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Regular Agenda (61)
Rezoning hearing: Old Bay Front Drive & Commanders Drive from residential to ind
Two properties in District 3 may shift from single-family residential (R-1) to industrial (I-2) use. This changes what can be built or operated on these parcels and may affect neighboring properties.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
2005 Old Bay Front Drive and 4182 Commanders Drive
Public hearing: Historic Avenue Overlay added to zoning code
New zoning rules will govern development and renovation along Historic Avenue, affecting what building styles, heights, and uses are allowed in that district.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Rezone 2 properties on Old Bay Front Drive from residential to industrial
Two properties at Old Bay Front Drive and Commanders Drive would shift from single-family residential (R-1) to industrial (I-2) zoning, allowing manufacturing, warehouses, or heavy commercial use. This changes what can be built and operated at these locations.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2005 Old Bay Front Drive and 4182 Commanders Drive
Mobile adds "Historic Avenue Overlay" zoning rules
New zoning rules protect a historic district, controlling what property owners can build and alter. May affect home renovations, signage, and development projects in the overlay zone.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
City sets voting center locations for August 26 municipal election
Notice of election for municipal officer races; establishes where voters can cast ballots in August. Check voting center locations if you plan to vote.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Council appoints Lisa C. Lambert as Chief Election Officer
Lambert will oversee the 2025 municipal election, responsible for ensuring fair registration, ballot access, and vote counting for all voters.
Counterparty:
Lisa C. Lambert
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment executive
Council appoints Lisa C. Lambert as Absentee Election Manager
Lambert will oversee absentee voting operations for the 2025 municipal election, managing ballot handling and voter access for citizens voting by mail or early in-person.
Counterparty:
Lisa C. Lambert
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appointment executive
Noise waiver granted for Oct. 10 event at 12 N. Jackson Street
Leo Ferriera gets permission to exceed noise limits from 5–9 p.m. on Oct. 10 at this District 2 address, allowing a special event to proceed.
Counterparty:
Leo Ferriera
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
12 N. Jackson Street
Noise waiver approved: Leo Ferriera event at 12 N. Jackson, Nov 14
Leo Ferriera gets permission to hold an event at 12 N. Jackson Street (District 2) from 5–9 p.m. on November 14 without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors in the immediate area may experience louder activity than usual during that window.
Counterparty:
Leo Ferriera
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
12 N. Jackson Street
Noise ordinance waiver granted for Dec. 12 event at 12 N. Jackson
Leo Ferriera can hold an event at 12 N. Jackson Street on December 12, 5–9 p.m., without noise-ordinance restrictions. Neighbors in District 2 may experience louder activity than usual during those hours.
Counterparty:
Leo Ferriera
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
12 N. Jackson Street
Shift $140K in traffic signal funding from citywide detection to state/local rou
City is reallocating capital funds to accelerate traffic signal improvements on state and local roads, potentially speeding up intersection safety upgrades in neighborhoods.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
City awards $83,550 to Harwell & Company for Pinehill Recycling Center site work
City commits $83,550 to prepare the Pinehill Recycling Center site for operations. Work includes grading, drainage, and foundation preparations needed before the facility can open.
Counterparty:
Harwell & Company, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City authorizes post-disaster debris removal contract with CrowderGulf, LLC
Establishes a standing agreement for rapid debris cleanup after storms, floods, or other disasters. Ensures Mobile can quickly clear streets and properties to restore access and reduce public health risks.
Counterparty:
CrowderGulf, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City awards $57,000 sole-source contract to NexGen for fuel management software
City is paying NexGen Asset Management $57,000 from general funds for custom software to integrate fuel management systems. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
NexGen Asset Management
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $95,343 roofing contract to Amerson for 311 Call Center
City spending on facility repairs from general fund. Competitive bid award for critical infrastructure maintenance at emergency services facility.
Counterparty:
Amerson Roofing, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
311 Call Center
City partners with AAA and Mobile County on workforce training facility
City and county team up to fund a new job-training center. Residents gain access to workforce development programs.
Counterparty:
AAA United States, Inc. and Mobile County
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City buys 30 fire bunker gear sets from Sunbelt Fire for $146,550
Fire department upgrades protective equipment for firefighter safety during structural fires and hazardous-material incidents.
Counterparty:
Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City approves $19,950 subscription to incident reporting software
City purchasing incident reporting and management software to support police or public safety operations. This is a sole-source procurement, meaning the city did not seek competitive bids.
Counterparty:
Business Oriented Software Solutions, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City secures $250K federal grant for pipeline emergency response
The city receives $250,000 in federal funding to strengthen emergency response capabilities for pipeline safety and hazardous materials incidents, with no local matching funds required.
