The Civic Record

April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Contributed by David Besancon

Agenda

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  1. 1:30 PM
    Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order Call to order
  2. Agenda Order.1
    Confirmation or Adjustment of the Agenda Order
  3. Presentation.1
    Mayor's Report Ceremonial
  4. 1
    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
  5. 2
    Hearings / Appeals
    Public Hearing - on proposed closing of public railroad crossing (Kansas City Southern Railway) on 3rd (or Third) Street (west of Highway 49 and south of Highway 53 and north of South Swan Road). Public hearing
  6. 3
    Hearings / Appeals
    Public Hearing - on proposed closing of public railroad crossing (Kansas City Southern Railway) on John Clark Road (west of Highway 49 and north of O'Neal Road). Public hearing
  7. 4
    Recommendations
    Recommendation from Planning Commission to Amend Zoning Ordinance - (amending Zoning Map to rezone property to R-2) - 635 Oakleigh Avenue - Case #2603PC033- Ward 2. Action
  8. 5
    Ordinances
    Ordinance - approving closure of public railroad crossing (Kansas City Southern Railway) on 3rd (or Third) Street (west of Highway 49 and south of Highway 53 and north of South Swan Road), and for related purposes. Action
  9. 6
    Ordinances
    Ordinance - approving closure of public railroad crossing (Kansas City Southern Railway) on John Clark Road (west of Highway 49 and north of O'Neal Road), and for related purposes. Action
  10. 7
    Ordinances
    Ordinance - amending Section 1-41 of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding calling and scheduling of special called council meetings, to provide at least 24 hours prior notice to council members of efforts to schedule the same outside of emergency situations, and for related purposes. Action
  11. 8
    Ordinances
    Ordinance - providing for the salary of compensation for one (1) "Assistant City Prosecutor" position, and for related purposes. Action
  12. 9
    Resolutions
    Reconsideration - of "Resolution - approving Award to and Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for Planning and Environmental Services in connection with the Seaway Road Pedestrian Pathway Project II, and for related purposes." Action
  13. 10
    Resolutions
    Reconsideration - of "Resolution - approving Quantity Adjustment No. 1 for Landon Road Widening Project, and for related purposes." Action
  14. 11
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Agreement with JB Charging LLC with respect to phone charging stations, and for related purposes. Action
  15. 12
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Engagement Letters with Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC, for Auditing Services for FYE 2024 H2O Innovation Operation & Maintenance, LLC, Reports, and for related purposes. Action
  16. 13
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Maintenance Release except for plant establishment in connection with the Landon Road Widening Project, and for related purposes. Action
  17. 14
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving petition by Bolllinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC, for a municipal ad valorem tax exemption, not to include school district taxes, for a period of five (5) years beginning January 1, 2026, for capital investment and to authorize the exemption on certain tangible property pursuant to Miss. Code (1972) Ann., as amended, sec. 27-31-101, et seq., and for related purposes. Action
  18. 15
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving petition by Design Precast & Pipe, Inc., for a municipal ad valorem tax exemption, not to include school district taxes, for a period of five (5) years beginning January 1, 2026, for capital investment and to authorize the exemption on certain tangible property pursuant to Miss. Code (1972) Ann., as amended, sec. 27-31-101, et seq., and for related purposes. Action
  19. 16
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving projects related to public facilities and infrastructure improvements associated with use of 2019-2025 CDBG monies, and for related purposes. Action
  20. 17
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Renewal Quote from CSpire for Artic Wolf Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and for related purposes. Action
  21. 18
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Rental Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines of Gulfport, Inc., concerning copier/printer rental, and for related purposes. Action
  22. 19
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving/ratifying the Service Order Form, including exhibits thereto, with CSpire, and for related purposes. Action
  23. 20
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Special Tent Event Permit for the Trumpets in Zion Fellowship Tent Revival on Polk Street, May 4th through May 8th, and for related purposes. Action
  24. 21
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Special Tent Event Permit for the Trumpets in Zion Fellowship Tent Revival on Polk Street, July 17th through July 24th, and for related purposes. Action
  25. 22
