Special Call Meeting — Gulfport, MS
Date: 2025-04-15
Time: 11:15

City Council | Agenda
 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 11:15 AM


 City Hall – Council Chambers
 2309 15th Street, Gulfport




11:15 AM
Declaration of Special Call Meeting
Policy Issues
1 Resolution - approving License Agreement with Driven Elite, LLC, and for related purposes.

Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment




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City of Gulfport, Mississippi

City Council | Agenda
 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 11:15 AM


 City Hall – Council Chambers
 2309 15th Street, Gulfport




11:15 AM
Declaration of Special Call Meeting
Policy Issues
1 Resolution - approving License Agreement with Driven Elite, LLC, and for related purposes.

Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment




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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
 There came on for consideration at a duly constituted meeting of the Mayor and Members of the

City Council of the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, held on the _____ day of ____________, 2025, the

following Resolution:

 A RESOLUTION OF THE GULFPORT CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AMENDED AND
 RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC,
 AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES

 WHEREAS, Driven Elite Mississippi, LLC, (hereinafter, “Licensee”) is an entity related to

Driven Elite, LLC, which was formed and created by Donald Driver, a former college (Alcorn State

University) and NFL (Green Bay Packers) wide receiver with a Super Bowl win and four Pro Bowls to

his name; and

 WHEREAS, Driver has partnered with the City of Gulfport to operate a “Driven Elite” facility in

the City of Gulfport to provide fitness and athletic training to the young athletes in the City of Gulfport at

the City’s Gaston Hewes Recreation Center; and

 WHEREAS, the City of Gulfport desires to continue to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles

within the City and finds that continuing to provide formal fitness training at the Gaston Hewes

Recreation Center is beneficial for Gulfport’s young athletes and

 WHEREAS, the City of Gulfport owns improved property located in Original Gulfport, and

more fully described, as follows (generally referred to as the Gaston Hewes Recreation

Center/Gymnasium):

 Being all of Lots 1-30, Block 13, and that portion of Block 14 contained in tax parcel number
 0811D-04-013.000 (hereinafter, the “Property”); and

 WHEREAS, the governing authorities of the City of Gulfport are in favor of continuing to locate

a fitness and training facility at the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center/Gymnasium, to be operated,

maintained and staffed by Licensee or those with whom it contracts, at that portion of the property set out

in Exhibit “A” to the proposed License Agreement, which portion shall, hereinafter, be referred to as the

“Premises” and believe that such location is more than appropriate for the operation of a fitness and

training facility for young athletes of the City of Gulfport; and
 WHEREAS, therefore, the City Council hereby determines and finds that it is in the best interest

of the City to approve and execute an Amended and Restated License Agreement with Driven Elite

Mississippi, LLC (see Exhibit “A” hereto) for the operation of a fitness and training facility on the

premises.

 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:

 Section 1. That the matters, facts and things recited in the Preamble hereto are hereby adopted as

the official findings of the Governing Authority.

 Section 2. That the AMENDED AND RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF GULFPORT AND DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC, TO CONDUCT FITNESS

PROGRAMMING AT THE GASTON HEWES RECREATION CENTER/28TH STREET PARK AND

FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROGRAMMING AT SUCH FACILITY in

substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit “A” be and the same is hereby approved and

found to be in the best interest of the City, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the

same on behalf of the City of Gulfport.

 Section 3. That this Resolution be, and it is hereby ordered to be, spread on the minutes of the

Governing Authority, and to be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and enactment

according to law.

 The above and foregoing Resolution, after having been first reduced to writing and ready by the

Clerk, was introduced by ________________, seconded by ____________________, and was adopted by

the following roll call vote:

 AYES NAYS ABSENT




 WHEREUPON, the President declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted this the

__________ day of _____________________, 2025.
(SEAL)


ATTEST: ADOPTED:




________________________________ ________________________________
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT

 The above and foregoing Resolution was submitted to and approved by the Mayor, this

the ______ day of ________, 2025.


