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Meeting of the Southaven, Mississippi Mayor and Board of Aldermen - July 7, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
FBI Lease Amended to Include Federal Anti-DEI Statement
The board approved a resolution to amend the FBI lease, incorporating an anti-DEI statement required by federal agencies pursuant to President Trump's executive order. This amendment does not alter any of the existing terms of the lease regarding the amount, length, or duration. Authorization was given for the mayor or city official Caleb to sign the revised lease.
City Council Approves Claims Docket, Utility Leak Adjustments, and Personnel Docket
The board approved the claims docket in the amount of $3,227,342.62, including demand tax. This represents a payment of outstanding financial obligations. The board also approved the utility bill leak adjustment docket, which pertains to adjustments made for customers experiencing leaks. Lastly, the board approved the personnel docket, indicating actions taken regarding city staff.
City Adopts New Drug Testing Policy for Law Enforcement Officers Following State Mandate
An amendment to the employee handbook was discussed to align with revised Mississippi Code sections 45-6-16 and 45-6-17, which mandate follow-up testing for law enforcement officers who test positive for illegal drugs. The new policy requires employers to use hair follicle analysis if an officer disputes the results of a standard drug test. The city's revised policy will utilize federal cutoff levels for hair follicle analysis, ensuring consistency with Mississippi law for these follow-up tests for police officers. Authorization was requested to approve the handbook amendment.
City Granted Authority to Clean Private Properties
The board approved a resolution to adopt authority to clean private property as presented. This resolution grants the city the power to clean private properties that meet certain criteria, presumably related to neglect or blight, as outlined in the presented documentation. This action aims to maintain neighborhood standards and potentially address properties that negatively impact the community.
Bids to be Sought for Beautification Arch Signs at Snowden Grove Park Entrances
The board authorized seeking bids for overhead arch signs at Snowden Grove. These signs are intended to beautify the park's entrances, mirroring designs found at Central Park and Cherry Valley. Three locations are planned: one on Freeman Lane (east side off Malone), one at the Snowden Lane and Nell Road southern entrance, and another on the main Sunset Loop near the first four-way stop. The project will be funded by remaining funds from the 2022 plan.
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