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Regular Agenda (72)
Grelot Road PUD modification up for public hearing (District 6)
City will consider changing the zoning or development plan for 6301 Grelot Road. Public hearing allows residents to weigh in on how the property can be used.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
6301 Grelot Road
PUD modification approved for 6301 Grelot Road
Changes to the planned development rules for this property may affect building heights, traffic patterns, or land use. Details on what changes were proposed would clarify the neighborhood impact.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
6301 Grelot Road
City awards $74,515 portable-toilet contract to Pot-O-Gold for Mardi Gras
Mobile spends $74,515 on temporary restrooms for Mardi Gras celebrations. Ensures adequate facilities for residents and visitors during the city's largest annual event.
Counterparty:
Pot-O-Gold Rentals, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Special bonus awarded to Dean, Public Works Employee of the Month
Recognizes outstanding performance by city public works staff. These awards signal city commitment to workforce development and employee excellence.
Counterparty:
Dean
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Other
City orders demolition of structure at 658 South Carolina Street
The property at 658 South Carolina Street will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
658 South Carolina Street
City orders demolition of blighted structure at 1101 Bay Avenue
Condemned building at 1101 Bay Avenue will be torn down as a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1101 Bay Avenue
Declare 7010 Smith Street a public nuisance; order demolition
Blighted building at 7010 Smith Street will be demolished as a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and property values in the surrounding area.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
7010 Smith Street
Council declares 1053 Bay Avenue a public nuisance; orders demolition
The building at 1053 Bay Avenue will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public health or safety risk. Removing blighted structures improves neighborhood conditions and can prevent hazards to nearby residents.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1053 Bay Avenue
City orders demolition of structure at 553 Live Oak Street
The building at 553 Live Oak Street has been declared a public nuisance and will be torn down. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
553 Live Oak Street
Demolition ordered for blighted house at 1625 Northview Drive
City declares the property a public nuisance and will demolish it, removing a blight on the neighborhood and eliminating public safety hazards.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1625 Northview Drive
City declares 1720 Northview Drive a public nuisance; building demolition approv
Unsafe or blighted structure at 1720 Northview Drive will be demolished. Removal of condemned buildings reduces neighborhood blight and improves safety for nearby residents.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1720 Northview Drive
City declares 777 Welworth Street a public nuisance; building to be demolished
Building at 777 Welworth will be torn down after being declared a public nuisance. This clears a blighted property and may improve neighborhood safety.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
777 Welworth Street
City orders demolition of structure at 2813 Longleaf Drive
The city is declaring a building at 2813 Longleaf Drive a public nuisance and moving to demolish it, removing a blighted or unsafe structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
2813 Longleaf Drive
City accepts easement for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail Segment 2
New recreational trail segment advances waterfront connectivity and public access to Three Mile Creek. Project builds walking and biking infrastructure for residents.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Settlement agreement reached with Shaikh
City resolves legal dispute with Shaikh through settlement agreement and mutual release of claims, ending litigation.
Counterparty:
Shaikh
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Settlement
5301 Moffett Road rezoning: B-2 to B-3
Property at 5301 Moffett Road would allow more intensive business use. B-3 zoning permits higher density commercial development than B-2.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5301 Moffett Road
City pays Chris Lovvorn Pile Drivers $27K to remove derelict vessel from Dog Riv
Removes an abandoned boat from Dog River, clearing a navigation hazard and restoring waterway access. Project funded from general operating budget.
Counterparty:
Chris Lovvorn Pile Drivers, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council approves $23,096 pumper truck engine repair from Cummins Mid-South
Fire department pumper truck gets needed engine repairs to maintain emergency response capacity.
Counterparty:
Cummins Mid-South, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
MPD renews investigative software from LeadsOnline for $33,029
Police department continues access to LeadsOnline investigative tools used in crime investigations. Funds come from general budget.
Counterparty:
LeadsOnline, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
Traffic Engineering buys Ford van from Long Lewis Ford for $110,909
City purchases a new passenger van for Traffic Engineering operations. Adds to municipal fleet capacity.
Counterparty:
Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $61.1K fuel tank rental to Mike Hoffman Equipment
City Motor Pool secures fuel storage capacity through sole-source rental agreement from Mike Hoffman Equipment Services.
Counterparty:
Mike Hoffman Equipment Services, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys Dodge Ram trucks for Traffic Engineering; $90,720
City commits $90,720 to purchase Dodge Ram pickup trucks for Traffic Engineering operations, expanding vehicle fleet.
Counterparty:
Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Settlement and release of claims; levy authorization
City Council is approving a settlement agreement that resolves a legal dispute and releases related claims.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Settlement
City partners with state on traffic signal operations across Mobile
Streamlines traffic management for signals throughout the Mobile metropolitan area. Coordination with Alabama DOT improves signal timing and traffic flow across city limits.
Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Mobile MPO Urban Area
Waive fee to vacate alley at Dauphin Heights and Upham
Property owner at Dauphin Heights and Upham Street avoids a vacation fee for closing an adjacent alley. This clears the right-of-way for private development or property consolidation.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
Dauphin Heights and Upham Street
2025-39 58-048 Authorize removal of weeds, Group #1662.
Retail beer/wine license approved for Brothers Pride Gas Station
Brothers Pride Gas Station at 1910 St. Stephens Road is cleared to sell beer and table wine for off-premises consumption. This allows the business to expand its retail offering.
Counterparty:
Brothers Pride Gas Station
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
1910 St. Stephens Road
Crossroads Pub liquor license approved for 151 S. Florida
Mobile approves a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license for Crossroads Pub, allowing beer, wine, and spirits sales at the downtown location.
Counterparty:
Crossroads Pub
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
151 S. Florida Street
Council appoints Taylor Johnson to Mobile Library Board
Taylor Johnson joins the Library Board, which sets policy for library services, budgets, and community programming across Mobile's public library system.
Counterparty:
Taylor Johnson
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
Demolition cost set at $3,137 for blighted structure at 613 Wellington
City will demolish the blighted structure at 613 Wellington Street in District 1 for $3,137. The public hearing allows residents to weigh in before the property is cleared.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
613 Wellington Street
Council sets demolition costs for 613 Wellington Street
City clears a blighted structure in Mobile. Demolition helps remove unsafe buildings and can unlock property reuse or neighborhood recovery.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
613 Wellington Street
Demolition set for 1002 Alba Street (District 3); $2,200
City will tear down structure at this Alba Street address using general funds. Public hearing allows residents to comment before demolition proceeds.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1002 Alba Street
City approves demolition of structure at 1002 Alba Street
This decision removes a blighted or unsafe building from the neighborhood. The property at 1002 Alba Street will be cleared, which can improve area safety and open the site for future use.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1002 Alba Street
Council sets $4,000 cost to demolish structure at 771 Farnell Street
Blighted building at 771 Farnell Street in District 3 will be removed using city funds. Demolition clears vacant, deteriorated structures that can attract crime and depress neighborhood property values.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
771 Farnell Street
Council fixes demolition costs for 771 Farnell Street
City will demolish an unsafe structure at 771 Farnell Street; the decision sets the final cost for the project and moves it forward.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
771 Farnell Street
Hearing set to approve $3,000 demolition of 1253 Seneca St
City moving to demolish blighted structure in District 3 at public cost. Hearing allows residents to comment before work proceeds.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
1253 Seneca Street
Council sets cost for demolishing building at 1253 Seneca Street
City will demolish an unsafe or blighted structure at this address, removing a potential hazard from the neighborhood. Demolished buildings are typically replaced with green space or redevelopment.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1253 Seneca Street
Public hearing set: Demolish blighted structure at 2060 Webb Ave
City will hold a public hearing to approve $2,700 in demolition costs for a blighted building in District 3. The property removal helps clear distressed structures from residential neighborhoods.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
2060 Webb Avenue
Demolition approved for 2060 Webb Avenue
City will demolish the structure at 2060 Webb Avenue. Clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
2060 Webb Avenue
Noise waiver: Friendship House event, 57 N. Broad, Feb. 14
The Friendship House gets a one-day noise exemption on Valentine's Day to host an event from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Neighbors in District 2 may experience louder activity during that window.
Counterparty:
The Friendship House
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
57 N. Broad Street
Youth resource center proposed to Council
Nija Hill presents a plan for a new youth resource center. Details on location, funding, and services remain to be determined.
Counterparty:
Nija Hill
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Board of Adjustment appointment for Apostle Valenia Green challenged on ethics g
Council is considering appointing Apostle Valenia Green to the Board of Adjustment amid allegations of nepotism, ethics violations, and conflicts of interest tied to prior resolutions.
Counterparty:
Apostle Valenia Green
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
Ad hoc committee report on Animal Shelter
Council will hear findings and recommendations from the Perry Berens–led committee on Animal Shelter operations and conditions.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Council considers rules for public comment speakers on legal concerns
This item addresses how residents can raise concerns about council procedures and government power before elected officials. The outcome will affect who can speak during public comment and what topics are allowed.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Public hearing set for zoning change at 6254 Howells Ferry Road
Property in District 7 faces modifications to its previously approved planning permits. Public hearing on February 18, 2025—residents can comment on the changes.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
6254 Howells Ferry Road
Public hearing:
2025-02-18
Public hearing set for zoning change at 6208 Grotto Road
Planning approval modification for 6208 Grotto Road (District 7) will be heard publicly February 18. This zoning change could affect the property's land use and neighborhood character.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
6208 Grotto Road
Public hearing:
2025-02-18
Public hearing set for Grotto Road development modification (Feb. 18)
City will review proposed changes to an already-approved development plan at 6208 Grotto Road in District 7. Public comment accepted at February 18 hearing.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
6208 Grotto Road
Public hearing:
2025-02-18
Tax exemption for hearing instruments takes effect
Hearing aids and other hearing instruments will no longer be subject to Mobile's sales and use tax, aligning the city with state law. Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents will save on the cost of essential medical devices.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Tax abatement
2025-62 Rev. Tom Heard, Public Safety Chaplain
City funds Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast
Council approves spending from the general fund to support youth mentoring programs serving the region. Amount not disclosed in this agenda item.
