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Arden Carr, special assistant in the city attorney's litigation unit, asked how the office had been handling research while the contract expired. A staff member replied that the city has been using Westlaw under an extension after the previous contract expired in December so negotiations could proceed. \"We're using Westlaw currently. Our contract expired in December of last year, but we got it extended, so that we can negotiate a new contract,\" the staff member said.

The council approved the 36‑month agreement on a recorded vote of 5–0. No additional conditions or alternate legal-research platforms were proposed during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special City Council Meeting Feb 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized a 36-month agreement with Thomson Reuters Westlaw to provide legal research services to the city attorney's office; staff said the city had been using Westlaw under an interim extension after the prior contract expired in December.","taxTitle","Jackson City, Hinds County, Mississippi","taxId",3823,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6340439,"Council authorizes eminent-domain filings for small property interests on Beasley Road/Highland Drive project",359,574000,933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8&start=574&end=933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8/thumbnail_574000.jpg","/articles/6340439/Jackson-City/Hinds-County/Mississippi/Council-authorizes-eminent-domain-filings-for-small-property-interests-on-Beasley-RoadHighland-Drive-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340439-fc8b5a62f83568efd224b96e9f554ad0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189223&Signature=lXap3V-d07BkVUzRNsMjaeLLOoj0X9g~tZqybHdSvEbDa6MHvV7r-ilEeXjvHVTCM5oa3ypY2aZB~aPnkG9nI59eQr5RWxTgdrmghxp6SQfDWfh6pk018HVYK0bvljPoZ4VcnBhfIRenafsjBkfkq12oxwZ5Bz2gMS7rCwRxhJ8~tnZz9uenbIC2FdzDtp0rZrAlmRM~K~BIWMqLzTF~4ARIZ0HTaY0hYkKeNNzS6QW0LgHLA2WUurBtFwCvbOgroHyITMMJtW1bqVeER9rSzrnxtin3pOfNpZoQQBwHFX7xVeFxc4m83N2AYFCxubkPvZz9nHTK619eEmIKlfJv5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jackson City Council on Feb. 5 approved resolutions authorizing condemnation proceedings to obtain small property interests needed for the Beasley Road at Highland Drive improvement project (Federal Project STP8254-00004).

Terry Williams of the office of the city attorney explained the properties are adjacent to the intersection near Callaway High School and described the action as necessary after survey and right-of-way work indicated a sliver of private property must be acquired to address erosion and permit construction of a sidewalk and drainage improvements. \"When the survey was done... they realized that there's an area over there where there's some erosion where we need to do just a small drainage improvement project... So we're just acquiring a little portion of that,\" Williams said on the record.

The resolutions name parcels owned by Tin Brothers LLC (listed on the agenda packet as parcel 001-00-00-W, tax parcel 706-15-4) and two parcels listed as Jackson Mystic A LLC and Jackson Mystic B LLC (parcel 002-00-00-W, tax parcel 706-201). Williams said the city first made an appraisal-based offer (the appraiser's valuation for the sliver was described on the record at about $6,800–$6,900) and that negotiations did not produce agreement, leaving condemnation as the option to keep the federally funded project on schedule. He explained the council's approval allows staff to file suit and use the quicker \"quick-take\" procedure available for roadway projects, which permits the city to deposit estimated value into court so work can proceed while valuation disputes are resolved.

