Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Property Sale Smpdd topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Harrison County discusses selling SMPDD building at Highway 49; orders updated appraisal
Summary
County leaders discussed putting the SMPDD‑owned building at 9229 Highway 49 on the market, noted prior 2018 appraisal of about $1.195 million, recalled existing tenants producing monthly rent, and agreed to have an updated appraisal prepared and report back to the board.
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors discussed whether to place a building jointly owned with the South Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) at 9229 Highway 49 on the market and directed staff to obtain an updated appraisal.
Robbie explained the county and SMPDD bought the building decades ago and that an appraisal done in 2018 showed a value of about $1.195 million. He told the board that the building currently houses tenants that generate roughly $10,000 to $12,000 a month in rent and that the county owns about six acres behind a new health department building that could host a new multipurpose facility for county departments.
Board members discussed alternatives, including relocating current tenants, building a simple steel office structure on county land, and whether the county or SMPDD would manage sale proceeds. Robbie offered to arrange an updated appraisal and to coordinate with a realtor he has engaged. He specifically said he would "order it and then report back to the board or report to the county administrator."
Trish and other supervisors cautioned that prior discussions with the health department had changed and urged care when planning relocations. The board did not vote to sell; the agreed next step was to obtain an updated appraisal (or new appraisal if required) and then evaluate offers or options once updated valuations and occupant relocation plans are clearer.
Ending: Robbie said he would secure an updated appraisal from a recommended appraiser, report back to county administration and the board, and the county will determine next steps after reviewing the updated valuation and any viable offers.
