Public notices for Sept. 25, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CIT
Y HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
August 17, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on August 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners, Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Troy Lombardo, Matthew Tycer, Michael Wise, and Marc Felterman in attendance. Deborah Garber and Adam Mayon were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Simon Gottung, Deputy Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorneys; Timothy Connell and Victor Garcia, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”); MST1 Alberto Perez, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Robert Karam and Philip Chauvin, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blan-chard, GIS Engineering; St. Mary Parish Councilman Les Rulf; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of July, 2026 be re- ceived and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of July, 2026 be paid. Mr. Lombardo seconded that motion, which carried un- animously.
Alberto Perez reported that there were 2,541 total transits in July through the VTS zone, averaging 82 per day, which was a 19.1% increase from 2025.
Timothy Connell introduced Victor Garcia as part of their team. He also reported that: (i) Dredge Arulaq is currently in the shipyard for annual maintenance so the Dredge Newport will be heading down to the Bar Channel to keep it agitated and dredged out; (ii) a major change is tentatively coming in FY27 to dredging processes that will affect how the Corps manages contracts nationwide called the “Hopper Program” and in FY28 as the “Cutterhead Program”. It is un- known how it will affect the specialty-built Brice dredge but hopefully it can be insulated from it. The main focus is on consolidation and running it from the national level, which will offer better pricing.
Charles Brittingham reported: (i) he will do some digging on the new Corps programs Tim Connell mentioned; and (ii) the House and Senate have passed their respective CR to fund the government until December and does not believe there will be a government shutdown.
Michael Knobloch reported: (i) we have received approval from FP&C to proceed on the warehouse re-roofing project and hope to be able to begin in October after our current tenant vacates the property; (ii) we successfully submitted our FY26 Port Security Grant program application prior to the July 24th deadline; (iii) our forklift was delivered last week so we will submit our final reimbursement for the FY23 US Marine Highways grant; (iv) the MARAD agreement for FY25 US Marine Highways grant has been approved by MARAD so T. Baker Smith will provide bid specs for equipment procurement by October 1st; and (v) we will be requesting funding from FY 2026 US Marine Highways Program (USMHP) Grant Program, with application due on August 31st, which he requested ap- proval. It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Tycer that the following resolution be submitted for $864,483.37 for equipment and be matched by $216,120.84 local funds, which resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District does hereby authorize and support the submission of its proposed funding request entitled “Procuring Cargo Transloading Equipment – Phase 4C” to the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) “FY 2026 US Marine Highways Program” (USMHP) Grant Program. In addition, since the project totals $1,080,604.22 , the MCHTD requests $864,483.37 from the FY 2026 USMHP program and agrees to provide a local, non- federal match of $216,120.84.
Philip Chauvin reported the following on the West Dock Project: (i) Sealevel Construction was the low bidder at $30,626,038.25, only slightly above the engineer’s probable cost by $49,000. Mr. Glover moved to authorize Mr. Wade to execute FP&C’s Concurrence in Construction Contract Award based on T. Baker Smith’s recommendation and approve the FP&C and DOTD resolutions Certifying Compliance with Public Bid Laws and Awarding Project, which was seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried unanimously; and (ii) he is in receipt of Sealevel Construction’s 10 day submittal documents.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District has solicited bids for State Project No. H.014774 (332) in accordance with the current bid laws of the state of Louisiana, including, but not limited to R.S. 38:2211 et. seq; and
Whereas, the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District has submitted to DOTD Certification of proof of publication, one (1) copy of the bid proposals and bid bonds as submitted by each of the three (3) lowest bidders, a legible copy of the bid tabulation of all bids received, and certified to be correct by the En- gineer and an authorized official of the Sponsor, a copy of the engineer’s recommendation, contract documents, Notice of Award of Contract, and a copy of the recordation data in the Clerk of Court’s Office.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Morgan City Harbor and Termina District has re- ceived bids on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal’s West Side Dock Expansion project under the Louisiana Port Construction & Development Priority Program; and
WHEREAS, T. Baker Smith has recommended that award of contract be made to the lowest qualified bidder; Sealevel Construction, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, Regular session, assembled on this 17th day of August, 2026, acting pursuant to the recommendation of T. Baker Smith that the Base Bid in the Amount of $30,626,038.25 by Sealevel Construction, Inc. be accepted and a contract be awarded to them.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) has received bids on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for its West Side Dock Expansion, which is identified by Louisiana Facility Planning and Control under Project No. 36-P15-23-01; and
WHEREAS, T. Baker Smith, the District’s engineer on this project, has recommended the award of the contract for this project to the lowest qualified bidder: Sealevel Construction, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District at a Regular Meeting, as- sembled on this 17th day of August, 2026, that the Base Bid in the Amount of $30,626,038.25 by Sealevel Construction, Inc. be accepted, a contract be awarded to Sealevel Construction, Inc. and the District provide all appropriate funding needed to award the base bid and any change orders for said West Side Dock Expansion project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to do any and all acts and things on behalf and in the name of the District that he deems necessary, proper, or that may be required in regards for the award and execution of said contract and ap- proval of any or all alternates and any related change order.
Bill Blanchard reported the following on the Access Channel Dredging Project: (i) tomorrow will be a pre-bid meeting, with bids due on August 25th; and (ii) a gate code has been received for contractors to be able to view the right of entry.
