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This bill appropriates $350,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Gulfport to help cover the costs of removing blighted properties in the western part of the city during the fiscal year 2025-2026. Blighted properties are typically abandoned, deteriorated, or neglected buildings that negatively impact neighborhood property values and community aesthetics. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will disburse the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, which will be processed upon requisition by the appropriate city officials. The appropriation is designed to support the city's efforts to improve urban infrastructure and neighborhood conditions by removing properties that are in poor condition. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the specified fiscal year, and provides a targeted financial resource to help the City of Gulfport address urban blight in its western area.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0244.xml