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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 3

The City of Jackson is currently awaiting additional proposals to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made.
  1. 9/23: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions
  2. 9/24: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions
  3. 9/25: Chiller connection and testing, Fire Alarm testing, Fire, Electrical, and Signage assessments performed as part of the Fire Marshal report response
  4. 9/25: Fire Marshal Response report submitted
Next Steps:
  1. Quote comparisons for remediation: The City of Jackson is still facilitating site visits to inform proposal submissions from additional vendors to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding remediation. More information on proposal submission will be forthcoming.
  2. Secondary testing results are expected this week.
  3. We are working in partnership with the State Fire Marshal’s office to correct findings and violations in their report, and many minor violations have already been remedied.
 
We still do not know when remediation will begin and have not yet received the completed proposals from the new parties. We also requested proposal revisions from the first company to address new findings by Mr. Al-Turk, a city-contracted engineer.
 

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City of Jackson MS September 26, 2024 0
City PlanningCommunity NewsGeneralThalia Mara Hall

Thalia Mara Hall Update – Week 2

Thalia Mara Hall Update w/ all Major Milestones

9/19/24

The City of Jackson is currently awaiting additional proposals to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made.

  1. 9/11: We were visited by the Fire Marshall.  The Fire Marshall issued an evaluation report of TMH.  A number of issues were discovered for which a response document is being prepared for submittal by Sept 21.
  2. 9/13: A meeting was held with a City Engineering contractor, the CDFL team, and the JCI team to evaluate new findings and request proposal revisions.
  3. 9/16: There was a follow-up meeting to revise the Chiller plan to address the following:
    • primary unit (Chiller) arrival
    • secondary unit (Chiller) purchase
    • request secondary hygienic testing
  4. 9/19: Secondary hygienic testing performed.
  5. 9/19: The new Chiller arrived!  The earlier than expected arrival of the new chiller was an exciting event. Having this component in place will help to support the remediation effort by ensuring optimal working conditions and proper airflow as soon as the cleaning is complete. This component is arriving almost 6 months earlier than the previously estimated timeline.
  6. Multiple site visits were made to support the additional proposals currently being put together.

Next Steps:

  1. Quote comparisons for remediation: The City of Jackson is currently awaiting proposals from additional vendors to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding remediation.
  2. So far, the remediation timelines that have been given are between 4 to 8 weeks.
  3. A final inspection will be performed. This is contingent upon Next Step # 2 above.
  4. Clearance and certificate of occupancy at this point are to be determined.

Other:

  1. Rigging System: The rigging inspection was rescheduled to accommodate for the earlier than expected chiller arrival and connection. The chiller arrived today and will be tested and connected in the coming week, allowing for rescheduling immediately following.
  2. Fire Curtain:Fire Curtain inspection is to be performed as part of the rigging inspection, and the planning will be reflected in the Fire Marshall response document.

We still do not know when remediation will begin and have not yet received the completed proposals from the new parties. We also requested proposal revisions from the first company to address new findings by Mr. Al-Turk, a city-contracted engineer.

Previous Updates:

Week 1 (9/12/24): Week 1

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City of Jackson MS September 19, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneral

Ward 2 Special Election Update

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Jackson City Council has declared the Ward 2 City Council seat vacant, thereby requiring a Special Election to be held on October 1, 2024.

To accommodate the absentee voting process, the Municipal Clerk office will be open beginning September 16th – 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, our office will be opened from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. The last day to vote by absentee ballot is Saturday, September 28 at noon.

Please visit the attached sample ballot of the qualified candidates for the Ward 2 City Council Seat.

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City of Jackson MS September 16, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneral

Thursday Storm Update

September 12, 2024
 
(Jackson, Miss.) – Due to the impact of Tropical Depression Francine on the area, City of Jackson offices will remain closed today, Thursday, September 12. Thank you for your understanding as essential employees continue to work to mitigate storm damage. All City of Jackson employees are expected to return to the office for regular hours Friday.
 
Shelter Information
The temporary shelter at the Jackson Police Training Academy will close at noon today.  Since it opened on Wednesday, six people have utilized the shelter.
 
Garbage Pickup
Richard’s Disposal Inc. has suspended garbage pickup Thursday out of concern for the safety of its employees. Richard’s will resume service tomorrow, Friday, September 13.
 
Tree/Limb Debris
Please call 601-960-1870 if you see tree debris blocking roadways.  We are currently in the process of removing trees/limbs from the following roads:
  • 2250 Boling Street
  • 1931 Boling Street
  • Countyline Road/Hwy 49 E. Countyline Rd ( 2 trees)
  • 1922 First Avenue ( power line ) private
  • 3500 Lee Street
  • Jefferson Street @ Morningside
  • 4715 Methodist Home Rd
For residents with damage to their homes, please call the Hinds County Emergency Operations Center at 601-968-6771. They will also provide a tarp if needed. The city is not responsible for debris on private property.
 
