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City of Lake Charles Meeting Minutes
City Council
Wednesday,
August 19, 2026
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
at City Hall
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2026 TO BE TAKEN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 150-97, RULES FOR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
Call to Order
Call to Order - President Stuart Weatherford, Presiding Invocation
Invocation - Councilman Craig Marks
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance - Councilman, Matthew Vezinot Presentation
Chief Delton Carter, Lake Charles Fire Department, recognized the courageous and heroic
rescue of a victim from a structure fire that happened on July 28, 2026, at 1711 Fox Run Drive in Lake Charles by the Ladder 6 fire crew along with assistance from crew members of Engine 6, Engine 7, Engine 8, DC 44 Command and DC 45 Operations. The crew from Ladder 6 were Capt. Jameson Welch, Brandon Ware and Jacob Leubner.
Roll Call
Present: 7 -
Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Absent: 0
Also present were Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, John Cardone, City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
Approval of Minutes
With no objection, the minutes were approved.
Present: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Absent: 0
1. 26-380 Minutes
Defer/Delete
President Weatherford stated Items 6 and 21 were deferred until the regular council member on September 2, 2026, and Item 18 was deferred until the regular council meeting on September 16, 2026. He also stated that Item 11 was being deleted.
Public Hearings
2. 26-185 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1751 6th Avenue (burned structure), Rose M. George Sias, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from May 2026. Alisa Stevens, Homeless Outreach Coordinator for Catholic Charities in Southwest Louisiana, 1225 Second Street, Lake Charles, LA. stated the resident was a client since January, and they were working with Acadiana Law Center to secure a succession for Rose Sias. She further stated that the succession was complete, and an application had been filed with the Office of Community Development for the Home Reconstruction program for the City, so she was requesting a deferral because, in order to qualify, the house could not be demolished. Councilman Bilbo stated he had been in contact with Mrs. Stevens and was willing to allow the time requested. He recommended deferral until the regular council meeting on November 18, 2026, which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
3. 26-270 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2105 Clarinda Street, Julius Lee Fontenot and Jannifer Valmont Fontenot, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and stated a permit had been obtained for repair that expires on November 11, 2026. Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Julius Lee Fontenot, Sr., stated he had begun repairs and requested an extension to be completed. Councilman Harvey stated he had spoken to Mr. Fontenot prior to the meeting and recommended deferral until the regular council meeting on November 18, 2026, which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
4. 26-128 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 711 Fall Street,
Rose Young Fontenot and Frank Fontenot, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak about this item, but the Legal Department stated that contact had been made with the owner and her attorney, Skipper Drost, who had been working on a donation, but the owner wanted to move forward and had submitted plans which were under review. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on September 16, 2026, which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
5. 26-302 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1900 Prejean Drive (burned apartments only), Place Vendome Apt. Homes, LLC, owner Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and this was a rehearing. He further stated that the Sheriffs sale had been postponed, and he advised the attorney representing the property owner, that the City would move forward with the demolition procedures. There were no requests to speak on this item. Director of Planning and Development, Doug Burguieres, distributed a diagram of the property showing the four structures that would be part of the demolition if this ordinance were adopted and stated the remaining four structures had been posted on Monday. Councilman Marks stated those properties had been in disrepair and recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
6. 26-372 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1302 11th Street, Stephen Daniel Peters and Betty Louise Allen Peters, owners.
This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on September 2, 2026.
7. 26-375 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 738 Iberville Street (swimming pool only), Nikia Yevette Guillory, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from July 15, 2026. Nikia Guillory, 738 Iberville Street, Lake Charles, LA, stated that she was in the process of repairing the pool and requested additional time. Councilman Marks recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on September 16, 2026, which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
8. 26-376 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 304 Calcasieu Street, Betty Jane Jefferson, Lisa S. Jefferson, Lesley M. Jefferson and Jessica
L. Jefferson, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey stated he had spoken to the owner and she was having a contractor pull a permit and would have the structure demolished in thirty days, he recommended time delays of 15/30 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
9. 26-377 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 312 Maple Street, Marlene Johnson Marks, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Crystal Craven, Realtor, 202 West Walnut Street, Suite 3, Lake Charles, LA, stated that the property was currently under contract and Bayou Title was handling the closing, which was expected to occur before August 31, 2026. She further stated that in good faith her client had gotten a notarized no trespassing statement with the police department and secured the structure.
Councilman Fondel recommended deferral until the regular council meeting on
September 16, 2026, which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
10. 26-298 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1400 North Shattuck Street, Cleven Nash and Elvira Nash, owners
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
Ordinances for Final Action
11. 26-440 An ordinance amending Ordinance 20542 adopted May 6, 2026 creating the positions of Chief of Administration and Chief of Operations within the Administrative Division of the Lake Charles Fire Department relative to certain applicant eligibility requirements.