 APPROVED:


 _________________________________
 MAYOR
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 EXHIBIT “B” to

AMENDED AND RE-STATED LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
  CITY OF GULFPORT AND DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC, TO
  CONDUCT FITNESS PROGRAMMING AT THE GASTON HEWES
 RECREATION CENTER/28TH STREET PARK AND FOR OPERATION
  AND MAINTENANCE OF PROGRAMMING AT SUCH FACILITY



  AGREED UTILITY FEES TO BE PAID BY DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI,
 LLC ON A MONTHLY BASIS AS PART OF AMENDED AND RE-STATED
 LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GULFPORT AND
 DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC

 In accordance with Paragraph / Section 6 (“Utilities”) of the Amended and Re-
Stated License Agreement effective April 1, 2025, the following are the agreed amounts
that Licensee (Driven Elite Mississippi, LLC) shall pay to the City in addition to any and
all fees otherwise required in the License Agreement, with such payments to be made on
the same monthly schedule and basis (i.e., in arrears for utilities used) as the License Fee
(set out in Paragraph / Section 3 (“License Fee”) in the License Agreement), and which
shall be subject to the same late fees set forth in such Paragraph / Section:

 (1) electricity in the amount of: $617.66 / month

 (2) Water / Sewer in the amount of: $ 67.90 / month

 (3) Gas in the amount of: $ 29.90 / month


 TOTAL = $715.46 / month
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF HARRISON



 AMENDED AND RE-STATED LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
 CITY OF GULFPORT AND DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC, TO
 CONDUCT FITNESS PROGRAMMING AT THE GASTON HEWES
 RECREATION CENTER/28TH STREET PARK AND FOR OPERATION
 AND MAINTENANCE OF PROGRAMMING AT SUCH FACILITY

 THIS AMENDED AND RE-STATED LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “License”)

entered into and executed by and between THE CITY OF GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, a

Mississippi Municipal Corporation (herein “City”) and DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC,

a foreign corporation, in the City of Gulfport, First Judicial District of Harrison County,

Mississippi (herein “Licensee”), on the day and date hereinafter set forth for the purposes and on

the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, to-wit:

 WHEREAS, the City owns improved property located in Original Gulfport, and more

fully described, as follows:

 Being all of Lots 1-30, Block 13, and that portion of Block 14 contained in
 tax parcel number 0811D-04-013.000 (hereinafter, the “Property”); and

 WHEREAS, the City desires to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles within the City and

finds that providing formal fitness training at one of its gymnasiums/recreation centers will be

beneficial towards reaching that goal; and

 WHEREAS, the City’s Governing Authority is in favor of locating a fitness and training

facility at the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center/Gymnasium, to be established, operated,

maintained and staffed by Licensee or those with whom it contracts, at that portion of the

property set out in Exhibit “A” hereto, which portion shall, hereinafter, be referred to as the

“Premises” and believe that such location is more than appropriate for the establishment of a

fitness and training facility; and

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 NOW THEREFORE, for the purposes hereinabove stated and for the mutual

considerations between the parties, and services to be provided for the City to meet a public

need, the City hereby grants unto the Licensee a license to operate a fitness and training facility

on the Premises according to the following terms, covenants and conditions, to-wit:

 1. License. The License hereby granted permits the Licensee to provide fitness

training and related activities at the Premises (the “Services”). Any and all activities directly

related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and oversight of the Services are permitted

under this License. No other use of the Premises is permitted without the specific written

approval by the Governing Authority of the City of Gulfport. The City reserves the right to

prohibit sales, storage, or display, of any items or goods that it deems undesirable for sale on the

Property, or any activities on or around the Premises, or signs on the Premises that the City

deems inappropriate for the Property. Included with this License is the right of Licensee to

place a sign on the Premises reading “Gulfport Sports Performance by Driven Elite Mississippi,

LLC.” Licensee shall ensure that the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center is open to the public for

public use a minimum of five (5) hours per week, according to a schedule agreed to by the

Director of Leisure Services, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned

or delayed. Licensee shall staff the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center during the public use hours

and be responsible for ensuring proper conduct of those using the facility.

