Golfing
Gautier is home to two (2) Golf Course Clubs:
Mississippi National Golf Club (Left)
Shell Landing Golf Club (Right)
Gautier City Park
Gautier City Park has been renovated and offers a
host of leisure and recreation activities:
Playground Equipment (left)
Senior Citizens’ Center (right)
Pavilions and Piers for Family Events
Pier and Boat Ramps
Citizens and Visitors can take in the beautiful
essence of the Gulf of Mexico
Enjoy fishing from the pier or use the gateway
access to deepwater fishing.
Children’s Play
Bob Hayes’ Memorial Park
Kaboom Playground – Bacot ParkNew Playground – Frazier Park
Shepard State Park
400 acres shaded by majestic oaks and long leaf pines
Features 11 picnic sites, a pavilion, 2 mile nature trail and camping areas.
Boat launch providing access to Bayou Pierre and Mississippi Sound for water sports and fishing.
Camping and Recreation
Indian Point - Campground Pierre Bayou Campground
Indian Point – Rental Cabins
Blue Ribbon Schools and
Higher Education
Blue Ribbon Schools
“The Swamp” New Home of the Gautier
Gators
College Life
MGCCC
Jackson County Campus
33 acres bordering
Mary Walker Bayou and
Offers a unique living laboratory
La Maison Gautier
c. 1867The home known by locals as The Old Place is still owned by the
descendants of Theresa Fayard Gautier (1828-1911) and
Fernando Upton Gautier and is currently being used for
private and public events. Other historic homes of Gautier
include that of Josie
Gautier and the current Portas homestead, both Gulf Coastal
cottage style homes from the 1890s.
Native American Heritage
“This nearby eastern mound was built by prehistoric Indians during the
Late Woodland Period between 400 and 700, A.D. The mound’s flat summit was
used for ceremonial purposes. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
it is one of the few
remaining Native American mounds on
The Mississippi Gulf Coast.”
GENERAL LEDGER - FINANCES
Oct. 2009 – Sept. 2010
General Fund
Beginning Oct. 1, 2009
Cash $ 143,000
Revenues $ 9,162,000
Expenses $ 8,386,000
Ending Bal. $ 777,000
Projected Sept. 30, 2010
$ 493,000
$ 9,627,000
$ 8,688,000
$ 939,000
Decrease in Sales Tax $ 432,000
Increase in Beginning Balance $ 350,000
FEMA / MEMA Collections $ 250,000
Other Increases $ 297,000
Water & Sewer - Finances
Water & Sewer Fund
Beginning Oct. 1, 2009
Cash $ 747,000
Revenues $ 6,126,000
Expenses $ 6,345,000
Ending Bal. $ 528,000
Projected Sept. 30, 2010
$ 1,757,000
$ 6,256,743
$ 6,635,000
$ 1,379,000
Increase in Beginning Balance $ 1,010,000
Other Increases $ 131,000
Increase in Ending Balance $ 850,000
Solid Waste - Finances
Solid Waste Fund
Beginning Oct. 1, 2009
Cash $ 0
Revenues $ 1,300,000
Expenses $ 1,288,200
Ending Bal. $ 11,800
Projected Sept. 30, 2010
$ 0
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,288,200
$ 111,800
Collection Increase $ 100,000
Increase in Ending Balance $ 111,800
Checklist of Accomplishments
Commitment to Open Government
Open to Citizens’ Concerns
Finance Reports by City Clerk @ 1st Regular Council Meeting
Town Hall Meetings held Quarterly
Relaxed Sign Ordinances
Unified Development Ordinance Adopted
Tap Fees Lowered
Development of a Gautier Merchant’s Association
Implementation of Gautier Litter Campaign
New City of Gautier Website
Employment of Director of Economic Development / Planner
Employment of Director of Public Works
Police Department Inter-Departmental reorganization
Visit us at: www.gautier-ms.gov
Accomplishments Continued …
Continued Progress
WS-27 Project – Hickory Hills
Robert Hiram Bridge Project
Smoke testing & Infiltration Management Citywide
Rezoning of Gautier Vancleave Road to Commercial Area
Scada System
New Fire Truck
Lower Fire Rating
Future Projects and Goals
Martin Bluff Road Improvements
New Fire Station Hwy 57
Street Paving Citywide
Lighting Exit 61
Water – Sewer Improvements to include new warehouse and office which
were damaged by Katrina
Eliminate water discoloration
Complete Frazier Park – Bathroom facilities and Basketball Court
Resurfacing
Complete Downtown Street Scape Project
Continue City Beautification