At the June 16, 2026 Urbana City Council meeting, the Board of Control approved a recommendation from Director of Administration Spencer Mitchell to execute a $204,000 change order with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for the 2026 Asphalt Program. The change order funds full-depth pavement repair and thirteen paving patches on Miami Street, using Capital Improvement Fund dollars already included in the 2026 budget. This indicates Barrett Paving is the incumbent contractor for the broader 2026 asphalt work and is being entrusted with additional street reconstruction. For vendors, this is valuable intelligence on Urbana’s roadway program, budget capacity, and preferred paving partner, and it suggests potential subcontracting, materials supply, traffic control, or future-year resurfacing and rehabilitation opportunities as the City continues its capital street program.
Funding is from the Capital Improvement Fund and within the 2026 budget, focused on Miami Street ful...
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The agenda lists Hattiesburg Clinic requesting conditional use approval to develop a parking lot on an EM‑3 zoned property at 7 Medical Blvd (two PPINs in Forrest County Ward 3). Securing conditional use is a prerequisite step before the clinic can move ahead with detailed design and construction of expanded parking infrastructure. No contractor or budget is referenced, indicating this is still in the entitlement and planning phase. This upcoming parking lot project will likely require civil engineering, paving, stormwater management, lighting, and possibly access control solutions, creating a near-term opportunity once approvals are in place.
Property identified as PPINs 17832 and 17834, EM-3 zoning at 7 Medical Blvd, Forrest County Ward 3.
The FY2026-2027 draft budget for Geneva CUSD 304’s Operations & Maintenance Fund shows total expenses rising to 14880758, including 3058505 for supplies, 3930681 for services, and 550000 for non-capital equipment plus 150000 for capital. Compared to the FY2025-26 projected 13512043, this represents a significant increase, especially in supplies and non-capital equipment, reflecting ongoing facilities upkeep and small-to-mid-sized improvements. The budget language notes that fund balance and transfers will support the district’s capital plan and fleet management, and lists capital cost controls and bus purchase costs as areas of concern. For facilities service providers, maintenance contractors, custodial and grounds vendors, and building systems/equipment suppliers, this signals continued purchasing in cleaning, HVAC, minor renovations, and facility supplies rather than a single large project. Engaging now around cost-effective maintenance contracts and bundled facility services could help the district manage inflation pressures within this expanded O&M budget.
O&M Fund is one of the sources for 4000000 in transfers to support capital and fleet management in F...
For FY 2026-2027, the district’s operation of buildings budget includes 62043 for contracted custodial services, 35000 for GSRP room cleaning, utilities, and supplies, and 18000 for general purchased services, in addition to staff custodian salaries. There are also budget lines for building and grounds updates, equipment repairs, grounds maintenance services, and new and replacement maintenance equipment. This mix of in-house staff and substantial contracted services points to ongoing outsourcing of custodial and some maintenance functions, likely under one or more vendor agreements. Facilities service providers and maintenance contractors can position themselves for upcoming rebids, expansions, or specialized projects (e.g., upgrades and repairs) tied to these budgeted amounts.
Operations budget also includes significant utilities and insurance lines, indicating a sizable faci...
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