MS HB1739

Appropriates $2,879,304.00 from the State General Fund to the City of Belzoni for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).

Police Department funding: $108,580 for eight officers' salary increases, $200,000 for five police cars, $12,000 for eight bulletproof vests, and $8,500 for handheld and vehicle radios.

Fire Department funding: $60,224 for five firefighters' salary increases, $30,000 for five turnout gear sets, and $10,000 for fire station supplies.

Streets and Water Department funding: $1,000,000 for street repairs, $200,000 for excavators, $150,000 for street sweeper, and $350,000 for ten trucks.

Additional funding: $150,000 for park renovations (Jack Lee, Reed, and Jockey parks), $300,000 for police department renovation, and $300,000 for city hall renovation.