City Council
Regular MeetingSulphur, LA · May 8, 2025
Agenda
AGENDA
SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.
THERE WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT
501 WILLOW AVENUE, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO DISCUSS AND ADOPT THE
FOLLOWING:
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION electing a new Chairman/Vice-Chairman for Sulphur City Council.
RES17-25 (Nick Nezat)
2. RESOLUTION accepting Substantial Completion for Sulphur Animal Control
Reconstruction. RES18-25 (Mayor Danahay)
3. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance granting a rezone to Justin Babineaux from Residential to
Business for property located on South Beglis Parkway, south of the new Carlyss Drive
extension (Assessment No. 00868027). ORD29-25 (Nick Nezat)
4. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance granting a rezone to BAB Rentals, LLC, from Residential
to Business for property located at 501 Willow Avenue. ORD30-25 (Melinda Hardy)
5. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance entering into a franchise agreement with Conterra Ultra
Broadband, LLC. ORD31-25 (Mayor Danahay)
6. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for the relocation of
Prater Road Lift Station Project LS19-3. ORD32-25 (Mayor Danahay)
7. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SWLA Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.).
ORD33-25 (Mayor Danahay)
8. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance amending Chapter 17, Section 1 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Overhanging trees and shrubs – minimum heights and
street clearance. ORD34-25 (Mayor Danahay)
9. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance setting forth water fees charged by the City of Sulphur.
ORD35-25 (Mayor Danahay)
10. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance setting forth sewer fees charged by the City of Sulphur.
ORD36-25 (Mayor Danahay)
11. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance setting forth garbage/trash collection fees charged by the
City of Sulphur. ORD37-25 (Mayor Danahay)
12. PUBIC HEARING on ordinance setting forth a discount to those who are qualified to assist
low-income households in the payment of water, sewer, and garbage-trash collection fees
charged by the City of Sulphur, Louisiana. ORD38-25 (Mayor Danahay)
13. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance setting forth a Capital Recovery Fee charged by the City
of Sulphur. ORD39-25 (Mayor Danahay)
14. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance adopting the annual budget of revenues and expenditures
for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for the City of Sulphur, Louisiana.
ORD40-25 (Mayor Danahay)
15. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance providing for the annual salary for the Mayor of the City
of Sulphur during the next term of office (annual longevity and across the board increases as
provided to all general employees of the City). ORD41-25 (Joy Abshire)
16. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to sign any and all
documentation necessary for redemption of property located on Cities Service Hwy. -
Assessment No. 1175440, pursuant to LA R.S. 47:2245 et seq. ORD42-25 (Mayor Danahay)
17. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE for the condition of the following addresses:
a. To condemn building or structure located at 405 Leora Street, in accordance
with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Dru Ellender)
b. To condemn building or structure located at 310 Park Street, in accordance with
Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Dru Ellender)
c. To condemn building or structure located at 1317 East Burton, in accordance
with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Melinda Hardy)
d. To condemn building or structure located at 716 Landry Street, in accordance
with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Nick Nezat)
e. To condemn building or structure located at 1507 Briarwood Drive, in
accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of
Ordinances. (Melinda Hardy)
f. To condemn building or structure located at 113 Arkansas Street, in accordance
with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Melinda Hardy)
g. To condemn building or structure located at 725 Pitre, in accordance with
Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Dru Ellender)
18. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE FOR DEAD OR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL on private
property for the following address:
a. To remove dead or diseased tree located at 1507 Briarwood Drive, in
accordance with Chapter 17, Article I of the Code of Ordinance.
(Melinda Hardy)
19. RECONSIDER RULE TO SHOW CAUSE for the condition of the following address:
a. To grant an extension on the previous condemnation for structure located at
229 Rio Hondo Street. (Mandy Thomas)
20. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into an
Agreement with AT&T for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating
structures and facilities used in or incidental to the provisions of the telephone and
telegraph services to the public. ORD43-25 (Mayor Danahay)
21. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance approving proposed settlement and authorizing Mayor
Danahay to settle or make an offer of judgment pursuant to La. CCP 970, if not settled, on
the following suit:
Richard Clay Heinbach, et al
Vs. 2013-844
City of Sulphur, John Doe, Sulphur City Police
Department, XYZ Insurance Company
22. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ratifying Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with State
of Louisiana, Division of Administration for the Water Sector Program and authorizing
Mayor Danahay to sign/date retroactively. ORD44-25 (Mayor Danahay)
23. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to sign the LA
DOTD Maintenance Agreement for mowing and litter pickup for FY ending June 30, 2026.
ORD45-25 (Mayor Danahay)
24. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 24, Section 56 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Grading Permit Fees (to reflect increase in Ordinance
No. 1844 that was adopted April 10, 2023). ORD46-25 (Mayor Danahay)
25. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter into a
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Downtown Business Association for beautification
on North Huntington Street. ORD47-25 (Mayor Danahay)
26. RESOLUTION granting a variance to Jimmy Wells and Sheree Tucker, 4790 Maplewood
Drive, to allow them to keep the recently extended ½ brick wall and fence in city right of
way. RES19-25 (Mandy Thomas)
27. RESOLUTION accepting the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit
Report. RES20-25 (Mayor Danahay)
28. PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER - ONLY SPEAK 1 TIME PER ITEM.
This ends the public comment section of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, LA.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend
this meeting, please contact Arlene Blanchard at 337-527-4571, describing the assistance that
is necessary.
