council
City Council Meeting
Agenda items
35
Votes
0
Total dollars
$8.8M
Business
Regular Agenda (35)
City extends A-1 McDuffie sanitation contract, $1.5M amendment
Residential garbage collection continues under amended contract with A-1 McDuffie Sanitation. The $1.5 million extension covers ongoing service to households citywide.
Counterparty:
A-1 McDuffie Sanitation, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
City buys water rescue dry suits for fire department; $21,945
Fire department gets equipment for water rescue operations. Purchase comes from general fund.
Counterparty:
DLX Enterprises, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Pritchard named Mobile Firefighter of the Month; special bonus approved
Recognition of outstanding service by a firefighter who contributed to public safety. Acknowledges exceptional performance within the Fire Department.
Counterparty:
Pritchard
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Proclamation
Planned Unit Development modification at East Terminus of Leighton Place
Council will consider changes to an approved development plan for the property at the East Terminus of Leighton Place Drive (Parcel 64-031). The outcome may affect permitted uses, density, or design requirements for the site.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
East Terminus of Leighton Place Drive
Council awards $580K lighting contract to Musco for Westside Park
Westside Park gets new sports lighting for improved visibility and safety. The $580,000 project is funded from the city's capital improvement budget.
Counterparty:
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
City authorizes $200K/year guard contract with Twin City Security
City commits $200,000 annually to unarmed security at municipal facilities. Spending is funded from general operations budget.
Counterparty:
Twin City Security, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City awards competitive bid for street sweeper equipment and supplies
Approves purchase of street sweeping equipment and supplies through competitive bidding. Supports routine city street maintenance and sanitation services.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council buys 1 Ford Bronco Sport and 2 cargo vans for $169,829
City fleet adds three new vehicles through competitive purchasing from Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funded from general budget.
Counterparty:
Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys Ford F150 cargo van for Animal Services; $56,413.50
Animal Services fleet gains new vehicle for field operations and animal transport. Purchase uses general fund dollars without competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys 3 Ford pickups and 1 Explorer from Stivers Ford Lincoln for $131,065
City spending $131K on four vehicles for Build Mobile operations. Purchase outcome is public spending accountability.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City awards $3.4M downtown street resurfacing and striping contract to Asphalt S
Downtown streets will be resurfaced and restriped, improving safety and reducing potholes for commuters and residents. Project enhances infrastructure across the downtown area.
Counterparty:
Asphalt Services, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
downtown
City awards $1.1M contract to McElhenney for downtown street optimization
Downtown streets are being redesigned with traffic signal removal as part of a street optimization project. Work is expected to affect traffic patterns and pedestrian movement in the downtown area.
Counterparty:
McElhenney Construction Co., LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
downtown
City hires Southern View Media for police recruiting ads; $4K/month
City will spend $4,000 per month on digital marketing to recruit police officers. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
Southern View Media, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council considers shuttle license for Kahtan Ahmed
Decision on whether to grant a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for a new shuttle service. Affects local transportation options and market competition.
Counterparty:
Kahtan Ahmed
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
City settles Hattenstein dispute; releases all claims
The city resolves a legal dispute with Hattenstein and agrees to drop any outstanding claims. Details of the settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda summary.
Counterparty:
Hattenstein
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Settlement
2025-1399 Keith Myrick, Public Safety Chaplain
Noise waiver granted for 82 Burtonwood Drive, July 4 & 7
Gloria Sullivan can hold louder events at her District 7 home on those dates until 10 p.m.—normally restricted by the city's noise rules.
Counterparty:
Gloria Sullivan
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
82 Burtonwood Drive
Council hears proposal on workforce development and violence prevention
Nina Dortch presents opportunities to connect job training and employment with community violence prevention efforts, aiming to address both economic opportunity and public safety.
Counterparty:
Nina Dortch
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
City hires Alishann Simon as 2025 Election Specialist
Sole-source contract brings specialized expertise to the 2025 municipal election. Election administration directly affects voting access and accuracy for all city residents.
Counterparty:
Alishann Simon
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City hires Zennia Calhoun as Absentee Election Supervisor
Calhoun will oversee absentee voting operations for the 2025 municipal election, managing mail-in ballots and early voting processes that affect all residents who prefer to vote outside polling places.
Counterparty:
Zennia Calhoun
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City hires 6 election specialists for 2025 municipal election
Election specialists will staff polling places and help administer voting on election day. These positions are essential for running a smooth municipal election.
Counterparty:
Jessica Richardson, Logan Peasant, Cameron Peasant, LaSheryl Dotch, Shelby Collins, and Krestofer Wright
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
2025-1405 58-877 Authorize removal of weeds, Group 1664.
City buys traffic cameras and sensors for Dauphin Street, $493K
Smart traffic detection equipment will monitor the Dauphin Street intersection to improve traffic flow and support safety analysis. Project helps the city understand congestion patterns and plan future improvements.
Counterparty:
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Dauphin Street
City buys ambulances from Southern Emergency & Rescue for $1.1M
MFRD gets new ambulances to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase raises questions about vendor selection process and competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
Southern Emergency & Rescue Vehicle Sales, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Public hearing set: India Bracey sedan service license July 8
A public hearing will consider whether to grant a taxi/sedan license to India Bracey. This is your chance to comment on a new service operating in the city.
Counterparty:
India Bracey
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Public hearing:
July 8, 2025
Council approves $22,350 roll-up door replacement at Convention Center
Port City Industrial will replace a roll-up door at the Convention Center using general fund money. This maintains facility operations and rental readiness.
Counterparty:
Port City Industrial, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
MPD approves $75,811 marine sonic arc explorer with winch from Atlas
Police department acquires specialized underwater sonar equipment for search and recovery operations. Equipment will support investigations and search operations involving water bodies.
Counterparty:
Atlas North America
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City approves payment to Nspire U from general fund
Public money goes to Nspire U for services deemed in the public interest. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
Counterparty:
Nspire U
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves payment to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
The city is spending public funds on a religious institution. The council must first determine whether this serves a legitimate public purpose under state law.
Counterparty:
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City appropriates funds to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
City is spending public money on a religious organization. The council must determine this serves a public purpose under local law.
Counterparty:
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City commits general fund to Lifelines Counseling Services
The city is spending public money on mental health counseling services. Residents will gain access to counseling support through this funding.
Counterparty:
Lifelines Counseling Services
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Noise waiver approved for Tricentennial Park event, July 6
Angela Peters' event at Tricentennial Park can proceed with amplified sound 4–8 p.m. on July 6. Neighbors near the park should expect louder activity during that window.
Counterparty:
Angela Peters
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Tricentennial Park
Noise waiver granted: 1508 Carlisle Drive, June 28
Johna Brown receives permission to exceed normal noise limits at her District 7 home on June 28, 3:30–8:30 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience increased sound during that window.
Counterparty:
Johna Brown
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
1508 Carlisle Drive
Public hearing:
2025-06-28, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mayor transfers discretionary funds to Heroes Park
City is shifting general fund money to Mobile Parks & Recreation for Heroes Park. The dollar amount and specific park improvements aren't detailed in the title, making it hard to assess direct resident impact.
Counterparty:
Mobile Parks & Recreation
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation