September 5, 2002

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Enos Derbonne, President, presiding, and the following members present:

Mesdames Luvertha August, Elizabeth Conway Griffin, and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Algie Breaux, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay, Chuck Kleckley, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon

Absent: Mr. Chris Landry

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary, Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, Recording Secretary, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources, Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance, Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer, Mr. Allen Smith of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, Legal Counsel, and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.

President Derbonne called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Griffin which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the issuance of the following Special Events Permit be ratified:

Type C Permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the special event:

BON TEMPS TRAIL RIDE

October 4, 5, and 6, 2002

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Mary Annette DeJean, Organizer

(Mike Danahay's District)

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to approve payment of all current invoices.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated August 1, 2002, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the Agenda Committee Report dated August 29, 2002, be approved as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

August 29, 2002

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, August 29, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mrs. Luvertha August, Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Don Manuel, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Andy Johnson, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Jim Vickers.

Chairman August advised that the purpose of the meeting on this date was to review the proposed agenda for the regular meeting of the Police Jury to be held on September 5, 2002.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on September 5^th, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted with the following additions:

• •Consideration of adopting a resolution to be forwarded to the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation urging that when Congress reconvenes in September, that cuts to the Farm Bill be immediately restored to previous levels due to the adverse effects said cuts have had on rice farmers, rice and/or agriculture-related businesses, and the shipping industries in Louisiana and at least six other states.

Chairman August recognized Mr. Mark Ross and two groups of Boy Scouts, Troop No. 109 and Troop No. 110, sponsored by the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints church, as being present at the meeting on this date in conjunction with work on their merit badges.

Copies of the proposed ambulance ordinance were distributed for review and comments prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee on September 5, 2002, at 4:30 p.m.

Also, recommendations for appointments to various boards of special service districts were made by members of the Committee.

There being no further business, Chairman August declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Public Works Committee Report dated August 29, 2002, was approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

August 29, 2002

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A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, August 29, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Cornelius Moon, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Hal McMillin and Mrs. Sandra Treme

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Andy Johnson, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Jim Vickers.

Said Committee:

• Received a check in the amount of $2,922.40, and words of commendation and appreciation, from Mr. Ray Bebee, President of the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury, for reimbursement of the costs associated with repair of a bridge on Topsy Road under a Joint Services Agreement approved by the Police Jury on August 15, 2002, with the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury whereby the Calcasieu Parish Division of Engineering and Public Works repaired the bridge located approximately one and one-half miles east of the Calcasieu Parish line. (Under the Joint Services Agreement, the cost was not to exceed $7,500.00 and was to be reimbursed fully by Jefferson Davis Parish. F. Miller & Sons, Inc., donated pilings for the project.) Also present on behalf of the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury was Mr. Johnny Manuel, Public Works Director.


• Presented certificates of recognition to the following coaches and players of the 2002 South Lake Charles Junior League All-Stars: Robert Cady, Manager; Eric Fry, Sr., Coach; Carmen Angelini, Sr., Coach; and Players Carmen Angelini, Alexander Armand, Jeremy Cady, Eric Fry, Jr., Daniel Edwards, Todd Fontenot, Steven Hoffpauir, Kevin LeJeune, Justin Morales, Zachary Ogea, and Shane Sanders. (Mr. Landry)


• Received report from the Parish Engineer relative to various options concerning the possible closure of the railroad crossing on Packing House Road (DOT No. 767-959B) and recommended that action be deferred for two weeks to allow Mr. Breaux an opportunity to meet with Conoco officials. (Options included in the report were: (1) railroad crossing closed - road construction costs for cul-de-sacs ($15,000); (2) signals and gates installed at crossing with minor improvements to approaches - road construction costs ($50,000) + signal and gates ($200,000); and (3) no signalization and bring crossing up to AASHTO Standards - road construction costs ($90,000) + right-of-way costs and relocation costs for purchase of home and business based on appraised value.)


• Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Lake Oak Estates (including Lake Oak Lane) in Section 31, Township 10 South, Range 8 West, located off of Lake Street in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish.
  
• Recommended that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted with reference to the following:

(5.1) establish a 25-mph school speed zone on Claude Hebert Road, from Louisiana 3059 to the south property line of LeBleu Settlement Elementary School, and further, that LeBleu Settlement Elementary School be added to the list of schools in Section 17-69 of the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances.

• Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving the renewal of a contract between the Police Jury and James Goodrich for parkkeeper services at Post Oak Pavilion.

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to approve all recommendations of the Public Works Committee as outlined heretofore; whereupon, the following resolutions and ordinance were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Lee Thibodeaux subdivided certain property in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Lake Oak Estates, a subdivision in Section 31, Township 10 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by W. L. Haymon, Registered Land Surveyor No. 6667, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on September 11, 2002, bearing File No. 2597900.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Lake Oak Estates in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Lake Oak Lane located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.

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ORDINANCE NO. 4404

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 17, Art. II, Div. 2. Speed Limits, Sec. 17-69. School zones, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to establish a 25 M.P.H. speed limit on Claude Hebert Road, from Louisiana 3059 to the south property line of LeBleu Settlement Elementary School in Ward Eight.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, that it does hereby amend Chapter 17, Art. II, Div. 2. Speed Limits, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to include the following subsection in the provisions of Sec. 17-69. School zones:

(a) (8) LeBleu Settlement Elementary School, 6509 Highway 3059, Iowa.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that appropriate signs shall be posted on Claude Hebert Road in Ward Eight as set forth above to warn operators of vehicles of the 25 M.P.H. speed limit.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all remaining portions of Sec. 17-69. School zones, shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that anyone violating the provisions of this ordinance, upon conviction, shall be fined as provided in Section 1-9 of the Code of Ordinances.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code.

