Tupelo City Council // 8-18-2026

The Tupelo City Council held its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. Key discussions included approval of a $1,000 budget allocation to promote the Dutyburger Festival, establishment of a new bank account for the 2026 GEO bond, and authorization for the mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church project. The council also approved bid awards and contracts for infrastructure projects, including bridge repairs on Colonial Estates Road and Ranken Boulevard, and the South Beamster Lake Road box cover project. Additionally, a 2% retail electric rate increase was approved for the City of Tupelo Water and Light Department, effective October 1, 2026, to address rising material and labor costs. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition matters.