 2. Term/Expiration/Termination. This License shall be for a period of two (2)

years beginning April 1, 2025, and running through March 31, 2027. Thereafter, at the

discretion of the City and pursuant to vote of the Governing Authority, the License may be

renewed for up to two (2) successive one (1) year terms. Either party may terminate this License

Agreement upon ninety (90) days or more written notice to the other party for any reason or no

reason. Upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall remove its personal property and


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contents and surrender the Premises to the City in clean, usable, sanitary and tenantable

condition the same as when it received possession of the Premises, normal wear and tear

excluded (the “Surrender Condition”). In the event the City is required to make damage repairs

or to clean the Premises or furnishings upon termination of the License Agreement due to failure

of the Licensee to leave the Premises or furnishings/equipment in Surrender Condition, City shall

be entitled to costs of repairs and/or cleanup from Licensee. Any personal property of Licensee

that is left at the Premises after the termination of this Agreement shall, at the option of Licensor,

become Licensor’s property or be removed from the Premises at the cost of Licensee. Licensee

acknowledges and understands that a new governing authority for the City of Gulfport will

assume office on July 1, 2025, (and every four years thereafter) and that, on and after that date

(and every four years thereafter), this Agreement shall be voidable by the City’s Governing

Authority for any or no reason. Licensee agrees that this License is subject to any and all

existing covenants and deed restrictions as may exist at the time of execution of this License

Agreement.

 3. License Fee. Licensee shall pay to the City an amount equal to 30% of gross

sales on a monthly basis every year thereafter (the “License Fee”). The first payment of the

aforementioned License Fee shall be due and owing on the fifteenth (15th) of the month

following the first month of operation of the fitness and training programs contemplated herein

(i.e., payments are made in arrears in order for there to be a monthly determination or calculation

of “gross sales”), with the last such payment being on the fifteenth (15th) day of the month

following the last month of operation of programs under this License Agreement. Licensee shall

make available to the City for inspection, upon reasonable notice, such financial records as may

be reasonably required by the City to confirm that the License Fee provided for herein is being

paid in full. In order to ensure that the fitness training provided for herein is available to a wide


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spectrum of Gulfport youth, Licensee agrees to provide a minimum of thirty (30) scholarships to

those who otherwise would not be able to participate in the fitness training provided by Licensee.

Licensee also commits to bringing NFL Flag Football to South Mississippi, to include the City of

Gulfport, and will share 10% of “gross sales” / “gross revenue” from that activity as well, with

the same to be determined on a monthly basis similar to the License Fee and not to be included

in the License Fee calculation if the activity (or any part of the same) does not occur or take

place on any part of the Premises.

 4. Disclosure Requirement. It is understood that Licensee may, from time to time,

engage other groups, entities, corporations or other, to provide staffing or other management

duties for the fitness and training contemplated herein. Licensee shall provide written disclosure

to the City of Gulfport of the identity of the other groups, entities, corporations or other who are

engaged to assist with providing such staffing or management duties.

 5. Independent Contractor. Licensee’s relationship to the City shall be as an

independent contractor providing the Services described herein. Except as provided elsewhere in

this License, all equipment, personal property, stock and furnishings necessary to provide the

Services shall be provided by the Licensee under this License to operate from City property

according to the terms of this License. Neither the Licensee, nor its principals, agents nor

employees shall be employees of the City of Gulfport.

 6. Utilities. It is agreed that the Licensee shall be responsible for the following

utility bills associated with use of the Premises at the agreed upon amounts set out in Exhibit “B”

to this License Agreement, which are based on historical use of the Premises and which may be

amended as needed and necessary to reflect use of the Premises under this License Agreement by

Licensee: electricity; water and sewer; and gas. It is agreed that Licenses shall be solely

responsible at its expenses for any other utilities provided to or needed or utilized by Licensee at


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the Premises, including, but not limited to, broadband / internet, cable, and telephone. The City

shall also not be responsible for payment of any expenses associated with the operation of the

fitness and training contemplated herein.

 7. Maintenance/Improvements. Licensee accepts the Premises in its “as is”

condition as of April 1, 2025. Licensor shall have no obligation to make any changes to the

Premises or improvements located thereon either before Licensee’s occupancy or at any time

during the term of this License. Licensee shall be responsible for any damage done to the

Premises or any improvements located thereon or which occurs during Licensee’s use of thereof.

Licensee shall be responsible for repairs to and maintenance of plumbing, electrical, and

landscaping. Licensor shall be responsible for repairs and maintenance to the physical structure

existing at the time of this agreement and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.