Counterparty:
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Other
Transfer $125K in street improvement funds within Dauphin Street project
Reallocates $125,000 between related grants for Dauphin Street improvements from Sage Ave. to Rimes Rd., allowing work to proceed under a consolidated funding structure.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
Dauphin Street from Sage Ave. to Rimes Rd.
2025-1253 Chaplain Ariff Bradley, Public Safety Chaplain
Redirect $253.6K from Langan Park dredging to stormwater project
City shifts capital funding to upgrade stormwater management at Langan Park, prioritizing low-impact development over lake dredging. Project improves watershed health in Threemile Creek area.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
Langan Park
Budget shift: $221K from Langan Park to Threemile Creek watershed
Redirects storm-water funding to consolidate watershed improvements. Langan Park Low Impact Development project continues under the new grant funding.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
City awards $326K engineering contract for Riverfront Redevelopment
Moffatt & Nichol will oversee construction and quality inspection for the Mobile Riverfront Redevelopment Project. This is a key oversight role for a major city improvement initiative.
Counterparty:
Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
City settles claims with Populus
City resolves legal dispute with Populus, releasing both parties from future claims. Settlement terms are not disclosed in public record.
Counterparty:
Populus
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Settlement
Special bonus approved for Public Works Employee of the Month: Gullett
City recognizes Gullett for outstanding performance in Public Works. Award reflects commitment to acknowledging employee excellence in municipal operations.
Counterparty:
Gullett
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Other
City approves $50,688.50 Ford Cargo Van purchase for Museum of Art
The Museum of Art will receive new transportation for its operations. Purchase made without competitive bidding from Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.
Counterparty:
Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Noise waiver granted: Event at Tricentennial Park, July 18, 4–8 p.m.
Mary Tate receives permission to hold an event at Tricentennial Park with noise levels above the city's ordinance limits. The waiver allows the event to proceed July 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in District 1.
Counterparty:
Mary Tate
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Tricentennial Park
Noise waiver granted for Tricentennial Park event July 19
Mary Tate's event at Tricentennial Park (3–7 p.m.) will operate above normal noise limits. Residents nearby may experience louder music, amplification, or activities than usual that day.
Counterparty:
Mary Tate
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Location:
Tricentennial Park
Noise waiver for Trinity Gardens Park event on Oct. 26
Tramain Coats is seeking permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park (District 1) that would exceed normal noise limits between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on October 26, 2025. Neighbors may be affected.
Counterparty:
Tramain Coats
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Trinity Gardens Park
Noise waiver approved: 305 MAMGA Drive, June 21, 2–6 p.m.
Wendell Rankin's event at this District 2 address can proceed without Noise Ordinance restrictions on the approved date and time window.
Counterparty:
Wendell Rankin
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
305 MAMGA Drive
Noise waiver approved: Joy Brookins event, 115 N. Pine Street, July 5
Joy Brookins can hold a permitted event at 115 N. Pine Street on July 5, 2025 (9 a.m.–8 p.m.) without noise-ordinance violations. Neighbors in District 2 will be aware the exemption applies only to that date and time window.
Counterparty:
Joy Brookins
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
115 N. Pine Street
Noise waiver granted for Mardi Gras Park event Oct. 11
Silvia Skultety's event at Mardi Gras Park (District 2) will operate 1–9 p.m. with exemption from noise limits. Neighbors should expect elevated sound levels that day.
Counterparty:
Silvia Skultety
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Mardi Gras Park
St. John Lodge #2 gets noise waiver for Langan Park event Sept 27
St. John Lodge #2 can hold its event at Langan Park in District 7 on September 27 without noise ordinance restrictions between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Counterparty:
St. John Lodge #2
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Langan Park
Haley Van Antwerp reappointed to Museum of Art Board
Continues leadership on the nonprofit board that oversees the Mobile Museum of Art's exhibitions, collections, and public programming.
Counterparty:
Haley Van Antwerp
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
City Clerk's Office employee White named employee of the month
Recognition of outstanding City Clerk's Office staff performance. White receives a special bonus award from the general fund for the employee-of-the-month honor.
Counterparty:
White
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Other
Mobile Public Library appoints Juree Hall as new director
New library leadership shapes programs, hours, and services for all patrons across the Mobile Public Library system.
Counterparty:
Juree Hall
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment executive
2025-1272 Rodney Toomer - teen violence in our community.
Street closure sought to address neighborhood violence
Resident requests street closure and safety measures near his home in response to local violence. Council decision will determine whether traffic barriers and enforcement tools are deployed in this area.
Counterparty:
William Perryman, Jr.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
District 2 funds Learning Tree Basketball Tournament via Parks & Recreation
Council redirects discretionary funds to support a youth sports event in District 2. This provides tournament resources for participants and families in the neighborhood.
