Special Called meeting May 12, 2026

The City of Biloxi held a special called meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on discussing the allocation and management of funds received from the Mississippi Department of Revenue under the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act (MIMA). Key procurement-related topics included the prioritization of infrastructure projects such as water meter replacements, construction of a citywide water meter building, road construction to support ongoing housing developments, and water line replacements in various subdivisions. The council reviewed a detailed list of projects with associated costs, including an $8.3 million addition for the West Biloxi Library, and discussed the use of general obligation bonds and state revolving loan funds (SRF) to finance these projects. The meeting also addressed the timing and amount of MIMA payments, the flexibility in reallocating funds based on emerging priorities, and the need for careful scheduling to comply with state requirements. Questions were raised about the water department's funding challenges and the impact on infrastructure maintenance. The council emphasized the importance of timely spending to avoid losing allocated funds and considered potential grant opportunities and congressional appropriations to supplement funding. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after thorough discussion of these procurement and budget matters.