City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday December 15, 2020
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AGENDA
BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall
140 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, Mississippi
1. AGENDA ORDER
2. PRESENTATION AGENDA
A. Mayor’s Report
B. Departmental Report
C. Council's Report
3. PUBLIC AGENDA
Citizens Comments-(Total allotted time 45 minutes)
4. POLICY AGENDA
ORDINANCES (First Reading)
____________A. Ordinance to amend Section 22-2-32(e) of the Code of Ordinances
relating to the Sewer Rate Schedule. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich,
Jr.
{*-121520ALEG}
ORDINANCES (Second Reading)
____________B. Ordinance to amend The Land Development Ordinance, specifically to
amend Section 23-4-3(0) and Section 23-10-2 for regulations
pertaining to Short-Term Rental and Timeshare Uses. Case No. 20-
016, City of Biloxi. Submitted by the Planning Commission.
{*-120120FPC} First reading on December 1, 2020
RESOLUTIONS
____________C. Resolution declaring intent to grant certain tax rebate and tax
increment financing incentives to Biloxi Capital, LLC, to induce private
equity and lenders to commit to financing Biloxi Capital’s proposed
new $700 million, 1,300-room hotel and resort on the former Tivoli
Hotel property on Highway 90 in Biloxi; and for related purposes.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520DLEG}
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4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued
____________D. Resolution declaring the intention of the Governing Body to issue Tax
Increment Financing Bonds of said City in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed seventy-eight million dollars ($78,000,000) to
finance the cost of installing and constructing certain infrastructure
improvements in connection with the redevelopment of the
Broadwater in accordance with the authority granted to municipalities
by the Legislature with respect to tax increment financing (“TIF”) as
set forth in Chapter 45 of Title 21, Mississippi Code of 1972, as
amended, and with respect to the Regional Economic Development
Act (“REDA”) as set forth in Chapter 64 of Title 57, Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended; finding and determining that such Project is a
Project eligible for Tax Increment Financing in accordance with said
TIF Act; directing the holding of a public hearing regarding a Tax
Increment Financing Plan in connection with the Project with notice of
the hearing to be in substantially similar form as the notice attached
as Exhibit “A” to this resolution; authorizing the Mayor to apply to the
Mississippi Development Authority for Certification of Convenience
and necessity for the Project under the REDA Act and authorizing the
Mayor to execute an agreement with the Harrison County Board of
Supervisors to form a Regional Alliance under the REDA Act with
terms and conditions in substantially similar form as the agreement
attached as Exhibit “B” to this Resolution; and for related purposes.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520ELEG}
____________E. Resolution granting Conditional Use Approval, to authorize the
construction of a Bulk Fuel/Storage Tank upon two parcels situated
within the WF Waterfront District zone for a property site identified as
1816 Beach Boulevard & 143 McDonnell Avenue. Case No. 20-044,
RW Development, LLC (owner) and Terry Moran (applicant).
Submitted by the Planning Commission.
{*-121520APC} Ward 3
____________F. Resolution to grant Conditional Use Approval, to authorize an existing
residence to be utilized as a Short-Term Rental, for property situated
within an RM-20 Medium-Density Multi-Family Residential Zone and
identified by municipal address 134 Lee Street. Case No. 20-045,
Richard & Rebecca Johnson (owners) and Tanya Darrow (applicant).
Submitted by the Planning Commission.
{*-121520BPC} Ward 1
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4. POLICY AGENDA-Continued
____________G. Resolution to grant Conditional Use approval, to authorize an existing
residence to be utilized as a Short- Term Rental, for property situated
within an NB neighborhood business zone and identified by municipal
address 306 Fourth Street. Case No. 20-046, Andre Huu. Submitted
by the Planning Commission.
{*-121520CPC} Ward 1
5. CONSENT AGENDA
____________A. Resolution continuing the declaration of a State Of Emergency for
Hurricane Zeta in the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, and authorizing the
Mayor to do all things reasonable and necessary to protect the
immediate health and safety of the City's citizens; and for related
purposes. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520AEXC}
____________B. Resolution authorizing settlement of claim by Allen Douglas Hale.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520CLEG}
____________C. Resolution authorizing purchase of sidearm by retiring member of the
Biloxi Police Department (Daniel Brown). Introduced by Mayor A.M.
Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520APD}
____________D. Resolution accepting donation of a Crown Forklift from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives by the City of Biloxi Police Department. Introduced by
Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520BPD}
____________E. Resolution to approve and authorize the lowest and best quote
received to replace the shade structure at Point Cadet from J.A.
