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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
June 9, 2025
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 June 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Adam Mayon, Matthew Glover, Joseph Cain, Troy Lombardo and Michael Wise in attendance. Matthew Tycer and Deborah Garber were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Lt. Jenelle Piche, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blan-chard, GIS Engineering; 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.
Mr. Wade recognized Joseph Cain’s twelve years of service to the Commission, serving as both a Commissioner and President during his tenure. He not-ed that Mr. Cain has been here through thick and thin, during all of the expansions at the Dock, while receiving record funding for the dredging of the Channel.
It was moved by Mr. Glover and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 2025 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo that the report of re- ceipts and disbursements for the month of May, 2025 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of May, 2025 be paid. Mr. Wise seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Lt. Piche reported that: (i) there were 2,113 total transits in May through the VTS zone; (ii) Dredge Jadwin has begun dredging in Stouts Pass, so they will issue a Notice to Mariners; and (iii) this will be her last meeting, with Lt. Timothy Pi- quette replacing her in August. Mr. Wade noted how appreciative he was of her responsiveness during her time in Morgan City.
Tim Connell re- ported: (i) the bid opening for the Atchafalaya River Maintenance Cutterhead rental contract is planned for early July, with dredge arriving mid-July for a base item of $12-15 million and option in the same range; (ii) Dredge Mike Hooks has return-ed from shipyard and is dredging Bayou Chene then will move to Bayou Black; (iii) we have a critical shoaling issue in Stouts Pass, so Dredge Jadwin will be dredging there for 10-12 days; and (iv) Dredge Arulaq continues dredging 24/7 in the Bar Channel, with little changes being made but still looking good. Mr. Wade noted MARS has a few projects that will need to go out of Bayou Black soon, so the dredging there is needed.
Charles Brittingham reported: (i) two great funding pieces coming out included USACE FY25 Work Plan of $48.51 million for Atchafalaya River O&M and FY26 President’s Budget $30.491 million for O&M covering Bayous Boeuf, Black, Chene and the Atchafalaya River; and (ii) Congress will likely continue on a CR through mid-December but will hopefully pass a spending package soon.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) the Port lost a good friend, John Knapp of the Coast Guard, who would assist with our Port Security Grant reviews and offered his sincere condolences to Lt. Piche. (ii) Legislature is still in session, and we are waiting to see if the verbiage in HB2 will include the replacement of roof and insulation and cash for the Bollinger project. If the verbiage is not changed in HB2, we will need to go before the Interim Emergency Board to add the verbiage; (iii) the warehouse fire suppression system is nearing completion; (iv) AIC has removed damaged equipment and is currently redesigning the project; and (v) the draft MARAD agreement has been submitted to the Secretary for review, and contingent up their ap- proval, we will execute agreement and advertise for equipment procurement. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize Mr. Wade to execute said agreement then advertise for bid after MARAD approval, which was seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried unanimously.
Robert Karam reported that (i) they are continuing to work on final design plans for the West Dock for DOTD approval; and (ii) they have completed the regulatory re- view and responses to the Corps for the permit.
Bill Blanchard reported that: (i) Mr. Brett drydock work is substantially completed by US Coatings and based on the engineer’s recommendation, Mr. Lombardo moved to authorize Mr. Wade to execute said substantial completion, which was seconded by Mr. Mayon and carried unanimously. (ii) Coastal Dredging has mobilized on site and set up over 7,000 feet of discharge pipe, with dredging operations commencing last Friday; and (iii) bulkhead de- sign is currently underway.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) we forwarded to commissioners General Peeple’s response to Mr. Wade’s public comment at the MRC’s public hearing where she acknow-ledged our challenges and the fact that there was no available funding to dredge Stouts Pass; (ii) she recognized Charles Brittingham’s effectiveness and the massive ac- complishment of assisting us in moving from re- ceiving $6 million annually, to where we are today; (iii) we were notified the LMR study’s funding has been removed, and the previous funding has to be returned to US Treasury. Mr. Wade noted this study was about sending more water to us so we will continue to monitor.
Gerard Bourgeois presented: (i) Agreement for Services with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. at current amount of $10,000 per month plus expenses incurred. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize the execution of said agreement, which was seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for the execution of a consulting agreement for the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), designating the terms and conditions of the contract, and granting the authorization therefor.
