Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: December 10, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

1. Motion to authorize advertisement for sealed bids for sale of small tract of library property located behind the library branch at 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, Louisiana, as approved by the Library Board of Directors. (Mr. McGlothlin)
2. Motion to authorize legal counsel to file an appeal in Rapides Civil Service Docket #002-2024; (Mr. Smith)
3. Motion to authorize to piggyback off of Rapides Parish Sheriff Office Bid No. RPSO-09-2025 and purchase a full body scanner to be used at DC#1. (Mr. Smith)
4. Motion to appoint one (1) of the following nominees submitted by LSUA, to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Wright to serve on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board. Term will expire July 29, 2028.

Willard Beard Marian Templeton

Dustin Matthews Dennie Williams

(Mr. Overton)

5. Adjournment

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Posted December 5, 2025

REGULAR SESSION

DECEMBER 8, 2025 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on November 10, 2025, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee Meeting on December 1, 2025.
4. Service Awards:

Public Works William Coker 10 Years Matthew Hill 10 Years Cordis Thompson 10 Years

Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 James Babb 20 Years Jeremy Brown 10 Years Stephen Garcia 15 Years Jonathan Guillot 20 Years Benjamin Halloway 20 Years REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

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Travis Melder 15 Years Dalton Ray 10 Years Justin Smith 20 Years Austin Vidrine 10 Years

Sales & Use Tax Department Sherrie Newcomb 20 Years

Rapides Parish Civil Service Linda Sanders 20 Years

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***President to the Chamber of Commerce for a one (1) year term. Term will expire January 12, 2026. ***President to the Rapides Area Planni ng Commission for a one (1) year term. Term will expire January 12, 2026. ***President to the Regional Infrastructure Beltway for a one (1) year term. Term will expire January 12, 2026. ***President to the Transportation Policy Committee for a one (1) year term. Term will expire January 12, 2026. ***Belton Bailey to the Fire Protection District No. 17 Board (Board Member Appointment) for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2026. ***Chauncey Nichols to the Fire Protecti on District No. 17 Board for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2026. ***Harold “Ronnie” Roberts to the Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a two

• (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2026. ***Tim Brasseaux to the Fire Protection Di strict No. 18 Board for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2026. ***Les West to the Waterworks District 11A for a five (5) year term. Term expired July 12, 2025. ***Mark Scarber to the Gas Utility Distri ct No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Chris LaCombe to the Gas Utility Distri ct No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired November 10, 2023. ***Lance Speer to the Buckeye Recreation Di strict for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025.

5. Motion to open a Public Hearing for the proposed FY 2026 budget, as requested by the Secretary/Treasurer. (Finance 11/10)
6. Motion to close Public Hearing.

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7. Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Part Lot Nineteen (19), Block Two (2) of a Subd of Lots 11,12,13,15 & PT “D-E”, Willow Glen Plant, Bearing the municipal address of: 3826 Southland Street, Alexandria, Misc-7165, to Thurla Dancy, for the consideration of $2,666.66 cash. (Finance 12/01)
8. Motion to halt the process to sell th e 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 Debtor Description Louisiana Tax 1, Inc. Part of Lots 8,9 & 10, Square 22 West Alexandria Addition fronting 71’ on 16 th Street x 110’ and Part of Lot 8, Square 22 West Alexandria Addition Fronting 39’ on th Street x 121’ (Finance 12/01)
9. Motion to authorize the President to sign the engagement letter for Payne, Moore, and Herrington for the 2025 audit. (Finance 12/01)
10. Motion to authorize cleanup of garb age, trash, weeds and debris at 206 McConnell Drive, Pineville, LA and au thorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. P ublic Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to co mplete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 12/01)
11. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Ag ent 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. (Public Works 12/01)
12. Motion to authorize cleanup of garb age, trash, weeds and debris at 249 McConnell Drive, Pineville, LA and au thorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. P ublic Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to co mplete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 12/01) REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