This item was deleted at the beginning of the meeting.
12. 26-452 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a contract with Soup Kitchen Media, LLC for the airing of City Council meetings for a three-year period.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
13. 26-464 An ordinance amending Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles and granting Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC the right to construct, install, remove, replace, operate and maintain facilities for the transportation, distribution, and sale of gas in said City of Lake Charles and, for such purposes, to use, operate in, and excavate in the public highways, streets, sidewalks, alleys, squares, commons, grounds, and other publicly owned areas and levying a franchise (privilege) tax for the purpose.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
14. 26-465 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the West Proflex legal research subscription service for a period of four (4) years for use by the City of Lake Charles Legal Department.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
15. 26-479 An ordinance renaming that portion of 5th Street between First Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard to Coach Herman Weston Street .
Eric Doshier, 2525 20th Street, Lake Charles, LA, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their consideration and recognized the family of Coach/Reverend Herman Weston and spoke about his legacy and community impact from W. O. Boston High School to Lake Charles-Boston High School. Assistant City Attorney, Russell J. Stutes, III, noted the criteria, specifically that street name changes should be named after the last name and the ordinance called for the entire street to be named, but some exceptions could be made. There was a discussion over the designation of the specified block and whether to change the name. Councilman Bilbo stated that he would like to see the name remain as designated in the ordinance. As a point of personal privilege, Councilman Harvey honored the family that was present. The council voted as follows.
A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
16. 26-416 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3544 - Hodges Street Waterline Extension.
Sponsor: Craig Marks
Councilman Marks requested to know whether funding was available for this item and Item 17. Wendy Robinson, Director of Public Works, confirmed that both projects were fully funded. Councilman Marks made a motion to accept the recommended bid from MPB Construction, LLC in the amount of $295,597.95.
The vote was as follows.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
17. 26-417 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP2894 - WWTP A McNabb & Cline Street Emergency Sewer System Rehabilitation.
Sponsor: Matthew Vezinot
After a discussion regarding the disparity in the bids and local participation, a motion was made by Councilman Vezinot to accept the recommended bid from Horseshoe Construction in the base bid amount of $762,892.00 plus alternate 1 in the amount of $43,700.00 for a total bid amount of $806,592.00. The vote was as follows.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
18. 26-358 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the best proposal received from the Requests for Proposals issued for a developer to design, build, finance, own, operate and maintain a food and beverage and recreational establishment on one acre, more or less, to be leased in Tract 3 of the Lakefront of the City of Lake Charles, all in accordance with and as authorized by Title 41, Section 1214 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on September 2, 2026.
The Following Resolutions May Be Adopted by Consent
19. 26-306 A resolution approving the Mayors appointment of a member to the Historic Preservation Commission.
A motion was made to accept the Mayors appointment of Joel Davidson as an alternate. Mr. Davidson was present and introduced himself and spoke regarding his qualifications and thanked the Council for allowing him to continue to serve.
A motion was made that this item be Approved as amended. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
20. 26-504 A resolution appointing a member to the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau Board to fill the remainder of Tiffany Celestines term.
A motion was made to appoint Hiren Zaveri to fill the unexpired term of Tiffany Celestine. Mr. Zaveri was present and introduced himself to the Council and summarized his hospitality and tourism background and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve again.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
21. 26-421 A resolution authorizing the amendment of the City of Lake Charles CDBG-DR Action Plan with HUD to move the proposed Lake Charles Fire Department Campus from the previously identified 6th Avenue site to a site on Broad Street. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled without date.
22. 26-491 A resolution accepting Project Number CP3140 - Millennium Park Fall Surface Replacement as substantially complete and authorizing the advertising of the 45- day lien period.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
23. 26-492 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner.
The hearing date is set for October 7, 2026.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
24. 26-493 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 1925 9th Street, William (NMN) Walker, William Eric Walker, Lewis Anthony Walker, Connie Ruth Walker Tutson, Ada Jones Hamilton (Estate), Patricia Jones Franklin (Estate), Brenda Cormier Jones (Estate), Brenda Jones a/ka Cormie (Estate), and Greta Fay Walker Broussard, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana.
The hearing date is set for October 7, 2026.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
25. 26-494 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2415 Fitzenreiter Road, Juan Martinez, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana.
The hearing date was set for October 7, 2026.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
26. 26-495 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner.
The hearing date was set for October 7, 2026.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
27. 26-496 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2202 Commercial Street, Beretta Yatasha Jones and James Charles Simpson, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana.
