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council Mobile · Tuesday, January 7, 2025

City Council Meeting

Agenda items
53
0 consent · 53 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$8.2M
19 items with amounts
Business

Regular Agenda (53)

· Item number:Item #2025-1316 Total cost: undisclosed

Rezoning hearing set: 720 Museum Drive from residential to commercial

Property at 720 Museum Drive in District 7 could shift from single-family residential (R-1) to business (B-2) zoning. This may change what can be built or operated there and could affect traffic, parking, and neighborhood character.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 720 Museum Drive
· Item number:Item #2025-1317 Total cost: undisclosed

Rezone 720 Museum Drive from single-family to commercial use

Property at 720 Museum Drive would shift from residential zoning to business use, potentially enabling commercial development or mixed-use projects on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Location: 720 Museum Drive
· Item number:Item #2025-1498 Total cost: undisclosed

Firefighter Humphries named Firefighter of the Month

Recognition and bonus award for exceptional service to the Fire Department and Mobile residents.

Counterparty: Humphries Funding source: General Fund Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #2025-1499 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $2.1M

MFRD orders 2 fire pumper trucks from Emergency Equipment Professional for $2.06

Fire department replaces aging equipment to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1501 Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 500 Chin Street

Removes a structure declared a public nuisance from the neighborhood, improving safety and appearance at 500 Chin Street.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 500 Chin Street
· Item number:Item #2025-1502 Total cost: undisclosed

Code amendment: Section 63-028 modified

This law change affects how the city code is applied or enforced in an area currently unclear from the title alone. Details on the specific impact will emerge during public hearings.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #2025-1503 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $95K

City approves $95,323 no-bid repair contract for aerial fire truck

Fire department's aerial truck will return to service after repairs. No competitive bidding was used for this emergency equipment purchase.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1505 Total cost: $149K

City approves $149,400 tree maintenance contract on Azalea Road

RBC Vegetation Management will handle right-of-way tree maintenance and removal on Azalea Road. Work keeps roadside trees healthy and safe for drivers and pedestrians.

Counterparty: RBC Vegetation Management, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Azalea Road
· Item number:Item #2025-1507 Total cost: $129K

$128,615 reallocated for tennis court repairs at Copeland Cox

Funds shift from equipment reserves to resurface and repair courts at Copeland Cox Tennis Center, improving facility playability for residents.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment Location: Copeland Cox Tennis Center
· Item number:Item #2025-1508 Total cost: $527K

Hwy 45 streetscape project cost rises $527K via Wiregrass Construction

Project costs jump by $527,041 — change order extends scope or addresses unforeseen conditions on U.S. Highway 45 improvements. Citizens should see what extras drove the increase.

Counterparty: Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: U.S. Hwy 45
· Item number:Item #2025-1509 Total cost: undisclosed

Easement agreement approved for Colony Woods Townhomes

City grants Robertson Construction Co. and the townhomes owners association rights to access or use city property. Affects Colony Woods area residents and future development or maintenance.

Counterparty: Robertson Construction Co., LLC and Colony Woods Townhomes Owners Association, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #2025-1510 Total cost: undisclosed

India Bracey seeks sedan service license

A new for-hire sedan service could expand transportation options in the city. The license grants the right to operate commercially.

Counterparty: India Bracey Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #2025-1514 Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts right-of-way deed from Mobile Airport Authority at Michigan and Rav

City gains public access and control over land corridor near the airport, enabling future transportation or utility infrastructure projects in that area.

Counterparty: Mobile Airport Authority Funding source: Private Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: Michigan Avenue and Raven Drive
· Item number:Item #2025-1515 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Hartman; terms undisclosed

City agrees to resolve a legal dispute and release all claims against Hartman. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not public in this agenda summary.

Counterparty: Hartman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #2025-1516 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City resolves claims with Riverside Baptist Church

City and Riverside Baptist Church end a legal dispute. Settlement details and any financial impact to taxpayers remain unclear from the public agenda summary.

Counterparty: Riverside Baptist Church Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #2025-1517 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Valderrama claim

Settlement agreement resolves dispute with Valderrama. Dollar amount and terms not disclosed in item description.

