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October 20, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 51 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 PRAYER
  3. 3 Councilperson Angie Scruggs
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. A. October 6, 2026 ID 26-8547
  7. 1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
  8. 2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
  9. A. Monthly Report of Privilege Taxes for September 2026. ID 26-8529
  10. B. Consider hearing a presentation from Kenneth Havens, President & CEO of A1 McDuffie Sanitation ID 26-8551
  11. 3. PUBLIC AGENDA
  12. A. PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  14. A. Consider adopting an Order to Set a Date of November 17, 2026 to conduct a public hearing in regards to the properties listed to determine whether or not the properties are in such a state of being unsecured and dilapidated so as to be a menace to the public health of the community: A. David Kux & Jill Kux, unsecured residence at 3812 Yale Ave. PPIN 8792 Ward 3 B. Leon Powe, dilapidated residence at 405 Sandy T. Gavin Ave. PPIN 9710 Ward5 C. Loulene Miles Harrison, dilapidated residence at 1139 Anderson St. PPIN 13069 Ward 7 ID 26-8555
  15. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
  16. A. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on October 20, 2026 in regards to a property located at 612 W. 29th St., belonging to Parker McCurley, to determine whether or not the residence is in such an unsecured state so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 3. ID 26-8553
  17. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to conduct a public hearing on October 20, 2026 in regards to a property located at 1228 Old Amy Rd., belonging to Lucille Davis, to determine whether or not the residence is in such a state of dilapidation so as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community. Property is located in Ward 2. ID 26-8554
  18. B. CITIZENS HEARING
  19. C. CITIZENS FORUM
  20. 4. POLICY AGENDA
  21. A. Consider adopting an Order requesting that Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept 6 Howard Industry Laptop Computers from the District Attorney’s Office. ID 26-8545
  22. B. Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the administration to establish just compensation and sign certification for the 2023 RAISE Grant Project, Completing Downtown Laurel Improvements - Contract 1. ID 26-8531
  23. C. Consider approving the Second Reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAUREL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 15: OFFENSES TO ADD ARTICLE IV. REGULATING INSTITUTIONAL DISCHARGE TRANSPORTATION INTO THE CITY OF LAUREL; REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTS TO SHELTERS AND SOCIAL-SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; REQUIRING CONFIRMED ACCEPTANCE WHEN AN ORGANIZATION IS REPRESENTED AS A RECEIVING DESTINATION; PROHIBITING UNSAFE DROP-OFFS, CIRCUMVENTION, AND FALSE REPRESENTATIONS; PROTECTING REPORTING EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, REFERRALS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ID 26-8530
  24. D. Consider adopting an Order Regarding Ratification of an Emergency Order Authorizing Use of Professional Services for the Inspection Department. ID 26-8536
  25. E. Consider adopting a Resolution Adopting an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Related to the Mississippi Home Corporation FY2026 Grant for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction ID 26-8534
  26. F. Consider adopting a Order Accepting Proposal and Authorizing Contract for Administrative Services Related to the City of Laurel’s Application to the Mississippi Home Corporation Grant FY2026 for Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Project Should Funds Be Awarded. ID 26-8548
  27. G. Consider adopting a Resolution Adopting The Minority and Women Business Enterprise Policy Statement Related to the Mississippi HOME Corporation Grant For Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction ID 26-8533
  28. H. Consider adopting a RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE DESIGNATION OF THE CITY'S OBLIGATION IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $268,904.52 UNDER A MUNICIPAL LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI AND CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF MERIDIAN AS A "QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATION" PURSUANT TO SECTION 265(B)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES. ID 26-8538
  29. I. Consider adopting a Resolution to Consider Authorizing Application for the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and Execution of Documents Necessary for the Acceptance and Implementation of the Grant Should It Be Awarded ID 26-8535
  30. J. Consider adopting an Order requesting that Laurel Police Department be allowed to accept donations from local businesses. ID 26-8532
  31. K. Consider adopting an Order authorizing Laurel Police apply for the 2026 Patrick Leahy Bullet Proof Vest Grant in the amount of $10,211.30. ID 26-8546
  32. L. Consider adopting an Order authorizing Laurel Police Department to apply for the FY 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Solicitation Grant in the amount of $5,000. ID 26-8556
  33. M. Consider adopting an Order accepting donation of Football Scoreboard for use at Oak Park Football Stadium from Rodney Jarvis, Jarvis Signs. ID 26-8502
  34. N. Consider adopting an Order to reclassify the Laurel Train Depot Facility Worker III position (R03) to Facility Worker II (R02) to ensure consistency in classifications and pay grades across City facilities. ID 26-8552
  35. O. Consider adopting an Order to accept a proposal submitted by Certified Sports Turf Services for maintenance of City of Laurel Athletic Fields. ID 26-8549
  36. P. Consider adopting an Order to approve certain budget amendments to FY 2026 budget. ID 26-8550
  37. Q. Consider adopting an Order to approve Tourism Tax transfer to the Magnolia Center for Fiscal Year 2026. ID 26-8540
  38. R. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve credit allowance for a list of insolvent and delinquent taxpayers of business personal property taxes due to Jones County, City of Laurel for year 2025 pursuant to the provisions of MS Code § 27-49-1, as amended. ID 26-8539
  39. S. Consider adopting an Order to approve publication of Fiscal Year 2026 Solid Waste Revenue & Expenditures Report. ID 26-8541
  40. T. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, LLC - Live Production for Ad Valorem Tax exemption for a period of (10) ten years. ID 26-8526
  41. U. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8542
  42. V. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Feed Mill for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of ten years. ID 26-8544
  43. W. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, LLC - Live Production for Ad Valorem Tax exemption for a period of (9) nine years. ID 26-8525
  44. X. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Processing Plant for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of nine years. ID 26-8537
  45. Y. Consider adopting an Initial Resolution to approve the application of Wayne-Sanderson Farms LLC Feed Mill for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period of nine years. ID 26-8543
  46. Z. Consider adopting an Order to approve Demo Assessments for the following properties: A. Demolition of property assessed to Frederick Lawrence, at 124 W. 19th St. Total cost, including $50.00 administrative fee, $26.00 recording fee, $26.00 judgement fee and $27.00 judgement release fee $5, 128.00 Ward 4 ID 26-8559
  47. AA. Consider adopting an Order to approve Lot Cleaning Assessments for the following properties: A. Cleaning of property assessed to James M. Heidelberg % Michael Heidelberg, at 2 Lots S. of 204 N. 17th Ave. Total assessed cost $115.46 Ward 1 B. Cleaning of property assessed to Easthaven Investors Inc, at 1224 W. 11th St. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 2 C. Cleaning of property assessed to James C. McCormick Et Al, at 221 S. Meridian Ave. Total assessed cost $87.73 Ward 5 D. Cleaning of property assessed to Billy Earl Turner, at 706 E. 9th St. Total assessed cost $109.21 Ward 5 E. Cleaning of property assessed to Easthaven Investors Inc., at 209 S. Dr. Deborrah Hyde Ave. Total assessed cost $95.35 Ward 5 F. Cleaning of property assessed to Felicia Robinson Est % Roosevelt Pearson, at 623 E. Kingston St. Total assessed cost $ 87.73 Ward 5 ID 26-8560
  48. 5. ROUTINE AGENDA
  49. A. Consider adopting an Order to Ratify Approval of notice of November 12, 2026 for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing meeting. ID 26-8558
  50. B. Consider adopting a Resolution to approve the Claims Docket. ID 26-8557
  51. 51 EXECUTIVE SESSION

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