PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (i) Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, (ii) Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, (iii) Road District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, (iv) Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana and (v) Sub-Road District No. 5A of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Districts”), on August 5, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 22.03 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $253,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
SUB-ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 1 OF
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 8.17 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $17,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District, said millage to represent a .14 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 8.03 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on March 28, 2015?
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Road District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 37.62 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $592,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District, said millage to represent a 1.83 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 35.79 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on March 28, 2015?
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2 (TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 30.19 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $182,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2 (TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 21.14 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $128,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
SUB-ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 5A
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Sub-Road District No. 5A of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 2.79 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $195,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
Said special election for Road District No. 1 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-01(PART)
01-02(PART)
01-03(PART)
01-06(PART)
02-01(PART)
02-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
02-06(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-03(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-04(PART)
05-05(PART)
Said special election for Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-06(PART)
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
Said special election for Road District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
03-01
03-02
Said special election for Road District No. 4 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-03(PART-NO VOTERS)
01-06(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-02(PART)
04-03(PART)
05-02(PART)
05-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
Said special election for Sub-Road District No. 5A will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
01-06(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-02(PART)
05-03(PART)
05-04(PART)
05-05(PART)
05-07(PART)
The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of Road District No. 1 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,400.
The estimated cost of Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $500.
The estimated cost of Road District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $300.
The estimated cost of Road District No. 4 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,100.
The estimated cost of Sub-Road District No. 5A election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,900.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024; OCTOBER 3, 10 & 17, 2024)4T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Scenic River Permit on Barnes Creek
The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Texas Eastern Transmission, LP for a permit to evaluate and repair a section of its existing Line 18 pipeline on Barnes Creek in Allen Parish. The decision to grant or deny this permit in the public interest will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts of the proposed activity on Barnes Creek.
Copies of the application can be reviewed by the public at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Room 432, Baton Rouge, LA and at the District Office nearest the proposed activity. The application can also be viewed on the LDWF website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/scenic-rivers. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should convey sound reasoning for or against the proposal and be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program PO Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 3, 10 & 17, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), on September 9, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Town on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Town qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(SALES TAX EXTENSION & REDEDICATION)
Shall the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a 0.3% sales and use tax (the “Tax”) in accordance with Louisiana law (an estimated $205,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years from and after January 1, 2027, with the proceeds of the Tax heretofore or hereafter collected to be used as follows: (i) 90% for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the Town’s sanitary sewerage system and (ii) 10% for the purpose of supporting the police department and providing public safety services in the Town?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
02-02(PART)
02-05(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $250.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber of the Fred A. Ashy Municipal Building, 333 N. 8th Street, Kinder, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Town are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
SABINE STATE BANK &
TRUST COMPANY
VS No. C-2024-282 A
KEVIN P. PRUDHOMME A/K/A KEVIN PAUL PRUDHOMME AND
ROXY HEBERT PRUDHOMME
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, with the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on OCTOBER 16, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
A tract of land beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 5 South, Range 4 West, Allen Parish, Louisiana; Thence East 313 feet; South 208.7 feet; thence West 313 feet; Thence North 208.7 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1 1/2 acres, more or less; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER
BRANDY HOLLAND
FOR:
DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF
Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., SEPTEMBER 4, 2024.
ZACHARY GARRETT YOUNG
P.O. BOX 2867
MONROE LA 71207
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 & OCTOBER 10, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021 BKM-TT-V
VS No. C-2019-385
MICHAEL P. STROTHER A/K/A MICHAEL PATRICK STROTHER AND PATIA J. STROTHER A/K/A PATIA JANESE VIVIAN JONES STROTHER
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, without the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on NOVEMBER 13, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Being a tract or parcel of land containing 1.87 acres situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, T-2-S, R-3-W, Allen Parish, Louisiana being more particularly shown by Plat of Survey by Joseph G. Miller registered land surveyor dated May 6, 2015, attached hereto and incorporated herein; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER
BRANDY HOLLAND
FOR:
DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF
Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., OCTOBER 2, 2024.
ASHLEY E. MORRIS
PO BOX 2867
MONROE, LA 71207
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10, 2024 & NOVEMBER 7, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice
Notice is hereby given that James Clements has applied for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed the proposed 552 Burma Road Camp project to clear, grade, excavate, and place fill to construct an access road, camp and yard for single family use located at 552 Burma Road in Reeves, Allen Parish. James Clements is applying to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statutory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Permits Division within ten days of this notice by referencing WQC 240925-01, AI 244620 to the following address:
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Division
P.O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313 Attn: Elizabeth Hill
Comments may be submitted by email to DEQ-WaterQualityCertifications@la.gov.
A copy of the application is available for inspection and review at the LDEQ Public Records Center, on the first floor of the Galvez Building, Room 127 at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK CONSULTANT
COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Tribe) is accepting proposals from consultants for construction project management services required by the Tribe for the implementation of an EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant. The Coushatta Community Middle Mile Fiber Access Project totals $2,200,000.00 The project for which funds will be requested consists of:
Construction of 24 miles of fiber optic cable along US 165 from CTLA to I-10.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
The level and scope of services will be determined by the Tribe. The Tribe has determined that a cost reimbursement contract is the appropriate type of contract for the project and will negotiate the actual reimbursement for services accordingly. EDA funds can be utilized for the payment of the overall program administration costs that are associated with the funded program; such costs must be within the amounts allowed under the EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. Scope of services must be completed within 5 years of acceptance of grant award.
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has determined that the following scope of services is required:
a. Prepare the Environmental Review Record.
b. Prepare the Requests for Payments to ensure consistency with the procedures established for the Program.
c. Ensure that the Tribe has an acceptable financial management system as it pertains to the finances of the EDA Program. An acceptable system includes, but is not limited to, cash receipts and disbursements journal, cash control register, property register, and accompanying ledgers, and should conform to generally accepted principles of municipal accounting.
d. Establish project files in the Tribe’s office. These files must demonstrate compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations. Monitor project files throughout the program to ensure they are complete, and that all necessary documentation is being retained in the community’s files.
e. Assist the Tribe in conducting public meetings. This includes but is not limited to such things as assisting in public hearings, preparing public notices, etc.
f. If applicable to the program, assist the Tribe in complying with regulations governing land acquisition (real property, easements, rights of way, donation of property, etc.).
g. Assist the project engineer in the preparation of all bid documents and supervise the bidding process consistent with state and federal regulations.
h. Secure the Department of Labor’s federal wage decision and include it in the bid documents.
i. Prepare or assist in preparing construction contracts which comply with state and federal regulations. Examples of the regulations include, but are not limited to, Access to Records, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Safety Standards, Architectural Barriers, Flood Insurance, Clean Air and Water Act.
j. Obtain clearance from EDA for all “prime” contractors.
k. Check weekly payrolls to ensure compliance with federal wage decision(s). Conduct on-site interviews and compare the results with appropriate payroll.
l. Monitor construction to ensure compliance with equal opportunity and labor standard provisions.
m. Make progress inspections and certify partial payment requests.
n. Attend and assist the Tribe during the EDA’s monitoring visit(s). Prepare the Tribe’s response to all monitoring findings.
o. Assist the Tribe in meeting the federal financial reporting requirements.
p. Prepare documents and complete actions necessary to comply with Section 504 requirements.
q. Prepare close out documents.
r. Ensure selected entity completes Lobbying Restriction Form (Form CD-512).
EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
All responses are subject to a determination of “responsive” and “responsible” prior to award. The Tribe is the sole judge as to proposer “responsiveness” and “responsibility.” The Tribe reserves the right to request additional information to assist in the evaluation process. This includes references and business capacity information. The Tribe will objectively evaluate proposals according to following criteria:
QUALIFICATIONS
Proposers will state the academic and professional qualifications of all firm personnel to be assigned to this project. Proposer shall submit resumes containing their general academic accomplishments and for personnel performing financial management tasks; their degrees and/or semester hours in accounting.