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners (“Board”) is authorized by the provisions of LSA-R.S. 34:324 to “contract with the employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores and other agents and em- ployees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employments,” and,
WHEREAS, this Board, after due deliberation, deems it necessary that a real and genuine necessity exist therefor to contract with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. in connection with governmental affairs representation before the federal government to assist the District in assuring the dependability of the existing navigation Channel, being the Lower Atchafalaya River, Bayous Chene, Bouef, and Black; to provide assistance and advice to the District on how best to achieve a dependable Channel that would enable the District to provide support and infrastructure associated with current and future activities in the Gulf of America, transportation of commodities; and for other commerce and facilitation of various maritime in- terests.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the President, Ben A. Adams, is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the District, a consulting agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc., for the necessary service relative to the District, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consulting agreement presented this day.
Mr. Bourgeois also reported: (ii) the Board is required to select an official journal annually. Mr. Glover moved that the following resolution be adopted, designating the Morgan City Re- view as its official Journal, which was seconded by Mr. Mayon and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A Resolution designating the Morgan City Re- view as the official journal of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute 43:171 requires the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District to designate an official journal for publications of the proceedings of its board and such financial statements required by and furnished to the legislative auditor.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) finds that the Morgan City Review, a newspaper in Morgan City, meets all the requirements for its designation as the official journal of the District.
Accordingly,
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the Morgan City Review, a newspaper being published in Morgan City, Louisiana, is designated and selected as the official journal of the District.
(iii) According to our bylaws, in order to change the time or date of our monthly meeting, it must be discussed at the following month’s meeting. After some discussion, the new date and time will be proposed at the July meeting, with new changes going into effect at the August meeting. And (iv) Baker Hughes now in- tends to sell its interests in land that the Port subleases to Valence Drilling Fluids, who wants to in- crease production at the plant for benefit to area economy. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize Mr. Adams to execute an “Assignment to Lease” and extension of the City of Morgan City/Rebel Properties/Robert Lawrence lease, extending that lease through 2041, which is the same as the Y&Y Realty and to authorize the related assignment(s) to Valence Drilling Fluids, per resolution presented. Mr. Lombardo seconded said motions and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to a document entitled “Act of Sale By Tidewater Marine, Inc. and Tidewater Marine Service, Inc. To the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District”, hereinafter re- ferred to as “As- signment”, Tidewater Marine, Inc. and Tidewater Marine Service, Inc. (herein collectively referred to as “Tidewater”) assigned and transferred to the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) all of its rights, title and interest in and to three leases by act dated February 10, 1998, and amendment dated as of May 31, 2021 (herein sometimes collectively referred to as “Leases”) and to the tracts of real property and to the improvements as described therein, commonly re- ferred to as Tidewater Point (hereinafter sometimes collectively re- ferred to as “Premises”), as more fully described in said Assignment and as further shown on plat or survey of the Premises made by Gulf South Engineers, Inc. dated July 8, 1996 and last revised January 28, 1998 and made a part hereof by reference thereto, which Premises are along the Atchafalaya River and/or Bayou Boeuf in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and were subsequently leas-ed and assigned to Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. (now known as Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, LLC and herein as “Baker Hughes”); and
WHEREAS, Baker Hughes de- sires that the sublease of the Premises be subleased, transferred or as- signed by the District to Valence Drilling Fluids, LLC (“VDF”) for the continued construction, development and operation of a barite processing facility by and for VDF, as permitted in Paragraph 8.2 of the District’s sublease agreement with Baker Hughes; and
WHEREAS, Baker Hughes has additionally re- quested as part of the transfer of property and leases to VDF that the District’s lease with the City Of Morgan City, Rebel Properties Of Morgan City, L.L.C., and the Robert Edmund Lawrence, Sr. Family Trust be amended to change the expiration date of the next option term of the Lease to May 31, 2031, a termination date that is consistent with the termination dates of the adjacent Y&Y Realty, LLC property also leased by the District and subleased to Baker Hughes, and to provide for additional renewal terms consistent with those provided in the leases of the adjacent property; and
WHEREAS, the Sublessor, authorized by various state laws, including La. R.S. 34:321, et seq, La. R.S. 33:9020, et seq, and La. R.S. 39:1011, seq, to promote economic development within its boundaries, desires to sublease the Premises to Sublessee to construct, develop and operate a barite processing facility on the Premises and thereby in- crease usage of the Sublessor’s loading and unloading facilities, docks and wharves, and create and provide employment and business opportunities for the in- habitants of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District and of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana and en- hance economic development within the Morgan City Economic Development District, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and the surrounding area, and all of which will further add to the welfare and prosperity of the persons residing within the geographic limits of the Sublessor and the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana; and
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that, in consideration of the monthly rental and other good consideration, Ben A. Adams, President, be authorized and directed to execute on be- half of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), an amendment and extension to the March 1, 1996, lease between The City of Morgan City, Rebel Land Corporation and Robert E. Lawrence as lessor and Tidewater Marine, Inc., as lessee, as amended by an Amendment to Surface Lease effective February 10, 1998 (“Lease”) for an additional terms as contained in the act of Amendment To Act of Surface Lease presented this day;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that, in consideration of the foregoing and other good consideration, Ben A. Adams, President, be authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the District, an amendment, as- signment, consent or other act of that certain Sublease dated February 10, 1998, an ex- tract of which was filed for record on February 10, 1998, under Entry No. 260,602, and in Conveyance Book No. 41-A, Page No. 582, of the records of the Clerk of Court of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, as amended from time to time (the “Sublease”), pursuant to which the District subleased to Baker Hughes the Premises allowing the said, Valence Drilling Fluids, LLC to operate the Premises now occupied by Baker Hughes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that Ben A. Adams, President, be authorized 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 the above.
