Public notices for Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Town of Berwick hereby advertises bids for construction of GAS LINE RE- PLACEMENT, BERWICK LOUISIANA as follows:
Owner: THE TOWN OF BERWICK
Project Title: TOWN OF BERWICK NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) LA FY23
PROJECT NO. 693JK325400NGDI
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Town of Berwick Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) LA FY23” will be re- ceived at the Town of Berwick Town Hall, 3225 3rd Street, Berwick, LA 70342. Electronic bids should be submitted to www.centralbidding.com.
The Scope of work for this project includes in- stalling new 2-inch MDPE Gas Lines along River Road and 4-inch MDPE Gas Lines in the North Berwick and Golden Farms Sub Divisions of the Town of Berwick. In result, this scope of work also includes abandoning the existing 2-inch PVC Gas Lines along River Road and abandoning the 2-inch and 4-inch PVC Gas Lines in the North Berwick and Golden Farms Sub Divisions; as well as replacing gas meters and risers and installing new gas valves in all three (3) areas of the total project. This project also includes the connection of the existing 4-inch PE Gas Lines to the Non-Active existing 4-inch PE Gas Lines along Thor- guson Drive and Highway 182.
Bids shall be addressed to the Town of Berwick and delivered to the Town of Berwick Town Hall located at 3225 3rd Street, Berwick, LA 70342 or electronically submitted at www.centralbidding.com no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on October 6th, 2026.
Any bid re- ceived after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. local time on October 6th, 2026, at the Town of Berwick Town Hall, 3225 3rd Street, Berwick, LA 70342.
The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be ex- amined at the office of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc. at 46148 LA Highway 445, Robert, LA 70455. If you would like to examine a set of plans or pick up a set, please contact Jeff Meyers at (225) 268-6925 or jeff@peecinc.com to set up a time. A set of such documents may be obtained from the Engineers by prospective bidders upon payment of a ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLAR ($150.00) deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to james@peecinc.com and is available on www.centralbidding.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing by email to james@peecinc.com.
Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty-five (45) days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid; (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; (3) any Addenda issued; and (4) Bid Bond which MUST always accompany the bid in the correct amount.
A Corporate Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid MUST accompany the bid if the bidder is a corporation.
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on September 24, 2026, at the Town of Berwick Town Hall, located at 3225 3rd Street, Berwick, LA 70342.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the OWNER’S Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Berwick Mayor’s Office at (985) 384 – 8858 no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
The OWNER hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
Adv. Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
September 2, 2026
RE: TTHM 3rd Quarter
Violation 2026
Patterson Water Customers:
The Patterson Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and re- quire the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection by- products (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December I998, EPA set en- forceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the ITHMs and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations for the second quarter of 2026 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAAs are 89 ppb at DBP - 01 - 729 Kem St. and 84 ppb at DBP03 - 508 Taft St; thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with everyone who drinks this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY. If it had been, you would have been notified im- mediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAAS levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
We apologize for any misunderstanding you may have with the water. Rest assured the water is still safe to drink. If this had been an emergency you would have been notified within 24 hours. We are working on solutions to correct the problems. Thank you for your patience as we move forward on this matter.
Sharon Gillum
Water Plant Supervisor
City of Patterson Water System
(985) 992-8105
Adv. Sept. 9 and 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 14, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
VARIANCE REQUEST:
Variance Re- quest for T&S Rentals LLC represented by Randy Tisdale, Jr. for a Variance to deviate from Div. 1.6 Agricultural and Residential Standards; Sec. 1.6.2 Residential Accessory Uses, Building, and Structures; Table 1.6.2; Detached Accessory Building Standards – Setbacks – Front, Generally – behind the principal building in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 3642 Lake Palourde Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380 – Sec. 11 T16S R13E; – Parcel Id# 3524321023.00 – Lot Gaudet – Bayou Boeuf – Freyou – Bailey Acq. 461 344505. (Zon-1510)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
John “Booker Davis”,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 21, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by T&S Rentals LLC represented by Randy Tisdale, Jr. from Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District to Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380 – Sec. 14 T16S R13E; – Parcel Id# 3524261147.00 – Lot BD Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq. 464 345043. (Zon-1513)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 21, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Ana Lilian Lopez Garcia from Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 8697 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA 70380 – Sec. 8 T16S R13E; – Parcel Id# 3344301147.00 – Lot BD Guidroz - Guidroz - Hwy 90 - Boudreaux Less Parcel 8-3 Per 36C 241797 Acq. 373295. (Zon-1511)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2026

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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 ob- tain 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, Office 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
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comments in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
The proposed budget is available for public inspection in the District’s offices at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Belleview Street Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. Aug. 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Sept. 2, 4, 9, 11 and 16, 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
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 140322 Div “G”
Erica N. Walker
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 improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, having a frontage of 58 feet, more or less, on the West side of Washington Street (formerly Second Street and Third Street) by a depth between parallel lines of 100 feet, and being bounded North by Grout Street, East by Washington Street, South by property of Betty W. Smith, formerly estate of William Green and West by property of Jermond Anthony Granger, formerly the remaining property of Austin B. Vilo.
Improvements thereron bear the Municipal No. 909 Washington Street, Patterson, LA 70392.
to satisfy the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-ONE HUNDREDTHS ($84,982.71), TO- GETHER WITH INTEREST THEREON AT RATE OF 6.250% PER ANNUM FROM JUNE 1, 2025, UNTIL PAID; LATE CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $151.48; and all other sums to be specified at the sheriff sale for taxes, insurance and property preservation which may be advanced in the future, and all sums secured by the mortgage, together with reasonable attorney’s fees, 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 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 14th 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.
