City Council Meeting
Regular Agenda (62)
Noise waiver approved: 1757 Government Street, Oct 17, 7pm–midnight
Katrina Martinez gets permission to host a late-night event at her Government Street location without noise ordinance penalties on October 17.
Public hearing on taxicab license for Ground Transportation with Travis
Mobile residents may soon have a new taxicab service option if Ground Transportation with Travis meets regulatory requirements. The public hearing gives residents a chance to comment on the application.
Raw Medical Transport seeks shuttle service license
A new medical shuttle operator is seeking permission to serve Mobile residents and patients. The public hearing lets residents comment on whether the service meets city safety and operation standards.
Ground Transportation with Travis seeks taxicab license
New taxicab operator wants permission to serve Mobile residents. Approval means more taxi service options in the city.
Raw Medical Transport seeks shuttle service license
City reviewing permit for new medical shuttle operator. Approval would let the company transport patients and medical personnel in Mobile.
City approves $70K annual contract with Concourse Tech for event management soft
City commits $70,000 per year in general funds to software that organizes municipal events. This is a routine operational expense for event scheduling and coordination.
Fire Department gets $284,883 for capital equipment
City moves unallocated capital funds to purchase equipment for fire operations—likely vehicles, tools, or technology that improve emergency response capacity.
Council redirects $276,674 from capital fund to buy panel truck for fire departm
City reallocates unspent capital improvement money to purchase a new vehicle for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, shifting funds within the budget rather than adding new spending.
City hires Letters to Cleo for musical performance; $26,700
Mobile uses public funds to book a music artist for an upcoming city event or festival, likely for resident entertainment or celebration.
Council awards $66K to ECS Southeast for District 6 street resurfacing
District 6 streets will be repaired and resurfaced in 2026. Project uses capital improvement funds.
District 6 roads: $3.1M resurfacing contract to HCL Contracting
Mobile awards a $3.1 million street resurfacing contract for District 6. This capital project will repair roads across the district in 2026.
Sole-source: Dataminr critical-event software renewal, $30K
City renews annual license for emergency-alert software used to detect critical events. Continuation of existing tool for public safety operations.
Demolition ordered for blighted structure at 507 Chin Street
City declares the building a public nuisance and will demolish it, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Declare 509 Chin Street a public nuisance; order demolition
Unsafe building at 509 Chin Street will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition orders improve public safety and property values in surrounding areas.
City orders demolition of building at 5612 Racine Avenue
A blighted structure on Racine Avenue will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance. Removal clears the site and may improve neighborhood safety and property values.
Council orders demolition of blighted building at 1332 Congress Street
Removes an unsafe, vacant structure from a neighborhood. Public nuisance declarations and demolitions help clean up blighted areas and reduce safety hazards.
City orders demolition of blighted structure at 2602 Wealthy Street
Removal of a condemned building clears blight from the neighborhood and improves safety on Wealthy Street.
Firefighter Gomez awarded special bonus as Firefighter of the Month
Recognition of outstanding service by a city firefighter. The award honors exceptional performance within the Mobile Fire and Rescue Department.
City awards $25,859 contract to Gaines for storm drain cleanup
Storm drainage maintenance keeps flooding and overflow risks down along Industrial Park Drive corridor. Work includes vegetation and debris removal leading to Montlimar Creek.
City settles claim with L. Nelson and minor
The city resolves a legal dispute and releases claims against L. Nelson and a minor. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda.
Storm drainage cleanup: $27,500 contract to Hughes 360 Services
City commits to clearing vegetation and debris from storm drains on Berwyn Drive through S. McGregor Avenue, improving stormwater flow and reducing flood risk in the area.
Planning approval modification for 65 Mobile Street
Property at 65 Mobile Street undergoes a change to its previously approved development or zoning plan. Check details to see if it affects your neighborhood or local projects.
Zoning modification approved for 65 Mobile Street planned development
Project at 65 Mobile Street can proceed under revised zoning rules. Changes to the planned unit development may affect building uses, density, or design for this property.
Three new board members appointed to McGowin Park Improvement District
McGowin Park governance shifts as the board welcomes Clinton Mitchell, Thomas Cormier, and Michael Albanese. New leadership shapes decisions on park operations and improvements.
Council awards $104K for steel crowd control barricades
Mobile's Traffic Engineering receives new galvanized steel barricades for traffic management and public safety events. Purchased through competitive bidding.
Council approves $139K breathing air system for fire dept
Mobile Fire-Rescue buys equipment to refill firefighters' breathing tanks safely and efficiently at the station.
Cooper Riverside Park restroom upgrades add $283K to contract
The city commits an additional $283,296 to improve restrooms at Cooper Riverside Park as part of the Mobile Riverfront Redevelopment project. Enhanced facilities will benefit park visitors and support downtown waterfront access.
Fire Station No. 19 design contract extended for $50,045
City commits additional $50,045 to Forrest Daniell & Associates for continued professional design services at Mobile Fire & Rescue Department Station No. 19.
City awards $149,687 contract to Gibson Construction for Grand Bay Mounted Unit
City spends nearly $150K on equipment upgrades for the police Mounted Unit in Grand Bay. The work upgrades facilities or equipment for the department's mounted cavalry operations.
Contract amendment: Volkert Inc. gets $145,683 more for Hall of Fame Walk
Mobile is paying Volkert Inc. an additional $145,683 for ongoing construction administration work on the Hall of Fame Walk project. This extends the scope of services already underway.
City accepts utility easement from Mobile Airport Authority for Arlington Park
The city gains the right to run utilities through Airport Authority land at Arlington Park, enabling infrastructure improvements without purchasing the property.
