Special Called Budget August 18, 2026

The City of Biloxi held a Special Called Budget meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing on budget requests and funding allocations for various community organizations and city services. Key procurement-related discussions included funding requests from the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, CASA of South Mississippi, Biloxi Main Street, the Women's Resource Center, the library system, and the Coast Transit Authority (CTA). The museum requested maintaining current funding levels to support preservation and educational programs. CASA emphasized the critical need for continued funding to support child advocacy services. Biloxi Main Street discussed a potential $625,000 grant opportunity requiring city match funding. The library system highlighted the impact of potential budget cuts on services and state funding eligibility. CTA presented detailed operational costs and funding sources, noting the importance of local government contributions for transit services, including fixed routes and senior transportation. Council members expressed concerns about budget constraints and the need to balance funding across departments, with particular attention to the library system and transit services. No formal votes on budget allocations were recorded in the transcript, but the meeting included motions to adopt the agenda and adjourn.