Monday, the 24th day of August A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 11 and Oct. 7, 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
United States of America, Acting Through The Rural Housing Service, United States
Department of
Agriculture
Vs. No. 140703 Div “B”
The Unopened Succession of Betty Ann Jordan, (A/K/A Betty Ann Gautreaux, Betty Ann Gautreaux Jordan, Betty Ann Jordon, Betty Ann Gautreaux
Jordon)
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 tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, prescriptions and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known, designated and described as Lot 4 of Block “D” of Sucrose Acres Subdivision as shown on a plan of land prepared by T. E. Petermann, dated June 1, 1981, bearing Job No. 81366-S, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 24-I, Entry No. 191,908. The said lot has a frontage of 70 feet on the Northerly side of Mike Drive.
to satisfy the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY- EIGHT 28/100 ($35,248.28) TO- GETHER WITH INTEREST THEREON AT THE RATE OF 6.750% PER ANNUM FROM OCTOBER 27, 2022, UNTIL PAID; PLUS CURRENT LATE CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $309.74, RE- CAPTURE OF SUBSIDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,674.80; AND ALL OTHER SUMS DUE UN- DER THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE, AS SE- CURED BY THE MORTGAGE ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, 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 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 14th 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.
Friday, the 7th day of August A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 11 and Oct. 7, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 AT 10:30 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2026
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the July 16, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
ITEM 5 Ratification of the final actions authorized by the Operating Committee at the Meetings of such Committee held on June 18, 2026
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Discussion on Rodemacher Unit 2
(c) Discussion on LEPA Member City Salary Survey
(d) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Distribution of the Proposed 2027 LEPA Budgets:
1) Rodemacher Unit No. 2
2) Full Requirements
(b) Consideration for Approval of 2027 Meeting Calendar for the LEPA Board of Directors
ITEM 8 AD- JOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in ad- vance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #2
1110 Grace Street *
P.O. Box 922
Morgan City, Louisiana 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE STREET
MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA 70380
JULY 09TH, 2026
6:00 P.M.
The meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 of St. Mary Parish, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Ann Poole, Chairman.
Members Present
•Ann Poole, Chairman
•Norma Skinner
•Nelda Dural
•Tracy Wilson
•Leroy Trim, Director of Recreation
•Kimberlin Mc- Pherson, Administrative Assistant
Guests
•None
Absent
•None
Invocation
•The invocation was given by Ms. Norma Skinner.
Board Member Update
•Ms. Poole welcomed the new board member, Ms. Leslie Skinner.
•Ms. Poole reiterated that she had spoken with Ms. Leslie Skinner, who stated that she did not wish to serve as a member of the board at this present time.
•Mrs. McPherson stated, that she would contact Ms. Lisa Morgan with the Parish Council to inform her that Ms. Leslie Skinner was withdrawing her application.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
•The minutes from the previous meeting were presented and adopted.
•Motion was received and approved by Ms. Norma Skinner
•Motion was second by Ms. Tracy Wilson.
•Motion ap- proved unanimously.
Financial Re- port
•Mr. Leroy Trim presented the financial report.
•The report was received and ap- proved upon a motion by Ms. Tracy Wilson and a second by Ms. Norma Skinner.
Vote: All members were in favor.
Nays: None
Old Business:
Inventory Up- date
•Mr. Trim re- ported that the surplus property that had been sold was removed from the premises.
•Ms. Dural made a motion to grant Mr. Trim an extension until the next scheduled meeting, August 13th, 2026, to remove the floats.
•The motion was seconded by Ms. Tracy Wilson.
Motions and Approvals
•A motion was made by Ms. Dural and seconded by Ms. Tracy Wilson to obtain quotes for resurfacing the walking trail.
•The motion was approved un- animously.
On-Site Storage Area
•Mr. Trim stated that the on-site storage area had been cleared, with only a few oxidized items remaining.
•Dural suggested that the remaining oxidized storage items be sold.
Newly In- stalled Trees
•Mr. Trim stated that the newly installed trees had been planted.
•He reported that an adequate waterline system was in place.
Grant Funds and Health In- surance
•Mrs. McPherson stated that all paperwork had been completed for the remaining $25,000 in grant funds.
•She also stated that she was continuing to work on obtaining health insurance.
New Business:
2017 Dodge Ram Accident
•Mrs. McPherson stated that all paperwork regarding the 2017 Dodge Ram accident, had been submitted to the insurance company.
•She reported that corrective action had been taken against the driver involved.
Safety Procedures and Im- provements
•Ms. Dural stated that, although the policy manual outlines many procedures, the Board should consider implementing additional procedures.
•Dural stated that she would:
oCheck the DMV license status.
oReview other potential safety improvements.
oIdentify additional procedures that could improve safety.
oShe encouraged the other Board members to identify areas where additional safety procedures or im- provements could be implemented.
March 18, 2026 Accident - Mr. Verelyn Cannon
•Mrs. McPherson stated that all paperwork regarding the accident involving Mr. Verelyn Cannon on March 18, 2026, had been submitted to the insurance company.
Melvin Thibodaux Accident
•The accident involving Melvin Thibodaux has been closed.