Both condemnation resolutions were approved on recorded votes of 5–0. Williams said the city will pay into court the appraised value determined by the court's neutral appraiser if required; potential litigation by property owners remains possible.","The council approved resolutions authorizing condemnation proceedings to acquire small property interests needed for the Beasley Road at Highland Drive federal roadway project (STP8254-00004); staff said the parcels are needed to address erosion and allow sidewalk construction.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6340444,"Council approves amendment for architect services on Old Fire Station renovation to create workforce hub",328,392000,720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8&start=392&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8/thumbnail_392000.jpg","/articles/6340444/Jackson-City/Hinds-County/Mississippi/Council-approves-amendment-for-architect-services-on-Old-Fire-Station-renovation-to-create-workforce-hub","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340444-6eb39ef3bd4c57b5948d428475373c9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189223&Signature=MYgxs0IHH01FSfm9Z2PZCuyfr9fCYujnTCM6Kc2RQwmOU7FGENnJ7ztofmpkN7N70QesRqlHPeQ0vU8TMibV9cU4ev29LujPbhD4dXhGNGSfMR~5yjcAkrG~IAGXodnsCg9pe~nEZAr~6m2~54icGccYY7YeA1IiwY3VCF3vMsgviDLwJ4hizG~BnMOCP7AcChtkgJFwB3jES0MbyW854~UQiP78dZdrmhDnqfkuaWLPYRHDZ2opCQjLNhg3hIXU65lwiKiuH6WNe1OZfM7a~sJn33I1j6sVtPfNbmny1G4K53mkdrBWywChlneZo9LBt~gDa5xtMNd6zrcAXY182g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jackson City Council on Feb. 5 approved an amendment with Cannizzaro Calthorne Davis for architecture and engineering services related to renovating the Old Fire Station at 201 President Street. The renovated building is planned to host a workforce development hub, a small-business incubator, and city office space.

Councilmember Foote asked about the renovation budget and the project's funding. A presenter explained the project includes a workforce development hub on the first floor, rentable incubator spaces on the second floor, and Department of Finance office space on the third floor. The presenter said portions of the project are funded by a Kellogg grant and that the city finance office will provide remaining funding.

On the record the presenter described a range of figures: a reestablished renovation cost around $1,134,000, a consulting fee calculated under state formula of about $113,000, and a listed initial contract value of roughly $117,000 in contract paperwork. The presenter said $400,000 comes from the Kellogg grant and the remaining capital will be provided through city finance. \"This is the project where we are doing a workforce development hub. This is funded by Kellogg. A portion of this funded by Kellogg,\" the presenter said.

The amendment carried on a recorded vote of 5–0. Council discussion indicated the planning department will operate the incubator and that additional financing and contracting steps remain.","Council approved Amendment No. 1 with Cannizzaro Calthorne Davis for architecture and engineering services tied to the renovation of Old Fire Station (201 President Street) to house a workforce development hub and incubator; funding includes a $400,000 Kellogg grant and city financing.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6340448,"Council approves architectural contract as Ferris Street park project advances; costs estimated up to $2.9 million",403,175000,578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8&start=175&end=578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8/thumbnail_175000.jpg","/articles/6340448/Jackson-City/Hinds-County/Mississippi/Council-approves-architectural-contract-as-Ferris-Street-park-project-advances-costs-estimated-up-to-29-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340448-1a00d0228cbece1f4c471dd4696ab4d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189223&Signature=EfxnAhI4-yQyImgAycbNQeiBqIVsZdhDtddiTfGAKq0WU5JMTbpgp-GTYGvUuXDc46haXhZn-KWzmkqrpnEJdP2hcB9dMY9KUl0gtZPdhlx-F7Ig~MAYax~E6JmzwnyW8coQYyCcqn5-YGGk7GHx9y7FinfTPBqXSrYy42gIxQnOj-v~AGg9n~NvcHNaTGf5J-39dDCF7wDx~zdpQO18p5J8QqMf85XQFIh5XuoO0t8Ei6nmLxVb5ALu3zTlqtfXMknBGFyvUPoCl6tj4E0zLotM1CO3IFZs1p~6akbZosHEddw2fn~E~jgriaKOR4K9X8h1WDUXzc-mvEzJYK0sqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jackson City Council on Feb. 5 authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with Dale Partners Architect PA for architectural and engineering services for the Ferris Street community park project, described on the record as a development across from the convention center.

