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Agenda items
56
Votes
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Total dollars
$3.6M
Business
Regular Agenda (56)
Rezone Tacon Street property from residential to business use
Property on the east side of Tacon Street, north of Cameron Street would change from single-family residential (R-1) to business use (B-3), allowing commercial development. This affects zoning rules for the District 1 area and may impact neighboring residential properties.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
east side of Tacon Street, north of Cameron Street
Rezoning: Tacon Street property switches from residential to commercial (B-3)
Property at the east side of Tacon Street, north of Cameron Street could shift from single-family residential (R-1) to mixed commercial (B-3) use. This may allow new businesses or development that changes the neighborhood character and property values.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
east side of Tacon Street, north of Cameron Street
Council appoints 3 new members to McGowin Park Improvement District
New leadership for the district that oversees McGowin Park improvements and operations. Board changes can affect how the park is maintained and developed.
Counterparty:
Clinton Mitchell, Thomas Cormier, Michael Albanese
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
$25K transferred for cruise terminal bollard maintenance
City commits $25,000 from capital reserves to maintain safety bollards at the cruise terminal, protecting the passenger facility and adjacent areas.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Downtown street resurfacing contract increases by $360K
The city is spending an additional $360,188 to finish street repairs and restriping in downtown Mobile. The change order will extend the project timeline and increase overall costs for Volkert, Inc.'s work.
Counterparty:
Volkert, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract amendment
Location:
Downtown
Council redirects $220K from ditch repairs to McGregor roundabout project
Funding shifts from Carlisle Ditch drainage work to the North McGregor roundabout reconstruction between McGregor and Springhill Ave—affecting traffic flow and intersection safety in that corridor.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
N. McGregor Roundabout to Springhill Ave
District 5: $106K committed to N. McGregor roundabout project
Funds redirected from contingency reserve to accelerate a roundabout and street reconstruction at N. McGregor near Springhill Ave—work that will improve traffic flow and safety in the area.
Counterparty:
John Forrester Engineering Dept.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
N. McGregor Reconstruction Roundabout to Springhill Ave
Sole-source: Parks Dept. locks in $80K/year racquet stringer contract
Mobile's Parks and Recreation Department commits $80,000 annually to racquet stringing services through a sole-source agreement with Christopher Ratledge, avoiding competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
Christopher Ratledge
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
District 7: $45,235 shifted to N. McGregor roundabout project
Funds reallocated from contingency to finish roundabout at N. McGregor near Springhill Ave. The shift keeps the intersection project on track without requiring new taxpayer funding.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
N. McGregor Reconstruction Roundabout to Springhill Ave
City approves $23,250 lighting upgrade for Washington Square Park fountain
Washington Square Park's fountain gets a new lighting system, improving the park's appearance and evening visibility for residents.
Counterparty:
South Alabama Electric Co., Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Washington Square Park
Add Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund to city fee schedule
City adds new fee category for Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund. Fees will support workforce training in construction trades.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Downtown Development District zoning rules amended
Changes to downtown zoning rules may affect what buildings can be built, how tall they can be, or what uses are allowed in the district. The specific impacts depend on which rules were amended.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
Downtown Development District
City awards $120K wayfinding signage contract to Knight Sign
New directional signs across Mobile will help residents and visitors navigate the city more easily. Phase I of the project improves wayfinding in key areas.
Counterparty:
Knight Sign Industries, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council approves $98.8K purchase of 2 trash trailers for Sanitation Dept.
Mobile's Sanitation Department will replace aging equipment with two new trash trailers, improving collection capacity and reducing service disruptions for residents citywide.
Counterparty:
Sansom Equipment Co., Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City approves $60,893 furniture purchase from Alabama Correctional Industries
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets beds, tables, and a paper sorter to improve station operations. Purchase uses sole-source vendor from state correctional industries program.
Counterparty:
State of Alabama - Alabama Correctional Industries
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City approves $137K purchase of protective gear for firefighters
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets new bunker coats, pants, helmets, and boots to keep firefighters safe. Purchase from general fund.
Counterparty:
Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City hires Whitsett Mathison for Parks tennis lessons, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation expands tennis instruction for Mobile residents through a sole-source contract. Commitment runs up to $80,000 annually from the general fund.
Counterparty:
Whitsett Mathison
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City awards $66,717 sole-source contract for fire extinguisher service
Fire extinguishers across city buildings will receive regular inspection and maintenance to ensure they work in emergencies. The city is using a sole-source procurement, meaning only one vendor was considered.
Counterparty:
Professional Fire Protection Services, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys $31,250 concrete traffic barriers from Alabama Pipe & Supply
Public Services Department purchases concrete barriers for traffic management or safety improvements across the city.
Counterparty:
Alabama Pipe & Supply, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Fire Department buys $23K in replacement hoses from North American Fire Equipmen
Mobile Fire-Rescue gets new equipment to maintain operations and emergency response readiness. Purchased without competitive bidding due to equipment specifications.
Counterparty:
North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Inline repairs damaged manhole on Water Street for $18,759
City funds manhole repair on Water Street. No-bid purchase keeps critical water infrastructure working.
Counterparty:
Inline, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Water Street
B&H Photo & Video supplies drones to Gulf Coast Technology Center for $34,429
City purchases drone packages for the Gulf Coast Technology Center, a public facility. Equipment supports hands-on tech training for residents.
Counterparty:
B&H Photo & Video
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Sole-source maintenance renewal: Vertiv power systems, $19,435
City renews annual maintenance contract for critical power and cooling infrastructure at Municipal Information Technology facility. Sole-source purchase from Vertiv Corporation locks in continuity of equipment service.
Counterparty:
Vertiv Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City renews power/cooling maintenance contract with Vertiv for $20,218
Annual renewal keeps critical infrastructure systems operational at the Municipal Information Technology facility. Sole-source purchase from existing vendor.
Counterparty:
Vertiv Corporation
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
Council appoints 7 members to Architectural Review Board
These appointees will guide building and design standards across Mobile. The board reviews major development projects to ensure they fit neighborhood character and city goals.
Counterparty:
Stephen Howle, Cart Blackwell, Jennifer Roselius, Cameron Pfeiffer-Traylor, Karrie Maurin, Abby Davis, and Steve Stone
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment advisory
Traffic Engineering Employee of Month: Special bonus award to Rahman
Recognition and bonus award for outstanding traffic engineering work. Acknowledges exemplary public service and sets a standard for departmental excellence.
Counterparty:
Rahman
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Resolution
City approves $31K limestone purchase from Vulcan Construction Materials
City Traffic Engineering will use the limestone base for road maintenance or construction projects. No-bid procurement means staff determined this was the only practical source.
Counterparty:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City authorizes wireless contract with T-Mobile USA, Inc.
City commits to cellular service provider for municipal operations and communications infrastructure. Contract terms and costs will affect city's technology budget and service reliability.
Counterparty:
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council approves $1.1M federal firefighting grant
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department receives $1.1M in federal equipment and training funds, with the city covering $112K in matching costs. Strengthens emergency response capacity across the city.
Counterparty:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Other
City awards $26,351 radios contract to Communications International
Events Department gets new portable radios to improve coordination at public gatherings and emergencies. Purchase follows competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
Communications International, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Storm drainage cleanup: $15.7K contract to H F Glaude on Birchwood
City awards contract for vegetation and debris removal from storm drains along Fallow Rd. to Birchwood Dr., reducing flooding and drainage problems in the area.
Counterparty:
H F Glaude Construction
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Fallow Rd. to 4407 Birchwood Dr., E.
City awards $29,875 to Thomas A. Galloway for storm drain cleanup
Storm drainage work from Martinwood Lane to Bayfront Road removes vegetation and debris that can worsen flooding and drainage problems in the area.
Counterparty:
Thomas A. Galloway
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City awards $20,400 to Prime Professional for storm drain cleanup
Storm drains on Lois Dr. to Airview Dr. will be cleared of vegetation and debris, improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.
Counterparty:
Prime Professional Concrete Pumping & Finishing, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Lois Dr. to Airview Dr.
City secures $270K grant for Love Your Block neighborhood program
Mobile wins no-match grant funding from Johns Hopkins to support community-led neighborhood improvement projects through the Love Your Block program, bringing federal money to local block-level initiatives with no local cost.
Counterparty:
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Appropriation
2026-1234 Fr. Dan Good, Public Safety Chaplain
Noise waiver granted for July 11 event at Public Safety Memorial Park
Devon McKibben receives permission to hold a 3-hour event (7–10 p.m.) at Public Safety Memorial Park without noise-ordinance restrictions on July 11. Neighbors near District 2 park should expect elevated sound levels that evening.
Counterparty:
Devon McKibben
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Public Safety Memorial Park
Noise waiver approved for Hispanic American Business Association event at Mardi
Hispanic American Business Association can hold a daytime-into-evening event October 10 at Mardi Gras Park without noise-ordinance penalties—letting the community gather for what is likely a cultural celebration.
Counterparty:
Hispanic American Business Association
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Mardi Gras Park
Noise waiver approved for July 4 event at 1250 Alba Street
Loretta Douglas gets permission to exceed noise limits during an event on July 4, 2-10 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than ordinance allows during that window.