Payment of Bills
•Bills were presented for payment.
•The bills were reviewed and discussed.
•A motion was made by Ms. Nelda Dural and seconded by Ms. Tracy Wilson to pay all bills.
•The motion was approved un- animously.
Adjournment
•With no further discussion, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ms. Tracy Wilson.
•The motion was seconded by Ms. Norma Skinner.
•The motion was approved un- animously.
•The meeting was adjourned.
(S) Ann W. Poole
/S:/ Ann W. Poole,
Chairman
Recreation District No. 2 of St. Mary Parish
1110 Grace Street
P.O. Box 922
Morgan City, Louisiana 70380
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to certify that the Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the year ended September 30, 2027. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statutes.
/s/ Chad Ross,
Chairman
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Cantrell, Paige Voisin, DJ Mayon, Jeremy Price and Blayne Brown
Absent: N/A
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering and Associates, Mr. David Hill, St. Mary Parish Council Member, and Mr. Mike Thomas, resident.
Mr. Mayon mov-ed, and Mr. Voisin seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for August 2026. Mr. Price moved, and Mr. Mayon seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
Mr. DJ Mayon nominated to elect Mr. Paige Voisin as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Jeremy Price of which was carried by the Board.
Mr. Ross called for expansion of agenda to include discussion regarding employee compensation during rain events. Mr. Price moved, and Mr. Voisin seconded motion. Mr. Ross stated that employee’s compensation begins at phone call from Supervisor. The Supervisor must use discretion to place phone call based off of information received from weather re- ports of which all steps of action must be documented.
Mr. Ross recognized new Board Members Mr. Jeremy Price and Mr. Blayne Brown. Mr. Ross also recognized and ex- pressed sincere appreciation to Mr. Wayne Cantrell and Mr. Ray Beadle for their many years of service that each have dedicated to the Board.
With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. Brown. The motion passed.
Attest:
/s/ Chad Ross,
Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
/s/ Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with first reading on August 11, 2026. Published on August 14, 2026. Public hearing was held on September 8, 2026. James Richard offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption. Kevin Hebert seconded the motion.
Ordinance
Number 766
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, to appropriate funds and authorize expenditures, and to amend 2025-2026 budget.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, that this appropriation and expenditure ordinance with amendments to 2025-2026 budget is enacted as follows:
1. For the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, the following appropriations, expenditures and budget amendments are now enacted, in addition to previous authorization:
a. Increase Capital Outlay Streets- Sixth Street Im- provements, $100,000
b. Increase Capital Outlay Parks & Recreation – New Sign, 63,000
c. Increase Capital Outlay Parks & Recreation – Miles Liner Park, 75,000
d. Increase Capital Outlay Drainage – Country Club Drainage Project, 90,000
e. Increase Capital Outlay Liquid & solid Waste – Sewer Improvements, 700,000
f. Increase Capital Outlay Gas – Gas Transmission Line Replacement, 200,000
g. Increase Capital Outlay Water – Water Meter re- placement, 200,000
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The vote thereon was as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
This ordinance was read and re- ceived votes for introduction on August 11, 2026. The proposed ordinance was ordered published in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana. A public hearing and vote on whether to adopt the ordinance will be held in accordance with requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana.
Certified, ap- proved and adopted on September 8, 2026
Delivered to Mayor Arthur on September 9, 2026 at 10:00AM.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with first reading on August 11, 2026. Published on August 14, 2026. Public hearing was held on September 8, 2026. Colleen Askew offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption. Kevin Hebert seconded the motion.
Ordinance
No. 767
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027.
BE ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, in regular session convened on the 11th day of August 2026, that:
SECTION 1: The estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, be and the same is hereby introduced to serve as an Operating Budget of Revenues for the Town of Berwick during the same period.
SECTION 2: The estimate for Expenditures by departments for the fiscal year be- ginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, be and the same is hereby introduced to serve as a budget of Ex- penditures for the Town of Berwick during the same period.
SECTION 3: The introduction of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed.
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The votes thereon were as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
This ordinance was read and received votes for introduction on August 11, 2026. The proposed ordinance was ordered published in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana. A public hearing and vote on whether to adopt the ordinance will be held in accordance with requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana.
Certified, ap- proved and adopted on September 8, 2026
Delivered to Mayor Arthur on September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
ATTEST:
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 14-26
A Resolution providing certification to the Louisiana Department of Treasury.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, is the recipient of a line-item appropriation contained in:
ct 3 of the 2026 RLS State Aid to Local Government Entities in the amount of:
$50,000 - No stated purpose
$100,000 – No stated purpose
$108,000 – Equipment for the fire department
$80,000 – Vehicle dash cameras for the police de- partment
$25,000 – Berwick Lighthouse Festival
Act 961 of the 2026 RLS State Aid to Local Government Entities in the amount of:
$20,000 – Light House Festival and the Markee Civic Center
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Treasury requires certification and verification that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Berwick designates that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr., has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent and Not Voting: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of September, 2026.
* * * * * * * * * *
I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 8th day of September, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 8th day of September, 2026.
