Public Meeting

Rapides Parish Police Jury

Name: Rapides Parish Police Jury — August 1, 2025
Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z
Location: Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

August 1, 2025 · 3:00 p.m. announced

Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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Posted August 7, 2025

REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 11, 2025 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 7, 2025, as published in the Official Journal.
Motion that approved bills be paid.
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee meeting on August 4, 2025.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Dennis Frazier on the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2025. ***Myron K. Lawson, Jr. on the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2025. ***Le’Anza Jordan on the Library Board, representing District I. Term will expire September 13, 2025. (This is the 2 nd five (5) year term and a new appointment has to be made.) ***Lance Speer to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired November 10, 2023.

***Mark Scarber on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Chris LaCombe on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 2

Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Les West on the Waterworks District 11A Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire July 12, 2025.

Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of the following adjudicated property located at: 3923 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, 71301, P arcel ID No. 2304508660001101, Assessment No. 5010558825, MISC-7137, to the highest bidder, David Culbert, for the amount of $3,333.33 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Finance 08/04)
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of the following adjudicated property located at: 204 Ogden Street, Alexandria, 71301, Parcel ID No. 2400734001001801, Assessment No. 4018954425, MISC-7076, to the highest bidder, Ronnie Williams, for the amount of $3,000.00 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Finance 08/04)
Motion of Intent to Sell the below listed adjudicated properties as requested by the Attorney hired through the City of Alexandria to help move blighted, abandoned, adjudicated property:

Tax Debtor Address Bertha Lee Henry, et al Lot Seventy-One (71) George Moore Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2304406410004101 Assessment No. 5010630200

Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7114

Curtisteen T. Matthews, et al Lot Six (6), Square Seventeen (17), South Alexandria Land Company Addition Parcel ID No. 2400708630022701 Assessment No. 5010923600 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7138

Demetris Donnell Stewart Lot Thirty-Nine (39) and ADJ 38.1’ of Lot Forty (40), Williamson Addition Parcel ID No. 2400509830003701 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 3

Assessment No. 5010528125 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7050

James A. Day Five (5) Acres on Left Disc Bank of Red River at Confluence of Bayou Marie Parcel ID No. 0403547019001101 Assessment No. 3180000850 Bearing no municipal address. MISC-7120

Katherine Yong Part of Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), South Alexandria Land Co., Addition fronting TwentyEight (28) feet on Harris Street x OneHundred and Fifty (150) feet. Parcel ID No. 2400708630034901 Assessment No. 5011538660 Bearing the Municipal address of: MISC-7121 Charles E. Ewing III, et al Part of Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), S. A. L. Co. Addition Parcel ID No. 2400708630034801 Assessment No. 501050538 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7077

Louisiana Tax 1, Inc. Part Lots 8,9 and 10, Square 22, West Alexandria Addition, fronting 71’ on 16th Street x 110’ and Part of Lot 8, Square 22, West Alexandria Addition, fronting 39’ on 16th Street x 121’ Parcel ID No. 2404109580024001 Assessment No. 5010360000 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7047 (Finance 08/04)

Motion to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Courthouse & Jail REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 4

Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12536 Dryer 2001035635 Replaced 07/25 12537 Dryer 2001035634 Replaced 07/25

Police Jury Admin/Finance Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12631 Computer MXL0132P7S Auction

FD#5 - Oakhill Fire Department Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 13564 Chainsaw N/A Scrap – car accident

Buckeye Recreation Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 9004 John Deere Mower TCO797C020696 Scrap for parts

Health Unit Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 10739 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHPOGA4BR337695 Auction 10740 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHPOGA4BR337694 Auction

(Finance 08/04)

Motion to accept M r. Danny Deville at 88 Bell Road, Deville, LA 71328, District C, as a hardship. Proper certification has been received. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to award contract for Project No. 3438 – Esler Drainage Rehabilitation (Work Area 3) , to the lowest bidder, Pineland Equipment Group, LLC of Pineville, Louisiana in the amount of $1,631,529.50, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to ratify acceptance of 18’ - 6” wide x 741 feet, approximately .14 miles of Shree Lane, Ward 11, located in Hari Oaks Subdivision for parish maintenance, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Public Works Department to cut and remove limbs on Stokes Lane, within the town limits of Forest Hill, as requested by Mayor Jeter and authorized by the annual IGA. Funding to be paid out of Road District 1A, Town of Forest Hill. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 5

(Public Works 08/04)

Motion to adopt an ordinance to enact speed limit on E R Slay Road, Ward 11, District C to 25 mph and install a “Dead End” sign at the end of the road and authorize the Public Works Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Annual Certificate of Compliance with the State of Louisiana Off System Bridge Replacement Program to include the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to accept Bid No. 3392 – District A Road Improvements, as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to adopt a resolution to the LA DOTD, Division of Administration, to provide reimbursement of funds, not to exceed $ 21,500.00 for Update H.016180, and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as requested by the Esler Airport Manager. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Parish President to accept grants, execute agreements and amendments as necessary and furnish any additional information as required by the grant, project to be funded by grants administered thru the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and LA DOTD for Esler Field Regional Airport Drainage Rehabilitation Construction (Phase III), projected cost $1,791,330.00. (Public Works 08/04)
Motion to authorize the Parish President to advertise for proposals for Standby/As-needed Disaster Debris Removal Contract and Standby/As - needed Disaster Debris Removal Management and Financial Recovery Services Contract for future disasters (hurricanes, etc.) and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 08/04)
Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit requests for qualifications for Engineering Services for engineering services for DR - 4559 – Hurricane Laura – Hazard Mitigation Funds for infrastructure project, Cloverdale Drainage. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 6

(Workforce & Grants 08/04)

Motion to ratify authorization for the grant application submission for FTA 5339 – Fleet Modernization and Circulator Transit Route in Central Louisiana and partnering with LITACorp for the required grant funds match and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 08/04)
Motion to authorize the President to sign and approve the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) for the PY25/FY26 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program (Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth) for the total grant amount of $878,763.00 (an increase of $23,449.00 from the previous year) and for the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Workforce & Grants 08/04)
Motion to adopt a Proclamation in Recognition of the 75 th Anniversary of the Rapides Parish Library - Martin Branch on September 18, 2025. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 08/04)
Motion to extend for an additional one (1) year the resolution authorizing Nowlin Law Firm, LLC, d/b/a Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law, to represent on several employee claims against the Police Jury and authorize the President to execute any necessary documents. Term will be effective September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/04)
Motion to permanently relocate Precinct C10 which is located at Rapides 71301) to Precinct C09 which is located at Alma Redwine Elementary combining Precincts C10 and C09 is because the number of voters at Precinct C10 is less than 300. A copy of this resolution to be sent to Secretary of State, Elections Division, Clerk of Court and Registrar of Voters. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/04)
Motion to receive the required report from ACADIAN AMBULANCE under the Contract for June 2025 (For June 1 – 9, 2025) as reviewed by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee (see attached): REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 7

Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Alexandria - 8 minute 152 80% 91.44%

Pineville - 8 minute 53 80% 90.57%

Rapides - 12 minute 59 80% 91.53%

Rapides - 20 minute 47 80% 83.92% TOTAL 311 Contract Exceptions Taken – 139 – Reasons Stated (Excess Calls) = 31% of the Response Calls Total (450) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for June 2025 (For June 10 – 30, 2025) as reviewed by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee (see attached): Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance

Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville) Life Threatening 8.00 minutes 674 6:19 minutes 90% 75.52% 10:55 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 216 11:56 minutes

Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area) Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 192 9:52 minutes 90% 76.56% 15:25 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 64 14:52 minutes

Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance

Zone 3 (Rural Areas) Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 118 14:10 minutes 90% 77.97% 25:29 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 42 20:03 minutes

Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 23 18:28 minutes 90% 82.60% 39:43 minutes 90%

Non-Emergency 90 minutes 355 16:22 minutes 90% 99.30% TOTAL 1,684 Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (1,684) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

Motion to confirm the Ambulance Control Board approval of contract with Contract Administrator and approved by the Ambulance Services SubCommittee. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 8

(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

Motion to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. Firefighter Appreciation to be celebrated on September 20, 2025 . Appreciation Day will begin at 9:00 am at the LSUA Mega Shelter. (Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY BUT WERE POSTED ON THE AGENDA

AFTER THE COMMITTEE MEETING IN COMPLIANCE

WITH THE PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW AND ARE NOW

CONFIRMED AS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED IN THE

PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

Motion to adopt a resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding $2,294,000 of Taxable Sewer Revenue Bonds of Sewerage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to cancel the proposed Sales Tax Election for Road District No. 5A, Sales Tax District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, scheduled for October 11, 2025. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of State, Elections Division, Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Court. (Mr. Giles)
Motion to authorize participation in the State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP 2025), $61,247.50 to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize participation in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG 2025), $56,618.17, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize repairs, joint cleaning and sealing to the exterior walls at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, cost not to exceed $150,000.00, project to be funded from General Fund, and authorize the Parish President to sign all REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 9

necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)

