City Council

AGENDA SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. THERE WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 9, 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. PUBLIC HEARING 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. ORD53-25 (Mayor Danahay) 2. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to sign the LA DOTD Maintenance Agreement for mowing and litter pickup for FY ending June 30, 2026. ORD54-25 (Mayor Danahay) 3. PUBLIC HEARING on 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). ORD55-25 (Mayor Danahay) 4. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Downtown Business Association for beautification on North Huntington Street. ORD56-25 (Mayor Danahay) 5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE setting forth the property tax millage rates for tax year 2025. ORD57-25 (Mayor Danahay) 6. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for overlaying Kim Street. ORD58-25 (Mayor Danahay) 7. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury State of Louisiana to receive $250,000 for certain projects. ORD59-25 (Mayor Danahay) 8. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury State of Louisiana to receive $200,000 for certain projects. ORD60-25 (Mayor Danahay) 9. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE declaring certain surplus movable property of the City of Sulphur and providing for the disposal thereof (Wastewater Plant and Fire Dept. items). ORD61-25 (Mayor Danahay) 10. 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. RES21-25 (Mandy Thomas) 11. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE for the condition of the following addresses: a. 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) b. 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) c. 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) d. 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) e. To condemn building or structure located at 417 North Claiborne Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Dru Ellender) f. To condemn building or structure located at 836 Urban Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Dru Ellender) g. To condemn building or structure located at 606 South Crocker Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Nick Nezat) h. To condemn building or structure located at 881 Boice Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Nick Nezat) 12. 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) b. To remove dead or diseased tree located at 1413 Weekly Road, in accordance with Chapter 17, Article I of the Code of Ordinance. (Melinda Hardy) 13. 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) 14. RESOLUTION appointing the Official Journal for the City of Sulphur. RES22-25 (Joy Abshire) 15. RESOLUTION appointing a member to the West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board. RES23-25 (Joy Abshire) 16. RESOLUTION approving liquor license for Circle A Sulphur, located at 201 North Claiborne Street. RES24-25 (Mayor Danahay) 17. RESOLUTION authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement with LCM Louisiana, LLC, (Lake Charles Methanol II) to conduct various studies and surveys for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for property located at 3400 Bayou D’Inde Road. RES25-25 (Mayor Danahay) 18. RESOLUTION authorizing Mayor Danahay to sign Emergency Shelter and Staging Agreement with Beauregard Parish School Board for temporary shelter and emergency equipment staging area at Singer High School for Hurricane 2025 season for the City of Sulphur. RES26-25 (Mayor Danahay) 19. 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, July 14, 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  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. ________________________________ 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 Page 1 of 7 Page 2 of 7 Page 3 of 7 Page 4 of 7 Page 5 of 7 Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7  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. ______________________________ 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 Page 1 of 1  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. ________________________________ 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 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  ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES ORDINANCE WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL ALIMONY, STREET MAINTENANCE, AND FIRE MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATES IN THE CITY OF SULPHUR FOR THE 2025 TAX YEAR. SECTION 1: BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of Sulphur of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on July 14, 2025, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article XII, Section 3 of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 42:11 – 28 [R.S. 42:11, et seq.] that the following millage rate(s) be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of each assessed valuation of all property which is subject to ad valorem taxation within said City for the year 2025 for the purpose of raising revenue: Tax Description: Millage Rate(s): General Alimony (5096 001): 5.84 mills Street Maintenance (5096 002): 5.29 mills Fire Maintenance (5096 003): 5.29 mills SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. Motioned by: Seconded by: The foregoing ordinance was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the ordinance was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: 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  CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the ordinance adopted at the duly called meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, which was held on July 14, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. Sulphur, Louisiana, this 14th day of July, 2025. ________________________________________ Mike Danahay; Mayor City of Sulphur, State of Louisiana  ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY FOR THE OVERLAYING OF KIM STREET. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 (C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual; and WHEREAS, the Parish and the City hereby agree to overlay approximately 2,355 feet of Kim Street; and WHEREAS, the initial term of this agreement shall commence upon execution of this agreement and shall continue until the completion of the project listed in the Scope of Work and all payments have been made. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by 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 ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY STATE OF LOUISIANA TO REPLACE PUMPS AT THE NORTH WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 (C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual; and WHEREAS, Acts of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, which were adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 776 of the 2024 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agency’s budget for the benefit of City of Sulphur of which the sum of two hundred fifty thousand and 00/100 ($250,000.00) dollars has been allocated for this program/project, as set forth in the Attachment A Plan, which is attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the public purpose is described as: Replace pumps at the North Water Treatment Facility to improve water plant operations and extend the operational lifespan of the water treatment facility. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by 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 ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY STATE OF LOUISIANA TO REPAIR AND REPLACE FIRE HYDRANTS AND COMPLETE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SENIOR CENTER. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 (C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual; and WHEREAS, Acts of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature, which were adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 776 of the 2024 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agency’s budget for the benefit of City of Sulphur of which the sum of two hundred thousand and 00/100 ($200,000.00) dollars has been allocated for this program/project, as set forth in the Attachment A Plan, which is attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the public purpose is described as: Repair and replace fire hydrants for the purpose of fire safety and suppression in the event of a fire. Additionally, complete improvements to the Senior Center, which operates to provide community outreach services to the senior citizen population within the City of Sulphur. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by 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 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF FOR WASTEWATER PLANT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEMS. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, and in accordance with LA. R.S. 33:4712, that the following described surplus movable property of the City of Sulphur, not needed for public purposes, after having been duly advertised be declared surplus: DEPT TYPE DESCRIPTION YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIAL #/VIN # REASON DATE ESTIMATED VALUE WPLANT SCRAP SCRAP METAL NOT IN USE 6/2/2025 $500.00 WPLANT EQUIP GENERATOR(VERDINE) 1996 KOHLER 750 ROZD 607992 REPLACED 6/2/2025 $15,000 WPLANT EQUIP GENERATOR(GRADNEY) 1996 KOHLER 750 ROZD 607991 REPLACED 6/2/2025 $15,000 FIRE EQUIP VULCAN GAS STOVE 1998 VULCAN 481 481269598 REPLACED 6/2/2025 $300 FIRE EQUIP PEAVEY AUDIO SYSTEM 2000 PEAVEY ESCORT 0GHM0829 00511800 NOT IN USE 6/2/2025 $10.00 FIRE EQUIP HYDROSTATIC HOSE TESTER RICE HYDRO FH3 52823 NOT IN USE 6/2/2025 $50.00 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Mayor Mike Danahay is authorized to dispose of the above-mentioned surplus movable property and to sign all paperwork in connection therewith. BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the Mayor’s signature. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the 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  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. ________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman ATTEST: __________________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk  RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES Resolution appointing the Official Journal for the City of Sulphur. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby appoint the following as the Official Journal for the City of Sulphur: American Press P.O. Box 2893 Lake Charles, LA 70602 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date of selection shall be Tuesday, June 10, 2025, through Monday, June 8, 2026. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this day of ____________________, 2025. ________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman ATTEST: _____________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk R.S. 43:145. Municipalities to select newspaper located within their boundaries Municipal corporations shall select an official journal published in an office physically located within their municipal boundaries if a newspaper as defined in R.S. 43:140(3) is published therein. If no qualified newspaper is published within the municipal boundaries, a newspaper published in the parish of the municipal corporation which meets the requirements of a newspaper as defined in R.S. 43:140(3) shall be selected.  RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES Resolution reappointing Theodore Thompson to the West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby reappoint Theodore Thompson to the West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board with term to expire June, 2027. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ____ day of ________________, 2025. ________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman ATTEST: _____________________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk  RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES RESOLUTION APPROVING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CIRCLE A SULPHUR LOCATED AT 201 NORTH CLAIBORNE STREET. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby approve liquor license for Circle A Sulphur located at 201 North Claiborne Street. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______, day of ___________________, 2025. __________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman ATTEST: ________________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk  RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR MIKE DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH LAKE CHARLES METHANOL II, LLC, TO CONDUCT VARIOUS STUDIES AND SURVEYS FOR PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT LOCATED AT 3400 BAYOU D’INDE ROAD. WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur desires to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement with LCM Louisiana, LLC, to conduct various studies and surveys for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for property located at 3400 Bayou D’Inde Road as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Mike Danahay is hereby authorized and empowered, in accordance with the Home Rule Charter, to execute said Agreement. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon Mayor’s signature. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur 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  RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO SIGN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND STAGING AGREEMENT WITH BEAUREGARD PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FOR TEMPORARY SHELTER AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT STAGING AREA AT SINGER HIGH SCHOOL FOR HURRICANE 2025 SEASON FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Danahay to sign Emergency Shelter and Staging Agreement with Beauregard Parish School Board for temporary shelter and emergency equipment staging area at Singer High School for Hurricane 2025 Season for the City of Sulphur. 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. ________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk  EMERGENCY SHELTER AND STAGING AGREEMENT The Beauregard Parish School Board will provide temporary shelter and emergency equipment staging area at Singer High School with DeRidder High School as emergency back-up for Hurricane 2025 Season (June 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025), for the City of Sulphur, Louisiana. Terms and Conditions: 1. The Beauregard Parish School Board will provide a building or buildings for temporary sheltering of emergency response personnel from the City of Sulphur and an area large enough for emergency equipment to be staged prior to the return to the storm area. 2. The City of Sulphur will provide its own resources as required. 3. The City of Sulphur will be required to maintain detailed records on the condition of the temporary shelter and staging area upon arrival and departure and provide a copy of these records to the Beauregard Parish School Board. 4. The City of Sulphur will be required to reimburse the Beauregard Parish School Board for any damages or other costs such as utilities or similar services for the use of the facilities. Contact Information: Beauregard Parish School Board Contact Person: _________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Address: _________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________ Fax Number: _________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________ Cell Number: _________________________________ Singer High School Contact Person: _________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Address: _________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________ Fax Number: _________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________ Cell Number: _________________________________ City of Sulphur Contact Person: Jason Gully Title: Deputy Chief of Police Major Address: 500B N Huntington 500B N Huntington Phone Number: 337-527-4556 Fax Number: 337-527-0406 337-527-0406 Email Address: jgully@sulphur.org Cell Number: 337-794-7760 THIS AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO THIS ____ DAY OF __________, 2025, BETWEEN THE BEAUREGARD PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY OF SULPHUR. Beauregard Parish School Board By: City of Sulphur By: ______________________________________ ___________________________________ Robert Ensminger Mike Danahay Assistant Superintendent Mayor