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Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandria.

“Craig Smith, President”

Finance Committee……………………………………….………….....3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….....5 Chairman: Parrish W. Giles
Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….…7 Chairman: Randy Wiggins
Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee…….8 Chairman: Jay Scott
Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee…………….………..9 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee…….…10 Chairman: Randy Harris
Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee……………...11 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security Committee.….…13 Chairman: Danny Bordelon

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

DECEMBER 1, 2025

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Treasurer’s Report.
Motion to open for public auction and record Ordinance of Sale for the below listed adjudicated property as requested by the attorney hired through the City of Alexandria to help move blighted, abandoned, adjudicated property:

Tax Debtor Description George Lee Estate Part Lot Nineteen (19), Block Two (2) of C/O Annie S. Shelton a Subd of Lots 11,12,13,15 & PT “D-E” Willow Glen Plant Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7165 (Mr. Moreau)

Motion to halt the process to sell the Abandoned/Adjudicated property listed below. The potential purchaser made the decision to stop the purchase due to vandalism. The property was publicly auctioned on October 6, 2025. Tax Dedbtor Description Louisiana Tax 1, Inc. Part of Lots 8,9 & 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’ (Mr. Moreau)
Motion to authorize the President to sign the engagement letter for Payne, Moore, and Herrington for the 2025 audit. (Mr. Smith)

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 PARRISH W. GILES, CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Public Works Director's Report.
Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 206 McConnell Drive, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Wiggins)
Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various road improvements on Monk Road, cost not to exceed $140,000.00. Project to be funded by Road District 6A, District H. (Mr. Giles)
Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 249 McConnell Drive, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Wiggins)
Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 217 McConnell Drive, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Wiggins)

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Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 311 Brent Street, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Wiggins)
Motion to accept Project No. 3321, Project No. 3322 and Project No. 3324 – District C Road Improvements – Act 776 Appropriation, PAE Job No. 13181, as “Substantially Complete” and final payment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch list items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 125 Williams Road, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Harris)
Motion to receive proposals to conduct a comprehensive efficiency study of the Public Works Department and provide a report to the Jury when complete. (Mr. Smith)

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 RANDY WIGGINS, CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

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TOURISM AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Motion to authorize the Cotile Events Association to host the following events at Cotile Recreation in 2026:

• February 7, 2026 – Mardi Gras Event
• April 18, 2026 – Spring Fest
• September 19, 2026 – Fall Fest
• October 24, 2026 – Halloween Bash
• December 5, 2026 – Christmas on the Lake

Authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, pending legal counsel approval. (Mr. Bordelon)

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Receive an update on the Courthouse. (Mr. McGlothlin)
Motion to approve Emergency Declaration Change Order for unanticipated damages uncovered during Courthouse Repair, Joint Cleaning, and Sealing Bid No. 3455 in the amount of $ 41,520.00 and ratify same and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS,

INSURANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Motion to authorize the renewal of the Rapides Parish Police Jury Worker’s Compensation Insurance for 202 6 with PGRMA/CCMSI for $183,134.00 and authorize the President to sign the same. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to authorize to renew the Worker’s Compensation Policy for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 for Policy Period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Treasurer. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to approve a professional services contract with SSA Consultants to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rapides Parish Civil Service employee’s compensation plan and classifications and authorize the President to sign the contact, subject to approval of legal counsel. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to approve the name change of the part-time maintenance position to part-time firefighter and update the job duties accordingly for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 – Plainview Volunteer Fire Department, starting hourly pay is $10.50 per hour, not to exceed 32 hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and approved by the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors on November 9, 2025. (Mr. Giles)
Motion to opt out of th e statewide solar si ghting requirements under Act 279 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission. (Mr. Smith)

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Motion to adopt a resolution opposing carbon capture sequestration in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, HEALTH & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 1, 2025 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for October 2025 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board: Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,975) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Mr. Harris)

Response Zone # of Responses Average Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)

• 8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 minutes 8:01-8:59 10 minutes 10:10 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:01 minutes

7:06 minutes

90%

76.92% 83.28% 89.25% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)

• 12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 13:48 minutes Non-Life Threatening

8:31 minutes

11:11 minutes

90%

82.70% 88.58% 90.31% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)