The hearing date was set for October 7, 2026.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
28. 26-497 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements. Councilman Tommy Bilbo, Jr. was appointed as chairman.
A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote:
For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None
The Following Ordinances are for Introduction by Consent and Will Be Read Into the Record the Day Following This Meeting at 9:00am in the City Council Chambers in City Hall
29. 26-498 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Southwest Communications to provide phone services for the City of Lake Charles.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
30. 26-499 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with BLOKWORX, LLC to provide cybersecurity services for the City of Lake Charles.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
31. 26-500 An ordinance adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
32. 26-501 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into agreements for programs related to special arts and cultural events/exhibits, as authorized in the Operating and Capital Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
33. 26-502 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into Architectural and Engineering (A&E) agreements on all projects outlined in the approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP), funded in the FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
34. 26-503 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into any right-of-way agreements for the approved FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Projects and/or for right-of-ways and to acquire land and/or compliance with the sight triangle ordinance for FY 2026-2027.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
35. 26-505 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
36. 26-506 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
37. 26-507 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1925 9th Street, William (NMN) Walker, William Eric Walker, Lewis Anthony Walker, Connie Ruth Walker Tutson, Ada Jones Hamilton (Estate), Patricia Jones Franklin (Estate), Brenda Cormier Jones (Estate), Brenda Jones a/ka Cormie (Estate), and Greta Fay Walker Broussard, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
38. 26-508 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2415 Fitzenreiter Road, Juan Martinez, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
39. 26-509 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
40. 26-510 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2202 Commercial Street, Beretta Yatasha Jones and James Charles Simpson, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana.
Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
Adjournment
With no further business to come before the Council, President Marks adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026.
I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct draft of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 19th day of August, 2026.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 26th day of August, 2026.
s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Ordinances adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said city held on the 19th day of August, 2026.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 26th day of August, 2026.
s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities. The City operates without regard to race, color, or national origin. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI and/or Americans with Disabilities Act may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The Citys Title VI Coordinator/ADA Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491 1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491 1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head.
File Number: 26-302
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20609
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1900 Prejean Drive (burned apartments only), Place Vendome Apt. Homes, LLC, owner
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 18th day of February 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1900 Prejean Drive (burned apartments only), legally described as:
Building H, Office, Pool & Pool House (as identified on attached Exhibit A):
Tract of land lying in NW NW 21.10.8 desc as- Beg SE cor Lot 38 Blk 19 Sunset Acres Part 4-A, th N along E/L Blk 19 and 18 of said sub 371.53 ft E 1036.46 ft, S 277.57 ft, W 297.24 ft to the C/L of an existing st, th along st CL and curve to the right for an arc length of 166.09 ft, N 125.75 ft, W 143.47 ft to C/L 30 deg W along st 81.23 ft, N 59 deg W 167.37 ft, W
158.91 ft S 30 deg W 135.32 ft to Ely exit of S/L Blk Sunset Acs Part 4-A W 79.02 ft to beg contg 6.99 acs M/L, together with all improvements, situated in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and owned by Place Vendome Apt. Homes LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of September, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of September, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of September, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of September, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.
SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition.
SECTION 3: This order is made the 19th day of August, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-376
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20610
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 304 Calcasieu Street, Betty Jane Jefferson, Lisa S. Jefferson, Lesley M. Jefferson and Jessica L. Jefferson, owners.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of June, 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 304 Calcasieu Street, legally described as: Lot 13 Katula Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Betty Jane Jefferson, Lisa S. Jefferson, Lesley M. Jefferson and Jessica L. Jefferson, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of September, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 19th day of October, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 20th day of October, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of September, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.
SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition.
SECTION 3: This order is made the 19th day of August, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-298
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20611
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1400 North Shattuck Street, Cleven Nash and Elvira Nash, owners
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 7th day of January 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1400 North Shattuck Street, legally described as: Com 50 ft E of SW cor Blk 33 Katrina Moeling Sub, E 50 ft N 200 ft etc., in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Cleven Nash and Elvira Nash, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of September, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 19th day of October, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 20th day of October, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of September, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.
SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition.