Counterparty:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Council approves spending to Housing First, Inc.
City will spend public funds supporting Housing First, Inc.'s housing services. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.
Counterparty:
Housing First, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves payment to RC Africatown Plateau Pacers
City funding for community youth program in Africatown neighborhood.
Counterparty:
RC Africatown Plateau Pacers
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
City funds Marching Cougars Band Booster Club
City Council set aside general fund money to support the Marching Cougars Band Booster Club after determining the spending serves a public purpose.
Counterparty:
Marching Cougars Band Booster Club
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Appropriation approved for Courtyards at Magnolia Grove
City commits public funds to the Courtyards at Magnolia Grove Property Owners Association in Magnolia Grove neighborhood. Exact dollar amount not disclosed in item description.
Counterparty:
The Courtyards at Magnolia Grove Property Owners Association, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Location:
Magnolia Grove
City approves funding to Mobile County Public Schools
City set aside funds for the school system to support public education. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.
Counterparty:
Mobile County Public School System
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
Noise waiver approved for March 15 event at 201 N. Conception
Brooke Guesnard gets permission to exceed noise limits at this District 2 address during a 6-hour evening window (5–11 p.m.) on March 15. Neighbors in the area may experience higher sound levels during that time.
Counterparty:
Brooke Guesnard
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
201 N. Conception Street
Public hearing set to declare 1625 Northview Drive a public nuisance and order d
The city will hold a public hearing on whether to declare this District 1 property a public nuisance and demolish it. Neighbors can comment on the condition and next steps.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
1625 Northview Drive
City demolishes blighted structure at 1720 Northview Drive
The city will tear down an unsafe building in District 1 after declaring it a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard and blight from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1720 Northview Drive
City to demolish blighted building at 777 Welworth Street
Removes a dangerous vacant structure in District 1. The building will be torn down after today's public hearing determines it poses a public safety hazard.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
777 Welworth Street
Public hearing on demolition of structure at 553 Live Oak Street
City will hold a public hearing to determine if the building at 553 Live Oak Street should be demolished as a public nuisance. Property owners and neighbors can testify before the decision is made.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
553 Live Oak Street
City orders demolition of blighted structure at 1053 Bay Avenue
The city will demolish an unsafe building in District 3 that poses a public hazard. This clears neighborhood blight and eliminates a safety risk.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1053 Bay Avenue
District 3: Building at 1101 Bay Avenue declared public nuisance, demolished
The city is removing a blighted structure that poses a safety or health risk to the neighborhood. Demolition helps stabilize the block and may open the property for redevelopment.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1101 Bay Avenue
658 South Carolina Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered
The structure at 658 South Carolina Street in District 3 will be torn down after being declared a public nuisance. The demolition removes a property hazard from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
658 South Carolina Street
Council orders demolition of vacant structure at 2813 Longleaf Drive
Condemned building at 2813 Longleaf Drive in District 4 will be torn down after council finds it a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
2813 Longleaf Drive
City declares 7010 Smith Street a public nuisance; demolition hearing set
Property in District 4 deemed unsafe or blighted; city moving to demolish. Neighbors and affected residents can testify at the public hearing.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
7010 Smith Street
Council approves payment to People United to Advance the Dream
City funds go to the nonprofit organization People United to Advance the Dream, Mobile, Inc. to support its public programs. Dollar amount not yet specified in agenda materials.
Counterparty:
People United to Advance the Dream, Mobile, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
MPD renews investigation software from Callyo 2009 Corp for $17,556
Police department continues using specialized case-management software essential to criminal investigations. Annual sole-source renewal limits competitive bidding options.
Counterparty:
Callyo 2009 Corp.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
MPD purchases portable bollard arrest systems from Delta Scientific for $167,371
Mobile Police Department acquires mobile traffic control barriers designed to safely stop vehicles during pursuits or at checkpoint operations.
Counterparty:
Delta Scientific Corp.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Shop n Save gets beer and wine license for Springhill Ave location
Allows Shop n Save at 1507 Springhill Ave to sell beer and table wine for off-premises consumption. Local retail liquor licensing affects neighborhood commercial activity and tax revenue.
Counterparty:
Shop n Save
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
1507 Springhill Ave
Council honors MLK Day of Service with Mobile United partnership
Mobile United's annual service day brings residents together for community action aligned with Dr. King's legacy. Public is invited to participate.
Counterparty:
Mobile United
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Proclamation
Noise waiver approved for 762 Marine Street event Jan 18
Patricia Beard receives exemption from noise ordinance limits for an event at 762 Marine Street (District 3) on January 18, 2:30–9:30 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity during that window than normally allowed.
Counterparty:
Patricia Beard
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
762 Marine Street