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Regular Agenda (71)
Firefighter Hunter named 2025 Firefighter of the Month
Hunter receives official recognition and a special bonus from the city for exemplary service. Recognition programs honor high performance in public safety and boost morale in the fire department.
Counterparty:
Hunter
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Proclamation
MFRD approves $27,156 engine repair contract with Emergency Equipment Profession
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department secures critical pumper apparatus repairs needed for emergency response. No-bid procurement flags this as sole-source equipment work.
Counterparty:
Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City assesses weed removal costs for parcel 58-719
Property owner or taxpayer may face a lien if weed-abatement costs aren't paid. This assessment determines what will be owed.
Counterparty:
Weed Lien Group 1663
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Weed abatement
City buys surveillance cameras from Semoice Technology for $39,999.80
Public Safety receives new surveillance equipment for city facilities. Purchase uses no-bid procurement method.
Counterparty:
Semoice Technology
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Mobile buys Ford transit van for fire dept: $48,740
City sets aside $48,740 from capital funds to purchase a Ford transit cargo van for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, using no-bid procurement from Stivers Ford Lincoln.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
MFRD purchases Ford F350 pickup truck from Stivers; $54,612
Fire department gets a new pickup truck to replace aging equipment. Purchase comes from general fund.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $54,612 Ford F350 truck to MFRD
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets a new heavy-duty pickup truck from competitive bid. Vehicle will support emergency response and fleet operations.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys Ford F150 pickup for fire department: $45,756
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets a new pickup truck to support operations. No competitive bidding was used for this purchase.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys $17K bullet surveillance cameras for Public Safety
Mobile expands security monitoring infrastructure with new bullet-style surveillance cameras and mounts. No competitive bidding used for this purchase.
Counterparty:
Semoice Technology
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Weed Lien Group 1664: City declares properties noxious
City moves to enforce weed removal on vacant or neglected properties. Property owners who don't clear weeds face liens and potential forced demolition or sale.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Weed abatement
City buys Ford transit van for fire department; $50,830
Mobile Fire & Rescue gets new cargo van to improve emergency response capacity. Purchase from competitive bidding process.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Rezone 2415 Saint Stephens Road from residential to commercial
Property at 2415 Saint Stephens Road could shift from single-family residential (R-1) to general business use (B-2), allowing shops, offices, and commercial services. This may affect neighborhood character and nearby homeowners.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2415 Saint Stephens Road
City buys Chevrolet vans from McSweeney Auto Group for $86,425
Motor pool adds passenger vans to city fleet via competitive purchase. Funds come from general budget.
Counterparty:
McSweeney Auto Group Clanton, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys 2 Ford F150 trucks for Parks dept; $121,365
Mobile Parks and Recreation gets two new pickup trucks for maintenance and operations. Purchase follows competitive bidding.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
FY25 General Fund and Capital Budgets amended
Budget amendment redirects city spending across operations and capital projects. Specifics on which departments or projects gain or lose funding are not detailed in the item description.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Budget amendment
City allocates $1M for Gulf Coast Exploreum repairs
Mobile sets aside $1 million in capital funds for maintenance and repairs at the Gulf Coast Exploreum, the region's science museum that serves thousands of school children and families annually.
Counterparty:
Gulf Coast Exploreum
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Cooper Riverside Bulkhead: $785K cost increase approved for Baggett
Construction costs rise for critical riverfront repair at Cooper Riverside. The nearly $785,000 increase signals project complexity or inflation; residents will see the impact in final completion timeline and any future waterfront project budgets.
Counterparty:
Robert J. Baggett, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract amendment
Location:
Cooper Riverside
Council awards $858,798.50 to Geotechnical Engineering Testing for Civic Center
City commits nearly $859K in capital funds to soil testing and engineering services required before construction and demolition work at the Civic Center. This is a foundational project phase that must be completed before major building work can begin.