Dawson in the total amount of $16,025.28. Funding: DE 171 Hurricane
Nate. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520APUR}
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5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
____________F. Resolution to approve and authorize the lowest and best quote
received to replace the shade structure at Miramar Park from Jefcoat
Construction in the total amount of $35,525.00. Funding: DE 171
Hurricane Nate. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520BPUR}
____________G. Resolution authorizing payment to Gulf Regional Planning
Commission. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520ACON}
____________H. Resolution authorizing entry into First Amendment to Tri-Party
Agreement for Downtown Housing Incentive Grant and Related
Services, by and among the City of Biloxi, Edward R. Evans, Jr. and
Gulf Coast Main Street Corporation d/b/a Biloxi Main Street District, a
Mississippi non-profit corporation. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520BCON}
____________I. Resolution authorizing entry into Second Amendment to Tri-Party
Agreement for Downtown Housing Incentive Grant and Related
Services, by and among the City of Biloxi, JTG Properties, LLC and
Gulf Coast Main Street Corporation d/b/a Biloxi Main Street District, a
Mississippi non-profit corporation. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520CCON}
____________J. Resolution authorizing entry into First Amendment to Tri-Party
Agreement for Downtown Housing Incentive Grant and Related
Services, by and among the City of Biloxi, Michael Griffin, Angela
Griffin and Gulf Coast Main Street Corporation d/b/a Biloxi Main Street
District, a Mississippi non-profit corporation. Introduced by Mayor A.M.
Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520DCON}
____________K. Resolution authorizing renewal of CMT Advantage Software
Maintenance Plan Agreement with CrossMatch Technologies, Inc. for
CrossMatch. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520ECON}
____________L. Resolution authorizing entry into Sparklight Business Fiber Services
Agreement with Sparklight f/k/a CableOne for the provision of internet
data services. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520FCON}
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5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
____________M. Resolution authorizing renewal of software as a Service Agreement
with PowerDetails, LLC. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520GCON}
____________N. Resolution authorizing renewal of terms of use and service
subscription with Callyo for Callyo. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich,
Jr. {*-121520HCON}
____________O. Resolution authorizing Change Order No. Two (2) to Standard Form of
Agreement with SCI, Inc. for Capital Project No. 994: Woolmarket
Road East Drain. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520ICON}
____________P. Resolution authorizing entry into Tidelands Award Grant Agreement
with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources ("MDMR"),
accepting said Grant and amending the municipal budget for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2021, to recognize grant funds into the
budget for Capital Project No. 1069 Kuhn Street Boat Ramp.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520JCON}
____________Q. Resolution authorizing entry into Tidelands Award Grant Agreement
with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (“MDMR”),
accepting said Grant and amending the municipal budget for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2021, to recognize grant funds into the
budget for Capital Project No. 1077: Hiller Park Boat Launch.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520KCON}
____________R. Resolution authorizing entry into Tidelands Award Grant Agreement
with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (“MDMR”),
accepting said Grant and amending the municipal budget for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2021, to recognize grant funds into the
budget for Capital Project No. 1076: Eagle Point Clean-Up. Introduced
by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-121520LCON}
____________S. Resolution authorizing entry into Tidelands Award Grant Agreement
with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources ("MDMR"),
accepting said Grant and amending the municipal budget for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2021, to recognize grant funds into the
budget for Capital Project No. 1054: Eagle Point Park Development.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520MCON}
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5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
____________T. Resolution amending Resolution No. 541-20 authorizing entry into
Volume Licensing Agreement with Dell, Inc. and/or Microsoft
Corporation for the licensing of Microsoft products City-wide.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520NCON}
____________U. Resolution authorizing Fourth Amendment to Fire Extinguisher
Maintenance Agreement with Southern Fire Sprinkler, Inc. Introduced
by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520OCON}
____________V. Resolution authorizing renewal of Agreement for Equipment
Maintenance and Addendum with C&A Associates, Inc. for Padtrax
and associated thermal printers utilized by the Biloxi Police
Department. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520PCON}
____________W. Resolution authorizing renewal of Maintenance Agreement with
ConvergeOne for Syn-Apps. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520QCON}
____________X. Resolution authorizing renewal of VMWare License with
ConvergeOne. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520RCON}
____________Y. Resolution authorizing renewal of maintenance services with
ConvergeOne for the City of Biloxi’s firewall. Introduced by Mayor A.M.
Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520SCON}
____________Z. Resolution authorizing continuation of Cisco Support Services for
Smartnet, provided by ConvergeOne f/k/a Venture technologies in
connection with City-wide maintenance of network switches.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520TCON}
____________AA. Resolution authorizing contract between the City of Biloxi, Mississippi
and Back Bay Mission for low income housing rehabilitation program.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520UCON}
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5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
____________BB. Resolution authorizing renewal and execution of Memorabilia Loan
Agreement with Hard Rock Cafe International (STP), Inc. Introduced
by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520XCON}
____________CC. Resolution authorizing entry into agreements with OptumHealth Care
Solutions, LLC and Health Contributions, LLC for participation in
reimbursement plan with UnitedHealthcare for memberships at the
Donal Snyder Community Center. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520YCON}
____________DD. Resolution accepting the proposal of David O'Neal and authorizing
entry into Concession Services Agreement for concession services for
the Biloxi Sports Complex and Donal Snyder Community Center.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520ZCON}
____________EE. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1004: Fire Station
No. 7, 8, & 10 Design. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520AACON}
____________FF. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1019: Municipal
Building Roof Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520BBCON}
____________GG. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1027: Fire Station
No. 10. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520CCCON}
____________HH. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1042: Ellzey Place
Extension. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520DDCON}
____________II. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1060: Churchill Drive
Ditch and transfer the remaining balance to Capital Project No. 1025:
Citywide Street Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520EECON}
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5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
____________JJ. Resolution authorizing request for reallocation of remaining balances
of Tidelands Grant Awards to Capital Project No. 1077: Hiller Park
Boat Launch. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520FFCON}
____________KK. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1037: Old Brick
House Sidewalk. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520GGCON}
____________LL. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021, to close Capital Project No. 1072: Wave Outfalls.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520HHCON}
____________MM. Resolution authorizing entry into Merchant Agreement with
Bandwango, Inc. to participate in Bandwango's attractions pass
program for the City of Biloxi Lighthouse. Introduced by Mayor A.M.
Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520IICON}
____________NN. Resolution requesting the assistance of Harrison County and the City
of Gulfport in the repair of Debuys Road. Introduced by Mayor A.M.
Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520JJCON}
____________OO. Resolution declaring Thursday, December 31, 2020, as a One Time
Discretionary Holiday for the City of Biloxi Employees, except for
emergency personnel. Introduced by Council President Nathan
Barrett.
{*-121520COU}
____________PP. Resolution to establish the City Council monthly meeting schedule for
the 2021 calendar year. Introduced by Council President Nathan
Barrett.
{*-121520ACOU}
____________QQ. Resolution authorizing the Biloxi Fire Department to apply for grant
monies from the Walmart Grant Foundation for Annual Kids Fire
Safety Camp in the amount of $2,500.00 with no cost match.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520AFD}
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5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
____________RR. Resolution authorizing addendum to extend time to Preliminary
Engineering Services Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Capital
Project No. 1071: Atkinson Road Traffic Study. Introduced by Mayor
A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520KKCON}
____________SS. Resolution authorizing purchase of sidearm by retiring member of the
Biloxi Police Department (James D. Owens). Introduced by Mayor
A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520CPD}
____________TT. Resolution partially rescinding Resolution No. 460-20 regarding legal
proceedings for eminent domain of property needed for the Popps
Ferry Extension Project. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520BLEG}
____________UU. Resolution declaring two fire trucks surplus for purposes of sale.
Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr.
{*-121520FLEG}
6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS
____________A. Allegiant Equities, LLC, 1110M-01-002.000/2660 Beach Boulevard
____________B. Catherine S. Souris, 1210I-01-020.000/0 Rodenberg Avenue
____________C. R.W. Development, LLC, 1210J-02-017.000I105 McDonnell Avenue
____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-121520RTN}
Section 1: To accept bids submitted by each vendor in the amount shown below as
the lowest and/or best bid based on the recommendation of the Executive Branch to accept
each such bid as follows:
A. (Purchase No. 1) Police Department- Boots/Shoes
VENDOR – Midsouth Solutions
AMOUNT – See Bid
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7. ROUTINE AGENDA- Continued
Section 2: To authorize special assessment to code enforcement action taken to
clean the following parcels:
A. CITY PARCEL NO.: 1410I-06-107.000
OWNED BY: John & Edith Garcia
ADDRESS: 5141 Sandy Forge Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46221
CONTRACTOR: Mike Supple
RESOLUTION NO.: 622-20
ASSESSMENT AMOUNT: $389.00
Section 3: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No.
2021C-02, in the amount of $1,391,797.40, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the
Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims.
Section 4: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claims No. 11-
2021, in the amount of $3,635,450.84 to Payroll, Fringes, and PERS, attached as Exhibit
"B" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims.
Section 5: To authorize approval of claims listed on the docket of claim No. 01-2021,
in the amount of $1,037,238.29 for distributed funds collected from Gaming and Property
Taxes attached as Exhibit “C” and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay
said claims.
Section 6: The foregoing warrants that are being approved cannot be released until
funds have been received by the City of Biloxi and have been deposited into the bank.
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