docket.pub
Public meeting intelligence
/
/al/ mobile/ overview
← Back to Mobile
council Mobile · Tuesday, October 21, 2025

City Council Meeting

Agenda items
58
0 consent · 58 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$5.3M
28 items with amounts
Business

Regular Agenda (58)

· Item number:Item #2026-606 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City hires Sain Associates to update ADA transition plan; $150K

Mobile will refresh its plan to make city services, buildings, and programs accessible to people with disabilities. The plan guides compliance work over the next five years.

Counterparty: Sain Associates Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-608 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $61K

Council approves $61,360 security camera purchase for Museum of Art

City commits $61,360 to upgrade security cameras at the Mobile Museum of Art, a cultural institution serving residents and visitors.

Counterparty: Convergint Technologies Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-609 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

City renews Gladiator Forensics software for $23,675

Annual renewal of location and analytics software used by the Gulf Coast Technology Center. Software supports digital forensics and investigative analysis for city operations.

Counterparty: Gladiator Forensics LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #2026-612 Total cost: undisclosed

City amends Museum of Mobile governance rules

Changes to how the Museum of Mobile operates and is governed. The specific amendments are not detailed in the available information.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #2026-614 Total cost: undisclosed

City adds hemp products regulation to municipal code

Mobile is creating new rules for legal sale and use of consumable hemp products within city limits. The law will govern what hemp products residents and businesses can buy and sell locally.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #2026-615 Total cost: $828K

Council awards $828K drainage contract to Kingdom Construction

Bolton's Branch drainage improvements reduce flood risk and improve stormwater management in the affected area. Project protects local property and infrastructure from water damage.

Counterparty: Kingdom Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-616 Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes operating agreement with Mobile Museum Board

Mobile Museum Board will take over day-to-day operations of the History Museum of Mobile, Fort Conde, and the Phoenix Fire Museum. This transfers management responsibility and may affect visitor services and facility hours.

Counterparty: Mobile Museum Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-618 Total cost: $232K

City buys knuckleboom trash loader for $231,579

Mobile's Trash Department gets new equipment to improve waste collection efficiency. The purchase is funded from the general budget.

Counterparty: MHC Hino, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-619 Total cost: $118K

Council approves $118K fire gear purchase for Mobile FD

Mobile firefighters receive updated protective equipment—bunker coats, boots, pants, and helmets—funded from the general budget.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-620 Total cost: $70K

Convention Center painting: $70K for extended construction admin

City is redirecting $70,000 from the Convention Center capital budget to cover additional project management costs as exterior painting work extends longer than planned.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #2026-622 Total cost: undisclosed

Council hears comments on municipal offense ticket policies

Resident Carolyn Hargrove raised concerns about conflicting information in the city's municipal offense ticket policies. Council's response may clarify enforcement standards and how tickets are issued.

Counterparty: Carolyn Hargrove Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #2026-623 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver granted for 1805 Pallister Place W., April 4–5

Resident Lawanda Shinn gets permission to exceed noise limits on April 4–5 from 2:30–10:00 p.m. at her District 1 address. Neighbors may experience louder activity during those hours.

Counterparty: Lawanda Shinn Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1805 Pallister Place W.
· Item number:Item #2026-624 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for event at 457 Charles Street

Jaleesa Witherspoon gets permission to hold a noise-generating event on April 5, 2026 (3–10 p.m.) at this District 2 location, overriding the city's standard noise ordinance for that date and time.

Counterparty: Jaleesa Witherspoon Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 457 Charles Street
· Item number:Item #2026-625 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park event May 3

Courtny Robinson gets permission to exceed normal noise limits at Mardi Gras Park on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., likely for an event or gathering.

Counterparty: Courtny Robinson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: Mardi Gras Park
· Item number:Item #2026-626 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver granted for Broad & Canal Street event, Feb 7

Micaiah Rockwell receives permission to hold a 4-hour event at Broad and Canal streets in early morning hours (7–11 a.m.) on February 7, 2027, with exemption from noise ordinance rules for that time and location.

Counterparty: Micaiah Rockwell Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: Broad Street & Canal Street
· Item number:Item #2026-627 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for Medal of Honor Park event on June 28

SFC Scott Kigerl gets permission to hold an event at Medal of Honor Park in District 6 on June 28, 2026 (3:00–4:30 p.m.) without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors should expect louder activity during that window.

Counterparty: SFC Scott Kigerl Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: Medal of Honor Park
· Item number:Item #2026-628 Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge retail liquor license approved for Cynthias Package Store

City Council recommends the ABC Board issue a Class II lounge retail liquor license to Cynthias Package Store at 2912 Dauphin Island Parkway. The license permits on-premises consumption and package sales of alcoholic beverages at that location.