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Newell Slaughter, CAO
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Jamie Keith – Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 16-26
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is in need of improvements to Public Water System, and,
WHEREAS, funds for this project may be available through the State and Federal grants, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick will need assistance in identifying and applying for these funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council, the governing authority of the Town of Berwick that:
Section 1. Duval H. Arthur, Jr., Mayor, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc. and George Mikhael herein after referred to as the CONSULTANT to provide assistance in identifying and applying for the funds related to the water system improvements, and,
Section 2. The CONSULTANT will prepare the necessary opinion of probable cost for the water system improvements and,
Section 3. The CONSULTANT will prepare the necessary technical evaluation of the water system for the purpose of each grant application requirements, and
Section 4. The CONSULTANT, agrees to provide these services at no cost to the Town of Berwick with the understanding that when the CONSULTANT is successful in securing the funds for the Town of Berwick, and the Engineering fee is covered by the grant program, therefore, the town will enter into an Engineering agreement with the CONSULTANT for the water system improvements.
A MOTION TO ADOPT the above resolution was made by Raymond Price, seconded by Colleen Askew, and resulted in the following vote:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Absent: None
Abstaining: None
CERTIFICATE
We the undersigned do certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on the 8th day of September 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
AUGUST 25, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., Tim Hymel, and Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Reverend Joe Whiting.
There was no Positive Image recipient for the month of August.
Mr. Clarence Robinson invited the Mayor and Council to the 13th Annual Prostate Screening at Skinner’s Barbershop on September 12, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM (copy on file).
Mr. Jimmie Knight requested permission for Diamond D to hold a Halloween Barrel Bash event at the Horse Arena on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 AM to 8 PM (copy on file). There would be barrel racing, and the trunk-or-treating was scheduled to begin at 6 PM. There would be food and drinks for sale, and the event was open to the public. A motion to approve the Halloween Barrel Bash was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Sadie Rankin requested permission to hold the annual Pumpkin Patch at the Petting Zoo Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30, 2026 (copy on file). A motion to approve the Pumpkin Patch at the Petting Zoo was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
Ms. Vanessa Spinella with Main Street requested permission to use the City Wharf for a Mahjong in Mumu’s event on October 7, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM. A motion to approve the event was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Larry & Mrs. Libby Spain with Cajun Coast Event Center addressed the council regarding a temporary Type “C” liquor permit. Mayor Dragna said he had re- ceived their email at 3 PM that afternoon and had forwarded it to the City Attorney. They had not had time to research the questions that were presented in the letter (copy on file). He felt a decision could not be made without re- searching the questions. Mrs. Spain said that the only thing holding up the permanent license was St. Mary Parish Board of Health approval. They would not approve it without a restaurant at- tached, but they were not looking to be in the restaurant business. They had been referred to Baton Rouge for further clarification. Mr. Spain said that they were an open-air venue, but the ATC would give up to twelve temporary, three-day permits per year. Mayor Dragna asked if the event was on private property and whether it would be open to the public. Mr. Landry said he would do his research and call them with any questions he may have. Mrs. Spain said that these concert events would take place every weekend. Mayor Dragna said it would be an ongoing thing, and a special event permit would not apply. Mrs. Spain asked if they would have to come back to the council to ask permission for the temporary permits. Mr. Landry thought it would be best if they came back for official approval once he knew the correct process. Mayor Dragna asked if they were trying to get a noise permit as well.
Mr. Spain said it was a disturbing the peace violation, and he did not believe a noise event should be a criminal offense. Mr. Hymel said the City was not used to these situations on private property, so they were not familiar with the process. Mayor Dragna said that they should speak with Chief Adams to get clarification on the laws.
Mr. Eframzimbalist Randle, founder of the EBP Community Boxing program, challenged the Mayor and Council to sponsor tables for the upcoming Lace ‘Em Up amateur fight night on September 19, 2026, at 5 PM at the Berwick Civic Center.
Ms. Valerie Pitts with the Small Business Administration said they were in town to help businesses affected by Tropical Storm Arthur June 17, 2026. She said they were offering Economic Disaster loans for businesses. They were offering a 4% interest rate and a maximum of $2 million, and the deadline had been extended. She said she would set up a meeting with the Mayor, and her contact information would be available at City Hall.
Mr. Gabe Bosman with the United States Coast Guard invited the Mayor, Council, and the public to the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the US Coast Guard Cutter Axe. The event would take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the City Wharf, and there would be an open house as well as tours of the vessel.
In the matter of the Mayor’s Up- date, Mayor Dragna said the pool construction would take another thirty days due to weather delays.
The minutes of the July 28, 2026, meeting were submitted. There be- ing no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending July 31, 2026.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: August 25, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended July 31, 2026.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending July 31, 2026. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: The position did not change much with revenues remaining over budget by $487,544. Operating expenses are under budget $148,036. The net loss of $1,827,631 is a positive variance of $619,680 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues remain under budget again this month at $1,240,381. The operating expenses are over budget by $425,570, of which $383,000 is purchased power costs. The net in- come, after transfers, of $79,353, creates an unfavorable variance compared to the budget of $1,629,274.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $57,019 over budget, with total operating ex- penses under budget by $134,396. The net income, after transfers, of $105,570 leaves a positive variance of $198,345.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director
A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna said that the agenda needed to be expanded to take up the Finance Committee recommendations as well as the Condemnation and Demolition reports. A motion to expand the agenda to discuss both matters was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
In the matter of finance committee recommendations,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-35
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the following Finance Committee recommendations be and the same are hereby approved:
1. Allocate $40,167 from the Auditorium Maintenance Fund to upgrade the Air Conditioner Panel at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
2.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Domangue, Bias, Hutchinson, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mr. Jimmie Knight, Compliance officer said the first property on the condemnation and demolition list was located at 1021 Railroad Avenue. He requested that the condemnation be put on hold. He just found out there were multiple heirs to the property and wanted to try to contact them before taking any action.