Motion to authorize the donation of Asset No. 12094 – 2017 Van, VIN No. 2C7WDGBG1HR562875, to the Rapides Parish Senior Citizen Center to be used for transportation services for senior citizens of Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize the President to execute Beneficial Occupancy documents related to the Courthouse Restroom Renovation Project, construction by DSW Construction, for the first-floor restrooms (men and women) and second floor men’s handicap restroom, as recommended by the Project Engineer and approved by Fire Marshal. The one-year warranty will begin today upon approval of beneficial occupancy. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Fire District No. 11 Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12876 2004 Ford Expedition 1FMPU15535LA38563 Auction 10186 1998 GMC 1GTGK29F4WE553631 Auction 9154 1991 Ford 1FTWF14Y9MNA79722 Auction 10110 Husqvarna UTV HP0539-553303 Auction (Mr. Giles)

Receive an update from Pan American Engineers on the status of the declaration of the public emergency on May 12, 2025, for the Parish Courthouse Jail on n egotiating contracts with contractors, as necessary, to expeditiously move forward with waterproofing of exterior walls at the recreation area and the roofing system in the area of the recreation area to eliminate rainwater intrusion into jail security areas, offices, and mechanical rooms; which water intrusion is threatening the operational safety of the jail and is a threat to the health and safety to both jail staff and inmates. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to approve renewal proposal from Brown and Brown for Police Jury auto/equipment insurance, to be paid from various fund accounts and authorize the President or Secretary/Treasurer to sign all necessary REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 10

documents. Policy to be effective 09/06/2025 at 12:01 am. (Mr. Smith)

Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of ad valorem taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bordelon)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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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 11, 2025, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Craig Smith , President and Police Jurors: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Randy Wiggins, Randy Harris , Danny Bordelon, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin, Parrish Giles and Jay Scott.

Absent: None.

Also present were: Ms. Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Mr. Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Ms. Angie Branton, 911 Director; Ms. Debra Wess; Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois, Sales Tax Administrator; Chief Jody Glorioso; Mr. John Depril; Mr. Rhett Desselle; Mr. Alex Pafford; Ms. Jessica Trichel ; Mayor David Butler; Ms. Curtiseen Mathews; and Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel.

The invocation was given by Mr. Randy Wiggins.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Ollie Overton.

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

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 7, 2025 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee Meeting on August 4, 2025. The report contained budget to actual revenue and expenses for all funds and status of audit findings and an update on the FY 2024 audit report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to waive the thirty

(30) day notice and reappoint Mr. Myron K. Lawson, Jr. to the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. New term will expire on September 9, 2029. On vote the motion carried.

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

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AUGUST 11, 2025

Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: David K. Culbert FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $3,333.33 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as follows: A CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON LOCATED, AND ALL RIGHTS, WAYS AND PRIVILEGES THEREUNTO BELONGING, BEING, LYING AND SITUATED IN ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBER AS FOLLOWS:

Lot Fifteen (15), Southern Heights PARCEL ID No. 2304508660001101 Assessment No. 5010558825 Postal Address:

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 David K. Culbert purchase said property for the consideration of Three Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty - Three Dollars and 33/100 cents ($3,333.33) cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to David Culbert whose current mailing address is 135 Havard Street, Pineville, LA 71360, 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 THEREON LOCATED, AND ALL RIGHTS, WAYS AND PRIVILEGES THEREUNTO BELONGING, BEING, LYING AND SITUATED IN ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBER AS FOLLOWS:

Lot Fifteen (15), Southern Heights PARCEL ID No. 2304508660001101 Assessment No. 5010558825

Postal Address: REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

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

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

· the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,

· the current telephone book,

· any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her 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 written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or done intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

(a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process 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 “process 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 done 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 “process verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six months if the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for this Subsection.
(b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.

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

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six- month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the Act of Cash Sale or Ac t of Donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President that purchaser or done 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 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 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 exhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sold is reasonably 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. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

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 property 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 of which the purchaser or done 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 o f 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 interes ts, 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 su bsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any 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 t he recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity because of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

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THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2025.

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

Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: Ronnie Williams FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $590.13 CASH

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

Lot on Ogden & 2 nd Street X 34’ x 74.17’ PARCEL ID No. 2400734001001801 Assessment No. 4018954425

Postal Address:

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 Ronnie Williams purchase said property for the consideration of Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars and 13/100 ($ 590.13) Dollars 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 Ronnie Williams whose current mailing address is 420 Bennett Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1.

Lot on Ogden & 2nd Street X 34’ x 74.17’ PARCEL ID No. 2400734001001801 Assessment No. 4018954425 Postal Address:

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

· 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

(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 “process 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 “process 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).

(a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six months if REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for 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 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

(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 exhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sold is reasonably 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. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025
(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.