Counterparty:
Geotechnical Engineering Testing, Inc.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $697,744 bridge maintenance contract to McElhenney Construction
City commits nearly $700K to maintain bridges across Mobile. Keeps roads and crossings safe for daily commutes and emergency access.
Counterparty:
McElhenney Construction Co. LLC
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council awards $300K streetscape contract to Michael Baker International for U.S
City commits $300,000 to improve sidewalks, landscaping, and pedestrian safety along U.S. Highway 45. Project will enhance walkability and appearance in this commercial corridor.
Counterparty:
Michael Baker International, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
U.S. Hwy 45
City adds $20,458 to tank storage contract at Municipal Garage
Maintenance work on the garage's above-ground storage tank requires extra funding. The cost increase keeps the facility operational.
Counterparty:
Three Notch Group f/k/a CDG, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
Location:
Municipal Garage
Council fixes demolition costs for 1267 Congress Street
This blighted property at 1267 Congress Street will be demolished. The cost decision removes a deteriorating structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1267 Congress Street
City sets demolition cost for blighted building at 1267 Congress
Public hearing will determine the final cost to demolish this vacant structure in District 2. The city will seek to recover the $2,200 expense from the property owner if possible.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
1267 Congress Street
City will demolish blighted structure at 5661 Hunter Street
Removing an abandoned or dangerous building from your neighborhood improves safety and property values. The city has set a fixed cost for the demolition work.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
5661 Hunter Street
City fixes $2,200 cost to demolish building at 5661 Hunter Street
Blighted structure in District 2 will be torn down; costs $2,200 from general funds. Removes unsafe property from neighborhood.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
5661 Hunter Street
Demolition approved for 1901 Bishop Avenue
City will demolish the structure at 1901 Bishop Avenue. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1901 Bishop Avenue
City to demolish building at 1901 Bishop Avenue for $447,559
The city will tear down the structure at 1901 Bishop Avenue in District 2 using $447,559 in public funds. This removes a likely blighted or unsafe property from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1901 Bishop Avenue
City approves demolition of blighted structure at 1954 Bishop Ave
Clears an abandoned building in Mobile, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1954 Bishop Avenue
City to demolish building at 1954 Bishop Ave; cost: $89,672
Blighted structure in District 2 will be removed and costs finalized. Demolition clears unsafe property from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1954 Bishop Avenue
Council sets cost for demolishing structure at 1900 Franklin Drive
Clears blighted property in the city. Demolition removes a vacant or unsafe structure and moves the parcel toward potential redevelopment or reuse.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1900 Franklin Drive, E.
Public hearing set: demolish structure at 1900 Franklin Drive E. ($143K)
City plans to spend $143,354.75 to demolish a structure in District 2. A public hearing will determine if this cost is reasonable before the project moves forward.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
1900 Franklin Drive, E.
City to demolish structure at 1906 Franklin Drive East
Removal of a blighted structure improves neighborhood safety and property values. The city is setting demolition costs for the property.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1906 Franklin Drive, E.
City approves $322K demolition of blighted building at 1906 Franklin Drive
A dangerous or abandoned structure in District 2 will be torn down at public expense. The $322,298 cost will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
1906 Franklin Drive, E.
Council hears business owner feedback on MPD and public safety
A local business owner will present concerns and suggestions directly to council about police department operations and public safety. Public input shapes how city leadership prioritizes police accountability and community safety measures.
Counterparty:
Garret Smith
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
City approves $50K surveying contract with McCrory & Williams
City will pay McCrory & Williams $50,000 for surveying services throughout 2025, supporting infrastructure and land-related projects.
Counterparty:
McCrory & Williams, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Flying Biscuit Cafe approved for restaurant liquor license
City Council recommends approval of a restaurant liquor license for Flying Biscuit Cafe at 4356 Old Shell Road, allowing the establishment to serve beer, wine, and spirits with meals.