SECTION 3: This order is made the 19th day of August, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-452
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20612
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a contract with Soup Kitchen Media, LLC for the airing of City Council meetings for a three-year period.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Soup Kitchen Media, LLC for the airing of City Council meetings for a three- year period.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-464
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20613
An ordinance amending Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles and granting Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC the right to construct, install, remove, replace, operate and maintain facilities for the transportation, distribution, and sale of gas in said City of Lake Charles and, for such purposes, to use, operate in, and excavate in the public highways, streets, sidewalks, alleys, squares, commons, grounds, and other publicly owned areas and levying a franchise (privilege) tax for the purpose.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby amended and reenacted in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 1. Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called Grantee, is hereby granted the right to construct, install, remove, replace, operate, and maintain in and through the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, (hereinafter sometimes called Grantor), as now and hereafter constituted, pipelines and related facilities for the transportation, distribution, and sale of gas (Facilities) and for such purposes to use, operate in, and excavate in, the public highways, bridges, streets, sidewalks, alleys, squares, commons, grounds, and other publicly owned areas (Public Right-of-Ways), under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, for a term of thirty (30) years beginning on October 1, 2026, the date of the expiration of existing franchise agreement. This franchise constitutes a permit to construct, install, remove, replace, operate, and maintain the Facilities within the Public Right-of-Ways and to park vehicles in the streets and other Public Right-of-Ways when necessary for the construction, installation, removal, replacement, operation, or maintenance of Facilities. The term shall automatically renew for five-year periods unless either party gives notice of termination at least one (1) year prior to the expiration of the then-current term; provided, however, that the term shall not exceed a total of sixty (60) years from the effective date of this franchise.
Section 2. Grantees facilities shall be installed, operated, maintained, and replaced in a workman like manner. Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Grantor from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action for injuries and damages to persons or property to the extent such injuries and damages are caused by negligent acts or omissions of Grantees employees in performing the work authorized under this Ordinance; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to require Grantee to indemnify or hold harmless the Grantor from or against claims, demands, or causes of action for injuries and damages to persons or property arising from the fault, negligence, or willful misconduct of the Grantor, the Grantors employees or agents, or third parties. Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, Grantee shall conduct its operations in accordance with the Grantors Code of Ordinances, including, but not limited to the provisions of Articles IV and V of Chapter 18 and shall be obligated to adhere to said requirements.
Section 3. Grantees lines shall be laid so as not to materially interfere with the present sewer and/or water system, and if a new sewer and/or water line crosses Grantees pipeline at the same level, then the Grantor may, if Grantee has not done so after reasonable notice, raise or lower Grantees line at Grantees expense but only under Grantees supervision. However, if any relocation of Grantees pipelines and/or related facilities is required as a result of any project of the United States federal government or any project financed in whole or in part by the United States federal government, then the Grantor shall pay Grantee the costs and expenses incurred by Grantee in relocating Grantees pipelines and/or related facilities up to but not greater than the total finances provided in connection with any such project by the United States federal government. The Grantor agrees to require as a condition of issuing any permit for open trenching to any other utility or developer that the utility or developer give Grantee and its affiliates reasonable access to open trenches for deployment of Grantees facilities and written notice of the date of availability of trenches for that purpose. Such notice must be received by Grantee at least ten (10) business days prior to the date of such availability. The Grantor may inspect Grantees construction work at any time or have said work inspected by a qualified engineer. If at any time said gas mains, pipes, equipment, facilities and appurtenances located within the limits of existing highways, drainage, or city- owned property or utility systems interfere with the development, construction, relocation, or maintenance of highways, drainage, or city-owned property or utility systems, such lines, pipes, equipment, facilities and appurtenances shall be changed or adjusted at the expense of the Grantee.
Section 4. The point of delivery of gas to the consumer shall be at the inlet to the consumers meter, and service pipe and facilities necessary to safely receive and utilize the gas at and beyond that point of delivery shall be furnished and maintained by the consumer, except that Grantee shall furnish and connect the gas meter. Title to all equipment installed by Grantee shall remain in Grantee, and Grantee shall have the unqualified right to use, extend, repair, replace, change, abandon, or remove facilities installed under the authority of this grant or any other facilities as it may determine to be necessary or desirable from time to time in the conduct of its business. Grantee will not be obligated to commence, extend, or continue any particular gas service by means of facilities installed under the authority of this grant or any other facilities except as Grantee may determine the prudent management and use of its present and future gas supply and facilities to permit and in accordance with Grantees applicable rates, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including curtailment procedures, as the same may exist and be changed from time to time. Grantee may promulgate and enforce reasonable rules, regulations, and requirements governing the sale, delivery, receipt, and use of gas furnished by Grantee and the commencement and discontinuance of gas service, in accordance with the Rules of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Grantees rates currently effective for gas service shall continue in effect until raised or lowered in the manner provided by law.
