Meeting of the Southaven, Mississippi Mayor and Board of Aldermen - August 4, 2026

The City of Southaven, Mississippi Board of Aldermen held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. Key items included a task order with Urban Arch for the development of an indoor tennis complex concept, with options for 8, 10, or 12 courts, and a sole source purchase resolution for a specialized crawler cable and installation totaling $9,500. The board also approved a sole source purchase of a thermoplastic detail striper and trailer for $377,030.73, and authorized an interlocal agreement for a creek pipeline study with a cost share not to exceed $12,000. Additionally, the board approved resurfacing projects funded through the federal MPO program and discussed infrastructure improvements such as the Johns Creek Bridge project and the I-55 widening project. Motions to approve claims totaling over $4.6 million and various planning and zoning applications were also passed. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss claims, litigation, property easements, economic development, and personnel matters without action.