Hattiesburg, MS

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests for residential properties. The board will also review the planning and chair reports.

• Variance request for 1102 Allen Street to increase accessory structure floor area from 33% to 55%
• Variance request for 106 E 4th Street to reduce B-2 buffer requirement from 20ft to 0ft

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several requests for rezoning, plat alterations, and conditional use approvals. The body will also conduct officer elections.

• Rezoning request from R-2 to R-3 for 511 North Street
• Rezoning request from R-2 to R-3 and plat alteration for 409 N 38th Avenue
• Preliminary plat approval for 'The Villas at Beverly Hills' at 1013 Beverly Hills Road
• Zoning change from R-1C to B-2 and conditional use for a restaurant at 106 E 4th Street
• Request to alter the 'Kamper and Whinnery Survey' near 509 Ronie Street

Historic Conservation

Historic Conservation

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Historic Conservation

Planning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Historic Conservation

Planning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Historic Conservation

City Council

The City Council will vote on several land use ordinances, including a street closure on Barton Street and a land development code amendment. The body is also reviewing multiple contracts for infrastructure, police equipment grants, and property sales.

• Acceptance of a $4,193,118.60 loan from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund
• Acceptance of a $2,667,639.79 bid from R&J Construction for the Gordon's Creek Linear Park project
• Sale of city-owned property at 415 Newman Street to Pearls of the Pinebelt Foundation, Inc. for $9,500.00
• Decrease of final contract amount to $1,803,717.80 for the Fountainbleu Apartments and Mississippi Hall Area Sewer Project
• Proposed partial street closure of Barton Street east of 700 W 7th Street

City Council

The agenda for the October 19, 2026, meeting consists only of procedural items. It includes a call to order, agenda review, a citizens' forum, and a meeting recess.

• Call to Order
• Agenda Review
• Citizens' Forum
• Meeting Recess

Historic Conservation

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider certificates of appropriateness for various residential and commercial property changes. The meeting includes a review of tabled items and new applications for modifications within city historic districts.

• Storage building request at 451 W. 4th Street
• Attached carport request at 125 Mobile Street
• Detached carport request at 309 6th Avenue
• Garage roof modification request at 1116 Adeline Street
• Site modifications request at 106 E 4th Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review the October agenda and September meeting minutes. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a B-5 zoned property.

• Variance request for 6581 Hwy 49 to allow 41% of a single material instead of the required 75%

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several petitions for conditional use approvals, street closures, and text amendments. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving previous minutes and reviewing building and planning reports.

• Conditional use request for a parking lot at 7 Medical Blvd by Hattiesburg Clinic
• Conditional use request for Light Industrial use at 12 Thompson Park
• Partial street closure request for Barton Street near 700 W 7th Street
• Text amendments to the Hattiesburg Land Development Code regarding Use Regulations and Design Standards
• Zoning requests for annexed properties along Hegwood Road and Lincoln Road Extension

General

The Hattiesburg City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at 200 Forrest Street. The agenda mixes routine business with policy items, including adjudicating cleanup-cost assessments on properties, accepting or submitting several grants, and approving plans to advertise for bids on the Main Street Area Sewer Phase I Improvements. Several items are procedural, such as approving minutes and acknowledging bid and quote dockets.

• Adjudicate cleanup-cost assessments and penalties against properties (2026-846)
• Authorize submission for the USDOT PROTECT Grant Program (2026-851)
• Approve $276.60/month copier rental with RJ Young for the Police/Fire Academy (2026-862)
• Accept increased Project Safe Neighborhoods grant award of $50,464.00 (2026-845)
• Authorize 2026 USDOJ Edward Byrne grant of $20,003, split $12,049.80 Hattiesburg / $7,953.20 Forrest County (2026-852)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at 200 Forrest Street. The posted agenda lists only procedural steps: Call to Order, Agenda Review, Citizens' Forum, and Meeting Recess. No ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or other substantive items appear in the supplied text.

