October 4, 2007

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Chris E. Landry, President, presiding, and the following members present:

Mesdames Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Sandra J. “Sandy” Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Guy Brame, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Michael E. Danahay, Kevin Guidry, Tony Guillory, Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, Cornelius “Cornie” Moon, and Tony Stelly

Absent: Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S. (out of town)

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant Parish Administrator; Mr. Dane Bolin, Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr. of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Recording Secretary; Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development; and Mr. Randy Vincent, Director of the Office of Community Services.

President Landry called the meeting to order. 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.

President Landry welcomed everyone in attendance and asked those who would like to address the Police Jury to fill out a “Request to Appear” form and submit it to the staff. He also asked that all cellular telephones and pagers be turned off or silenced so they would not interrupt the meeting.

Motion was made by Mr. Moon, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the following applications for liquor and beer permits be approved:

WARD I

Market Basket Stores, Inc.

Skylar Thompson – Pres.

MARKET BASKET #27

362 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Don Manuel’s District)

Gurganus, LLC

Diane S. Gurganus – Member

KERSHAW’S TOBACCO

501 Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry L. Shaheen, Jr. – Pres.

HARRY’S RESTAURANT & CASINO

2557 Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Beer – ‘2008 35.00

(Don Manuel’s District)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry L. Shaheen, Jr. – Pres.

SILVERSTAR CASINO

1922 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Don Manuel’s District)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry L. Shaheen, Jr. – Pres.

FIVE STAR QUICK STOP

2577 Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Don Manuel’s District)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry L. Shaheen, Jr. – Pres.

FIVE STAR QUICK STOP NO. 2

1900 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Don Manuel’s District)

Ariba Petroleum, LLC

Gul Awan – Member

BRONCO DISCOUNT

393 Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

Ariba Petroleum, LLC

Gul Awan – Member

BRONCO DISCOUNT DELI

393-A Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Beer – ‘2008 35.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

Punjab Petroleum, Inc.

Khalique Chaudry – Pres.

DELTA FOOD MART #5

112 Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

WARD III

McNeese State University

Mark Ethridge – Director

BURTON MEMORIAL COLISEUM

7001 Gulf Hwy

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Chris Landry’s District)

Roland Granger d/b/a

GRANGERS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

& LOUNGE

2636 Hwy 3059

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

The Western Bar, LLC

Lois Granger – Member

THE WESTERN BAR

2090 Pujol Road

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

Maxtor, LLC

Lanis J. Viator – Member

BOURBON STREET LOUNGE

5390 Hwy 90 East

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Calvin Collins’ District)

Saifullah Ali Khan d/b/a

CAMERON EXPRESS

3247 Hwy 14 East

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Kevin Guidry’s District)

Hayatt Enterprises, LLC

Fayaz Khan – Member

STEP IN #7

5239 Big Lake Road

Lake Charles, LA 70605 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2007 75.00

(Guy Brame’s District) Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

Gaspards Deux, Inc.

Patricia Gaspard – Pres.

GASPARD’S #1

9346 Gulf Hwy

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Chris Landry’s District)

WARD IV

Westlake American Legion Post #370

Charles Thompson – Commander

WESTLAKE AMERICAN LEGION POST #370

2540 Miller Ave

Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Elizabeth Griffin’s District)

Eary Elmer Bennett, Jr. d/b/a

COUNTRY GROCERY & DELI

2893 Hwy 90 West

Sulphur, LA 70663 Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 25.00

(Brent Clement’s District)

WARD V

Starks Memorial Post 4759

Harold Poole – Commander

STARKS MEMORIAL POST 4759

4402 Hwy 12

Starks, LA 70661 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Sandy Treme’s District)

WARD VI

Ronald E. & Jack Marcantel d/b/a

TIGERLAND GROCERY/TRUCK STOP

GOLDEN TIGER CASINO

1106 Hwy 12

DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer – ‘2008 135.00

(Sandy Treme’s District)

Ronald E. & Jack Marcantel d/b/a

TIGERLAND GROCERY & TRUCK STOP

(CONVENIENCE STORE)

1108 Hwy 12

DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) - ‘2008 75.00

(Sandy Treme’s District)

WARD VIII

Awan Enterprises, LLC

Gul Awan – Member

JEAN LAFITTE RV PARK

2101 Pujol Road

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer (Pkg) – ‘2008 75.00

(Tony Stelly’s District)

TOTAL REMITTANCE: 2,075.00

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It was moved by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to approve payment of all current invoices.

Upon motion made by Mr. Brame, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated September 6, 2007, were approved.

Following a brief report by Mr. McMillin, Chairman of the Budget Committee, motion was made by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that the Budget Committee Report dated September 27, 2007, and all recommendations contained therein, be approved as follows:

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT

September 27, 2007

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A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Hal McMillin, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Kevin Guidry, President Chris E. Landry, Ex-Officio, Mr. Tony Stelly, and Mrs. Sandra J. “Sandy” Treme

Absent: Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S.

Also present were Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Tony Guillory, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Tammy Bufkin, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Claude Smart, Ms. Kathy P. Smith, and Mr. Randy Vincent.

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended approval of the following requests for funding from the Parish’s Gaming Fund:

(1.1) grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Ward One allocation of the Gaming Fund to Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One which represents a grant match for the purchase of a crawler, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto. (The Drainage District received a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the State that will be used as a match to purchase this equipment.)

(1.2) grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Ward Four allocation (Police Jury District 14) of the Gaming Fund to Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

(1.3) grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Ward Six allocation of the Gaming Fund to Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six for parking improvements at their facilities, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

(1.4) grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Ward Seven allocation of the Gaming Fund to Community Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven for bleachers and lighting improvements at Ted Lyons Ballpark, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

(1.5) grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Ward Seven (Delta) Infrastructure allocation of the Gaming Fund to Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One for the purchase of a generator for the Edgerly Station, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

(2) Recommended approval of a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Police Jury’s Gaming Fund, Parishwide Needs, for sponsorship funds toward the exhibit entitled “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” which will be hosted by the City of Lake Charles at the 1911 Historic City Hall between October 6, 2007, and January 6, 2008, with the understanding that the Police Jury would be reimbursed on a pro-rated basis if a profit is realized at the conclusion of the exhibit. (Sponsorships in addition to the City of Lake Charles include the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, the Louisiana Office of Culture and Tourism, and several community businesses.

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Following a brief report by Mr. Guillory, Chairman of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee, it was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated September 27, 2007, and the recommendation contained therein, as follows:

AMBULANCE REGULATORY COMMITTEE REPORT

September 27, 2007

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A meeting of the Ambulance Regulatory Committee was held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Tony Guillory, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Cornie Moon, and President Chris E. Landry, Ex-Officio

Absent: Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, and Mr. Don Manuel

Also present were Police Jurors Francis Andrepont and Tony Stelly, as well as staff members Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Richard Gremillion, and Ms. Kathy P. Smith.

Said Committee:

(1) Received a status update regarding ambulance service in Calcasieu Parish which indicated that both ambulance providers, Acadian and West-Cal Cam Hospital, were meeting the response times required by the Parish’s ordinance, and further, only two complaints had been received since December of 2006, and both of those complaints had been satisfactorily resolved. With regard to a change from 24-hour to 12-hour full-time coverage in the Iowa area, the Committee recommended that any changes such as this be communicated in advance to the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) so that the affected juror(s) could be notified. The Committee also recommended that the fire departments be contacted about the importance of complying with the requirement that they be properly trained in night landing of helicopters, said training provided by Acadian Ambulance. (Mr. Lane Owers, Mr. Jerry Romero, and Mr. Randy Favre, of Acadian Ambulance appeared before the Committee.)