Arlene Blanchard, Council Clerk
City of Sulphur
101 North Huntington Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 527-4500
RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES
Resolution electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for City Council.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that they do hereby elect Joy Abshire as Chairman and
Mandy Thomas as Vice-Chairman for City Council.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _____
day of __________________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
ATTEST:
_____________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES
Resolution accepting Substantial Completion for Sulphur Animal Control
Reconstruction.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby accept Substantial Completion for Sulphur Animal Control
Reconstruction.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the
City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______ day of
_______________________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
ATTEST:
__________________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO JUSTIN BABINEAUX FROM
RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH
BEGLIS PARKWAY, SOUTH OF THE NEW CARLYSS BOULEVARD
EXTENSION (ASSESSMENT NO. 00868027).
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby grant a rezone to Justin Babineaux from Residential to Business for property located on
South Beglis Pakway, south of the new Carlyss Blvd. extension (Assessment No. 00868027) for
the following described property:
PHASE 1
BEG AT SW COR OF SE/4SW/4 SEC 11.10.10; TH N 720.96 FT; TH S 45 DEG
E 29.58 FT TO POINT OF CURVE OF
TANGENT CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS 1250, TH SE'LY ALONG CURVE AN
ARC LENTH OF 955.50 FT TO POINT OF TANGENT,
CURVE HAVING CHORD BEARING S 67 DEG 43'09" E 932.41 FT; TH S 89
DEG E 295.12 FT TO POINT IN W LINE OF CLYDE
P ECCLES; TH S 01 DEG W ALONG W LINE CLYDE P ECCLES 198.76 FT
TO SW COR OF CLYDE P ECCLES; TH S 89 DEG E
ALONG S LINE CLYDE P ECCLES 350.34 FT TO SE COR OF CLYDE P
ECCLES TRACT LYING ON C/L OF S BEGLIS PKWY;
TH S 25.25 FT TO POINT OF CURVE OF TANGENT CURVE TO RIGHT
RADIUS 11459.16 FT, TH S ALONG SAID CURVE AN
ARC LENGTH 139.93 FT TO INTERSECTION WITH S LINE OF SW/4SE/4
SEC 11 SAID CURVE HAVING CHORD BEARING S
139.93 FT; TH N 89 DEG W ALONG S LINE OF SW/4SE/4 212.48 FT TO SE
COR OF SE/4SW/4; TH N 89 DEG W ALONG S
LINE OF SE/4SW/4 1325.70 FT TO POB
PHASE 1 B
COM AT SW COR OF SE/4SW/4 SEC 11.10.10; TH N 858.11 FT AND POB;
TH N 472.15 FT TO SW COR OF NE/4SW/4 SEC
11; TH N 592.13 FT TO SW COR OF INWOOD FOREST SUB LYING ON N
BANK OF LITTLE BAYOU D'INDE; TH
MEANDERING ALONG NORTH BANK: N 58 DEG E 52.22 FT, S 74 DEG 4
94.09 FT, N 85 DEG E 177.47 FTM, S 81 DEG E
79.52 FT, S 66 DEG E 179.95 FT, S 58 DEG E 134.22 FT, S 51 DEG E 89.68 FT,
S 41 DEG E 245.26 FT, S 58 DEG E 81.45 FT;
TH S 31 DEG W 259.83 FT; TH S 23 DEG W 673.60 FT; TH S 20 DEG W
149.22 FT TO POINT OF CURVE OF A TANGENT
CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS 20 FT, TH SE'LY ALONG SAID CURVE FOR AN
ARC LENTH OF 32.48 FT CHORD BEARING S 26
DEG 28'23" E 29.03 FT; TH NW'LY ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO RIGHT
RADIUS 1150 ARC LENGTH 545.53 FT CHORD
BEARING N 59 DEG 24'38" W 540.43 FT; TH N 45 DEG W 123.54 FT TO POB
PHASE 2
COM AT SW COR OF SE/4SW/4 SEC 11.10.10; TH N 858.11 FT ; TH S 45
DEG E 123.54 FT TO POINT OF CURVE OF
TANGENT CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS 1150 FT ARC LENTH 545.53 FT
CHORD BEARING S 59 DEG 24'38" E CHORD
LENGTH 540.43 FT TO POB; TH NW'LY ALONG CURVE TO RIGHT
RADIUS 20 FT ARC LENGTH 32.48 FT CHORD BEARING
N 26 DEG 28'23" W 29.03 FT; TH N 20 DEG E 149.22 FT; TH N 213 DEG E
673.60 FT; TH N 31 DEG E 259.83 FT TO S LINE
INWOOD FOREST SUB LYING ON NORTH BANK OF LITTLE BAYOU
D'INDE; TH MEANDERING ALONG NORTH BANK OF
LITTLE BAYOU D'INDE S 58 DEG E 115.01 FT, S 54 DEG E 148.88 FT, S 39
DEG E 96.48 FT, S 48 DEG E 82.55 FT TO SW
COR OF TRACT CONVEYD TO CITY OF SULPHUR; TH S 45 DEG E 186.34
FT TO INTERSECTION WITH W R/W LINE OF S
BEGLIS PKWY (LA HWY 3077), FRMLY ARIZONA ST; TH N 08 DEG E
146.99 FT; TH N 01 DEG E 62.17 FT TO
INTERSECTION WITH N LINE OF SW/4SE/4 SEC 11; TH S 89 DEG E 50 FT;
TH S 01 DEG W 665.15 FT TO NE COR OF
TRACT CONVEYED TO CLYDE P ECCLES; TH N 9 DEG W 344.58 FT; TH S
01 DEG W 201.23 FT; TH N 89 DEG W 296.31 FT
TO POINT OF COURVE OF TANGENT CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS 1150 FT,
ARC LENGTH 333.53 FT CHORD BEARING N 81
DEG W 332.37 FT TO POB.
