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Tupelo City Council // 7-7-2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
New Ordinance Clarifies and Categorizes Congregate Living Facilities
The City Council passed an ordinance to update definitions and standards for congregate living facilities. The ordinance clarifies these facilities within the rental housing program, categorizing them into three types: Congregate Living One (up to five occupants, no on-site services), Congregate Living Two (six to sixteen residents, with on-site services/supervision), and Congregate Living Three (more than sixteen residents, institutional settings with continuous staffing). The ordinance includes site plan standards for landscaping, buffering, and parking, and distinguishes these from Airbnbs. Tanner Newman provided a detailed explanation of the ordinance, its categories, and the approval processes which vary by zoning district and may require public hearings for neighbors.
Six Parcels on North Gloucester Street Rezoned for Regional Commercial Use
The City Council approved a request to rezone six parcels of property located off North Gloucester Street from AO Agricultural Open to RC Regional Commercial. The parcels are identified by specific parcel numbers: 084S-18-001-18, 084S-18-001-04, 084S-18-001-19, 083U-07-066-06, 083U-07-003-00, and 083U-07-005-00. The motion to approve was made by Janet Gaston and seconded by Nettie Davis.
Emergency Services Agreement Approved for Tupelo Aquatic Center
The City Council approved an emergency services agreement with Snyder Electric Buildings America Incorporated for the Tupelo Aquatic Center, authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement, subject to legal approval of design parameters. A motion to approve was made by Bentley Nolan and seconded by Janet Gaston.
Tupelo City Council Elects New President and Vice President Amidst Procedural Discussion
The Tupelo City Council elected Lynn Bryan as the new City Council President and Bentley Nolan as the new City Council Vice President. The discussion surrounding the election process involved clarification on whether the positions rotate or are determined by nomination and vote, with members sharing historical practices and understanding of the rules.
Tupelo City Council Approves FY 2026 Budget Amendment with Multiple Allocations
The City Council approved Budget Amendment Number 6 for FY 2026. Key highlights include appropriations for mowing equipment ($32,000 from auction proceeds), excavator repairs ($16,994 from insurance money), bucket truck repairs ($26,528), and a transfer of $6,200 from services to supplies in the Park and Rec Department. Significant capital fund allocations include $1,452,291 for preliminary engineering on three railroad projects and $215,000 for drainage projects and right-of-way supplies. Insurance funds of $225,885 were received for the destroyed fire department training facility, earmarked for site leveling. The ESCO project will be funded with GO bonds totaling $7,715,476.
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