This ordinance was adopted on the 5^th day of September, 2002.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute the renewal of a "Contract to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreement" with Mr. James Goodrich to provide parkkeeper services at Post Oak Pavillion in Ward Four, for a period of one year.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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President Derbonne advised that the next item of business was to consider approving the recommendation of the Director of the Division of Planning and Development with reference to the Surplus Adjudicated Property Sale conducted on August 28, 2002, on the following cases, and to adopt an ordinance with respect to each piece of property:

• •AP08-001-02 located on Ira Breaux Road in Ward Eight (the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development was to accept the highest offer in the amount of $7,600.00 of Mr. Dannis Begnaud); and
• •AP08-002-02 located on LaFleur Road in Ward Eight (the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development was to accept the highest offer in the amount of $5,100.00 of Ms. Janet Chargois)

Mr. Vickers advised that no opposition to the sales had been registered with his office. President Derbonne asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to express opposition to the sale of these adjudicated properties and hearing no comments, motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development be approved with respect to the sale of the properties; whereupon, the following ordinances were adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4405

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Police Jury to declare the property described as: Beg SE cor E/2 NE 18.9.7, th W 360 ft, N 260 ft etc subj. to rd r/w on E/S contg 2 acs m/l (Assessment No. 1272489), 1642 Ira Breaux Road in Ward Eight, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, surplus property and to authorize the sale of said lot to Mr. Dannis Begnaud, his agent, or assign for the consideration of $7,600.00 (seven thousand, six hundred dollars) cash, or to the highest offer or who submits his offer with a certified check or money order in the amount of $425.00 ($350 appraisal fee plus $75).

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu owns property described as: Beg SE cor E/2 NE 18.9.7, th W 360 ft, N 260 ft etc subj. to rd r/w on E/S contg 2 acs m/l (Assessment No. 1272489), 1642 Ira Breaux Road in Ward Eight, said property having been adjudicated to the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, all Members of the Local Services Agreement have recommended that the property be declared surplus and no longer needed for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received by the Division of Planning & Development from Mr. Dannis Begnaud, to purchase said property for the consideration of $7,600.00 (seven thousand, six hundred dollars) cash, at the time of sale; and

WHEREAS, no written opposition or higher offer has been filed with the Division of Planning & Development Office; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is of the opinion that this property is surplus and no longer needed for public purposes and that it would be in the public interest to convey the above mentioned property to Mr. Dennis Begnaud, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF THE PARISH OF CALCASIEU, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the following criteria for the sale and disposition of adjudicated property:

Section 1. The property described as: Beg SE cor E/2 NE 18.9.7, th W 360 ft, N 260 ft etc subj. to rd r/w on E/S contg 2 acs m/l (Assessment No. 1272489), 1642 Ira Breaux Road in Ward Eight, Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby declared to be surplus and no longer needed for public purpose.

Section 2. Ten days after the final adoption of this ordinance, if no restraining order has been obtained, the President is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to Mr. Dannis Begnaud, his agent, or assign for and in consideration of $7,600.00 (seven thousand, six hundred dollars). However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale until the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has certified in writing to the President the following:

• Purchaser has certified in writing to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development that purchaser or his agent has examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish and attached to the certification a written list of the names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who might have vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in LSA-R.S. 47:2261. Said written certification shall contain an indemnification and hold harmless clause by the purchaser in favor of the Parish of Calcasieu, its officers, agents and employees if the purchaser should fail to request notification to an interested party or should incorrectly identify or locate any interested party.

• Purchaser has made written request to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development to notify those persons identified above in accordance with LSA-R.S. 33:4720.17 and LSA-R.S. 47:2261 and has paid the Parish the sum of five dollars per notice and/or the sum of thirty dollars per notice by publication requested.


• The Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has provided purchaser with proof of notice, and purchaser has recorded same in the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish and has provided the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development a stamped copy of the recorded proof of notice.
  
• Purchaser has certified in writing to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development that the number of days required by LSA-R.S. 33:4720.17 has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
  
• Purchaser has paid the consideration in cash to the Parish and the cash sale attached has been approved by the Division of Planning & Development.

Section 3. If purchaser should fail to complete the requirements of Section 2 A) and B) within one hundred twenty (120) days of adoption of this ordinance, the President is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to anyone who shall complete the requirements of Section 2. If all of the requirements of Section 2 are not completed within one year from the date this ordinance is adopted, the President's authority to execute an act of cash sale for this property shall cease, and any and all rights of the purchaser to this property shall terminate.

Section 4. This act of sale shall be without any warranty or recourse whatsoever (including warranty of title), even for the return or any reduction of the purchase price, but with subrogation to all rights and actions of warranty the Parish of Calcasieu may have, and shall contain such warranty limitations and other provisions as are required by the Parish Attorney. The Parish of Calcasieu shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

This ordinance was adopted on the 5^th day of September, 2002.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. 4406

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Police Jury to declare the property described as: Com 208.7 ft S and 521.8 ft W of NE cor SW NE 4.9.7 th S 290.65 ft W 137.2 ft etc. (Assessment No. 264474), LaFleur Road in Ward Eight, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, surplus property and to authorize the sale of said lot to Ms. Janet Chargois, her agent, or assign for the consideration of $5,100 (five thousand, one hundred dollars) cash, or to the highest offer or who submits his offer with a certified check or money order in the amount of $225 ($150 appraisal fee plus $75).

