3.24.2015 jackson city council meeting minutes

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015, 6:00 P.M. 465

BE IT REMEMBERED that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of Jackson,Mississippi was convened at Jackson State University e-Center at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2015,being the fourth Tuesday of said month, when and where the following things were had and doneto wit:

Present:

Absent:

Council Members: De'Keither Stamps, President, Ward 4; MelvinPriester, Jr., Vice- President, Ward 2; Ashby Foote, Ward I; Charles H.Tillman, Ward 5; Tyrone Hendrix, Ward 6 and Margaret Barrett-Simon,Ward 7. Directors: Tony Yarber, Mayor; Kristi Moore, City Clerk; AngelaHarris, Deputy City Clerk; Allice Lattimore, Deputy City Clerk andMonica Joiner, City Attorney.

None.

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The meeting was called to order by President De'Keither Stamps.

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TIle invocation was offered by Pastor Elbert McGowan, Jackson State University CampusPastor.

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President Stamps recognized Dr. Carolyn Meyers, President of Jackson State University, whoprovided greetings and welcome during the meeting.

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President Stamps recognized Mayor Tony Yarber and Council Member Stokes, whointroduced the following individuals during the meeting:

Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. Pastor Jimmie Edwards Friends of Fallen Riders Bishop Ronnie Crudup Rev. Clyde Tate Enoch Sanders

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President Stamps recognized Dr. Patricia Murrain, Director of Speech Communications atJackson State University, who introduced the following students serving internships within theCity of Jackson who provided appropriate remarks:

Brianna Davis thanked Council Member Melvin Priester, Jr. for the opportunity towork under his leadership.

Randrika Henderson thanked Council Member Charles Tillman for the opportunity towork under his leadership.

Whitney Gibson thanked Sheila Byrd, Director of Communications, for the opportunityto work under her leadership.

Delbert Griffin thanked Council Member DeKeither Stamps for the opportunity towork under his leadership.

Justin Willis thanked Council Member De'Keither Stamps for the opportunity to workunder his leadership.

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Terriannah Anderson thanked Council Member Charles Tillman for the opportunityto work under his leadership.

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President Stamps requested that Agenda Items No. 52, 53 and 54 be moved forward on theAgenda. Hearing no objections, the following was presented:

PRESENTATION: WARD THREE PRESENTATION TO MRS. INEVA MAYPITTMAN: Council Member Stokes presented a "Woman of the Year" plaque to Mrs.Ineva May Pittman. Accepting the plague with appropriate remarks was Mrs. InevaMay Pittman.

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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPIHONORING AND COMMENDING REVEREND CLYDE TATE AS ANOUTSTANDING CITIZEN AND VISIONARY LEADER IN THE CITY OFJACKSON. Accepting the Resolution with appropriate remarks was Reverend ClydeTate.

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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPIRECOGNIZING THE COMMERATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEVIETNAM WAR AND "WELCOME HOME" VIETNAM VETERANS YELLOWRIBBON CELEBRATION PROGRAM. Accepting the Resolution with appropriateremarks were Jeffrey McKenzie and Sam Clay.

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President Stamps recognized the following individuals who provided public comments duringthe meeting:

Mary Manogin, a graduate student at Jackson State University, offered proposals forbusiness stabilization within the city of Jackson.

Jordan Carter, a student at Jackson State University, expressed concerns regarding theconditions of the roads, various potholes and the constant boil water alerts.

Kiyadh Burt, a student at Jackson State University, expressed concerns regarding theinfrastructure problem within the city of Jackson.

Jimmie Edwards, pastor of Rosemont Baptist Church, spoke in support of the JacksonHousing Trust Fund.

Shelia Jackson, Executive Director of the Jackson Housing Authority, spoke in favor ofthe Jackson Housing Trust Fund.

Phil Eide, a representative of Hope Enterprises Corporation, spoke in favor of theJackson Housing Trust Fund.

Sarah Perkins expressed concerns regarding Belhaven Springs apartments chargingexcessive water rates to the residents and requested assistance from the City.

Sandee Reynoldson who in support of the recognition towards Vietnam veterans andexpressed concerns regarding charges for 911 service from her phone carrier.

Curtis Boddy, Jr. expressed concerns a water issue on his neighbor's property that'scausing impact to his property.

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Jean Bailey expressed concerns regarding a 13 ft. greenhouse at 918 Bloom St. that'sobscuring her view on her property.

Peggy West requested assistance in re-opening the 2003 murder investigation of her son,Carlos Bell.

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND CHARLES GRAHAMlAA&EPROPERTIES, INC., 761 ARBOR VISTA BLVD., JACKSON, MS 39209 FORTHE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND lOR CUTTING OFGRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ANDREMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICHCONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on January 30, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on November 5,2013 for the following cases: Case# 2011-5168 located in Ward 7;and

WHEREAS, on June 27, 2014, the Jackson Police Department, CommunityImprovement Unit, solicited quotes from the qualified contractors to provide the stated services;and

WHEREAS, on July 22,2014 quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Charles Graham!AA & E Properties,Inc., submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the property located at: I.)235 Lea Circle; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Charles Graham!AA & E Properties, Inc., for theboard-up and securing of structure(s) and/or cutting of grass and weeds and cleaning of theaforementioned parcel was $911.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Charles GrahamlAA & E Properties, Inc. providing the board up and securing ofstructure(s) and cutting of grass and weeds and removal of trash and debris on the statedproperty.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the payment for the said contract be made fromthe Community Improvement Unit's Budget.

Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Barrett-Simon seconded.

Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman.Nays- None.Absent- None.

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND CLEMIE STEWART D/B/A MSYARD BARBER, 173 NORTH WIND DRIVE, MADISON, MS 39110 FOR THEBOARD UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OFGRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ANDREMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICHCONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on October 21, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on August 26,2014 for the following case: Case# 2014-1993 located in Ward 2;and

WHEREAS, the Jackson Police Department has a procedure in which contractorsengaged in providing services related to the remedying of conditions on property that constitute amenace to public health are rotated if the cost of the work to be performed is estimated to be lessthan $5,000.00; and

WHEREAS, according to the order in which the contractors appear on the rotation listand the acceptance of the project, it was determined that Clemie Stewart d/b/a MS Yard Barber,is next in line to provide services and has agreed to provide services for the property located at:1.) 5395 Methodist Farm Road; and

WHEREAS, the services to be provided consist of the board up and securing ofstructure(s) and/or cutting of grass and weeds and cleaning of the aforementioned parcel; and

WHEREAS, the City of Jackson estimated that the value or cost of the service to be$908.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Clemie Stewart d/b/a MS Yard Barber providing the cutting of grass, weed, shrubbery,fence-line, bushes, saplings and removal of trash and debris on the stated property for a sum notto exceed $908.00.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND DONALD M. JONES/JONESLANDSCAPE AND CONTRACTOR SVCS, P. O. BOX 2126, JACKSON, MS39225 FOR THE BOARD UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE AND/OR THECUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVAL OF TRASH AND DEBRISAND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICHCONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March 19, 2013 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on February 12,2013 for the following case: Case# 2011-4356 located in Ward 4;and

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WHEREAS, on June 9, 2014, the Jackson Police Department, Community ImprovementUnit, solicited quotes from the qualified contractors to provide the stated services; and

WHEREAS, on June 24, 2014 quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Donald M. Jones/Jones Landscape andContractor Services, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for theproperty located at: 1.) 2926 LaSalle St; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Donald M. Jones/Jones Landscape and ContractorServices, for the board up and securing of structure and the cutting of grass and weeds andcleaning ofthe aforementioned parcel was $790.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Donald M. Jones/Jones Landscape and Contractor Services providing the board up andsecuring of structure(s) and the cutting of grass, weeds and removal of trash and debris, removalof bricks, tires, bamboo, piles of debris that has been dumped and clean curbside on the statedproperty.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND RICHARD MOMENT D/B/A R&LTRANSPORT, LLC, 510 NORTH PARK LANE, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THEBOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND lOR CUTTING OFGRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ANDREMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICHCONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on August 12, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on May 27,2014 for the following cases: Case# 2013-2681 located in Ward 7; and

WHEREAS, the Jackson Police Department has a procedure in which contractorsengaged in providing services related to the remedying of conditions on property that constitute amenace to public health are rotated if the cost of the work to be performed is estimated to be lessthan $5,000.00; and

WHEREAS, according to the order in which the contractors appear on the rotation listand the acceptance of the project, it was determined that Richard Moment d/b/a R & L Transport,is next in line to provide services and has agreed to provide services for the property located at:1.) 3923 llano Drive/Lot N of3936; and

WHEREAS, the services to be provided consist of the board up and securing ofstructure(s) and/or cutting of grass and weeds and cleaning ofthe aforementioned parcel; and

WHEREAS, the City of Jackson estimated that the value or cost of the service to be$467.00.

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IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Richard Moment d/b/a R & L Transport providing the cutting of grass, weed, shrubbery,fence-line, saplings and removal of trash and debris on the stated property for a sum not toexceed $467.00.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE D/B/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY, THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMEDYING OFCONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACETO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THEMISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on January 30, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on October 15, 2013 for the following case: Case# 2013-2285 located in Ward 5;and


WHEREAS, on July 1, 2014, quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 223 Wacaster Street; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction, for thedemolishing and cleaning of the aforementioned parcel was $ 3,900.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal remains ofburned house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass and weeds onthe stated property.




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WHEREAS, on March II, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on December 3, 2013 for the following case: Case# 2013-2584 located in Ward 5;and


WHEREAS, on July I, 2014, quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: I.) 307 Lawrence Road; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal ofremainsof burned house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass and weeds onthe stated property.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE D/B/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY, THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONSON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLICHEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPICODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on January 7,2014 for the following case: Case# 2013-2165 located in Ward 4; and


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WHEREAS, on July l, 2014, quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police detennined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 918 Lindsey Drive; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal ofstructure(s), foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass and weeds and removal of trashand debris and remedying of conditions on the stated property.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the payment for the said contract be made fromthe Community Development Block Grant's Budget.



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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE D/B/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY, THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONSON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLICHEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPICODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaring certainparcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety and welfarepursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to Administrative Hearing heldon Aprill, 2014 for the following case: Case# 2014-1046 located in Ward 7; and



WHEREAS, the Chief of Police detennined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 511 Grandview Circle; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal of remainsof dilapidated house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass andweeds on the stated property.


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WHEREAS, on January 30, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on October 15,2013 for the following cases: Case# 2013-1883 located in Ward 6;and



WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 3583 Norwood Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction for thedemolishing and cleaning of the aforementioned parcel was $ 2,675.00.





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ORDER AUTHORInNG THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE D/B/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMEDYINGOF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE AMENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TOTHE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March II, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on December 3, 2013 for the following cases: Case# 2013-2587 located in Ward 3;and


WHEREAS, on July I, 2014, quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 3805 Troy Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction, for thedemolishing and cleaning of the aforementioned parcel was $2,650.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal of remainsof burned house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass and weeds onthe stated property.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE D/B/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMEDYINGOF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE AMENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TOTHE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.


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WHEREAS, on July 15,2014, quotes were received by the Office ofthe City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 437 J R Lynch Street; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal of remainsof dilapidated house, storage building, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cuttingof grass and weeds on the stated property.



Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Ti11man.Nays- None.Absent- None.

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WHEREAS, on December 17, 2013 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on October 22, 2013 for the following cases: Case# 2013-2411 located in Ward 3;and



WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: I.) 1422 Perkins Street; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal of remainsof dilapidated house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass andweeds on the stated property.

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WHEREAS, on January 30, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on October 15,2013 for the following cases: Case# 2009-2215 located in Ward 4;and



WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined the Selvage, Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 3733 Liberty Street; and






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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE D/B/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVALOF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATEPROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODEANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March II, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on January 7, 2014 for the fol1owing cases: Case# 2013-2591 located in Ward 4;and



WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction, submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 125 Weston Street; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal of remainsof burned house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass and weeds onthe stated property.




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WHEREAS, on November 19, 2013 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on September 10,2013 for the fol1owing cased: Case# 2010-1156 located in Ward3; and

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WHEREAS, the Chief of Police detennined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 4663 Estelle Drive; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction for thedemolishing and cleaning of the aforementioned parcel was $4,800.00.





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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND JOYCE SELVAGE DIB/A SELVAGECONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 471, BOLTON, MS 39041, FOR THEDEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S), FOUNDATION, STEPS,DRIVEWAY, THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMEDYING OFCONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACETO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THEMISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on January 7, 2014 for the following cases: Case# 2013-2589 located in Ward 5;and



WHEREAS, the Chief of Police detennined that Joyce Selvage d/b/a SelvageConstruction submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 2209 St. Charles Street; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Joyce Selvage d/b/a Selvage Construction providing the demolition and removal of remainsofbumed house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and the cutting of grass and weeds onthe stated property.

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND CLEOPHUS AMERSON DIB/ACOPPERFIELD CONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 2176, RIDGELAND, MS, 39158FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S),FOUNDATION, STEPS, DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS ANDWEEDS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTYWHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY ANDWELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATEDSECTION 21-19-11.



WHEREAS, on July I, 2014 quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined the Cleophus Amerson d/b/a CopperfieldConstruction submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 357 Jennings Street; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Cleophus Amerson d/b/a Copperfield Construction,for the demolishing and cleaning of the aforementioned parcel was $2,070.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Cleophus Amerson d/b/a Copperfield Construction providing the demolition and removal ofremains of burned house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and cutting of grass andweeds on the stated properties.




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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, MARCH 24,2015,6:00 P.M. 480

ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND CLEOPHUS AMERSON D/B/ACOPPERFIELD CONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 2176, RIDGELAND, MS, 39158FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S),FOUNDATION, STEPS, DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS ANDWEEDS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTYWHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY ANDWELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATEDSECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March II, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on January 7, 2014 for the following cases: Case# 2013-2667 located in Ward 4;and


WHEREAS, on July 1, 2014 quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined that Cleophus Amerson d/b/a CopperfieldConstruction submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 5524 Queen Elizabeth Lane; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Cleophus Amerson d/b/a Copperfield Construction providing the demolition and removalremains of burned house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and cutting of grass andweeds on the stated property.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND CLEOPHUS AMERSON D/B/ACOPPERFIELD CONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 2176, RIDGELAND, MS 39158FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S),FOUNDATION, STEPS, DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS ANDWEEDS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTYWHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY ANDWELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATEDSECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on March II, 2014 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on January 7, 2014 for the following cases: Case# 2013-2590 located in Ward 7;and


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WHEREAS, on July IS, 2014 quotes were received by the Office ofthe City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police detennined that Cleophus Amerson d/b/a CopperfieldConstruction submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: 1.) 147 Taft Street; and

WHEREAS, the quote submitted by Cleophus Amerson d/b/a Copperfield Constructionfor the demolishing and cleaning ofthe aforementioned parcel was $2,070.00.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Cleophus Amerson d/b/a Copperfield Construction providing the demolition and removal ofremains of dilapidated house, trash, debris, foundation, steps, driveway and cutting of grass andweeds on the stated property.




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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTBETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND CLEOPHUS AMERSON D/B/ACOPPERFIELD CONSTRUCTION - P.O. BOX 2176, RIDGELAND, MS, 39158FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE(S),FOUNDATION, STEPS, DRIVEWAY AND THE CUTTING OF GRASS ANDREMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICHCONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11.

WHEREAS, on August 13, 2013 the City Council adopted the resolutions, declaringcertain parcels of real property in the City of Jackson to be a menace to public health, safety andwelfare pursuant to Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code pursuant to AdministrativeHearing held on June 18, 2013 for the following case: Case# 2012-2784 located in Ward 5; and


WHEREAS, on June 17,2014 quotes were received by the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police determined the Cleophus Amerson d/b/a CopperfieldConstruction submitted the lowest and best quote to provide stated services for the propertylocated at: I.) 334 Fredrica Avenue; and


IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contractwith Cleophus Amerson d/b/a Copperfield Construction providing the demolition and removal ofstructure(s), foundation, steps, driveway and cutting of grass and weeds and removal of trash anddebris and remedying of conditions on the stated property.


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ORDINANCE CREATING THE JACKSON HOUSING TRUST FUND ANDESTABLISHING THE JACKSON HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORYCOMMITTEE.

WHEREAS, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established aHousing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by the United States Department of Housing andUrban Development; and

WHEREAS, in general, under the HTF program, the United States Department ofHousing and Urban Development will allocate funds by formula to eligible States to increase andpreserve the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, with primary attention torental housing for extremely low-income and very low-income households, including homelessfamilies; and

WHEREAS, the governing authorities of the City of Jackson, Mississippi (City) havedetermined that is in the best interest and welfare of its citizenry to increase and preserve thesupply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, with primary attention to rental housingfor extremely low-income and very low-income households, including homeless families; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest and welfare of the City's citizenry that the Citycreate the Jackson Housing Trust Fund for the receipt of grant monies dispersed to the State ofMississippi from the HTF and to establish the Jackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committeeto assist with the administration of the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and to ensure compliancewith the federal regulations governing the administration of the HTF.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON,MISSISSIPPI, that an ordinance establishing the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and the JacksonHousing Trust Fund Advisory Committee is in the best interest and welfare of the City ofJackson, Mississippi and its citizenry and be it further ordained that:SECTION I. Findings.

Council finds that:

(I) It is sound public policy to create the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and theJackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee in order to position theCity to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, andaffordable housing, with primary attention to rental housing for extremelylow-income and very low-income households, including homeless families.

SECTION 2. Creation of the Fund.

Definitions.

(1) "Housing Trust Fund" refers to the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) administered by theUnited States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to and inaccordance with the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the FederalHousing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, and 24 CFR part93.

(2) "Jackson Housing Trust Fund" refers to the fund created and established by the Cityof Jackson, Mississippi for the receipt of grant monies dispersed to the State ofMississippi from the HTF, and for the deposit of income received by the City as aresult of compliance with the HTF rules and regulations.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015, 6:00 P.M.

Establishment of the Jackson Housing Trust Fund.

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(1) The Jackson Housing Trust Fund ("Trust Fund") shall be created as a separatefund held by the City into which shall be deposited grants awarded from the State ofMississippi that are dispersed to the State of Mississippi from the HTF, and for the deposit ofincome received by the City as a result of compliance with the HTF rules and regulations.

(2) It is the intention of the City Council that the Trust Fund be used in accordancewith and for the purposes established in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, theFederal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, and federalregulations 24 CFR part 93. Therefore, any assets remaining in the Trust Fund at the end ofany fiscal year shall be carried into the next fiscal year.

Creation, Distribution and Use of the Trust Fund's Assets.

(1) Funds awarded to the City from the State of Mississippi in accordance with theState's HTF Allocation Plan and the HTF shall be used in strict accordance and compliancewith the federal regulations established for the administration of the HTF found in 24 CFRpart 93.

SECTION 3. Jackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee.

(1) The Jackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee shall make studies,reviews, fact findings and recommendations to the Mayor, the Director of theDepartment of Planning and Development, and the City Council pertaining tocompliance with the federal regulations governing the use ofHTF grant awards.

(2) All Committee members shall have a demonstrated knowledge or interest,competence, or expertise in the administration of the HTF. All Committeemembers shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Councilwith due regard for such fields related to the administration of the HTF.

(3) The Committee shall consist of not less than nine residents ofthe City.

(4) The Committee members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by theCity Council.

(5) All members of the Committee shall serve at the will and pleasure of thegoverning authorities.

(6) One Committee member shall be appointed from each of the seven wards withinthe City, and the remaining two members shall be at-large members, appointedfrom different wards.

