{"id":95,"date":"2017-09-29T12:40:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T12:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/?page_id=95"},"modified":"2024-07-17T00:01:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:01:07","slug":"home-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column hide_bg_image_on_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; hide_bg_image_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; icons_position=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644869505082{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_1691556349\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title sc_title_default  vc_custom_1644869846078\"><h2 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act<\/h2><div class=\"sc_item_descr sc_title_descr sc_align_center\"><p>On March 24th, The Lamar County Board of Supervisors will be voting whether or not to opt out of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. You\u2019re invited to provide your feedback on this issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_column_text]<div style=\"display:none\" class=\"fm-form-container fm-theme2\"><div id=\"fm-pages9\" class=\"fm-pages wdform_page_navigation \" show_title=\"\" show_numbers=\"1\" type=\"none\"><\/div><form name=\"form9\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95\" method=\"post\" id=\"form9\" class=\"fm-form form9  \" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_page_id9\" value=\"95\" name=\"fm_page_id9\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_current_post_type9\" value=\"page\" name=\"fm_current_post_type9\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"counter9\" value=\"8\" name=\"counter9\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"Itemid9\" value=\"\" name=\"Itemid9\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_shake9\" value=\"1\" name=\"fm_shake9\" \/><input type=\"text\" class=\"fm-hide\" id=\"fm_empty_field_validation9\" value=\"\" name=\"fm_empty_field_validation9\" data-value=\"bd736efb144d599cf463541431fbf5c4\" \/><div class=\"wdform-page-and-images fm-form-builder\"><div id=\"9form_view1\" class=\"wdform_page\" page_title=\"Untitled page\" next_title=\"Next\" next_type=\"text\" next_class=\"wdform-page-button\" next_checkable=\"true\" previous_title=\"Previous\" previous_type=\"text\" previous_class=\"wdform-page-button\" previous_checkable=\"false\"><div class=\"wdform_section\"><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"7\" class=\"wdform_row\"><div type=\"type_radio\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-column fm-type_radio\" ><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-100  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column\">    <label  class=\"wdform-label\">Do you want the Lamar County Board of Supervisors to OPT OUT of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which includes growing and selling medical marijuana?<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column wd-width-100\" ><div class=\"wd-flex wd-flex-column\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wdform_7_element9\" value=\"\" \/><div class=\"radio-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"radio\"  id=\"wdform_7_element90\" name=\"wdform_7_element9\" value=\"Yes\" onclick=\"set_default(&quot;wdform_7&quot;,&quot;0&quot;,&quot;9&quot;); 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Zoning<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Human Resources<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Administration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cq-tabcontent style1\" style=\"background:;\"><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\">The Public Works Department provides the city with utility services, sanitation collection services, infrastructure system maintenance, and municipal fleet maintenance. The department provides on-call staff for emergency situations after hours, who may be contacted through the Purvis Police Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sanitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WastePro is responsible for the collection of residential, commercial, and multi-family refuse and cardboard collection.\u00a0 The city provides special collections for bulk items such as appliances and furniture. The city is responsible for the removal of brush, leaves, and yard debris.\u00a0 The division superintendent is Eric Thompson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Streets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Streets Division is responsible for installing and repairing streets, sidewalks and handicap ramps, mowing, street sweeping within the city\u2019s jurisdiction. This includes installation and maintenance of storm drains, catch basins, and drainage ditches along city streets, right-of-ways, and dedicated stormwater easements. We maintain directional and street name signs throughout the city. The division superintendent is Eric Thompson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vehicle Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Vehicle Maintenance Division provides maintenance and repair of the city\u2019s vehicle and equipment fleet.\u00a0 The division superintendent is Eric Thompson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Water Distribution Division provides maintenance and repair of water mains providing potable water to commercial and residential customers; installs and repairs water distribution lines and water meters in the city; maintains 3 water tank facilities. The Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) is Eric Thompson.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-Annual-Drinking-Water-Quality-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download <\/a>the 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality report.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sewer Collections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sewer Collections Division maintains gravity sewer, force main sewer lines, and sewer pump stations. Inflow and Infiltration (I&amp;I) and Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) reduction and elimination are high priority projects within the division. The Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) is Eric Thompson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building &amp; Grounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Building &amp; Grounds Division has four major functions: grounds maintenance and landscaping, building maintenance, recreation, and custodial. The division takes care of parks, treatment plants, pump stations, public playgrounds and roadside projects throughout the city limits and the downtown area. The division superintendent is Eric Thompson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Input &amp; Identifying Community Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your Public Works Department would like to hear your comments or suggestions on ways to improve the services we provide. Please contact us via email or by calling 601-606-0637.