Traffic Signals
We are keeping a tally of damaged traffic signals and working to repair them.
  • Damaged Southbound 5-section at Ridgewood Rd @ Woodfield Dr. Green arrow section operational.
  • Northbound 3- section at Hwy 80 @ Gallatin Street.  Only red LED functions.  Yellow and Green section missing.
 
Contractor will repair!
 
Viaducts (Closed)
  • Mill at Monument (Closed)
  • Capital at Monument (Closed)
Power Outages
There are just over 2,000 power outages in Hinds County as of 10:30 a.m., according to PowerOutage.us. Call Entergy at 1-800-9OUTAGE to report an outage or determine status.
 
Important Numbers!
Residents are advised to call the city’s Action Line at 311 or 601-960-1111 for non-emergency needs.
 
The city of Jackson will continue to provide updates as additional information comes in. Thank you for your patience and be safe!

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City of Jackson MS September 12, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneralMayor's News

City of Jackson Mounts Hurricane Francine Preparations

The City of Jackson is asking residents to remain vigilant and prepare for potential extreme weather from Hurricane Francine. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rainfall and wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph, beginning Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. This could lead to some flooding, downed trees and power lines, and damage to roofs and homes.
The Jackson Police Department is ready for the storm and will be working in coordination with Capitol Police. The Jackson Fire Department is also prepared and has prepped equipment in the event of flooding. The city’s Public Works Department has a crew on standby ready to remove downed trees, check traffic lights, and set up barricades.
Temporary shelter
The city will be opening the Jackson Police Department Training Academy at 3000 St. Charles St. as a temporary shelter, beginning noon Wednesday.  Plans are in place to open an additional shelter if necessary.
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Sand bags
Starting Wednesday, there will be sand available to fill sandbags from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4225 Michael Avalon St.
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Important numbers
City officials are asking residents to use the city’s 311 action line, or 601-960-1111 for service calls.  Residents are asked to reserve non-emergency calls from 911 to JPD’s administrative line at 601-960-1234. 
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Weather tips
Be prepared. Make a plan for your household and pets.  Monitor the forecast. Tune in to local media for weather updates.  As a reminder, the city urges residents to stay home if possible to avoid dangerous road conditions. We will continue to post several weather-related tips on our Facebook page.

 

Click here for Solid Waste Storm Preparedness
 
 
 
 
Click here for Weather Safety Reminders

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City of Jackson MS September 9, 2024 0
City PlanningCommunity NewsGeneralMayor's News

Update: Environmental Report on Thalia Mara Hall

Earlier this month, the City of Jackson was forced to shut down Thalia Mara Hall after early microbial activity was found. We quickly alerted the public and the media of this development when the information was made available to us. City officials then immediately worked to hire a contractor to analyze the environment, provide a summation and propose options for remediation.

In the interest of transparency, the City of Jackson is releasing the “Indoor Air Quality Assessment” report. The report, reviewed by a senior industrial hygienist, outlines the findings from the company the city contracted with, CTEH – Environmental and Scientific Consulting Services.  The report recommends the repair of the HVAC system and the removal of some carpeting. It also recommends the cleaning of carpets, hard surfaces, floors and soft upholstery. A final air quality clearance survey is also requested. Today, the remediation team will meet with city officials for the third time.

The city remains committed to restoring Thalia and has put great effort in securing funding for those means.  We were recently given $1.5 million in needed funding by the state to help do this. But this is an ongoing effort.

Most important, though, is the health and safety of our community. We will reopen Thalia when these concerns are alleviated. We do not currently have a timeframe of repairs, but will advise the public when we do. The city thanks the public for their patience and understanding during this temporary hiatus.

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City of Jackson MS August 29, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneral

National Night Out 2024 Registration Form

The City of Jackson is gearing up for its annual National Night Out event! All neighborhood associations and community organizations must register to participate. To apply online, follow the link below to complete your registration application.

NNO Registration Form

registration deadline expired

For a hardcopy application, please reach out to Sgt. Fredrick Suttles @ (601)960-2049 / Fax: (601) 960-1387 or Dr. Robbie Smith @ (601) 767-9428 / email address: robbies@jacksonms.gov.

To return hardcopy applications, please mail to:
Sgt. Fredrick Suttles
Jackson Police Department
Crime Prevention
Jackson, MS 39201
fsuttles@city.jackson.ms.us

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City of Jackson MS August 20, 2024 0