The letters sent to the owners of the property at 120 Oak Street had all been re- turned unopened. Pastor Bias said he knew the owners of the property and would like to speak to them to make sure they did not want to make the repairs to it. A motion to allow Pastor Bias to make contact with the family and determine if they wanted to repair the building, and if not, it would be demolished, was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The notification letters for the property located at 108 Mount Street had also been returned. Mr. Knight suggested that it be torn down. Pastor Bias said he also wanted to contact the family before the demolition. A motion to allow Pastor Bias to contact the owners to determine if they wanted to repair it or it would be torn down was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said the next three properties all be- longed to Billy Galey. A couple of months ago, the council had given him 60 days to do repairs, with work beginning the Monday after the meeting. No work had yet been started on any of the properties, and he had not returned any phone calls. A motion to condemn the property located at 1705 W. Garner was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said the City had cut the grass for the last three months on the property at 1118 Front Street. A motion to condemn the property at 1118 Front Street was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
The City had spent $1,500 on grass cutting in the last three months for the property at 1124 Front Street. This house also belonged to Mr. Galey. A motion to condemn the property at 1124 Front Street was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
All notification letters had come back on the property at 3201 Jennie Drive. A motion to condemn the property was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
The final property was located at 3032 Diane Drive. Mr. Knight said the City had been cutting the grass, and there were seven heirs fighting over ownership of the house. He thought it was a fixable house. He asked that the Council hold off on condemnation of this property.
The next matter on the agenda was the Notice of Intention resolution for the continuance of the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax; whereupon,
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hymel and seconded by Mrs. Leonard:
RESOLUTION
R: 26 – 36
A resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to continue to levy a hotel occupancy tax in the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana, under the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et seq.) (the “Act”), authorizes municipalities and other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana, and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other constitutional and statutory authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), acting through this Morgan City Council as its governing authority (the “Governing Authority”), created the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on August 22, 2023, pursuant to 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, in accordance with the Act, particularly La. R.S. 33:9038.39, the District now de- sires to give notice of its intention to hold a public hearing relative to the proposed continued levy of the Tax, which notice shall be published in the City’s official journal two (2) times prior to the public hearing, the first publication to appear at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a notice in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A shall be published two (2) times in the Daily Review, the official journal of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Morgan City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:
SECTION 1. In accordance with the Act, this Governing Authority does hereby give notice of its intention to continue to levy the two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax (the “Tax”) pursuant to La. R.S. 33:9038.39 for the purpose of paying the costs of economic development projects as defined in La. R.S. 33:9038.34(M) and La. R.S. 33:9038.36.
SECTION 2. Publication of the notice in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved, and the Clerk of the Council is authorized and directed to publish such notice two (2) times in the official journal of the District, the first publication to ap- pear at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the public hearing. At the date, time and place set forth in said notice, as published, the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session to hear any objections to the proposed continued levy of the Tax, and may consider the adoption of an ordinance providing for the continued levy of the Tax.
SECTION 3. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel on matters related to the continued levy of the Tax within the District, 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 rates based on the Attorney General’s then current Maximum Hourly Fee Schedule, not to exceed $2,500 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.
SECTION 4. The Mayor and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized and empowered to do all acts, sign any and all instruments or documents, and do all things necessary and proper in order to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hymel, Leonard, Bias, Do- mangue, Hutchinson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 25th day of August, 2026.
/S/ Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Clerk of the
Council
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 Development 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.
Mayor Dragna said that since the sale documents for the Juvenile Services Office located at 7343 Hwy 182 E would take a couple of months to complete, a lease needed to be signed with the owner of the property; whereupon,
Reverend Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-37
WHEREAS, by Resolution R:26-28, the City authorized the purchase of the property located at 7343 Hwy 182 E from Mustin Properties, LLC; and
WHEREAS, until the final sale ordinances and documents can be completed, the owner has requested a lease be signed by both parties so that the Morgan City Juvenile Services can begin to move in and utilize the building; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has prepared the lease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and directed in the name of and on behalf of the City of Morgan City to execute said lease with Mustin Properties, LLC.
Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Hutchinson, Do- mangue, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that eight Cooperative En- deavor Agreements needed to be signed with the state for the 2026 line-item appropriations for the Fire Department, Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Archives, Main Street, Lake End Park, Marshal’s Office, and the Police Department; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-38
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 951 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND & NO/100 ($60,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the State General Fund to the city of Morgan City for Fire Department Repairs and Up- grades.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the State General Fund to the City of Morgan City for the Fire Department Repairs and Upgrades.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-39
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative en- deavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND & NO/100 ($25,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the city of Morgan City for Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the City of Morgan City for the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-40
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND & NO/100 ($500,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the Criminal Justice First Re- sponders Fund to the City of Morgan City for fire truck repairs and equipment for the fire department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the Criminal Justice First Responders Fund to the City of Morgan City for fire truck repairs and equipment for the fire department.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-41
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND & NO/100 ($20,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the City of Morgan City for a scanner and equipment for the Morgan City Archives.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the City of Morgan City for a scanner and equipment for the Morgan City Archives.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-42
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND & NO/100 ($20,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the City of Morgan City for Morgan City Main Street beautification and materials and equipment for the Christmas Festival.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the City of Morgan City for Morgan City Main Street beautification and materials and equipment for the Christmas Festival.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-43
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND & NO/100 ($30,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the State General Fund to the City of Morgan City for renovations to Lake End Park Cabins and equipment for the Fire Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund to the City of Morgan City for Renovations to Lake End Park Cabins and equipment for the Fire Department.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-44
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative en- deavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-SIX & NO/100 ($65,896.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the Criminal Justice First Responders Fund to the City of Morgan City for a vehicle and equipment for the Marshal’s office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the Criminal Justice First Responders Fund to the City of Morgan City for a vehicle and equipment for the Marshal’s office.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-45
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions...may engage in cooperative en- deavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual;” and
WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature contains a line item appropriation of which the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND & NO/100 ($200,000.00) DOLLARS has been allocated from the Criminal Justice First Re- sponders Fund to the City of Morgan City for the purchase and installation of a computer-aided dispatch system for the Morgan City Police Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and submit the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City and the State of Louisiana pertaining to the appropriation from the Criminal Justice First Re- sponders Fund to the City of Morgan City for the purchase and installation of a computer-aided dispatch system for the Morgan City Police Department.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
The first reading of the Authorization and Continued Levy of the Hotel Occupancy Tax within the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor ordinance was the next matter on the agenda. No definitive action was necessary.
The first reading of the Enactment of Section 2-6. Public Records Request ordinance was opened. No definitive action was necessary.
The first reading of the purchase of property at 7343 Hwy 182 E ordinance was opened. No definitive action was necessary.
The first reading of the purchase of the building at 727 Myrtle Street was opened. No definitive action was necessary
The public hearing for the creation of the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission was open-ed. No one ap- peared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on July 28, 2026. Published by title on August 5, 2026.
Mrs. Leonard offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 26-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CREATING A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE MORGAN CITY HORSE ARENA COMMISSION.
SECTION 1
Be it ordained by the City Council that the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding Article IV, Morgan City Horse Arena Commission, to Chapter 78, Parks and Recreation, said Article to read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. MORGAN CITY HORSE ARENA COMMISSION
Section 1 – Creation; qualifications; composition
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission of the City of Morgan City. The horse arena commission shall consist of nine (9) members.
(a) Residency Requirements:
Except as otherwise provided in subsection B, all members of the Commission shall be residents of and domiciled within the corporate city limits of the City of Morgan City.
(b) Equestrian Qualifications:
At least three (3) of the nine (9) members must be active horse owners or stall renters in the Morgan City horse arena. These three (3) members may reside outside the corporate city limits of Morgan City, provided they maintain a current stall lease or own a horse actively kept at the arena facility.
Section 2 – Ap- pointment of members; terms; vacancies
(a) The members of the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council, who may remove any member of the commission, after a public hearing for gross inefficiency, fraud, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office. A member shall be automatically removed from the commission as a result of his absence from four consecutive meetings or the absence from half of the meetings during any twelve (12) month period.
(b) The members shall serve without compensation and shall hold no public office. Membership on the commission will be for three-year staggered terms. The entire board shall initially be appointed for three years. Thereafter, four (4) members shall serve for one (1) year, three (3) members shall serve for two (2) years, and two (2) members shall serve for three (3) years. Their successors shall be appointed for a three (3) year term. No commissioner may serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor with the advice and consent of the council, for the unexpired term.
(c) The Mayor shall appoint 2 councilmen to serve as ex-officio members of the commission.
(d) The City attorney shall be ex-officio attorney for the commission.
Section 3 – Organization
(a) The Morgan City Horse Arena Commission shall elect a chairman from among its membership and shall create other such offices as it may determine. The term of the chairman shall be for one (1) year, with eligibility for reelection. The commission shall have the power to designate and create various committees. These committees may be composed of commissioners and/or interested citizens of the tri-city area selected by the commission.
(b) The commission shall make rules and regulations as it may deem advisable and necessary for the conduct of its affairs, not inconsistent with laws of this city and laws of the state.
(c) No proxy voting is permitted. A member must be present at meeting to vote.
5 Section 4 - Authority to establish and maintain policy of programs and operations
(a) The Morgan City Horse Arena Commission shall be vested with the authority to:
(1) Establish and maintain policies of operations of the various functions under its cognizance and of the operation of hours of opening and closing of its facilities.
(2) Arrange events to be staged
(3) Promote and enhance horse arena projects
(b) In the conduct of its business, the commission shall require input from the affected committee prior to taking any action which affects such committee or the activity which the committee has cognizance.
Section 5 - Meetings; reports
(a) The Morgan City Horse Arena Commission shall meet at least monthly, but meetings may be called at any time by the chairman, the mayor and council, the mayor along, or at the request of any three (3) commission members. These meetings shall be held at the principal office of the “Morgan City Horse Arena” within the corporate limits. Any place within the city may be designated for any special meetings called. All meetings shall be open-ed to the public as required by the open meetings law of the State of Louisiana. All meetings of the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission shall be opened to the public as required by the open meetings law of the State of Louisiana.
(b) The commission shall keep minutes of each meeting and said minutes shall be turned in as soon as completed for inclusion in the next regularly scheduled council meeting.
