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Business
Regular Agenda (62)
City approves $120.6K utility reimbursement deal for St. Louis Street project
City will pay Alabama Power Company to relocate and upgrade utility infrastructure on St. Louis Street as part of the Innovating St. Louis Street improvement project.
Counterparty:
Alabama Power Company
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City adopts 2025-26 CDBG, HOME, ESG action plan
Sets how Mobile spends federal grants for affordable housing, community development, and emergency services over the next fiscal year. Determines which neighborhoods get new housing, infrastructure, and support services.
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Resolution
Boys and Girls Club added as CDBG 2025-26 service provider
Mobile adds Boys and Girls Club as a partner to deliver community development services funded by federal CDBG grants. This expands youth and community programming available to residents.
Counterparty:
Boys and Girls Club
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
City, County sign agreement on Mobile Arena Project
Intergovernmental deal clears path for the Mobile Arena. Partnership brings shared cost and management responsibility to a major civic project.
Counterparty:
Mobile County Commission
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City grants $50,000 to Distinguished Young Women Foundation
Public funds support youth development and mentorship programming. Program serves local young women through leadership and career-readiness training.
Counterparty:
Distinguished Young Women Foundation
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City purchases 4 Ford Broncos for enforcement from Long Lewis Ford
Municipal Enforcement gets new vehicles for patrol and operations. No-bid purchase of $59,991.
Counterparty:
Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council approves $66,525 fire hose purchase for Mobile Fire Department
Mobile Fire Department gets critical replacement equipment for emergency response operations. Competitive bid ensures cost-effective use of public funds.
Counterparty:
North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Transfer $125K to match state transportation grant
City redirects funds to secure state grant money for traffic or transportation infrastructure. Grant match is required to unlock additional state funding.
Funding source:
Mixed
Action type:
Budget amendment
City awards $349,515 to PL Russell for Spring Hill Court retaining wall
PL Russell will repair the failing retaining wall at Spring Hill Court, preventing erosion and potential structural damage that could affect resident safety and property values in the area.
Counterparty:
PL Russell, LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Spring Hill Court
Council awards $335K HVAC contract to James B. Donaghey, Inc.
History Museum of Mobile gets upgraded climate control system, improving preservation of collections and visitor comfort. Work funded from capital improvement budget.
Counterparty:
James B. Donaghey, Inc.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
History Museum chiller replacement: $350K contract awarded
Museum cooling system gets major upgrade for $350,000. Essential repair keeps climate-controlled artifact storage functional.
Counterparty:
James B. Donaghey, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City considers vacating right-of-way on Farnell Lane
Closing public right-of-way can affect property access and neighborhood connectivity. Parcel 47-517 status may change if the vacation moves forward.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
Farnell Lane
City considers vacation fee for Farnell Lane right-of-way
City could collect a fee when vacating public right-of-way on Farnell Lane, affecting property access and development potential for the affected parcel owner.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
Farnell Lane
Special tax approved for specific Mobile areas starting Oct. 1
New special tax takes effect October 1 on real estate, personal property, and intangibles in designated areas within Mobile city limits. Some areas are exempt. Check if your property location is affected.
Funding source:
Special Tax
Action type:
Ordinance
Council orders demolition of blighted building at 1213 Chinquapin Street
Condemned property at 1213 Chinquapin Street will be torn down as a public nuisance, removing a dilapidated structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1213 Chinquapin Street
City orders demolition of building at 314 Burton Avenue
A blighted structure on Burton Avenue will be torn down at city expense. Removes a potential safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
314 Burton Avenue
City declares 1826 Toulmin Ave a public nuisance, orders demolition
Property at 1826 Toulmin Avenue will be demolished after city designates it a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and conditions.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1826 Toulmin Avenue
City orders demolition of blighted structure at 753 S. Dr. Thomas Avenue
Mobile will tear down a deteriorated building in the neighborhood. Demolition removes a public safety hazard and blight that can attract crime and disease.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
753 S. Dr. Thomas Avenue
City declares 559 Hickory Street a public nuisance and orders demolition
Property at 559 Hickory Street will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance. The demolition will be funded by the city's general fund.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
559 Hickory Street
City declares 1807 White Ave a public nuisance, orders demolition
The structure will be demolished as a public hazard. This action removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1807 White Avenue
City accepts easement for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Clears the way for a new recreational trail along Three Mile Creek. Once built, it will provide a walking and cycling route for residents and improve public access to the waterfront.
Counterparty:
Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail Project
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
2025-674 58-534 Assess costs for Repeat Weed Lien Group 85.