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13. Motion to authorize cleanup of garb age, trash, weeds and debris at 217 McConnell Drive, Pineville, LA and au thorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. P ublic Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to co mplete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 12/01)
14. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 311 Brent Street, Pineville, LA and authorize le gal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Work s Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 12/01)
15. 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 ite ms 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 12/01)
16. Motion to authorize cleanup of garb age, trash, weeds and debris at 125 Williams Road, Pineville, LA and aut horize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. P ublic Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to co mplete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 12/01)
17. Motion to receive proposals to conduc t a comprehensive efficiency study of the Public Works Department and provide a report to the Jury when complete. (Public Works 12/01)

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18. Motion to authorize the Cotile Even ts 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 si gn all necessary documents, pending legal counsel approval. (Tourism & Economic Planning 12/01)

19. 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. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Facilities 12/01)
20. Motion to authorize the renewal of th e Rapides Parish Police Jury Worker’s Compensation Insurance for 2026 w ith PGRMA/CCMSI for $183,134.00 and authorize the President to sign the same. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 12/01)
21. Motion to authorize to renew th e 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 Ja nuary 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Treasurer. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 12/01)
22. Motion to approve a professional serv ices contract with SSA Consultants to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rapides Parish Civil Service employee’s compensation plan and cl assifications and authorize the President to sign the contact, subject to approval of legal counsel. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 12/01)

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23. Motion to approve the na me 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 exce ed 32 hours per week , as recommended by the Fire Chief and approved by the Pl ainview Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors on November 9, 2025. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 12/01)
24. Motion to opt out of the statewide solar sighting requirements under Act 279 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 12/01)
25. 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) (Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland 12/01) 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 20:00 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%

TOTAL 2,975 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

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26. Motion to adopt a resolution on car bon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Rapides Parish and authorize the Pari sh President to form a Taskforce comprised of seventeen (17) member s to engage in a transparent and thorough research exercise for the ne xt ninety (90) days to provide the citizens of Rapides Parish a valid and unbiased report on any safety concerns or risks of the Beaver Lake Project a nd hold a public hearing to receive the results of the requested GEC independent geological study. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 12/01)

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

27. Motion to adopt a resolution wherei n Rapides Parish does: (1) oppose the utilization of Eminent Domain/Expropri ation of property related to the carbon capture operations within Rapides Parish; (2) fully supports State legislation being filed to allow Parish wide local option elections for the citizens, including Rapides Parish, to render a decision on carbon capture operations within Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)
28. Motion to adopt a resolu tion ordering 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 Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal and continuation of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Smith)
29. Motion to adopt a resolution provi ding for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections 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, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. (Mr. Bordelon)

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30. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fi re District No. 3 to secure financing for a term of five (5) years, as r ecommended by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and Fire Chief and authorize President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Moreau)
31. Motion to receive the recommenda tion from the Selection Committee for Engineering Services and award RFQ# - 3477 – Engineering Services for Cloverdale Drainage Improvement Project. (Mr. Scott)
32. Motion to declare Friday, December 26, 2025, as a parish holiday, in accordance with Proclamation 71 JML 2025, issued by Governor Jeff Landry on November 4, 2025 and ask Rapides Parish Civil Service to concur. (Mr. Smith)
33. Motion to adopt a resolution author izing an airfield lighting rehabilitation site assessment and preliminary e ngineering report for Esler Regional Airport, anticipated cost for the project not to exceed $40,000.00. Project to be funded 100% by a Federal Aviati on Administration (FAA) grant and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Moreau)
34. Motion to delete the from the Rapi des Parish Fire District No. 10 – Plainview VFD Asset/Inventory Listing the following equipment and place for auction as requested by the Fire Chief and approved by the Plainview VFD Board of Directors:

Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 10859 2008 Ford F-250 Auction (Mr. Giles)

35. Motion to adopt a resolution in s upport of S.356-Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 and authori zation the President to send a letter to Congressional and Local Delegation asking for their support for Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)

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36. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7018 Isabella Drive, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. P ublic Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to co mplete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. McGlothlin)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

ADJOURNMENT

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1. Motion to authorize advertisement for sealed bids for sale of small tract of library property located behind the library branch at 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, Louisiana, as approved by the Library Board of Directors. (Mr. McGlothlin)
2. Motion to authorize legal counsel to file an appeal in Rapides Civil Service Docket #002-2024; (Mr. Smith)
3. Motion to authorize to piggyback off of Rapides Parish Sheriff Office Bid No. RPSO-09-2025 and purchase a full body scanner to be used at DC#1. (Mr. Smith)
4. Motion to appoint one (1) of the following nominees submitted by LSUA, to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Wright to serve on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board. Term will expire July 29, 2028.

