City Council — Gulfport, MS
Date: 2026-01-20
Time: 13:30

City Council | Agenda
 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 1:30 PM


 City Hall – Council Chambers
 2309 15th Street, Gulfport



1:30 PM Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order
Agenda Order Confirmation or Adjustment of the Agenda Order
Presentation Agenda

 • Mayor's Report

Policy Issues
 Minutes / Appointments
1 Approval of Minutes - for December 2, 2025.

 Hearings / Appeals
2 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.

 Recommendations
3 Recommendation from City Engineer to Accept for Perpetual Maintenance - High Point
 Phase 1B - Water and Sewer.

4 Recommendation from City Engineer to Accept for Perpetual Maintenance - Sanctuary Trails
 Phase 2 Water and Sewer.

5 Recommendation from City Engineer to Accept for Perpetual Maintenance - Sanctuary Trails
 Phase 3 Water and Sewer.

6 Recommendation from Planning Commission to Amend Zoning Ordinance - (amending
 Official Text of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to amend Section III, District Regulations
 (K) Chart of Permitted Uses to allow Medical Clinic uses in I-1 (Light Industry) with Planning
 Commission Approval) - Case #2511PC127.

 Resolutions
7 Resolution - approving the 2026 Daddy Daughter Dances, and for related purposes.

8 Resolution - approving Award to and Contract with Warren Paving for MIMA Bond Paving
 Project Section 7 and 8, and for related purposes.
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9 Resolution - approving Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Paving Infrastructure
 Project, and for related purposes.

10 Resolution - approving Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Hemphill Construction, Inc., for
 the North Gulfport Wastewater Treatment Plant Sand Filter Rehabilitation Project, and for
 related purposes.

11 Resolution - approving Renewal of Bluebeam Software Subscription, and for related
 purposes.

12 Resolution - approving Renewal of Criteria Corp Subscription for Candidate Assessment
 Platform, and for related purposes.

13 Resolution - approving Sponsorship Program for 2026 Cinema by the Shore, and for related
 purposes.

14 Resolution – approving the sale of firearm to Lieutenant John Barnes 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.

15 Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way for 2026 GumboFest,
 and for related purposes.

16 Resolution - approving the temporary closure of municipal right of way for the 2026 Krewe of
 Gemini Mardi Gras Parade, and for related purposes.

17 Resolution - authorizing acceptance of utility easement from Bruce A. Strain in connection
 with the 2025 Water Well Project, and for related purposes.

18 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 Elite Care Home Care Services LLC, and for related purposes.

19 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 Extra Table FEEDS, and for related purposes.

20 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 Handsboro Mississippi City Civic Organization, and for related
 purposes.

21 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 MS Gulf Coast Camellia Society, and for related purposes.

22 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 Senior Academy of Technology & Education, and for related
 purposes.




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 Budget Amendments / Docket of Claims
23 Budget Amendment #37 - allocating funds for GOMESA Wastewater Treatment Plant Trickle
 System and Sand/Sludge Removal Project. (no publication needed)

24 Budget Amendment #38 - increasing Construction Budget for VA Laundry Re-Roof Project
 based on awarded construction bid to Eddie Pearson Roofing, LLC. (no publication needed)

25 Docket of Claims - to be approved through January 21, 2026.

Routine Agenda
26 Acknowledgment - of previously approved and subsequently executed Agreements,
 Contracts, and/or Documents - to be made a part of the minutes. (12/16/2025)

27 Acknowledgment - of previously approved and subsequently executed Agreements,
 Contracts, and/or Documents - to be made a part of the minutes. (12/16/2025)

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

29 Legal Notice - advertisement for RFQ for Harbor Expansion Parking Area (Jones Park).

30 Letter - Mayor requesting approval of extension of agreement with Dennis Miller

31 Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to Crane 1 Services for Replacement Hoist for
 Lift Stations - Public Works - to be made a part of the minutes.

32 Letter - regarding bid awarded by Purchasing to SHI International for Sophos Renewal -
 Information Systems - to be made a part of the minutes.

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

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

35 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.

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

Council Comments
Memorial Adjournment
Executive Session
Setting of Next Meeting and Adjournment


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