AND .227 AC DESCRIBED AS FOLL: COM AT SW COR OF SE/4SW/4 SEC
11.10.10; TH N 720.9 FT TO POB; TH N 9.64 FT;
TH S 46 DEG E 19.90 FT; TH S 57 DEG E 51.36 FT TO POINT OF CURVE OF
NON-TANGENT CURVE TO LEFT HAVING
RADIUS OF 1250 FT. TH SE'LY ALONG SAID CURVE, ARC DISTANCE OF
935.18 FT CHORD BEARING S 68 DEG 03'43" E
913.52 FT; TH S 89 DEG E 273.93 FT TO W LINE OF CLYDE P ECCLES
TRACT; TH S 01 DEG W .63 FT; TH N 89 DEG W
295.12 FT TO POIT OF CURVE OF TANGENT CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS
OF 1250 FT, TH NW'LY ALONG SAID CURVE ARC
LENGTH OF 955.50 FT CHORD BEARING N 67 DEG 43'09" W 932.40 FT; TH
N 45 DEG W 29.58 FT TO POB. LESS .227 AC
PER B4359 P410 TO INWOOD FOREST LLC ET AL DESC AS: COM AT SW
COR OF SE/4SW/4 SEC 11.10.10; TH N 858.11 FT
TO POB; TH N36.05 FT; TH S 46 DEG E 6.15 FT; TH S 35 DEG E 55.90 FT;
TH S 46 DEG E 111.12 FT TO POINT OF CURVE
OF TANGENT CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS OF 1150 FT; TH SE'LY ALONG
SAID CURVE ARC DISTANCE OF 868.88 FT CHORD
BEARING S 67 DEG E 848.36 FT; TH S 89 DEG E 274.91 FT TO POINT IN W
LINE OF CLYDE P ECCLES TRACT; TH S 01 DEG
W .63 FT; TH N 89 DEG W 296.31 FT TO POINT OF CURVE OF TANGENT
CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS 1150, TH NW'LY
ALONG SAID CURVE ARC LENGTH OF 879.06 FT CHORD BEARING N 67
DEG 43'09" W 857.81 FT; TH N 45 DEG W 123.54
FT TO POB. LESS B 4338 P 880 TRACT I AND 2 DESCRIBED AS: TRACT 1:
COM AT SW COR OF SE SW 11-10-10; TH N
894.17 FT; TH S 46 DEG 12 MIN 18 SEC E 6.15 FT; TH S 35 DEG 54 MIN 01
SEC E 55.90 FT; TH S 46 DEG 12 MIN 18 SEC E
111.12 FT TO THE PT OF CURATURE OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE
LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1150.00 FT; TH
SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR
AN ARC LENGTH DISTANCE OF 510.23 FT TO POB
OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD
WHICH BEARS S 58 DEG 54 MIN 56 SEC E, A DISTANCE
OF 505.06 FT; TH NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT,
HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FT, FOR AN ARC
LENGTH DISTANCE OF 32.00 FT TO THE PT OF TANGENT SAID CURVE
HAVING A CHORD WHICH BEARS N 25 DEG 47
MIN 19 SEC W, A DISTANCE OF 28.70 FT; TH N 20 DEG 03 MIN 15 SEC E
359.01 FT TO THE PT OF CURVATURE OF A
TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FT; TH
NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID TANGENT CURVE
TO THE RIGHT, FOR AN ARC LENGTH DISTANCE OF 5.88 FT, HAVING A
CHORD WHICH BEARS N 28 DEG 28 MIN 18 SEC
E, A DISTANCE OF 5.86 FT TO THE BEGINNING OF A COMPOUND
CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FT;
TH NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID COMPOUND CURVE TO THE LFET,
FOR AN ARC LENGTH DISTANCE OF 28.35 FT,
HAVING A CHORD WHICH BEARS N 20 DEG 38 MIN 43 SEC E, A
DISTANCE OF 27.97 FT; TH S 85 DEG 35 MIN 55 SEC E
15.00 FT; TH N 23 DEG 43 MIN 25 SEC E 166.54 FT; TH N 88 DEG 51 MIN 36
SEC E 316.26 FT; TH S 41 DEG 54 MIN 56 SEC
E 431.63 FT; TH S 89 DEG 04 MIN 28 SEC E 106.12 FT; TH S 06 DEG 03 MIN
34 SEC E 91.83 FT; TH S 01 DEG 03 MIN 56 SEC
W 2.98 FT; TH N 89 DEG 04 MIN 28 SEC 294.58 FT, TH S 01 DEG 03 MIN 48
SEC W 200.60 FT; TH N 89 DEG 29 MIN 41 SEC
W 274.91 FT TO PT OF COURVATURE OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE
RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1150.00 FT; TH
NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, FOR
AN ARC LENGTH DISTANCE OF 358.65 FT TO PT
OF BEG, AID CURVE HAVING A CHORD WHICH BEARS N 80 DEG 33
MIN 38 SEC W 357.19 FT, CONT 8.45 ACS M/L
TRACT 2 - COM AT SW/C OF SE SW 11-1010; TH N 894.17 FT, TH S 46 DEG
12 MIN 18 SEC E 6.15 FT; TH S 35 DEG 54 MIN
01 SEC E 55.90 FT; TH S 46 DEG 12 MIN 18 SEC E 111.12 FT TO THE PT OF
CURVATURE OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE
LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1150.00 FT; TH SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG
SAID TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR AN ARC