Cindy Cutrera reported: (i) the Mississippi River Commission will hold their annual public low water meeting on August 21st at our dock and is currently working on our public testimony and public comment letter. She and Simon will be riding the boat down from Krotz Springs then will meet up with Mac and take some of the commissioners on an industry boat tour and hopefully return in time for the reception at Nico Bella. She reminded commissioners if they plan to attend the reception and are bringing a guest to please RSVP so that we can have the name tags ready; (ii) she, Mac and Simon attended GICA in New Orleans, which always provides an excellent way to communicate with the Corps, Coast Guard, DOTD and marine operators; (iii) she made a presentation at the BTNEP Quarterly Management meeting held in Morgan City about port operations, industrial activities around our area, channel maintenance and beneficial use. Mike Brocato of the Levee District also presented on flood control in St. Mary Parish; and (iv) she, along with Mac, Simon, Mike, Tori and Shelley attended USCG Day and thanked them for having us. Mac reminded the commissioners that we are hosting the monthly CPRA meeting here at the Port Wednesday and asked any available commissioners to please attend.
Simon Gottung reported: (i) lots of preparation has gone into preparing our facilities for not only the Low Water Tour but also for the CPRA meeting, including rebranding; (ii) we received the 55,000 lb forklift last week with attachments; (iii) we have agreed to provide Saronic support services during their sea trials for 2 more vessels this year, progressing to 14 in 2027 and 25 in 2028; and (iv) we provided a de mobilzation lift for Weeks Marine Captain Frank.
Gerard Bourgeois presented: (i) a lease agreement between the District and St. Mary Levee District with a term of five (5) years and an option of another five (5) years in the annul amount of $44,940. Mr. Tycer moved to authorize Mr. Adams to execute said lease, which was seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), the governing authority of said District, that Ben A. Adams, President, be and is hereby authorized to sign a lease agreement in consideration of the sum of $44,940.00 per annum, with the St. Mary Levee District, for the lease of approximately 2,685 square feet of office space located at 7327 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana together with parking and lobby access areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ben A. Adams, President, be auth-orized and directed to do any and all act and things necessary, proper, or that may be required to carry out and accomplish the transactions contemplated with regards to said lease and/or supplemental agreement with the St. Mary Levee District.
(ii) Right of Entry from the Corps for open water dredging around Crew Boat Cut above Disposal Area I. Mr. Tycer moved to authorize Mr. Adams to execute said Right of Entry, which was seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried unanimously; and (iii) presented proposed tariff rate changes due to recent market re- search by Mr. Gottung and Mr. Wade. Mr. Lombardo moved to ratify the Tariff as proposed, which was seconded by Mr. Wise and carried unanimously.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Wise and seconded by Mr. Mayon that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
________________
Matthew K.
Glover, Secretary
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
September 8, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in special session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on September 8, 2026 at 12:01 p.m. Deborah Garber, Vice-President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Marc Felterman, Matthew Glover, Troy Lombardo, Adam Mayon, Matthew Tycer and Michael Wise in attendance. Ben Adams was absent. Also present at the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Simon Gottung, Deputy Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; and Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; and Kevan Keiser, GIS Engineering.
Mr. Bourgeois noted the purpose of the special meeting was to discuss and take action on the Access Channel Dredging at Bollinger, and presented that the bid opening was held on September 1st, with Settoon Construction being the lowest bidder with a base bid in the amount of $506,796.31 and Alternate No. 1 Bid Amount of $23,696.21 and Mr. Keiser, as engineer, recommended award. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize Mr. Wade to execute Concurrence in Construction Contract Award, which was seconded by Mr. Wise and carried unanimously; and Mr. Mayon moved to Certify Compliance with the Public Bid Laws, which was seconded by Mr. Tycer and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) has received bids on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for its Access Channel Dredging project, which is identified by Louisiana Facility Planning and Control under Project No. 36-P15-23-01; and
WHEREAS, GIS Engineering, LLC, the District’s engineer on this project, has recommended the award of the contract for this project to the lowest qualified bidder: Settoon Construction, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District at a Special Meeting, as- sembled on this 8th day of September, 2026, that the Base Bid in the Amount of $506,796.31 and Alternate 1 in the Amount of $23.696.21 by Settoon Construction, Inc. be accepted, a contract be awarded to Settoon Construction, Inc. and the District provide all appropriate funding needed to award the base bid and any change orders for said Access Channel Dredging project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director, be and is hereby authorized and directed to do any and all acts and things on behalf and in the name of the District that he deems necessary, proper, or that may be required in regards for the award and execution of said contract and ap- proval of any or all alternates and any related change order.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) has solicited bids for its Access Channel Dredging project, which is identified by Louisiana Facility Planning and Control under Project No. 36-P15-23-01 in accordance with the current bid laws of the state of Louisiana, including, but not limited to R.S. 38:2211 et. seq.; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, in Special session, assembled on this 8th day of September, 2026, do hereby certify that the bidding procedures comply with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2211, et. seq.
BE IT FURTHUR RESOLV-ED that Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to do any and all acts and things on behalf and in the name of the District that he deems necessary, proper, or that may be re- quired in regards to the certification of said bidding.
Mr. Bourgeois brought up that Cindy Cutrera will be retiring soon to spend more time with family and after a unanimous rollcall vote, the agenda was ex- panded to discuss hiring of Brady Borel. After discussion, Mr. Glover moved to authorize the hiring of Brady Borel for the position of co- ordinator, at a salary of $75,000, which was seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried un- animously.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Glover and seconded by Ms. Garber that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
________________
Matthew Glover, Secretary
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Vs. No. 140674 Div “C”
Daniel Paul Fangue Jr. AKA Daniel Paul Fangue and Nicole Manuel Fangue
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all building and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known, designated and described as LOT 5-P OF THE BAYOU VISTA SUBDIVISION, according to a map of said subdivision as drawn by T.F. Kramer, C.E., and Surveyor of Franklin, Louisiana, dated April 10, 1956 and recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 9-K, Entry No. 95,083, which has an address of 117 Moon Road, Morgan City, LA 70380.
to satisfy the sum of $152,032.32, with interest thereon at 2.75% per annum from August 1, 2025 until paid in full. Plaintiff is owed or will be owed the following charges as they ac- crue or are in- curred: a) all ex- penses incurred in enforcing the Note and Mortgage including reasonable attorney fees as allowed by the Note and Mortgage; b) if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the Mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgage’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the Mortgage and applicable law, such as late charges, es- crow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by filing a payoff amount into the record pursuant to La. Code of Civ. Procedure Art. 3721; and c) all law charges, costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including, without limitation, sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, and court costs, all as permitted by the Note or Mortgage being enforced by this proceeding as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, ac- cording to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 28th day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 20th day of August A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 25 and Oct. 21, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Con-stitution, that on September 17, 2026, Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (“Delta South”), a natural gas public utility having facilities to permit the local distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the parishes listed below, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commis-sion (“LPSC”) its Evaluation Report pursuant to its Gas Operation Rate Stabilization Plan (“RSP”) Rider for the test year ended June 30, 2026 (“TY 2026”), in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-37345. Delta South’s Gas Opera-tions RSP filing, if approved by the LPSC as filed, will result in a rate increase of approximately $9.30 million annually in- clusive of impacts due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), effective as of December 16, 2026.
Affected Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cal-casieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tam-many, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington.
Delta South’s RSP filing for the 2026 Test Year reflects an Earned Return on Equity (“EROE”) of 5.30% and pursuant to the RSP’s cost of service sharing mechanism, the EROE requires a rate adjustment by Delta South. It is estimated that the requested net rate increase will have the following effect on average monthly bills: a Resi-dential customer using 27 CCF will increase approximately $4.99; and a Small Commer-cial-Firm Service customer using 155 CCF will increase approximately $28.65.
The Company’s filing and its at- tachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Telephone:
(225) 342-3157
Toll Free (800)
256-2397
DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish School Board Office of Special Education has Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP’s dated through June 30, 2021 for students who have not received services since that time or may not have received services at all. Al- though no longer needed for special education services, the records may be needed by parents and/or the student for Social Security benefits or other purposes. If the parent or student would like to obtain these records, please come to the Office of Special Education, 402 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA, between September 01 through September 30, 2026, or send a written request for the records to the St. Mary Parish School Board, Of- fice of Special Education, P.O. Drawer 580, Franklin, LA 70538-0580. Be sure to include your current mailing address in your request. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00. If the records are not claimed by September 30, 2026, they will be destroyed.
Adv. Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Atchafalaya River Estates, LLC
Vs. 136188
Div “H”
Cajun Sunrise, LLC
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ Of FiFa issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
All property, real and personal, rights and credits of Cajun Sunrise, LLC listed above, in the manner prescribed by law, which shall in- clude, without limitation:
a) Immovable property of Cajun Sunrise, LLC, specifically described as:
THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BELONGING TO BERWICK, L.L.C, SITUATED IN SECTIONS 17, 24, & 28, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH - RANGE 12 EAST, SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Beginning at a found re-bar located along the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive and its intersection with the eastern boundary line of Willowcrest Subdivision, being the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Willowcrest Subdivision designated by the letter “A”, the Point of Beginning, the Lambert Coordinates of which are X = 3,311,581.38 and Y = 443,840.61; thence North 20° 32’ 02” East along the eastern boundary line of Willowcrest Subdivision a distance of 1838.74’, more or less, to a point along the apparent bank line of the Lower Atchafalaya River designated by the letter “B”; thence South 85° 49’ 32” East along the apparent bank line of the Lower Atchafalaya River a distance of 848.80’, more or less, to a point designated by the letter “C”; thence South 68° 55’ 17” East along the ap- parent bank line of the Lower Atchafalaya River a distance of 602.16’, more or less, to a point designated by the letter “D”; thence South 34° 31’ 54” West a distance of 2353.45’ to a set 3/4” iron pipe on the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive designated by the letter “E”; thence North 55° 19’ 43” West along the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive a distance of 360.11’ to a set 3/4” iron pipe designated by the letter “F”; thence North 55° 32’ 41” West along the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive a distance of 513.18’ to a found rebar designated by the letter “A”, the Point of Beginning.
