NOTICE FOR EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW OF PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT ACTIVITY IN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notice that the West Jackson County Utility District proposes to undertake the following: - WJCUD Sewer Improvements in St. Martin, Jackson County (PROJECT A) - WJCUD Sewer Improvements in St. Martin, Jackson County (PROJECT B) - WJCUD Wastewater Facility Improvements (PH. 5) - WJCUD Wastewater Facility Improvements (Future Phases) The West Jackson County Utility District is requesting the use of Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Act funding for improvements to the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure within their service area. In deciding whether to fund the proposed project, RESTORE Council is obligated to follow requirements set forth by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management. This Notice of Intent is being provided in fulfillment of the Executive Order. The project site is in Jackson County, Mississippi. The projects are located as follows: · Project A: Porteaux Bay Subdivision, along Riviera Drive and Dismuke Drive (project area approximately 22 acres) · Project B: Parkwood Estates Subdivision, Cherry Park Subdivision, and Lemoyne Estates Subdivision (project area approximately 80 acres) · Phase 5: Cedar Grove Subdivision and along Big Ridge Road (project area approximately 127 acres) · Future Phases: Oak Ridge Park, Cedar Grove Subdivision, along Van Eaton Circle, and Cherry Park Subdivision (project area approximately 245 acres) A large majority of the project area located within the 100-year floodplain (Zone AE) as shown on Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map Number 28059C0260H (effective 12/21/2017), 28059C0278H (effective 12/21/2017) and 28059C0286G (effective 3/16/2009). Base flood elevation (BFE) is 17-19 feet above sea level. A small portion of Project A and B are located within Zone VE 20. Measures would be taken during construction work to ensure that construction is performed in a manner that minimizes any negative impact to the floodplain. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the proposed activity. Additional information on the proposed activity is available for the public between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday at the following location: Jason Polite, P.E. M|P Design Group, PLLC 918 Howard Avenue, Suite F Biloxi, MS 39530 jpolite@mpdesigngroup.us Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments for consideration by the West Jackson County Utility District at the above address by November 24, 2026. All comments will be considered prior to constructing the proposed activity. IPL0383065 Oct 25 2026