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City of McComb Work Session | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Vacant Properties Pose Safety Risks; Council Considers Nuisance Property Action
Concerns were raised about vacant and dilapidated properties contributing to crime and posing safety risks. Specifically, Community City Apartments on White Boulevard, consisting of eight vacant buildings with homeless encampments, and a property at 5th and Nebraska, which has been a site of fires and has no power or water, were highlighted. The council discussed the disconnect between police and planning departments regarding these nuisance properties and the potential need for court action. The police department acknowledges issues with revolving doors at problematic properties and lack of consistency in enforcement. The Planning Department is involved in boarding up properties, but poor boarding practices lead to re-entry. Community City Apartments have been approved for renovation, but there are financial and permit-related delays. The discussion also touched on the effectiveness of neighborhood watch programs and the challenges of code enforcement and owner accountability.
Waste Management Contract for 2026 Discussed, Service Details for Housing Authority Residents Clarified
The City Council is considering a waste management contract with Waste Management for the year 2026. Key discussions revolved around service levels for housing authority residents, including once-a-week service and the provision of extra carts, with the housing authority covering the cost. Concerns were raised about billing, service consistency across different housing authorities, and the placement of trash receptacles to avoid blocking driveways. For residents with homes, the placement of bins was also a point of discussion. The city is not set up to bill individual residents, so the housing authority will be billed directly. Waste Management confirmed they would send special trucks for rear-wood service. There was also confusion regarding existing dumpster contracts for the housing authority in other locations.
City Council Grapples with Financial Audit Costs and Timeline; Budget Amendment Likely Needed
The city is facing challenges with its financial books, with an ongoing effort to reconcile and audit past years. The current expenditure of $60,000 for BDO, a consultant agency, is to assist in cleaning up financial records for the calendar year. There is a discrepancy regarding whether this amount is part of a previously negotiated set rate or an hourly billing. The audit of the 2022 books is still in progress, with a target completion date of the end of the current month for both 2022 and 2023 audits. The process involves creating financial statements and then auditing them, which are separate activities. The lack of proper financial records from previous years has made the process extensive and time-consuming. A budget amendment will be required to cover these costs, necessitating a public hearing. The city's general fund has limited resources, raising questions about where the remaining funds will come from.
Main Street Association Grant Update: MOU, Workshop, and Funding Secured
A representative from the Main Street Association, Brandon Andrew, provided an update on a grant, mentioning the need for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Attorney Collins prepared a version of the MOU, and the state template was also considered. A workshop is scheduled for the following Tuesday, requiring city representation for both the Main Street Association and the city to understand execution guidelines from the Mississippi Development Authority and State Association. The city is seeking to establish a project-by-project approval process and potentially a phased application schedule. Funding for a $100,000 matching fund for the grant has been identified, pending discussion with the city attorney regarding the exact source of funds. A travel request for a representative to attend a workshop in Johnson on July 15th (starting at 8:30 AM) was mentioned.
Demolition Project Costs Exceed Budget; Funding and Property Ownership Concerns Raised
The council discussed the demolition of multiple properties, including commercial buildings and residential homes. The estimated cost for demolishing residential properties is around $27,000-$29,000 after removing commercial properties from the scope. The CA's spending authority is $50,000, with board action required for projects over $75,000. The city is exploring options to get costs below the $75,000 threshold to avoid bidding, but legal counsel advised against deliberately manipulating project scope to avoid bidding requirements. The demolition budget is approximately $30,000-$40,000, leading to questions about funding for projects exceeding this amount. Concerns were raised about the long-term responsibility for cleared properties, potential environmental hazards like asbestos, and the effectiveness of placing liens on owners who do not maintain the properties. The process for obtaining bids and quotes was also clarified, with bids required for projects over $75,000 and quotes for those under.
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