February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Contributed by David Besancon

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Agenda

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Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order Call to order
2

Confirmation or Adjustment of the Agenda Order
Presentation.1

Mayor's Report
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Ratification - of appointment(s) to City of Gulfport Civil Service Commission. Action

Part of: Civil Service Commission Appointment Ratifications
4

Ratification - of appointment to Gulfport School District Board of Trustees. Action

Part of: Gulfport School District Board of Trustees Appointment Ratification
5

Ratification - of reappointment to Gulfport School District Board of Trustees. Action

Part of: Gulfport School District Board of Trustees Appointment Ratification
6

Ratification - of appointment to Harrison County Emergency Communications Commission (911 Commission). Action
7

Ratification - of reappointment to Harrison County Development Commission. Action
8

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
9

Recommendation from the Departments of Urban Development and Engineering to Approve Final Plat - of 36-lot subdivision (Cowan Road Townhomes) - on property zoned T4+ (General Urban Zone "Plus"), T4L (General Urban Zone "Limited") - Cowan Road - Case #2603CC032 - Ward 2. Action

Part of: Cowan Road Townhomes Final Plat Approval (Case #2603CC032)
10

Ordinance - enlarging, extending and defining corporate limits and boundaries of the City, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Ordinance: Enlarging and Extending Corporate Limits and Boundaries
11

Ordinance - providing for the salary of compensation for one (1) "Part-Time Minus (City Hall) Receptionist" position, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Ordinance: Part-Time City Hall Receptionist Position Salary
12

Ordinance - providing for the salary of compensation for one (1) "Utility Account Manager" position, and for related purposes Action

Part of: Ordinance: Utility Account Manager Position Salary
13

Ordinance - replacing Exhibit "C" to Ordinance No. 3537, previously adopted on October 7, 2025, and establishing salaries of compensation for various employees of the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, and for related purposes. Action
14

Resolution - approving Agreement with C Spire in connection with Public Safety Dispatch Operations, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: C Spire Public Safety Dispatch Operations Agreement
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Resolution - approving Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc., to provide Domestic Violence Victims Advocate Services, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc.
16

Resolution - approving Award to and Contract with Lyman Well Company, LLC, in connection with the City of Gulfport 2025 Water Well Project, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: 2025 Water Well Project - Contract with Lyman Well Company, LLC
17

Resolution - approving Circus Permit to Cirque Entertainment V, LLC for a Circus at Gulfport Premium Outlets pursuant to Section 5-1 of the City of Gulfport Code of Ordinances, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Circus Permit - Cirque Entertainment V, LLC at Gulfport Premium Outlets
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Resolution - approving Extension of Contract for Professional Services with GPT SFM, LLC for Operation and Maintenance of City's Sportsplex facilities, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: GPT SFM LLC Sportsplex Operation & Maintenance Contract - Amendment No. 4
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Resolution - approving Licensee Agreement with Webconnex, in connection with the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Licensee Agreement with Webconnex - Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
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Resolution - approving Preliminary Engineering Services Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for the Intersection Improvements at Three Rivers and O'Neal Road Project, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Intersection Improvements at Three Rivers and O'Neal Road - Engineering Services
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Resolution - approving the sale of firearm to Deputy Chief Heather Dailey upon retirement from the City of Gulfport and setting the amount to be paid for said firearm pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-131, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Resolution: Firearm Sale to Deputy Chief Heather Dailey Upon Retirement
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Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way for the 2026 Unity Festival, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: 2026 Unity Festival Street Closure Resolution
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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 2026 Unity Festival, and for related purposes. Action
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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 13th Annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll Event, and for related purposes. Action
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Resolution - authorizing the City of Gulfport, by and through the Engineering Department, to apply for the FY 2026 BUILD Grant, associated with the Memorial Hospital Gulfport Intermodal Transportation Center Facility, and for related purposes. Action

Part of: Memorial Hospital Gulfport Intermodal Transportation Center - BUILD Grant Application
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Resolution - authorizing the City of Gulfport, by and through the Gulfport Police Department, to accept the 2025-26 Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MS DPS) LEO Grant, and for the related purposes. Action

Part of: Police Department LEO Grant - MS DPS 2025-26
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Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims

Budget Amendment #41 - appropriating funds for 2025-2026 Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MS DPS) LEO Grant Program. Action

(no publication needed)

Part of: Police Department LEO Grant - MS DPS 2025-26
28

Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims

Budget Amendment #42 - increasing line item 213 Photo & Fingerprint from PropertyRoom.com. Action

(no publication needed)

Part of: Budget Amendment #54 - Photo & Fingerprint Line Item Increase
29

Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims

Budget Amendment #43 - increasing line item 213 Photo & Fingerprint from PropertyRoom.com. Action

(no publication needed)

Part of: Budget Amendment #54 - Photo & Fingerprint Line Item Increase
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Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims

Budget Amendment #44 - increasing line item 277 Vehicles from drug-related arrest. Action

(no publication needed)

Part of: Budget Amendment #68 - Vehicles Line Item Increase from Drug Seizure Proceeds
31

Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims

Budget Amendment #45 - correcting Tidelands funds. Action

(no publication needed)

Part of: Budget Amendment #45 - Tidelands Funds Correction
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Docket of Claims - to be approved through February 20, 2026. Action
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Acknowledgment - of previously approved and subsequently executed Agreements, Contracts, and/or Documents - to be made a part of the minutes.
34

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

Part of: Code Enforcement Hearing - Uncleanliness/Hazard Properties Pending
35

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to A&A Trailer Sales, LLC for 2026 Bumper Pull Dump Trailer - Leisure Services - to be made a part of the minutes.
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Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Artisan Pyrotechnics for 4th of July Fireworks - Leisure Services - to be made a part of the minutes.

Part of: Artisan Pyrotechnics Bid Award - 4th of July Fireworks
37

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Bay Motor Winding, Inc. for 150 HP VFD, Benshaw or Equal To - Public Works - to be made a part of the minutes.

Part of: Bay Motor Winding VFD Bid Award - Public Works
38

Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Southland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for a 2-Ton Mini Split at Armory - Building Maintenance - to be made a part of the minutes.

Part of: Southland Heating and Air Conditioning Mini Split Bid Award - Armory
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Privilege License Report - for the month of January 2026 - to be made a part of the minutes.
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Public Records Request - for the month of December 2025 - to be made a part of the minutes.
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Public Records Request - for the month of January 2026 - to be made a part of the minutes.
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Recommendation - for release of the FY25 retainage to GPT SFM, LLC for performance of the Operation and Maintenance of the City's Sportsplex Facilities Contract.

Part of: GPT SFM LLC Sportsplex Operation & Maintenance Contract - Amendment No. 4
Public.1

Citizen Forum - Up to thirty minutes shall be allowed for public input with a three minute time limit on each speaker. Public comment
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Council Comments
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Memorial Adjournment Adjournment
45

Executive Session Adjournment
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Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment Adjournment

Documents

February 19, 2026.pdf

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