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Mar 9, 2111·BoardMeeting
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Shelby County Board Commissioners Committee Committee Agendas
The meeting for Committee #11 - Core City, Neighborhoods and Housing focused on streamlining efforts to better address needs and blight issues, particularly concerning coordination among agencies. Discussions included the role of the Environmental Court in handling cases related to dilapidated structures and public nuisances, and the proactive use of the Neighborhood Preservation Act to sue absentee landlords and appoint receivers to bring properties into compliance. The committee also reviewed the coordination of blight reduction efforts among various departments, including the District Attorney's Office E-Team, Fire Department inspections, and the Memphis Police Department's initiatives. Significant time was spent discussing a proposed anti-graffiti ordinance, comparing existing city and county statutes, and suggesting amendments to increase penalties, restrict sales of graffiti implements, and define terms related to property ownership and removal responsibilities.
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The proceedings involved several committee discussions and resolutions. Committee #4 (Law Enforcement, Corrections & Courts) addressed the approval of expenditures up to $241,959.80 for a Bomb Squad Robot upgrade using FY 2026 Grant Funds and Special Revenue Funds. An attempted resolution regarding the 2026 State Legislative Agenda and advancing recommendations from the Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee failed. Committee #15 (Facilities, Real Property, & Capital Improvements) approved a three-year lease agreement with Agricenter International, Inc. for Show Place Arena stables and grounds, effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029, at no cost for FY 2026. Committee #5 (Land Use, Planning, Transportation & Codes) saw two resolutions related to granting Special Use Permits (Case Numbers SUP 25-033 CO and SUP 2025-038/SUP 2025-039 CO) fail or be sent down without recommendation. Committee #1 (Budget and Finance) received and filed the November 2025 Monthly Comprehensive Financial Update Reports and included a presentation on the Actuarial Valuation Report. Committee #13 (Audit) received and filed the Second Quarter Report of the Shelby County Trustee for the year ending June 30, 2026. Committee #3 (Hospitals & Health) attempted to amend the FY2026 Grant Funds Budget for FY2025 Carryover Funding for the Shelby County Health Department Violence Prevention Program, but the motion failed.
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Shelby County Board of Commission Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered several land use and facility management items. Discussions included the conversion of a zoning case into a plan development for property on Pisco Road and Houston Levy Road, which was sent down without recommendation. Additionally, the committee addressed an ordinance regarding zoning map replacement procedures, a new ordinance concerning seclusion and restorative practices in the youth justice and education center, a lease extension agreement for office space on North Main Street, and an emergency purchase order for temporary chiller services at the jail annex due to a mechanical failure.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Shelby County Board of County Commissioners Commission Meeting
The meeting included staff birthday recognitions, a special resolution honoring environmental and social justice advocate Rita Harris, and an add-on resolution honoring the criminal court clerk. A public comment session was held where a citizen recommended the removal of the election administrator due to issues with ballot accuracy and election processes. The board reviewed the consent agenda, with commissioners requesting several items to be pulled for further discussion, including an amendment to the fiscal year 2027 operating budget regarding grant funds for domestic violence warrants and orders of protection.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