(7) At the start of each fiscal year, the Committee shall issue a report to the Mayor,Director of Planning and Development and the City Council on the use of theTrust Fund in the previous fiscal year and plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

This report shall:

(a) Provide total numbers of housing units produced, homes preserved,and households prevented from becoming homeless with Trust Fundsupport.

(b) List projects funded through the Trust Fund.

(c) Report on funds expended and dollars leveraged by Trust Fundfunds.

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(d) Report in aggregate form the number of households benefitingfrom the Trust Fund by income level, geographic distribution,family size, and other criteria as selected by the Oversight Committee.

(e) Report in aggregate form rents and sale prices of units produced, thenumber of accessible units constructed, the number of such unitsoccupied by disabled individuals, and other criteria as selected by theOversight Committee.

(8) The Committee shall make recommendations to the City for the preparation of theCity's HTF allocation plan that is to be included in the City's consolidated plan asrequired by 24 CFR part 93, and shall submit a corresponding report of itsfindings and recommendations related to the City's HTF allocation plan.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon enactmentby the City Council and Mayor, subject to state and federal regulations governing the HTF.

Council Member Barrett-Simon moved, seconded by Council Member Stokes to suspend therules to make said ordinance effective immediately. The motion prevailed by the following vote:


Thereafter, President Stamps requested that the Clerk re-read the Ordinance:






THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON,MISSISSIPPI, that an ordinance establishing the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and the JacksonHousing Trust Fund Advisory Committee is in the best interest and welfare of the City ofJackson, Mississippi and its citizenry and be it further ordained that:

SECTION 1. Findings.

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Council finds that:

(2) It is sound public policy to create the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and theJackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee in order to position theCity to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, andaffordable housing, with primary attention to rental housing for extremelylow-income and very low-income households, including homeless families.


DefInitions.




(1) The Jackson Housing Trust Fund ("Trust Fund") shall be created as a separatefund held by the City into which shall be deposited grants awarded from the State ofMississippi that are dispersed to the State of Mississippi from the HTF, and for the deposit ofincome received by the City as a result of compliance with the HTF rules and regulations.



(1) Funds awarded to the City from the State of Mississippi in accordance with theState's HTF Allocation Plan and the HTF shall be used in strict accordance and compliancewith the federal regulations established for the administration of the HTF found in 24 CFRpart 93.


(1) The Jackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee shall make studies, reviews,fact findings and recommendations to the Mayor, the Director of the Department ofPlanning and Development, and the City Council pertaining to compliance with thefederal regulations governing the use of HTF grant awards.

(2) All Committee members shall have a demonstrated knowledge or interest,competence, or expertise in the administration of the HTF. All Committee membersshall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council with due regardfor such fields related to the administration of the HTF.

(3) The Committee shall consist of not less than nine residents ofthe City.


(5) All members of the Committee shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governingauthorities.

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(6) One Committee member shall be appointed from each ofthe seven wards within theCity, and the remaining two members shall be at-large members, appointed fromdifferent wards.

(7) At the start of each fiscal year, the Committee shall issue a report to the Mayor,Director of Planning and Development and the City Council on the use of the TrustFund in the previous fiscal year and plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

This report shall:




(d) Report in aggregate form the number of households benefitingfrom the Trust Fund by income level, geographic distribution,family size, and other criteria as selected by the Oversight Committee.


(8) The Committee shall make recommendations to the City for the preparation of theCity's HTF allocation plan that is to be included in the City's consolidated plan asrequired by 24 CFR part 93, and shall submit a corresponding report of its findingsand recommendations related to the City's HTF allocation plan.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon enactment by theCity Council and Mayor, subject to state and federal regulations governing the HTF.


Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, HendriX, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman.Nays- None.Absent- None.

President Stamps recognized Council Member Priester who moved, seconded by CouncilMember Stamps, to amend Section 3 number (5) as follows: All members of the Committeeshall serve four (4) year terms with the initial terms being staggered. The motion prevailed by thefollowing vote:


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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON,MISSISSIPPI, that an ordinance establishing the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and the JacksonHousing Trust Fund Advisory Committee is in the best interest and welfare of the City ofJackson, Mississippi and its citizenry and be it further ordained that:SECTION 1. Findings.

Council finds that:(I) It is sound public policy to create the Jackson Housing Trust Fund and the

Jackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee in order to position theCity to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, andaffordable housing, with primary attention to rental housing for extremelylow-income and very low-income households, including homeless families.


Definitions.




(I) The Jackson Housing Trust Fund ("Trust Fund") shall be created as a separatefund held by the City into which shall be deposited grants awarded from the State ofMississippi that are dispersed to the State of Mississippi from the HTF, and for the deposit ofincome received by the City as a result of compliance with the HTF rules and regulations.

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(I) Funds awarded to the City from the State of Mississippi in accordance with theState's HTF Allocation Plan and the HTF shall be used in strict accordance and compliancewith the federal regulations established for the administration of the HTF found in 24 CFRpart 93.


(I) The Jackson Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee shall make studies, reviews,fact findings and recommendations to the Mayor, the Director of the Department ofPlanning and Development, and the City Council pertaining to compliance with thefederal regulations governing the use of HTF grant awards.

(2) All Committee members shall have a demonstrated knowledge or interest,competence, or expertise in the administration of the HTF. All Committee membersshall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council with due regardfor such fields related to the administration of the HTF.

(3) The Committee shall consist of not less than nine residents of the City.


(5) All members of the Committee shall serve a four (4) year term with the initial termsbeing staggered.

(6) One Committee member shall be appointed from each of the seven wards within theCity, and the remaining two members shall be at-large members, appointed fromdifferent wards.

(7) At the start of each fiscal year, the Committee shall issue a report to the Mayor,Director of Planning and Development and the City Council on the use of the TrustFund in the previous fiscal year and plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

This report shall:




(d) Report in aggregate fornl the number of households benefitingfrom the Trust Fund by income level, geographic distribution,family size, and other criteria as selected by the Oversight Committee.


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(8) The Committee shall make recommendations to the City for the preparation of theCity's HTF allocation plan that is to be included in the City's consolidated plan asrequired by 24 CFR part 93, and shall submit a corresponding report of its findingsand recommendations related to the City's HTF allocation plan.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon enactment by theCity Council and Mayor, subject to state and federal regulations governing the HTF.

Thereafter, President Stamps called for a final vote on Ordinance as amended:


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There came on for Introduction Agenda Item No. 23:

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION AS SECTION 122-43,ENTITLED "PRIVATE WATER WELLS," IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCESOF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. Said item was referred to the PlanningCommittee.

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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPIHONORARY NAMING OF MELVIN BENDER DRIVE IN HONOR OF LT.MELVIN BENDER, II.

WHEREAS, Melvin Bender Drive was named to honor the late Melvin Bender whoserved the citizens of Jackson on the Jackson Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Melvin Bender, II is the late officer who recently made hisearthly transition from the Jackson Police Department in the service to the citizens of the City ofJackson; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Melvin Bender, II, a beloved son, husband, father and aninvaluable member of the Jackson Police Department, is sorely missed; and

WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council seeks to preserve his memory in a fitting tributethat honors both father and son together.

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that Melvin Bender Drive will behonorary named in honor of Lieutenant Melvin Bender, II.

Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded.


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ORDER APPROVING CLAIMS NUMBERED 6527 TO 6904,APPEARING AT PAGES 1039 TO 1096 INCLUSIVE THEREON, ONMUNICIPAL "DOCKET OF CLAIMS", IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,868,245.60AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that claims numbered 6527 to 6904, appearing at pages1039 to 1096, inclusive thereon, in the Municipal "Docket of Claims", in the aggregate amountof $1 ,868,245.60 are hereby approved for payment and said amount is expressly appropriated forthe immediate payment thereof.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that there is appropriated from the various funds the sumsnecessary to be transferred to other funds for the purpose of paying the claims as follows:

FROM:

TOACCOUNTS PAYABLE

FUND

CAPITAL CITY REVENUE FUND 1,200.00EARLY CHILDHOOD (DAYCARE) 2,077.68ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 150.00EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) 42,757.24GENERAL FUND 362,415.73HOME PROGRAM FUND 994.30HOUSING COMM DEV ACT (CDBG) FD 51,383.04JXN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUR 293,460.05LANDFILL/SANITATHON FUND 652,105.46NCSC SENIOR AIDES 161.59PARKS & RECR FUND 67,257.57RESURFACING- REPAIR & REPL FD 259.23SEIZURE & FORFEITED PROP-STATE 250.00TECHNOLOGY FUND 43,971.56TITLE III AGING PROGRAMS 6,111.14TRANSPORTATION FUND 134,661.06UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION REVO 712.05WATER/SEWER OP & MAINT FUND 180,495.90WATER/SEWER REVENUE FUND 27,822.00

TOTAL $1,868,245.60

Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Priester seconded.

President Stamps recognized Trivia Jones, Director of Administration, who provided theCouncil with a brief overview of the Claims Docket at the request of Council Member Stamps.

Thereafter, President Stamps called for a final vote on the Claims Docket:

Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Priester and Stamps.Nays- Hendrix, Stokes and Tillman.Absent- None.

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ORDER APPROVING GROSS PAYROLL INCLUDINGDEDUCTION CLAIMS NUMBERED 6527 TO 6904 ANDAPPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.

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PAYROLLMAKING

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that payroll deduction claims numbered 6527 to 6904,inclusive therein, in the Municipal "Docket of Claims", in the aggregate amount of $153,617.79plus payroll, are approved for payment and necessary amounts are appropriated from variousmunicipal funds for transfer to the Payroll Fund for the immediate payment thereof.

IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the following expenditures from the accounts PayableFund be made in order to pay amounts transferred thereto from the Payroll Fund for payment ofthe payroll deduction claims authorized herein for payment:

FROM

TOACCOUNTS PAYABLE

FUND

TOPAYROLL

FUND

GENERAL FUND 2,089,071.57PARKS & RECR. 74,001.90LANDFILL FUND 28,123.31SENIOR AIDES 2,578.72WATERISEWER OPER. & MAINT 205,486.95PAYROLL FUND 1,128.00EARLY CHILDHOOD 35,202.51HOUSING COMM DEV 6,682.95TITLE III AGING PROGRAMS 4,982.00AMERICORP CAPITAL CITY REBUILD 10,275.84TRANSPORTATION FUND 5,386.97T-WARNER PNGA FUND 6,640.82PAYROLL 153,617.79

TOTAL $2,469,461.54

Council Member Tillman moved adoption; Council Member Barrett-Simon seconded.


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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITHSYMANTEC FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VRTS STORAGE FOUNDATIONAND VRTS CLUSTER SERVICES.

WHEREAS, Symantec has proposed a one-year maintenance agreement that covers theVRTS Storage Foundation and VRTS Cluster Services; and

WHEREAS, maintenance needs for this software have been analyzed and it has beendetermined that the software is necessary; and

WHEREAS, execution of a maintenance agreement for this software is recommended ata cost of $70,005.48 per year for a period begilming March 3, 2015 and lasting through March 7,2016.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor be authorized to execute agreementswith Symantec, providing for maintenance of software comprising the VRTS Storage Foundationand VRTS Cluster Services.

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Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman.Nays- None.Abstention- Hendrix.Absent- None.

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There came on for consideration Agenda Item No. 28:

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENTWITH COMER CAPITAL GROUP, LLC TO SERVE AS MUNICIPAL ADVISORFOR THE CITY OF JACKSON. Said item was held until the next Regular CouncilMeeting to be held on April 7, 2015.

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO.lIFINAL TO THE CONTRACT OF CALDWELL TANKS, INC. AND FURTHERAUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THEFORTIFICATION STREET ELEVATED WATER TANK, CITY PROJECT NO.12BOIOI902.

WHEREAS, the City received bids for the construction of the Fortification StreetElevated Water Tank, City Project No. 12BOI 01902; and

WHEREAS, the City accepted the bid of the Caldwell Tanks, Inc. in the amount of$3,449,000.00 to commence work on the Fortification Street Elevated Water Tank, City ProjectNo. 12BOI01902; and

WHEREAS, a final field inspection was held by the Department of Public Works andSouthern Consultants, Inc., City's Construction Administration Representative, approving andrecommending acceptance of the project; and

WHEREAS, Change Order No. llFinal represents a 2% decrease to the contract amountdue to the adjustment of quantities and the removal or addition of items; and

WHEREAS, the original contract amount was $3,449,000.00 and the decreased contractamount is $3,397,456.00; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works recommends that the governing authoritiesaccept Change Order No. I/Final and authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order No. IIFinalto the contract with Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for the Fortification Street Elevated Water Tank, CityProject No. 12BOI 01902; and

WHEREAS, the bonding company Great American Insurance Company, surety forbonds issue for the project, has authorized release and payment of all monies due under saidcontract; and

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized to execute ChangeOrder No. llFinal to the contract of Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for the Fortification Street ElevatedWater Tank, City Project No. 1280101902, decreasing the contract amount by $51,544.00 to atotal contract amount of $3,397,456.00.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that final payment in the amount of $84,936.42 be made,that all securities held be released to Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for all the work done and materialfurnished under said contract, and that publication be made of the Notice of Completion for theFortification Street Elevated Water Tank, City Project No. 1280101902.

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A ONE (1) YEAREXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY CONTRACT WITH MICRO-COMM, INC.TO PROVIDE PARTS AND SERVICE ON THE SCADA SYSTEMS FOR THEWATER STORAGE TANKS AND WELL SYSTEM.

WHEREAS, Micro-Comm, Inc. currently provides extended warranty services for theSCADA systems on the City Water Tanks and on the City well system; and

WHEREAS, the monitoring of the City's water storage tank levels and the status of thewell system by SCADA is necessary for the proper operations of the water system in order tomaintain adequate water supply and pressure; and

WHEREAS, the monitoring of the City wells by SCADA system ensures the safety ofthe public by notifying the water system operator of any problems with the chlorine feed system,including potentially harmful chlorine leaks; and

WHEREAS, this SCADA system has served the City since 1987 and is a proprietarysystem for which Micro-Comm, Inc. is the sole supplier of replacement parts and technicalexpertise; and

WHEREAS, the one-year extended service warranty contract in the amount of $5,925.00will ensure that City has replacement parts available in the event components of the SCADAsystem fail or need troubleshooting; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recommends this one-year extended servicewarranty contract for the SCADA system.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized to execute a one (1)year Extended Service Warranty Contract with Micro-Comm, Inc., to provide replacement partsand service at discounted rates on the SCADA system for the water storage tanks and wellsystem in the amount of $5,925.00 for parts for one year, and onsite service for $90.00 per hourwith four hour minimum, plus $30.00 per hour travel time and all expenses, or $900.00 per dayplus $40.00 per hour travel time and all expenses, in an amount not to exceed $2,820.00.



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ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF NATIONWIDE SURPLUS TO PURCHASE ASUPPLY OF MISCELLANEOUS WATER METERS-BRASS SCRAP METAL-FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS.

WHEREAS, the City continues to replace all of its existing water meters with new watermeters over the next year; and

WHEREAS, the old, existing water meters are no longer of any use to the City and aresurplus personal property of the City; and

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WHEREAS, these surplus meters can be sold as scrap metal on a price per pound basis togenerate revenue for the City; and

WHEREAS, rather than incur the cost of securing and storing these surplus meters untilall have been replaced, the City can procure a purchaser who will take delivery of the lidsperiodically as they are replaced; and

WHEREAS, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, the City received five bids for the purchaseof a supply of miscellaneous water meters-brass scrap metal-from the City of Jackson for aperiod of nine months; and

WHEREAS, Nationwide Surplus submitted the highest bid of $1.27 per pound for themeters, which consist primarily of brass; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works recommends that the governing authoritiesdeem the bid of Nationwide Surplus to purchase the water meters at price of$1.27 per pound fora period of nine months from the date of acceptance of the bid to be the highest and best bid.

IT IS, THERFORE, ORDERED that the bid of Nationwide Surplus to purchase a supplyof miscellaneous water meters and water meter lids-brass scrap metal-from the City ofJackson for a period of nine months at a price of $1.27 per pound for the water meters isaccepted as the highest and best bid.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the proceeds of the sale of these surplus water metersbe deposited into the Water Enterprise Fund.

Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Priester seconded.

Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Priester and Stamps.Nays- Stokes.Abstention- Tillman.Absent- None.

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There came on for consideration Agenda Item No. 32:

ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT B TOTHE AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. TOENGAGE A FINANCIAL CONSULTING TEAM FOR A MULTI-YEARCONTRACT DURING THE FIRST HALF OF 2015. Said item was pulled by theMayor.

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ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF STAN R. BRANSON D/B/A DA MANPRODUCTIONS, INC., FOR TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF PROVIDING DJ &ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, ALONG WITH PUBLICITY, FOR THEDEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, (BID NO. 91511-011315).

WHEREAS, sealed bids for twenty-four months of providing DJ & EntertainmentServices, along with Publicity opened on January 13,2015; and four (4) bids were received; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Parks & Recreation will use said service to provide DJ& Entertainment Services, along with Publicity at all Parks & Recreation main events; and

WHEREAS, the staff at the Department of Parks & Recreation has reviewed the bidsand recommends that this governing authority deem the bid submitted by Stan R. Branson d/b/aDa Man Productions, Inc., 825 Windward Road, Jackson, MS 39206, received January 13, 2015,to be accepted as the lowest and best bid received as follows:

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EVENT PRICE PER EVENT

1. Cruising Program (13 Sundays @ $700 per event) $9,100.002. Firework Extravaganza (1 event on July 2,2015) $9,000.003. Harvest Carnival (1 event on November 7,2015) $6,500.00

Total Cost per Year $24,600.00Total Cost for Twenty-Four Months $49,200.00

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the bid of Stan R. Branson d/b/a Da ManProductions, Inc., received January 13, 2015, for twenty-four months of providing DJ &Entertainment Services, along with Publicity (starting March 01, 2015 through February 28,2017), for the total cost of $49,200.00 be accepted as the lowest and best bid received, it beingdetermined that said bid met the City specifications.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that payment for said service be made from the GeneralFund.

Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Priester seconded.


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President Stamps requested that Agenda Item No. 47 be moved forward on the Agenda.Hearing no objections, the Clerk read the Resolution:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN SUPPORT OF APROPOSED LOCAL AND PRIVATE ACT TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE2015 REGULARSESSION OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE TOAUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONTO CREATE SPECIAL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS;TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT OF UP TO SIX MILLS ONTAXABLE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN SUCH ASSESSMENTDISTRICTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF SUCHASSESSMENT DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE THE DISSOLUTION OF SUCHASSESSMENT DISTRICTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TOSPECIFY THE USE FOR THE PROCEEDS OF ANY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT;TO ALLOW SUCH DISTRICTS TO LEVY LESS THAN THE MAXIMUMALLOWABLE ASSESSMENT LEVY; TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNINGAUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ISSUE BONDS TO FUNDPROJECTS OF ANY SPECIAL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTDISTRICT UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT BONDS ISSUED BY THECITY OF JACKSON UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE PAYABLE OUT OF THEPROCEEDS OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AUTHORIZED UNDER THISACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE DELEGATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITYUNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT BONDS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACTSHALL BE LEGAL INVESTMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT BONDS ISSUEDUNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON'SDEBT LIMITATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the governing authorities of the City of Jackson have determined thatspecial local improvement districts can greatly improve quality of life by enablingneighborhoods to support specific projects and services such as landscaping, lighting, and trafficcalming; and

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WHEREAS, legislation authorizing the governing authorities of the City of Jackson tocreate special local improvement districts is necessary to supplement municipal services and toimprove quality of life and public health and safety in the City of Jackson.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing authorities of the City ofJackson, Mississippi, support a proposed Local and Private Act to be considered during the 2015Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature to authorize them to create special localimprovement assessment districts in the manner set forth in the Title of this Resolution.



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Council Member Barrett-Simon left the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TOENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. FOR FUNDING FOR THE MAYOR'S SUMMERYOUTH EMPLOYMENT

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