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$3.7M
Business
Regular Agenda (37)
Public hearing set: Rezone 5101 Moffett Road from B-2 to B-3
Property owner seeks to shift 5101 Moffett Road to a higher-intensity business zone, which could allow different commercial uses. Residents and neighbors can comment on impacts to traffic, parking, and neighborhood character.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
5101 Moffett Road
Rezoning: Five properties on Spring Hill, Mobile, Hyland to allow businesses
Four parcels in District 1 would shift from residential and limited commercial use to full business zoning, allowing different types of development or commercial activity. Neighbors and property owners can weigh in at the public hearing.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2609 and 2651 Spring Hill Avenue, 152, 157, and 159 Mobile Street, and 144 Hyland Avenue
Rezoning: Remove B-3 condition at Dauphin Island Parkway sites
Three commercial parcels on Dauphin Island Parkway will get zoning relief by dropping a previous restriction on their B-3 business classification. The change could affect what uses are permitted at these locations.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
4630, 4700, and 4960 Dauphin Island Parkway
Rezone 5361 Moffett Road from residential to commercial use
Property in District 7 could shift from single-family residential (R-1) to business district (B-3) zoning. This change affects what can be built and operated at the site and may impact adjacent neighbors' property values and traffic patterns.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5361 Moffett Road
Rezoning bid: 5101 Moffett Road from B-2 to B-3
Property owner seeks to expand permitted business uses at this Moffett Road site. B-3 zoning allows denser commercial development than current B-2 restrictions.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5101 Moffett Road
Rezoning: 5 parcels on Spring Hill & Mobile Streets from residential to commerci
Five properties around Spring Hill Avenue and Mobile Street would shift from residential (R-1) and commercial (B-3) zoning to B-1 commercial, allowing new business uses. Check if your home or nearby business could be affected by the zoning change.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2609 and 2651 Spring Hill Avenue, 152, 157, and 159 Mobile Street, and 144 Hyland Avenue
Rezone three Dauphin Island Parkway parcels, remove previous condition
Three commercial properties on Dauphin Island Parkway will be reclassified from B-3 to B-3 zoning with a restriction removed, potentially expanding permitted uses or operations on these sites.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
4630, 4700, and 4960 Dauphin Island Parkway
5361 Moffett Road rezoning considered: R-1 to B-3
Property at 5361 Moffett Road could shift from single-family residential to commercial use. Change affects land use and development potential for this parcel.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5361 Moffett Road
Public hearing set: revoke business license at 1172 W Interstate Service Road
City plans to hold a public hearing on revoking the business license at this location. If the license is revoked, the business cannot legally operate at that address.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
1172 West Interstate Service Road, S.
City secures $50K federal aging grant with local match
The city will receive $50,000 in federal funding for senior services through a grant requiring a $5,555 local match. The funds support Title III aging programs coordinated by the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission.
Counterparty:
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission's Area Agency on Aging
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Appropriation
Public Works honors Bryant as Employee of the Month
City recognizes outstanding performance in municipal maintenance services and awards a special bonus from the general fund.
Counterparty:
Bryant
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Other
Council awards $95,661 compact track loader to Cowin Equipment
Stormwater Department gets new equipment to manage storm drains and drainage infrastructure. Funded through general fund.
Counterparty:
Cowin Equipment Company, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $276.7K truck contract to Peach State for USAR
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets specialized rescue equipment for urban search-and-rescue operations. The crew-cab truck with 26-foot dry van expands USAR capability citywide.
Counterparty:
Peach State Truck Centers, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys garbage truck for $398,360 from Sansom Equipment
City spends nearly $400k on new automated side-load garbage truck to improve trash collection efficiency for residents across Mobile.
Counterparty:
Sansom Equipment Company, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys $108K flashover simulator for fire department training
Fire department gets equipment to safely train recruits on high-heat rescue scenarios without live-fire danger. Improves readiness for real emergencies.
Counterparty:
Symtech Fire, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council approves $253K purchase order for two dump trucks for Stormwater
City commits $253K in general funds to buy two crew-cab Freightliner dump trucks for storm management and street repairs. Typical capital equipment for drainage and roadwork operations.
Counterparty:
Ward International Trucks, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $288K to Bill Smith Electric for Trimmier Park lighting upgrades
Trimmier Park gets upgraded lighting assemblies, improving safety and usability for residents and visitors. Work begins under $288,175 contract.