Counterparty:
Parks & Recreation
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Budget amendment
District 5 transfers discretionary funds to Village of Springhill sidewalk proje
Village of Springhill gets capital funding for sidewalk improvements. This moves money from District 5's discretionary reserve to a specific pedestrian-safety project.
Counterparty:
Village of Springhill
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
District 5
City approves appropriation for Youth on the Winning Side
City commits general fund dollars to support Youth on the Winning Side, a youth services organization. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
Counterparty:
Youth on the Winning Side
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves public funding for Opportunities 4 Entertainment
General fund dollars will go to Opportunities 4 Entertainment after council determines the spending serves a public purpose. Specific amount and intended use not yet disclosed.
Counterparty:
Opportunities 4 Entertainment
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City funds Marching Cougars Band from general fund
Council approved spending public money to support the Marching Cougars Band as a public purpose.
Counterparty:
Marching Cougars Band
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Landfill accounting agreement with Solid Waste Disposal Authority
Establishes how the city and Solid Waste Disposal Authority will track and report landfill costs and revenues. Affects future waste disposal rates and city budget planning.
Counterparty:
Solid Waste Disposal Authority
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Mobile Arena construction: funding order approved for remaining costs
Mobile commits additional public funds to complete the Arena project. Completion timeline and total cost impact depend on remaining work scope.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
$300K redirected to Civic Center parking from reserves and marketing
The city is shifting $300,000 in planned spending: $150,000 from capital improvement reserves and $150,000 from marketing funds now go toward the parking facility instead. This adjusts how capital project dollars are allocated.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Gun violence prevention: review of state permit laws
Council will examine how state gun permit rules affect public safety in Mobile and whether local action can reduce gun violence.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Noise waiver approved for event at 1010 Colonial Court on June 28
Loretta Williams may hold an event from 2–9 p.m. in District 2 without noise-ordinance penalties. Neighbors in the area should expect increased sound levels that day.
Counterparty:
Loretta Williams
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
1010 Colonial Court
Noise waiver approved for Checkers parking lot event, July 19
Kayla Phillips's event at Checkers parking lot (District 3) will be allowed to operate until 5 p.m. on July 19 despite normal noise restrictions. Neighbors may experience louder activity than usual during that time.
Counterparty:
Kayla Phillips
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Checkers parking lot on DIP
Noise waiver granted for Kayla Phillips event at Trimmier Park, July 20
Event on July 20 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Trimmier Park (District 3) will proceed despite noise ordinance restrictions.
Counterparty:
Kayla Phillips
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Trimmier Park
Amendment #2: Volkert, Inc. program management contract increased by $33,750
City commits additional funds to Volkert, Inc. for professional program management services. Amendment reflects expanded scope or extended timeline for ongoing work.
Counterparty:
Volkert, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract amendment
City approves $48,951 fencing/gates contract at Hurtel Street parking
Parking area at Hurtel Street gets new fencing and gate installation to improve security and access control.
Counterparty:
The Green-Simmons Company, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Hurtel Street parking area
City buys 5 Ford pickup trucks from Truck Equipment Sales for $301,265
City commits $301,265 to purchase five extended-cab Ford pickup trucks for municipal operations or fleet renewal.
Counterparty:
Truck Equipment Sales, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City buys $24,998 rooftop climate unit for Cruise Terminal from Carrier
Cruise Terminal gets replacement HVAC equipment; purchase uses no-bid procurement method.
Counterparty:
Carrier Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council considers public safety, bid regulations, and economic development propo
This item addresses three policy areas—public safety, procurement rules, and economic development—that directly affect residents' neighborhoods, city spending, and business opportunity. The specific proposals and their impact remain unclear from the title alone.
Counterparty:
Reggie Hill
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Rezoning hearing set: 720 Museum Drive from R-1 to B-2
Property at 720 Museum Drive in District 7 could change from residential (R-1) to commercial (B-2) zoning. Public hearing scheduled July 15, 2025 — residents can comment on the land-use change.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
720 Museum Drive
Public hearing:
2025-07-15
City authorizes operator agreement with Merchants Transfer for Foreign Trade Zon
Foreign Trade Zone operator provides customs brokerage and logistics services that may reduce import/export costs for local businesses and increase port competitiveness.
Counterparty:
Merchants Transfer Company
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Noise waiver granted for Langan Park event June 14
Patricia Johnson receives permission to hold an event at Langan Park in District 7 with relaxed noise restrictions on June 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Residents nearby should expect amplified sound during that window.
Counterparty:
Patricia Johnson
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
Langan Park
Council confirms Ken Kvalheim to Housing Authority board
Housing Authority board members set policy and oversee operations affecting affordable housing availability and programs citywide.
Counterparty:
Ken Kvalheim
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board