MS HB976

Appropriates $2,879,304.00 from the State General Fund to the City of Belzoni for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

Police Department funding: $108,580 for eight officers' salary increases, $200,000 for five police cars, $12,000 for bullet proof vests, $4,000 for handheld radios, and $4,500 for vehicle radios.

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

Infrastructure and capital projects: $1,000,000 for street repairs, $200,000 for excavators, $150,000 for street sweeper, $350,000 for ten water and street department trucks, $150,000 for park renovations, $300,000 for police department renovation, and $300,000 for city hall renovation.

Effective July 1, 2025.