(a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest of which the purchaser or done 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 o f 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 interes ts, 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 su bsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any 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 t he recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

resulting to any person or entity because of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins of Intent to Sell the below listed adjudicated properties as requested by the Attorney hired through the City of Alexandria to help move blighted, abandoned, adjudicated property:

Tax Debtor Address Bertha Lee Henry, et al Lot Seventy-One (71) George Moore Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2304406410004101 Assessment No. 5010630200

Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7114

Demetris Donnell Stewart Lot Thirty-Nine (39) and ADJ 38.1’ of Lot Forty (40), Williamson Addition Parcel ID No. 2400509830003701 Assessment No. 5010528125 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7050

James A. Day Five (5) Acres on Left Disc Bank of Red River at Confluence of Bayou Marie Parcel ID No. 0403547019001101 Assessment No. 3180000850 Bearing no municipal address. MISC-7120

Assessment No. 5011538660 Bearing the Municipal address of: MISC-7121

Charles E. Ewing III, et al Part of Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), S. A. L. Co. Addition Parcel ID No. 2400708630034801 Assessment No. 501050538 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7077

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment: Courthouse & Jail Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12536 Dryer 2001035635 Replaced 07/25 12537 Dryer 2001035634 Replaced 07/25 Police Jury Admin/Finance Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12631 Computer MXL0132P7S Auction

FD#5 - Oakhill Fire Department Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 13564 Chainsaw N/A Scrap – car accident Buckeye Recreation Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 9004 John Deere Mower TCO797C020696 Scrap for parts Health Unit Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 10739 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHPOGA4BR337695 Auction 10740 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHPOGA4BR337694 Auction

On vote the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to accept M r. Danny Deville at 88 Bell Road, Deville, LA 71328, District C, as a hardship. Proper certification has been received. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon the following resolution was presented and unanimously approved:

RESOLUTION

BY

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury received the following Bids on Monday, July 7, 2025 for Drainage Rehabilitation (Work Area 3) at Esler Regional Airport (ESF);

CONTRACTOR BASE BID

Pineland Equipment Group, LLC $1,631,529.50
Apeck Construction, LLC $2,151,610.54
Bayou Rapides Corporation $2,436,441.00
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $2,927,520.00

WHEREAS, the Bids have been checked and tabulated by Pan American Engineers, LLC, with a recommendation of award being made to the low Bidder;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for said construction is hereby awarded to the low Bidder, Pineland Equipment Group, LLC, for the Base Bid in the amount of $1,631,529.50 and;

WHEREAS, this recommendation of award is being made contingent upon the following:

• Concurrence of Award from the funding agencies
• Successful submission and receipt of the Part B - Supplemental Bid Information.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to execute contracts, change orders and other documents related to the project between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the successful Bidder.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 11th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to ratify acceptance of 18’- 6” wide x 741 feet, approximately .14 miles of Shree Lane, Ward 11, located in Hari Oaks Subdivision for parish maintenance, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize Rapides Parish Public Works Department to cut and remove limbs on Stokes Lane, within the town limits of Forest Hill, as requested by Mayor Jeter and authorized by the REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

annual IGA. Funding to be paid out of Road District 1A, Town of Forest Hill. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following ordinance was presented unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18-4.2

(G) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO SET A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON E R SLAY ROAD, WARD 11.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 11 th day of August, 2025, that Section 18-4.2 (g) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include a 25 mph speed limit on E R Slay Road, Ward 11, as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets:

(g) Twenty-five miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish roads in Rapides Parish in excess of twenty-five
(25) miles per hour: ... E R Slay Road, Ward 11 ...

(l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18-4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Parish Public Works Department is hereby authorized to erect the speed limit signs and a Dead-End Sign on the Road.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 11 th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bri dge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of Rapides Parish, in accordance with those Standards, is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Rapides Parish.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (herein referred to as the Parish) that the Parish convened in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Developme nt (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026:

The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish- owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory;
All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings;
All Parish-owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically r eviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting; and
All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted.
All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge inspections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD request.

These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 11 th day of August, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION

BY

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AUGUST 11, 2025

WHEREAS, Apeck Construction, LLC, the Contractor for the project entitled, Road Improvements for 2025 has “Substantially Completed” the work under the Contract as recommended by the Engineer;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contract of Apeck Construction, LLC, the Contractor for said work, is hereby accepted as “Substantially Complete” with the understanding that the final payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of any Punch List items and presentation of the Clear Lien Certificate as required by law; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signing and filing with the Clerk of Court of this Resolution of Contract Acceptance by the Rapides Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is authorized to sign a Final Recap Change Order adjusting the final contract quantities and time period as necessary.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 11 th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Esler Regional Airport.

