Ordinance 0428-2026 1 appearance active

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $125,000.00 with Hairston’s Services LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order starting March 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

Columbus, MS March 2, 2026 - March 2, 2026

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Hairston’s Services LLC for up to $125,000.00. This contract will provide emergency residential services including heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical repairs through the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program. The ordinance also amends the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget, authorizes the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund, and permits expenditures from this fund up to $125,000.00. Expenditures are authorized prior to the execution of a Purchase Order starting March 1, 2026, and the measure declares an emergency.

Columbus City Council
March 2, 2026