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the Public Works Committee Report dated September 27, 2007, and all recommendations contained therein, be approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

September 27, 2007

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A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, September 27, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Francis Andrepont, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Guy Brame, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Kevin Guidry, Mr. Tony Guillory, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Mr. Cornie Moon, Mr. Tony Stelly, and Mrs. Sandy Treme

Absent: Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Mr. Don Manuel

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Dick Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Allen Smith, Mr. Claude Smart, Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Mr. Gerry Trahan, Mr. Jimmy Vickers, and Mr. Allen Wainwright.

Said Committee:

1. Recommended adopting a resolution accepting the Lintonwood Subdivision located on West Houston River Road in Section 9, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, in Ward Four. (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme)

2. Recommended the acceptance of Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2005-04 as substantially complete. (Ward 3: Juvenile Detention Intake Road and Wilmer Roberts Circle; Ward 4: A.A. Myers Road, Ann Terrace Drive, Avondale Street, Balfour Street, Burton Shipyard Road, Carlyss Airport Road, Charlotte Avenue, Choupique Road, Cindy Drive, Clifton Ridge Road, Dailey Road, Dean Day Road, Estelle Drive, Forest Way Road, Gaines Road, Hudson Drive, Imelda Drive, Jerrie Drive, Jim Pickens Road, John Stine Road, Landry Street, Lewis Street, Long Leaf Drive, Maplewood Drive, Maurine Drive, Nabours Road, Neely Road, Oak Lake Drive, Pak Tank Road, Pat Avenue, Ravia Road, Rodney Road, Sara Street, Sierra Circle, Volunteer Road, W.P.A. Road, Walcot Road and White Cap Road).

3. Recommended adopting a resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Communications Site Lease Agreement (Tower) between Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight and Nextel WIP Lease Corp., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Partners, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

NOTE: this amendment will increase the monthly rental from $600.00 to $1,500.00 for rental space on the water tower.

4. Recommended adopting a resolution approving a Line Item Appropriations Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the Department of Treasury, State of Louisiana, on behalf of Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One, which will entitle the District to receive an appropriation of $25,000 from the State, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

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As a result of approval of the foregoing report and all recommendations contained therein, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Matthew Linton Vincent, subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Lintonwood Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 9, Township 9 South, Range 10 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 K. Carl Johnson, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4866, 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 will be filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on October 10, 2007, and will bear File No. 2836222.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4^th day of October, 2007, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Lintonwood Subdivision in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the 4^th day of October, 2007.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4^th day of October, 2007, that it does hereby approve a Second Amendment to the Communications Site Lease Agreement (Tower) between Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight and Nextel WIP Lease Corp., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Partners.

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, convened in Regular Session on the 4^th day of October, 2007, that it does hereby approve a Line Item Appropriations Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the Department of Treasury, State of Louisiana, on behalf of Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One, which will entitle the District to receive an appropriation of $25,000 from the State.

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. Brame, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda Committee Report dated September 27, 2007.

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

September 27, 2007

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, September 27, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Guy Brame presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Kevin Guidry, Mr. Tony Guillory, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Cornelius “Cornie” Moon, Mr. Tony Stelly, and Mrs. Sandra J. “Sandy” Treme

Absent: Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., and Mr. Don Manuel

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Dick Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr., Mr. Claude Smart, Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Randy Vincent.

Chairman Brame 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 October 4, 2007.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on October 4^th, and after recommendations for appointments to various boards of special service districts were made by members of the Committee, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted as presented by the staff with the following addition:

Consideration of adopting a resolution commending Mr. Jeremy Harper of the Lake Charles American Press for his thorough and unbiased coverage of the meetings of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury during the past five years and wishing him much success in his new position with the Baton Rouge Advocate.

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

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Upon motion made by Mr. Moon, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, the recommendations of the Director of the Division of Planning and Development were approved in reference to the Surplus Adjudicated Property Sale conducted on September 25, 2007, on the following cases, and ordinances were adopted with respect to each piece of property:

AP03-419-03 (N. Simmons Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $6,500.00 by Mr. Vernice Green be accepted.

AP01-423-07 (Cascio Road-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $12,500.00 by Mr. Byron Gerard Hardy be accepted.

AP03-413-07 (N. Shattuck Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $800.00 by Mr. Darrell Handy be accepted.

