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Business
Regular Agenda (54)
Charles Henry Royal II seeks shuttle service license
Public hearing to decide whether to grant a shuttle service operating license. City will hear from the applicant and public about whether this service is needed.
Counterparty:
Charles Henry Royal II
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Council considers shuttle service license for Charles Henry Royal II
A new shuttle service operator seeks city approval to begin operations. The license decision will determine whether this transportation service can legally serve Mobile residents.
Counterparty:
Charles Henry Royal II
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Arena master plan amendment: $62,500 to Goodwyn Mills & Cawood
City increases architectural contract for Mobile Civic Center Arena improvements. Spending grows as planning advances toward construction phase.
Counterparty:
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract amendment
Public hearing set on Downtown Development District zoning changes
Mobile will consider updates to downtown zoning rules in District 2. Changes to development standards could affect building heights, setbacks, parking, or use permits in the downtown core. Hearing scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
Downtown Development District
Public hearing:
2026-06-02
Ambulance and medical transport rules updated in City Code
Changes to Chapter 6 of Mobile's ordinances may affect how emergency medical services and ambulance providers operate in the city. Details of the specific changes are not yet public.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Planning approval modified for 4800 Moffett Road property
The city is changing a previously approved development plan for this property. The modification may affect what can be built or how the site is used.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
4800 Moffett Road
Planned Unit Development modification proposed at 4800 Moffett Road
Property development rules at 4800 Moffett Road may change. The modification could affect land use, density, or building requirements for the site.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
4800 Moffett Road
Council approves $1.28M purchase of 25 Chevrolet Tahoes for Police Dept.
Mobile Police Department gets 25 new patrol vehicles through a $1.28 million purchase from Donohoo Chevrolet. The vehicles will replace older units in the MPD fleet.
Counterparty:
Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Sole-source: City renews Microsoft software licenses for $458.7K
Annual renewal of Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, and other enterprise software used across city departments. City continues sole-source arrangement with SHI International rather than competitive bid.
Counterparty:
SHI International Corp
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Storm drain funds shifted to on-call drainage work; $400K reallocated
The city is moving $400,214 from one storm-drain project to pay for emergency drainage repairs as they arise. This keeps the total spending the same but speeds up response to flooding or drainage problems.
Funding source:
Special Tax
Action type:
Budget amendment
City reallocates $2.5M in stormwater fees to management projects
City redirects $2.5M in stormwater tax revenue to repair and improve drainage infrastructure across Mobile. Work addresses flooding, backups, and water quality in neighborhoods most affected by heavy rainfall.
Funding source:
Special Tax
Action type:
Budget amendment
City awards $310K HVAC contract to Goram Air for Convention Center
Convention Center mechanical upgrades improve climate control and visitor comfort. Project maintains a key civic venue's operating standards.
Counterparty:
Goram Air Condition Company, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City awards $6.3M contract to Rogers & Willard for new Animal Services facility
Mobile is building a new city animal shelter. The $6.3 million contract with Rogers & Willard covers construction of the facility.
Counterparty:
Rogers & Willard, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City moves $156K from training center to MPD Mounted Unit upgrades
The city is redirecting capital funds originally earmarked for a new police training facility toward upgrades to the Mounted Unit facility in Grand Bay instead.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Mobile PD gets new Ford Explorer SUV; $38,773
Mobile Police Department purchases a 2025 Ford Explorer through competitive bidding. Standard fleet equipment replacement for public safety operations.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys $29K acoustic panels for Lavretta Park pickleball courts
Lavretta Park pickleball courts get new quilted acoustic panels to improve sound control and playing conditions. Project funded from general funds.
Counterparty:
Putterman Athletics, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City renews SAP Concur travel software for Finance; $19,197
Finance Department continues using SAP Concur to track and approve employee travel expenses. Annual renewal cost is $19,197 from the general fund.