The above tract of land is more clearly shown and delineated as Tract AABCDEFA@ comprising 55.81 acres upon a plat captioned APlan of Land showing a Portion of Property of Berwick, L.L.C., as per C.O.B. 16-B, Entry No. 142,501, being Tract AABCDEFA@, Situated in Sections 17, 24, & 28, T 15 S - R 12 E, Southwestern Land District, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.@ This des- cription is based on the survey made by Lamon G. Miller, Registered Professional Land Surveyor of Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., Engineers and Land Surveyors, Franklin, Louisiana, Drawing No. 12205-1, dated December 11, 2007, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part thereof, together with any buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, and appertenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
The above des- cribed property in- cludes Lot 12A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition, as shown on a plat entitled APlan of Land showing Willowcrest Subdivision Addition@ prepared by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., dated August 14, 2009, and recorded under Entry No. 316987, records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
LESS AND EX- CEPT:
1. A 75’ wide Canal, approximately 3.60 acres, conveyed to W-C Canal Co., LLC under Entry No. 317022
2. Lot 2A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317056
3. Lot 5A & the South 2 of Lot C-1 Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317059
4. Lots 15A & 16A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317061
5. Lot 4A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317058
6. Lot 14A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317060
7. Lot 17A & the North 2 of Lot C-1 Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317062
8. Lot 1A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317055
9. Lot 3A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317057
10. Tract JEFGHIJ sold to ATCHAFALAYA RIVER ESTATES, LLC under Entry No. 325749
11. Lot 1B Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 326470
12. Lot 13A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 335774
b) 100% of the membership interest in and to W-C Canal Co., LLC (TIN xx-xxx7196), and any certificate evidencing the existence of said interests, namely Certificate No. 1 in said company, as transferred to Cajun Sunrise, LLC in the Act of Exchange dated August 1, 2013 and recorded in COB 280, page 186, Entry No. 317022 of the records of St. Mary Parish; and
c) Twenty One (21) credits of bottomland hardwoods wetlands mitigation purchased by Cajun Sunrise, LLC from Louisiana Wetlands, LLC pursuant to Agreement of March 20, 2008 which credits were associated with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit No. MVN-2006-3227-WDD.
to satisfy the sum of EIGHT HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 69/100 ($803,454.69) DOLLARS, PLUS COSTS AND JUDICIAL INTEREST FROM DATE OF JUDICIAL DEMAND and also, all costs as well as your own costs and charges, as well as all sheriffs costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 28th day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 20th day of August A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 25 and Oct. 21, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, As Trustee For
Freddie Mac SLST 2024-1 Participation Interest Trust
Vs. No. 139870 Div “B”
Nsikan Mianaekere St. Martin
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, ly- ing and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, be- ing known designated and des-cribed as LOT NO. 6 OF MARQUIS MANOR SUBDIVISION, as shown on plan of land prepared from Tract survey by Lee B. Delaune, registered land surveyor, dated December 16, 1972, prepared by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. and Surveyors, recorded on April 2, 1974 in St. Mary Parish COB 18-I, Entry No. 157,915.
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 70/100 ($224,674.70) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 3.875% per annum from June 1, 2024, to- gether with ac- crued late charges in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional de- linquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, assessments, re- pairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 28th day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 16th day of September A. D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 25 and Oct. 21, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR
MEETING
September 17, 2026
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with JP Hebert presiding and the following board members present: Mike Thomason, Andrew Mancuso, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Ortiz, and with Carla Davis and William Hidalgo absent.
Also present: Michael Brocato, Executive Director; Tucker Manuel, O&M Technician; Bill Bourgeois; Gerard Bourgeois; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Aug 13 minutes. After a second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Mancuso mov-ed to approve. Following Mr. Ortiz’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to approve the resolution to authorize Mr. Hi- dalgo to sign a CEA with the Department of Treasury to receive funding from ap- propriations. After a second by Mr. Thomason, the
motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve Olsson’s modeling efforts proposal. Mr. Mancuso second the motion which passed un- animously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to approve the Foreign Trade Zone application for Cameron and TransOcean. After a second by Mr. Ortiz the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve Phase 2 of the Bayou Teche Drainage Project with Miller Engineers. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuo moved to approve Change Order 1 & 2 with Sealevel for pump station 9 of the TE168 project. After a second by Mr. Thomason the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Hebert ask-ed for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Mancuso moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux was carried unanimously.
Attest:
________________
Kenneth
Arceneaux, Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee
District
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) NEW & UNUSED ASV MAX SERIES RT-135 FORESTRY COMPACT TRACK
LOADER, OR
EQUIVALENT
Sealed bids will be received on Thursday October 15, 2026, by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCH&TD), 7327 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA 70380. At exactly 10:00 A.M. CT all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Subsequent to the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Executive Director for awarding, re- jecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation.
Proposed equipment is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). Any bid received that does not comply with this requirement will be rejected. BABAA-compliance certification will be required, prior to an award is made and purchase order issued for propsoed equipment is purchased.
Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be ac- cessed at www.centralbidding.com. The direct link to submit electronic bids for all MCH&TD contracts is: https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=60. To view the bid documents, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Bidding. Vendors/Contractors will have the op- tion to submit their bids & bid bonds (if applicable) electronically through Central Bidding by digital copy. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
Specifications and bid forms are also on file at the office of T. Baker Smith LLC, 412 South Van Ave, in Houma, Louisiana, and may be obtained by prospective bidders at no cost. Please contact OWNER’S AGENT, Philip Chauvin, Jr., at 985-223-9228 or by email at philip.chauvin@tbsmith.com with regards to the specifications or for any clarifications or information about the bid documents.
Written evidence of the auth- ority of the person signing the bid shall be submitted at the time of bidding unless the bidder has complied with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(5).
The LOWEST qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the MCH&TD. The MCH&TD re- serves the right to select a higher priced item where, in the judgment of the Executive Director of the MCH&TD, such item is of superior quality or design or would be more suitable for the purpose intended. The MCH&TD further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, adjust quantities by in- creasing or de- creasing, and to waive all informalities.
