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06-18-07 Public Hearing, Unsafe PropertiesPUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF CITY HALL, PURSUANT TO ORDER ADOPTED MAY 8, 2007, AT MINUTE BOOK 2007-3/336-337. PUBLIC HEARING
HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL
4:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007
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06-05-07 AmendmentAMENDMENT TO THE JUNE 5, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Add Policy Agenda Item VI-11 at the request of the Administration as follows: VI-11 Adopt a Resolution appointing Ivory L. Williams as Director of Urban Development, effective July 2, 2007. 06-05-07 AgendaAGENDA HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. JUNE 5, 2007 I. Call to Order II. Call to Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Order IV. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 8, 22 and 24, 2007 V. PRESENTATION AGENDA VI. POLICY AGENDA 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the adoption and implementation of the "Tax Increment Financing Plan of 2007, City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (S&K @ Sullivan-Kilrain Project)." 2. Adopt Resolution determining the following properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the health and safety of the community and providing a specified period of time to remove violations per the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Manager. (See Attached) 3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and approving the execution and distribution of a preliminary official statement for the sale of general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2007 (the "Bonds"), of the City; to raise money for the purpose of refunding certain maturities of the City's outstanding general obligation bonds, Series 1998, issued in the original principal amount of $9,500,000 (the "1998 Bonds") maturing in the years 2008 through 2018, both inclusive (the "Refunded Bonds"); authorizing and approving the issuance of the bonds; approving the form of and execution of a bond purchase agreement for the sale of the bonds; authorizing and approving the form of, execution and distribution of an official statement pertaining to the bonds; approving the selection of First Security Bank, Batesville, Mississippi, as escrow agent under the terms and provisions of the escrow agreement; authorizing the notification to First Security Bank, Batesville, Mississippi, paying agent for the 1998 Bonds, regarding the refunding of the bonds; authorizing and approving the actions of Samuel W. Keyes, Jr. Esquire, with Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, Pllc, Jackson, Mississippi (the "Bond Counsel") and/or the Escrow Agent in making the initial application to Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Public Debt, Division of Special Investments, Parkersburg, West Virginia for United States Treasury Securities - State And Local Government Series (The "Slgs") in connection with the requirements of the escrow agreement by and between the City and the Escrow Agent; authorizing the Escrow Agent to finalize the application for the Slgs; and for related purposes. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (the "City"), in the principal amount of not to exceed six million five hundred forty-five thousand dollars ($6,545,000) to raise money for the purpose of current refunding of certain maturities of the city s outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, dated March 1, 1998, issued in the original principal amount of $9,500,000. 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (the "City"), in the principal amount of not to exceed six million five hundred forty-five thousand dollars(545,000) to raise money for the purpose of current refunding of certain maturities of the City's outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, dated March 1, 1998, issued in the original principal amount of $9,500,000. 5. Adopt the June 5, 2007 Amendments to the budget for the City of Hattiesburg for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; and adopt resolution authorizing publication of amendments for funds in excess of 10% of the original appropriation fund balance. 6. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Requisition Number 6 from the Project Fund Construction Account in connection with that certain Loan Agreement dated as of June 28, 2006 by and between the Mississippi Development Bank and the City of Hattiesburg. 7. Adopt a Resolution appointing Karla Hartfield as Deputy City Clerk, Deputy Tax Collector & Deputy Registrar effective June 5, 2007. 8. Authorize Memorandum of Understanding with MDOT to allow for submission of a 2007 Urban Youth Corps grant program application to fund Parks and Recreation highway beautification program. 9. Authorize Mayor to execute, in triplicate, contracts with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding the 2007 City of Hattiesburg Action Plan in the amount of $635,407 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds and $336,819 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. 10. Authorize publication of Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for 2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant funds, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental requirements at 24CFR Part 58, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). {Entitlement} VII. ROUTINE AGENDA 1. Acknowledge receipt of the monthly budget report for the month ending May 31, 2007, on permanent file in the City Clerk's Office. 2. Acknowledge receipt of two-bid purchase docket report for period of May 1, 2007, through May 29, 2007, as provided for in Section 31-7-13(B) of the Mississippi Code of 1972. 3. Acknowledge the receipt of appointment by City Judge Ed Pittman of Samantha Cressler as Deputy Municipal Court Clerk. 4. Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Levee Repair North and South Lagoon to be published in Local and Statewide newspaper. 5. Authorize and approve issuance of manual check for CDBG Program claim per attached memorandum. {Entitlement} 6. Authorize and approve issuance of manual check for HOME Program claim per attached memorandum. {Entitlement} 7. Approve and authorize issuance of manual checks for American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program claim per the attached memorandum. {Entitlement} 8. Approve the issuance of taxi permit/badge E-075 to Robin Garcia to drive for Yellow Cab Company. 9. Approve Claims Docket for the period ending May 31, 2007. VIII. PUBLIC AGENDA 1. 