, and Paula Bounds are hereby authorized to sign "Authorized Signature Card for Request for Payment", and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Joe Bishop, President, shall certify to the correctness of the signatures; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED t hat Chase Bank is hereby designated as the official depository for direct deposit of grant funds for the LCDBG project.

SECTION II.

REQUISITION OF FUNDS

WHEREAS, the State requires adequate financial management control over LCDBG funds. The establishment of a Requisition of Funds policy is a vital tool to such control.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that all invoices fo r work performed or materials used in relation to the LCDBG Program, prior to payment, must have attached a signed pre-printed project requisition form. The form and invoice shall be approved in the following order:

• (1) Approval by Project Administrator for budget control.
• (2) Approval by Secretary/Treasurer.
• (3) Approval by Chief Executive Officer (President).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer and President are hereby authorized to sign checks written on the LCDBG account.

SECTION III.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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WHEREAS, Equal Opportunity regulations of the LCDBG program require the appointment by the recipient of an Equal Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer) to have the responsibility for maintaining all pertinent EEO files, submitting on a time ly basis all reports, answer all related correspondence and monitor all EEO areas;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that Elaine Morace is hereby appointed as EEO Officer for the life of the LCDBG Program and as such is cha rged to faithfully execute all duties and responsibilities herein described.

SECTION IV.

504 COORDINATOR

WHEREAS, the State requires Grantees to designate a responsible person to coordinate the Police Jury's efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Elaine Morace is appointed as the Section 504 Compliance Officer.

SECTION V.

ANTIDISPLACEMENT

WHEREAS, the LCDBG Program requires t hat all grant recipients adopt by resolution a Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury adopts the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan and appo ints Elaine Morace as its Residential Antidisplacement Officer.

Passed and adopted by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, on this 12th day of August, 2013, by the following votes:

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Bubba Moreau, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Ollie Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Scott Perry NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following item was added to the agenda by unanimous roll call vote.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to declare the month of September as Firefighter Appreciation and to also recognize September 14, 2013 as Firefighter Appreciation Day. On vote the motion carried.

There being no other business, motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.