City awards $123,695 contract to McCrory & Williams for N. McGregor reconstructi
Street reconstruction on North McGregor improves traffic safety and infrastructure in that corridor.
Counterparty:
McCrory & Williams, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
N. McGregor
City funds $45,954 conservation easement with Pelican Coast
Mobile commits funding to protect natural land off Todd Acres Drive and Kooiman Road through a conservation easement, restricting future development on the property.
Counterparty:
Pelican Coast Conservancy
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
2025-677 Chaplain Treyon Woolfolk
Noise waiver approved for May 3 event at Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
Ashlyn Pierce gets permission to host an event at the historic Bragg-Mitchell Mansion (District 1) until 11 p.m. on May 3, exempting it from city noise rules for that evening.
Counterparty:
Ashlyn Pierce
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
Noise waiver approved for May 11 event at Washington Square Park
Susan Comeaux receives permission to hold an event at Washington Square Park in District 2 on May 11 (3–6 p.m.) without noise ordinance restrictions. Residents near the park should expect elevated sound levels during that window.
Counterparty:
Susan Comeaux
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Washington Square Park
Noise waiver granted for Mardi Gras Park event, June 28
Christina Boyd's event at Mardi Gras Park can operate with elevated sound levels (3–7 p.m.) without noise ordinance penalties. Neighbors in District 2 should expect temporary noise that Saturday.
Counterparty:
Christina Boyd
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Resolution
Location:
Mardi Gras Park
Noise waiver granted: Hargrove event at 109 Government Street May 29
Hargrove and Associates can hold an event 5–8 p.m. on May 29 without noise-ordinance restrictions at this downtown location. Neighbors in District 2 may experience elevated noise during those hours.
Counterparty:
Hargrove and Associates
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
109 Government Street
Noise waiver approved for May 10 event at Public Safety Memorial Park
Event organizer Ethan Hubbell gets permission to exceed noise limits at Public Safety Memorial Park on May 10, 6–10 p.m. Neighbors may experience above-normal sound levels during the event.
Counterparty:
Ethan Hubbell
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Public Safety Memorial Park
Noise waiver granted for 3 events at Langan Park
Susan McKinnell gets permission to hold events at Langan Park on three dates in 2025 (April 14, May 24, September 22) with extended noise allowances until 8:30 p.m. Residents near the park may experience louder activity on those evenings.
Counterparty:
Susan McKinnell
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Langan Park
Special Events liquor license approved for Bottles Up Mobile at Battleship Pkwy
Bottles Up Mobile gets permission to sell alcohol at special events from its Battleship Parkway location. The approval moves to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for final sign-off.
Counterparty:
Bottles Up Mobile
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
2703 Battleship Pkwy
Liquor license approval sought for True High Class at 407 Dauphin Island Pkwy
New off-premises beer and wine retailer at 407 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Council recommendation to Alabama Beverage Control Board determines whether the business receives its license.
Counterparty:
True High Class
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
407 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Council backs liquor license for Big A S Bando Brunch, Bar, and Grill at 326 Aza
City Council recommended approval for a restaurant liquor license at a new establishment on Azalea Road, allowing it to serve beer, wine, and spirits once the ABC Board formally approves.
Counterparty:
Big A S Bando Brunch, Bar, and Grill
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
326 Azalea Road
Holiday Inn Mobile Airport gets restaurant liquor license
Holiday Inn at 3630 Springhill Memorial Dr. receives approval to serve alcohol in its restaurant, enabling on-premise beverage sales at this airport-area hotel.
Counterparty:
Holiday Inn Mobile Airport
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
3630 Springhill Memorial Dr., S.
City buys $18,053 in fertilizer and herbicide for Azalea City Golf Course
Routine purchase order for golf course maintenance supplies from the general fund.
Counterparty:
Harrells, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City orders demolition of condemned house at 1213 Chinquapin Street
Property at 1213 Chinquapin Street in District 2 has been declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. The action aims to remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1213 Chinquapin Street
Council to demolish blighted house at 314 Burton Ave
Dilapidated structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a vacant property in District 1 that could pose safety and health risks to the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
314 Burton Avenue
City approves $79,152 purchase order to Arcadis for intersection signal boring
City is paying engineering firm Arcadis to bore conduit for new intersection signals, likely improving traffic safety or signal installation in Mobile.