Cash discounts, if offered, will be taken into consideration in determining the low bidder. DISCOUNTS LESS THEN THIRTY (30) DAYS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN MAKING AN AWARD. Beginning date for discount period shall be determined by date of invoice or date of delivery whichever occurs last.
A Bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered re- sponsive, Bid Proposals must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the conditions of the Invitation to Bidders; (b) be made on the Proposal Forms provided and submitted intact as part of the Contract Documents; (c) be accompanied by the required items listed in the appropriate sections of the Bidding documents.
Successful bidders must have or register for a Louisiana Department of Revenue Louisiana Taxpayer Ac- cess Point (LaTAP) account. The envelope shall be marked with the bid number, bid title, name, and address and state license number (if applicable) of the Bidder as set forth in the Invitation to Bidders. The MCH&TD re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with State Bid Law.
/s/ Raymond “Mac” Wade
RAYMOND “MAC” WADE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Adv. Sept. 25 and
Oct. 2, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The following ordinance having been introduced at a duly convened meeting on August 25, 2026, was offered for final adoption by Pastor Bias and seconded by Mr. Hutchinson:
ORDINANCE NO. 26 - 15
An ordinance authorizing the continued levy of a hotel occupancy tax within the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana; directing that such hotel occupancy tax in the District will be used to provide funds for economic development projects in accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), acting through this Morgan City Council as its governing authority (the “Governing Auth- ority”), created the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on August 22, 2023, pursuant to Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 33:9038.42, inclusive) (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the District may use local and state sales tax, ad valorem, and/or hotel occupancy tax revenues or increments pursuant to and in accordance with the Act to provide funds needed to finance economic development projects as defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:9038.39 permits economic development districts such as the District to levy hotel occupancy taxes at a rate up to two percent (2%) for authorized purposes; and
WHEREAS, the District is currently levying a hotel occupancy tax of 2% (the “Tax”) through September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, no registered voters reside within the boundaries of the District and therefore La. R.S. 33:9038.39 permits the Governing Authority to levy the Tax for authorized purposes without the necessity of holding an election thereon, and this Governing Authority now wishes to proceed with the continued levy and imposition of the Tax for the purposes permitted by the Act; and
WHEREAS, this Governing Authority now wishes to provide for the continued levy and collection of the Tax, which shall be assessed, collected, administered and enforced in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2D of Subtitle II, Chapter 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (the “Uniform Local Sales Tax Code”), as it may be amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED by the Morgan City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:
SECTION 1. In accordance with the Act, there has been published two times in the Daily Review, the official journal of the City (the “Official Journal”), a notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, des- cribing the levy of the Tax and informing the citizens of the date of consideration of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. According to the certificate of the Registrar of Voters for the Parish of St. Mary attached hereto as Exhibit B, no registered voters presently reside within the District. Under the authority of the Act, there is hereby levied and imposed a 2% hotel occupancy tax, be- ginning October 1, 2026, and continuing through September 30, 2029 (the “Tax”).
SECTION 3. The Tax shall be collected by a “Collector,” which term shall mean and include the entity from time-to-time collecting hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of the City. The current Collector for the Tax is the St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department.
SECTION 4. The Tax shall be collected on the basis of the applicable integrated bracket schedule prescribed by the Collector of Revenue, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Section 304 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (La. R.S. 47:304). The dealers shall remit the Tax collected to the Collector and comply with the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, particularly La. R.S. 47:337.29, the proportionate part of the sales and use taxes collected in accordance with said integrated bracket schedule.
SECTION 5. For the purpose of compensating the dealer in accounting for and remitting the Tax, each dealer shall be allowed compensation on the amount of all Tax due and accounted for and remitted to the Collector equivalent to the amount allowed for sales and use taxes of the City. Said compensation shall be in the form of a deduction in submitting his/her re- port and/or reports and paying the amount due by the dealer, provided the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment, and provided the amount of any credit claimed for the Tax already paid to a wholesaler shall not be deducted in computing the commission allowed the dealer hereunder.
SECTION 6. The interest on unpaid Tax provided for by La. R.S. 47:337.69 shall be at the same rate as allowed for sales and use taxes in the City.
SECTION 7. Any penalties permitted to be imposed by the Collector pursuant to the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be imposed, when applicable, in amounts, percentages or rates equivalent to those allowed for sales and use taxes of the City.
SECTION 8. The Collector is authorized to em- ploy private counsel to assist in the collection of any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance, or to represent him/her in any proceeding under this Or- dinance. If any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance are referred to an attorney at law for collection, an additional charge of attorney fees, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of such Tax, penalties and interest due, shall be paid by the tax debtor.
SECTION 9. Should the interest, penalties or attorney fees herein, or the combined interest, penalties and attorney fees be declared to be in excess of limits provided by other law, including relevant jurisprudence, then the maximum interest, penalties and attorney fees allowed by such other law shall apply.
SECTION 10. The Collector is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to carry into effect the provisions of this Ordinance, to appoint deputies, assistants or agents to assist it in the performance of its duties, and in pursuance thereof to make and enforce such rules as it may deem necessary.