LENGHT DISTANCE OF 51.23 FT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD
WHICH BEARS S 58 DEG 54 MIN 56 SEC E 506.06 FT; TH
NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A
RADIUS OF 20.00 FT, FOR AN ARC LENGTH DISTANCE
OF 32.00 FT TO THE PT OF TANGENT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD
WHICH BEARS N 25 DEG 47 MIN 10 SEC W 28.70
FT; TH N 20 DEG 03 MIN 15 SEC E, 359.01 FT TO THE PT OF CURVATURE
OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING
A RADIUS OF 20.00 FT; TH NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID TANGENT
CURVE TO THE RIGHT, FOR AN ARC LENGTH
DISTANCE OF 5.88 FT, HAVING A CHORD WHICH BEARS N 28 DEG 28
MIN 18 SEC E 5.86 FT TO THE BEGINNING OF A
COMPOUND CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00FT; TH
NOTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID COMPOUND CURVE
TO THE LEFT FOR AN ARC LENGHT DISTANCE OF 28.35 FT, HAVING A
CHORD WHICH BEARS N 20 DEG 38 MIN 43 SEC E
37.97 FT; TH S 85 DEG 35 MIN 55 SEC E 15.00 FT; TH N 23 DEG 43 MIN 25
SEC E 166.54 FT TO PT OF BEGINNING; TH N 23
DEG 43 MIN 25 SEC E 251.22 FT; TH N 31 DEG 02 MIN 55 SEC E 259.83 FT;
TH S 58 DEG 57 MIN 05 SEC 115.01 FT; TH S 54
DEG 03 MIN 33 SEC E 148.88 FT; TH S 39 DEG 30 MIN 50 SEC E 96.48 FT;
TH S 48 DEG 48 MIN 49 SEC E 82.55 FT, TH S 45
DEG 29 MIN 29 SEC E 186.34 FT; TH S 08 DEG 11 MIN 26 SEC W 54.57 FT;
TH S 01 DEG 03 MIN 56 SEC W 200.00 FT; TH S
06 DEG 03 MIN 34 SEC W 109.73 FT, TH N 89 DEG 04 MIN 28 SEC W 106.12
FT; TH N 41 DEG 54 MIN 56 SEC 431.63 FT; TH
S 88 DEG 51 MIN 36 SEC W 316.26 FT TO POB CONT 5.96 ACS
LESS B 4442 P 430 (22.04 ACS) TO LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY DESC AS:
COM SW COR OF SE SW SECT 11.10.10; TH N
894.17 FT TO POB: TH N 436.09 FT TO SW COR OF NE SW; TH CONT N
592.13 FT TO SW COR OF INWOOD FOREST SUB,
SAID PT LYING ON N BANK OF LITTLE BAYOU D'INDE; TH MEADER
ALONG SAID N BANK OF LITTLE BAYOU D'INDE; N 58
FT 37 MIN 40 SECS E, A DIST OF 52.22 FT; TH S 74 DEGS 31 MIN 0 SECS E,
A DIST OF 94.09 FT; TH N 85 DEGS 20 MIN 56
SECS E, A DIST OF 177.47 FT; TH N 85 DEGS 15 MINS 9 SECS E, A DIST
79.52 FT; TH S 66 DEGS 50 MIN 26 SECS E, A DIST
OF 179.95 FT; TH S 58 DEGS 13 MIN 3 SECS E, A DIST OF 134.22 FT; TH S
51 DEGS 54 MINS 35 SECS E, A DIST OF 89.68
FT; TH S 41 DEGS 43 MIN 31 SECS E, A DIST OF 245.26 FT; TH S 58 DEGS
57 MIN 5 SECS E, A DIST OF 81.45 FT; TH S 31
DEGS 2 MIN 55 SECS W A DIST OF 259.83 FT; TH S 23 DEGS 43 MIN 25
SECS W, A DIST OF 417.76 FT; TH N 85 DEGS 35
MIN 55 SECS W, A DISXT OF 15 FT TO POC (NON-TANGENT TO RIGHT(
RADIUS OF 50 FT; TH SWLY, ALONG NON
TANGENT CURVE A ARC DIST OF 28.35 FT, CHORD BEARING 20 DEGS
38 MIN 43 SECS W A DIST OF 27.97 FT, TO BEG OF
A COMPOUND CURVE TO LEFT, A RADIUS OF 20 FT; TH SWLY, ALOND
SAID COMPOUND CURVE TO LEFT AND E R/W
LINE OF A PROPOSED RD, AN ARC LENGTH DIST OF 5.88 FT TO POINT
OF TANGENT, CURVE HAVING A CHORD
BEARING S 28 DEGS 28 MIN 18 SECS W, A DIST OF 5.86 FT; TH S 20 DEGS
3 MINS 15 SECS W, ALONG E R/W OF
PROPOSED RD A DIST OF 359.01 FT TO A CURVE TANGENT TO LEFT
AND RADIUS OF 20 FT; TH SWLY, ALONG SAID
TANGENT CURVE TO LEFT AND E R/W LINE OF PROPOSED RD, AN ARC
LENGTH DIST OF 32 FT TO PT OF CUR OF A
NON-TANGENT CURVE TO RIGHT, SAID PT BEING ON N R/W LINE OF
PROPOSED RD, SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD
WHICH BEARS S 25 DEGS 47 MIN 10 SECS E, A DIST OF 28.70 FT; TH
NWLY, ALONG SAID N R/W LINE OF PROPOSED
RD, AND A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO RIGHT, RADIUS OF 1150 FT, FOR
AN ARC DIST OF 510.23 FT, TO TH POINT OF
TANGENT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD BEARING N 58 DEGS 54 MIN
56 SECS W, A DIST OF 506.06 FT; TH N 46 DEGS
12 MIN 18 SECS W, ALONG N PROPOSED RD A DIST OF 111.12 FT; TH N
35 DEGS 54 MIN 1 SEC W, ALONG SAID N R/W
LINE OF PROPOSED RD A DIST OF 55.90 FT; TH N 46 DEGS 12 MIN 18
SECS W, ALONG SAID N R/W LINE OF PROPOSED
RD A DIST OF 6.15 FT TO POB (22.04 ACS M /L AND SUBJ TO DRAINAGE
SERVITUDE ACROSS THE N AND W/S
THEREOF; SUJ TO ANY EASENTS, SERVITUDES OR R/WS OF RECORD
OR BY USE.