• Call to Order
• Agenda Review
• Citizens' Forum
• Meeting Recess

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council is meeting to decide on a policy agenda that includes several property rezonings, code amendments, and variances, as well as approving contracts and grant awards. Notable actions include a $6.45 million federal grant for low-emission vehicles, a fire protection agreement with the university, and multiple construction contract adjustments. The agenda also includes routine items like budget reports and cemetery purchases.

• Rezone properties on Tommy King Drive, Beverly Hills Road, Old Hwy 42, and 4th Street
• Approve $6,455,325 FTA grant for Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
• Approve $95,652 fire protection agreement with University of Southern Mississippi
• Approve lighting agreement with Mississippi Power for Hardy St improvements ($18,783 upfront, $1,237.99/month)
• Approve $24,300 contract with Forerunner Industries for floodplain management software

The City Council voided wastewater flow agreements with Acadia Oaks Utilities, F & H Utilities, Heatherwood Utilities, and Bellecrest. The council also approved multiple property rezonings, variance requests, and a $6.45M federal grant for low-emission vehicles.

• Voided wastewater agreements with Acadia Oaks, F & H, Heatherwood, and Bellecrest (5-0)
• Acknowledged $6,455,325 FTA grant for Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 300 Block of Tommy King Drive from R-1B to R-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 900 Beverly Hills Road from R-1B to R-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning near 5012 Old Hwy 42 from B-5 to I-1 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning on 4th Street from R-3 to B-2 (5-0)
• Approved $24,300 contract with Forerunner Industries for floodplain software (5-0)
• Approved $95,652 fire protection agreements with USM for 2025-2027 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if specific properties are a menace to community health and safety due to uncleanliness. The Council will also hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.

• Public hearing for 12 properties regarding uncleanliness (including 715, 717, & 719 Memphis St)
• Public hearing on the Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027

The City Council conducted public hearings regarding property cleanliness and the fiscal year 2026-2027 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule. No substantive votes were taken during this meeting, as it was designated as an Agenda Review session. The meeting was recessed until September 22, 2026.

• Held public hearing on property cleanliness (2026-795)
• Held public hearing on Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule (2026-836)
• Added Policy Item #33 regarding DEA task force agreement to agenda (2026-839)
• Recessed meeting until September 22, 2026

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to address the municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend fees for refuse collection and disposal.

• Adoption of the City of Hattiesburg budget for October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027
• Ordinance amendment regarding fee increases for refuse collection and disposal

The Hattiesburg City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously adopted the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance amending refuse collection and disposal fees.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-169 for the FY 2026-2027 city budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3419 amending Ordinance No. 3010 for refuse collection and disposal fees (5-0)

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will meet to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Proposed projects include window replacements in the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood and a new accessory structure in the North Main Historic District.

• Window replacement request for 707 Arledge Street
• New accessory storage building request for 451 W 4th Street

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider adopting the FY 2027 budget and a resolution levying ad valorem taxes, along with amendments to the current FY 2026 budget. The agenda also includes multiple grant applications, contract approvals, and routine items such as budgets for the Convention Commission and various reports. A public hearing on the proposed budget and tax levies is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

• Adopt FY 2027 budget and tax levy resolution
• Approve $26,483.20 roof replacement at Jaycee Park (301 Lurty Avenue) to Gable Roofing, LLC
• Approve $46,720.50 supplemental agreement for McLeod Street Bridge Repair (total $162,115.50)
• Authorize $75,000 Solid Waste Assistance Grant application (with $25,000 match) for Household Hazardous Waste Day
• Approve $8,190 joint-funding agreement with USGS for Bouie River flood monitoring and Leaf River inundation maps

The City Council approved the tax levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year following a public hearing. The council also approved several grant applications, budget amendments, and infrastructure project payments.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-168 levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2027 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-164 for September 8, 2026 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved $26,483.20 contract to Gable Roofing, LLC for Jaycee Park (5-0)
• Approved $162,115.50 total contract for McLeod Street Bridge Repair (5-0)
• Authorized $75,000 MDEQ grant application with $25,000 city match (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $20,178 award from Project Safe Neighborhoods (5-0)
• Approved $8,190 agreement with USGS for Bouie River flood monitoring (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 10 grave spaces at Highland Cemetery for $1,750 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Hattiesburg Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance requests, including two from the Hattiesburg Public School District and two from property owners near Old Hwy 42. The board will also review the agenda and minutes from the August meeting, and receive planning and chair reports.