Section 5. In consideration of this grant, beginning on the date Grantee files its written acceptance of this ordinance and thereafter for as long as this ordinance remains in effect in accordance with its terms, Grantee shall pay to the Grantor four percent (4%) of Grantees gross receipts from gas sales to residential and commercial customers located inside the city limits. Payment shall be made semi-annually on the tenth (10th) of each February and August of each year. At the time of payment, Grantee shall send to Grantor a report showing gross receipts for the first six (6) months of the calendar year on the August tenth (10th) report and the last six (6) months of the calendar year on the February tenth (10th) report. The payments made pursuant to this Ordinance, together with any and all charges of the Grantor for water, sewage, and garbage services provided by the Grantor to Grantee, any and all sales taxes collected by Grantee, and any and all ad valorem taxes assessed by the Grantor against Grantees property, shall constitute the only amounts for which Grantee shall be obligated to pay to the Grantor and shall be in lieu of any and all other costs, levies, assessments, fees, or other amounts, of any kind whatsoever, that the Grantor, currently or in the future, may charge Grantee or assess against Grantees property. Any occupational license tax owed by Grantee pursuant to an ordinance in conformity with Louisiana Revised Statute 47:341, et seq. shall be deemed satisfied by payments made pursuant to this Ordinance.
Section 6. In the event Grantee agrees during the term of this franchise to pay a higher percentage franchise fee to any other municipality for substantially similar service, the Grantor shall, subject to the formal approval of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, have the option to elect such higher rate, and the franchise fee payable to the City of Lake Charles shall be increased accordingly. Should Grantee provide any other municipality with which it has a franchise with any other benefits under such a franchise, then, at the option of the City of Lake Charles, Grantee shall extend such benefits in a proportionate manner to the City of Lake Charles.
Section 7. During the life of this franchise, Grantee shall maintain and operate a business office located within the corporate limits of the Grantor. Grantee reserves the right to seek the consent of the Grantor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, to delete the requirement of this Section 7 upon showing to the Grantor the economic basis for this request.
Section 8. Upon written acceptance hereof by Grantee, this ordinance shall continue in full force and effect for a full term of thirty (30) years from October 1, 2026, the date of expiration of existing franchise agreement.
Section 9. All ordinances and parts of ordinances contrary to or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and this ordinance shall, on October 1, 2026, supersede and repeal all prior ordinances which have granted franchises to Grantee or Grantees predecessors.
SECTION 2: The Lake Charles City Council hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this ordinance be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the City Council of the Lake Charles that it would have passed all other portions of the ordinance independent of the elimination hereupon of any such portion as may be declared invalid, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared severable.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Date
Attest
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-465
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20614
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the West Proflex legal research subscription service for a period of four (4) years for use by the City of Lake Charles Legal Department.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the West Proflex legal research subscription service for a period of four (4) years for use by the City of Lake Charles Legal Department.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted
Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-479
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20615
An ordinance renaming that portion of 5th Street between First Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard to Coach Herman Weston Street .
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Charles proposes to rename that portion of 5th Street between Enterprise Boulevard east to 1st Avenue;
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Charles proposes to change the name of said portion of 5th Street to Coach Herman Weston Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board has no objection to the City of Lake Charles proposal.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: All of the above and foregoing is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
SECTION 2: That portion of 5th Street, between Enterprise Boulevard east to 1st Avenue, is hereby changed and renamed to Coach Herman Weston Drive.
SECTION 3: The exact location and alignment of the street segment affected are more particularly described on the official map and records maintained in the office of the City Engineer / Planning Department.
SECTION 4: The Clerk of the Lake Charles City Council is directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court, and in compliance with La. R.S. 18.201, shall immediately transmit a certified copy of this ordinance to the Calcasieu Parish Registrar of Voters and the Calcasieu Parish 911 Emergency Services.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted
Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-416
City of Lake Charles
Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20616
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3544 - Hodges Street Waterline Extension.
Sponsor: Craig Marks
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP3544 - Hodges Street Waterline Extension, on the bids opened on August 4, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178-25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the contract price.
SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds.
SECTION 4: The checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them, but the check of the successful bidder shall be retained until the written contract has been signed and executed, and the security required in said written contract has been furnished by it.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted
Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
File Number: 26-417
City of Lake Charles Signature Copy
Ordinance: 20617
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP2894 - WWTP A McNabb & Cline Street Emergency Sewer System Rehabilitation.
Sponsor: Matthew Vezinot
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP2894 - WWTP A McNabb & Cline Street Emergency Sewer System Rehabilitation, on the bids opened on August 4, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178-25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price.
SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds.
SECTION 4: The checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them, but the check of the successful bidder shall be retained until the written contract has been signed and executed, and the security required in said written contract has been furnished by it.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford
Against: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0
Passed and Adopted Date
Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer
Attest
Date
Renee P. DeVille,
Clerk of the Council
Approved by
Date
Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor
City of Lake Charles
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