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Florence agrees to new comprehensive plan with CMPDD; city share capped at $12,000

Mayor and Board of the City of Florence · August 19, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a $40,000 contract with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) to develop Florence's comprehensive plan; CMPDD grant funds will cover $28,000, leaving the city's cost not to exceed $12,000.

The Florence Mayor and Board approved entering a contract with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) to develop a new comprehensive plan for the city at a total cost of $40,000. The minutes state CMPDD grant funds will cover $28,000, leaving the city's share not to exceed $12,000.

Alderman Brian Grantham moved to authorize the agreement; the motion carried unanimously. The contract was presented as a grant‑supported planning effort; the minutes do not include a contract copy or a project timeline in the published minutes.

The comprehensive plan update will guide future land use, capital projects and community development priorities; the board authorized the expenditure and directed city staff to execute the agreement with CMPDD.