Licensee shall maintain the Premises, including the grounds, and return the foregoing upon

termination of the License in a clean and sanitary condition, and in a good state of repair, normal

wear and tear excepted. Licensee shall properly dispose of all garbage and trash, and maintain

the exterior in clean condition, and shall notify the City of Gulfport of any apparent structural

hazard or dangerous condition existing within or without the Premises. Licensee shall supervise

the assembly of patrons, and shall not allow more persons on the Premises than are allowed by

state and local laws, ordinances, and fire codes, and shall take immediate precaution and security

measures to avoid imminent danger to life and health. City shall have the right to inspect the

Premises at any time.

 Any improvements or renovations to the Premises during the term of this License shall

require plan approval by the City of Gulfport. Any such improvements or renovations, to the

extent that the same are not removable fixtures, shall become the property of the City of Gulfport

at the termination of the License. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,


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Licensee shall have the right during the term of the License, to provide such minor installations

to the Premises as deemed necessary by Licensee in order to operate the Premises for its intended

use. Such minor installations shall include installation of equipment, trade fixtures and items

that do not become common law fixtures, and all of the same shall be removed by Licensee at

Licensee’s sole expense prior to the expiration of this License. In no event shall Licensee cause

any minor installations to be made on any part of the Property that is not a part of the Premises.

During the act of installing the minor installations, Licensee shall ensure that its contractors and

their subcontractors are licensed by the applicable governmental entities, shall obtain such

required permits as applicable and shall carry Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage

in amounts that are otherwise required by this License. Licensee shall be responsible for any

damage done to the Premises by Licensee or any employee, agent, contractor or invitee of

Licensee relating to such minor installations.

 8. Insurance Requirements/Indemnification. (a) General Liability Insurance.

Licensee shall keep in force at its expense a policy of general liability insurance, naming the City

as co-insured (additional named insured) of combined single limit coverage of not less than

$1,000,000.00 with a company with a rating acceptable to the City, and shall provide a certificate

or other proof of coverage to the City. It is understood that under this license, Licensee shall be

in full custody and control of the Premises, and that it indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless

the City from any claims of liability for injury, death, or damages or loss to properties occurring

on or as a result of the use of the Premises, not otherwise the fault of the City. (b) Contents

Insurance. Licensee certifies that it shall own and possess all contents, equipment, furnishings

and items of personal property on the Premises, and shall make its own insurance arrangements

for insurance coverage regarding the same.




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 Licensee shall indemnify and hold Licensor and every partner, employee, and elected

official harmless from any and all liabilities, losses, costs, damages and liabilities, including,

without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or in connection with (a) any claims

by Licensee on account of any injury, loss, or damage to Licensee’s property or to Licensee

occurring in, on, or about the Premises; (b) any breach or default by Licensee of any covenant,

agreement, term provision or condition of this License; (c) any act of negligence or willful

misconduct of Licensee; (d) the conduct of Licensee’s business in, or use and occupancy of the

Premises. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of

this License.

 9. Evacuation/Loss of Use.

 (a) Evacuation. In the event that severe weather is expected to impact the City

 of Gulfport and an evacuation order is issued by the Mayor, City Council,

 Harbor Master, Harrison County Emergency Operations or Civil Defense

 Authority or State or Federal Officials having emergency management

 powers due to a state of emergency or other threat of peril, Licensee shall

 be prepared to remove the all movable contents from the Premises.

 Should Licensee fail to remove certain and various items of personal

 property/contents from the Premises, Licensee assumes sole responsibility

 for those items on the Premises owned or in custody of the Licensee which

 are left on the Premises during the severe weather event.

 (b) Loss of Use. In the event the Premises is damaged or placed in such

 condition as to make the operation of the fitness and training activities

 impossible or no longer needed by the City, this License Agreement shall

 terminate.


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 10. Inspections/Elections. During the term of the License Agreement, Licensee shall

allow City officials, its designated employees, agents or law enforcement officials free access to

the Premises to examine it for all reasonable purposes. As respects local elections, Licensor

understands that, from time to time, portions of the Premises (the indoor basketball court) are or

may be used for the conduct of elections at the local, state and national levels. Licensor will

ensure that the said portions of the Premises are available to the officials in charge of the election

on the day before, the day of and the day after the election in order that such elections may take

place. Licensee will also ensure that the officials in charge of the election have access to the

building no later than 6:00 AM on the day of the election and access at reasonable times for set

up and pick up of the election equipment.

