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council Mobile · Tuesday, January 2, 2024

City Council Meeting

Agenda items
45
0 consent · 45 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$15.7M
19 items with amounts
Business

Regular Agenda (45)

· Item number:Item #2025-1300 Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance to Amend Section 63-028 of City Code

This ordinance modifies public safety rules in Mobile's city code. Details on the specific changes are not yet available.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #2025-1426 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: India Bracey sedan service license application

Council will decide whether to grant India Bracey a certificate to operate a sedan service in Mobile. Your input is welcome at the public hearing.

Counterparty: India Bracey Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set
· Item number:Item #2025-1427 Total cost: undisclosed

Council considers sedan service license for India Bracey

Approval would let India Bracey legally operate a taxi or ride service in Mobile. Public input on new transportation services helps ensure fair competition and consumer protection.

Counterparty: India Bracey Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #2025-1455 Total cost: $15K

City buys $15,442 conduit for Langan Park irrigation

Water system upgrade for Langan Park. Routine maintenance procurement to keep park irrigation operational.

Counterparty: B & L Cable Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1456 Total cost: $22K

Parks Dept. buys chemical applicator from Jerry Pate for $22,418

Mobile Parks Department gets new equipment to maintain public green spaces. Purchase comes through competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1457 Total cost: $129K

$128,615 reallocated for Copeland Cox Tennis Center repairs

Copeland Cox Tennis Center gets $128,615 for court repairs and resurfacing, funded by redirecting capital improvement money from equipment purchases.

Counterparty: Parks & Recreation Department Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #2025-1458 Total cost: $20K

Medal of Honor Park tennis courts resurfaced with $19,577 materials order

Tennis courts at Medal of Honor Park will be resurfaced with new polymer materials, improving playability for residents who use the facility.

Counterparty: Advanced Polymer Technology Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1461 Total cost: $24K

City buys $23.6K furniture for Build Mobile GIS offices

Competitive purchase equips new GIS workspace to support city mapping and planning operations. Spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Global Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1462 Total cost: undisclosed

Rezone Overlook Road parcels from single-family to commercial (B-2)

Three properties on Overlook Road could shift from residential to commercial use, potentially changing what gets built or operated there. Council will decide whether to allow the change.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Location: 5105, 5109, and 5111 Overlook Road
· Item number:Item #2025-1463 Total cost: undisclosed

Planned Unit Development modification for 6109 Howells Ferry Road

A property on Howells Ferry Road is seeking changes to its previously approved development plan, which may affect zoning, density, uses, or site layout at that location.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Location: 6109 Howells Ferry Road
· Item number:Item #2025-1464 Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 2976 First Avenue to Community Housing Development for affordable hou

City-owned property at 2976 First Avenue is being transferred to Community Housing Development to create affordable housing units in Mobile.

Counterparty: Community Housing Development Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 2976 First Avenue
· Item number:Item #2025-1465 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Parks & Rec hires Chris Murphy for racquet-stringing services

Mobile's Parks & Recreation Department will contract with Chris Murphy as its sole racquet stringer, supporting tennis programs at city facilities.

Counterparty: Chris Murphy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1466 Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment: One Water purchase deal modified

City modifies an existing purchase agreement with One Water, LLC. Without details on the specific changes, impact on residents or city operations is unclear.

Counterparty: One Water, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #2025-1467 Total cost: $65K

City awards $65K road resurfacing contract to ECS Southeast

ECS Southeast will resurface streets in Commission District 3 using capital funds. Improves road conditions and safety for residents in that area.

Counterparty: ECS Southeast, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Commission District 3
· Item number:Item #2025-1468 Total cost: $2.9M

Mobile awards $2.9M road resurfacing contract to Harwell & Company

Harwell & Company will repair roads across Commission District 3 using competitive bidding. Streets in the district will see smoother commutes as the 2024 PAYGO resurfacing program moves forward.

Counterparty: Harwell & Company, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Commission District 3
· Item number:Item #2025-1469 Total cost: $7.7M

City sets aside $7.7M for animal shelter capital project

Mobile commits $7.7 million to build or upgrade its animal shelter, improving capacity and conditions for care operations.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1470 Total cost: $2.3M

Mobile sets aside $2.3M for new animal shelter

The city will build or significantly upgrade its animal shelter, replacing or renovating aging facilities. This improves care for stray and surrendered animals and may expand adoption services for residents.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1471 Total cost: $1.5M

$1.5M moved to Capital Improvement Fund for Project C0855

City redirects $1.5 million from operating reserves to fund a specific capital project. This reduces available day-to-day spending while advancing infrastructure or facility work.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #2025-1472 Total cost: undisclosed

Easement agreement approved for Robertson Construction, Colony Woods

City grants easement rights to Robertson Construction and Colony Woods Townhomes association, allowing them specified access or utility passage through city property.

Counterparty: Robertson Construction Co., LLC and Colony Woods Townhomes Owners Association, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #2025-1473 Total cost: $527K

Wiregrass Construction gets $527K contract increase for Hwy 45 streetscape work

Construction costs climb on the U.S. Highway 45 streetscape project; city commits an additional $527K to Wiregrass Construction to complete the work.