EXPERIENCE
The proposer’s project experience will be rated on the proposer’s experience. The proposer shall submit a list of all funded EDA projects in the last 8 years and number of all completed/closed-out EDA projects within the last 5 years. The proposer with the most projects funded receives the most points. All other proposers will receive reduced points.
CAPABILITIES
Proposers will state how many total personnel work for the firm. Proposers will state how many firm personnel will be made available to this project.
COSTS
In order to meet the cost reasonableness requirements of Federal grant procurement not using price only competitive bidding, all proposers will be required to prepare a cost reasonableness schedule for the required task based upon the estimate of time required and rate of compensation to establish a cost per task. This will not necessarily preclude the contracting and billing of services on a price basis.
RANKING
The Tribe will review all proposers and reserves the right to request necessary modifications, waive minor technicalities, reject all proposals, reject any proposal that does not meet mandatory requirement(s) or cancel this RFP, according to the Tribe’s best interest. The Tribe will evaluate responses with a weighted evaluation system. The categories and points assigned for each category are:
Qualifications 20
Experience 25
Capabilities 25
Cost 30
100 points is the total possible points. It is the intention of the Tribe to make an award based upon objective review and evaluation of the proposals as submitted and does not anticipate interviews will be required. It is the intention of the Tribe to make an initial assessment of the submitted proposals and determine which offers are acceptable for further review. Proposals that are not deemed acceptable will not be considered further. All proposals will be scored and ranked with the highest rated firm being awarded a contract. Upon a tie after review and evaluation, proposers may be invited for oral interviews and presentations, or additional written material may be requested. After additional review by the Tribe, a selection will be made by the Tribe of the firm most advantageous to the Tribe. The Tribe will make best efforts to receive an adequate number of sources.
PROPOSALS
In order to be considered, proposals must be received by the Tribe by November 12, 2024 at 4pm CST. The response to this request must be hand-delivered or mailed to the following addresses in such a manner that it is received no later than November 12, 2024 at 4pm CST.
Hand-Delivered:
Coushatta Tribe Administration Building
1940 CC Bel Road
Elton, LA 70532
ATTN: Kristian Poncho
Or:
By mail:
Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
Administration Building
1940 CC Bel Road
Elton, LA 70532
ATTN: Kristian Poncho
The Tribe reserves the right to extend the submission deadline to promote free and open competition. The Tribe will not conduct a proposal meeting. Any further questions should be directed to Kristian Poncho, 337-584-1401 for the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, or by email to KPoncho@coushatta.org.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
In addition to the items identified in “EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA,” the proposal must include:
1. A brief history of the firm and a resume of each person in the firm who will be assigned to the project.
2. A list of local governing bodies for which the firm has been under contract with for EDA Grant administration during the last eight (8) calendar years. This list will be used for reference purposes.
Two copies of the proposal and the required supplemental information should be provided. All proposals should be sealed and identified on the outside as: EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program—Administrative Consultant Proposal.”
The Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10, 17 & 24, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ARENA INDUSTRIAL, INC.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Arena Industrial, Inc. (Respondent), Agency Interest Number 105533, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-AE-24-0052, concerning the State’s allegations of environmental violations by Respondent at its facility in Allen Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Consolidated Compliance Order & Notice of Potential Penalty, Enforcement Tracking No. AE-CN-23-00190.
The Department of Environmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days. The public is invited and encouraged to submit written comments to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4302, Attention: Brandon B. Williams, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environmental Quality in reaching a decision on whether to make the settlement final.
Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be reviewed on the Department of Environmental Quality’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting About LDEQ, Enforcement, and Settlements. The document may also be viewed at, and copies obtained from, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Public Record Request Form (DEQ Form ISD-0005-01). The form and instructions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address: http://deq.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/General/PublicRecordsRequestForm. pdf. or by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-866-896-5337.
Pursuant to La. R.S. 30:2050.7(D), the Department of Environmental Quality may hold a public hearing regarding this proposed settlement when either of the following conditions are met: 1) a written request for public hearing has been filed by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members who reside in the parish in which the facility is located; or
2) the secretary finds a significant degree of public interest in this settlement.
