Southaven aldermen approve package of contracts, budget tweaks and project change orders

The Southaven Board of Aldermen approved a package of contracts, budget amendments and construction change orders at its meeting, authorizing purchases and project adjustments intended to support public safety, utilities operations and city capital projects.

The package included authorization for the police department to purchase a small utility vehicle (described in the meeting as a golf cart) under a Mississippi state contract for use at public events. The motion to approve the purchase was made by Alderman Flores and seconded by Alderman Hoots; the item passed by voice vote.

The board approved a municipal court contract with Caliber Public Safety, authorizing two user licenses and access to the Southaven Police Department’s records-management system, with an initial cost reported as…