REF1-GLEN ALLEN JAMES AND SUSAN JEANNE B 1843 P 106-84
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following stipulations or restrictions are required
as stated in the CEA with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury:
1. Lot Frontage, abutting Carlyss Drive Extension, for commercial lots, which
have a driveway connection to Carlyss Drive Extension, between LA 1256
and LA 27, shall not measure less than 250 feet.
2. Curb Cuts for commercial driveways shall not exceed 36 feet in width as
measured along the back of curb or edge of pavement line.
This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of
Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur
pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements
constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof.
Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created
and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense,
litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any
other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto.
Upon approval of this rezone the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the
recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the
City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this
rezone.
No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event
work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be
withdrawn and considered null and void.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Justin Babineaux from
Residential to Business for property located on South Beglis Pakway, south of the new Carlyss
Blvd. extension (Assessment No. 00868027).
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______ day of
____________, 2025.
________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO BAB RENTALS, LLC, FROM
RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501
WILLOW AVENUE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby grant a rezone to BAB Rentals, LLC, from Residential to Business for property located at
501 Willow Avenue for the following described property:
COM SW COR E CHERRY AND WILLOW AVE S 89 DEG 35 1/2 MIN W
236.1 FT S 32 DEG 41 MIN E 313.3 FT N 84 DEG 31 1/2 MIN E 67.2 FT N NO
DEG 01 MIN E 259 FT TO COM
This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of
Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur
pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements
constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof.
Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created
and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense,
litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any
other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto.
Upon approval of this rezone the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the
recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the
City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this
rezone.
No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event
work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be
withdrawn and considered null and void.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
that they do hereby grant a rezone to BAB Rentals, LLC, from Residential to Business for
property located at 501 Willow Avenue.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______ day of
____________, 2025.
________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR THE SWLA SEXUAL
ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (S.A.N.E.) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the mission of the SWLA Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.)
Program is to meet the needs of the sexual assault victim. The program will provide immediate,
unbiased, compassionate and comprehensive forensic evaluation and treatment by trained,
professional nurse experts within the parameters of the State Nurse Practice Act, the S.A.N.E.
Standards of the International Association of Forensic Nurses and agreement with the
participating multi-disciplinary agencies.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Danahay to enter into a Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement for the SWLA Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.) Program with
the following entities:
Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office
Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
City of Lake Charles
City of Westlake
City of Vinton
City of DeQuincy
Town of Iowa
Cameron Parish District Attorney’s Office
Allen Parish District Attorney’s Office
Beauregard Parish District Attorney’s Office
Jefferson Davis Parish District Attorney’s Office
Region V Office of Public Health (Health Unit)
Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District
Christus Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana d/b/a Christus Ochsner
St. Patrick Hospital
Christus Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana d/b/a Christus Ochsner Lake
Area Hospital
Beauregard Health System
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Agreement shall become effective for a term of
three (3) years beginning January 1, 2025 and shall be automatically renewed unless a party
hereto gives notice to all the parties in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance of the date on
which this agreement expires that the party will not be renewing its participation in this
agreement.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______
day of __________________, 2025.
________________________________
NICK NEZAT, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 1 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – OVERHANGING TREES
AND SHRUBS – MINIMUM HEIGHTS AND STREET CLEARANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Chapter 17, Section 1 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sulphur to read as follows:
Sec. 17-1. Overhanging trees and shrubs—Minimum heights and street clearance.
(a) The owners of any property in the city, improved or unimproved, occupied or unoccupied,
shall keep all trees and shrubbery growing on the property owned by them and overhanging
any street, cut and trimmed to a height of not less than fifteen (15) feet above the street level
for a distance of not less than one (1) foot back of the curb or edge of the street, and shall
keep sidewalks clear of all trees and shrubbery growing on land owned or occupied by them
to a height of not less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk.
(b) The owners of any property in the city, improved or unimproved, occupied or unoccupied,
shall keep all trees and shrubbery growing on the property owned by them cut and trimmed
for a distance of not less than seven and one-half (7.5) feet radius from any fire hydrant
located on land owned or occupied by owner, owner's agents or assigns.
(c) If the owner or occupant has not complied with paragraph (a) of this section within ten days
after receipt of written notice from the director of public works so to do, the city may trim
the trees or shrubs to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. The
costs of the work performed, whether by the city or by contract, shall be assessed to the
owner or occupant of the property, which charges shall be due and payable within ten days
from completion of said work. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the
minimum charge shall be $25.00 per hour for the actual time involved in performing such
work or for the amount of the contract. This fee shall be in addition to any other fees or
charges required by ordinance.
(d) Any person who fails to comply with this section shall be punished as provided in Section
1.11 of this Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______
day of _________________, 2025.