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu owns property described as: Com 208.7 ft S and 521.8 ft W of NE cor SW NE 4.9.7 th S 290.65 ft W 137.2 ft etc. (Assessment No. 264474), LaFleur Road in Ward Eight, said property having been adjudicated to the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, all Members of the Local Services Agreement have recommended that the property be declared surplus and no longer needed for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received by the Division of Planning & Development from Ms. Janet Chargois, to purchase said property for the consideration of $5,100.00 (five thousand, one hundred dollars) cash, at the time of sale; and

WHEREAS, no written opposition or higher offer has been filed with the Division of Planning & Development Office; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is of the opinion that this property is surplus and no longer needed for public purposes and that it would be in the public interest to convey the above mentioned property to Ms. Janet Chargois, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF THE PARISH OF CALCASIEU, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the following criteria for the sale and disposition of adjudicated property:

Section 1. The property described as: Com 208.7 ft S and 521.8 ft W of NE cor SW NE 4.9.7 th S 290.65 ft W 137.2 ft etc. (Assessment No. 264474), LaFleur Road in Ward Eight, Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby declared to be surplus and no longer needed for public purpose.

Section 2. Ten days after the final adoption of this ordinance, if no restraining order has been obtained, the President is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to Ms. Janet Chargois, her agent, or assign for and in consideration of $5,100.00 (five thousand, one hundred dollars). However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale until the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has certified in writing to the President the following:

• Purchaser has certified in writing to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development that purchaser or his agent has examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish and attached to the certification a written list of the names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who might have vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in LSA-R.S. 47:2261. Said written certification shall contain an indemnification and hold harmless clause by the purchaser in favor of the Parish of Calcasieu, its officers, agents and employees if the purchaser should fail to request notification to an interested party or should incorrectly identify or locate any interested party.

• Purchaser has made written request to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development to notify those persons identified above in accordance with LSA-R.S. 33:4720.17 and LSA-R.S. 47:2261 and has paid the Parish the sum of five dollars per notice and/or the sum of thirty dollars per notice by publication requested.


• The Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has provided purchaser with proof of notice, and purchaser has recorded same in the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish and has provided the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development a stamped copy of the recorded proof of notice.


• Purchaser has certified in writing to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development that the number of days required by LSA-R.S. 33:4720.17 has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.


• Purchaser has paid the consideration in cash to the Parish and the cash sale attached has been approved by the Division of Planning & Development.

Section 3. If purchaser should fail to complete the requirements of Section 2 A) and B) within one hundred twenty (120) days of adoption of this ordinance, the President is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to anyone who shall complete the requirements of Section 2. If all of the requirements of Section 2 are not completed within one year from the date this ordinance is adopted, the President's authority to execute an act of cash sale for this property shall cease, and any and all rights of the purchaser to this property shall terminate.

Section 4. This act of sale shall be without any warranty or recourse whatsoever (including warranty of title), even for the return or any reduction of the purchase price, but with subrogation to all rights and actions of warranty the Parish of Calcasieu may have, and shall contain such warranty limitations and other provisions as are required by the Parish Attorney. The Parish of Calcasieu shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

This ordinance was adopted on the 5^th day of September, 2002.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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Mrs. Treme, Region 7 Representative on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Police Jury Association, and Mr. Breaux, At-Large Representative on said Board, presented a scholarship award on behalf of the Association in the amount of $500 to Ms. Stephanie A. Harris who was currently majoring in government at McNeese State University. Ms. Harris expressed her appreciation for the award.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the Division of Planning and Development was authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of surplus adjudicated property in accordance with the Parish's Adjudicated Property Program on an as-needed basis.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District has applied to the United States Coast Guard for a bridge permit for a proposed bridge across Contraband Bayou, mile 0.5, at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has received public comment to Coast Guard Public Notice CGD8-10-02 dated July 12, 2002 for the proposed bridge across Contraband Bayou; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development, including the Calcasieu Parish Floodplain Administrator, has evaluated the proposed Contraband Bayou Bridge relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, floodplain regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its positive impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of this evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development including the Calcasieu Parish Floodplain Administrator concluded there is no cause for objection to the bridge permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the issuance of a United States Coast Guard Bridge Permit to the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for the construction of a bridge over Contraband Bayou at mile 0.5, at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the no objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based solely on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project if it is determined to be necessary and forward findings to the United States Coast Guard.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date inscribed above.

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It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously to approve the Ambulance Regulatory Committee Report dated August 28, 2002, and all recommendations contained therein, as follows:

AMBULANCE REGULATORY COMMITTEE REPORT

August 28, 2002

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A meeting of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee was held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Don Manuel, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Chris Landry, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, and Mr. Enos Derbonne

Absent: Mrs. Sandra Treme

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, and Mr. Richard Gremillion.

Said Committee:

• Received a report from staff relative to a proposed amended ambulance ordinance calling for a Request-for-Proposals process for a single provider of ambulance service in the Parish outside of areas served by West Calcasieu Cameron EMS, and recommended that copies of the proposed ordinance be forwarded to all members of the Police Jury for review and comment.


• Recommended that a meeting of the Committee be scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2002, for final review of the proposed ordinance as referenced above, and to make a recommendation to the Police Jury with reference to same.

There being no further business, Chairman Manuel declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Special Service Districts Review Committee Report dated August 29, 2002, and all recommendations contained therein, was approved as follows:

SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS REVIEW COMMITTEE

August 29, 2002

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A meeting of the Special Service Districts Review Committee was held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Chris Landry, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Mike Danahay, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Cornelius "Cornie" Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, Mr. Bryan Beam, and Mr. Richard Gremillion.

Said Committee:

• Recommended that the Police Jury's legal counsel request an Attorney General's opinion on the definition of "parcel" in relation to the request of Mr. A. J. Grevemberg of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four (Houston River Fire District) that the Police Jury, acting as the Board of Commissioners of said district, consider placement of a proposition on the ballot for a parcel fee to be assessed on properties in the district for fire protection purposes, in accordance with LSA-R.S. 40:1505. It was the consensus of the Committee that an informal meeting be called in the Houston River community to determine the desires and plans of said community relative to the provision of fire protection. It was also the consensus of the Committee that a request would be made to the Budget Committee for interim funding for the District in the amount of $25,000 for FY 2003.