 11. Abandonment. In the event Licensee is absent from the Premises or fails to

render the public vendor services required hereby without good cause for a period of two (2)

consecutive months or more, once operations are established, the License to use the Premises and

privileges of this agreement shall be deemed abandoned and the License Agreement deemed by

the City terminated for default, and City shall be entitled to repossession of the Premises.

 12. Other Licenses/Permits/Taxes. This License shall not be considered to be a

waiver by the City of any required vendors or other retail licenses, permits, or assessable taxes of

any kind ordinarily required to operate, or by virtue of the operation of the community gardens in

Gulfport. Should this License result in any taxes, including ad valorem taxes, being assessed to

Licensee on its operations at the Premises by any appropriate and duly authorized taxing

authority, Licensee shall be solely responsible for the payment of the same.

 13. Default and Non-Waiver of Rights.

 (a) Default by Licensee. Should any condition, term or obligation of Licensee

 under this License be in default or breached by Licensee, and if such


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 default or breach shall not be cured within ten (10) days after the City’s

 written notice to Licensee to cure the same, then this Agreement may be

 declared by the City to be immediately terminated, Licensee shall

 surrender immediate possession of the Premises to the City, and Licensee

 shall remain liable for any damages to the Premises, or clean up costs

 required by the City to restore the Premises to the Surrender Condition.

 (b) City’s Rights Not Waived. Failure on the part of the City to enforce any

 right under this License shall not be deemed to be a waiver of City’s right

 to enforce the provision violated by Licensee, or any future violations

 thereof.

 (c) Default by City. If the City fails to perform any obligation it has under this

 Agreement, Licensee shall be entitled to (i) declare the License

 immediately terminated (ii) surrender the Premises to the City, and (iii)

 seek any legal rights and remedies it may have against the City for its

 default.

 (d) Attorney Fees. In the event of any dispute between the parties concerning

 the terms and provisions of this License, the party prevailing in such

 dispute shall be entitled to collect from the other party all costs incurred in

 such dispute, including reasonable attorneys’ fees..

 14. Assignment, Sub-lease/license, and Sub-Contract of Services. Licensee shall

not assign or sub-lease/license the Premises or any portion thereof, or sub-contract, except as

otherwise provided herein. The Services permitted or required to be provided hereunder shall be

provided with the written consent of the Governing Authority of the City, which consent shall

not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Any transfer of ownership or control of


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the Licensee, without disclosure and approval by the Governing Authority, shall be understood

to be in violation of this provision.

 15. Amendments. Any amendment to this License shall be in writing, executed by

the parties and shall take effect only after official approval by the Governing Authority of the

City.

 16. Severance. If any condition, covenant, clause or part of this License is

determined to be legally unenforceable, then it shall be severed from this License and all

remaining parts shall continue in full force and effect.

 17. Notices. All official notices pursuant to this License or otherwise affecting the

business operations or rights of the parties shall be written and hand delivered or mailed by First

Class U. S. Registered Mail, postage prepaid to the following:

 TO LICENSEE:

 Driven Elite Mississippi, LLC
 2733 33rd Avenue
 Gulfport, Mississippi 39501
 Telephone: (601) 669-4122

 TO CITY:

 Mayor
 City of Gulfport
 2309 15th Street
 Gulfport, MS 39501
 Telephone: (228) 868-5801

 and Mail to:

 P. O. Box 1780
 Gulfport, MS 39502

 and Copy to:

 City Attorney
 Post Office Box 1780
 Gulfport, Mississippi 39502
 Telephone: (228) 868-5811

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 WITNESS OUR SIGNATURES as duly authorized on the dates hereinafter stated.