Section 6 – Financial Records; program fund; approval required for payment of purchases; expenditures; budget.
(a) The financial records for all re- ceipts and disbursements necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission shall be maintained at the city office under the administration of the proper city authorities and under the supervision of the Finance Director. However, such financial affairs are to be deposited to and withdrawn from special accounts properly identified, such as “Morgan City Horse Arena Fund”, etc. All purchases and expenditures necessary to the operation and maintenance of the commission shall be approved by the commission before payment can be made. All expenditures in excess of $1,000.00 shall require the approval of the mayor and council. An annual budget shall be submitted in accordance with city regulations.
(b) To the extent possible, the activities of the commission shall be self-supporting, raising revenues from its activities, as appropriate. Operating expenses such as telephone, utilities, routine maintenance, etc. shall be paid by the commission.
Section 6 – Agreements, contracts for materials, service
Any agreements or contracts made by the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission for furnishing materials and/or services, including the hiring of labor, must first be approved by the mayor and council and must be in the name of the city.
Section 7 – Assistance from other departments and commissions
The chairman of the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission, as appropriate, may re- quest assistance from other departments when necessary (such as police, fire, public works, utilities, etc.)
Section 8 – Authority to seek funding, federal and state, solicit and receive donations
The Morgan City Horse Arena Commission may seek funding for appropriate activities from all sources, including federal and state. It may solicit and re- ceive, in the name of the city, any donations, gifts, or bequests of money or other property.
SECTION 2
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 laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Hutchinson, Bias, Domangue, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 25th day of August, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 9:00 am, this 26th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Approved this 26th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 9:15 am on August 26, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Published: August 28, 2026
Mayor Dragna offered the names of Mario Aquino, Lea Hebert, Valerie Hebert, Julie Lacoste, Rainey Landry, Ed Leonard, L. Steven Minvielle, Malik Phillips, and Rainie Simon for ap- pointment to the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission, and Pastor Bias and Mr. Hutchinson as advisors to the commission. A motion to concur in the appointments was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hy- mel, and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain
To: All interested Agencies including LDEQ, USFWS, USDA, LASHPO, USEPA Region 6, LDWF, LADOTD, LDENR, OCE, FEMA, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that The City of Morgan City under 24 CFR Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or Executive Order 11990 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under HUD Community Planning and De- velopment (CPD) Grant B-24-CP-LA-091. The proposed project(s) is located near 2300 Highway 70 in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA and is located in a floodplain. The City of Morgan City proposes to construct a new, multi-use development on an undeveloped waterfront property along Lake Palourde in Morgan City, Louisiana. The proposed multi-use development is adjacent to Lake End Park. The goal of the proposed project is to further enhance the Lake End Park area by offering commercial services and additional recreational opportunities. The facility will encompass retail spaces to be leased to local businesses. The facility will have decks and an amphitheater equipped to host entertainment acts. The facility will also have direct beach ac- cess, protected by a rock breakwater. The proposed facility is located within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Zone AE. The project area is within FIRM panels 22101C0385F and 22099C0675H. The Freeboard Value Approach (FVA) will be followed for design of the facility, which will involve construction of the facility at 2 feet above base flood elevation (BFE). The design will also include flood mitigation measures such as stormwater runoff management, native vegetation landscaping, and permeable surfaces. The floodplain does not have any intrinsic values (e.g. recreational, educational, scientific, historic, and cultural) and the proposed facility would be consistent with the surrounding land use. A wetland delineation was conducted for the project area. The City will submit a Section 404/10 Permit application to USACE and a Coastal Use Permit application to OCE as part of the project planning effort.
The City of Morgan City has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize adverse im- pacts and to re- store and preserve natural and beneficial functions and intrinsic values of the existing floodplain/wetland: A. Relocate the Project Outside of the Floodplain. The entire shoreline of Lake Palourde is classified as either Zone A or Zone V once outside of the levee system. The existing Lake End Park facilities are located within the floodplain. The city determined it would not be possible to relocate the proposed project outside of the floodplain and maintain the facility’s main purpose of serving as a lakefront recreational hub. B. Construct Commercial Buildings Only and Do Not Construct Waterfront Features.