Counterparty:
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council declares 1826 Toulmin Ave a nuisance; demolition ordered (District 1)
Property at 1826 Toulmin Avenue will be demolished to remove a blighted structure from District 1. This action reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1826 Toulmin Avenue
Public hearing: Order demolition of blighted structure at 753 S. Dr. Thomas Ave
A blighted house in District 2 is scheduled for demolition following a public hearing. Neighbors can attend to voice concerns or support removal of the abandoned structure.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
753 S. Dr. Thomas Avenue
Public nuisance declaration: 559 Hickory Street faces demolition
City will declare a structure at this District 2 address a public nuisance and order its demolition, removing an unsafe or blighted property from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
559 Hickory Street
Demolition hearing: 1807 White Avenue declared public nuisance
Blighted structure at 1807 White Avenue in District 1 moves toward demolition if ruled a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and property values.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1807 White Avenue
Noise waiver granted for The Grounds event on April 5
Melvin Showers, Jr. can hold an event at The Grounds in District 7 with extended noise allowances from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. that day — neighbors should expect louder activity during that window.
Counterparty:
Melvin Showers, Jr.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
The Grounds
Yukers Street renamed "Deacon Frederick E. Young Way"
A city street is renamed to honor Deacon Frederick E. Young's community legacy. The change affects residents and businesses on Yukers Street.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Proclamation
Location:
Yukers Street
Oak Drive renamed "Lucille Gonzales Way"
A stretch of Oak Drive will be honorarily renamed to recognize Lucille Gonzales. Street names are part of neighborhood identity and help residents navigate their community.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Proclamation
Location:
Oak Drive
Animal Shelter capital project gets $330K funding boost
City moves $330,000 to fund Animal Shelter facility improvements or repairs. The shelter serves lost, stray, and surrendered animals across Mobile.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Budget amendment
2025-702 58-533 Authorize removal of weeds, Group 1663.
City acquires property at I-65 Service Rd. for $855,000
Mobile is spending $855,000 to buy a parcel on West Interstate 65 Service Road. The acquisition supports city development or operations goals for that corridor.
Counterparty:
seller of property at 1668 West Interstate 65 Service Rd. S
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
1668 West Interstate 65 Service Rd. S
City buys electronic polling equipment from Tenex for $252K
Mobile will use this equipment to run the 2025 municipal election. The $252,264 sole-source deal means voters will see this specific vendor's technology at polling sites citywide.
Counterparty:
Tenex Software Solutions
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Transfer $200K to cruise terminal parking deck repairs
City redirects $200,000 from general facility improvements to fix the cruise terminal parking deck, keeping the facility functional for port operations and visitors.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Sole-source: Imagetrend EMS software renewal for $90,375
Mobile Fire-Rescue depends on this software for emergency dispatch and patient reporting. Annual renewal keeps 911 response systems operational.
Counterparty:
Imagetrend, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
Annual Microsoft software renewal for MIT: $412,750
City commits $412,750 to renew Windows and Office licenses for Municipal Information Technology. This is a routine annual purchase needed to maintain IT operations citywide.
Counterparty:
SHI International Corp.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City approves payment to People United to Advance the Dream Mobile
City spending on community nonprofit — amount and purpose not detailed in agenda.
Counterparty:
People United to Advance the Dream Mobile, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
Reggie Hill comments on city legal spending and land acquisition practices
Resident raises concerns about city spending on outside law firms, police training oversight, and historical land acquisitions. Addresses how public funds are used for legal services and property matters.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
City affirms grant to Mothers Involved Against Gun Violence
Council determines that funding a gun violence prevention nonprofit serves the public interest and approves payment from the general fund.
Counterparty:
Mothers Involved Against Gun Violence
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves funding to Boyington Oak Society
Public funds support tree conservation and habitat work through a partner organization. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.
Counterparty:
Boyington Oak Society
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Dauphin Street planned development: public hearing set for May 6
City Council will hear proposed changes to an approved development plan for two parcels at 3674 and 3680 Dauphin Street in District 7. Residents and businesses in the area can attend the May 6 hearing to comment on the modifications.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
3674 and 3680 Dauphin Street
Public hearing:
May 6, 2025
Appoint Allen Williams to Board of Adjustment
Allen Williams joins the Board of Adjustment as a supernumerary member, expanding the board's capacity to review zoning appeals and variance requests that affect neighborhood development and property rights.
Counterparty:
Allen Williams
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
Mobile adopts Title VI 2025 civil-rights plan for WAVE Transit
WAVE Transit must comply with federal civil-rights law to receive transportation funding. This annual update ensures the transit system meets Title VI requirements prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
Counterparty:
WAVE Transit System
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
WAVE Transit adopts safety plan to protect riders and drivers
Safety rules for buses and transit stations are updated to protect riders, employees, and staff from injury and crime. Version 4 reflects current best practices in public transportation safety.
Counterparty:
WAVE Transit System
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution