City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday March 25, 2025

Click here for AGENDA Special Meetings and BILOXI CITY COUNCIL MEETING Previous Agendas Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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) ____________A. Public Hearing to consider an appeal filed on behalf of Jennuwine Entertainment, LLC requesting a reversal of the decision by the Special Events Committee to deny a Special Event Application for Bikin' the Beach. Jason Stearman, Jennifer Miller, and Kylee Gilmore (applicants). (See item 4B for exhibits) (Total allotted time 30 minutes- 10 minutes appellant, 15 minutes opposition and 5 minutes rebuttal) 4. POLICY AGENDA ORDINANCES (Second Reading) ____________A. Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article 14 Municipal Facilities of the Code of Ordinances, Biloxi, Mississippi, of 1992. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-031825LCON} First reading on March 18, 2025 RESOLUTIONS ____________B. Resolution affirming the denial of Special Event Application submitted by Jennuwine Entertainment, LLC for Bikin’ the Beach on June 12-15, 2025. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525BLEG} 5. CONSENT AGENDA ____________A. Resolution authorizing the submission of outstanding debts for collection through the Local Government Debt Collections Setoff Act. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525ALEG} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  March 25, 2025 Page |2 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________B. Resolution authorizing reduction of facility rental fees for Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525ACD} ____________C. Resolution authorizing reduction of rental fees for Pink Heart Funds. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525APR} ____________D. Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security FY2025 by the City of Biloxi Police Department Bomb Squad in the amount of $100,000.00 with no cost match. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525APD} ____________E. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase of Two (2) 2025 Big Tex Utility Trailers from Lewis Trailer Sales for use by the Public Works Department in the total amount of $16,015.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525APUR} ____________F. Resolution authorizing the one-source purchase of Nine (9) Springfield Saint Victor Rifles plus accessories for use by the Police Department Sniper Team from High Caliber Guns in the total amount of $9,891.00. Funding: Police Department Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525BPUR} ____________G. Resolution authorizing the one-source purchase of services to re-finish wooden floors on the Saenger Theatre stage by Coast Wood Floors in the total amount $22,150.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525CPUR} ____________H. Resolution authorizing the lowest and best quote received for the purchase and installation of One (1) 100A Outdoor Power Panel to be located at Biloxi City Hall from Lamey Electric Inc. for use by the Public Works Department in the total amount of $6,685.00. Funding: Public Works Budget. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525DPUR} ____________I. Resolution authorizing purchase of Cisco SmartNet subscription from Metrix Solutions, LLC to protect City network switches and servers. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525ACON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  March 25, 2025 Page |3 5. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued ____________J. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to provide sufficient funds to make payments under that certain Tri- Party Agreement for Commercial Redevelopment Incentive Grant and Related by and among the City of Biloxi, X3 Tango, LLC and Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Inc. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525BCON} ____________K. Resolution for acquisition of easements in connection with Capital Project No. 1089: Pass Road & Rodenberg Signal. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525CCON} ____________L. Resolution authorizing purchase of e-citation software licenses and equipment for use by the Police Department from Tyler Technologies. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525DCON} ____________M. Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program for funding to be utilized in connection with Capital Project No. 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525ECON} ____________N. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to reflect legal expenses in connection with Capital Project No. 913: Popps Ferry Extension. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525FCON} ____________O. Resolution authorizing release of claims and amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to recognize funds received. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525GCON} ____________P. Resolution amending the municipal budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to transfer funds to Capital Project 1107: Saenger Theatre Interior Repairs. Introduced by Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr. {*-032525HCON} {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.  March 25, 2025 Page |4 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS ____________7. ROUTINE AGENDA {*-032525RTN} SECTION ONE: To authorize approval of the claims listed on the docket of claims No. 2025F-02, in the amount of $ 5,229,435.65, attached as Exhibit "A" and to authorize the Mayor and/or Municipal Clerk to pay said claims. SECTION TWO: 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. {*}-Denotes document name for internet access http://biloxi.ms.us Also available in alternative format.