• Recommended that efforts with respect to placing a proposition for a parcel fee in the Houston River Fire District on the ballot (no later than July 19, 2003) continue to be pursued, along with the current and ongoing study of how best to provide fire protection on a parishwide basis.


• Received report from staff relative to the fire study performed by Mr. Tom Cassisa wherein the Committee was advised that in conjunction with said study and with the impending conclusion of developing an ordinance and request-for-proposals process for selection of a sole-provider ambulance system in Calcasieu Parish, efforts would be renewed and focused on developing options and related information pertaining to fire protection parishwide.

There being no further business, Chairman Landry declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the Ambulance Regulatory Committee Report dated September 5, 2002, and all recommendations contained therein, be approved as follows:

AMBULANCE REGULATORY COMMITTEE REPORT

September 5, 2002

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A meeting of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee was held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Don Manuel, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, and Mrs. Sandra Treme

Absent: Mr. Chris Landry

Also present were Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, and Ms. Kathy P. Criglow.

Said Committee:

• Recommended approval of a proposed amended ambulance ordinance calling for a Request-for-Proposals process for single provider of ambulance service in the Parish outside of areas served by West Calcasieu Cameron EMS.

There being no further business, Chairman Manuel declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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As a result of approval of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee Report, and the recommendation contained therein, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4407

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 15 - Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article V. Private Ambulances, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby amend Chapter 15 - Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article V. Private Ambulances, of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, by including Division II. Exclusive Franchise Provisions, in its entirety as follows:

Sec. 15-121. Definitions. through Sec. 15-136. West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District., both inclusive, are hereby titled DIVISION I. PROVISIONS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION OF EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE.

DIVISION II. EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE PROVISIONS

Sec. 15-137. Definitions.

Advanced life support (ALS). Advanced level of pre-hospital, interhospital, and emergency service care rendered by personnel certified at the EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic level working under direct orders from physicians at a resource hospital.

Ambulance. Any authorized emergency vehicle, equipped with warning devices, designed and operated as a part of a regular course of conduct or business to transport a sick or injured individual or which is advertised or otherwise held out to the public as such. "Ambulance" shall not mean a hearse or other funeral home vehicle utilized for the transportation of the dead.

Air ambulance. Any rotor winged aircraft designed and operated as a part of a regular course of conduct or business to transport a sick or injured individual or which is advertised or otherwise held out to the public as such.

Bureau. The Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Certified emergency medical technician. An individual who is certified as any one of the following:

(a) A certified emergency medical technician-basic.

(b) A certified emergency medical technician-intermediate.

(c) A certified emergency medical technician-paramedic.

Certified emergency medical technician-basic. An individual who has successfully completed an emergency medical technician-basic training program developed and promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation and adopted by the Bureau, who is nationally registered, and who is certified by the Bureau.

Certified emergency medical technician-intermediate. Any individual who has successfully completed an emergency medical technician-intermediate training program developed and promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation and adopted by the Bureau, who is nationally registered, and who is certified by the Bureau.

Certified emergency medical technician-paramedic. Any individual who has successfully completed an emergency medical technician-paramedic training program developed and promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation and adopted by the Bureau, who is nationally registered, and who is certified by the Bureau.

Communications District. Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District (E-911).

Driver. Any person who drives an ambulance.

Emergency. An unforeseen condition of a pathophysiological or psychological nature in which a prudent layperson, possessing an average knowledge of health and medicine, would judge to require urgent and unscheduled medical attention.

Emergency medical personnel or emergency service person(s). Individuals who are certified first responders or certified emergency medical technicians.

Emergency medical response vehicle. A marked emergency vehicle with fully visual and audible warning signals operated by a certified ambulance service, the primary purpose of which is to respond to the scene of a medical emergency to provide emergency medical stabilization or support, or command, control, and communications, but which is not an ambulance designed or intended for the purpose of transporting a victim from the scene to a medical facility regardless of its designation. Included are such vehicles referred to but not limited to the designation as "sprint car", "quick response vehicle", "special response vehicle", "triage trucks", "staff cars", "supervisor units", and other similar designations. Emergency medical response vehicles shall not include fire apparatus and law enforcement patrol vehicles which carry first aid or emergency medical supplies and which respond to medical emergencies as part of their routine duties.

Emergency medical services or "EMS". A system that represents the combined efforts of several professionals and agencies to provide prehospital emergency care to the sick and injured.

Industrial ambulance. Any vehicle owned and operated by an industrial facility and used for transporting any employee who becomes sick, injured, or otherwise incapacitated in the course and scope of his employment from a job site to an appropriate medical facility.

Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP). The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Office of Emergency Preparedness.

Parish. The unincorporated areas of Calcasieu Parish as well as any municipalities within Calcasieu Parish adopting this ordinance through inter-local cooperation agreements.

Physician. A physician licensed to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Police Jury. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

Police Jury Ambulance Regulatory Committee. A standing committee of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

Primary responder. The ambulance service provider with primary responsibility for emergency medical response as assigned by the Communications District for each ambulance call.

"PSAP". Public Safety Answering Point.

Quality Assurance Review Panel. Appointed body responsible for assisting the ambulance service enforcement authority in ensuring that ordinance provisions pertaining to medical protocols are being followed.

Response time. The time interval measurement of an ambulance service provider responding to an emergency.

Sec. 15-138. Request-for-Proposals: Exclusive Franchise.