Willard Beard Marian Templeton

Dustin Matthews Dennie Williams

(Mr. Overton)

5. Adjournment

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 called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

The invocation was given by Mr. Ollie Overton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Randy Harris. SPECIAL SESSION DECEMBER 11, 2025

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 : M s. Theresa Pacholik , Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Gregory L. Jones, Legal Counsel; Ms. Devon Davis; Ms. Sarah Vidrine; Ms. Debra Wess; Ms. Celise Reech-Harper; Mr. Shane Trapp.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize advertisement for sealed bids for sale of small tract of library property located behind the library branch at 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, Louisiana, as approved by the Library Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize legal counsel to file an appeal in Rapides Civil Service Docket #002-2024. On vote motion carried. Mr. Jay Scott abstained from the vote.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize to piggyback off of Rapides Parish Sheriff Office Bid No. RPSO-09-2025 and purchase a full body scanner to be used at DC#1. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin to appoint Mr. Williard Beard, nominee submitted by LSUA, to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Wright to serve on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board. Term will expire July 29, 2028. Discussion ensued. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

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, December 8, 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 Parrish Giles.

Absent: Jay Scott.

Also present were: Ms. Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Mr. Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Ms. Debra Wess; Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois, Sales Tax Administrator; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Ms. Sarah Vidrine; Mr. Rhett Desselle; Mayor David Butler; Mr. Steven Maxwell; Mr. Robert LaPerle; and Chief Robert Beauregard; Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel.

The invocation was given by Rev. Joseph Franklin.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Parrish Giles.

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 motion by Mr. Randy Harris , seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on November 10, 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 December 1, 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.

The following services awards were presented:

Mr. Parrish Giles presented the following employees of the Public Works Department a certificate of recognition for their years of service:

William Coker 10 Years Matthew Hill 10 Years Cordis Thompson 10 Years

Mr. Danny Bordelon presented the following employees of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 a certificate of recognition for their years of service: REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

Jeremy Brown 10 Years Dalton Ray 10 Years Austin Vidrine 10 Years Stephen Garcia 15 Years Travis Melder 15 Years James Babb 20 Years Jonathan Guillot 20 Years Benjamin Halloway 20 Years Justin Smith 20 Years

Mr. Bubba Moreau presented Ms. Sherrie Newcomb a certificate of recognition for her 20 years of public service at the Rapides Parish Sales Tax Office.

Mr. Ollie Overton presented Ms. Linda Sanders a certificate of recognition for her 20 years of public service at the Rapides Parish Civil Service Office.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day announcement rule and reappoint the Parish President to the Chamber of Commerce for a one (1) year term. New term will expire January 11, 2027. 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 the Parish President to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for a one (1) year term. New term will expire January 11, 2027. 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 the Parish President to the Regional Infrastructure Beltway for a one (1) year term. New term will expire January 11, 2027. 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 the Parish President to the Transportation Policy Committee for a one (1) year term. New term will expire January 11, 2027. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Belton Bailey to the Fire Protection District No. 17 Board (Board Member Appointment) for a two (2) year term. New term will expire January 1, 2028. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Chauncey Nichols to the Fire Protection District No. 17 Board for a two (2) year term. New term will expire January 1, 2028. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Harold “Ronnie” Roberts to the Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a two (2) year term. New term will expire January 1, 2028. On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Tim Brasseaux to the Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a two (2) year term. New term will expire January 1, 2028. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to open a Public Hearing for the proposed FY 2026 budget, as requested by the Secretary/Treasurer. Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to close the Public Hearing for the proposed FY 2026 budget. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, 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: THURLA DANCY FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $2,666.66 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 grounds, together with all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belongs, being lying and situated in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Part of Lot Nineteen (19) of Square Two (2) of the Subdivision of Lots 11,12,14, 15 and part of Lots D & E of Lot 13 of Section 2 of Willow Glen Plantation, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 156 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described in Cash Sale from Chester D. Wells (Margaret Jordan) to George Lee (Martha Williams) dated March 13, 1956, filed and recorded March 16, 1956 in Conveyance Book 494, Page 280 of the records of Rapides Parish.

