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Gulfport council approves $90,000 NTE commercial plan‑review contract, police association agreement and TBRA ratification
Summary
The council approved a not‑to‑exceed $90,000 contract with Machado Patano Design Group for commercial plan review, a resolution with the Mississippi Police Chiefs Association, acceptance of several donations and ratification of HOME TBRA agreements; staff also briefed members on HOME program timing and HUD review.
The Gulfport City Council approved a set of routine but substantive items including a one‑year professional services engagement for commercial plan review, an agreement with the Mississippi Police Chiefs Association and ratification of tenant‑based rental assistance (TBRA) HOME agreements.
Administration explained that Machado Patano Design Group (a local architect) has been performing commercial plan review since the city reorganized plan‑review functions, and the proposed one‑year contract was presented with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $90,000. "$90,000 is our not to exceed," an administration representative said during the discussion. The council moved, seconded and approved the contract by voice vote.
Separately, the council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Mississippi Police Chiefs Association. The council also accepted several donations for a memorial bench and plaque in Jones Park (consent items 10–14) without discussion.
On housing, the council ratified HOME TBRA agreements that staff said represent executed contracts totaling roughly $37,500 and explained those awards reflect a combined program year '23–'24 HOME bucket of about $175,000 that was divided among three agencies to improve timeliness of assistance. Staff said HOME TBRA awards are structured to provide at least 12 months of assistance (up to 24 months) and that the council had previously directed a focus on households at or below 60% area median income. Staff said HUD had resumed normal operations and had begun reviewing the annual action plan and substantial amendment; HUD’s statutory 45‑day review clock was noted.
Council then moved into an executive session to discuss prospective litigation related to damaged city property and adjourned to its next regular meeting.