Counterparty: Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: U.S. Hwy 45
· Item number:Item #2025-1476 Total cost: undisclosed

Dr. Reginald Sykes reappointed to County Board of Human Resources

Dr. Sykes continues leading oversight of human-services policy and programs affecting Mobile County residents and families.

Counterparty: Dr. Reginald Sykes Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #2025-1477 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

City renews service management software from SHI International for $22,431

MIT department gets continued access to incident-tracking software. No-bid renewal keeps existing system operational.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #2025-1477 Total cost: undisclosed

Council votes on releasing Jawan Dallas video to public

Resident Ty Burden is asking the city to make video evidence from the Jawan Dallas case public. The decision affects transparency and public access to records related to a significant incident.

Counterparty: Ty Burden Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #2025-1478 Total cost: undisclosed

City honors Creola Ruffin with Hall of Fame Walk recognition

The city recognizes Creola Ruffin's contributions to the Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival and the local music community.

Counterparty: Creola Ruffin Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation
· Item number:Item #2025-1479 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver granted for event at MLK Ave & Belsaw Ave, July 7-11

Darryl Cheese can hold an outdoor event with amplified sound in District 2 during the requested dates and hours, which would otherwise violate the city's noise ordinance. Neighbors in the area may experience noise between 7-10 p.m.

Counterparty: Darryl Cheese Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Belsaw Avenue
· Item number:Item #2025-1480 Total cost: undisclosed

Noise waiver approved for event at 22 S. Reed Avenue

Jillian Saffle gets permission to hold a gathering October 18, 6–10 p.m. without noise-ordinance penalties in District 2.

Counterparty: Jillian Saffle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 22 S. Reed Avenue
· Item number:Item #2025-1481 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Clark non-emergency medical transport license

New medical transport operator seeking city approval. Public hearing July 22, 2025 — residents can comment on service expansion and provider qualifications.

Counterparty: Gwendolyn and Darrin Clark Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2025-07-22
· Item number:Item #2025-1482 Total cost: undisclosed

City approves spending for Africatown Plateau Pacers

City funding supports local community organization operations. Dollar amount listed as $0 in records.

Counterparty: Africatown Plateau Pacers Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1483 Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves payment to Down the Bay Block Club

City funding supports local block club's community activities. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Down the Bay Block Club Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1484 Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama

Council approves spending from the general fund to support youth programming at Boys & Girls Club. Dollar amount not yet public.

Counterparty: Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1485 Total cost: undisclosed

City approves spending for Municipal 50 Boyz Raiders

Council votes on whether city funds should support Municipal 50 Boyz Raiders youth program. The organization must serve a public purpose to qualify for municipal money.

Counterparty: Municipal 50 Boyz Raiders Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #2025-1485 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $95K

MFRD approves $95K no-bid repair order for aerial fire truck

Mobile Fire-Rescue buys critical aerial equipment repairs without competitive bidding. No-bid purchases over $90K warrant public attention to ensure taxpayer funds are spent wisely.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1486 Total cost: undisclosed

Restaurant liquor license approved for Stevie's Kitchen Midtown

Downtown retail liquor sales at 110 S. Florida Street. Requires ABC Board approval before issuance.

Counterparty: Stevie's Kitchen Midtown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 110 S. Florida Street
· Item number:Item #2025-1487 Total cost: undisclosed

ABC Board: Restaurant liquor license for El Patio, 4451 Government Blvd

El Patio restaurant will be allowed to sell beer, wine, and spirits on-premises if approved. The license brings new service options to the Government Boulevard corridor.

Counterparty: El Patio Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4451 Government Boulevard
· Item number:Item #2025-1488 Total cost: $149K

City awards $149,400 to RBC Vegetation for Azalea Road tree work

Mobile is spending $149,400 to trim and remove trees along Azalea Road, improving safety and sightlines for drivers and pedestrians.

Counterparty: RBC Vegetation Management, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Azalea Road
· Item number:Item #2025-1491 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

Council OKs $24,055 maintenance contract for ambulance cots

Mobile Fire-Rescue gets preventative maintenance and extended warranty on 5 ambulance cots through sole-source purchase from Ferno Washington, Inc. Keeps emergency equipment operational.

Counterparty: Ferno Washington, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1492 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $64K

City buys $63.6K blocking hoods for Mobile Fire-Rescue

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets new safety equipment to protect firefighters during vehicle extrication and rescue operations.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1493 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

City commits $30K to Carahsoft for critical-event discovery software

Gulf Coast Technology Center will gain access to event-tracking software to improve emergency response coordination. Sole-source purchase from general fund.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #2025-1494 Total cost: undisclosed

Council recognizes Tremaine Williams and Crescent Theater programs

The city honors community cultural programming. Crescent Theater's work supports local arts and entertainment access for Mobile residents.

Counterparty: Tremaine Williams Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation
· Item number:Item #2025-1495 Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed removal costs for repeat violators (Group 89)

Property owners in this group will receive bills for weed abatement costs if their lots remain overgrown. This is part of code enforcement to maintain neighborhood conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #2025-1496 Total cost: $16K

City buys water rescue dry suits for fire department; $16,125

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets safety equipment for water rescue operations. Improves emergency response capability for water emergencies in the city.

Counterparty: DLX Enterprises, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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