Counterparty:
Flying Biscuit Cafe
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
4356 Old Shell Road
Noise waiver granted for Sage Park event, June 7, 12pm–6pm
Ron Foster's event at Sage Park will operate outside standard noise limits for one day. Neighbors near the park should expect louder activity during the window.
Counterparty:
Ron Foster
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
Sage Park
Noise waiver approved: Leo Ferriera event at 12 N. Jackson, Oct 10
The city grants permission for amplified sound or similar noise at a District 2 location on October 10 from 5–9 p.m., allowing an event that would otherwise violate noise rules.
Counterparty:
Leo Ferriera
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
12 N. Jackson Street
Lounge liquor license approved for Monroes at 1455 Monroe Street
New Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license allows Monroes to serve alcohol at this Monroe Street location.
Counterparty:
Monroes
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
1455 Monroe Street
Noise ordinance waiver approved for Jackson Street event Nov. 14
Leo Ferriera gets permission to exceed noise limits at 12 N. Jackson Street from 5–9 p.m. on November 14 for an event in District 2.
Counterparty:
Leo Ferriera
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
12 N. Jackson Street
Noise ordinance waiver approved for 12 N. Jackson Street Dec. 12
Leo Ferriera gets permission to hold an event at 12 N. Jackson Street on December 12, 5–9 p.m., without noise-ordinance penalties. Neighbors in District 2 may experience elevated noise levels during that window.
Counterparty:
Leo Ferriera
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
12 N. Jackson Street
Noise waiver approved for 857 S. Scott Street on June 21
Antonio Franks receives permission to exceed noise limits at 857 S. Scott Street (District 3) on June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., likely for an event or activity that would otherwise violate city ordinance.
Counterparty:
Antonio Franks
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
857 S. Scott Street
Liquor license OK'd for Southern Bama Bait and Tackle on Dauphin Island Pkwy
Southern Bama Bait and Tackle will be able to sell beer and table wine for off-premises consumption at 4012 Dauphin Island Parkway, pending ABC Board approval.
Counterparty:
Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
4012 Dauphin Island Parkway
Liquor license approved for Maddogs Party Shop on Cottage Hill
Maddogs Party Shop at 4055 Cottage Hill Road receives permission to sell packaged liquor. The store can now legally stock and sell beer, wine, and spirits for off-premises consumption.
Counterparty:
Maddogs Party Shop
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
4055 Cottage Hill Road
Quick Stop gets beer/wine license at Overlook Road
Council backing approval for a new off-premises liquor license (beer and table wine only) at 5318 Overlook Road, pending ABC Board final sign-off.
Counterparty:
Quick Stop
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
5318 Overlook Road
2025-1111 Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain
City buys $167,970 garbage truck for Sanitation Department
Mobile invests in new waste collection equipment to replace or expand sanitation fleet capacity.
Counterparty:
Sansom Equipment Company Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council approves $15.2M dredging and stormwater deal for Langan Lake
Hughes Companies will dredge Langan Lake and upgrade stormwater systems at Langan Park, improving water quality and storm resilience. Project funded through capital improvements.
Counterparty:
Hughes Companies, Inc.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Langan Lake / Langan Park
Sanitation: City buys two garbage trucks from Sansom Equipment for $448,908
Mobile spends nearly half a million dollars on new rear-load garbage trucks to replace aging fleet equipment. Keeps weekly trash collection on schedule across the city.
Counterparty:
Sansom Equipment Company, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Maritime Museum: $60K media contract for buffet exhibit
City spending $60,000 on exhibit media services for the Maritime Museum's new buffet display.
Counterparty:
Cat Head Media Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Council recognizes Wear Orange gun violence awareness June 6
City joins national Wear Orange campaign to raise awareness about gun violence prevention on June 6, 2025.
Counterparty:
Robert Clopton
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Proclamation
Parks gets two autonomous mowers for $85,427
City purchases two robotic mowers to cut maintenance costs and labor demands in parks operations. Autonomous equipment reduces long-term staffing strain on groundskeeping crews.