Counterparty: Cynthias Package Store Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2912 Dauphin Island Parkway, Unit G
· Item number:Item #2026-629 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for block party on Chin Street, April 17

Shameka Webb-Casher gets permission to host a community block party on Chin Street (District 2) from 2–10 p.m. on April 17, 2026, without noise ordinance penalties. Neighbors in the area should expect elevated activity and sound during those hours.

Counterparty: Shameka Webb-Casher Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: Chin Street
· Item number:Item #2026-630 Total cost: $500K

$500K redirected to Mobile Transit fleet vehicles and equipment

Mobile Transit gets $500,000 for new or upgraded buses and equipment to improve service. This spending shift from the general fund helps replace aging vehicles on the system.

Counterparty: Mobile Transit System Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #2026-632 Total cost: $140K

Mobile Metro funds $140K for transit facility restroom repairs

$140,000 redirected from general operations to fix restrooms and plumbing at the transit hub, improving conditions for commuters and staff.

Counterparty: Mobile Metro Transit Funding source: Mixed Action type: Budget amendment Location: Mobile Metro Transit Facility
· Item number:Item #2026-633 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $18K

Fire Department repairs collision-damaged pump truck; $17,523 to Emergency Equip

City spends $17,523 in emergency funds to repair a damaged fire apparatus and restore it to service. Maintains firefighting capacity in Mobile.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
· Item number:Item #2026-634 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City approves $17,532 repair contract for fire truck collision damage

Mobile Fire Department gets damaged enforcer fire pumper truck repaired through sole-source contract with Classic Paint & Body Inc. Funded from general budget.

Counterparty: Classic Paint & Body Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-635 Total cost: $25K

City buys portable radios for stormwater crew; $24,901

Public Services stormwater team gets new portable radios to improve field communication and emergency response during storms and flooding.

Counterparty: Communications International Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-637 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $26K

City contracts Secure Land & Tree LLC for $26K drainage cleanup

Removes storm drainage debris and vegetation from Challen Circle N. to Montfort Rd. W., improving water flow and reducing flooding risk in the area.

Counterparty: Secure Land & Tree LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Challen Circle N. to Montfort Rd. W.
· Item number:Item #2026-638 Total cost: undisclosed

Sales tax exemption amended for Mobile River Bridge & Bayway

The city is modifying a tax break for the major bridge project. Details of the amendment aren't specified here, but tax exemptions reduce the project's costs—and the city's revenue.

Counterparty: Mobile River Bridge & Bayway Project Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #2026-639 Total cost: undisclosed

City approves cooperative maintenance deal with ALDOT for US-98

City and state will coordinate upkeep of US-98 near mile post 18.82, clarifying who pays for road repairs in this section. Smoother coordination means fewer pothole delays and clearer responsibility if accidents occur.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #2026-640 Total cost: undisclosed

City, ALDOT agree to cooperate on I-65 Service Rd. maintenance

City and state will share responsibility for upkeep of the West I-65 Service Road North, keeping the route safe and passable for commuters and businesses in that corridor.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: W. I-65 Service Rd. N Mile Post 4.58
· Item number:Item #2026-641 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for 1906 Springhill Avenue on May 16

Alex Zogbhy's request to allow noise from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 16 at 1906 Springhill Avenue in District 1 exempts the event from city noise limits for that evening.

Counterparty: Alex Zogbhy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 1906 Springhill Avenue
· Item number:Item #2026-642 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Vincent Robinson to Water & Sewer Board

Robinson joins the board overseeing Mobile's water and sewer systems, which serve all city residents and affect rates and service quality.

Counterparty: Vincent Robinson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #2026-644 Total cost: $100K

Mobile Civic Center Arena master plan work extended; $100,123 more

City commits an additional $100,123 to architectural and planning work on improvements to the Civic Center Arena, a major public venue. This phase covers design refinements for the master plan before construction moves forward.

Counterparty: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract amendment Location: Mobile Civic Center Arena
· Item number:Item #2026-645 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: Declare property at 4720 Oxford Drive a public nuisance and orde

City will hold a public hearing to decide whether to demolish the structure at 4720 Oxford Drive in District 7 after declaring it a public nuisance. This is your opportunity to comment before the city moves forward.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4720 Oxford Drive
· Item number:Item #2026-646 Total cost: $234K

Council awards $234K gangway repair contract to Bienville Construction

Cruise Terminal improvements support port operations and passenger access. Work includes gangway repairs critical to ship boarding infrastructure.

Counterparty: Bienville Construction Services LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Mobile Cruise Terminal
· Item number:Item #2026-647 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

City awards $22K no-bid contract to Safe Haven for storm drain clearing

Storm drainage maintenance between Durande Drive and Eslava Creek removes debris and vegetation that could worsen flooding. No competitive bidding process used.

Counterparty: Safe Haven Company LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-648 Total cost: $30K

City contracts Invasive Management for storm drain cleanup, $29,848

Clearing vegetation and debris from storm drains along Dawes Road to Bobwhite Trail improves drainage and reduces flood risk in the area.

