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Votes
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Total dollars
$2.3M
Business
Regular Agenda (41)
Rezoning: 7271 Grelot Road from residential (R-1) to business (B-1)
Property at 7271 Grelot Road in District 6 could change from single-family residential to commercial use if rezoned. This allows residents and neighbors to weigh in on how the land is developed.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
7271 Grelot Road
Zoning change: 7271 Grelot Road from residential to commercial
Property at 7271 Grelot Road would shift from single-family residential (R-1) to commercial (B-1) zoning, allowing business uses instead of homes. Changes permitted land use and may affect neighbors and future development in the area.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
7271 Grelot Road
City revokes business license at 1172 West Interstate Service Road
A business operating at this address loses its license to conduct commerce in Mobile. The business cannot legally operate from this location.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
1172 West Interstate Service Road, S.
Council approves payment to DJ Black Entertainment
City spends general-fund money to pay DJ Black Entertainment for services deemed to serve a public purpose. Dollar amount listed as $0 in stage data; actual payment amount unclear.
Counterparty:
DJ Black Entertainment
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves spending for Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission
Council votes to fund the Veterans Commission, which provides services and support to local military veterans and their families.
Counterparty:
Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
Rename Capital Fund for transit fleet to "Transit Assets"
Clarifies the city's capital budget structure for bus and vehicle purchases. Simplifies tracking of public transit equipment spending.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
$100K moved to Africatown Welcome Center consultant contract
City shifts $100,000 from athletics/aquatics budget to hire a consultant for the Africatown Welcome Center project. Project advances planning for cultural/heritage facility in historic neighborhood.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Budget amendment
City awards $41,773.77 contract to Dana Safety Supply for police vehicle upfits
Police fleet will receive safety equipment upgrades for Chevrolet Tahoes. The competitive purchase supports law enforcement operations.
Counterparty:
Dana Safety Supply, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City pays $5,656 lump sum to RSA/ERS for Transit Authority retirees
One-time payment to public employee retirement system for eligible Mobile Transit Authority retirees under state law. Fulfills city obligation under Act 608 of 2026.
Counterparty:
RSA/ERS
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Rezoning: 4 parcels on Spring Hill & Mobile Streets from residential/retail to B
What gets built on these blocks near downtown affects traffic, parking, and neighborhood character. The rezoning allows denser commercial use on property currently zoned for single-family homes and small business.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2609 and 2651 Spring Hill Avenue, 152, 157, and 159 Mobile Street, and 144 Hyland Avenue
Rezone Dauphin Island Parkway parcels: remove B-3 condition
Three commercial properties on Dauphin Island Parkway are being freed from a previous zoning restriction. The change simplifies rules for the sites but keeps them in the B-3 commercial zone.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
4630, 4700, and 4960 Dauphin Island Parkway
Property at 5101 Moffett Road rezoning request: B-2 to B-3
Allows commercial expansion at 5101 Moffett Road from neighborhood-serving retail (B-2) to general commercial (B-3), potentially enabling larger stores, offices, or mixed-use development in the area.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5101 Moffett Road
5361 Moffett Road rezoning: R-1 residential to B-3 business
Property at 5361 Moffett Road could shift from residential to commercial use. This change affects what can be built there and nearby land values.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5361 Moffett Road
City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power for Fire Station 19 underground
Fire Station 19 gets reliable underground electric service, replacing above-ground lines. City grants Alabama Power permanent right to lay/maintain cables under city property.
Counterparty:
Alabama Power
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power for Japanese Gardens service lin
Alabama Power will gain underground access across city property at Japanese Gardens to install new electrical service. The easement is permanent and runs across public land.
Counterparty:
Alabama Power
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
Japanese Gardens
Council authorizes $417K federal port security grant for FY26
City secures federal funding for port security improvements with local cost-sharing. Program requires $104K city match.
Counterparty:
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Appropriation
City buys 2026 summer paramedic courses from University of South Alabama for $20
City paramedics and emergency responders will receive advanced training this summer through a sole-source agreement with USA.
Counterparty:
University of South Alabama
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys fire boots and helmets from Sunbelt Fire for $60,470
City spends $60,470 from general funds on fire safety equipment for the Fire Department. Ensures firefighters have proper protective gear.
Counterparty:
Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City renews defibrillator maintenance plan with Zoll for $34,668
Keeps emergency defibrillators operational across city facilities. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding for this critical equipment service.
Counterparty:
Zoll Medical Corporation
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City contracts Hughes 360 for $18,500 storm drainage cleanup
Clears vegetation and debris from storm drains on Good Street to Reynolds Avenue, improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.
