Columbus, MS

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider a range of items, including the acceptance of a $163,045 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant. It will also approve several personnel actions, training expenses, and infrastructure projects such as speed hump installations and roof repair contracts. Additional agenda items cover advertising vacant city positions, reports from city departments, and upcoming policy discussions on promotions, hiring, and park maintenance contracts.

• Accept State and Local Cybersecurity Grant award of $163,045.00
• Approve roof repair contract for J.M. Trotter Convention Center – $4,852.33
• Approve roof repair contract for Regal Hall – $3,071.25
• Approve speed hump requests for Skylark Drive and Springdale Drive
• Approve $920.00 expense for Fire and Rescue firefighter rope‑rescue training in Jackson, MS

City Council

The council will discuss and possibly approve the acceptance of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Award. They will also consider an amended service agreement with Artistik Entertainment for the Blues on the River event. Additional items include a recreation employee resignation, speed hump requests on Skylark Drive and Springdale Drive, and funding for CPD officer training in Tupelo. The agenda also contains a memorandum of agreement with Mississippi University for Women and a request for General Counsel to attend an AI for Mississippi Lawyers class.

• Discuss/Approve amended service agreement with Artistik Entertainment for Blues on the River
• Discuss/Accept resignation of one Columbus Recreation Department employee, effective July 19, 2026
• Discuss/Approve cost for sending five CPD officers to training in Tupelo: $4,000 tuition per officer and up to $350 clothing allowance per officer
• Discuss speed hump requests for Skylark Drive and Springdale Drive
• Discuss acceptance of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Award

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value contracts for city vehicles, generators, and convention center upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel changes, budget adjustments, and community event funding.

• Awarding bid for a new semi-tractor truck to Waters International Trucks, Inc. for $181,247
• Awarding bid for five natural gas generators to Absolute Power for $270,000
• Owner-Contractor Agreement for J.M. Trotter Convention Center audio/visual improvements for $297,474
• Asbestos removal for Dial-a-Bus via EAC Environmental for $17,850
• Repair of water-damaged ceilings and walls at Farmer's Market Annex for $8,850

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The City Council will discuss various municipal expenditures including vehicle bids, fire station equipment, and park maintenance. The agenda also includes discussions on personnel changes, city facility repairs, and the FY27 budget.

• Awarding bid for five natural gas generators to Absolute Power for $270,000
• Awarding bid for a semi-tractor truck to Waters International Trucks, Inc. for $181,247
• Awarding bid for a 24-foot tandem axle hybrid steel end dump semi-trailer to Tri-State Truck Center of Tupelo for $50,905
• Awarding East Columbus Gym drainage project to Hannon LLC for $14,800.00
• Request for $600.00 per site for National Night Out on Crime at five community locations

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The City Council will review several aviation projects involving FAA grants for the Columbus Light Colonel Airport. The agenda also includes various personnel actions, tourism tax payments, and street closure permits.

• FAA AIP Grant of $246,301.00 for CLCA Automated Weather Observing System - Phase II
• Awarding CLCA Automated Weather Observing System - Phase II to Miller and Sons Construction for $259,264.00
• FAA AIG Grant of $179,703.00 for CLCA Open Hangar project
• Awarding CLCA Open Hangar project to T & M Steel Erectors, Inc. for $258,103.00
• Tourism Tax Payment totaling $237,561.11 distributed among various entities

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The Columbus City Council work session will discuss a range of items, including meal expenses of $700 from the Alva Temple Project Grant, advertising for a Public Information Officer, and a resolution to make certain police vehicles unmarked. Council members will also consider travel and lodging payments of $1,727.91 for two Public Works staff attending the MS 811 Damage Prevention Summit, and a $2,710 payment for each of two police officers attending a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer course. The session includes a proposed ordinance updating golf cart and low‑speed vehicle regulations and several permit requests for community events.

• Approve meal expenses estimated at $700.00 from the Alva Temple Project Grant
• Discuss advertising for a Public Information Officer
• Discuss and update the Golf Cart Ordinance for low‑speed vehicles
• Approve resolution ordering certain police vehicles be unmarked per Mississippi Code §25‑1‑87
• Approve travel, lodging, and meal expenses of $1,727.91 for two Public Works personnel to attend the MS 811 Damage Prevention Summit

City Council

The City Council will consider several policy items including a camera system expansion to address gun violence and various infrastructure repairs. The agenda also includes multiple personnel matters, grant applications, and contract extensions.

• Award bid for J.M. Trotter Convention Center audio/visual system to Strictly Entertainment for $297,474
• NOLA Camera System Expansion Project in the amount of $52,500
• Purchase of a drain maintenance camera from Ingram Equipment Company for $60,000
• S & S Landscaping Nursery bypass cutting agreement for $99,000 annually
• Roofing repairs via Emergency Repair Program at 2408 22nd Avenue North ($7,700) and 1613 5th Avenue North ($7,280)

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The City Council will discuss several grant applications, including a Mississippi Arts Commission matching grant and a Quality-of-Life Event Grant. The agenda also includes discussions on fire truck funding, cemetery mowing contracts, and ARPA drainage projects.

• Mississippi Arts Commission Matching Grant application up to $1,000
• Human Resources Director attendance at MML Conference ($1,515.22)
• FY25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a new fire truck
• Victims' Advocate Coordinator travel to Domestic Violence Conference ($223.30)
• New audio/visual system bid for Trotter Convention Center

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The City Council will consider various consent agenda items including fire department equipment purchases and event permits. The policy agenda includes discussions on municipal property sales, firefighter hiring, and public works staffing.

• Purchase of fire boots, turnouts, and engine pump repairs totaling over $70,000
• Acquisition of 1200 Ash Street and 2007 Washington Avenue via community project funding
• Replacement of Parks and Recreation office AC for $6,259.50
• Hiring of one entry-level officer and three certified officers
• Request to submit a grant for two Rapid Intervention Team packs for $8,800

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The City Council will discuss several municipal actions including the sale of surplus property and funding for fire department equipment. The agenda also includes various permit requests for local festivals, parades, and street closures.

• Fire equipment: $36,838.00 for boots/turnouts, $14,550.00 for hoses, and $19,450.54 for engine 21 pump repair
• Purchase of 1220 Ash Street and 2007 Washington Street via Columbus Blight grant
• $15,000.00 contribution from Columbus-Lowndes Convention & Visitors Bureau for Alva Temple Documentary
• Estimated $988.00 for two Recreation Department employees to attend training in Mobile, AL
• Estimated $1,822.00 for two CPD personnel to attend an interview and interrogation course

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will review various consent agenda items including fire and police training expenses and event permits. The meeting also includes discussions on federal flood alleviation funding and several city infrastructure projects.

• Awarding of $260,167.00 for a new truck mounted telescopic aerial device to Ingram Equipment
• Awarding of $43,650.00 for Summerhaven Drive Drainage Improvements to Hannon LLC
• Roofing repair contracts for 1613 5th Avenue North ($7,000) and 2408 22nd Avenue North ($7,100)
• Selection of an engineering firm for the $3,000,000.00 Lower Luxapalila Creek Watershed Project
• Permit request for the 2026 Southside Blues Festival on July 2-4

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects including drainage improvements and park lighting. The agenda also includes various training expense approvals for city personnel and event permits for local organizations.

• Awarding Summerhaven Drive Drainage Improvements to Hannon, LLC for $43,650.00
• Propost Park Lighting wire change order of $5,621.00
• Training expenses: $2,318.00 for Critical Incident Negotiations and $2,685.00 for Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Course
• Training expenses: $1,290.00 each for four CPD personnel attending Mississippi Command College
• Permit request for Southside Blues Festival on July 2-4, 2026, blocking 9th Avenue South at 11th Street South

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will review various departmental reports, personnel matters, and city business. Key discussions include a revised bulldozer repair estimate and a request for qualifications regarding the Kayak Launch Project.

• Awarding $11,200 bid to Beavers Electric for Propst Park Activity Center
• Review of increased bulldozer repair estimate from $58,552.34 to $79,458.75
• Request for qualifications for a Delineation Study of the Kayak Launch Project
• Veterans' Day Parade permit request for November 7, 2026
• Acceptance of $500.00 donations from Neel-Schaffer and Main Street Columbus for Riverwalk Arboretum Project

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The City Council will consider several items including road paving bids, revitalization grants, and various event permits. The agenda also includes travel requests for city personnel and updates on equipment repair estimates.

• Accept lowest bid for 2026 Bituminous Hot Mix Overlay and Street Improvements
• Resolution for 5th Street North Revitalization Scope SS4A
• Travel request for three CPD personnel to attend conference in Biloxi at $1,193.63 each
• Travel request for one Fire and Rescue personnel to attend conference in Biloxi at $1,240.00
• Bulldozer repair estimate increase from $58,552.34 to $79,458.75

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will review several personnel changes, including the retirement of the Fire Chief. The body is also deciding on various event permits, emergency home repairs, and professional training expenses.