City vacates unused right-of-way at 6401 Overlook Road
Removes a strip of unused public land next to a private property, potentially allowing the owner to expand or develop their site more fully. One less city asset to maintain.
City vacates unopened right-of-way at 6401 Overlook Road; collects $36,849
Property owner at 6401 Overlook Road gains access to unused city land adjacent to their lot in exchange for a $36,849 vacation fee that goes to the city.
MPD buys Hyundai Palisade SUV from Daphne Automotive for $48,684
Police Department expands fleet capacity with new patrol vehicle. Competitive purchase through general fund.
City awards $166,816 for crew trucks with dump bodies
Mobile purchases equipment to maintain streets and public infrastructure. This order covers dump trucks for city crews.
City secures $15M GOMESA grant for Brookley By the Bay Phase I
Mobile wins $15 million in federal coastal restoration funding with no local match required. Brookley neighborhood will see waterfront activation, infrastructure, and economic development through Phase I of the Brookley By the Bay project.
City approves appropriation to Huntleigh Woods Community Club
City funds going to the Huntleigh Woods Community Club for community programming. Dollar amount not yet specified in this item.
2026-1082 Dr. Robert Morton, Public Safety Chaplain
Noise waiver approved for Dauphin Street event June 12
Celle Hudgens gets permission to hold a 6 p.m.–11 p.m. event at 751 Dauphin Street (District 2) without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors in the area may experience elevated sound levels that evening.
Noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park event Nov 26
Early morning noise exemption allows event organizers to set up and operate at Mardi Gras Park from 6:30 a.m. starting before typical quiet hours, likely for a public celebration or gathering in District 2.
Noise waiver approved for event at 911 Dauphin Street
Allen Garstecki gets permission to exceed noise limits on February 8, 2027, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. for an event at 911 Dauphin Street in District 2.
Noise waiver granted for July 8 event at Medal of Honor Park
Randy Presley's event at Medal of Honor Park in District 6 can run from 4–8 p.m. on July 8 without noise-ordinance restrictions, letting the gathering proceed without sound-level interruptions.
Oak Street Health gets noise waiver for Langan Park event June 21
Oak Street Health will host an event at Langan Park in District 7 on June 21 (2–5 p.m.) with a temporary exemption from city noise rules. Neighbors near the park may experience elevated noise during that window.
Noise waiver approved for July 4 event at 4901 Zeigler Blvd
Rickey Hale gets permission to exceed noise limits at 4901 Zeigler Boulevard on July 4, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Neighbors in District 7 should expect louder activity that day.
City honors Janelle Finley Adams for Gulf Coast Challenge and Port City Classic
The city recognizes Adams' contributions to two major local events that draw participants and visitors to Mobile.
Noise waiver granted: 82 Burtonwood Drive, May 23, 2-10 p.m.
Gloria Sullivan gets permission to exceed noise limits at her District 7 address on May 23 (likely for an event); neighbors in the area may experience extended noise during those 8 hours.
City settles claims with Jefferson
The city resolves a legal dispute with Jefferson, ending potential litigation and freeing public resources currently at risk in the case.
City approves $794K purchase of side-load garbage trucks from Sansom Equipment
Mobile's Public Services Dept. adds new equipment to improve waste collection service across the city.
City to demolish blighted structure at 2602 Wealthy Street
Public nuisance declaration clears path for demolition of abandoned building in District 1, removing a hazard from the neighborhood. City will hold public hearing before final order.
City buys solar speed-radar signs from All Traffic Solutions for $15,244
Traffic Engineering gets new radar speed signs to monitor and deter speeding in city neighborhoods. Equipment is solar-powered, cutting long-term operating costs.
Special Events Retail Liquor License for Lemon Drop Festival
Lemon Drop Festival at 109 Government Street gets approval to sell alcohol during the event. Local festivals need these temporary licenses to operate.
Reggie Hill requests investigations into Airport Authority land deals, administr
Seeks public inquiry into potential misuse of airport property transactions and alleged violations by city officials and Gulf Coast Technology Center. Addresses concerns about agenda transparency and economic development practices.
Council addresses due process and accountability concerns raised by Estella Trot
Resident Estella Trotter brought formal complaints about due process failures and lack of accountability in city operations. The council's response signals whether these governance concerns will be investigated and remedied.
Council votes to demolish blighted structure at 507 Chin Street
Council will hold a public hearing on whether to declare the building a public nuisance and order demolition. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values in District 2.
509 Chin Street building declared public nuisance; demolition ordered
A deteriorated building in District 2 will be torn down to remove a safety hazard from the neighborhood.
1332 Congress Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered
Building in District 2 will be demolished after council declaration. Removes a structure deemed dangerous or blighted from the neighborhood.
City orders demolition of condemned structure at 5612 Racine Avenue
A blighted building in District 7 will be removed as a public nuisance. Demolition clears hazardous structures from neighborhoods.
Public hearing set: proposed denial of conditional use permit at 904 Kentucky St
City council will hear arguments on June 23 about whether to deny a conditional use permit for property at 904 Kentucky Street in District 3. This affects what the property owner can do with that land.
Public hearing on Planned Unit Development modification at 1879 Conception Stree
City Council will hear a proposal to modify an existing development at this District 2 property. Changes to planned developments can affect neighborhood density, traffic, or permitted uses.
PUD modification approved for 1879 Conception Street Road
Changes to zoning or development rules for this property may affect its use, future construction, or neighborhood character. Check the modification details to understand what's changing.
City grants emergency access easement to Spring Hill Holding for new apartments
The city allows Spring Hill Holding to cross city property to reach a new multifamily apartment complex in an emergency. This ensures fire, ambulance, and police can access the building if the main route is blocked.