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Biloxi council removes Danella Park from surplus listing after public objections
Summary
After public testimony and a presentation of a 1901 deed, Biloxi's City Council amended a surplus-property resolution to exclude Danella Park and declared two adjacent parcels surplus for developer discussions; councilers discussed protections to require timely development.
Biloxi City Council amended a proposed surplus-property resolution on May 1, 2026, to remove Danella Park after residents and descendants urged the council to preserve the historic playground. The council then declared two adjacent city parcels surplus to allow further negotiation with a potential developer.
The amendment followed a public comment by Audra Wilkes Danella, who identified herself as a Biloxi native and a family member of the donor. She presented a 1901 deed in which the donor stipulated the land "to be used as public grounds or to serve as a children's playground" and quoted the deed clause: "not to be sold or used for any other purpose." She told the council that the city has an obligation to…
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