• The Police Jury shall cause to be developed a Request-for-Proposals (RFP) document for the provision of emergency and non-emergency ambulance service within the Parish.
• Upon approval of said document, the Police Jury shall solicit responses to the RFP.
• The provider selected through the RFP process shall retain an exclusive franchise for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service throughout the Parish.
• The RFP document shall define the specific criteria to be used in selecting an exclusive provider of ambulance service and requirements to be met by the company awarded the franchise. The basic criteria for selection and requirements are stated under Section 15-139 and Section 15-143 through Section 15-148 respectively.

Sec. 15-139. Basic Criteria for Selection.

• The basic criteria for selection of an exclusive provider of ambulance service shall include the following:

• Experience of the company in rendering ambulance service in the Parish or elsewhere

• Commitment to clinical performance
• Qualifications of personnel
• Commitment to quality in operational areas such as fleet maintenance, communications and dispatch, and disaster response
• Financial strength
• Accounts receivable management

• Community involvement
• Additional criteria for selection as determined necessary by the Police Jury may be further delineated in the Request-for-Proposals.

Sec. 15-140. Request-for-Proposals Review Committee.

• Upon receipt of all qualifying proposals, an Ad-Hoc RFP Review Committee shall be created for the purpose of evaluating the proposals and recommending an exclusive provider of ambulance service within the Parish. This committee shall consist of the following representatives: the chairman and one other member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Ambulance Regulatory Committee; one (1) member of the Communications District Board; one (1) representative of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society; one (1) public safety representative; one (1) emergency room nurse; and one (1) Board Certified emergency room physician.
• Each ambulance service provider submitting a proposal shall have the opportunity to make a presentation to the Ad-Hoc RFP Review Committee in support of its proposal. Each proposal will be rated by members of the committee based on criteria as defined within the RFP.
• Upon receipt of the Ad-Hoc RFP Review Committee's recommendation for an exclusive ambulance service provider, the Police Jury shall act upon the recommendation within sixty (60) days.

Sec. 15-141. Execution of an Exclusive Franchise Agreement.

Upon selection of an exclusive ambulance service provider following the process described in Sec. 15-138 through Sec. 15-140, and in accordance with provisions of agreements with participating municipalities, the Police Jury shall execute a franchise agreement with the selected provider for the purpose of fulfilling obligations set forth in the RFP document. The franchise agreement shall be for an initial term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for one additional five (5) year term by mutual consent.

Sec. 15-142. Implementation of an Exclusive Franchise Agreement.

• Upon execution of the exclusive franchise agreement, the Police Jury shall take formal action to repeal Ordinance 4383-A and Ordinance 4394, as outlined in Article V., Division I., of this Chapter.
• Upon execution of the exclusive franchise agreement, any other entities or persons conducting operation of an ambulance as defined herein within the Parish, with the exception of the Good Samaritan provision under LSA-- R.S. 40:1235 and Sec. 15-139 of this ordinance, shall be in violation of this ordinance.

Sec. 15-143. Availability of services required.

The selected provider of ambulance service must provide the following:

• Emergency and non-emergency ambulance response with Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, with vehicles staffed twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days a week with a minimum of one emergency medical technician-paramedic and an emergency medical technician-basic.
• Air ambulance service by rotor wing helicopter, based in the Parish, and staffed twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days a week. The air ambulance service shall include full-time access to a rotor wing helicopter medically configured in accordance with state regulations which is capable of providing for the transportation of patients at the direction of a physician, a medical facility or an emergency responder. Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, the selected provider of ambulance service shall be the provider of air ambulance service for the area in which West Cal-Cam EMS is the primary responder in accordance with Section 15-139. Any air ambulance utilized for such purposes shall be licensed by the State of Louisiana. Revocation of such license by the State of Louisiana shall be considered a violation of this ordinance.
• An Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) system capable of determining the closest ambulance it has available to respond to an emergency ambulance call, with each dispatch to go to the closest ambulance for each call received.
• Proof of the establishment and maintenance of a bonafide office in the Parish from which the service is offered, and availability to serve all areas of the Parish subject to Sec. 15-139 of this ordinance.

Sec. 15-144. Miscellaneous Requirements.

The selected ambulance service provider shall be required to provide the following:

(1) A performance bond in an amount of one million ($1,000,000) dollars, written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana with an A.M. Best Rating of "A" or better. The bond, to be furnished prior to the effective date of the franchise, shall be countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State. The purpose of the performance bond is to insure faithful performance of each and every condition, stipulation, and requirement of this ordinance.

• Proof of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), or demonstrated commitment of working toward accreditation.
• Must demonstrate that its ambulances are equipped with radios and/or mobile data terminals to communicate with the system in place in the Parish including communications with the Communications District for the purpose of coordinating operations.
• Must purchase and maintain equipment compatible with the Communications District equipment necessary to receive automatic number identifications (ANI) and automatic location information (ALI) on calls transferred to the applicant via 911.
• Pay an annual administrative fee of $5,000.00 to cover administrative costs of regulating ambulance services including legal fees associated with enforcement and rate regulation. The fee will be due on January 1st of each year.

Sec. 15-145. Insurance Required.

• The selected provider must file with the Police Jury policies of general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance and medical legal liability insurance issued by an insurance company qualified to do business in the State of Louisiana, which shall contain the following conditions and stipulations and shall be approved as to form by the risk management department of the Police Jury:
• The term of such insurance policies shall be for a period of not less than one (1) year.

• The general liability and automobile liability insurance policies shall provide for limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) aggregate.
• The medical malpractice insurance policy(ies) shall provide limits of liability of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.
• The workers' compensation insurance policy(ies) shall provide coverage for statutory benefits up to an aggregate amount for any one claim in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
• Such policy shall, by its terms, provide that it may not be canceled except after thirty (30) days' written notice thereof to the Police Jury.
• Participation in the patient's compensation fund of the State of Louisiana shall be deemed to be medical legal liability insurance within the contemplation of this article.