AP03-418-07 (4027 Common Street) (Police Jury District 7, Mr. Landry)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $300.00 by Mr. W. A. Breaux Caltrax be accepted.

AP03-420-07 (Belden Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $5,000.00 by Ms. Michelle Cole be accepted.

AP03-421-07 (Gulf Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 5, Dr. Mackey)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $6,100.00 by Mr. Bryon Gerard Hardy be accepted.

AP03-422-07 (2205 Poplar Street) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $6,500.00 by Ms. Angel Ann LeBlanc be accepted.

AP04-424-07 (N. Huntington Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 13, Mr. Andrepont)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $5,100.00 by Mr. William LeBlanc be accepted.

AP04-425-07 (Bell Verdine Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 15, Mr. Danahay)

No action necessary; property has been sold to the State.

AP04-426-07 (Juniper Road-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 13, Mr. Andrepont)

The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $9,300.00 by Mr. Craig Griffith be accepted.

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As a result of passage of the foregoing motion, the following ordinances were adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 5378

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Police Jury to declare the property described as: Lot 5 Blk 5 L C Col Land And Impsco Sub of Blks 7, 10, 11 Z Simmons Sub; (AP03-419-03; Tax Assessment No. 301779); 1300 Block of N. Simmons - vacant lot in Ward Three, Lake Charles, Louisiana, surplus property and to authorize the sale of said lot to Mr. Vernice Green, his designated agent, or assignee for the consideration of $6,500.00 (six thousand five hundred dollars) cash, or to the highest offer or which is accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount of $225.00 ($150 appraisal fee plus $75).

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu owns property described as: Lot 5 Blk 5 L C Col Land And Impsco Sub of Blks 7, 10, 11 Z Simmons Sub; (AP03-419-03; Tax Assessment No. 301779); 1300 Block of N. Simmons - vacant lot in Ward Three, 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. Vernice Green, to purchase said property for the consideration of $6,500.00 (six thousand five 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. Vernice Green, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF THE PARISH OF CALCASIEU, convened in Regular Session on the 4^th day of October, 2007, that it does hereby approve the following criteria for the sale and disposition of adjudicated property:

Section 1. The property described as: Lot 5 Blk 5 L C Col Land And Impsco Sub of Blks 7, 10, 11 Z Simmons Sub; (AP03-419-03; Tax Assessment No. 301779); 1300 Block of N. Simmons - vacant lot in Ward Three, 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 or the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to Mr. Vernice Green, his designated agent, or assignee for and in consideration of $6,500.00 (six thousand five hundred dollars). However, neither the President, nor the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, shall execute the act of cash sale until the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has certified in writing the following:

(1) Purchaser has certified in writing to the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development that the Adjudicated Property Section has been provided a Mortgage and Conveyance Certificate or an equivalent by an abstract company doing business in Calcasieu Parish certifying that an examination of the mortgage and conveyance records of the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish was made to obtain the names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and other persons who might have vested or contingent interests in the property, or who have filed requests for notice as provided for in LSA-R.S. 47:2261, and a list of those names and addresses is attached to the certification. The 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 purchase should fail to request notification to an interested party or should incorrectly identify or locate any interested party.

(2) 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.

(3) Upon written request from the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning and Development, the Purchaser shall remit 25% of the purchase price as earnest money to be held in escrow by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for application to the purchase price at closing, or to be retained by it in the event Purchaser fails to complete the purchase.

(4) 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.

(5) 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.

(6) 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 sixty (60) days of adoption of this ordinance, the President or the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, 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 authority of the President or Director of Planning and Development 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 4^th day of October, 2007.

/s/ Chris E. Landry, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. 5379

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Police Jury to declare the property described as: Lot 6 Tony Cascio Sub No. 1; (AP01-423-07; Tax Assessment No. 33995); 900 Block of Cascio Road - vacant lot in Ward One, Lake Charles, Louisiana, surplus property and to authorize the sale of said lot to Mr. Byron Gerard Hardy, his designated agent, or assignee for the consideration of $12,500.00 (twelve thousand five hundred dollars) cash, or to the highest offer or which is accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount of $225.00 ($150 appraisal fee plus $75).