______________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , MC, SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1910, M-C SERIES TO SET
FORTH WATER FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that water fees for normal monthly service rendered by the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
shall be as follows:
WATER:
FLAT RATES
Commercial Inside 44.60 48.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Commercial Outside 89.20 96.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Church Inside 27.90 30.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Church Outside 55.80 60.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Multi Commercial Inside 44.60 48.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Multi Family Inside 27.90 30.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Multi Family Outside 55.80 60.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Residential Inside 27.90 30.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Residential Outside 55.80 60.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Trailer Park Inside 27.90 30.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Trailer Park Outside 55.80 60.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Utility Assistance Inside 17.90 18.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
Utility Assistance Outside 45.80 50.00 DHH Testing Fee 1.00
METERED RATES
Commercial Water (WM) Minimum Charge $44.60 $48.00 (inside) & $89.20 $96.00 (outside):
Inside Outside
First 5,000 gallons used – Minimum charge (0 to 5,000) Min Charge Min Charge
Next 25,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (5,001 to 30,000) .6150 .6611 1.2300 1.3223
Next 70,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (30,001 to 100,000) .4860 .5225 .9720 1.0449
Next over 100,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (100,001 & up) .3269 .3514 .6538 .7028
Commercial Irrigation (IM) Minimum Charge $44.60 $48.00 (inside) & $89.20 $96.00 (outside):
First 5,000 gallons used – Minimum charge (0 to 5,000) Min Charge Min Charge
Next 25,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (5,001 to 30,000) .6150 .6611 1.2300 1.3223
Next 70,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (30,001 to 100,000) .4860 .5225 .9720 1.0449
Next over 100,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (100,001 & up) .3269 .3514 .6538 .7028
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______ day
of ______________, 2025.
______________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , MC, SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1911, M-C SERIES TO SET
FORTH SEWER FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that sewer fees for normal monthly service rendered by the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
shall be as follows:
SEWER:
FLAT RATES
Commercial Inside $48.70 52.50
Commercial Outside $97.40 105.00
Church Inside $32.65 33.20
Church Outside $65.30 66.40
Multi Commercial Inside $48.70 52.50
Multi Family Inside $32.65 33.20
Multi Family Outside $65.30 66.40
Residential Inside $32.65 33.20
Residential Outside $65.30 66.40
Trailer Park Inside $32.65 33.20
Trailer Park Outside $65.30 66.40
Utility Assistance Inside $18.65 17.45
Utility Assistance Outside $55.05 56.15
METERED RATES
Commercial Sewer (SM) Minimum Charge $48.70 $52.50 (inside) & $97.40 $105.00 (outside)
Inside Outside
First 5,000 gallons used – Minimum charge (0 to 5,000) Min Charge Min Charge
Next 25,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (5,001 to 30,000) .3535 .3800 .7070 .7600
Next 70,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (30,001 to 100,000) .4305 .4628 .8611 .9256
Next over 100,000 gallons used per 100 gal. (100,001 & up) .2897 .3114 .5795 .6229
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______ day of
____________________, 2025.
______________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1912, M-C SERIES TO
SET FORTH GARBAGE/TRASH COLLECTION FEES CHARGED BY THE
CITY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that garbage-trash collection fees for normal
services rendered by the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, shall be as follows:
GARBAGE-TRASH (SOLID WASTE)
$22.50 $23.50 Per Unit Per Month (A unit residential or service as defined in
existing Contract)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective
July 1, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this ________ day of
______________________, 2025.
_________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1913, M-C SERIES WHICH
ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
IN THE PAYMENT OF WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE-TRASH
COLLECTION FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Ordinance No. 1913, M-C Series to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
the governing authority thereof, that a program to assist low-income households in the payment
of water, sewer (wastewater), and garbage-trash (solid waste) collection fees charged by the City
of Sulphur be and it is hereby established, the determination of eligibility for this assistance
program to be in accordance with poverty guidelines established by the Federal Government and
the State of Louisiana, and which assistance program will be subject to the following definitions
and conditions, and also the following criteria for eligibility:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS:
(a) Household means parents, their minor children, grandparents and a
grandchild who is a minor and whose legal custody has been granted to a
grandparent, all of whom reside in a housing unit as a family unit and for
whom utilities are customarily purchased in common, or who make
payments for utilities included in the rent;
(b) Income means all non-exempt gross income received by members of the
household on a regular or predictable basis during three (3) calendar
months or all annualized non-exempt income received by members of a
household on an irregular or fluctuating basis or moneys received into a
home occupied by a household from any source whatsoever;
(c) Housing Unit means a house, a stationary mobile home, an apartment or
any unit used for billing purposes.
SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY
(a) Determination of eligibility for this assistance program will be in
accordance with Department of Social Services established by the Federal
government and the State of Louisiana.
SECTION 3. The amount of assistance granted each qualified applicant will be
determined by (1) the number of qualified applicants and (2) the amount
of the funds appropriated for this program for the fiscal year, PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE SHALL NOT
EXCEED $24.00 $27.75 PER QUALIFIED APPLICANT.
SECTION 4. Annual recertification of eligibility shall be required. Applications for said
annual recertification shall be submitted by the 1st day of March each year.
SECTION 5. All changes in status affecting eligibility must be reported promptly to the
office of the Mayor.
SECTION 6. Administration of this program will be the responsibility of the Mayor,
through the Director of Finance.
SECTION 7. Confidentiality of all information provided to determine the eligibility will
be maintained by the Office of the Mayor.
SECTION 8. This program is open to all persons regardless of race, color, age, religion,
sex or national origin. No distinction shall be made between property
owners or renters.
SECTION 9. Continuation of this assistance program is contingent upon the
appropriation by the City Council of the City of Sulphur in the operating
budget of the City of Sulphur each year.