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Work Assignment No. 1 to Brown, Mitchell & Alexander, Inc., pursuant to Engineering Master Services Agreement, for the Stormwater Drainage Master Plan Update Project, and for related purposes. Action
  26. 23
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving Work Assignment No. 1 to Neel-Schaffer, Inc., pursuant to the Engineering Master Services Agreement, for the Ward 1 Water Improvements Project, and for related purposes. Action
  27. 24
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way for the 11th Annual ChandyFest, and for related purposes. Action
  28. 25
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way for the Historical Society of Gulfport's 2026 Historical and Cultural Exposition, and for related purposes. Action
  29. 26
    Resolutions
    Resolution - approving the 2026 Mother Son Dances, and for related purposes. Action
  30. 27
    Resolutions
    Resolution - authorizing the City of Gulfport, by and through the Engineering Department, to submit a MPO Grant Application to Gulf Regional Planning Commission for the Arkansas Avenue Sidewalk Project (Ward 3), and for related purposes. Action
  31. 28
    Resolutions
    Resolution - authorizing a donation of funds to the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. ยง 21-17-1(8) (Rev. 2015), and for related purposes. Action
  32. 29
    Resolutions
    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 11th Annual ChandyFest, and for related purposes. Action
  33. 30
    Resolutions
    Resolution - declaring certain and various equipment and other items of municipal personal property (damaged traffic control devices) to be surplus property which is no longer used or needed by the municipality and declared to have no value to the Municipality and authorizing sale of said items of municipal personal property, and for related purposes. Action
  34. 31
    Resolutions
    Resolution - declaring certain and various equipment and other items of municipal personal property (water and sewer appurtenances) to be surplus property which is no longer used or needed by the Municipality and declared to have no value to the Municipality and authorizing sale of said items of municipal personal property, and for related purposes. Action
  35. 32
    Resolutions
    Resolution - determining that Pumpout Stations provided by Keco Pump and Equipment are sole source items, and for related purposes. Action
  36. 33
    Resolutions
    Resolution - reconfirming and extending the status of a State of Emergency due to the impacts of Hurricane Zeta on the City of Gulfport, and for related purposes. Action
  37. 34
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #66 - transferring Public Works Water-Sewer Budget funds to achieve accurate percent-to-year estimates. (no publication needed) Action
  38. 35
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #67 - increasing line item 213 Photo & Fingerprint from PropertyRoom.com. (no publication needed) Action
  39. 36
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #68 - increasing line item 277 Vehicles from drug-related arrest. (no publication needed) Action
  40. 37
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #69 - increasing line item 278 - Federal Capital Outlay - Vehicles and 277 - State Capital Outlay - Vehicles. (no publication needed) Action
  41. 38
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #70 - increasing line item 278 - Federal Capital Outlay - Vehicles and 277 - State Capital Outlay - Vehicles. (publication needed) Action
  42. 39
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #71 - increasing line item 278 Capital Outlay - Vehicles. (publication needed) Action
  43. 40
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Budget Amendment #72 - increasing line item 213 Training Programs. (no publication needed) Action
  44. 41
    Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
    Docket of Claims - to be approved through April 22, 2026. Action
  45. 42
    Routine Agenda
    Acknowledgment - of previously approved and subsequently executed Agreements, Contracts, and/or Documents - to be made a part of the minutes.
  46. 43
    Routine Agenda
    Code Enforcement Notice(s) - to be made a part of the minutes.
  47. 44
    Routine Agenda
    Legal Notice - advertisement for re-bid of Coffee Creek Sewer Rehabilitation (Construction).
  48. 45
    Routine Agenda
    Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Crane 1 Services for a 2 Ton Electric Chain Hoist for Turkey Creek Lift Station - Public Works - to be made a part of the minutes.
  49. 46
    Routine Agenda
    Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Grassmasters for Lot Clean-Up/Demolition - 1922 39th Avenue - Code Enforcement PD - to be made a part of the minutes.
  50. 47
    Routine Agenda
    Privilege License Report - for the month of March 2026 - to be made a part of the minutes.
  51. 48
    Routine Agenda
    Request - authorization to enter into negotiations with Brown, Mitchell & Alexander for the Harbor Expansion Parking Area Project. Action
  52. 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
  53. Council.1
    Council Comments
  54. Memorial.1
    Memorial Adjournment Adjournment
  55. Executive.1
    Executive Session Adjournment
  56. Setting.1
    Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment Adjournment

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