• Variance to reduce end cap landscape island from 120 sq ft to 0 sq ft at 174 WSF Tatum Drive (R-3 zoning)
• Variance to increase front yard fence height from 4 ft to 10 ft on 4th Street
• Variance to increase front yard fence height from 4 ft to 8 ft and reduce front I-1 setback from 40 ft to 240 ft near 5012 Old Hwy 42
• Variance to reduce lot width at setback from 100 ft to 35 ft near 5012 Old Hwy 42

Planning Commission

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on seven petitions, including rezoning requests from William Carey University, Tripp Reed and Anderson Neighbors, the Hattiesburg Public School District, and Mississippi Power Company, as well as a historic flood variance and a text amendment to the Land Development Code. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and reports.

• Rezoning from R-1B to R-3 at 307 Tommy King Drive (William Carey University)
• Rezoning from R-1B to R-3 at 900 Beverly Hills Road (Tripp Reed and Anderson Neighbors)
• Rezoning from R-3 to B-2 on 4th Street (Hattiesburg Public School District)
• Historic flood variance for 526 Forrest Street (Hattiesburg Public School District)
• Rezoning from B-5 to I-1 near 5012 Old Hwy 42 (Mississippi Power Company)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider several land-use items, including three zoning variances and two conditional use requests, along with contracts, budget amendments, and grant approvals. The agenda also includes routine items such as the motor vehicle assessment schedule and a public hearing on the FY2027 budget.

• Variance to allow 1ft side setback at 701 Adeline Street
• Variance to allow 9 dwelling units at 3200 Montague Blvd
• Variance to allow 7ft front yard fence at 6892 Hwy 49
• Conditional use for club/bar at 211 Old Airport Road
• Contract change order increase of $17,770 for Grace Ave Sidewalk Project

The City Council unanimously approved several zoning variances, conditional use requests for a club and a single-family home, and budget amendments for the current fiscal year. The council also scheduled public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and tax levies.

• Scheduled FY 2027 budget and tax levy public hearing for Sept. 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved variance for 1ft side setback at 701 Adeline Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for 9 dwelling units at 3200 Montague Blvd (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for a club/bar at 211 Old Airport Road (5-0)
• Approved $17,770 contract increase for Grace Ave Sidewalk Project (5-0)
• Adopted August 18, 2026 budget amendments and Resolution 2026-163 (5-0)
• Awarded $49,680 roof bid for employee clinic to Gable Roofing (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Samone Wilson and Kent Oliver to Convention Commission (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council will call the meeting to order, review the agenda, hold a citizens' forum, and then recess.

The Hattiesburg City Council convened an Agenda Review meeting on August 17, 2026, where they discussed agenda items and held a Citizens' Forum with one public speaker. No substantive votes, approvals, or final decisions were recorded during this session. The meeting was recessed by unanimous consent until August 18, 2026.

• Recessed meeting until August 18, 2026 (unanimous consent)

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review seven applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, covering changes to properties in local historic districts. Items include a porch addition, new construction, signage at a Mississippi Landmark, door replacements, tree removal, an accessory structure, and porch screening. The commission will also hear reports from the arborist, code enforcement, and coordinator.

• New front porch, deck, and window replacements at 2202 1/2 Adeline St., Parkhaven Historic District
• New residential construction at 610 Dabbs St., Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood
• Digital message board signage at G.L. Hawkins School, 526 Forrest St., Hub City Downtown Historic District
• Tree removal at 401 Bay St., Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood
• New accessory structure and driveway material at 416 Dabbs St., Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood

Planning Commission

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will review its agenda and minutes before holding a public hearing on two conditional use requests. The body will consider a bar for a B-2 zoned property at 211 Old Airport Road and a single-family dwelling for a B-2 zoned property at 1512 McInnis Avenue.

• Review and approval of August's meeting agenda
• Review and approval of the minutes of the July meeting
• Conditional use approval for a 'club/bar' at 211 Old Airport Road
• Conditional use approval for a 'dwelling, single family detached' at 1512 McInnis Avenue
• Building Report and Planning Report

Board of Adjustment

The Hattiesburg Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance petitions. Each petition seeks a deviation from existing zoning requirements for a specific property. The board will also conduct routine business items such as agenda and minutes approval.

• Larry Albert requests a 1‑ft side setback variance (instead of 10 ft) for a R‑1A property at 701 Adeline Street (PPIN 19452).
• Clearpoint Engineers requests increasing the residential density limit from 7 to 9 units for a R‑3 property at 3200 Montague Blvd (PPIN 22975 & 22976).
• Laron Smith requests eliminating the 30‑ft residential buffer for a B‑3 (BCO) property at 1209 Corrine Street (PPIN 21809 & 21810).
• United Fence requests raising the front‑yard fence height limit from 4 ft to 7 ft for an I‑1 property at 6892 Hwy 49 (PPIN 27559).

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will vote on multiple contracts, grants, and assessments, including wastewater legal services, street lighting, and airport project funding. The meeting also includes routine approvals like bid acknowledgments and claims docket.

• Assess cleanup costs and penalties for properties (2026-635)
• Approve $7,041,513.71 contract amendment for Midtown Streetscape Project (2026-641)
• Award $385,909 FAA grant for Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport Master Plan (2026-622)
• Approve $13,069.10 mapping service renewal with Nearmap US, Inc. (2026-634)
• Award $102,971.96 alcohol grant from MS Department of Public Safety (2026-630)

The Hattiesburg City Council approved property cleanup assessments for ten locations, authorized an FAA grant of $385,909 for the airport master plan, and accepted highway safety and alcohol grant agreements. The council also approved multiple service and construction agreements, including legal services with Jones Walker LLP, a lighting agreement with Mississippi Power, and the 2026/27 Annual Action Plan for HUD submission. All policy and routine items passed by unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Adopted Resolutions 2026-152 through 2026-161 for property cleanup assessments at ten addresses (5-0)
• Approved legal services engagement letter with Jones Walker LLP for environmental wastewater compliance (5-0)
• Approved Mississippi Power lighting agreement for 708 Woodland Ct for $9.80 monthly (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with R & J Construction Co., Inc. for the Midtown Streetscape Project to the contract of $7,041,513.71 (5-0)
• Renewed Nearmap US, Inc. mapping and aerial imagery subscription for $13,069.10 (5-0)
• Approved FAA grant agreement of $385,909 for the Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport Master Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved MS Department of Public Safety FY2027 402 Police Traffic Services Grant for $21,500.00 (5-0)
• Approved MS Department of Public Safety FY2027 154 Alcohol Grant for $102,971.96 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear budget presentations for the Municipal Court, Transportation and Engineering, and Public Works departments. No other substantive items are listed for decision.

• Municipal Court budget presentation by Judge Brian Bledsoe
• Transportation and Engineering budget presentation by Marybeth Bergin
• Public Works budget presentation by Ronnie Perkins

The Hattiesburg City Council reviewed the agenda, held a citizens' forum, and received FY2027 budget presentations from the Municipal Court, Transportation and Engineering, and Public Works departments. Following an executive session, the Council authorized the Mayor to execute a letter of intent for an economic development project at 5912 U.S. Highway 49. The meeting was then recessed until August 4, 2026.

• Entered executive session to discuss business and industry relocation or expansion (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Letter of Intent for economic development project at 5912 U.S. Highway 49 (5-0)
• Exited executive session and reopened meeting to the public (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until August 4, 2026

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving a $15.94 million loan from the Mississippi Development Bank and a $16,070 contract for hosting city codes. The agenda also includes resolutions to appoint a city attorney, declare surplus city property for sale, and approve emergency bridge repairs.

• Approve $15.94M loan from Mississippi Development Bank
• Approve $16,070 contract for hosting Land Development Code
• Declare surplus property for sale at 310 West Street ($1,250)
• Declare surplus property for sale at 415 Newman Street ($9,500)
• Declare repairs to Mcleod Street Bridge as emergency purchase ($115,395)

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a $15.94 million taxable promissory note with the Mississippi Development Bank, rezoned 307 Tommy King Drive from R-1B to R-3, and appointed Randy Pope as City Attorney. It also approved several surplus property sales, a $25,000 arts agreement, and various contracts and grants. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $15.94M promissory note with Mississippi Development Bank (5-0)
• Rezoned 307 Tommy King Drive from R-1B to R-3 (5-0)
• Appointed Randy Pope as City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved surplus property sales: 310 West St ($1,250), 448 Buschman St ($2,500), 446 Buschman St ($2,650), 415 Newman St ($9,500), 513 Perry St ($3,256) (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 agreement with Hattiesburg Arts Council (5-0)
• Declared Mcleod Street Bridge repairs as emergency purchase ($115,395) (5-0)
• Approved $18,745 sole source AFIS upgrade (5-0)
• Approved routine agenda including claims docket (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to hear budget presentations from the Police and Fire Departments. These presentations will be led by Police Chief Hardy Sims and Fire Chief Chris Carr.

• Police Department budget presentation (2026-624)
• Fire Department budget presentation (2026-625)

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review and citizens' forum, with no formal votes taken. The only action was an agenda adjustment revising Policy Item #2 to approve a Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus to host the Land Development Code and Hattiesburg Form Based Code, authorizing the Mayor to execute it. Budget presentations were given by the Police and Fire Departments, but no decisions were made on them.

• Revised Policy Item #2 to approve Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus for hosting Land Development Code and Form Based Code (agenda adjustment, no vote recorded)

Historic Conservation

City Council

The council will adopt Ordinance 2026-547, repealing and replacing the 2010 ordinance that regulated commercial truck use on city streets. It will also consider several financial actions, including a $4,132,782 ad valorem tax exemption for Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations and settlements for bridge replacement projects. Additional items include contract adjustments that reduce project costs and approvals for professional service agreements.

• 2026-547: Adopt ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 3060 on commercial truck routes.
• 2026-511: Grant a $4,132,782 ad valorem tax exemption to Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations for nine years.
• 2026-543: Declare portion of Forrest County Parcel PPIN 39566 for public use and authorize fair market offer for the Elks Lake Road Bridge Replacement Project.
• 2026-535: Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Grady Crawford Construction Co. for East 2nd Street Area Infrastructure Improvements, reducing contract amount by $169,227.18.
• 2026-549: Approve professional service agreement with Allen Engineering and Science Inc. for MS4 compliance services.

The City Council adopted a new ordinance regulating commercial truck routes and approved several infrastructure projects, including a $544,672.50 pedestrian bridge. The council also granted a historic preservation appeal to allow brick painting at 2010 Brooklane Drive and approved multiple corporate tax exemptions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3417 replacing truck route regulations (5-0)
• Approved request to paint brick at 2010 Brooklane Drive (4-1)
• Accepted $544,672.50 bid from Chris Albritton Construction for River Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (4-1)
• Approved $70,959.02 tax exemption for 28th Office, LLC (5-0)
• Approved tax exemptions for Zeon Chemicals, Wis-Pak, Resinall Corp, Mississippi Tank Co, Georgia Pacific, and BP Rex Closures (5-0)
• Authorized $400,000 grant application to SAMHSA for Treatment Drug Courts (5-0)
• Approved sale of city property at 418 Mobile Street for $2,500.00 (5-0)
• Ratified re-appointment of Eric Steele to Hattiesburg School Board (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the appeal filed by Garrett and Devyn Wright to overturn the Historic Conservation Commission's denial of a petition to paint the brick on a structure at 2010 Brooklane Drive. The council will also receive presentations on Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan and the 2024 ICC Building Codes, both from the Urban Development Department. A budget presentation by Urban Development Director Wiley Quinn will follow before the meeting recess.

• Public hearing on appeal to paint brick at 2010 Brooklane Drive (petition denied May 13, 2026)
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan – Chapter 2 by Urban Development
• Presentation of 2024 ICC Building Codes by Urban Development
• Budget presentation by Urban Development Department, presented by Director Wiley Quinn

The City Council held a public hearing regarding an appeal by Garrett and Devyn Wright to paint brick at 2010 Brooklane Drive. The meeting also included a work session on building codes and the comprehensive plan, as well as a budget presentation for the Urban Development Department. No final votes on these items were recorded before the meeting recessed.

• Held public hearing for appeal to paint brick at 2010 Brooklane Drive
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan - Chapter 2
• Discussed 2024 ICC Building Codes
• Reviewed Urban Development Department budget presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use changes in Ward 3 and Ward 5. The body will review a rezoning request for William Carey University and a conditional use request for the Hattiesburg Clinic.

• Rezoning request from R-1B to R-3 for 307 Tommy King Drive (William Carey University)
• Conditional use approval request for a parking lot at 7 Medical Blvd (Hattiesburg Clinic)
• Removal of application to alter Country Club Lake Estates, 1st Addition at 52 Fair Lake Drive

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider approval of the July 1 agenda and the minutes from the June 2026 meeting. It will receive a planning report and a chair’s report. The session includes a training led by David Miller and a discussion of the nominating committee and elections. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approval of the July 1 agenda
• Approval of the June 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning report
• Board of Adjustment training led by David Miller
• Nominating committee discussion and elections

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will formally acknowledge receiving the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The audit was performed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. This action is a routine procedural step before any further financial review.

• Acknowledge receipt of the Audited Financial Statements for FY 2025, prepared by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC

The City Council held a special called meeting to receive the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The audit was conducted by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC (TMH).

• Acknowledged receipt of the 2025 Audited Financial Statements (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, subdivision alterations, and street closures. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and multiple grant applications for railroad safety and firefighting equipment.

• FEMA grant application for a Pierce Saber Pumper estimated at $989,528.94
• Zoning changes from R-1C to A-2 for properties at 321 North Hattiesburg Ave. and N Hattiesburg Ave.
• Purchase of Archer 1200 Barrier System for $129,785.18
• C Spire Wireless installation for broadband expansion costing $14,575.00
• Condemnation of 8 properties as unclean and a menace to health and safety

The council adopted several ordinances, including street closures and zoning changes, and approved budget amendments for FY 2026. It authorized a FEMA Firefighters Grant application to fund a $989,528.94 Pierce Saber Pumper. Additional resolutions approved grant applications for railroad crossing improvements and other service agreements.

• Adopted ordinance to close a portion of Kemper St. between Briarfield St. and E 2nd St. and a portion of E 3rd St. between Ryan St. and Gordon St.
• Adopted ordinance authorizing zoning change from R‑1C to A‑2 for 321 North Hattiesburg Ave.
• Adopted resolution authorizing FEMA Firefighters Grant application to purchase a Pierce Saber Pumper for $989,528.94.
• Adopted resolution authorizing grant application for downtown railroad crossing elimination planning.
• Adopted amendments to the city budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
• Approved purchase of Stalker Radar Systems for the Hattiesburg Police Department (sole source).
• Approved agreement with Express Employment Services and authorized the mayor to execute it.
• Approved maintenance agreement with Doleac Electric Company, Inc. for generator services and authorized the mayor to execute it.