Mr. Wade reported that the salvage operation of the abandoned barge in the slack water area around the Bayou Boeuf Locks has been completed and thanked all of the participating entities including Halimar Shipyard, New Industries, InterMoor, Electra Shipyard and Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Matthew K.
Glover,
Secretary
Adv. July 23, 2025

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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
U. S. Bank National Association, Not In Its Individual
Capacity But
Solely As Trustee For The Cim Trust 2020-R7
Mortgage-Backed Notes,
Series 2020-R7
Vs. No. 138904 Div “D” Johnny W. Giroir and Racquel Lynn Holloway A/K/A Racquel Lynn
Holloway Bergeron Giroir
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:
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, lying and being situated in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as Tract “A-B-C-F-A” on the attached Plan of Land showing Division of Tract A-B-C-D-E-F-A on property formerly belonging to W.D. Brown Family Trusts 1 & 2 dated November 1, 2001 prepared by Carl A. Jakob, RPLS. Tract “A-B-C-F-A” fronts 76 feet on the easterly side of River Road; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Together with a certain mobile home being a 1981 SHER HS mobile home, VIN No. LAWI246149, which is immovable under the provisions of Louisiana law; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 53/100 ($10,471.53) WITH INTEREST OF $315.88 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2025 AND THEREON AT 3.000% PER ANNUM, UNTIL PAID, AMOUNTS ACCRUED THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2025, ADVANCES OF $428.33 FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND INSURANCE, BPO OF $113.84, INSPECTIONS OF $270.00, ABSTRACT AND TITLE CHARGES OF $290.00, HAZARD SUSPENSE BALANCE OF $4,593.00, RECON FEE OF $20.00, AND ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ACCRUING THEREAFTER THROUGH DATE OF SALE; ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN ENFORCING THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE IN- CLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE AND ALL LAW CHARGES, COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COMMISSION and also, all costs, 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 30th day of July A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 9th day of May A.D., 2025
GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. June 27, 2025 and July 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
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. July 23, 25, 30, Aug. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
St. Mary Parish Tourist
Commission
dba Cajun Coast Tourism
July 16, 2025
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. The members were Kim Walden, Sandra Marshall, Dwight Smith, Herman Hartman, Keith Leonard, and Patsy Powel. The members absent were Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Alfredia Edwards, and LaQuanda Gray. Also present were Carrie Stansbury, and Christal Carter.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the May minutes as written. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to accept the financial reports for May and June. Ms. Powell seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Carrie a 3% COL raise. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Smith made a motion to re- elect the officers in place. Ms. Powell seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed. The slate of officers is as follows: Kim Walden, Chairman, Sandra Marshall, Vice Chairman, Keith Leonard, Treasurer, and Herman Hartman, Secretary.
Mr. Leonard made a motion to sign a resolution to make the Daily Review our official journal. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Marshall made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. July 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given by St. Mary Parish Drainage District No. 1 that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following:
“HYDRAULIC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR”
Then and there bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized. Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538 and can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Bids may be submitted electronically at Central Bidding or mailed to the office of St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department.
ENVELOPES MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
“BIDS FOR HYDRAULIC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR”
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish Government re- serves the right to reject any and/or all bids to wave informalities in any/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus Done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 16th day of July, 2025
s/n Chad Gianfala
Chad Gianfala
President
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 1
Adv. July 18, 23 and 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
June 18, 2025
Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Vincent Byrd, Mr. Terrance Johnson
Members Ab- sent: Edward Austin
Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Jerry Boyles, Barry Du- frene, Andrew Bienvenu
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on May 21, 2025, were reviewed. Mrs. Bradford made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Byrd seconded the motion. The mo- tion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and review-ed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The mo- tion passed.
Mrs. Bradford made a motion to pay outstanding invoices. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mrs. Bradford, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Miller voted yes. Mr. Byrd abstained. The motion passed.
The Board again discussed improvements to the sound system in the gym. Mr. Boyles will gather information and give a demonstration at the next meeting.
Mr. Boyles discussed with the Board the services received from the Parish for money paid to them. The agreement should be reviewed.
Upon a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Bradford, the Board named the Morgan City Daily Review as its official journal to publish its official proceedings.
Mr. Bienvenu reported on the youth league seasons. He also re- ported the District received the contribution from the sponsor of the scoreboards.
With there being no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Byrd. The motion passed.
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William Miller
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary
Treasurer
Adv. July 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Be it known and declared that the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax not to exceed 2.79 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $385,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity and forced drainage works within and for the District, said millage to represent a .29 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.50 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 327 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 79 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 248 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the District that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of the District during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $30,381.00.
Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
Adv. July 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Final Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 500-Year Floodplain
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that the New Orleans Restoration Properties has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain will have on the human environment for the development of Franklin Senior Apartments located at 1501 Hospital Avenue, Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana 70538 for the redevelopment of a vacant hospital to a senior residential apartment complex on within a 500-year flood zone. The proposed development is under HUD CDBG-DR administered by the Louisiana Housing Corporation.
New Orleans Restoration Properties has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize ad- verse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: Construction of the proposed project outside of the 500-year floodplain was deemed not practical given the nature of the surrounding area. The No-Build Al- ternative was eliminated because the purpose of the project would not be met. The proposed project will be in compliance with all state and local floodplain protection and regulations.
New Orleans Restoration Properties has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments. This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons:
Construction of the proposed project will take place in a primarily developed and urban area and will consists of the renovation of existing structures. No significant natural resources or habitats exist on or in the vicinity of the project area.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains 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 about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks 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 floodplains, it must in- form those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by Louisiana Housing Corporation at the following address by July 29, 2025: Louisiana Housing Corporation, 2415 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 and (225)-763-3989. Attention: Ms. Kimberly Carter, Environmental Impact Manager 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Date: July 18, 2025
Adv. July 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
TAKE NOTICE, that the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, will accept sealed bids until 11:30 a.m. on August 8, 2025, for the purchase of the following property:
275 ton crane with attachments shown in bid documents (“Crane”)
Additional information and specifications will be furnished to prospective bidders upon request at the District’s office 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA, by faxing request to 985- 385-1931 or email to tori@portofmc.com. Each Bid shall be sealed in an envelope clearly mark-ed on the outside, “BID ON CRANE”. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 11:30 a.m. on August 8, 2025. Any bid received after date and hour shown above will be returned unopened to the bidder.
Bids can also be viewed, downloaded and submitted online by at:
https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=60
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, adjust quantities by in- creasing or de- creasing and to waive all informalities.
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
\s\ Raymond M. Wade,
Executive Director
Adv. July 23 and 25, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
TAKE NOTICE, that the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, will accept sealed bids until 11:30 a.m. on August 8, 2025, for the purchase of the following property:
27.5 US ton forklift with attachments shown in bid documents (“Forklift”)
Additional information and specifications will be furnished to prospective bidders upon request at the District’s office 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA, by faxing request to 985- 385-1931 or email to tori@portofmc.com. Each Bid shall be sealed in an envelope clearly marked on the outside, “BID ON FORKLIFT”. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 11:30 a.m. on August 8, 2025. Any bid received after date and hour shown above will be returned unopened to the bidder.
Bids can also be viewed, downloaded and submitted online by at:
https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=60
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, adjust quantities by increasing or decreasing and to waive all informalities.
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
\s\ Raymond M. Wade,
Executive Director
Adv. July 23 and 25, 2025

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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 WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 AT 10:30 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2025
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 May 15, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
ITEM 5 Ratification of the final actions authorized by the Operating Committee at the Meetings of such Committee held on April 17, 2025
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Discussion on any other Outstanding Items of Old Business
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
(a) LEPA Talking Points – Data Center Details
(b) Discussion on the future of Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Consideration for Approval of an engagement letter between LEPA and Kean Miller for legal services pertaining to the cessation of coal burning for Rodemacher Unit No. 2
ITEM 8 AD- JOURNMENT
Adv. July 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Patterson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday July 29, 2025, at 5:30 pm. The office is located at 409 Grout St. Patterson. The meeting is open to the public.
Adv. July 23, 2024

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