Counterparty: Invasive Management Services Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Dawes Road to Bobwhite Trail
· Item number:Item #2026-649 Total cost: $80K

Council awards $80,372 for Ford crew cab truck for Public Services

City purchases specialized truck equipment for Public Services operations. Competitive bidding process helps ensure taxpayer value.

Counterparty: Truck Equipment Sales Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-650 Total cost: $1.3M

MPD purchases 25 Chevrolet Tahoes from Donohoo for $1.28M

Mobile police fleet will add new patrol vehicles. Purchase comes through competitive bidding and draws from general operating funds.

Counterparty: Donohoo Chevrolet LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-651 Total cost: $48K

City awards $47,785 to Dogwood Productions for website ADA compliance

Mobile's website will meet federal accessibility standards, making it easier for people with disabilities to access city services online. The work includes both software updates and accessibility improvements.

Counterparty: Dogwood Productions Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-653 Total cost: $374K

Council awards $374K to Dana Safety for police SUV upfitting

Mobile Police Department gets new patrol vehicle equipment. Competitive procurement means tax dollars went to the best bidder for Chevrolet Tahoe outfitting.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-654 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $48K

MPD buys transport service for 13 Tahoe SUVs; Dana Safety Supply $48,500

Mobile Police Department authorizes $48,500 from general fund to ship newly upfitted Tahoe SUVs to the city for patrol use.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-655 Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves appropriation to The Fuse Project

City commits general fund resources to The Fuse Project, a public-purpose organization. Dollar amount not yet specified in available materials.

Counterparty: The Fuse Project Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2026-656 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for event at 509 MLK Ave on May 23

Angela Montgomery can hold an event at 509 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue without Noise Ordinance restrictions on May 23, 10 a.m.–noon, in District 2.

Counterparty: Angela Montgomery Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 509 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
· Item number:Item #2026-657 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for 2121 Bragg Avenue on April 5

Ashley Allen received permission to exceed noise limits at her District 1 property from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 5, 2026. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than usual during those hours.

Counterparty: Ashley Allen Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 2121 Bragg Avenue
· Item number:Item #2026-658 Total cost: $238K

Mobile Arena gets $238K basketball floor, storage carts, ramps

Mobile Arena receives new basketball court equipment and accessories as part of facility upgrades. The project improves the venue's playability and operational capacity for events and games.

Counterparty: Robbins Sports Surfaces LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Mobile Arena
· Item number:Item #2026-659 Total cost: undisclosed

Police vehicle graphics contract awarded via competitive bid

Council will select a vendor for designing, producing, and installing graphics on police vehicles. This affects how the department brands and identifies its fleet.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-660 Total cost: undisclosed

Council backs hemp retailer license for Healthy Harvest CBD

Mobile will authorize a new Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products license at 3656 Government Blvd, allowing Healthy Harvest CBD to open and operate in the city.

Counterparty: Healthy Harvest CBD Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3656 Government Blvd, Suite G
· Item number:Item #2026-661 Total cost: undisclosed

Cloud 9 Vapes gets liquor & hemp retail license at Rangeline Road

Mobile City Council recommended approval for a new lounge-style liquor retailer and specialty hemp shop at 4439 Rangeline Road. The applicant must still receive final approval from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Counterparty: Cloud 9 Vapes Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4439 Rangeline Road
· Item number:Item #2026-662 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license OK'd for Cloud 9 Vapes at Airport Boulevard

Cloud 9 Vapes will be licensed to sell packaged liquor and specialty hemp products at 3913 Airport Boulevard. The ABC Board now decides whether to issue the license.

Counterparty: Cloud 9 Vapes Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3913 Airport Boulevard
· Item number:Item #2026-663 Total cost: undisclosed

ABC Board approves hemp retailer license for Cheap S Liquor

City approves specialty retailer license for consumable hemp products at 364 Azalea Road. Decision opens new retail operation in Mobile.

Counterparty: Cheap S Liquor Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 364 Azalea Road
· Item number:Item #2026-664 Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K to Friends of Municipal Park partnership

Municipal Park receives $250,000 in city funding through a cooperative agreement with Friends of Municipal Park, a nonprofit partner. This supports park improvements and programming that benefit residents.

Counterparty: Friends of Municipal Park Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2026-666 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Reggie Hill to lead rules, economic development, and public saf

City appoints new leader to oversee three critical areas: rule-making, economic growth, and public safety operations. This executive-level appointment shapes policy direction on all three fronts.

Counterparty: Reggie Hill Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment executive
· Item number:Item #2026-669 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Peter Susman to History Museum of Mobile board

Susman joins the board overseeing the city's history museum, which develops exhibits and programming for residents and tourists.

Counterparty: Peter Susman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Menu
More