Counterparty:
Bill Smith Electric, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Trimmier Park
Council awards $1.43M storm drainage contract to Chris Brewer Construction
City will spend $1.43 million on storm drainage repairs and maintenance in 2026. Competitive bidding process selected Chris Brewer Construction to handle the work.
Counterparty:
Chris Brewer Construction, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City funds $90K marketing campaign for Son of a Son of a Sailor Exhibition
Maritime Museum exhibition gets paid promotional push via Finn Partners contract. Brings cultural programming to residents while committing public funds to marketing.
Counterparty:
Finn Partners, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Mobile hires MGT Impact for $60,490 user-fee cost study
City paying consulting firm to analyze development fees under Build Mobile program. Study will inform future fee structures affecting permits and project costs.
Counterparty:
MGT Impact Solutions, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City settles dispute with Chris Brewer Contracting, Inc.
The city resolves a legal claim with the contractor, ending the dispute and associated liability exposure. Terms of the settlement are not disclosed in the agenda.
Counterparty:
Chris Brewer Contracting, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Settlement
City secures $60K ASPCA grant for disaster animal response
Mobile's Animal Services gets federal funding to improve disaster preparedness for pets and livestock. No local cost to taxpayers.
Counterparty:
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Other
City accepts $100K grant from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for EOD program
Mobile receives $100,000 in federal grant funding for law enforcement bomb-detection (EOD) operations with no local match required. This expands public safety capacity without tapping city tax revenue.
Counterparty:
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Appropriation
2026-1453 Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain
Council urged to investigate rules violations, economic development, and public
Councilmember Hill requests investigations into potential governance and public safety concerns that, if substantiated, could affect city operations and resident safety.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Noise waiver approved for Little Sisters event on McGill Avenue
Little Sisters of the Poor gets permission to exceed noise limits on October 18, 2026, at their McGill Avenue location in District 2 for a daytime event (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
Counterparty:
Little Sisters of the Poor
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Location:
1655 McGill Avenue
McKittrick named Officer of the Month, receives special bonus
Recognition of outstanding police performance. Officer receives bonus from general fund in acknowledgment of merit-based service.
Counterparty:
McKittrick
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Other
Council buys 793 garbage carts from Schaefer Plastics for $46,768
City replaces aging garbage collection equipment. New carts will improve service reliability for residents and reduce maintenance costs.
Counterparty:
Schaefer Plastics North American, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power at Japanese Gardens
Alabama Power will install new underground electrical service to the Japanese Gardens site. This infrastructure upgrade supports the facility's operations and electric needs.
Counterparty:
Alabama Power
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
Japanese Gardens
Fire Station 19 gets underground power line via new easement
Permanent easement lets Alabama Power bury a new electrical line to Fire Station 19. Improves utility reliability and likely safety for emergency services operations.
Counterparty:
Alabama Power
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile granted special retail liquor license
Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile at 812 W. I-65 Service Rd. gains approval to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption for more than 30 days. This license allows the hotel to offer packaged liquor sales to guests and visitors.
Counterparty:
Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
812 W. I-65 Service Rd., S.
City funds Trinity Gardens Community Civic Club
City approves public funding to Trinity Gardens Community Civic Club from the general fund. The exact dollar amount and purpose of this spending are not specified in the available information.
Counterparty:
Trinity Gardens Community Civic Club
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Mobile approves appropriation to Gulf Coast Ethics & Heritage Jazz Festival
City funds support the Gulf Coast Ethics & Heritage Jazz Festival Productions, which brings jazz programming and cultural heritage events to Mobile residents.
Counterparty:
Gulf Coast Ethics & Heritage Jazz Festival Productions, Inc./Mobile Music Leg
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves payment to Opportunity 4 Entertainment and Performing Arts
Council declares that a public payment to this arts organization serves a city public purpose. The dollar amount was not disclosed in available records.
Counterparty:
Opportunity 4 Entertainment and Performing Arts
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
City payment to Princeton Woods HOA declared public purpose
Council must approve spending public funds to a homeowners association, certifying the payment serves a public benefit. Dollar amount was not disclosed in the agenda.
Counterparty:
Princeton Woods HOA
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
City accepts $417K federal port-security grant (25% local match)
Mobile secures federal funding to strengthen port security. The city must commit $104K in matching funds from local budget.
Counterparty:
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Contract award