Tupelo City Council // 6-16-2026

The Tupelo City Council held its regular meeting on June 16, 2026, addressing various community and municipal matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a contract with HDR for preliminary engineering services under RFQ 2026-019PW, authorization to submit a grant application for rail safety improvements for fiscal year 2526, and approval of an emergency sole source contract for public drainage repairs involving electronic metering equipment. The council also reviewed and approved properties for demolition, with some properties removed or tabled due to probate or litigation issues. Additionally, the council acknowledged the assignment of Head Start program coordinator responsibilities from Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. to Delta Health Alliance, Inc. Discussions included community development initiatives such as the Find Your Tupelo talent attraction platform and public safety measures involving license plate reader data access. The meeting concluded with motions to enter executive session to discuss potential property purchases, indicating forthcoming procurement actions.