<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>About Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are very fortunate to enjoy such an outstanding quality of life in Purvis and the members of your Police Department are committed to making it even better.<\/p>\n<p>We are proactive in crime prevention measures and pride ourselves in community involvement.<\/p>\n<p>We will work to accomplish this by continuing to provide professional police functions to prevent, detect and investigate criminal activities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purvis Badge<\/li>\n<li>Badge Photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Crime Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The crime rate in Purvis is low and we are determined to keep it that way. We cannot do this alone. We need and must have each citizen\u2019s support.<\/p>\n<p>You can show your support by obeying the law and providing us with ideas on how we can better serve you. Please do not hesitate to call us or stop by the office if we can assist you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Purvis Police Department pledges to provide professional services to the community through integrity, respect, and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fairness<\/li>\n<li>Integrity<\/li>\n<li>Respect<\/li>\n<li>Service<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have questions about the Purvis Police or a particular service? Would you like to offer a suggestion or bring a problem to our attention?<\/p>\n<p>We are happy to answer any question, and appreciate your thoughts and suggestions.\u00a0 You may send a question or comment directly to the appropriate city department.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not sure to whom you should direct your question or comment, then you may call Purvis Police at 601-794-6512.<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"header\" class=\"tranz\">\n<div class=\"container_alt\">\n<div class=\"header_inn boxshadow\">\n<div class=\"header-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-header p-border\">\n<div class=\"titlewrap container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container container_alt\">\n<div id=\"core\">\n<div class=\"postbarLeft\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"eightcol first\">\n<div class=\"post-5336 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"item_inn tranz p-border ghost\">\n<div class=\"entry pageentry\">\n<p><strong>Code Enforcement<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of Purvis peruses code enforcement to help maintain the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. Code Enforcement helps maintain and improve the quality of life in Purvis by ensuring compliance with the City\u2019s Code of Ordinances. The City of Purvis does this through fair and unbiased enforcement actions to correct violations and educate property owners on how to maintain compliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submitting a Complaint<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have a potential code violation that you want the City to investigate, you can call City Hall at 601-794-2472 or visit us in person at 136 Shelby Speights Drive. Please be prepared with specific details about the condition and location of the property in question.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Violations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abandoned vehicles left on private property.<\/li>\n<li>Junked (dismantled or wrecked) vehicles which are inoperable.<\/li>\n<li>Accumulations of garbage or other refuse materials.<\/li>\n<li>Appliances, furniture, and mattresses placed on curbs without calling for a special pick-up.<\/li>\n<li>Any condition that may become a breeding place for pests or create an unsafe condition.<\/li>\n<li>Poorly maintained grass\/weeds that reach 18 inches in height.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Resolving Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The resolution timeline for code complains varies from case to case. If the subject of the enforcement action is a bona fide risk to public safety or public health, the response can be very swift as the City will exercise all of its governmental authority and policing powers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Code Books<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Comprehensive-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to download Volume 1.<\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Land-Development-Code-Volume-2-CP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE <\/a>to download Volume 2.\u00a0 Warning &#8211; this is an 18meg file and may take time to download based on your internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>Variance Application &#8211; Download <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Variance-Application.docx\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zoning Ordinance &#8211; Zoning Permit Application &#8211; Download <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoning-Ordinance-Zoning-Permit-Application-6.docx\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>Permits &amp; Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>City Hall regulates and permits a wide variety of activities within the City of Purvis. Please see the basic information below regarding the hows, whats, and whys of general permitting processes in the city. Permits and additional information may be obtained by visiting City Hall Monday \u2013 Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN A PERMIT IS NEEDED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following activities within the City of Purvis require permit approval:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New business locating to the city<\/li>\n<li>Existing businesses relocating to a new location<\/li>\n<li>Existing businesses undergoing physical expansion within the same location<\/li>\n<li>Remodeling, renovation, or other physical alteration of an existing structure<\/li>\n<li>The placement of any signage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A permit is required for a variety of reasons to protect public safety and quality of life:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure that proposed businesses are legally allowable in the proposed location<\/li>\n<li>To ensure that structural alterations are safe and compliant with the city\u2019s requirements<\/li>\n<li>To protect the integrity of the city\u2019s utility system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click below to download permit forms:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Building-Permit-2020-with-Fields.pdf\">Building Permit<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of Purvis Human Resources provides administrative and personnel support for the departments within the city. This support includes benefits administration, personnel programs and policies, and additional human resource functions. It is also the responsibility of this department to ensure legal and ethical decision making with respect to policies and procedures.<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>CITY ATTORNEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City Attorney is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the council. The council fixes the compensation of the City Attorney. The attorney has the following duties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prosecute and defend suits for and against the city<\/li>\n<li>Advise the mayor, council, manager, clerk and other city officials with respect to legal matters connected with the affairs of the city<\/li>\n<li>Attend all meetings of the council<\/li>\n<li>Draw all legal documents connected with the affairs of the city<\/li>\n<li>Draw proposed ordinances when requested to do so<\/li>\n<li>Inspect and pass upon all agreements, contracts, franchises and other instruments in which the city may be concerned<\/li>\n<li>Perform such other duties as may be required of him by virtue of the position as city attorney.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CITY CLERK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_desktop=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_notebook=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-users&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Mayor &amp; City Council&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1531313866676-5044b6ab-1bfb&#8221;]<div class=\"cq-tabs \" style=\"width:\" data-tabsstyle=\"style1\" data-titlebg=\"\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-titlehoverbg=\"\" data-titlehovercolor=\"\" data-rotatetabs=\"0\"><ul class=\"cq-tabmenu style1\" style=\"background-color:;border-bottom-color:;\"><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Roger Herrin<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Bill Ducker<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Wendell Hudson<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Donna Bielstein<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Jerry Smith<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Deborah Ferrell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cq-tabcontent style1\" style=\"background:;\"><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2038 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RogerHerrin-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RogerHerrin-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RogerHerrin-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RogerHerrin-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RogerHerrin-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Mayor Roger Herrin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2040 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BillDucker-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BillDucker-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BillDucker-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BillDucker-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BillDucker-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>City Attorney Bill Ducker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2039 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/WendellHudson-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/WendellHudson-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/WendellHudson-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/WendellHudson-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/WendellHudson-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Alderman at Large Wendell Hudson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2037 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DonnaBielstein-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DonnaBielstein-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DonnaBielstein-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DonnaBielstein-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DonnaBielstein-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Alderwoman Ward 1 Donna Bielstein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2036 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/JerrySmith-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/JerrySmith-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/JerrySmith-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/JerrySmith-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/JerrySmith-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Alderwoman Ward 3 Jerry Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2035 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DeborahFerrell-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DeborahFerrell-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DeborahFerrell-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DeborahFerrell-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DeborahFerrell-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Alderwoman Ward 4 Deborah Ferrell<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_desktop=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_notebook=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-concierge-bell&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;City Services&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1531313886530-1f73193e-b167&#8243;]<div class=\"cq-tabs \" style=\"width:\" data-tabsstyle=\"style1\" data-titlebg=\"\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-titlehoverbg=\"\" data-titlehovercolor=\"\" data-rotatetabs=\"0\"><ul class=\"cq-tabmenu style1\" style=\"background-color:;border-bottom-color:;\"><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Water &amp; Sewer Billing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Street Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Sanitation<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Fees Schedules<\/a><\/li><li style=\"background-color:;\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:;\">Crime Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cq-tabcontent style1\" style=\"background:;\"><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>Obtaining Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The water \/ sewer utility billing is handled at the City Hall located at 136 Shelby Speights Dr. All new residents of Purvis will need to visit this office Monday \u2013 Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. to apply for water and sewer service.<\/p>\n<p>Your bill is always mailed on the first of the month. Payment is due on the 10th. After the 10th, a $5 late fee will be added to the current bill. A second notice is mailed on the 15th if no payment has been received. Water service is turned off for non-payment on the 25th of each month. If your account is paid after the 25th of the month you will be subject to an additional $50 re-connect fee.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-Annual-Drinking-Water-Quality-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> the 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report here for the City of Purvis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accounts disconnected for non-payment are assessed an additional charge of $50 for re-connection.<br \/>\nA customer deposit of $125 is required for new service to an owned residence.<br \/>\nA customer deposit of $150 is required for new service to a rental unit.<br \/>\nThese deposits are held until service is terminated and all accounts settled.<br \/>\nThe city\u2019s charge for checks returned unpaid, for any reason, is $35.<br \/>\nAs part of our utility billing, customers are also charged for garbage collection and the disposal of their garbage at the county landfill. This is a mandatory charge for all households in the city with the exception of commercial accounts who may be served by a private hauler. The current combined cost of collection and disposal is $13.85.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plumbing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While we want to provide the best service that is possible, there are certain restrictions on what we are allowed to pay for. The City is unable to provide plumbing work on private properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Water Department currently accepts cash, check, or money order. A drop-box is conveniently located outside City Hall for payments made after hours and will be processed the next working day.<br \/>\nIf you need additional information, contact City Hall at 601-794-2472.<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>Streets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of Purvis Streets Division is responsible for the installation and repair of streets, sidewalks, handicap ramps, mowing utility strips and right-of-ways, and street sweeping for streets within the Purvis jurisdiction. The city is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of storm drains, catch basins, and drainage ditches along city streets, rights-of-ways, and dedicated storm water easements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Traffic Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MDOT Engineering Department replaces traffic light bulbs in the city. Call 601-359-1454 to report a traffic light not functioning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Street Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Streets Division erects and maintains traffic, directional, and street name signs throughout the city. To report sign damage, theft, or request installation call 601-794-2472. Report fallen or missing stop signs immediately to 601-794-2472.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potholes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Report potholes by calling 601-794-2472.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Street Paving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The city uses a priority list to decide which streets to pave. It is broken down by a score which is provided during street inspection, which is called the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) Study. The streets are scored on cracks, raveling, ruts, and ride ability to just name a few.<\/p>\n<p>After the inspection is completed, each street is given a score from 0 to 100. The lower the score, the higher the street would be placed on the paving list.<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\"><strong>Leaf &amp; Limb Collections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City will provide curbside collection during the week. Leaves must be in bags no larger than lawn or leaf-size (40 gallons or less). Bagged leaves must be left curbside by 7 a.m.\u00a0 Bulky materials such as brush and tree limbs are accepted. Larger limbs will need to be reduced in size before collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See details about recycling at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lamarcountyms.gov\/ms\/saturday-drop-off-white-goods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lamar County website<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trash Collection Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trash collection is provided to the City of Purvis by Waste Pro. Those residents and commercial properties located East of Highway 11 will be picked up Thursday mornings. Those residents and commercial properties located West of Highway 11 will be picked up Friday mornings. It is advised that trash be placed by the road the night before collection or early the morning of collection. If trash is not collected on the day stated, please notify City Hall at 601-794-2472 or call Waste Pro directly at 601-264-7888.<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\">The Schedule of Fees details the costs for taxes, fees, applications, permits, violations, and professional services.<\/p>\n<p>DOWNLOAD THE CURRENT SCHEDULE OF FEES<br \/>\nSchedule of Taxes, Fees &amp; Charges FY 2018-2019 (PDF)<\/div><div class=\"cq-tabitem\" style=\"color:;\">BUSINESSES<\/p>\n<p>Find tips to help prevent shoplifting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOME SECURITY INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prevent crimes from happening to your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PERSONAL SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Protect yourself with these tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Protect yourself from being sexually assaulted.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_desktop=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_notebook=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Permit Forms &amp; Applications&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1631130655431-8b7d9b69-b956&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Building-Permit-2020-with-Fields-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building Permit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Demolition-Permit-Application-with-fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demolition Permit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Electrical-Permit-with-Fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electrical Permit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Excavation-Road-Boring-and-Directional-Drilling-permit-application-with-fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excavation, Road Boring and Directional Drilling Permit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Fence-Permit-Application-with-fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fence Permit Application<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pool-Permit-Application-with-fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pool Permit Application<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Request-for-Relief-from-Sewer-Tax-with-fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request for Relief from Sewer Tax<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sign-Permit-Application-with-fields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign Permit Application<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Variance Application &#8211; Download <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Variance-Application.docx\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Zoning Ordinance &#8211; Zoning Permit Application &#8211; Download <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoning-Ordinance-Zoning-Permit-Application-6.docx\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please choose a form and click on its name from the above list.\u00a0 The link will take you to an Adobe pdf file that you can complete directly on your computer and then save.\u00a0 You can also just print the form and hand complete it.\u00a0 Please make sure that when you have completed the form, sign it and submit to the City Office Clerk.\u00a0 This can be done by hand delivery or mailing it to 136 Shelby Speights Dr., Purvis, MS 39475 or by emailing an image of the form to <a href=\"mailto:purviscityclerk@yahoo.com\">purviscityclerk@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Code Inspector&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1635194391236-276dc5ec-48aa&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Address:\u00a0 125 Shelby Speights Drive<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:clerk@purvis-ms.gov\">clerk@purvis-ms.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Code Book<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Download Volume 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Comprehensive-Plan.pdf\">HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Downland Volume 2 <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Land-Development-Code-Volume-2-CP.pdf\">HERE<\/a>!\u00a0 This is a large file and may take some time to download based on your internet service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Variance Application &#8211; Download <a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Variance-Application.docx\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Zoning Ordinance &#8211; Zoning Permit Application &#8211; 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Please let us know if you have&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_blogger_item_button sc_item_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/monthly-trash-payment\/\" class=\"sc_button sc_button_simple\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_excerpt --><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><\/div><div class=\"trx_addons_column-1_3\"><div class=\"sc_blogger_item post_format_standard post-2114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_icon sc_blogger_item_featured\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Filling-Glass-Of-Tap-Water-7968370-370x208.jpg\" class=\"attachment-heartstar-thumb-med size-heartstar-thumb-med wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Filling-Glass-Of-Tap-Water-7968370-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Filling-Glass-Of-Tap-Water-7968370-1170x658.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><div class=\"mask\"><\/div><div class=\"icons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/2021-annual-drinking-water-quality-report\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-017-view\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content\"><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_header entry-header\"><h5 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/2021-annual-drinking-water-quality-report\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"post_meta\"><br \/>\n<b>Notice<\/b>:  Trying to get property 'ID' of non-object in <b>\/home\/purvisms\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes\/heartstar\/includes\/wp.php<\/b> on line <b>708<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post_meta_item post_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purvis-ms.gov\/2021-annual-drinking-water-quality-report\/\">May 17, 2022<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .post_meta --><\/div><!-- .entry-header --><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_excerpt\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_blogger_item_excerpt_text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please click here to download the Water Quality Report for 2021. 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