Bearing the municipal address of: 3826 Southland Street, Alexandria, LA

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

WHEREAS, a request has been received from Thurla Dancy to purchase said property for the consideration of Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and 66/100 Cents ($2,666.66) 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 Thurla Dancy whose current mailing address is 3830 Southland St. Alexandria, LA 71302 for the offered consideration.

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

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

Part of Lot Nineteen (19) of Square Two (2) of the Subdivision of Lots 11,12,14, 15 and part of Lots D & E of Lot 13 of Section 2 of Willow Glen Plantation, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 156 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described in Cash Sale from Chester D. Wells (Margaret Jordan) to George Lee (Martha Williams) dated March 13, 1956, filed and recorded March 16, 1956 in Conveyance Book 494, Page 280 of the records of Rapides Parish.

Bearing the municipal address of: 3826 Southland Street, Alexandria, LA

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 Act 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 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

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 interes t 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 of 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, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.

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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 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 8th day of December, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris 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 Debtor Description Louisiana Tax 1, Inc. Part of Lots 8,9 & 10, Square 22 West Alexandria Addition fronting 71’ on 16 th Street x 110’ and Part of Lot 8, Square 22 West Alexandria Addition Fronting 39’ on th Street x 121’ On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to authorize the President to sign the engagement letter for Payne, Moore, and Herrington for the 2025 audit. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins 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. On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris 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. On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION

BY

WHEREAS, Diamond B. Construction Group, LLC of Alexandria, Louisiana , the Contractor for the project entitled, RPPJ District C Road Improvement Program for 2025 has “Substantially Completed” the work under the Contract as recommended by the Engineer;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contract of Diamond B. Construction Group, 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 8 th day of December, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to receive proposals to conduct a comprehensive efficiency study of the Public Works Department and provide a report to the Jury when complete. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau 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 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025
• • December 5, 2026 – Christmas on the Lake

and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, pending legal counsel approval. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to authorize the renewal of the Rapides Parish Police Jury Worker’s Compensation Insurance for 2026 with PGRMA/CCMSI for $183,134.00 and authorize the President to sign the same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon 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. On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION TO OPT OUT OF STATEWIDE SOLAR SITING

REQUIREMENTS

WHEREAS, Act 279 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session (“Act”) enacted solar facility siting requirements found in La. R.S. § 30:1144, which states that “any solar power generation facility with a footprint of seventy-five acres or more which is not located wholly within an industrial-zoned area or a Louisiana Economic Development certified site shall comply with the standards set forth in this Section.”

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WHEREAS, the Act also states in La. R.S. § 30:1142(B) that “[a]ny parish that has adopted solar ordinances may by resolution opt out of the siting requirements of this Part. Upon submission of such resolution so passed to the department, the siting standards of this Part shall not apply to that parish.”

WHEREAS, Rapides Parish has enacted a Solar Ordinance as of June 2025 and now requests to opt out of the statewide solar siting requirements within La. R.S. § 30:1144;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury, in regular and legal session convened, does hereby state its support for this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 8 th day of December, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton 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) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin to adopt a resolution on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Rapides Parish and authorize the Parish President to form a Taskforce comprised of seventeen (17) 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 20:00 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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members to engage in a transparent and thorough research exercise for the next ninety (90) days to provide the citizens of Rapides Parish a valid and unbiased report on any safety concerns or risks of the Beaver Lake Project and hold a public hearing to receive the results of the requested GEC independent geological study. Discussion ensued.

The following groups were in attendance and were allowed to address the Jury and those in attendance for up to ten minutes per group:

Louisiana Loggers La Forestry Association Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group Roy O Martin Save My Louisiana We the People Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Beaver Laker Renewables

Ms. Toni McAllister and Mr. Thomas Johnson representing Louisiana Loggers asked the Jury to support the creation of the Taskforce to research and find answers on carbon capture sequestration.