CITY OF GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI DRIVEN ELITE MISSISSIPPI, LLC




___________________________________ ___________________________________
BILLY HEWES, MAYOR BY: _______________________________

 ITS: _______________________________


ATTEST: ATTEST:


__________________________________ ____________________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK SECRETARY




 (Attestations appearing on following pages)




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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF HARRISON

 PERSONALLY CAME and appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
jurisdiction aforesaid on this the _______ day of ___________________________, 2025,
BILLY HEWES and ______________________________, who acknowledged to me that they
are the duly elected Mayor and the duly appointed Deputy City Clerk, respectively, of the City of
Gulfport and that they signed, executed and delivered the above and foregoing instrument in
writing on the day and date therein mentioned as their free and voluntary act and deed for and in
behalf of the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, after first being duly authorized to do so.


 _____________________________________
 NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

__________________________ (SEAL)




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STATE OF _____________________

COUNTY OF ___________________

 PERSONALLY CAME and appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
jurisdiction aforesaid on this the _______ day of ___________________________, 2025,
__________________________________ and ______________________________, who
acknowledged to me that they are the duly elected __________________ and the duly elected
Secretary, respectively, of Driven Elite Mississippi, LLC, and that they signed, executed and
delivered the above and foregoing instrument in writing on the day and date therein mentioned as
their free and voluntary act and deed for and in behalf of the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, after
first being duly authorized to do so.


 _____________________________________
 NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

__________________________ (SEAL)




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City Council | Minutes
 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 11:15 AM


 City Hall – Council Chambers
 2309 15th Street, Gulfport




11:15 AM
The Mayor and Members of Council met at City Hall at 11:15 AM, on the above date, same
being an adjourned meeting from a Regular Meeting on April 8, 2025, at 1:30 P.M.

Present: Mayor Billy Hewes (in at 11:16 P.M.), Deputy Clerk of Council Brittany
Thomas, Councilmembers: Kenneth Casey, Ron Roland, Ella Holmes-Hines (Teleconference),
Rusty Walker, R.Lee Flowers (Teleconference), Richard Kosloski. Absent: CAO Wayne Miller, City
Attorney Jeff Bruni, Councilmember B.J. Sellers, and Clerk of Council Brittany Rodgers.

The President announced a quorum and called the meeting to order.

Declaration of Special Call Meeting
Motion to Declare a Special Called Meeting and to have the meeting notice thereof appended
as Exhibit "A" to these minutes, Moved By Ron Roland, Seconded by Kenneth Casey

Vote: Motion Passed By Unanimous Roll Call Vote
Aye: Kenneth Casey, Ron Roland, Ella Holmes-Hines, Rusty Walker, R.Lee Flowers, Richard
Kosloski
Absent: B.J. Sellers Jr.

Policy Issues
1 Resolution - approving Amended and Re-Stated License Agreement with Driven Elite
 Mississippi, LLC, and for related purposes.

 Motion to Approve, Moved By Kenneth Casey, Seconded by Ron Roland

 Vote: Motion Passed By The Following Roll Call Vote
 Aye: Kenneth Casey, Ron Roland, Rusty Walker, R.Lee Flowers, Richard Kosloski
 Nay: Ella Holmes-Hines
 Absent: B.J. Sellers Jr.

 Attachment(s):
 Resolution 04152025_1 - Signed
Gulfport City Council Official Minutes April 15, 2025 Special Call Meeting


Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Motion to
Adjourn until April 22, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. for a Regular Meeting, Moved By Kenneth
Casey, Seconded by Richard Kosloski

Vote: Motion Passed By Unanimous Roll Call Vote
Aye: Kenneth Casey, Ron Roland, Ella Holmes-Hines, Rusty Walker, R.Lee Flowers,
Richard Kosloski
Absent: B.J. Sellers
 ATTEST: ADOPTED:



 _______________________________ _______________________________
 Brittany Rodgers, Clerk of Council F.B. “Rusty” Walker, IV, President

 The above and foregoing minutes having been submitted to and approved by the Mayor, this

 the 6th day of May, 2025.

 ATTEST AND CERTIFY: ADOPTED:



 _______________________________ _______________________________
 Rashida Bell, City Clerk Billy Hewes, Mayor




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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
 City Council | Agenda
 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 11:15 AM


 City Hall – Council Chambers
 2309 15th Street, Gulfport




11:15 AM
Declaration of Special Call Meeting
Policy Issues
1 Resolution - approving License Agreement with Driven Elite, LLC, and for related purposes.

Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment




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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
 Exhibit "A"