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

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for Update Master Plan & Exhibit “A”; and

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

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the Update Master Plan & Exhibit “A” and reimburse the sponsor up to $21,500.00 of project cost.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project identified as AIP No. 3-22-0002-036-2024 and SPN H.016180, more fully identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subsequent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

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

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin, Randy Wiggins and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None

WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on the 11th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION BY THE

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury requires professional services to complete the Drainage Rehabilitation Construction (Phase III) project at the Esler Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the projected cost for this project is anticipated to be $1,791,330; and,

WHEREAS, 100% of funding for this project is provided through grants by the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes the President to accept the grants, execute grant agreements and amendments as may be necessary, and furnish such additional information as may reasonably be required in connection with the grants for said project.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, on the 11 th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize the Parish President to advertise for proposals for Standby/As- needed Disaster Debris Removal Contract and Standby/As -needed Disaster Debris Removal Management and Financial Recovery Services Contract for future disasters (hurricanes, etc.) and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit requests for qualifications for Engineering Services for engineering services for DR-4559 – Hurricane Laura – Hazard Mitigation Funds for infrastructure project, Cloverdale Drainage. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to ratify authorization for the grant application submission for FTA 5339 – Fleet Modernization and Circulator Transit Route in Central Louisiana and partnering REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

with LITACorp for the required grant funds match and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the President to sign and approve the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) for the PY25/FY26 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program (Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth) for the total grant amount of $878,763.00 (an increase of $23,449.00 from the previous year) and for the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton the following Proclamation was presented and unanimously adopted:

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library is a public library, serving the citizens of Rapides Parish located in central Louisiana since September 18, 1950, and;

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library’s mission is to promote lifelong learning, enhanced quality of life, and literacy through print, audiovisual and electronic resources, and;

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library staff ensures that all citizens receive the maximum value from available information, educational, cultural and recreational resources, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Craig Smith, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim that September 18, 2025, to be Rapides Parish Library Day, in honor of its 75 th Anniversary of the Rapides Parish Martin Branch Library.

“Rapides Parish Library Day”

Thus done and adopted on this 11th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to adopt the following Resolution and fee schedule;

Resolution

WHEREAS, Gregory L. Jones is in need of the expertise of Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law and attorney Randall B. Keiser in the area of Federal Civil Rights Litigation in Federal Court; and WHEREAS, there are various Civil Suits that are ongoing and being filed against the Rapides Parish Police Jury; and

WHEREAS, Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law and attorney Randall B. Keiser, has the knowledge of these suits and the Police Jury request that services be extended for an additional year to assist the Police Jury in this defense; and

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WHEREAS, Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law and attorney Randall B. Keiser, be hereby retained as co- counsel for the Rapides Parish Police Jury; at the compensation schedule published and approved by the attorney general not to exceed the attached fee schedule and total estimated annual cost of $60,000.00, together with incurred expenses for court cost advances, subpoena and deposition fees, and other like out -of-pocket expenditures, subject however to the approval of the Louisiana Attorney General pursuant to R.S. 42:263; and

WHEREAS, Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law and attorney Randall B. Keiser, is hereby retained for a term of one (1) year beginning September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, in the event of claims brought in federal court seeking equitable relief, these claims may implicate the interests of the State of Louisiana, and so the Rapides Parish Police Jury agrees to provide advance written notice to the Louisiana Attorney General ten (10) business days before the next meeting and an opportunity for the Attorney General to express concerns directly to the Board in writing or in executive session before the Board:

(1) proposes a settlement, accepts a proposed settlement, agrees to a consent decree, or enters any other agreement with any party in any federal action for declaratory or injunctive relief that is going to be or has been filed; or
(2) files any document in any federal case in which(a) declaratory or injunctive relief has been granted against the Board, (b) final judgement dismissing the case has not been entered, and (c) at least 3 years have passed since any party seeking relief, including the USDOJ in an amicus capacity, filed any document in the case.

Accordingly, the Rapides Parish Police Jury authorizes and directs Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law and attorney Randall B. Keiser, to provide the required notice to the Attorney General, release such information and documentation as the Attorney General may request in response to the notice, and generally cooperate with the Attorney General in regard to the notice

WHEREAS, this resolution shall take effect immediately; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury, pursuant to La. R.S. 42:262, does hereby retain and employee Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law and attorney Randall B. Keiser, as special counsel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution and proposed contract described herein be submitted to the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana for approval.

