Matters in City of Ocean Springs

Approval of facility use agreement allowing YMCA to use Taconi Basketball Gym for Adult Basketball from April 19, 2026 through May 31, 2026.

Approval of a facility use agreement allowing YMCA to use Taconi Gym for Summer Programs on Wednesday afternoons (1–4 p.m.) from June 3 through July 29, 2026.

Discussion and direction on a floodway ordinance, addressing flood management and land use restrictions in the City of Ocean Springs.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Juneteenth Celebration on June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at MLK Park, with no cost to the City.

Accept the Ocean Springs Fire Department's monthly report for January 2026.

Discussion and decision on extending the existing residential short-term rental moratorium by an additional six-month period.

Accept a barge donation from Signet Maritime and Vice Construction, adopt resolutions to request Jackson County assistance, and select a fireworks provider for the city's July 3, 2026 Independence Day celebration.

Authorize installation of a streetlight on an existing pole at 524 Jackson Avenue and approve the associated monthly MS Power bill increase of $12.00.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the City of Ocean Springs Easter Egg Hunt on March 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Freedom Field.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with authorization for city overtime and event support costs.

Adoption of a resolution to enroll a lien against properties at 126 and 18 Earle Taylor Lane to recover demolition costs incurred by the city.

Request to approve a residential short-term rental permit for the property at 28 Davis Bayou Circle (PIDN: 61066028.000), with Planning Commission recommendation for approval.

Authorization to execute closeout documents with LJ Construction, Inc. for the completion of the Fort Bayou Improvements manhole replacement project funded through Katrina Disaster Recovery Block Grant funds.

Authorize a $1,000 table sponsorship for the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Beau Rivage on February 26, 2026.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Mosaic Student Ministry Kickball tournament on March 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Field with no cost to the City.

Request to approve a residential short-term rental permit for the property at 1916 Stuart Ave (PIDN: 61455050.000), with Planning Commission recommendation for approval.

Approval of Special Event Permit Application for First Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service scheduled for April 5, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Fort Maurepas, with no cost to the City.

Authorize and waive all associated costs for Boy Scout Troop 271 to host an Eagle Scout swearing-in ceremony at the Civic Center on January 3, 2026, for four young men achieving Eagle Scout rank.

Authorize declaration of Interspiro SCBA air packs, associated face masks, and parts as surplus city property and authorize their removal from inventory and sale through city online auction.

Accept the Building Department's monthly permit report for November 2025.

Authorization of Amendment #1 to the construction contract with Couvillion Group, LLC for storm drain improvements in the Weeks Bayou and Halstead Bayou areas, funded through ARPA and MCWI grants, including required contract attachments.

Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of right-of-way land from Jamile & Milo Hugh Pepper (PID# 61262027.030) for $767.00 to facilitate the Riley Road Improvement Project.

Authorization of summary change order and project closeout for Jackson Brothers Construction Services' window replacement work at Taconi Gym, funded through state appropriations under HB1353.

Amendment to the City's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to clarify variance and appeal procedures under Article 6, including the recommendation role of the Zoning and Adjustment Board and final decision authority of the Board of Aldermen.

Approve special event permit for the 12th Annual Feed the Need Fish Fry and Music Festival on March 22, 2026, at Government Street Grocery with fee waivers and city sponsorship to advertise city resources.