November 4, 2025

November 4, 2025 · 1:30 PM · Contributed by David Besancon

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Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order Call to order
Agenda Order

Confirmation or Adjustment of the Agenda Order
Presentation.1

Presentation Agenda

Mayor's Report
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Minutes / Appointments

Approval of Minutes - for September 15, 2025 Budget Workshop. Action
2

Approval of Minutes - for September 16, 2025. Action
3

Approval of Minutes - for September 24, 2025 Special Call Meeting. Action
4

Approval of Minutes - for October 7, 2025. Action
5

Hearings / Appeals

Code Enforcement Hearing - on resolution to declare that certain properties are in such a state of uncleanliness as to be a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and to authorize advertisements for bids and lot clean-ups and/or demolitions. Public hearing

Part of: Code Enforcement Hearing - Uncleanliness/Hazard Properties
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Recommendations

Recommendation from City Engineer to Release Performance Bond - Swan Landing Estates Subdivision, Phase II's water line and emergency access road work. Action

Part of: Swan Landing Estates Phase 3 Final Plat Approval
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Recommendation from City Engineer to Commence Warranty Periord - Autumn Lake Subdivision water and sewer improvements only. Action

Part of: Florence Gardens Phase 12 Subdivision Infrastructure Maintenance Acceptance Pending
8

Resolutions

Resolution - approving Addendum to Extend Time for Airport Road Extension and Roundabout for Professional Services with Brown, Mitchell, & Alexander, Inc., and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Engineering Master Services Agreement - Brown, Mitchell & Alexander, Inc.
9

Resolution - approving Agreement with Gulf Breeze Landscaping, LLC, for certain Ground Maintenance Contracts, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Ground Maintenance Contract - Gulf Breeze Landscaping, LLC
10

Resolution - approving Agreement with Gulfside Casino Partnership et al., for use of golf carts for the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival, and for related purposes Action

Part of: Licensee Agreement with Webconnex - Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
11

Resolution - approving Agreement with Carter Green Investments, LLC for use of real property for parking for the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Licensee Agreement with Webconnex - Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
12

Resolution - approving award to and Contract with Eddie Pearson Roofing, LLC, in connection with the VA Laundry Re-Roof Project, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #38 - VA Laundry Re-Roof Project
13

Resolution - approving Change Order No. 1 with DNA Underground, LLC for City Wide Lift Station Improvements Project, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: City Wide Lift Station Improvements Project - Change Order No. 1
14

Resolution - approving Construction Contract to Bottom 2 Top Construction, LLC for the Northwood Hills Water Main Replacement Project, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Northwood Hills Water Main Replacement Project - Construction Contract with Bottom 2 Top Construction
15

Resolution - approving Interlocal Agreement relating to assessment and collection of City of Gulfport municipal and school district ad valorem taxes, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Interlocal Agreement on Tax Assessment and Collection with School District
16

Resolution - approving Letter Agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, to provide Auditing Services to the City of Gulfport for Fiscal Year Ending 2025, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution 2024 Audit Engagement with Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC
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Resolution - approving Lighting Services - Standard Lease Agreement with Mississippi Power Company for LED Solar Lighting Services at the Clower Thornton Nature Trail, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Lighting Services Lease Agreement - Mississippi Power Company LED Solar Lighting
18

Resolution - approving MDA Grant Agreement Amendment No. 4 with MDA for GCRF-21-31 Flood Control and/or Drainage for the Forest Heights Project, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Forest Heights Levee Project - Service Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railroad
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Resolution - approving Rental Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines of Gulfport, Inc., for the Leisure Services Department, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Copier/Printer Rental Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines
20

Resolution - approving Service Agreement with GoPhoto LLC in connection with the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival, and for related purposes. Action
21

Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way for the 2025 Gulfport Main Street Association's Main Street Farmers Market, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way and Jones Park for the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival Street Closure Resolution
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Resolution - authorizing the City of Gulfport to accept the FY 2025 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Grant, Grant Number 25HS202T, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: FY 2025 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Grant (25HS202T)
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Resolution - authorizing the City of Gulfport to accept the FY 2025 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Grant, Grant Number 25LE202, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: FY 2025 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Grant (25HS202T)
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Resolution - authorizing a contribution of funds to the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 69-27-24 (2012), and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing contribution to the Mississippi Coast Transit Authority, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Contribution to Mississippi Coast Transit Authority
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Resolution - authorizing a donation of funds to CASA of South Mississippi, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 21-19-46, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing a donation of funds to the Local Chapter of the American Red Cross, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 21-19-57, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to Local Chapter of the American Red Cross
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Resolution - authorizing a donation of funds to the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 21-17-1(8) (Rev. 2015), and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
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Resolution - authorizing a donation of funds to the O'Keefe Educational Media d/b/a Disability Connection, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-19-65 and 21-17-1(8) (Rev. 2015), and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing a donation of funds to the Women's Resource Center, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-19-65 and 21-17-1(8) (Rev. 2015), and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to Women's Resource Center
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure (in the form of an in-kind donation) for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport in connection with the 26th Annual Christmas on the Bayou Boat Parade, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport, by and through the Department of Leisure Services, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport at Center Stage, Inc., and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Center Stage, Inc. Advertising and Promotional Support (Resolution)
35

Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport for Gulfport High School's Team Fusion 364, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Gulfport High School Team Fusion 364 Advertising and Promotional Support (Resolution)
36

Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport in connection with Gulfport Main Street Association's Fourth Annual Gumbo Fest, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Gulfport Main Street Association's Fourth Annual Gumbo Fest Advertising Support (Resolution)
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport in connection with Gulfport Main Street Association's Mistletoe and Main Street Event, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Gulfport Main Street Association Mistletoe and Main Street Event Advertising Support (Resolution)
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport in connection with the Gulfport Branch NAACP Oratorical Scholarship Program, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure for advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Gulfport through the work of Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure to Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-19-65 and 21-17-1(8), and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure to Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc., pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-19-65 and 21-17-1(8) (Rev. 2015), and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc.
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure to Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-19-65 and 21-17-1(8), and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to Mental Health Association of South Mississippi
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Resolution - authorizing an expenditure to North Gulfport Community Land Conservancy, Inc., pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-19-65 and 21-17-1(8), and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Donation to North Gulfport Community Land Conservancy, Inc.
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Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims

Budget Amendment #6 - increasing line item 213 Photo & Fingerprint from PropertyRoom.com. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #54 - Photo & Fingerprint Line Item Increase
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Budget Amendment #7 - increasing line item 213 Photo & Fingerprint from PropertyRoom.com. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #54 - Photo & Fingerprint Line Item Increase
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Budget Amendment #8 - increasing line item 277 Capital Outlay from PropertyRoom.com. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #68 - Vehicles Line Item Increase from Drug Seizure Proceeds
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Budget Amendment #9 - increase line item 277 Capital Outlay from PropertyRoom.com. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #68 - Vehicles Line Item Increase from Drug Seizure Proceeds
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Budget Amendment #10 - increasing line item 277 Vehicles from drug-related arrest. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #68 - Vehicles Line Item Increase from Drug Seizure Proceeds
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Budget Amendment #11 - increasing line item 277 Vehicles from drug-related arrest. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #68 - Vehicles Line Item Increase from Drug Seizure Proceeds
50

Budget Amendment #12 - transferring funds from FY 2025 to FY 2026 for FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). (no publication needed) Action
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Budget Amendment #13 - transferring funds from FY 2025 to FY 2026 for the FY 2025 Police Traffic Services Grant. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #13 - Police Traffic Services Grant FY Transfer
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Budget Amendment #14 - appropriating funds for FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), Grant No. 25LE202. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #14 - FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
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Budget Amendment #15 - true up FY 2026 funds. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #15 - FY 2026 Fund True-Up
54

Budget Amendment #16 - increasing 115 Audit Fees line item from FY 2025 to FY 2026 for FYE 2024 Audit. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: Budget Amendment #16 - Audit Fees Line Item Increase
55

Budget Amendment #17 - transferring Water - Sewer Unobligated Funds to fund Change Order No. 1 for DNA Underground for the MCWI - ARPA City Wide Lift Station Improvements Project. (no publication needed) Action

Part of: City Wide Lift Station Improvements Project - Change Order No. 1
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Docket of Claims - to be approved through November 5, 2025. Action
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Routine Agenda

Acknowledgment - of previously approved and subsequently executed Agreements, Contracts, and/or Documents - to be made a part of the minutes.
58

Code Enforcement Notice(s) - to be made a part of the minutes.
59

Legal Notice - advertisement for MIMA Paving Phase II Sections 7 & 8.

Part of: MIMA Paving Infrastructure Project - Change Order No. 3
60

Legal Notice - advertisement for Term Contracts.
61

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Ewing Pool & Spa for chlorine - Leisure Services Department - to be made a part of the minutes.

Part of: Ewing Pool & Spa Chlorine Bid Award - Leisure Services
62

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Jazzy Johnz for restrooms - Harbor Lights - to be made a part of the minutes.
63

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Mosca Design for Christmas Panel Tree and Commercial Garland - City Hall - to be made a part of the minutes.

Part of: Mosca Design Christmas Panel Tree and Commercial Garland Bid Award - City Hall
64

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Task Force Protection Services for Security - Harbor Lights - to be made a part of the minutes.
65

Privilege License Report - for the month of September 2025 - to be made a part of the minutes.
66

Public Records Request - for the month of September 2025 - to be made a part of the minutes.
67

Request - authorization for issuance of special check payable to Mandal's, Inc. for Invoice 45920.1 for roof repairs on the Public Works building. Action
68

Request - authorization to enter into negotiations with Garver for CE&I of Northwood Hills Water Main Replacement Project. Action

Part of: Northwood Hills Water Main Replacement Project - Construction Contract with Bottom 2 Top Construction
69

Year-to-Date Budget Reports - for the month ended October 2025 - to be made a part of the minutes.
Public Agenda.1

Public Agenda

Citizen Forum - Up to thirty minutes shall be allowed for public input with a three minute time limit on each speaker. Public comment
Council Comments

Council Comments
Memorial Adjournment

Memorial Adjournment Adjournment
Executive Session

Executive Session Adjournment
Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment

Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment Adjournment

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