• Payment of $29,715.00 to North Greenville Fitness for employee medical physicals
• Emergency Repair Program payments to Wheeler Roofing for 1022 15th Street North ($6,430) and 410 16th Street South ($7,199)
• Permit for 'Stella Yell' event on April 11, 2026, blocking College Street at 4th and 5th Street South
• Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Glenn Machine Works and $2,500 from Dan Duston/Straight Up Aviation, LLC for the Lt. Col. Alva Temple Museum project
• Proposed pay of $200 per case for a substitute City Prosecutor and $492.75 per day for Judge Pro Tem

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The Columbus City Council will discuss hiring new department staff, approving permits for community events, and paying for roof repairs and legal publications. The body will also consider accepting donations for local projects and filling vacant public works positions.

• Award Bluecutt @ Leigh signal stripe improvements for $7,767.40
• Accept donations for Riverwalk Arboretum ($500) and Lt. Col. Alva Temple Museum ($5,000)
• Pay Wheeler Roofing for repairs at 410 and 1022 15th Street South ($13,629)
• Discuss permit for Tennessee Williams Tribute 'Stella Yell' on College Street
• Approve 2025-2026 Appropriation for Columbus Arts Council ($11,000)

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City Council

City Council

The Columbus City Council will approve permits for community events, authorize payments for personnel training and tree inventory, and discuss hiring new police officers. The body will also consider awarding demolition contracts for blight elimination and approving a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment.

• Approve permits for 'Tales from the Crypt' at Friendship Cemetery
• Approve $9,500 tree inventory at Friendship Cemetery
• Approve $25,000 Tourism Tax payment to Lowndes County
• Discuss awarding demolition contracts for blight elimination
• Discuss hiring four entry-level and three certified police officers

City Council

This special meeting of the Columbus City Council consists only of a call to order and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for a personnel matter (item A)

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City Council

The Mayor and City Council will discuss the purchase of 14 properties using a Community Project Funding Grant. The body will also review several event permits and bid recommendations for building demolitions.

• Purchase of 14 properties from the State of Mississippi via Community Project Funding Grant
• Bid recommendations for demolition of 1113 5th Street South, 915 16th Street North, and 1610 8th Avenue North
• Permit requests for 'Tales from the Crypt', 'Healthy Kids Day Fun Run/Walk', and 'Market Street Festival'
• Resolution to declare municipal property as surplus and authorize its sale
• Request to install two dinosaur-themed sculptures for Dr. John "Jack" Kaye Cretaceous Park at no cost to the city

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The Columbus City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve two sponsorship requests totaling $40,000 for the Bassmaster Elite Tournament and the America 250 CAFB Open House Celebration, as well as a $58,552.34 payment for bulldozer repair. All items are for approval of specific expenditures.

• Sponsorship request for Bassmaster Elite Tournament: $25,000
• Sponsorship request for 2026 America 250 CAFB Open House Celebration: $15,000
• Payment for bulldozer repair: $58,552.34
• Special meeting of the Mayor and City Council

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The Columbus City Council will vote on several policy items including budget amendments totaling $310,000 for the Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater design, equipment repairs, and community events. The council will also discuss purchasing four properties under the Columbus Blight Program, installing speed humps on Lawrence Drive, and promoting six fire department personnel. Consent agenda items include a carpet replacement contract and a crime lab pre-design task order. Board appointments for the Zoning Board, Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Tree Board are scheduled.

• Discuss/approve $180,094.59 preliminary design invoice for Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater
• Discuss/approve budget amendments: $25,000 for Bassmaster Elite Tournament, $31,496.03 for excavator repair, $58,552.34 for bulldozer repair, $15,000 for America 250 CAFB Open House
• Discuss/approve purchase of four properties for Columbus Blight Program
• Discuss/approve installation of two speed humps on Lawrence Drive between Maple and Lee streets
• Approve promotional changes for six Columbus Fire and Rescue personnel

City Council

The Columbus City Council meets to discuss a variety of items, including applying for a Mississippi Arts Commission Project Grant, replacement of city hall carpet, and guidance on a crime lab quote. Several event permit requests and a police training expense are also up for discussion. No formal votes are scheduled; an executive session on real property sale and leasing is planned.

• Discuss applying for Mississippi Arts Commission Project Grant ($5,000, 1:1 cash match)
• Discuss replacement of carpet in City Hall conference room
• Discuss Crime Lab request for quote guidance
• Discuss permit for Zachary's Pawty on March 15, 2026, blocking Fifth Street North near Trotter Convention Center
• Discuss permit for Southside Clawdown in Possum Town crawfish boil on April 11, 2026, blocking 600 block of Second Street South

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The City Council will consider a BUILD Grant resolution supporting downtown street improvements, approve multiple appropriations totaling $110,000 for local organizations, and discuss a $445,762 HVAC project at the Municipal Building. The agenda also includes a contract for a crime lab pre-design, a tree removal contract, and a police promotion. Several department reports and board vacancies will be received.

