Gulfport Weighs Grants, Loans for $85 Million Stormwater Need
At the Oct. 6 meeting, a consultant told Gulfport City Council current fees would take 170 years to fund an $85 million stormwater need.
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Updates From Oct. 6 Gulfport City Council Meeting
The Gulfport City Council took up Flock cameras again, named a City-owned property, and changed a Fire Department position at its Oct. 6 regular meeting. Flock Cameras Return to Discussion Council agreed to put Flock cameras on a future agenda after questions about when the City would shut them off. Ward I Councilmember Jennifer Daunch […]
Gulfport Council Removes Flock Camera Funding From Budget
Gulfport City Council votes 3-2 to remove $9,000 for Flock license-plate cameras, citing privacy, data ownership, and security concerns.
Gulfport Council Approves FY27 Budget After Several Changes
Gulfport City Council approved its FY27 budget after changes to tree funding, council pay, and a vacant Leisure Services position.
Gulfport Council Delays Marina Rates, Approves Garbage Increase
Gulfport City Council delayed commercial marina rates while approving garbage rate increases and updated recreation and Senior Center fees.
Flock Cameras Draw Debate at Gulfport City Council Meeting
Gulfport Council debated its Flock license-plate cameras over cost, privacy, and data ownership—but took no separate vote on funding.
Gulfport Council Approves Budget, Holds Millage Rate Steady
Gulfport Council passed its budget with no millage rate increase, though property tax revenue will rise as values climb this year.
Gulfport Council Restores $5,000 to Tree Fund After Debate
Gulfport Council restored $5,000 to its tree fund after debating canopy goals, stormwater benefits, and resident pushback on cuts.
Gulfport Council Debates Lobbying, Grants, and Dog Run Cuts
On Sept. 3, Gulfport Council debated lobbying, grants, recreation cuts, and the dog run—plus a push to save public comment for residents.
Gulfport Garbage Rates Rise, Council Handles Other Business
Gulfport approved a garbage rate hike to $36/month, plus a stormwater project update and a push for the City’s first strategic plan.
Gulfport Budget Cuts Raise Questions for Museum and Arts Center
Gulfport’s proposed budget would cut five vacant positions, raising questions about potential effects on the city’s museum and Arts Center.
Gulfport Budget Holds Tax Rate, Cuts Vacant Jobs and Advertising
Gulfport’s proposed $21.8M budget keeps the tax rate flat but could raise bills, cut five vacant jobs, and reduce discretionary spending.
