Appropriation; City of Gulfport for repairs and upgrades to the park areas of certain facilities.

HB 243 allocates $500,000 from the state general fund to the City of Gulfport for repairs, renovations, upgrades, and improvements to specific park areas at four facilities: the Jack and Florence Goldin Sportsplex ($125,000), 19th Street Community Center ($125,000), Gaston Point Recreation Center ($125,000), and 28th Street Park and Pavilion ($125,000). The funds are designated for use during the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) to cover costs associated with these facility improvements. This is a straightforward funding appropriation with no new policy provisions.