• 20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 2 0:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 23:25 minutes Non-Life Threatening

13:31 minutes

15:42 minutes

90%

81.22% 84.26% 86.80% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 41:38 minutes 20:51 minutes 90% 82.00% 82.00% 82.00% 90% Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 1025 16:16 90% 100%

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Posted November 6, 2025

REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

Recognize and present a plaque to Mr . Jimmie Fields for his retirement from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2. (Mr. McGlothlin)

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on October 13, 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 November 3, 2025.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Matt Johns to the Regional Steering Co mmittees of Provisional Watersheds 1, 2, 4, and 5 for a one (1) year term. Term will expire December 31, 2025. ***Rick Reno to the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention Bur eau for a one (1) year term. Term will expire December 31, 2025. ***Christopher Hall to the Civil Service Bo ard for a three (3) year term. Term will expire December 10, 2025. (Letter has been sent to Grambling University for a list of names.) ***Les West to the Waterworks District 11A for a five (5) year term. Term expired July 12, 2025. ***Mark Scarber to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Chris LaCombe to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to th e Buckeye Recreation Distri ct for a five (5) year term. Term expired November 10, 2023. ***Lance Speer to the Bu ckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 2

Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Six (6) of S quare Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: consideration of $4,000.00 cash. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5 page 210 and 210A of the Records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, Bearing the municipal address of: 3149 Houston St., Alexandria, LA, MISC- 7177, to Violet Sweazie, for the consideration of $2,214.16 cash. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot 50’ x 200’ on Church Street, South Alexandria 7073, to Venesia Denson, for the consideration of $2,992.73 cash. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Fronting Church Street bd by Red Ditch & Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, Bearing the municipal address of: 419 Newman Street, Alexandria, MISC-7071, to Venesia Denson, for the consideration of $3,666.66 cash. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot 50’ x 30’ on C hurch Street (AKA Newman Street), 7072, to Venesia Denson, for the consideration of $1,000.00 cash. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to approve the Intent to Sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Property:

Tax Debtor Description Leroy Williams Lot twelve (12), Square Five (5), Shop C/O Leon Williams Addition Bearing the municipal address of:

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 3

Leon Hall Lot Ten (10), S quare Eighteen (18), South Alexandria Land Co Addn. Bearing the municipal address of:

Sue M. Evans Lo t Thirty-Six (36) feet on Water Street running back to Bayou Beouf Bearing no municipal address in Lecompte, LA

Sue M. Evans Lot Sixty-Nine (69) feet on water Street running back to Bayou Beouf Bearing no municipal address in Lecompte, LA (Finance 11/03)

Motion to call for a Public Heari ng on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2026 Budget. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to accept Project No. 3155 – Work Order No. 11 – Renovations to “Substantially Complete” and final pa yment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch list items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to purchase a custom pumpe r from U.S. Fire Apparatus, as recommend by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 funds. (Finance 11/03)
Motion to enter into an Intergove rnmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the Rapides Parish Police Jury Public Works Department to assist in parking lo t repairs at Oak Hill High School, as requested and approved at their meetin g held on October 7, 2025, cost of project to be billed to the Rapides Parish School Board upon completion and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 11/03) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 4
Motion to accept Project No. 3442 – Munson Road Shoulder Improvements as “Substantially Complete” and final payment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch list items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 11/03)
Motion to approve and authorize reimbursement of $70,000.00 from Road District 2C, District H, to the Town of Woodworth for various public works projects within the Town during 2025 (Public Works 11/03)
Motion to ratify acceptance of a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, administered by the Louisiana Departme nt of Agriculture and Forestry for $2,736.45 for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 – Plainview VFD, Matching funds to be paid from Fire District No. 10 funds. The purpose of this U.S. Forest Service grant is to a ssist rural fire departments in building firefighting capacities. (Workforce & Grants 11/03)
Motion to accept Project No. 3155 – Work Order No. 8 – AHU Replacement at the Coliseum as “Substantially Comp lete” and final payment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch lis t items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Pari sh President to si gn all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Courthouse, Coliseu m & Facilities 11/03)
Motion to approve require d repairs to the shower walls, shower ceilings and hallway side of dorm in the jail. Quote received from Skip Converse, estimated cost for repairs is $50,000.00. (Courthouse, Coliseu m & Facilities 11/03)
Motion to approve advertisement for s ealed Bids for Sale of Parish Library Small Tract located at 5416 Provine Pl ace, Alexandria, Louisiana, approval subject to approval by the Library Control Board. (Parochial & Municipal Board Liaison 11/03)
Motion to authorize 911 Communications District to participate in the Rapides Parish Police Jury vehicle lease program thru Enterprise Fleet Management and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by the 911 Communication District Board. (Parochial & Municipal Board Liaison 11/03)

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Motion to adopt the 2026 Rapides Pari sh Police Jury Meeting and Holiday Schedule and request that Civil Servi ce concur with the approved Holiday Schedule. (Personnel, Elections, Insu rance and Legal 11/03)
Motion to appoint Dustin Mathew s, nominee by LSUA, to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Servi ce Board, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Wright. Term will expire July 29, 2028. (Personnel, Elections, In surance and Legal 11/03)
Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for September 2025 as review ed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board: Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,882) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security 11/03)

Response Zone # of Responses Average Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)  8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 minutes 8:01-8:59 10 minutes 11:11 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:18 minutes

7:50 minutes

90%

71.65% 77.94% 85.98% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)  12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 15:08 minutes Non-Life Threatening

9:20 minutes

10:18 minutes

90%

76.05% 82.52% 88.35% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)  20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 23:11 minutes Non-Life Threatening

13:49 minutes

13:05 minutes

90%

79.44% 81.11% 83.89% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 20:30 minutes 36 13:50 minutes 90% 98.44% 98.44% 98.44% 100%

Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 933 90% 99.53%

TOTAL 2,882 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 6

Motion to establish Peak and Non -Peak hours requirements for ambulance services as per the recommendations of the Ambulance Control Board.

The Control Board further recommends that the Police Jury authorize the service provider to allocate, review, and adjust the deployment of staffed ambulances across shifts based on real-time data, peak call volumes, and community demand. Requiring Pafford to keep additional statistics as prescribed by the Control Board concerning any adjusted staffing. (Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security 11/03)

Motion to approve the authorization of EMR utilization on ALS Units (Staffing Flexibility).

The Control Board recommends that Pafford EMS be authorized to utilize Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) in place of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) on up to twenty-five percent (25%) of its Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances. Each such unit will continue to be staffed with a licensed Paramedic, ensuring that every ALS vehicle maintains a paramedic-level provider on board at all times. (Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security 11/03)

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 resolu tion ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the levy of sp ecial taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for ot her matters in connection therewith. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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Notice is hereby given that at its m eeting to be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution orderi ng and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection Dist rict No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (iv) Road Distri ct No. 2C of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana to authorize the re newal or continuation of ad valorem taxes therein. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to rescind a certain motion pa ssed on February 10, 2025 to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder, for asphalt overlay on Paul Cemetery Road, cost not to exceed $230,000.00, project to be funded Road District 1A, District H. (Mr. Giles)
Motion to approve Lake Point South Subdivision with a variance to Sec 6 1/2 31 (d) to allow each lot owner of Lots 1 -6 to construct 880 SF boathouses within Tract B common area in conformanc e with the site plan submitted with the request. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize Pan American E ngineers to advertise and receive bids for River Road, to be paid out of Road District 2C, District H, estimated copy of project is $900,000.00. (Mr. Giles)
Motion to award Bid No. 3480 – Coliseum Sound and Light Upgrades to the lowest bidder DNE Creative Technol ogy, for the amount of $114,772.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Coliseum Executive Director and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. McGlothlin)
Motion to appoint Mr. Eric Stokes to serve as Constable in Ward 4, 1 st Justice Court to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Hewitt until an election can be held and approve an a dditional $150.00 to be paid monthly to Mr. Stokes for his additional duties. (Mr. Giles) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 8
Motion to authorize the Public Work s Department to assist the Coliseum with striping the parking lot at the Coliseum and Exhibition Hall. (Mr. McGlothlin)
Motion to appoint one (1) of the following nominees submitted by Louisiana Christian University, to the Rapides Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board to fill the unexpired term of Chief John Dauzat. Term will expire November 12, 2027. Mr. Tom Scott

Mrs. Claire Dauzat 6798 Bayou Rapides

Mr. Joshua Joy Dara (Mr. Smith)

Motion to authorize cleanup of garb age, trash, weeds and debris at 114 Dupree Street, and authorize legal couns el to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Depa rtment to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Harris)
Motion to authorize the President to sign a one (1) year lease agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health, beginning on 03/07/2026 – 03/06/2027, at a monthly rate of $600.00 to lease 480 square feet of usable space, located at the John A. Christophe Health Unit Building, 5604-B Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, Louisiana, to be used by the Office of Public Health, Central Regional Office, Region 6, fo r the purpose of a laboratory, pending legal counsel review and approval. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize the Public Work s Department to assist in roadside grass/limbing cutting on various roads w ithin the Village of McNary as requested by the Mayor. (Mr. Giles) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 9
Motion to authorize the construction of a steel frame awning to cover two

(2) existing storage containers at the Rapides Parish Public Works Department, 8051 Highway 28 West. Project cost not to exceed $30,000.00. (Tabled from 09/03 Committee Meeting)

Motion to authorize the construction of a steel frame awning to cover three

(3) existing portable buildings at the Rapides Parish Public Works Department – Esler Field. Estimated cost of project is $17,000.00. (Tabled from 09/03 Committee Meeting)

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, November 10, 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 and Jay Scott.

Absent: Parrish Giles.

Also present were: Ms. Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Mr. Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Ms. Sharon Neal, OEWD Executive Director; Ms. Angie Branton, 911 Communications Director; Ms. Debra Wess; Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois, Sales Tax Administrator; Chief Joe Glorioso, FD#2; Chief David Corley, FD#3; Ms. Sarah Vidrine; Mr. Rhett Desselle; Mr. Matt Johns; Ms. Jessica Trichel ; Mayor David Butler; Mr. Steven Maxwell; Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel ; Mr. Robert “Boo” Maddox; Mr. Gary Musgrove and Ms. Melody Slocum.

The invocation was given by Mr. Randy Harris.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jay Scott.

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.

Mr. Sean McGlothlin congratulated Mr. Jimmie Fields on his retirement from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 and thanked him for his public service of thirtythree (33) years. Mr. Fields was unable to attend due to prior engagement.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton , seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau t o adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on October 13, 2025, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins 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 November 3, 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. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

(30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Matt Johns to the Regional Steering Committees of Provisional Watersheds 1, 2, 4, and 5 for a one (1) year term. New term will expire December 31, 2026. On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Rick Reno to the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention Bureau for a one (1) year term. New term will expire December 31, 2026.

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

Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: JAMES HAMPTON FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $4,000.00 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 lot of ground, together will all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Six (6) of Square Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Bearing the Municipal address of: 2815 Overton Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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 James Hampton purchase said property for the consideration of Four Thousand Dollars and 00/100 Cents ($ 4,000.00) 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,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above -mentioned property to James Hampton whose current mailing consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together will all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Six (6) of Square Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025

Bearing the Municipal address of: 2815 Overton Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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.

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(b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
(c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2206 B. (2).

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

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six- month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the Act of Cash Sale or 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. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 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.

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, ma 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 toa 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.
(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.
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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 because of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10 th day of November, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: VIOLET SWEAZIE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $2,214.16 CASH

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

A certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more fully described as follows:

Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5, Page 210 and 210A as per the records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Office

Bearing the municipal address of: 3149 Houston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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 James Hampton purchase said property for the consideration of Two Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen Dollars and 16/100 Cents ($2,214.16) cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or twothirds (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 Violet Sweazie whose current mailing address is P. O. Box 5882, Alexandria, LA 71301, physical address being 3153 Houston Street, 71301 for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more fully described as follows: REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025

Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5, Page 210 and 210A as per the records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Office

Bearing the municipal address of: 3149 Houston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 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 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 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025

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 person, his/her successors or assigns, ma 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 toa 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.
(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.

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(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.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2025. On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted: Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: TROY AND VENESIA DENSON FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $2,992.73 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 lot of ground, together with all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot fronting 52.5 feet on Duck Alley or Church Street and being more particularly shown on plat of Homer H. Harris Jr., C. E. dated November 4, 1940, a copy of which is attached to Original # 258,750 of the Records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Bearing the municipal address of: 415 Newman Street, Alexandria LA 71301

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 Troy and Venesia Denson purchase said property for the consideration of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety -Two Dollars and 73/100 Cents ($2,992.73) 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 Troy and Venesia Denson whose current mailing address is 805 Hood Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214 for the offered consideration.

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

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Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together with all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot fronting 52.5 feet on Duck Alley or Church Street and being more particularly shown on plat of Homer H. Harris Jr., C. E. dated November 4, 1940, a copy of which is attached to Original # 258,750 of the Records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Bearing the municipal address of: 415 Newman Street, Alexandria LA 71301

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).

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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.
(c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2206 B. (2).

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

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six- month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the Act of Cash Sale or 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.

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(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.

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, ma 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.
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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 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.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10 th day of November, 2025.

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

Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: TROY AND VENESIA DENSON FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $3,666.66 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 lot of ground, together with all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Fronting Church Street BD by Red Ditch & By Mt Triumph Baptist Church

Lot bounded in front by Church Street, on one side by Red Ditch, and on the other side by property of the Mount Triumph Baptist Church, and Emanuel Smith, and in the rear by property belonging to Labinius Kennedy, being further described as starting at the intersection of Third Street and Church Street where the southern line of Church Street intersects the western line of Third Street, and run out Church Street in a westerly direction, a distance of 514 feet to the point of beginning, thence turn an angle of 90 degrees 25 minutes to the left and run along fence line a distance of 105 feet, thence turn an angle of 87 degrees 43 minutes to the left and run along fence line a distance of 50 feet, thence turn an angle of 89 degrees 0 minutes to the left and run along fence line a distance of 100 feet, thence run in a westerly direction REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025

parallel to Church Street a distance of 58 feet to 5th Street Ditch, thence run along 5th street ditch to Church Street, thence up Church Street in an easterly direction a distance of 30.30 feet to the point of beginning.

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 Troy and Venesia Denson purchase said property for the consideration of Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and 66/100 Cents ($ 3,666.66) 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 Troy and Venesia Denson whose current mailing address is 805 Hood Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214 for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together with all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Fronting Church Street BD by Red Ditch & By Mt Triumph Baptist Church

Lot bounded in front by Church Street, on one side by Red Ditch, and on the other side by property of the Mount Triumph Baptist Church, and Emanuel Smith, and in the rear by property belonging to Labinius Kennedy, being further described as starting at the intersection of Third Street and Church Street where the southern line of Church Street intersects the western line of Third Street, and run out Church Street in a westerly direction, a distance of 514 feet to the point of beginning, thence turn an angle of 90 degrees 25 minutes to the left and run along fence line a distance of 105 feet, thence turn an angle of 87 degrees 43 minutes to the left and run along fence line a distance of 50 feet, thence turn an angle of 89 degrees 0 minutes to the left and run along fence line a distance of 100 feet, thence run in a westerly direction parallel to Church Street a distance of 58 feet to 5 th Street Ditch, thence run along 5th street ditch to Church Street, thence up Church Street in an easterly direction a distance of 30.30 feet to the point of beginning.

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

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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.
(c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2206 B. (2).

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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.

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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, ma 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 toa 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.
(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 NOVEMBER 10, 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 10th day of November, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

Sale of Adjudicated Property ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL TO: TROY AND VENESIA DENSON FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $1,000.00 CASH

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

A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, together will all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging, being, lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot fronting 52 feet, more or less, on Church Street and running back between parallel lines 43 feet, more or less, and extending back therefrom between parallel lines 43 feet, more or less, to property now or formerly owned by M. C. Moseley, bound on one side by property now or formerly owned by Flora Sturgis, and being property shown on the map of City of Alexandria as fronting on Duck Alley, bounded on one side by property in the name of Tillman Mitchell, on other side by property in name of Willis Jacks on, and in rear by property in name of M. C. Moseley, said property being show on said map in the name of T. B. King.

Bearing the municipal address of: 422 Newman Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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 Troy and Venesia Denson purchase said property for the consideration of One Thousand Zero Dollars and 00/100 Cents ($ 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,