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06-05-07 AgendaAGENDA HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. JUNE 5, 2007 I. Call to Order II. Call to Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Order IV. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 8, 22 and 24, 2007 V. PRESENTATION AGENDA VI. POLICY AGENDA 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the adoption and implementation of the "Tax Increment Financing Plan of 2007, City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (S&K @ Sullivan-Kilrain Project)." 2. Adopt Resolution determining the following properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the health and safety of the community and providing a specified period of time to remove violations per the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Manager. (See Attached) 3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and approving the execution and distribution of a preliminary official statement for the sale of general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2007 (the "Bonds"), of the City; to raise money for the purpose of refunding certain maturities of the City's outstanding general obligation bonds, Series 1998, issued in the original principal amount of $9,500,000 (the "1998 Bonds") maturing in the years 2008 through 2018, both inclusive (the "Refunded Bonds"); authorizing and approving the issuance of the bonds; approving the form of and execution of a bond purchase agreement for the sale of the bonds; authorizing and approving the form of, execution and distribution of an official statement pertaining to the bonds; approving the selection of First Security Bank, Batesville, Mississippi, as escrow agent under the terms and provisions of the escrow agreement; authorizing the notification to First Security Bank, Batesville, Mississippi, paying agent for the 1998 Bonds, regarding the refunding of the bonds; authorizing and approving the actions of Samuel W. Keyes, Jr. Esquire, with Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, Pllc, Jackson, Mississippi (the "Bond Counsel") and/or the Escrow Agent in making the initial application to Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Public Debt, Division of Special Investments, Parkersburg, West Virginia for United States Treasury Securities - State And Local Government Series (The "Slgs") in connection with the requirements of the escrow agreement by and between the City and the Escrow Agent; authorizing the Escrow Agent to finalize the application for the Slgs; and for related purposes. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (the "City"), in the principal amount of not to exceed six million five hundred forty-five thousand dollars ($6,545,000) to raise money for the purpose of current refunding of certain maturities of the city s outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, dated March 1, 1998, issued in the original principal amount of $9,500,000. 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (the "City"), in the principal amount of not to exceed six million five hundred forty-five thousand dollars(545,000) to raise money for the purpose of current refunding of certain maturities of the City's outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, dated March 1, 1998, issued in the original principal amount of $9,500,000. 5. Adopt the June 5, 2007 Amendments to the budget for the City of Hattiesburg for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; and adopt resolution authorizing publication of amendments for funds in excess of 10% of the original appropriation fund balance. 6. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Requisition Number 6 from the Project Fund Construction Account in connection with that certain Loan Agreement dated as of June 28, 2006 by and between the Mississippi Development Bank and the City of Hattiesburg. 7. Adopt a Resolution appointing Karla Hartfield as Deputy City Clerk, Deputy Tax Collector & Deputy Registrar effective June 5, 2007. 8. Authorize Memorandum of Understanding with MDOT to allow for submission of a 2007 Urban Youth Corps grant program application to fund Parks and Recreation highway beautification program. 9. Authorize Mayor to execute, in triplicate, contracts with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding the 2007 City of Hattiesburg Action Plan in the amount of $635,407 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds and $336,819 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. 10. Authorize publication of Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for 2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant funds, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental requirements at 24CFR Part 58, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). {Entitlement} VII. ROUTINE AGENDA 1. Acknowledge receipt of the monthly budget report for the month ending May 31, 2007, on permanent file in the City Clerk's Office. 2. Acknowledge receipt of two-bid purchase docket report for period of May 1, 2007, through May 29, 2007, as provided for in Section 31-7-13(B) of the Mississippi Code of 1972. 3. Acknowledge the receipt of appointment by City Judge Ed Pittman of Samantha Cressler as Deputy Municipal Court Clerk. 4. Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Levee Repair North and South Lagoon to be published in Local and Statewide newspaper. 5. Authorize and approve issuance of manual check for CDBG Program claim per attached memorandum. {Entitlement} 6. Authorize and approve issuance of manual check for HOME Program claim per attached memorandum. {Entitlement} 7. Approve and authorize issuance of manual checks for American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program claim per the attached memorandum. {Entitlement} 8. Approve the issuance of taxi permit/badge E-075 to Robin Garcia to drive for Yellow Cab Company. 9. Approve Claims Docket for the period ending May 31, 2007. VIII. PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Citizen Forum 06-04-07 Work SessionWORK SESSION AGENDA HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 4, 2007 (Following Agenda Review) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: A-1. GIS (Tri-State Consulting Services) - Bradley A-2.Hattiesburg Wireless (SYSCO) Ware A-3. Review of City-owned properties, Collection of City Fines - Ware A-4. East Jerusalem Project - Delgado A-5. Wade Kennedy Arena-Steve Pruitt Delgado A-6. Mobile Street Renaissance Festival-Sports Event Sponsorship - Delgado AWAITING INFORMATION: B-1. Study of East Hattiesburg-Schools, Housing, Drainage, etc.-Delgado UPDATE AS NEEDED TO KEEP COUNCIL INFORMED: C-1.Electronic Technology-Assessment C-2. Recycle Program-Status Update C-3. CHDO Report C-4. Mississippi Development Bank C-5. Report on conferences, seminars, etc. |