Under this alternative, the city would only construct the commercial buildings and parking lot and would not construct the waterfront features. This alternative was not selected due to a major emphasis on recreational opportunities provided by the site. The recreational opportunities are intended to attract more visitors that will patronize the commercial buildings. The facility would lose its minor beneficial impact to recreation through the implementation of this alternative. The proposed project is not anticipated to adversely impact Lake Palourde. Therefore, removal of the waterfront features from the project scope would not beneficially impact ecological or natural features of the lake. C. Construct the Proposed Project at Adjacent Site. Under this alternative, the city would construct the proposed development in the space presently occupied by the RV park and dog park. This alternative would incorporate existing utilities, connection to LA-70, and an existing pier. There would be minor beneficial impacts to vegetation and ground disturbance as less clearing would be required in this alternative. However, this alternative was not selected because these existing features are beneficial to the recreational value and public use of the park. The goal of the project is to en- hance the park and provide additional recreational opportunities. Demolition of existing recreational opportunities would be inconsistent with the selection criteria. Demolition of existing facilities would also be an added construction cost for the project, representing a minor, negative impact to economics. The park would be required to temporarily close for visitors under this alternative to avoid negative impacts to public safety. D. Construct Commercial Buildings and Waterfront Features on Undeveloped Site - Proposed
Alternative. The proposed alternative would be to construct the full development, as detailed in the project description, on the undeveloped site owned by the city. The proposed alternative would achieve the identified selection criteria, serving as a recreational hub for the residents while respecting the natural environment and surrounding features. The proposed alternative would require clearing of vegetation and new access to Highway 70. However, construction would not interfere with the existing use of Lake End Park. The proposed alternative would allow the public to continue to use the existing park for recreation during construction. E. No Action Alternative. Under the No Action Alternative (NAA), the proposed development would not be constructed. Lake End Park would continue to serve as a recreational facility, offering RV lots, dog park and a pier. The area for the proposed development would remain undeveloped and inaccessible for public recreation. Under the NAA, the city would not have commercial facilities or restaurants at the park for visitors. Swimming and recreational activities would be limited to the existing footprint of Lake End Park. The City of Morgan City determines that there is no practicable alternative for locating the project within the floodplain. This is due to: 1) The need to locate the facility along Lake Palourde and connection to the existing Lake End Park facilities for reactional opportunities; 2) The desire to construct the project on city owned property.To minimize the potential adverse impacts to lives, property, and natural values within the floodplain and to restore and preserve the value of the floodplain, mitigation measures will be implemented. Native landscaping will be planted as a mitigation measure and to preserve the natural value of the facility. Construction activities in Lake Palourde would be managed to minimize aquatic impacts to the extent practicable. Manatee protection protocols would be implemented to shut down all work activities in the event of a sighting. Public safety mitigation measures such as warning signs and flotation devices for the proposed beach.
The City of Morgan City has re- evaluated alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative to floodplain development. Environmental files documenting compliance with Executive Order 11988, and/or Executive Order 11990, and 24 CFR 55, are available for public inspection, re- view and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and en- hance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the City of Morgan City at the following address on or before September 28, 2026, to Charlie Solar, City of Morgan City, 512 First Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 and (985) 385-1770 Attention: Charlie Solar, City Administrator. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT at the above address. Comments may also be submitted via email at g.bonner@cityofmc.com
Date: 9/11/2026
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
September 11, 2026
City of Morgan City
512 First Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1770
These notices shall satisfy two separate but re- lated procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Morgan City
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about September 28th the City of Morgan City will submit a request to the HUD for the re- lease of HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant B-24-CP-LA-091 funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Lake End Park Pier Project for the purpose of construct a new, multi-use development on an undeveloped waterfront property along Lake Palourde in Morgan City, Louisiana. The estimated HUD funding is $1,850,000.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Morgan City has de- termined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National En- vironmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not re- quired. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at City of Morgan City, 512 First Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 4 P.M CT.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Morgan City. All comments re- ceived by September 28, 2026, will be considered by the City of Morgan City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Morgan City certifies to HUD that Charlie Solar in his capacity as City Administrator consents to ac- cept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce re- sponsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s ap- proval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Morgan City to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will ac- cept objections to its release of fund and the City of Morgan City’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Morgan City; (b) the City of Morgan City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the de- velopment process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at New Orleans Field Office 500 Poydras Street 9th Floor New Orleans, LA 70130. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Charlie Solar,
City Administrator,
City of
Morgan City
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 15-26
WHEREAS, the Delta Regional Authority (hereinafter “DRA”) was created by Congress by the Delta Regional Authority Act of 2000, as amended, as a federal/state partnership now comprised of 255 counties and parishes within the eight states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in order to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive im- pact on the Delta Region’s economy;
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick acting by and through its Town Council proposes to and has applied for an award with DRA for the Fiscal Year 2026 federal award program cycle;
WHEREAS, DRA requires that a person be designated, appointed, and given the authority to perform certain duties and administration of said award for and on behalf of the Awardee;
WHEREAS, the Town Council met in a regular session on September 8, 2026, whereby James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Lud Henry, Colleen Askew and Raymond Price, constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, a motion was made James Richard, was seconded by Raymond Price , to designate and appoint Duval H. Arthur, Jr. to perform all duties and administration of said award, which carried unanimously by voice vote and was re- corded on the minutes;
WHEREAS, a motion was made to not use the additional funds supplied by n/a in the amount of $n/a to said award which was carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes;
WHEREAS, a motion was not made as there is no in-kind provided by N/A, was seconded by N/A, to not make an in-kind contribution of N/A with a fair market value of $N/A to said award which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made that in the event of an administration change, the new Mayor shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE RE- SOLVED THAT, by the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, as follows:
THAT, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., be and is hereby designated and appointed to perform on behalf of the Town of Berwick and has the authority to make those acts and assume any and all duties in dealing with the award with DRA for the Fiscal Year 2026 federal award program cycle until grant close out;
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Date: —————
APPROVED:
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Duval H.
Arthur, Jr. –
MAYOR
Date: —————
Delta Regional Authority
THAT, Duval H. Arthur, Jr. is hereby authorized to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, award closing documents, request for funds, status reports to DRA for the Fiscal Year 2026 federal award program cycle and beyond;
THAT, the Awardee agrees to not use the additional funds provided by N/A in the amount of $n/a to said award;
THAT, the Awardee is not making an in-kind contribution of N/A with a fair market value of $N/A to said award; and
THAT, in the event of an administration change, the Mayor shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
READ AND ADOPTED, this the 8th day of September 2026.
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ATTEST
Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

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