SECTION 10. This assistance program shall only be provided for residential water,
sewer, garbage/trash households located within the city limits of Sulphur.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective July 1,
2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _____
day of ________________, 2025.
_________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1914, M-C SERIES WHICH SET FORTH
A CAPITAL RECOVERY FEE CHARGED BY THE CITY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that a Capital Recovery Fee for normal monthly water and sewer service rendered by
the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, shall be as follows:
CAPITAL RECOVERY FEE
FLAT RATES
Commercial Inside 1.45 1.55
Commercial Outside 2.90 3.10
Church Inside 1.45 1.55
Church Outside 2.90 3.10
Multi Commercial Inside 1.45 1.55
Multi Family Inside 1.45 1.55
Multi Family Outside 2.90 3.10
Residential Inside 1.45 1.55
Residential Outside 2.90 3.10
Trailer Park Inside 1.45 1.55
Trailer Park Outside 2.90 3.10
Utility Assistance Inside 1.45 1.55
Utility Assistance Outside 2.90 3.10
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this ______ day of
____________, 2025.
______________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUES
AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025, TO
JUNE 30, 2026, FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA.
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council, City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
in general session convened, that:
SECTION I. The attached estimate of revenues as reflected in the summary
and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by
Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Act, be and the
same, is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Revenues for
the City of Sulphur for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
SECTION II. The attached statement of anticipated expenditures as reflected
in the summary and such other fiscal exhibits and information
as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government
Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget
of Expenditures for the City of Sulphur for the fiscal year
July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
SECTION III. The adoption of the Budget of Expenditures as reflected in the
line-item budget filed with the Clerk of the Council containing
object of expenditure classifications shall be declared to be the
appropriation of the amount set therein as established in each
budget classification by object of expenditure.
SECTION IV. The adoption of the Capital Improvement Budget as submitted
for a period of five years with the first year being for the budget
year 2025-2026 shall be for the expenditures as appropriated
therein.
SECTION V. The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the
amounts fixed therefor in the Budget of Expenditures unless all
terms and conditions of the Sulphur Home Rule Charter are
complied with. In accordance with Section 5-04 (E) of the
Sulphur Home Rule Charter (Transfer of Appropriations): At any
time during the fiscal year the Mayor may transfer part or all of
any unencumbered appropriation within programs or functions.
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit
the governing authority from amending or making an
appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of
emergency.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective July 1,
2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City
Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
on this ____day of ___________, 2025.
_________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. _____, M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR DURING THE NEXT TERM OF OFFICE.
WHEREAS the salary of the Mayor of Sulphur was last adjusted on April 12, 2021;
and
WHEREAS the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur provides the following:
The council may, by ordinance, change the salary of the mayor provided
that no ordinance changing such salary shall be passed during the last year
of the term of the mayor and further provided that the salary change shall
not become effective during the term of the mayor in office at the time the
salary is changed.
WHEREAS the City Council deems it proper to make an adjustment to the salary
of the Mayor at a rate commensurate with the raises provided to all general employees of
the City over the preceding term;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, in regular session that:
The annual salary for the Mayor of the City of Sulphur shall be set at $118,000
per year for the term beginning in 2026.
All other employee benefits and expense reimbursements previously provided for by
any ordinance shall remain unchanged.
This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon approval or readoption, but the
salary provided for herein shall be implemented only on the first day of the new term for
the Mayor of Sulphur in 2026.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of ___________________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR MIKE DANAHAY TO SIGN ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR REDEMPTION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ON CITIES SERVICE HWY. – ASSESSMENT NO.
1175440, PURSUANT TO LA R.S. 47:2245 ET SEQ.
WHEREAS, the immovable property identified in the attached tax sale is subject to
redemption under La. R.S. 47:2245 et seq.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
that they do hereby authorize Mayor Mike Danahay to sign any and all documentation necessary
for the redemption of the property identified in the attached tax sale located on Cities Service
Hwy. - Assessment No. 1175440 pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2245 et seq.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______ day of
_________________________ 2025.
___________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE APPROVING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO SETTLE OR MAKE AN OFFER
OF JUDGEMENT PURSUANT TO LA. CCP 970, IF NOT SETTLED, ON
THE FOLLOWING SUIT:
Richard Clay Heinbach, et al
Vs. 2013-844
City of Sulphur, John Doe, Sulphur City Police
Department, XYZ Insurance Company
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that they do hereby approve proposed settlement and
authorize Mayor Danahay to settle or make an offer of judgement pursuant to La. CCP
970, if not settled, on the above suit.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _____
day of ___________________, 2025..
________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE RATIFYING COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF LOUISIANA, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE WATER SECTOR PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO SIGN/DATE
RETROACTIVELY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that they do hereby ratify Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
with State of Louisiana, Division of Administration for the Water Sector Program and
authorize Mayor Danahay to sign/date retroactively.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon
the Mayor's approval, or upon proper re-adoption by the Council pursuant to Section 2-
13(C) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ____
day of _______________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO SIGN THE LA
DOTD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR MOWING AND LITTER
PICKUP FOR FY YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Mike Danahay to sign
the LA DOTD Maintenance Agreement for mowing and litter pickup for FY ending June
30, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become
effective upon the Mayor's approval, or upon proper re-adoption by the Council
pursuant to Section 2-13(C) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, SECTION 56 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – GRADING PERMIT FEES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby amend Chapter 24, Section 56 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to read as
follows:
Sec. 24-56. Grading permit fees.
(a) The fee for the grading permit is intended to assist the City of Sulphur in recovering
some of the expenses associated with the permitting process. These costs consist
primarily of administration, inspection, and enforcement activities and shall be
approved and set by the city council.