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

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted by the Rapides Parish Police Jury on the 11th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to permanently relocate Precinct C10 which is located at Rapides Alternative Positive Program (RAPP) (2212 Mason Street, Alexandria, LA 71301) to Precinct C09 which is located at Alma Redwine Elementary School (1321 Vance Street, Alexandria, LA 71301). The reason for combining Precincts C10 and C09 is because the number of voters at Precinct C10 is less than 300. A copy of this resolution to be sent to Secretary of State, Elections Division, Cler k of Court and Registrar of Voters. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to receive the required report from ACADIAN AMBULANCE under the Contract for June 2025 (For June 1 – 9, 2025) as reviewed by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee (see attached): Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Alexandria - 8 minute 152 80% 91.44%

Pineville - 8 minute 53 80% 90.57%

Rapides - 12 minute 59 80% 91.53%

Rapides - 20 minute 47 80% 83.92% TOTAL 311

Contract Exceptions Taken – 139 – Reasons Stated (Excess Calls) = 31% of the Response Calls Total (450) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for June 2025 (For June 10 – 30, 2025) as reviewed by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee (see attached): Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance

Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville) Life Threatening 8.00 minutes 674 6:19 minutes 90% 75.52% 10:55 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 216 11:56 minutes

Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area) Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 192 9:52 minutes 90% 76.56% 15:25 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 64 14:52 minutes

Zone 3 (Rural Areas) Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 118 14:10 minutes 90% 77.97% 25:29 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 42 20:03 minutes

Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 23 18:28 minutes 90% 82.60% REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

39:43 minutes 90%

Non-Emergency 90 minutes 355 16:22 minutes 90% 99.30% TOTAL 1,684

Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (1,684) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to confirm the Ambulance Control Board approval of contract with Contract Administrator and approved by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. Firefighter Appreciation to be celebrated on September 20, 2025. Appreciation Day will begin at 9:00 am at the LSUA Mega Shelter. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins 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 LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Shirley Johnson LOT 76, SHERWOOD PARK No.3 (PB 7000 Hwy 1 N. 12-234)(CB 829-742 LIPSEY)(CB SALE) (CB 2037 -067 2015 3RD PARTY PARISH TAX SALE) (CB 2119 -913 2018 3RD PARTY PARISH TAX SALE) PARCEL I.D. No. 23- 23-8490-76

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Curtisteen T. Matthews, Et Al ---LOT 9, GREENWAY PARK ---(CB Ward 1, District F WEATHERFORD)(CB 1945 -74 JOP: A. ADJUDICATION) PARCEL I.D. No. 23-23-3690-9 (2405 DOGWOOD LANE)

Mr. Rhett Desselle with Pan American Engineers was present and stated the Engineer’s report recommended proceeding with the condemnation. He asked if the

property owner or a representative of the owner was present. Ms. Curtisteen Matthews was present and discussed her situation. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin to approve a sixty (60) day extension to Ms. Matthews to allow her additional time to clean the property. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Rhett Desselle with Pan American Engineers asked is the property owner or a Representative of the owner was present. There was not anyone in attendance for the property owner. Mr. Rhett Desselle stated the Engineer’s report recommended proceeding with the condemnation.

RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY, LOUISIANA

RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION DECISION

(CASE FILE NO. 2025-06)

WHEREAS, the Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC, has made an inspection of the structure located at 2436 Dogwood Lane, Alexandria, LA described according to tax roll: Lot 76, Sherwood Park #3 of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, and has prepared a Report of Structure Inspection, which recommends that the Rapides Parish Police Jury demolish and/or remove the structure due to its dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner, as shown in the records of the Rapides Parish Assessor’s Office is Shirley Johnson, 7000 Hwy 1 N., Alexandria, LA 71409; and,

WHEREAS, a hearing was held at a meeting of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in legal session duly convened on the 11 th day of August, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (local time) for the property owner to appear and show cause why the Rapides Parish Police Jury should not condemn said structure; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner was sent notification to appear at said hearing by U.S.P.S. certified mail which was not delivered; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner was not present at meeting.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by majority vote of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Louisiana, the vote thereon being duly recorded in the minutes of said meeting that the following Condemnation Decision was made, to wit:

Condemnation Decision (Case File 2025-06)

The structure or structures located at the municipal address of 2436 Dogwood Lane, Alexandria, LA described according to tax roll: Lot 76, Sherwood Park #3 of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana (Parcel ID No. 23-23-8490-76) is hereby condemned; and
The property owner is hereby given sixty (60) days from the date of notification of this Condemnation Decision to voluntarily demolish or remove the structure or structures, cap all utilities, remove all debris, and grade the site for drainage; and
If the property owner fails to have the structure or structures demolished or removed, utilities capped, debris removed and the site graded before REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

the expiration of sixty (60) day deadline, the Rapides Parish Police Jury will proceed with securing Bids for said demolition work and proceed with said demolition work with the cost thereof being placed as a lien against the property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized to take any and all actions required to execute this Condemnation Decision without further Jury authorization; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to notify the property owner or his representative of this Condemnation Decision with the notice thereof being mailed to the last known address of said property owner.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with R.S. 33:4764, the owner, occupant, agent or other representative of the owner may appeal from this Condemnation Decision to the Ninth Judicial District Court for Rapides Parish, Louisiana, by filing a suit as provided in said R.S. 33:4764.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 11 th day of August, 2025.

RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY, LOUISIANA

RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION DECISION

(CASE FILE NO. 2025-07)

WHEREAS, the Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC, has made an inspection of the structure located at 2405 Dogwood Lane, Alexandria, LA described according to tax roll: Lot 9, Greenway Park of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, and has prepared a R eport of Structure Inspection, which recommends that the Rapides Parish Police Jury demolish and/or remove the structure due to its dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner, as shown in the records of the Rapides Parish Assessor’s Office is Curtisteen T. Matthews, Et Al, 113 Sunridge Road, Alexandria, LA 71302; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner was sent notification to appear at said hearing by U.S.P.S. certified mail which was delivered; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner representative was present at meeting.

Condemnation Decision (Case File 2025-07)

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The structure or structures located at the municipal address of 2405 Dogwood Lane, Alexandria, LA described according to tax roll: Lot 9, Greenway Park of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana (Parcel ID No. 2323-3690-9) is hereby condemned; and
The property owner is hereby given sixty (60) days from the date of notification of this Condemnation Decision to voluntarily demolish or remove the structure or structures, cap all utilities, remove all debris, and grade the site for drainage; and
If the property owner fails to have the structure or structures demolished or removed, utilities capped, debris removed and the site graded before the expiration of sixty (60) day deadline, the Rapides Parish Police Jury will proceed with securing Bids for said demolition work and proceed with said demolition work with the cost thereof being placed as a lien against the property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized to take any and all actions required to execute this Condemnation Decision without further Jury authorization; and

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 11 th day of August, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to close the public hearing at 3:24 p.m. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by unanimous vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding $2,294,000 of Taxable Sewer Revenue Bonds of Sewerage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Sewerage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), by resolution adopted on August 5, 2025, proposes to issue not exceeding $2,294,000 of Taxable Sewer Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under the authority of Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of designing, constructing, and acquiring improvements, extensions, and replacements to the sewerage system of the District, including equipment and fixtures therefor, and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds, will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 0.95% per annum, and shall mature not later than 22 years from the date thereof; and

WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to approve the issuance of the Bonds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Supervisors of the District, this Police Jury hereby approves the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding $2,294,000 of Taxable Sewer Revenue Bonds of the District, said Bonds to be issued under the authority and for the purposes stated in the preamble hereto.

SECTION 2. Neither the Parish nor this Police Jury shall be liable in any manner for the payment of the Bonds.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Randy Wiggins, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11 th day of August, 2025.

/s/Theresa Pacholik /s/Craig Smith Secretary-Treasurer President

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 11, 2025

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to cancel the proposed Sales Tax Election for Road District No. 5A, Sales Tax District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, scheduled for October 11, 2025. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of State, Elections Division, Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Court. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize participation in the State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP 2025), $61,247.50 to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize participation in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG 2025), $56,618.17, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize repairs, joint cleaning and sealing to the exterior walls at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, cost not to exceed $150,000.00, project to be funded from General Fund, and authorize th e Parish President to sign all necessary documents. Discussion ensued. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize the donation of Asset No. 12094 – 2017 Van, VIN No. 2C7WDGBG1HR562875, to the Rapides Parish Senior Citizen Center to be used for transportation services for senior citizens of Rapides Parish. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to authorize the President to execute Beneficial Occupancy documents related to the Courthouse Restroom Renovation Project, construction by DSW Construction, for the first-floor restrooms (men and women) and second floor men’s handicap restroom, as recommended by the Project Engineer and approved by Fire Marshal. The one-year warranty will begin today upon approval of beneficial occupancy. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott to r eceive an update from Pan American Engineers on the status of the declaration of the public emergency on May 12, 2025, for the Parish Courthouse Jail on negotiating contracts with contractors, as necessary, to expeditiously move forward with waterproofing of REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

exterior walls at the recreation area and the roofing system in the area of the recreation area to eliminate rainwater intrusion into jail security areas, offices, and mechanical rooms; which water intrusion is threatening the operational safety of the jail and is a threat to the health and safety to both jail staff and inmates. Mr. Rhett Desselle discussed the efforts of Pan American Engineers on negotiating a contract and cost of work. They are still working on the final estimate and should have more information to present to the Police Jury soon.

