Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Southaven public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Relocating east-side fuel pumps for $750,000
The city has to vacate its old fuel pump site and will spend $750,000 building new pumps off Freeman Lane near the park maintenance shop.
Emergency $275,000 server replacement
The city's main computer server is due for replacement, and AI-driven demand is pushing prices up roughly $25,000 a month — so the board rushed a $275,000 emergency purchase.
Landscaping contract costs
The board balked at paying roughly $30,000 a year to maintain the Hummingbird Garden and tabled a $7,250/month Premier Lawn and Turf amendment for medians and right-of-ways, directing staff to get exact scope and cost details and look at doing some work in-house.
Critical event pay for storm-working city crews
The mayor publicly thanked public works (running six plow units 18 hours a day), police, fire, EMS, facilities, and utilities staff for around-the-clock work during the winter storm.
Short-term rentals taxed as hotels
Under new state law (Senate Bill 2805), short-term rentals booked through platforms like VRBO and Airbnb will pay the same hotel taxes as traditional lodging in Southaven and DeSoto County.