Sec. 15-146. Operational and equipment requirements.

The selected provider of ambulance service must comply with the following:

(1) Licensure: Possession of a valid current license from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in accordance with the requirements stipulated in LSA-- R.S. 40:1235.2.

• Qualifications of emergency medical personnel: Any emergency medical personnel providing services in any capacity on any ambulance or emergency response vehicle in the Parish must meet the requirements set forth under LSA-- R.S. 40:1234, 1235, and 1235.1.
• Standards for ambulance equipment: Must carry with it as part of its equipment the list of equipment for emergency ambulances as prescribed in rules and regulations promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in accordance with LSA-- R.S. 40:1235.1 (B).
• Standards for ambulance drivers: Any person driving an ambulance in the Parish must meet the driver requirements set forth under LSA-- R.S. 40:1235.
• Standards for mechanical operation of emergency ambulance vehicles: All emergency ambulances operating in the Parish must be certified to be in proper mechanical condition in accordance with LSA-- R.S. 40:1235.1 (B)(3).
• Drug testing program: Must maintain a drug testing program for its emergency medical personnel and other employees which requires the following: pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Procedures to be used shall meet standards as defined under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Part 40: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.

Sec. 15-147. Ambulance service performance standards.

(a) Medical Protocols: Any owner or operator of an ambulance service shall follow medical protocols for the treatment of patients as established by the Office of Emergency Preparedness in consultation with the Quality Assurance Review Panel and other local medical providers. These medical protocols shall govern ambulance service for both ground and air and for selecting a destination hospital in life-threatening incidents, and in non-life threatening incidents wherein the patient expresses no hospital preference.

• Response time standards: Any owner or operator of an ambulance service shall adhere to response time standards for defined zones as set by the Police Jury upon recommendation from the Office of Emergency Preparedness utilizing guidelines established by the American Ambulance Association for fractile performance measures for high performance emergency medical services systems. Ambulance providers shall be required to respond, at least ninety percent (90%) of the time, to a medical emergency scene within the time limits listed below from the time of receiving notification. These zones shall be defined in the form of a Response Time Zone Map, to be updated as necessary.

Urban Zone: Less than or equal to eight (8) minutes.

Suburban Zone: Less than or equal to twelve (12) minutes.
Rural Zone: Less than or equal to twenty (20) minutes.

Sec. 15-148. Daily logs and records.

• The selected provider shall maintain a response time report upon which shall be recorded the date, time of service request, point and time of dispatch, time of arrival at patient location, and total response time for each emergency transport. In addition, all of the aforementioned information shall be recorded by electronic device in real time. The provider shall submit to the Parish a copy of its response time report on a monthly basis due by the 10th of each month. The provider shall retain and preserve all time reports and recordings for at least twelve (12) months, and such reports and recordings shall be available for inspection by the Police Jury.
• The provider shall keep accurate records of the receipts and expenses from operations, and maintain such records at a place readily accessible for examination by the Police Jury.

Sec. 15-149. Responding to emergencies.

(a) The Communications District shall be designated as the primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and dispatch for all emergency medical service calls in the Parish.

(b) Upon receiving notification of the need for an ambulance, the Communications District shall designate an appropriate primary responder ambulance provider that shall become responsible for the transportation of the patient(s) from the scene of an emergency to an appropriate medical facility.

(c) No emergency medical response vehicle will utilize flashing lights, sirens or similar devices en route to any emergency located on a public thoroughfare or property customarily open to the public or which would require the involvement or investigation by any public safety agency unless the Communications District has designated that ambulance provider to be the primary responder responsible for the transportation of the patients from the scene of the emergency to an appropriate medical facility. This subsection shall not apply to emergency calls that are received directly by an ambulance provider.

(d) Any ambulance provider which responds to or arrives at the scene of a medical emergency for which the Communications District has not designated it the primary responder responsible, shall provide the emergency medical care necessary to sustain and stabilize the patient until the arrival of the designated ambulance provider. A non-designated ambulance provider will not transport a patient from the scene of a medical emergency except under the following circumstances:

(1) The patient's condition is life-threatening or otherwise subject to rapid and significant deterioration, and

• There is clear indication that, in view of the estimated time of arrival of the designated ambulance, the patient's condition warrants immediate transportation.

Sec. 15-150. Enforcement Authority.

(a) The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) is hereby given authority to promulgate such reasonable rules and procedures as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this ordinance.

(b) To provide advisory assistance to the OEP for enforcement of this ordinance, the Police Jury shall establish a Quality Assurance Review Panel, which shall include, but not be limited to, representation from the following groups: the Communications District, Board Certified emergency room physicians, emergency nurses, fire services and law enforcement. No person on the panel shall be affiliated with any ambulance service provider operating in the Parish.

All appointments to the Quality Assurance Review Panel shall be made by the Police Jury. The Police Jury shall establish by-laws for the panel which specify the panel's responsibilities, membership, and other matters deemed necessary.

The Quality Assurance Review Panel shall have the following general responsibilities:

• For quality assurance, review on a periodic basis the medical protocols utilized by ambulance service providers, and review protocols on a random basis as determined by the OEP.

• Upon request of the OEP, provide advisory assistance on compliance matters and complaints filed regarding ambulance service provision within the Parish.

Sec. 15-151. Inspection of ambulances.

The Office of Emergency Preparedness shall inspect ambulances for adherence to operational and equipment requirements in accordance with Section 15-127 of this ordinance. The OEP shall inspect each ambulance annually for compliance in these areas, and randomly at its discretion. Inspections will be conducted in a manner so as not to interfere with patient care.