On m otion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to approve renewal proposal from Brown and Brown for Police Jury auto/equipment insurance, to be paid from various fund accounts and authorize the President or Secretary/Treasurer to sign all necessary documents. Policy to be effective 09/06/2025 at 12:01 am. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jay Scott and seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins: RESOLUTION

A resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of ad valorem taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Districts"), that:

SECTION 1. Election Call . Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Section 30 thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, special elections are hereby called and ordered to be held in the Districts on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 , between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in acc ordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said elections there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the Unite d States, the following propositions, towit: FIRE DISTRICT NO. 14 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a tax of 20 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $107,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles, and REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

equipment in and for the District, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82?

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a tax of 30 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $118,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities, vehicles, and equipment in and for the District, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82?

SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Elections. A Notice of Special Elections shall be published in the official journal of the Districts once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the elections, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Elections, the President is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing propositions that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies.

SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections.

SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts set forth in the aforesaid Notice is hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.

SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners- in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special elections as here in provided, and shall make due returns of said elections for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Districts will be entitled to vote at the special elections, and voting machines shall be used.

SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary -Treasurer of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said elections, REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said elections and the President and/or Secretary -Treasurer of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the elections. SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Rapides Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Rapides Parish, as notification of the special elections, in order that each may prepare for said elections and perform their respective functions as required by law.

SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special elections as herein provided, and in the event said elections carry for further consent and authority to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.

SECTION 9. Employment of Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel on matters related to the special election, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., is hereby employed as special counsel for said purpose for a term not exceeding one

(1) year from the date of this resolution. The fee to be paid said special counsel shall be an amount computed at hourly rate based on the Attorney General's then current Maximum Hourly Fee Schedule, not to exceed $1,000 in the aggregate per election, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, and the Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to pay such invoices as and when presented. The scope of this legal representation does not involve federal claims.

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

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Randy Wiggins, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11 th day of August, 2025.

/s/ Theresa Pacholik /s/ Craig Smith Secretary-Treasurer President

EXHIBIT "A" NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 14 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

The said special election for Fire Protection District No. 14 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit: PRECINCTS S01(PART) S02 S07(PART) S08(PART) S09

The said special election for Fire Protection District No. 16 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit: REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025

PRECINCTS

N21(PART)

S01(PART)

S05(PART)

S06A(PART)

S06B(PART)

The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

The estimated cost of Fire Protection District No. 14 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8 -A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $12,000.

The estimated cost of Fire Protection District No. 16 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8 -A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $11,600.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin to allow Rapides Parish School Board (RPSB) to stage a maximum of two (2) RPSB school buses behind the Parish owned DHH/OEWD complex (bus drivers Hey & Augustine), conditioned upon signing a waiver and release of liability. Discussion ensued. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various asphalt overlay and road improvements for District B. Cost of project not to exceed $245,00 0.00 and funded by the corresponding Road District funds. On vote the motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 11, 2025

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to award Bid # 3452 – Various Road Materials (Gravel, Aggregates, Pit Run) to Various Bidders based on availability of material, bid price and haul distance:

Contract from August 12, 2025 through August 11, 2026 with the option to renew for a total of thirty-six (36) months as recommended by the Public Works Director and the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

There being no further business on motion by P resident Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles the meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.

Products Description Luhr Brothers Grayson & Sons 1-A Uncrushed Gravel – Size 1 1-B Uncrushed Gravel – Size 2 1-C Uncrushed Gravel – Size 3 2-A Crushed Gravel – Size 1 2-B Crushed Gravel – Size 2 2-C Crushed Gravel – Size 3 3 Road Gravel 35.00 (FOB) 4 Oversize Rock 5 Sandy C-3 6 Base Course – #610 37.50 7A Crushed Stone #4 40.00 7B Crushed Stone #67 40.00 7C Crushed Stone #8 41.00 7D Crushed Stone #57 40.00 8A Washed/Crushed Stone 67 40.00 8B Washed/Crushed Stone 57 40.00 8C Washed/Crushed Stone 8 41.00 9A Bedding 4 X 1 40.00 9B Bedding 3 X 1 9C Bedding 6 X 0 9D Bedding 4 X 8 10A Rip Rap – Class 30 43.50 10B Rip Rap – Class 55 43.50 11 Pit Run 12.00 (FOB) 12 Pea Gravel 50.00 (FOB) 13 Red Dirt 14 Top Soil 15 Flume Sand 6.00 (FOB

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