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu owns property described as: Lot 6 Tony Cascio Sub No. 1; (AP01-423-07; Tax Assessment No. 33995); 900 Block of Cascio Road - vacant lot in Ward One, 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. Byron Gerard Hardy, to purchase said property for the consideration of $12,500.00 (twelve thousand five 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

NOW, THEREFORE,

Section 1. The property described as: Lot 6 Tony Cascio Sub No. 1; (AP01-423-07; Tax Assessment No. 33995); 900 Block of Cascio Road - vacant lot in Ward One, 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 or the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to Mr. Byron Gerard Hardy, his designated agent, or assignee for and in consideration of $12,500.00 (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). However, neither the President, nor the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, shall execute the act of cash sale until the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has certified in writing the following:

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

This ordinance was adopted on the 4^th day of October, 2007.

/s/ Chris E. Landry, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. 5380

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Police Jury to declare the property described as: Lots 17, 18 Mooer Sub of Blk 12 Lyons Add, Less S 54 ft; (AP03-413-07; Tax Assessment No. 578746); 200 Block of N. Shattuck Street - vacant lot in Ward Three, Lake Charles, Louisiana, surplus property and to authorize the sale of said lot to Mr. Darrell J. Handy, his designated agent, or assignee for the consideration of $800.00 (eight hundred dollars) cash, or to the highest offer or which is accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount of $225.00 ($150 appraisal fee plus $75).

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu owns property described as: Lots 17, 18 Mooer Sub of Blk 12 Lyons Add, Less S 54 ft; (AP03-413-07; Tax Assessment No. 578746); 200 Block of N. Shattuck Street - vacant lot in Ward Three, 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. Darrell J. Handy, to purchase said property for the consideration of $800.00 (eight 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

NOW, THEREFORE,

Section 1. The property described as: Lots 17, 18 Mooer Sub of Blk 12 Lyons Add, Less S 54 ft; (AP03-413-07; Tax Assessment No. 578746); 200 Block of N. Shattuck Street - vacant lot in Ward Three, 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 or the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to Mr. Darrell J. Handy, his designated agent, or assignee for and in consideration of $800.00 (eight hundred dollars). However, neither the President, nor the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, shall execute the act of cash sale until the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has certified in writing the following:

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

This ordinance was adopted on the 4^th day of October, 2007.

/s/ Chris E. Landry, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. 5381

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Police Jury to declare the property described as: 1% Int in- Lot 5, N/2 Lot 6 Blk 2 Lake City Add; (AP03-418-07; Tax Assessment No. 324981); 4027 Common Street - vacant lot in Ward Three, Lake Charles, Louisiana, surplus property and to authorize the sale of said lot to Mr. W. A. Breaux Caltrax, his designated agent, or assignee for the consideration of $300.00 (three hundred dollars) cash, or to the highest offer or which is accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount of $325.00 ($250 appraisal fee plus $75).

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu owns property described as: 1% Int in- Lot 5, N/2 Lot 6 Blk 2 Lake City Add; (AP03-418-07; Tax Assessment No. 324981); 4027 Common Street in Ward Three, 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. W. A. Breaux Caltrax, to purchase said property for the consideration of $300.00 (three 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

NOW, THEREFORE,

Section 1. The property described as: 1% Int in- Lot 5, N/2 Lot 6 Blk 2 Lake City Add; (AP03-418-07; Tax Assessment No. 324981); 4027 Common Street in Ward Three, 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 or the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, is authorized to execute an act of cash sale in which the Parish of Calcasieu conveys the above described property to Mr. W. A. Breaux Caltrax, his designated agent, or assignee for and in consideration of $300.00 (three hundred dollars). However, neither the President, nor the Director of the Division of Planning & Development, shall execute the act of cash sale until the Adjudicated Property Section of the Division of Planning & Development has certified in writing the following: