Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Avent Park Improvements Design Contract
Ecological Design Group will design the first project from the Parks and Trails Master Plan — Avent Park upgrades — with design done by early summer and construction hoped for this fiscal year.
Depot trail connection via Ole Miss license
The city will get a license (not an easement) from the University of Mississippi to build a pedestrian connection from CB Webb to the depot trail. The city builds and maintains it; Ole Miss must send it to IHL for approval.
mTrade Indoor Practice Facility IT Bid Rejection
Only one bid came in — $89,988 from BCI — about 2% over budget, so the city rejected it and will re-advertise after trimming scope.
Lacrosse tournaments at mTrade Park
New agreements bring youth soccer and fast-pitch softball tournaments to town, with a separate cleanup contract for event weekends. That means more visitors, more activity at the parks, and more weekend traffic.