Counterparty:
Hughes 360 Services, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
2014 Good St. to 570 Reynolds Ave.
City awards $449K contract to Aeiker Construction for Lavretta Park playground
New playground equipment will upgrade recreational facilities at Lavretta Park, improving amenities for families and children in the community.
Counterparty:
Aeiker Construction Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City hires Minnikin Resources for governance review, up to $90K
Mobile is spending $90,000 from general funds on outside consultants to review and improve city governance. Sole-source contract (no competitive bidding) without a public hearing.
Counterparty:
Minnikin Resources Incorporated
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
2026-1489 Dr. Dan Taylor, Public Safety Chaplain
City approves $125K USS Alabama teak deck replacement
The city will spend $125,000 to replace the teak deck on the USS Alabama, a historic battleship housed at Memorial Park. This maintains a signature tourist and cultural landmark.
Counterparty:
USS Alabama Battleship Commission, d/b/a USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Liquor license approved for B Bobs Downtown at 213 Conti Street
New lounge retail liquor license at 213 Conti Street in downtown Mobile. Allows the business to serve alcohol in the downtown area.
Counterparty:
B Bobs Downtown
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
213 Conti Street
City funds Boyington Oak Society from general budget
Public money goes to the Boyington Oak Society, which Council has determined serves a public purpose. The specific dollar amount and intended use are not disclosed in the agenda item.
Counterparty:
Boyington Oak Society
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Safe Haven Co. wins $21,300 storm drain cleanup contract
City spent $21,300 to clear vegetation and debris from storm drains along Packingham Drive to Bolton's Branch, improving drainage and flood prevention in the area.
Counterparty:
Safe Haven Co., LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
4305 Packingham Dr. to Bolton's Branch
City awards $28,700 storm-drainage cleanup contract to Gaines Utility
Gaines Utility Construction will remove vegetation and debris from storm drains along Belle Court Drive to Via Immaculata Drive, reducing flood risk in the area.
Counterparty:
Gaines Utility Construction Company, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Belle Court Dr. to Via Immaculata Dr.
City signs $500K contract with Longview for post-disaster IT support
Mobile commits $500,000 over three years to Longview International for emergency technology services after disasters. This covers IT infrastructure the city will rely on during hurricanes, floods, and other crises.
Counterparty:
Longview International Technology Solutions, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City approves $23,546 contract for storm drain cleanup on Forest Dell Rd.
Invasive Management Services will remove vegetation and debris from storm drains on Forest Dell Road, improving drainage and reducing flooding risk in the area.
Counterparty:
Invasive Management Services, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Forest Dell Rd.
City awards $23,500 painting contract to Melvin Pierce for cruise terminal bolla
Improves safety and appearance at cruise terminal entrance through bollard painting. Part of terminal maintenance budget.
Counterparty:
Melvin Pierce Painting, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
20 Cruise Terminal
City approves $39,984 purchase of baggage tables for Cruise Terminal
Mobile upgrades Cruise Terminal infrastructure with new stainless steel baggage handling equipment, improving passenger processing capacity.
Counterparty:
Elite Textile Trading, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Pop's Midtown gets noise waiver for Oct. 17 event at Airport Boulevard
Pop's Midtown, LLC can operate above normal noise limits at 2103 Airport Boulevard on October 17, 2026 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.), likely for a special event in District 2.
Counterparty:
Pop's Midtown, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
2103 Airport Boulevard
Public hearing:
2026-10-17, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Noise waiver granted: Kirksey event July 25, 5–10 p.m. at 5406 Spring Drive
Residents near 5406 Spring Drive in District 4 may experience elevated noise during the evening event. The waiver allows the Kirkseys to exceed normal noise limits for five hours on July 25.
Counterparty:
Demetrius and Demetria Kirksey
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
5406 Spring Drive
2026-1503 Sue Saviak - tourism in Mobile.
Cotton State Barns' license revocation requested over consumer fraud
Citizen complaint seeks to shut down a business accused of defrauding customers. Council will decide whether Cotton State Barns loses its license to operate.
Counterparty:
Cotton State Barns
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Council appoints Dianne Steele to History Museum board
Steele joins the board overseeing Mobile's History Museum, which shapes the institution's governance, direction, and community programming.
Counterparty:
Dianne Steele
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
2026-1506 58-758 Authorize removal of weeds, Group #1678 .
City pays $253,440 lump sum to RSA/ERA retirees under Act 608
One-time payment to Mobile city retirees funded from the general fund under state legislative authority. Amount and recipient deserve public record.
Counterparty:
RSA/ERA City of Mobile Retirees
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City renews Chargepoint cloud software for EV charging: $15,070
Mobile extends cloud management for public electric vehicle charging stations. Keeps EV chargers operational and connected across the city.
Counterparty:
Chargepoint, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award