Sec. 15-152. Suspension and termination.

• The ambulance provider selected under this ordinance shall comply with the provisions hereof and with all local, state and federal laws. Failure to do so may result in the Police Jury suspending or terminating the franchise agreement.
• Consideration of suspension or termination of the franchise agreement must be brought by the OEP to the Police Jury's Ambulance Regulatory Committee at a scheduled hearing, at which the ambulance service provider is given the opportunity to be present. The Ambulance Regulatory Committee, after said hearing, shall make a recommendation to the full Police Jury.
• The Police Jury, upon recommendation from the Police Jury's Ambulance Regulatory Committee, may take appropriate action when it appears that one or more of the following conditions are met:
• The provider has failed or refused to comply with provisions of this ordinance;
• The provider has refused or failed to render the full service authorized by the franchise agreement;
• The provider has been finally convicted of a felony or other offense involving moral turpitude;
• The provider has persisted in permitting his vehicles to be operated in violation of any law;
• The franchise agreement was authorized by a proposal in which any material fact was intentionally omitted or falsely stated;
• The provider has charged excessive rates;
• The provider or his agent in bad faith induced or sought to induce a change of destination to or from a hospital or other place specified by the person hiring the ambulance;
• The provider or his agent has been guilty of willfully operating his service in a negligent manner;
• The provider has allowed his insurance, as required herein, to be cancelled, withdrawn or terminated;
• The provider has allowed any of his vehicles or equipment to become damaged, deteriorated, or unclean to the extent that it is unsatisfactory for public use;
• The provider fails to show financial responsibility to maintain services in compliance with the terms hereof;
• The provider has knowingly allowed uncertified (whether temporary or permanent) emergency medical personnel to provide emergency medical care to any person who has contracted with the permit holder for such treatment while the uncertified emergency medical personnel is in the employment of the permit holder; or
• The provider has continued to demonstrate an excessive response time.

Sec. 15-153. Rates.

(a) For ambulance service rendered within the Parish, a schedule of rates was adopted by the Police Jury on July 18, 2002, and is on file in the OEP. These rates may be adjusted annually in January of each year in a proportion equal to the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (All Items) during the previous twelve month period.

(b) No rate increases other than CPI adjustments may be implemented without approval of the Police Jury.

Sec. 15-154. Penalties for violations.

• The OEP shall establish, maintain, and enforce a schedule of fines for violations of this ordinance, originally approved by the Police Jury on July 18, 2002, and on file in the OEP. The fines shall apply to violations relating to failure to meet operational or equipment requirements, insurance requirements, response time standards, medical protocols, or approved rate structure.
• The selected provider shall maintain a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) reserve to be drawn down by the Police Jury if necessary for payment of ordinance violations.
• If the provider is aggrieved by the issuance of a fine, he may appeal the violation by written notice to the OEP by personal delivery or by mail, return receipt requested. The appeal must be made within ten (10) days of the notification of the OEP's decision to issue the fine. With appropriate notification of appeal, a hearing will be scheduled by the Police Jury's Ambulance Regulatory Committee for a recommendation to the Police Jury for a final decision regarding the fine. In the event the fine is overturned, reimbursement will be made to the provider.
• If the provider is found to be in non-compliance with operational requirements or the approved rate schedule, he shall have fifteen (15) calendar days to correct the violation, or be subject to a fine of $100.00 per day for each day of non-compliance after the fifteen-day deadline.

Sec. 15-155. West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District.

(a) The provision of emergency ambulance service within the Parish shall be subject to recognition of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Emergency Medical Services (West Cal-Cam EMS) as the designated emergency ambulance provider within that portion of the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District within Wards Four and Seven in Calcasieu Parish as defined under Ordinance No. 706, adopted on August 1, 1950, and Emergency Service Number zones within Ward Five and Ward Six of Calcasieu Parish as identified by the OEP in consultation with the Communications District.

(b) West Cal-Cam EMS shall be subject to all requirements of this ordinance, with the following exceptions:

Sec. 15-143 (5): Performance bond requirements

Sec. 15-144 (7): Accreditation by CAAS

Sec. 15-144 (a)(5): Ability to provide air ambulance service

Sec. 15-144 (3): Availability of air ambulance service

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 5^th day of September, 2002.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator & Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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With respect to the foregoing, Mr. Manuel, Chairman of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee, pointed out that the ordinance had been a long time in the making and was probably the best document possible for the citizens because it included a vehicle locator system, response time requirements, provision of helicopter services, etc.

President Derbonne thanked Mr. Manuel and the committee for doing an excellent job on developing the ordinance, pointing out that this had not been an easy task..

It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to approve the following requests and recommendations of the Administering Board of the Calcasieu Office of Community Services:

• •adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a refunding application to the Louisiana Department of Education for continued funding of the OCS-Child Home Day Care Program for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto;
• •adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a refunding application for continued operations of the OCS-LaJET Contract for Fiscal Years 2003-2005, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto;

• •adopt a resolution approving a Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Louisiana Officer of Elderly Affairs State Contract in the amount of $10,269.00 to be utilized as match funding for the OCS-RSVP Project, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto;

• •adopt a resolution approving the revision and amendment of Article III of the OCS Bylaws providing for the reduction of the OCS Board membership from 51 members to 31 members in accordance with CSBG Special Clauses and the CSBG Block Grant Federal Legislation;

• •declare vacancies on the OCS Board for seats appointed by the Cities of Lake Charles and Westlake, as a result of non-participation of their appointees to said board and to authorize the Secretary of the OCS Board to submit letters to these entities requesting that these vacancies be filled;

• •declare a vacancy on the OCS Board as a result of a resignation for the Representative of the Poor - Iowa/Bell City Communities and to authorize the Secretary of the OCS Board to advertise to fill said vacancy;