Council discussion centered on scope, cost and revenue expectations. A project presenter described the contract as covering construction documents and construction administration; separate bids for general contractors would follow. \"This is the community park development across the street from the convention center that I presented to you all... This is just us moving forward to the next steps,\" the presenter said.

The presenter and councilmembers discussed the project budget and funding. The project was described on the record as budgeted at $2,900,000 in a high estimate and $2.4 million as the lowest estimate. Council funding already committed included $1.5 million from council allocations and about $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars; the remainder would require further financing or cost reductions. \"Right now, it's being budgeted at 2,900,000... The lowest estimate was 2.4. But I'm gonna tell you the worst case scenario is 2.9,\" the presenter said.

Councilmembers also asked about revenue and operations. The presenter said estimated park rental revenue is $800,000 per year based on convention center rates and demand and that the convention center would manage bookings. Under the proposed revenue-sharing arrangement discussed on the record, the convention center would retain 30% of revenues and the city would retain 70%.

The motion to authorize architectural services carried on a recorded vote: 3 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 abstention. The council did not finalize construction contracting or full project financing during the meeting; staff said additional work is required to refine costs and pursue remaining funding.","The council authorized the mayor to sign an agreement with Dale Partners Architect PA to produce construction documents and oversee construction administration for a planned community park across from the convention center; preliminary budget estimates range from $2.4 million to $2.9 million and funding is partly committed.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6340453,"Jackson City Council ratifies Entergy grant and authorizes vendor payments for Jackson State parade",265,31000,296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8&start=31&end=296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259400-ea3d899611e9e775ffa20f6b1cc557c8/thumbnail_31000.jpg","/articles/6340453/Jackson-City/Hinds-County/Mississippi/Jackson-City-Council-ratifies-Entergy-grant-and-authorizes-vendor-payments-for-Jackson-State-parade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340453-21651d2b59ccad994cd5309b37099c05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189223&Signature=ZpeK4KdCt81TAgQQqnHlh3P6RBISz6a9a0Cf78pScZW9tap~0iOE18Iz-xz26v83B5nLzlXUb50JZQhNACS5cSr4CzygG4qdBE5Bi-r3MzOV1RayAe73cJV2I9uF5HX7VbXZ1B1wHPmBLUvEpUQ4M91U3VUOlQ5LEov04k2lEBECd6MAZAbbMZCm99F6gNOga4li3gs9dG0rZV6AXHtdaHhY98BMtEg~O9pdi3e7PdR6H6gaXIQl1cqDd-vG54Yk8KUTb-dCg4C4-kB-0L3Rdnj7FoUBa33FL~xXAtyhfYWOpX5BMDGIIpJMDJgEnvUl~VbzjMr-bjR24FHaPBCNmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jackson City Council on Feb. 5 ratified a $5,000 grant from Entergy to support the Jackson State University HBCU National Championship Parade and separately authorized payment to vendors who provided services for the event.

The grant and the vendor-payment item together pay for parade logistics and refreshments for participants. \"That money came to us from Entergy, and we used that to feed the 656 JPS students and the volunteers from the parade. Newt's provided us boxed lunches, and so we'll take that money and put it into the centralization fund because we can't use the money from the general fund to buy food,\" Melissa Faith Payne, director of constituent services and communications, said during the meeting.

Council discussion focused on how the donation will be recorded and used. Councilmember Foote asked whether the money would be placed in the general fund or applied to a specific expense; Payne answered it will be recorded in a centralization fund because general-fund money cannot be used to buy food. The council then voted to approve both items.

Votes at a glance: the ratification of the Entergy grant and the authorization of vendor payments were approved by the council (vote recorded in the meeting as 5–0). No mover or seconder names were recorded on the transcript for these motions.

The measures were presented during the special council meeting and the clerk recorded the items on the consent/regular agenda. No additional conditions or follow-up tasks were specified on the record.","The council ratified a $5,000 Entergy grant to feed students and volunteers at the Jackson State University HBCU National Championship Parade and authorized payments to parade vendors; both measures passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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