Counterparty:
Loretta Douglas
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
1250 Alba Street
Noise waiver approved for event at 610 St. Anthony Street
Caroline Gratton's event on September 12 will exceed normal noise limits in District 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Counterparty:
Caroline Gratton
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
610 St. Anthony Street
Public hearing:
2026-09-12, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kalenski Adams provides update on Opportunity 4 Entertainers programs
Council receives progress report on Opportunity 4 Entertainers' initiatives and community programs.
Counterparty:
Kalenski Adams
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Window Depot/All Weather Roofing faces license revocation on fraud allegations
A resident filed a formal complaint alleging deception and fraud by the roofing contractor. License revocation would remove the company's legal authority to operate in Mobile.
Counterparty:
Window Depot/All Weather Roofing
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Clarify City Council jurisdiction over Mobile Housing Board appointments
This decision clarifies what City Council can do regarding the Mobile Housing Board — specifically, whether the Mayor alone appoints commissioners or if Council has a broader oversight role. Affects transparency around housing board governance.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Council addresses MPD cooperation with ICE enforcement
This item raises concerns about whether Mobile police assist federal immigration agents, affecting immigrant residents' trust in local law enforcement and their safety in encounters with police.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Wawa #5806 gets beer and wine license at Cottage Hill Road
Council recommends approving an off-premises beer and wine license for the new Wawa at 5133 Cottage Hill Road. License issuance requires ABC Board approval.
Counterparty:
Wawa #5806
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
5133 Cottage Hill Road
Council approves $35.5K feasibility study for hard-plastic recycling program
City studies whether it can expand recycling to accept hard plastics like containers and storage bins. Study results will shape future recycling options for Mobile residents.
Counterparty:
Stearns, Conrad, and Schmidt Consulting Engineers
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City buys vacuum sewer cleaner truck from Sansom Equipment for $515,174
Mobile's Stormwater Department gets equipment to maintain sewer lines and reduce flooding risk. No-bid purchase may reduce competitive pressure on pricing.
Counterparty:
Sansom Equipment Co., Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council considers investigation into Window Depot/All Weather Roofing license
Resident request to review whether a local contractor's business license should be revoked. Outcome may affect the company's ability to operate in Mobile.
Counterparty:
Window Depot/All Weather Roofing
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
MPD Officer Rowell named Officer of the Month
Police recognition programs strengthen accountability and highlight exemplary service. This month's honoree is Officer Rowell.
Counterparty:
Rowell
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Other
Council directs investigation into Municipal Enforcement finance practices
Council will scrutinize how Municipal Enforcement handles budgets and oversight. Results could reshape how the department operates and reports money.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Council asked to investigate Window Depot/All Weather Roofing business license
Resident raised concerns about the company's operations and asked the city to review whether it should keep its business license to operate in Mobile.
Counterparty:
Window Depot/All Weather Roofing
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Public hearing set: Rezoning denial for 5101 Moffett Road
City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026 to consider denying a rezoning request that would upgrade commercial zoning from B-2 to B-3 at this District 7 property. Residents and business owners affected by the zoning decision can speak during the hearing.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
5101 Moffett Road
Public hearing:
July 14, 2026
Spring Hill rezoning: 6 parcels proposed for mixed-use B-1
City Council will hear a proposal to rezone 6 properties on Spring Hill Avenue, Mobile Street, and Hyland Avenue from residential (R-1) and commercial (B-3) to general commercial (B-1). Public hearing July 14, 2026—your chance to weigh in on how these properties are developed.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2609 and 2651 Spring Hill Avenue, 152, 157, and 159 Mobile Street, and 144 Hyland Avenue
Public hearing:
July 14, 2026
Rezoning hearing set for Dauphin Island Parkway properties
Public hearing July 14 will decide whether three commercial properties on Dauphin Island Parkway can remove a previous zoning condition. Outcome may affect future development on the sites.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
4630, 4700, and 4960 Dauphin Island Parkway
Public hearing:
July 14, 2026
Rezoning hearing: 5361 Moffett Road from residential to commercial (B-3)
Property at 5361 Moffett Road in District 7 may shift from residential (R-1) to commercial (B-3) zoning. Public hearing scheduled July 14, 2026 — residents can comment on how the change may affect the neighborhood's character and traffic.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
5361 Moffett Road
Public hearing:
July 14, 2026
Appoint Quin Hillyer to Mobile Tree Commission
Quin Hillyer joins the city's Tree Commission, which oversees policy on urban forestry, tree preservation, and green-space management in Mobile.
Counterparty:
Quin Hillyer
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment advisory