Counterparty:
Carahsoft
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
1202 Gorgas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered
This blighted property will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential new development or green space.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1202 Gorgas Street
Structure at 357 Cassidy Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered
A blighted building in your neighborhood is being removed. The city has determined the structure poses a public safety or health hazard and will order its demolition.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
357 Cassidy Street
City to demolish blighted structure at 7310 4th Street
Removes abandoned or unsafe building from neighborhood. Clears the parcel for future development or community use.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
7310 4th Street
Weed removal cost assessment for parcel 58-458
City will assess costs to clear weeds from this property; owner may face a lien if costs aren't paid.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Weed abatement
Council declares appropriation to VIA Community Center serves public purpose
Clears the way for city funding to support VIA Community Center, a public facility. The formal declaration enables the appropriation to proceed.
Counterparty:
VIA Community Center
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves payment to Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association
Council voted to spend city funds on Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association, determining the use serves a public purpose. Dollar amount not listed in available records.
Counterparty:
Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
2026-891 Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain
Noise waiver approved for Trinity Gardens Park event, May 2
Yodianne Sanchez gets permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park Amphitheater (2–6 p.m. May 2) without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors near the park should expect louder-than-usual activity that afternoon.
Counterparty:
Yodianne Sanchez
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Trinity Gardens Park Amphitheater
Noise waiver granted for Cathedral Square Park event May 1
Shelby Brashaw gets permission to hold a 4-hour event (4–8 p.m.) at Cathedral Square Park with sound levels above normal city limits. Neighbors nearby should expect louder activity that evening.
Counterparty:
Shelby Brashaw
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Cathedral Square Park
Noise waiver granted for British Park event, May 17
Kacey Chappelear gets permission to hold a sound-amplified event at British Park (District 2) from 2–5 p.m. on May 17, temporarily suspending noise ordinance rules for that time.
Counterparty:
Kacey Chappelear
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
British Park
Noise waiver approved for event at 661 S. Broad Street on May 24
Reverend Leon Bell Jr. receives permission to hold an event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in District 2 without noise ordinance restrictions. May affect nearby residents during the event window.
Counterparty:
Reverend Leon Bell Jr.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
661 S. Broad Street
Noise waiver granted: 351 St. Francis Street, July 25–26
Creola Ruffin gets permission to host a late-night event (6:30–10:30 p.m.) without noise-ordinance penalties on July 25–26 in District 2.
Counterparty:
Creola Ruffin
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
351 St. Francis Street
Noise waiver approved for Cooper Riverside Park event July 24-25
Event organizer Creola Ruffin gets permission to hold a music or entertainment event at Cooper Riverside Park in District 2 without noise-ordinance penalties, 4:30–10 p.m. both evenings.
Counterparty:
Creola Ruffin
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Location:
Cooper Riverside Park
Council hears citizen complaint over Feb. 15 traffic ticket
Resident Chris Patterson is bringing a concern about a police traffic citation directly to Council, requesting consideration or review of the ticket issued February 15, 2026.
Counterparty:
Chris Patterson
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
City targets blighted building at 1202 Gorgas for demolition
City Council will vote on declaring the structure a public nuisance and ordering its removal. Demolition could clean up a deteriorating property in District 3 and improve neighborhood safety.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1202 Gorgas Street
357 Cassidy Street: City orders demolition of unsafe structure
Building at 357 Cassidy Street in District 2 will be torn down. City has declared it a public nuisance due to safety hazards.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
357 Cassidy Street
7310 4th Street slated for demolition as public nuisance
City is moving to tear down an abandoned or dangerous building in District 7. Public hearing will let neighbors and residents comment before demolition moves forward.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
7310 4th Street
Council determines payment to Lexington Homeowners Association serves public pur
City approves spending from general fund to Lexington Homeowners Association after confirming the payment advances a public benefit. Dollar amount not specified in agenda.
Counterparty:
Lexington Homeowners Association, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Courtyard Mobile gets special retail liquor license
Courtyard Mobile at 1000 W. I-65 Service Road S. is cleared to sell beer and wine for off-premises consumption. Neighbors can review details before the ABC Board votes.
Counterparty:
Courtyard Mobile
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
1000 W. I-65 Service Road S.
City awards $29,900 storm drainage cleanup contract to Best Price Services
Storm drains from North Hamilton to Conception Street will be cleared of vegetation and debris, reducing flood risk in that area.