Counterparty: Valderrama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #2025-1518 Total cost: undisclosed

City declares weeds noxious on Group 1666 parcels

Property owners in this group face weed abatement liens on their properties. The city will move to clear overgrown weeds and charge costs to owners or lien against the properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #2025-1519 Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes blighted structure at 7099 Old Shell Road

Removes a blighted property that poses safety or blight concerns in the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for future development or community use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7099 Old Shell Road
· Item number:Item #2025-1520 Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for blighted house at 607 Belsaw Avenue

City declares the structure a public nuisance and orders it torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 607 Belsaw Avenue
· Item number:Item #2025-1521 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City buys $17,610 traffic speed cushions for District 7

District 7 gets new speed cushions to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety. No-bid purchase from Trantex Transportation Products of Texas.

Counterparty: Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 7
· Item number:Item #2025-1522 Total cost: undisclosed

Planned Unit Development modification hearing set for 685 Schillinger Road South

Development rules for this District 6 property are being reconsidered. Public hearing scheduled August 19, 2025—residents can weigh in on the changes before any approval.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Location: 685 Schillinger Road South Public hearing: 2025-08-19
· Item number:Item #2025-1524 Total cost: undisclosed

Council recognizes Ms. Darlene Chavers, Ms. Senior Mobile

City honors a community member for her contributions and service to Mobile residents.

Counterparty: Ms. Darlene Chavers, Ms. Senior Mobile Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #2025-1526 Total cost: undisclosed

Bruce Helbig reappointed to Golf Course Advisory Committee

Helbig continues advising city leadership on golf course operations and policy. The committee helps shape decisions affecting the municipal golf facility and its revenue.

Counterparty: Bruce Helbig Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #2025-1527 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for shuttle service license application

Kahtan Ahmed is seeking approval to operate a shuttle service in the city. A public hearing on July 29, 2025 will let residents and businesses weigh in on whether the service should be licensed.

Counterparty: Kahtan Ahmed Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2025-07-29
· Item number:Item #2025-1529 Total cost: $32K

City buys traffic speed cushions for District 6; $31,698 to Trantex

District 6 streets will get speed-control devices to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety. The competitive purchase costs $31,698.

Counterparty: Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 6
· Item number:Item #2025-1530 Total cost: undisclosed

Alvin Garvin appointed to Advisory Commission on the Disabled

Garvin joins the advisory body that guides city policy on disability services and accessibility. The commission helps shape programs affecting residents with disabilities.

Counterparty: Alvin Garvin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #2025-1531 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise ordinance waiver granted for 3671 Hayfield Place event

Edwin Stuardi's event at 3671 Hayfield Place (District 7) is permitted to operate from 7–11 p.m. on November 22, 2025, with noise restrictions waived. Neighbors should expect elevated noise during that window.

Counterparty: Edwin Stuardi Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3671 Hayfield Place
· Item number:Item #2025-1532 Total cost: undisclosed

Council recommends beer/wine license for Speed Stop at 1861 Government Boulevard

Speed Stop at 1861 Government Boulevard will be permitted to sell beer and wine off-premises if the ABC Board approves. This determines what products the business can legally sell.

Counterparty: Speed Stop Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1861 Government Boulevard
· Item number:Item #2025-1533 Total cost: undisclosed

Pedros Tacos and Tequila Bar: Restaurant liquor license approved

New restaurant at 3649 Airport Boulevard gets approval to serve beer, wine, and spirits. The ABC Board will make the final decision.

Counterparty: Pedros Tacos and Tequila Bar Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3649 Airport Boulevard
· Item number:Item #2025-1534 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: 607 Belsaw Avenue declared nuisance, slated for demolition

City Council will hold a public hearing to declare the structure at 607 Belsaw Avenue a public nuisance and order its demolition. District 2 residents can voice support or objections at the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 607 Belsaw Avenue
· Item number:Item #2025-1535 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: 500 Chin Street ordered for demolition

A building at 500 Chin Street in District 2 has been declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. The hearing allows residents and property stakeholders to comment before demolition proceeds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 500 Chin Street
· Item number:Item #2025-1536 Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish blighted structure at 7099 Old Shell Road

Property in District 7 officially declared a public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood and eliminates potential safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7099 Old Shell Road
· Item number:Item #2025-1537 Total cost: $42K

City buys 41,943 garbage carts from Schaefer Plastics

New garbage carts replace worn equipment used by collection crews citywide. Improves service reliability and worker safety during weekly pickups.

Counterparty: Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1538 Total cost: $51K

Council awards $50,700 to Southern Earth Sciences for Downtown street work

Downtown streets will be resurfaced and restriped, improving safety and traffic flow. Work enhances the appearance and usability of the central business district.

Counterparty: Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Downtown
· Item number:Item #2025-1539 Total cost: $164K

Museum elevator controller replacement: $164K to Kone Inc.

Mobile Museum of Art gets new elevator control system, improving accessibility and reliability for visitors and staff.

Counterparty: Kone, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1540 Total cost: undisclosed

Ward 5-5 voting moves to Dauphin Way Baptist Church

Voters in Ward 5-5 will cast ballots at a new location (3661 Dauphin Street) for the 2025 Municipal Election. Check your polling place before voting day.

Counterparty: Dauphin Way Baptist Church Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3661 Dauphin Street
· Item number:Item #2025-1541 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $16K

City approves $15,879 paramedic training contract with University of South Alaba

MFRD paramedics will receive first-semester training through this sole-source purchase from the university, ensuring firefighters maintain current certifications.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1542 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

City spends $21,740 on paramedic training with University of South Alabama

MFRD (municipal fire/rescue department) funds second-semester paramedic certification courses for staff. This sole-source purchase ensures emergency responders maintain advanced medical credentials needed to serve residents.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1543 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $47K

Council buys Ford F150 truck for facilities maintenance, $47,418

City spent $47,418 in general-fund tax dollars on a pickup truck for maintenance operations. Sole-source purchase with no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1544 Total cost: $4.5M

Council awards $4.5M road resurfacing contract to HCL Contracting

Smoother streets coming to Commission District 1 as the city invests $4.5 million in 2024 PAYGO resurfacing work.

Counterparty: HCL Contracting, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Commission District 1
· Item number:Item #2025-1545 Total cost: $79K

Council awards $78,750 to Southern Earth Sciences for District 1 road resurfacin

Road repairs in Commission District 1 move forward using capital improvement funds. Project is part of the city's 2024 resurfacing program.

Counterparty: Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Commission District 1
· Item number:Item #2025-1546 Total cost: undisclosed

City approves payment to Dodge Elementary School

Council determined that a payment to Dodge Elementary serves a valid public purpose and approved the expenditure from the general fund.

Counterparty: Dodge Elementary School Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1547 Total cost: undisclosed

City spends funds on Dodge Elementary School for public purpose

The city is committing public funds to Dodge Elementary School. While the specific dollar amount and project details aren't listed, this decision affects educational services and public spending priorities in Mobile.

Counterparty: Dodge Elementary School Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1548 Total cost: undisclosed

City sets aside funds for University of South Alabama Jag Girls

The city is committing general fund money to support the University of South Alabama's Jag Girls program, a youth athletic or mentorship initiative. This spending decision affects how municipal dollars are allocated.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1549 Total cost: undisclosed

Rezoning hearing set for Moffett Road properties: B-2 to I-1

Two parcels on Moffett Road in District 1 could shift from general business (B-2) to industrial (I-1) zoning. The public hearing on August 19 is your chance to weigh in on what uses should be allowed at 4154 and 4164 Moffett Road.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Location: 4154 and 4164 Moffett Road Public hearing: August 19, 2025
· Item number:Item #2025-1550 Total cost: $61K

City buys Ford F250 pickup truck for Facilities Maintenance: $61,193

City commits $61,193 to purchase a pickup truck for Facilities Maintenance operations, replacing or expanding fleet capacity for maintenance work.

Counterparty: Truck Equipment Sales, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1552 Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Marching Cougars Band Booster Club

Council approves spending public money on a student music program. The amount and funding source are not yet specified in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Marching Cougars Band/Band Booster Club Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
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