For further information, you may call the Legal Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality at (225) 219-3985.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
October 10, 2024
Notice is hereby given that Allen Parish Police Jury intends to apply for a federal grant for operating assistance and/or capital assistance to provide Rural Public Transportation of a non-emergency, ambulatory nature for the FY 2025-2026 program year. The application for assistance is pursuant to the Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program of 49 CFR 5311. Services will generally be between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday, in the area encompassing Allen Parish, Louisiana. Transit services are provided without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Written comment on the proposed services may be sent within 15 days to P.O. Drawer G, Oberlin, La 70655, and to Program Manager, Department of Transportation and Development, P. O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245. Comments must be received by October 25, 2024.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
OPPORTUNITY FOR REQUESTING
A PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are hereby advised that the Allen Parish Police Jury has applied to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for project funding under Federal Transit Administration (Section 5311) for the following:
PROJECT: Allen Parish Police Jury is preparing to Replace existing equipment to continue transportation services in Allen Parish. Further details relative to the project are available from Joelene Hartley, P.O. Drawer EL, Oakdale, LA 71463. 318-335-3195
Interested persons are advised that they may request that a public hearing be conducted to provide a means for the public to express their views relative to the proposed project on the probable social, economic and environmental effects involved. In lieu of requesting a public hearing, interested persons may submit their comments in writing.
Written requests for a public hearing and/or submittal of comments must be postmarked on or before October 25, 2024, and should be addressed to: Joelene Hartley, P.O. Drawer EL, Oakdale, LA 71463. 318-335-3195.
Should a public hearing be required, a public notice will be published stating the date, time and location of the hearing.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10 & 31, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the state fiscal year 2025-2026. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 will be available for review on October 1, 2024, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200M, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or online at
http://www.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Multimodal/Transportation_Planning/Highway_Priority/Pages/default.aspx
All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views in person. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. Comments may also be provided at the link above. All interested parties will be able to listen to the meeting virtually. The information to participate virtually will be posted at the link above. Written statements and comments can be handed to the committee conducting the hearing or mailed to the following address, postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing:
Joint Transportation,
Highways AND Public Works Committee
C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85)
P.O. BOX 94245
BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245
Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD
(Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the
public hearing.
LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (2025-2026)
Date & Time DOTD Parishes Location
District
October 15, 2024 58 Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin Media Center
10:00 am Franklin, LaSalle, Tensas 7923 Prairie Road,
Winnsboro
October 15, 2024 05 E. Carroll, Jackson, Lincoln, Monroe Civic Center
2:00 pm Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Bayou Room
Richland, Union, W. Carroll 401 Lea Joyner
Expressway, Monroe
October 16, 2024 04 Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Bossier Civic Center
8:30 am Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, Bodcau Room
Webster 620 Benton Rd
Bossier City
October 16, 2024 08 Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Pineville City Hall
2:30 pm Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, Winn Council Meeting
Room 910 Main Street
Pineville
October 17, 2024 07 Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Calcasieu Parish
9:00 am Cameron, Jeff Davis Police Jury Council
Chambers
1015 Pithon St
Lake Charles
October 17, 2024 03 Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette Consolidated
1:30 pm Lafayette, St. Landry, Government City Hall
St. Martin, St. Mary, Council Chambers
Vermillion Auditorium
705 W University Ave
Lafayette
October 22, 2024 02 Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, NO Regional
9:30 am Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Transportation Mgmt
St. Charles, Terrebonne Ctr. Conference
Room A/B
10 Veterans Blvd
New Orleans
October 22, 2024 62 Livingston, St. Helena, St. John Tangipahoa Council
2:30 pm the Baptist, St. Tammany, Office Chambers
Tangipahoa, Washington 206 East Mulberry St
Amite
October 23, 2024 61 Ascension, Assumption, State Capitol
9:00 am E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, Basement, House
Iberville, Pointe Coupee, Committee Room 6,
St. James, W. Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
W. Feliciana
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2024)2T