Counterparty:
Best Price Services LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
North Hamilton Street to Conception Street
Public statement on concerns about historic Black neighborhood displacement
This statement raises concerns about whether economic development projects in Black historic communities unfairly displace residents and benefit city officials personally. It signals a public accountability moment on equitable development policy.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Proclamation
City agrees to baseline services deal with Downtown Mobile District
The city enters a new agreement with the Downtown Mobile District Management Corporation to provide baseline services supporting downtown operations and economic vitality.
Counterparty:
Downtown Mobile District Management Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City settles Joiner claim with release of liability
A settlement agreement resolves a legal dispute involving a party named Joiner. Settlements are public record and may affect city finances or liability exposure, depending on claim details.
Counterparty:
Joiner
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Settlement
City redirects $475K from testing project to stormwater management
Mobile shifts capital funds from ADEM testing to boost stormwater runoff and flood prevention across the MS4 (municipal separate storm sewer) system.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Tennis lessons contract: City pays Peyton Hickman $80K/year
Parks Department adds structured tennis instruction through sole-source agreement. Residents get access to clinics and lessons at city facilities.
Counterparty:
Peyton Hickman
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City hires tennis pro Matthew Brooks for Parks, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation adds a dedicated tennis instructor to its offerings. Contract is sole-source (no competitive bidding), using general fund money.
Counterparty:
Matthew Brooks
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Cooper Riverside Park: $64K cost increase for great lawn upgrades
The city is spending an additional $64,338.62 to expand the great lawn upgrades at Cooper Riverside Park as part of the Mobile Riverfront Redevelopment project. This change order increases the total cost of PL Russell's contract for the park improvements.
Counterparty:
PL Russell, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract amendment
Location:
Cooper Riverside Park
Summer dance program launches for teens ages 14–15
City introduces a week-long dance program giving local teens a structured summer activity. No cost to the city.
Counterparty:
Tyra Jackson
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Sole-source contract: Frank Trice racquet stringing, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation commits $80,000 annually to contract racquet stringing services with Frank Trice. This sole-source deal (no competitive bidding) funds equipment maintenance for city tennis and racquetball facilities.
Counterparty:
Frank Trice
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Noise waiver approved for May 3 event at Medal of Honor Park
Anthony LunaBankhead's event at Medal of Honor Park in District 6 will be allowed to exceed noise limits from 1–3 p.m. on May 3, 2026.
Counterparty:
Anthony LunaBankhead
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Medal of Honor Park
Waiver approved for outdoor event noise at Trinity Gardens Park, June 21
Jarvius Coleman gets permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park (District 1) from 2–6 p.m. on June 21 without noise-ordinance restrictions. Check the park schedule if you live nearby.
Counterparty:
Jarvius Coleman
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Trinity Gardens Park
Council approves payment to Mobile Botanical Gardens from general fund
City funds support the Botanical Gardens' operations and public mission. The specific dollar amount is listed as $0 in the agenda, but the Council's formal determination that the payment serves a public purpose is required to proceed.
Counterparty:
Mobile Botanical Gardens
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Noise waiver approved for Stuart Guy event at 352 St. Francis
Residents near 352 St. Francis Street in District 2 may experience louder noise on May 2, 2026 from 2:00–7:00 p.m. due to a special event.
Counterparty:
Stuart Guy
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
352 St. Francis Street
Councilmember Hill seeks accounting of $26M in remaining ARP funds
Councilmember Hill is asking for details on how the last $26 million in federal pandemic relief money has been spent—including how much went to non-emergency public safety items since November 2025. Citizens deserve transparency on where stimulus dollars are going.
Funding source:
Arpa
Action type:
Other
City approves appropriation to Japanese Garden Foundation
City commits general fund dollars to support the Japanese Garden Foundation's public mission. The foundation operates a community cultural and landscaping asset.
Counterparty:
Japanese Garden Foundation, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves payment to Japanese Garden Foundation
Mobile will spend general fund money to support the Japanese Garden Foundation's public purpose, though the dollar amount is not yet confirmed.
Counterparty:
Japanese Garden Foundation, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation