Special Called Oct. 6, 2026

The City of Biloxi held a special-called workshop on October 6, 2026, to discuss potential projects for the General Obligation Bond Series 2026. The council adopted the workshop agenda by a 5–0 vote. The administration reported approximately $16.1 million available against a project list totaling about $18.827 million and noted that at least 80% of bond funds must be spent within three years. Council members debated whether to prioritize urgent public-safety building repairs and the original $10 million bond purpose before advancing other projects.

The discussion covered estimated costs and possible funding sources, but the workshop did not award new contracts or formally approve projects; individual proposals would return to the council for votes. The sand-filter replacement, estimated at $182,000, had already been approved and contracted. Council members expressed general support for considering a $30,000 Creole Cottage roof replacement, the Public Safety Building roof (estimated at $1.6 million), and a group of roof, HVAC, and generator projects with an estimated total of roughly $4.565 million. Other items included a proposed $1.5 million city share for Shriners Boulevard widening, Wool Market Acres water and sewer improvements, and drainage and sewer work. The city also discussed pursuing grants or other funding, including an MDOT funding match for Shriners Boulevard. A further workshop was planned for October 20 to continue setting priorities; the transcript ends during discussion of the East Biloxi recreation building.