Appropriation; City of Jackson for demolishing certain structure in Farish Street Historic District.

HB 853 appropriates $400,000 from the state general fund to the City of Jackson for demolishing a specific structure in the Farish Street Historic District. The bill targets a former agricultural/industrial building deemed a public health and safety nuisance, requiring its removal to address community welfare concerns. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, covers demolition costs associated with the city’s cleanup efforts in the historic district. The measure directly supports Jackson’s municipal operations for this targeted infrastructure project.