• •approve the submittal of a budgetary modification to the existing CSBG Contract for FY 2002 to allow for the utilization of an additional contract award of $60,383.00 in regular CSBG funding and $284.00 in CF&N Funding with special administrative emphasis placed on procuring equitable increases for all OCS Staff based upon budgetary allowances utilizing available wage data from CSBG/National Association of Community Action Agencies;

• •adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a Capital Outlay Request for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in the amount of $750,000 to renovate and expand the Allen P. August Multi-Purpose Center located at 2001 Moeling Street; and

• •adopt a resolution requesting the Parish Budget Committee to consider an appropriation of $250,000 from the 2003 Parish Riverboat Funds to serve as local matching funds for the Allen P. August Multi-Purpose Center Capital Outlay Request for FY 2002-2003, with said match representing twenty-five percent of the proposed request for said renovations and expansion.

In accordance with the approval of the foregoing recommendations, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby request the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Budget Committee to consider an appropriation of $250,000 from the 2003 Parish Riverboat Fund to serve as local matching funds for the Allen P. August Multi-Purpose Center Capital Outlay Request for FY 2002-2003, with said match representing twenty-five percent of the proposed request for said renovations and expansion.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the revision and amendment of Article III of the Bylaws of the Administering Board of the Calcasieu Parish Office of Community Services (OCS) providing for the reduction of the members of the OCS Administering Board from 51 members to 31 members in accordance with Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Special Clauses and the CSBG Federal Legislation.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a Capital Outlay Request for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in the amount of $750,000 to renovate and expand the Allen P. August Multi-Purpose Center located at 2001 Moeling Street in Lake Charles.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby authorize the Executive Director of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services to execute a contract with the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs, on behalf of the Calcasieu Office of Community Services R.S.V.P. Project, in the amount of $10,269.00 to be utilized as a local cash match for its R.S.V. P. Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a refunding application to the Louisiana Department of Education for the continued operation of the Calcasieu Parish Office of Community Services' local Child Home Day Care Program for Fiscal Year 2003-2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a refunding application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Family Support, for continuation of operations of the Calcasieu Parish Office of Community Services' Louisiana Job Employment Training Program (LaJET) for the Fiscal Years 2003-2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator to sell to abutting property owners that portion of expropriated right-of-way not needed for drainage purposes on the Reiser Ditch located in Ward One, in accordance with prior owner's contract obligation.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to execute a renewal of a lease agreement with Mr. Robert Jacques, Attorney at Law, a tenant and user of the Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury Liaison Group for such purpose.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that an ordinance be adopted revising the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances to provide for a name change in the following franchise agreements: Section 10-63 - from TWFanch One Company to Charter Communications; and Section 10-66 - from Telecommunications Cable Systems, Inc. to Cox Communications; however, it was determined subsequent to the meeting that no action was needed relative to this matter.

It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve a Joint Memorandum of Understanding between the Police Jury, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, the City of Lake Charles, and Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., providing resolution of issues related to costs associated with right-of-way acquisition as well as clarification of various terms and conditions contained in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Hollywood Park, Inc., the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and the City of Lake Charles.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Breaux, which was duly seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 5^th day of September, 2002, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application on behalf of Niblett's Bluff Park Authority in the amount of $25,000 to the Governor's Office of Rural Development for the purchase and installation of playground modules and installation of concrete curbing in the parking areas.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted appointing Mr. Ralph Lewing and Mrs. Sally Fenet to the newly enlarged Recreation District No. One of Ward Three in accordance with the resolution enlarging said district and the Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the City of Lake Charles which provided for a seven-member board with five members being appointed by the City of Lake Charles and two members being appointed by the Police Jury, and further, that Mr. Lewing's term be for a period of four years and Mrs. Fenet's term be for a period of five years:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Ralph Lewing, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Three, said term to expire June, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Sally Fenet, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Three, said term to expire June, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was also moved by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute a Joint Services Agreement with the City of Lake Charles regarding the structure and realignment of the boundaries, as well as the operation of facilities, by and for Recreation District No. One of Ward Three.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. McMillin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby appoint Mr. Randy Burleigh, to replace Mr. Jerome B. Meche, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Four, said term to expire June, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of the term of Mr. Bob Patel as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Mr. Patel represented the private sector upon nomination by the Greater Jennings Chamber of Commerce.)

It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby appoint Ms. Rebecca R. Doucet, to replace Ms. Linda Patterson, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Danahay, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. W. Brent Lumpkin, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Inc., said term to expire August, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One which occurred when Mr. Larry D. Henagan declined reappointment due to health reasons:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby appoint Mr. George Wilkinson, to replace Mr. Larry Henagan, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One, said term to expire August, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Danahay, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Harry Henry, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven, said term to expire September, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Richard Hebert, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four, said term to expire September, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. David Dotson, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One, said term to expire September, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Wayne Sweet, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One, said term to expire September, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Kirk Smith, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One, said term to expire September, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Johnny L. Berry, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five, said term to expire September, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Guy Lynn Renfrow, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire September, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Gordon R. Clement, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire September, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Ronald Ware, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire September, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Carolyn Langley, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire September, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted to fill a vacancy on the Ward One Economic Development Board which was created when Mr. Larry D. Henagan declined reappointment due to health reasons:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby appoint Dr. David W. Hardey, to replace Mr. Larry Henagan, as a member of the Ward One Economic Development Board, said term to expire September, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Seven of Ward Two which was created by the resignation of Mr. Glenn Hoffpauir:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 5^th day of September, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Reinette Guillory, to replace Mr. Glenn Hoffpauir, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Seven of Ward Two, said term to expire June, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. Tr