(b) The fee schedule for grading permits is as follows:
Grading/Excavation/Earthworks Projects
Areas ≤ one (1) acre $50.00 $60.00
Areas ≤ one (1) acre (per each additional acre) $25.00
(c) When sites without a required grading permit are found to be conducting activities
requiring such permit, a stop work notice will be posted on the site until the proper
permit is obtained. The fee schedules for grading permits in this situation are as
follows:
Grading/Excavating/Earthwork Projects
Areas ≤ one (1) acre $100.00
Areas > one (1) acre $200.00
*** Grading permit fee will not be charged if part of a construction plan review for zoning.
BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
______________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION FOR BEAUTIFICATION ON NORTH HUNTINGTON STREET.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, the governing authority
thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement with Downtown Business Association for beautification on North Huntington Street.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______
day of __________________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
Agreement Between:
Downtown Sulphur Business Association
&
The City of Sulphur
Be it known that on the dates subscribed personally came and appeared:
Downtown Sulphur Business Association, by its President, AARON QUINN, hereinafter
referred to as “DSBA”; and
The City of Sulphur, by its Mayor, MICHAEL DANAHAY, hereinafter referred to as
“THE CITY”; each of whom after being duly sworn did depose and declare:
That they enter into this Agreement for the maintenance and beautification of Downtown
Cultural District Beautification Zone at the corner of South Huntington and Napoleon Streets,
(hereinafter referred to as “THE BEAUTIFICATION ZONE”), as follows:
DSBA & THE CITY agree as follows:
1. DSBA and THE CITY acknowledge that the enhancement of THE BEAUTIFICATION ZONE
will be mutually beneficial.
2. THE CITY shall be responsible for the cost of maintaining and should the need arise,
replacement of the landscaping, banners, flower beds, and ornamental street signage and any
other structures installed as per the preapproved set of plans permitted with THE CITY in THE
BEAUTIFICATION ZONE (PER ATTACHED MAP).
3. This agreement shall continue in perpetuity unless the City of Sulphur provides written notice
of termination to DSBA.
4. DSBA and THE CITY agree that should at any time, THE BEAUTIFICATION ZONE, is
deemed unnecessary, ineffective, cost-prohibitive, or a concern to safety, THE CITY maintains
the right to remove all or any portion of THE BEAUTIFICATION ZONE, upon a 30-day notice
to DSBA.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED on the ____ day of ____________________, 2025, in Sulphur,
Louisiana, and in the presence of the undersigned witnesses and Notary Public, after a due
reading of the whole.
WITNESSSES: CITY OF SULPHUR
______________________________ _______________________________
Witness Signature MIKE DANAHAY, MAYOR
______________________________
Printed Witness Name
______________________________
Witness Signature
______________________________
Printed Witness Name
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
_________________________________
Notary Printed/Stamped Name
And Identification Number
THUS DONE AND SIGNED on the ____ day of ____________________, 2025, in Sulphur,
Louisiana, and in the presence of the undersigned witnesses and Notary Public, after a due
reading of the whole.
WITNESSSES: DOWNTOWN SULPHUR BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
______________________________ _______________________________
Witness Signature AARON QUINN, PRESIDENT
______________________________
Printed Witness Name
______________________________
Witness Signature
______________________________
Printed Witness Name
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
_________________________________
Notary Printed/Stamped Name
And Identification Number
RESOLUTION NO. M-C SERIES
RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO JIMMY WELLS AND SHEREE
TUCKER, 4790 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE, TO ALLOW THEM TO KEEP THE
RECENTLY EXTENDED 1/2 BRICK WALL AND FENCE IN CITY RIGHT OF
WAY.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 17-21 (a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Sulphur, Louisiana, the following shall apply:
17-21 (a)
No permanent structure or improvement shall be constructed within five (5) feet
of a utility easement (in favor of the city) or within ten (10) feet of a city-owned
utility or within any recorded construction easement (in favor of the city),
whichever is more restrictive. Structures shall include, but not be limited to,
fences, decks, landscaping, accessory buildings, permanently installed
recreational or entertainment facilities and other such features which may
obstruct access to and maintenance of the utility. City shall have the right to
remove any structure or improvement which encroaches within these limits. Cost
of restoration or replacement of that structure shall be borne by the property
owner. City shall not be liable for damages associated with removing or
relocating said structure.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby grant a variance to Jimmy Wells and Sheree Tucker, 4790
Maplewood Drive, to allow them to keep the recently extended 1/2 brick wall and fence in city
right of way for the following described property:
LOT K BLK 11 MAPLEWOOD PARTITION
This variance is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of
Sulphur should said variance interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of
Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude or easement. If withdrawn, any
improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof.
Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created
and/or caused by the granting of this variance, including, but not limited to, litigation defense,
litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any
other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto.
Upon approval of this variance the owner of this variance shall be responsible for the
recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the
City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this
variance.
No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event
work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this variance shall be
withdrawn and considered null and void.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
that they do hereby grant a variance to Jimmy Wells and Sheree Tucker, 4790 Maplewood Drive,
to allow them to keep the recently extended 1/2 brick wall and fence in city right of way
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the
City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this ________day
of ____________________, 2025.
________________________________
, Chairman
ATTEST:
__________________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES
Resolution accepting the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental
Audit Report.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Sulphur informs the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the City Council, the governing
authority of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana:
1. Resolved the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report
which is attached to this resolution.
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain permit requirements contained
in the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit, number
LA 0067083.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this ____ day of
____________, 2025.
_________________________________
, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
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