President Craig Smith asked for the record to reflect Mr. Jay Scott arrived to the meeting at 3:28 p.m.

Mr. Chris Alexander representing the Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group asked for the Rapides Parish Police Jury to consider adding a suspension to all CCS activities in Rapides Parish to the Resolution until the completion of the study by the CCS Taskforce.

Mr. Robert “Boo” Maddox with Save My Louisiana stated they are in opposition of CCS in Rapides Parish and recommend the Jury to reconsider the study to be conducted by G.E.C. and consider another company more qualified and familiar with CCS.

Mr. Robert Haymon with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce discussed the benefits of CCS coming into Rapides Parish and Vernon Parish.

Mr. Damon Flores with Beaver Lake Renewables expressed their support of the Taskforce and transparency of the CCS project.

Mr. Buck Vandersteen representing the Louisiana Forestry Association, stated they support the Taskforce and all work together to assist Louisiana leading in this region in the CCS industry.

Mr. Clint Iles representing Roy O. Martin commended the loggers of Louisiana for their hard work and support the Taskforce.

Mr. Charles Kingred representing We the People expressed many concerns regarding CCS and they are against CCS in Louisiana.

The following individuals addressed the Jury with their concerns and provide comments on opposition to the Taskforce, CCS and eminent domain in Rapides Parish:

Ed Tarpley Rob McLane Jamie Floyd REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

Gary Musgrove Martin Couples Mayor David Butler Mark Guillory Melody Freeze Donald Wayne Kendrick Mike Nichols Carolyn Tuma Brandon Adams Jon West Randy Stephens

President Craig Smith called for a roll vote for the motion:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jay Scott, Randy Harris and Sean McGlothlin. NAYS: Danny Bordelon, Parrish Giles and Craig Smith ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 6-3.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin , 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 2/3 rd 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. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Rany Harris the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

ON

CARBON CAPTURE OPERATIONS IN RAPIDES PARISH

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury recognizes its duty to protect the health, safety, property, and welfare of the citizens of Rapides Parish and to preserve the parish’s natural resources, including clean air, safe drinking water, productive agricultural land, and a stable environment for current and future generations; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury also recognizes its duty for the health and welfare of our citizens to support economic development in Rapides Parish to provide our families and businesses with good, safe, reliable employment opportunities & economic growth that provides our citizens with a means of income to support their families and provide the basic necessities of life and provide our children with a future to remain in Rapides Parish without having to leave the Parish to find employment, and th at at the same time do not threaten or pose any unacceptable safety and/or health risks to our citizens and our communities;

WHEREAS, with the above concerns for our citizens in mind, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has authorized and ordered an independent study on the potential geological and environment effects of carbon capture operations and any potential risks and/or safety concerns associated with carbon capture operations in Rapides REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

Parish, said report to be released and discussed at a public meeting and by a task force of representatives of the parties affected by said operations in Rapides Parish;

WHEREAS, while at the same time our citizens are concerned over the use of eminent domain/expropriation against private property owners for carbon capture operations and have expressed a desire for the citizens of Louisiana to be allowed to vote in local option elections on carbon capture operations;

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury opposes the utilization of eminent domain/expropriation of property related to the carbon capture operations within Rapides Parish; and, the Rapides Parish Police Jury fully supports State of Louisiana legislation being filed to allow Parish wide local option elections for the citizens, including Rapides Parish, to render a decision on carbon capture operations within Rapides Parish;

THUS DONE AND ADOPTED, on this 8 th day of December, 2025.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Parrish Giles and seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins: RESOLUTION

A resolution ordering 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 District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (iv) Road District No. 2C of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal and continuation of special 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. 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 District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (iv) Road District No. 2C of Rapides Parish, 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, Sections 30 and 32 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, MAY 16, 2026, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance 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 United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

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Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a 15.34 mills tax (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,342,800 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection and emergency medica l service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, 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. 7 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a 14.26 mills tax (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $338,600 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, 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. 19 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a 26.48 mills tax (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $160,600 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and/or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a 1.48 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 25 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on November 18, 2017, 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?

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 2C PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

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Shall Road District No. 2C of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a tax of up to 54.49 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,837,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year if levied at such rate), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, draining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within the District?

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 o f 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, JUNE 8, 2026, 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, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernal ia 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.

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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 continue 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, together with reimbursement of out- of-pocket expenses, and payment for the work herein specified is hereby approved without further action of this Governing Authority as and when invoices are 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: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 8 th day of December, 2025. /s/ Theresa Pacholik /s/ Craig Smith Secretary-Treasurer President

EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS

elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a 15.34 mills tax (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,342,800 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection and emergency medica l service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, 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. 7 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a 14.26 mills tax (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $338,600 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, 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. 19 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a 26.48 mills tax (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $160,600 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and/or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, including REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a 1.48 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 25 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on November 18, 2017, 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?

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 2C PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Road District No. 2C of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a tax of up to 54.49 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,837,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year if levied at such rate), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, draining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within the District?

The said special election for Fire Protection District No. 4 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

N03(PART)

N04(PART)

N07(PART)

N08AK(PART)

N08LZ(PART)

N09(PART)

N10AK(PART)

N10LZ(PART)

N11(PART)

N12(PART)

N13A(PART)

N13B(PART)

N14A

N14B

N16

N17(PART)

N18A(PART)

N18B(PART)

N22(PART)

N26AK(PART)

N26LZ(PART)

N27(PART)

The said special election for Fire Protection District No. 7 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 DECEMBER 8, 2025

PRECINCTS

N10AK(PART)

N10LZ(PART)

N27(PART)

N28

N29

The said special election for Fire Protection District No. 19 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

C22(PART)

C23(PART)

C37A(PART)

C37B(PART)

S07(PART)

S14(PART)

S21(PART)

S22(PART)

The said special election for Road District No. 2C 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

C22(PART)

C23(PART)

S07(PART)

S13

S14(PART)

S15(PART)

S16

S17(PART)

S19(PART)

S21(PART)

S22(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. 4 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 $2,900.

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The estimated cost of Fire Protection District No. 7 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 $700.

The estimated cost of Fire Protection District No. 19 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 $1,100.

The estimated cost of Road District No. 2C 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 $1,500.

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 HER EBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, 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.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jay Scott and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton: RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections 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, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein.

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 Distr ict No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Districts"), that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, November 15, 2025 (the "Elections"), to authorize the levy of special taxes therein pursuant to the following propositions (the "Propositions"): FIRE DISTRICT NO. 14 PROPOSITION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

(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 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?

This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Elections thereof.

SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Elections,

• (i) there was a total of 71 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition and a total of 26 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 45 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition; and

(ii) there was a total of 2 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition and a total of 3 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 1 vote cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition.

The Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED and Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition was therefore duly DEFEATED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Elections.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said elections shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after receipt REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the elections, as required by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.

SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Elections are hereby declared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.

SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Elections shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

This 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, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 8 th day of December, 2025.

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

PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTIONS 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, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, 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"), and being the authority ordering the special elections held therein on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with a quorum of the Governing Authority present did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said elections, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said elections, there having been submitted at said elections the following propositions, to wit:

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 14 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 8, 2025

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 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?

There was found by said count and canvass that (i) there was a total of 71 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition and a total of 26 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 45 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition as hereinabove set forth and (ii) there was a total of 2 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 16 Propositio n and a total of 3 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 1 vote cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that Fire Protection District No. 14 Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED and Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly DEFEATED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Results by precinct are available from the Secretary -Treasurer of this Governing Authority during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of

Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Elections and proof of publication thereof.

REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 8, 2025

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of December, 2025.

ATTEST: /s/ Craig Smith President /s/ Theresa Pacholik Secretary-Treasurer EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS

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 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?

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DECEMBER 8, 2025

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:

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 HER EBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides 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 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

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.

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, 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"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the Fire Protection District No. 14 proposition submitted at the special election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, was CARRIED and the Fire Protection District No. 16 proposition submitted at the special election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, was DEFEATED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special elections, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 8 th day of December, 2025. /s/ Craig Smith President

On motion by Mr. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 to secure financing for a term of five (5) years, as recommended by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and Fire Chief and authorize President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to receive the recommendation from the Selection Committee for Engineering Services and award RFQ# - 3477 – Engineering Services for Cloverdale Drainage Improvement Project. Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to recommend to award RFQ#3477 - Engineering Services for Cloverdale Drainage Improvement Project to Ballard CLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to declare Friday, December 26, 2025, as a parish holiday, in accordance with Proclamation 71 JML 2025, issued by Governor Jeff Landry on November 4, 2025 and ask Rapides Parish Civil Service to concur. On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION

BY THE

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury requires professional services to perform an Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation Site Assessment and PER at the Esler Regional Airport; and,

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DECEMBER 8, 2025

WHEREAS, the projected cost for this project is anticipated not to exceed $40,000; 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 8th day of December, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to delete the from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 – Plainview VFD Asset/Inventory Listing the following equipment and place for auction as requested by the Fire Chief and approved by the Plainview VFD Board of Directors:

Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 10859 2008 Ford F-250 Auction On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to adopt a resolution in support of S.356 -Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 and authorization the President to send a letter to Congressional and Local Delegation asking for their support for Rapides Parish. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7018 Isabella Drive, Alexandria, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin , 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. Parrish Giles the following ordinance was presented for the operating budget and revenues and expenditures for funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending with December 31, 2026 in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1309- 1310, and authorize the Treasurer to amend budget as necessary: REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR CERTAIN FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 39:1309-1310.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Rapides Parish, in regular session convened that:

SECTION 1. The following estimate of revenues for certain funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026 , be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an operating budget of Revenues for these funds for the Police Jury of Rapides Parish, during the same period.

SECTION 2. The attached estimates of expenditures for certain funds are hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for these funds for the Police Jury of Rapides Parish during the same period.

SECTION 3. The adoption of this operating budget of expenditures be and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.

SECTION 4. Amounts are available for expenditure only to the extent included within the 2026 budget.

SECTION 5. The Treasurer shall have the authority to make any changes and amendments to any agencies, departments, functions, characters and funds within the adopted budget as she deems necessary provided that the provisions of LA R.S. 39:1310 (A) are followed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this the 8 th day of December, 2025.

RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY BUDGET 2026

Below is a summarized copy of the adopted 2026 budget. A detailed copy of the 2026 budget is attached and may be reviewed at the Finance Department of the Rapides Parish Police Jury Office, 701 Murray Street, Suite 201, Alexandria, LA 71301.

FUND BEG BALANCE EXPENDITURES CONTINGENCIES

& REVENUE

General Fund 13,890,345.58 11,949,447.13 1,940,898.45 Admin Fund 1,287,397.88 1,287,397.88 Public Works Fund 7,227,623.27 6,842,881.72 384,741.55 Road District 1-A Fund 1,001,702.04 1,001,702.04 Road District 1-B Fund 2,224,343.64 2,224,343.64 Road District 2-B Fund - Sub Dist 1 1,023,113.63 1,023,113.63 Road District 2-B Fund - Sub Dist 2 1,233,332.98 1,233,332.98 Road District 2-C Fund 8,001,991.54 8,001,991.54 Road District 3-A Fund 4,956,663.45 4,956,663.45 Road District 5-A Fund 20,000.00 20,000.00 Road District 6-A Fund 1,622,886.69 1,622,886.69 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

Road District 7-A Fund 2,969,167.44 2,969,167.44 Road District 9-B Fund 2,041,819.56 2,041,819.56 Road District 10-A Fund 5,751,616.97 5,751,616.97 Road District 36-A Fund 6,814,726.38 6,814,726.38 Fire District #2 Fund 10,885,241.45 7,008,406.33 3,876,835.12 Fire District #3 Fund 4,682,923.72 2,426,378.61 2,256,545.11 Fire District #4 Fund 1,717,507.57 1,466,272.49 251,235.08 Fire District #5 Fund 1,738,359.17 721,881.65 1,016,477.52 Fire District #6 Fund 1,338,486.49 995,185.18 343,301.31 Fire District #7 Fund 1,038,670.67 1,038,670.67 Fire District #8 Fund 1,408,731.58 797,309.34 611,422.24 Fire District #9 Fund 361,851.84 147,470.69 214,381.15 Fire District #10 Fund 374,338.53 353,260.83 21,077.70 Fire District #11 Fund 664,672.66 481,412.76 183,259.90 Fire District #14 Fund 332,686.93 211,987.50 120,699.43 Fire District #15 Fund 450,332.07 303,908.87 146,423.20 Fire District #16 Fund 295,728.30 142,525.00 153,203.30 Fire District #17 Fund 881,711.72 172,876.05 708,835.67 Fire District #18 Fund 1,643,044.83 553,636.61 1,089,408.22 Fire District #19 Fund 168,937.75 168,937.75 Criminal Court Fund 2,719,983.20 2,719,983.20 Civil Service Fund 190,245.47 190,245.47 Cotile Recreation Fund 379,961.03 379,961.03 Litter Court 3,875.40 3,875.40 Capital Improvement Fund 70,000.00 70,000.00 RSCC Transportation Grant 50,000.00 50,000.00 State Adult Drug Court 385,560.00 385,560.00 Ward 9 Recreation Fund 1,824,875.08 1,614,740.34 210,134.74 Title IV Juvenile Grant Fund 384,691.33 48,390.25 336,301.08 RAPC Building 50,001.25 50,001.25 Behavioral Health Court 1,422,330.00 381,802.01 1,040,527.99 SWA Fund 700,000.00 700,000.00 RETIP Truancy Reduction Grant Fund 23,526.00 23,526.00 Renaissance Home Fund 2,422,952.10 2,422,952.10 9th Judicial District Court Non-Support Fund 280,292.72 280,292.72 Courthouse Parking Fund 128,076.00 128,076.00 American Rescue Plan 4,750,000.00 4,750,000.00 LATCF 20,000.00 20,000.00 Juvenile Bonds & Fines 8,800.00 8,800.00 9th JDC Juvenile Expense Fund 9,050.00 8,000.00 1,050.00 Coliseum Office Complex Fund 1,225,951.02 1,225,951.02 Drug Court Bonds & Fines Fund 66,000.00 17,841.00 48,159.00 Opioid Settlement Fund 2,700,000.00 498,395.20 2,201,604.80 Court Reporter Fund 100,000.00 39,541.00 60,459.00 911 Communication District Fund 6,161,610.00 4,983,107.61 1,178,502.39 Buckeye Recreation District Fund 398,235.65 232,210.26 166,025.39 Senior Citizen Fund 1,247,705.79 1,247,705.79 Cotile Recreation Improvement Fund 370,000.00 370,000.00 Esler Field Grant 456,000.00 456,000.00 Mosquito Grant Fund 7,225.00 7,225.00 Civil Defense Fund 687,317.91 466,562.39 220,755.52 Health Unit Fund 3,492,005.79 1,296,602.52 2,195,403.27 Motor Vehicle Fund 95,000.00 76,945.00 18,055.00 Buckeye Recreation Construction Fund 550,000.00 550,000.00 Auto/Property Insurance Fund 3,600.00 0.00 3,600.00 Road District 2B-1 Construction Fund 2,200,000.00 2,200,000.00 Public Safety Fund 6,500.00 6,500.00 SAMSA ERO Grant Fund 400,000.00 400,000.00 Sales Tax Reserve Fund 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 Ward 9 Recreation Bond Fund 1,076,266.41 434,450.00 641,816.41 Fire District 9 Bond Fund 153,903.41 98,588.03 55,315.38 Sales Tax Fund 195,867,390.86 195,867,390.86 Hotel-Motel Tax Fund 2,335,510.76 2,335,510.76 Unemployment Trust Fund 690,000.00 690,000.00 Coliseum Bond Fund 2,081,428.62 1,653,125.00 428,303.62 OEWD-WIOA Program 1,363,182.00 1,363,182.00 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2025

TOTAL 327,639,009.13 305,484,250.59 22,154,758.54

There being no further business on motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris the meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.