• Approve BUILD Grant resolution for Downtown Columbus Main Street and 5th Street Improvements
• Discuss/Approve lowest bid of $56,762 from Metro Building Services for Municipal Building HVAC work (total project $445,762)
• Discuss/Approve Waggoner Engineering task order for Crime Lab Renovations Conceptual Pre-Design at not-to-exceed $8,000
• Approve 2025-2026 appropriations: American Red Cross $15,000, Chamber of Commerce $25,000, Redevelopment Authority $25,000, Boys & Girls Club $25,000, Salvation Army $5,000, Juneteenth Festival $15,000
• Approve lowest bid of $2,500 from Magnolia Tree Services for removal of 5 trees in front of Municipal Complex

General

The Columbus City Council will discuss several items including a BUILD Grant Resolution, a contract for public safety software, and multiple appropriations totaling $95,000 to local organizations. Additionally, they will consider a permit request for a National Day of Prayer street closure and a police promotion. All items are listed for discussion only.

• Discuss BUILD Grant Resolution.
• Discuss contract with Versaterm for JusticeTrax LIMS-plus Portal.
• 2025-2026 appropriations: American Red Cross $15,000, Chamber of Commerce $25,000, Redevelopment Authority $25,000, Boys & Girls Club $25,000, Salvation Army $5,000.
• Permit request for National Day of Prayer event requiring street closure of Second Avenue North.
• Promotion of one CPD Lieutenant to Captain effective February 17, 2026.

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The City Council will discuss and vote on resolutions designating a $20,000,000 Watershed project as a priority initiative and a $5,000,000 Disaster Shelter project as a secondary initiative for state and federal funding. The meeting also includes approvals of several appropriations, contracts, and facility usage requests, such as a $198,130.81 drainage improvement payment and a $5,000 annual lease renewal for Mt. Vernon Mills. Additional items cover market funding, downtown event permits, and personnel matters.

• Approve $20,000,000 Watershed priority initiative and $5,000,000 Disaster Shelter secondary initiative for state/federal funding
• Approve Cullum Construction LLC payment request No. 5 for drainage improvements: $198,130.81
• Approve 2025‑2026 appropriation for Hitching Lot Farmers' Market: $17,472.00
• Approve 2025‑2026 appropriation for Main Street Columbus: $22,000.00
• Approve renewal of Mt. Vernon Mills lease at $5,000 annually

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The Mayor and City Council will discuss several facility usage requests and city appropriations. The body is considering a PUD approval for 115 Waverly Road and an emergency declaration from January 26, 2026.

• PUD Approval for 115 Waverly Road
• 2025-2026 Appropriation for Main Street Columbus: $22,000
• 2025-2026 Appropriation for Hitching Lot Farmers' Market: $17,472.00
• 2025-2026 Appropriation for Safe Haven, Inc.: $7,500.00
• Emergency Declaration — January 26, 2026

City Council

The Columbus City Council will discuss and approve several funding items, including a $536,950 Mississippi Humanities Council grant with a $95,000 match for a kayak/canoe launch at the Dr. John "Jack" Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park. Other agenda items include a $15,000 festival funding agreement, a $12.3 million BUILD grant application for Main Street and 5th Street improvements, and a $27,577.60 Main Street striping contract. The council will also consider a $300 concession contract for the 2026 basketball season at East Columbus Gym.

• $536,950 grant for Dr. John "Jack" Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park kayak/canoe launch (matched with $95,000)
• $15,000 Townsend Park Blues‑Southside Festival funding via 2% restaurant tax agreement
• $12.3 million US DOT BUILD grant application for Main Street and 5th Street Improvement Project, plus $12,600 for grant preparation
• $27,577.60 award for Main Street striping changes to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc.
• $300 concession contract for the 2026 basketball season at East Columbus Gym

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The City Council will approve a consent agenda including travel requests for city employees, facility usage permits for local events, and roof repair contracts. The body will also discuss purchasing a metal detector and awarding a new litter collection contract.

• Approve roof repairs at 1022 15th Street South ($4,900)
• Approve roof repairs at 410 16th Street South ($4,764)
• Approve travel for CPD to attend Critical Incident Negotiations ($3,316)
• Discuss purchase of Paragon ADA GSA Metal Detector ($7,113.32)
• Discuss awarding bid for new Leaf/Litter Collection Unit