Counterparty:
Ground Works Distribution
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City approves payment to Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Association
Council votes to spend general funds supporting the Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Association, a community cultural event.
Counterparty:
Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Association
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
City buys $29,362 court repair supplies for Tennis Center
Repairs and painting at the Municipal Tennis Center keep the facility playable and safe for residents.
Counterparty:
Sealmaster Alabama
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City approves $59K floor replacement at Government Plaza
Interface Americas Inc. will replace flooring on the 4th floor of the Southwest Tower at Government Plaza, a municipal building. This maintenance project keeps city offices functional.
Counterparty:
Interface Americas Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Government Plaza, 4th Floor, Southwest Tower
City buys $23,818 fertilizer from Simplot Partners for Azalea City Golf Course
Routine annual purchase for golf course grounds maintenance. City commits $23,818 to supplier contract.
Counterparty:
Simplot Partners
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City buys two side-load garbage trucks for $794,530
Mobile's sanitation fleet gets new equipment to maintain trash collection service for residents citywide.
Counterparty:
Sansom Equipment Company Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City purchases drone system for Mobile Fire-Rescue for $49,106
Fire-Rescue gains new aerial response capability for emergencies and disaster assessment. No-bid purchase from general fund.
Counterparty:
Tracer Drone Technologies, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
MFRD buys $26,468 drone-mounted gas detector from Viva Voce
Mobile Fire & Rescue gains equipment to detect hazardous gases at emergency scenes, improving response safety. No-bid purchase from sole supplier.
Counterparty:
Viva Voce, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Mobile buys 16 Ford pickup trucks for Parks Department; $263K
Parks Department gets new fleet vehicles for maintenance and operations. Purchase follows competitive bidding with Stivers Ford Lincoln.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys Ford F150 pickup for Sanitation; $44,348
General fund spending on a replacement vehicle for city sanitation operations. Supports ongoing waste collection services.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City buys Ford Explorer SUV for Fire Department: $36,714
Mobile Fire Department gets new vehicle from general operating funds. No-bid purchase authorized for $36,714.
Counterparty:
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council considers Reggie Hill appointment: fitness for duty, housing, public saf
Reggie Hill faces evaluation for a public-sector role involving public safety responsibilities and potential housing/economic development initiatives. Council will assess fitness for the position.
Counterparty:
Reggie Hill
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Demolition ordered for condemned house at 2202 Stevens Court
Property declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
2202 Stevens Court
City orders demolition of abandoned structure at 612 Bizzell Avenue
Condemned building will be torn down to eliminate blight and safety hazard in the neighborhood. Property will be cleared from general city funds.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
612 Bizzell Avenue
City to demolish blighted structure at 3616 Kent Road
Property declared a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site. Demolition clears the path for potential future development or stabilization of the neighborhood block.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Demolition
Location:
3616 Kent Road
Vacation of city right-of-way at Dauphin and Sage
City may surrender public road or easement rights at this corner, potentially enabling private development or a property transfer. Neighbors should know if public access or rights are changing.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
corner of Dauphin Street and Sage Avenue
Vacation fee proposed for Dauphin & Sage right-of-way
City is considering whether to charge a fee if the property owner at Dauphin and Sage Avenue wants to remove city right-of-way from their parcel. The fee would offset public costs of the street vacation.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
corner of Dauphin Street and Sage Avenue
City considers closing public street at Dauphin & Sage (District 1)
Street closure at this corner will affect access and traffic in District 1. Public hearing allows residents and property owners to weigh in on the change.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
corner of Dauphin Street and Sage Avenue
City seeks $65,291 vacation fee for Dauphin-Sage right-of-way
A property owner at Dauphin and Sage must pay $65,291 if the city vacates (surrenders) its right-of-way claim to allow private use of that public street portion. This removes city access and maintenance obligations for that corner.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
corner of Dauphin Street and Sage Avenue