SECTION 11. The entire proceeds of the Tax as received by the District shall continue to be deposited into a special trust fund heretofore created and designated “Morgan City Hotel/Motel Economic Development District Trust Fund” (the “Trust Fund”), and shall be used by the Governing Authority for those economic development projects and purposes permitted pursuant to the Act. All taxes, revenues, funds, assessments, moneys, penalties, fees or other income which may be collected or come into the possession of the Collector un- der any provision or provisions of this Ordinance relating to the Tax described herein, shall be promptly deposited by the Collector for the account of the District in the Trust Fund, heretofore established and maintained for the deposit of such proceeds, which fund shall be maintained as a separate fund, apart from other funds and accounts of the City or other entities, provided, however, any amount which is paid under protest or which is subject to litigation may be transferred to a separate account established by the Collector pending the final determination of the protest or litigation. Out of the funds on de- posit in the Trust Fund, the District shall first pay all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of administering and collecting the Tax (to the extent not already retained by the Collector) and administering the provisions of this Ordinance and as well, the various administrative and enforcement procedures. Such costs and expenses shall be reported by the Collector monthly to the District. After all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax have been paid as provided for above, the remaining balance in the Trust Fund shall be available for appropriation and expenditure by the District solely for the purposes designated and des-cribed in the Act and other applicable law.
SECTION 12. All funds or accounts described herein may be separate funds or accounts or may be a separate accounting within a general or “sweep” fund or account containing monies from multiple sources so long as separate accounting of such monies is maintained.
SECTION 13. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be in conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be controlling.
SECTION 14. The Mayor and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 15. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 16. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance, but this Ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this Ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Ordinance.
SECTION 17. This Ordinance shall be published one time in the Official Journal.
SECTION 18. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Bias, Hutchinson, Do- mangue, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, the 22nd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington Clerk of the
Council
/s/ Lee Dragna Mayor
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic De- velopment District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to continue to levy a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax (the “Tax”) within the District pursuant to the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42, inclusive)(the “Act”). The proceeds of the Tax will continue to be deposited in a special trust fund to be used for the furtherance of economic development projects within the District, all pursuant to the authority of the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, and will at that time hear any and all objections to the proposed continued levy of the Tax within the District.
EXHIBIT B
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
I, Terry Foulcard, the duly appointed St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, do hereby certify to the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic De- velopment District, State of Louisiana (the “District”) that, as of the date set forth below, there are no qualified electors located within the District, the boundaries of which are as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Bras-hear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luth-er King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my signature and official seal of the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, this __th day of August, 2026.
_____________
Terry Foulcard
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on August 25, 2026. Published by title on August 28, 2026.
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 26-17
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing body of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, in regular session convened this 22nd day of September, 2026 that:
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City (“City”) is a duly authorized municipality that is responsible for municipal operations within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, as part of its operation of city government, the City owns and operates various properties; and
WHEREAS, the City is interested in purchasing the property located at 7343 Highway 182 E for use in municipal operations as the Juvenile Services office.
SECTION 2:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of Morgan City, Louisiana that:
(1) The City Council agrees to purchase the property at 7343 Highway 182 E, from Mustin Properties, LLC, for the price of $378,200.00; and
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of 7343 Highway 182 E from Mustin Properties, LLC.
SECTION 3:
All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of law in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hutchinson, Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor at 8:15 am, this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor at 8:30 am on September 23, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on August 25, 2026. Published by title on August 28, 2026.
Mrs. Leonard offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 26-18
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing body of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, in regular session convened this 22nd day of September, 2026 that:
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City (“City”) is a duly authorized municipality that is responsible for municipal operations within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, as part of its operation of city government, the City owns and operates various properties; and
WHEREAS, the City is interested in purchasing the building located at 727 Myrtle Street for use in municipal operations as the Recreation De- partment office.
SECTION 2:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of Morgan City, Louisiana that:
(1) The City Council agrees to purchase the building located at 727 Myrtle Street, from the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce, for the price of $25,000.00; and
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of the building located at 727 Myrtle Street, from the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce.
SECTION 3:
All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be de- clared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of law in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are repealed. This or- dinance shall take effect immediately after passage within the time
prescribed by law.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Hy- mel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor at 8:15 am, this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor at 8:30 am on September 23, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2027, and Ending December 31, 2027.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on October 27, 2026, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on August 25, 2026. Published by title on August 28, 2026.
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 26-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA TO ENACT SECTION 2-6. PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS, OF ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS RE- QUESTS; TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS; TO PROVIDE FOR FEES AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Constitution and the Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., provide for the public’s right to inspect, copy and reproduce public records, subject to exemptions established by law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City desires to establish uniform procedures for the receipt and processing of public records requests and for the assessment of lawful reproduction fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR0 DAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA, THAT:
SECTION 1. PUBLIC REC-ORDS REQUESTS - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
There is hereby enacted in Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Morgan City a section to read substantially as follows:
Sec. 2-6. Public Records Requests.
(a) Compliance with law.
Public records of the City of Morgan City shall be made available for in- spection, copying or reproduction in accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., and other applicable state and federal law. Nothing in this section shall re- quire disclosure of a record or information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure by law.
(b) Custodian and submission of requests.
The Chief Ad- ministrative Officer shall serve as the central receiving point for public records requests directed to the City, except where an- other custodian is designated by law or by the City for particular records. City departments receiving a public records request shall promptly forward the request to the Chief Administrative Officer or other appropriate custodian. Re- quests may be made in any manner permitted by Louisiana law. The City may provide a request form for convenience, but use of the form shall not be re- quired.
(c) Identification and processing of requests.
A request shall reasonably identify the records sought. If the records cannot reasonably be identified from the request, the custodian may seek clarification as permitted by law. The City is not required to answer interrogatories, conduct re- search, provide legal opinions, or create a record that does not exist. Requests shall be processed and records made available within the time and in the manner required by Louisiana law.
(d) Inspection and protection of records.
Public records subject to disclosure shall be available for inspection during regular office or working hours. No fee shall be charged solely for inspection or examination of public records, except as otherwise authorized by law. The custodian may take reasonable measures to protect records from alteration, destruction, loss or removal.
(e) Copies, electronic records and redactions.
A person entitled to inspect a public record may request a copy or reproduction in accordance with Louisiana law. Records may be provided in paper or electronic form when reasonably available. The City shall not be re- quired to create a new record or convert a record into a format in which it is not maintained unless otherwise required by law. When a record contains information exempt from disclosure, the custodian may redact or segregate the exempt information and provide the remaining public portion as required by law.
(f) Fees.
The City may establish and collect reasonable fees for making copies of public records, including the transmission of electronic copies, as authorized by La. R.S. 44:32 and other applicable law. The City’s current Public Records Request Fee Schedule shall be maintained by the custodian and posted or otherwise made readily accessible to the public. The custodian may provide an estimate and require advance payment of applicable fees before production. When specialized reproduction or outside services are reasonably necessary, the requestor may be charged the actual lawful cost to the extent permitted by law. Any fee specifically established by state or federal law shall control.
(g) Governing law.
This section shall be interpreted and applied consistently with the Louisiana Public Records Law and other applicable law. In the event of a conflict, applicable state or federal law shall control.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The City Clerk, with the advice of the City Attorney and approval of the Mayor, may develop forms and ad- ministrative procedures reasonably necessary to implement this ordinance, provided that no such form or procedure shall restrict a right granted by law or impose a fee not authorized by law.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall re- main in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. RE- PEALER
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5. EF- FECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with law following final adoption and publication.
THUS DONE, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at its regular meeting held on the 22nd day of September, 2026, after a public hearing having been held in accordance with law.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Certified approv-ed and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 8:15 am, this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor at 8:30 am on September 23, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington, Clerk
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS
FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) NEW & UNUSED MOBILE TELESCOPING CRANE
GROVE GRT780, OR
EQUIVALENT
Sealed bids will be received on Thursday October 15, 2026, by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCH&TD), 7327 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA 70380. At exactly 10:00 A.M. CT all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Subsequent to the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Executive Director for awarding, re- jecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation.
Proposed equipment is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). Any bid received that does not comply with this requirement will be rejected. BABAA-compliance certification will be required, prior to an award is made and purchase order issued for propsoed equipment is purchased.
Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at www.centralbidding.com. The direct link to submit electronic bids for all MCH&TD contracts is: https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=60. To view the bid documents, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Bidding. Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds (if applicable) electronically through Central Bidding by digital copy. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
Specifications and bid forms are also on file at the office of T. Baker Smith LLC, 412 South Van Ave, in Houma, Louisiana, and may be obtained by prospective bidders at no cost. Please contact OWNER’S AGENT, Philip Chauvin, Jr., at 985-223-9228 or by email at philip.chauvin@tbsmith.com with regards to the specifications or for any clarifications or information about the bid documents.
Written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid shall be submitted at the time of bidding unless the bidder has complied with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(5).
The LOWEST qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the MCH&TD. The MCH&TD reserves the right to select a higher priced item where, in the judgment of the Executive Director of the MCH&TD, such item is of superior quality or design or would be more suitable for the purpose intended. The MCH&TD further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, adjust quantities by in- creasing or de- creasing, and to waive all informalities.
Cash discounts, if offered, will be taken into consideration in determining the low bidder. DISCOUNTS LESS THEN THIRTY (30) DAYS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN MAKING AN AWARD. Beginning date for discount period shall be determined by date of invoice or date of delivery whichever occurs last.
A Bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered re- sponsive, Bid Proposals must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the conditions of the Invitation to Bidders; (b) be made on the Proposal Forms provided and submitted intact as part of the Contract Documents; (c) be accompanied by the required items listed in the appropriate sections of the Bidding documents.
Successful bidders must have or register for a Louisiana Department of Revenue Louisiana Taxpayer Ac- cess Point (LaTAP) account. The envelope shall be marked with the bid number, bid title, name, and address and state license number (if applicable) of the Bidder as set forth in the Invitation to Bidders. The MCH&TD re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with State Bid Law.
/s/ Raymond “Mac” Wade
RAYMOND “MAC” WADE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
Adv. Sept. 25 &
Oct. 2, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
September 1, 2026
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order.
Pastor Steve Manville with Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led in unison.
A Moment of Silence was given to the late Mr. Russel Cremaldi, who served as City Attorney for the City of Patterson for 35-plus years, and to the family of singer Dolly Parton.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present.
Police Chief Garrett Grogan and C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering were in attendance.
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry, to dispense with the reading and approve the August 11, 2026 minutes. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Beverly Wanza, Accountant, presented the monthly financial report for July 2026, noting that it is preliminary because the fiscal year 2026 close, beginning balance verification, several bank reconciliations, and the current-year revenue review are still un- derway. Ms. Wanza stated that the adopted fiscal year 2027 budget has not been loaded into CSAS, so she will be presenting the budget for action comparison at tonight’s meeting and advised that her immediate priorities is to complete all bank reconciliations, make sure that nay unsupported balances are carried forward, and are in the correct fiscal year. The other important thing is to complete the fiscal year 2026 closing entries and balance forward and verify the 2027 beginning balances, which council was advised they should see on the next report. Councilmember Mamie Perry made a mo- tion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, to accept the monthly financial report. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no public comments.
The City of Patterson honored its hometown hero, Mrs. Lauren Rentrop, Louisiana Principal of the Year, with a parade and Key to the City reception. Mrs. Rentrop is principal of Patterson Junior High School. A Key to the City was also presented to Ms. Rachel Sanders, St. Mary Parish School Superintendent.
Demetrius Wilson and Mrs. Jones of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center said they will host a Health Screening on October 6, 2026, at West Street Station. On September 12, 2026, they will also do screenings at Skinner’s Barber Shop for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Brenda Thomas with Chez Hope discusses the organization’s services for victims of do- mestic violence, including shelter, protective orders, and legal advocacy. Mayor Grogan reads the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Efremzimbalist Randle of EBP Boxing spoke about the upcoming community boxing event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Berwick Civic Center. They are bringing amateur boxing to the community and are looking for sponsors and community support.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden moved to untable the motion and discuss Ordinance 2026-09, increasing the pay for the Chief of Police. Mayor Grogan ask-ed for a second; no one seconded, and the motion failed.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden moved to table discussion and ap- proval of purchasing a service truck from the Fire De- partment because the city has not received an intergovernmental agreement due to the untimely passing of City Attorney Mr. Russel Cremaldi. Mr. Bowden advised that he would like to table this issue until an interim council can review the intergovernmental agreement for this service truck purchase.
Councilmember Miranda Weinback seconded the mo- tion to table discussion and ap- proval of purchasing a service truck from the Fire De- partment until the interim council reviews the intergovernmental agreement.
William Gil with Planning and Zoning presented to council the rezone request for 1305 Eleventh St., Patterson, LA, to rezone R1 residential to C2 business by Emmanuel Listi ETAl “3.5 AC BD WILLIAMS - SWITCH - VIGUERIE - ST RR - RR LESS SALE 10T 104678 ACQ 37S 247958’ A copy of the minutes from Planning and Zoning was presented to council stating the Planning and Zoning board giving their recommendation to grant the request Councilmember Ray Dewey made the motion to ap- prove the rezoning request and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
William Gil with Planning and Zoning presented to council the rezone request for 0 Park St., Patterson, LA, to rezone R1 residential to C1 business by Emmanuel Listi ETAl “LOT DESIGNATED BLK 11 HAUSMAN BROS AND NORMAN LTD SUBD PER PLAT 3P 44044 BD NORMAN AVE - ELEVENTH ST - HAUSMAN AVE - RAILROAD ACQ 37T 248128”. A copy of the Planning and Zoning minutes was presented to council, stating that the Planning and Zoning board recommended granting the request. Councilmember Ray Dewey made the motion to approve the rezoning re- quest, and Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded it. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Andrew Bienvenu presented the annual increase in water and sewer rates, reflecting the CPI of 3.4%. The new residential and commercial water and sewer rates are detailed, with a flat sewer rate. Residential water impound will be $23.50 for the first 2000 gallons and $9.79 per 1000 gallons after that. In-town commercial rates will be $44.90 for the first 4000 gallons and $13.33 thereafter. Out-of-town residential water will be $27.08 for the first 2,000 gallons and $10.13 per 1,000 gallons thereafter. Out-of-town commercial rates will be $52.04 for the first 4000 gallons and $14.06 thereafter. Residential sewer will be a flat rate of $18.84, then $10.02 per 1000. The commercial flat rate for sewer will be $24.94, then $12.52 per 1000 gallons thereafter.
Mayor Grogan read the Resolution of Respect for Mr. Russel Cre- maldi, City Attorney for the City of Patterson for 35- plus years. Mayor Grogan spoke about Mr. Cremaldi’s integrity, loyalty, and intelligence. The passing of Mr. Cremaldi was a great loss to this city, to our community, and to St. Mary Parish. A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Ray Dewey. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan read the Resolution of Respect for Dolly Parton. A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Ray Dewey. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan asked the council, out of respect for Mr. Russel Cre- maldi, to wait 30 days to announce a new city attorney. Mr. Ed Jones with Edward B. Jones and Associates will be handling all of the city’s paperwork for now. A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden for a period of mourning and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan announced the city has received $25,000 for Economic Development from Act Three of 2026 RLS sales tax dedication from Senator Allain and our state representative. We also re- ceived $25,000 for the renovation of Park Street Park under Act 96961 of 2026, RLS state aid to local government entities, from the same state reps. We received $50,000 with no stated purpose for sales tax dedication from the same state representatives, and $100,000 with no stated purpose from the same act.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering provided updates on the NEPA process for the gas line project and the preconstruction request for funds.
Police Chief Garrett Grogan announced the annual Night Out Against Crime event on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and also reminded everyone of the PHS Alumni picnic on September 19, 2026.
Mayor Grogan announced that the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival will kick off festivities this Thursday with a ribbon-cutting at 5:15 p.m.; after the ribbon- cutting, the rides will begin. The visiting queens will arrive Saturday morning at 9:30 at the tourist building, and the fair will conclude on Monday.
Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux had no comments.
Patrick Jones with the Patterson Housing Authority had no comments.
Andrew Bienvenu discussed the upcoming recreation flag football season and the need for additional mileage to support the Patterson Civic and youth programs.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, a motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan, Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk
Adv. Sept. 25, 2026

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