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$5.4M
Business
Regular Agenda (53)
Rezoning hearing: 3300 Knollwood Drive from R-1/B-1 to R-3
Property at 3300 Knollwood Drive in District 6 is proposed for rezoning from single-family residential and business zones to a higher-density residential zone (R-3). This will determine what types of housing and development can be built there.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
3300 Knollwood Drive
Rezone 3300 Knollwood Drive from residential/business to multi-unit housing
Property at 3300 Knollwood Drive would change from single-family residential and business use (R-1, B-1) to multi-unit residential (R-3), potentially allowing apartments or townhomes on the lot.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
3300 Knollwood Drive
Sole-source: City contracts Jordan DeLass for racquet stringing, $70K/year
Parks & Rec resorts to sole-source contracting for racquet stringing services at city facilities. Affects public sports program quality and cost.
Counterparty:
Jordan DeLass
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Tennis lessons: City hires Caleb Richardson for Parks & Rec clinics, $80K/year
Parks & Rec expands tennis programming through a sole-source contract. The city commits $80,000 annually to bring instruction clinics to residents.
Counterparty:
Caleb Richardson
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Council considers limousine service license for Juanita Mullis
Decision determines whether Juanita Mullis can legally operate a limousine service in Mobile. New licensed operators affect competition and service availability for residents needing charter transportation.
Counterparty:
Juanita Mullis
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Shenika Matthews Hobdy seeks taxi service license
A new sedan taxi service would add transportation options in Mobile. The city decides whether to grant the operating certificate required to legally run the service.
Counterparty:
Shenika Matthews Hobdy
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Public hearing on limousine service license for Juanita Mullis
Mobile will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for a new limousine service operator. Residents can comment on the application.
Counterparty:
Juanita Mullis
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Shenika Matthews Hobdy seeks license to operate sedan service
A public hearing will decide whether to grant a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for a new sedan service operator. Residents can attend and comment on the application.
Counterparty:
Shenika Matthews Hobdy
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
$2.5M allocated for District 2 neighborhood improvements
Council redirects $2.5 million from capital reserves to fund housing and neighborhood upgrades in District 2.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Budget amendment
Location:
District 2 neighborhood
Goram Air Conditioning wins $505,909 HVAC contract for Hillsdale Community Cente
City commits $505,909 to replace the HVAC system at Hillsdale Community Center, ensuring reliable heating and cooling for community programs and events.
Counterparty:
Goram Air Conditioning Company, Inc.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Hillsdale Community Center
Mobile Fire Rescue gets $45K grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation
Fire Rescue secures federal grant funding for public safety operations at no cost to the city. No local tax money required.
Counterparty:
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Appropriation
Mobile awards $55,479 drone with camera to Flymotion for fire department
Mobile Fire-Rescue gains aerial surveillance capability for emergency response and rescue operations. No-bid procurement approved by council.
Counterparty:
Flymotion, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Allen Williams appointed to Board of Adjustment
A new member joins the board that reviews zoning appeals and variances in Mobile. Williams will serve as a supernumerary (alternate) member.
Counterparty:
Allen Williams
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
City acquires property at 1668 W I-65 Service Rd for $855,000
Mobile is spending $855,000 in public funds to purchase a property on the west side of the Interstate 65 corridor. Citizens deserve to know what the city plans to do with this land and how it affects the neighborhood.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
1668 West Interstate 65 Service Rd. S
City reimburses Alabama Power $120,603 for St. Louis Street project
Alabama Power Company is being reimbursed for utility work on the Innovating St. Louis Street project, a public infrastructure improvement. The cost reflects necessary utility coordination for the street renovation.
Counterparty:
Alabama Power Company
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
St. Louis Street
City buys signal-boring services from Arcadis for $79,152
City purchases engineering services to bore and prepare intersection locations for traffic signals. Part of routine infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.
Counterparty:
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
MFRD renews rescue and EMS reporting software from Imagetrend for $90,375
Fire and Rescue Department gets continued access to critical software for emergency dispatch and EMS reporting. Renewal is sole-source from current vendor.
Counterparty:
Imagetrend, LLC
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract amendment
MIT renews Microsoft software licenses with SHI for $412,750
City commits $412,750 to annual Microsoft software renewal for Mobile Information Technology department via sole-source vendor.
Counterparty:
SHI International Corp.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Sole-source: Tenex Software selected for $252K election polling equipment
Mobile will use Tenex's electronic polling system for the 2025 municipal election—covering both setup and leasing of voting machines needed on election day.
Counterparty:
Tenex Software Solutions
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
$200K redirected to cruise terminal parking deck repair
City moves existing capital funds to fix cruise terminal parking, improving infrastructure for port operations and visiting passengers.
Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
Action type:
Appropriation
City transfers $330K to Animal Shelter capital fund
Money moves from general reserves to fund Animal Shelter improvements—upgrades that directly affect care capacity and facility conditions for animals in the city's care.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Budget amendment
City awards $123,695 to McCrory & Williams for N. McGregor reconstruction
Street reconstruction on North McGregor will improve road conditions and traffic flow in that corridor. Work is expected to enhance safety and accessibility for residents and commuters using the route.
Counterparty:
McCrory & Williams, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
N. McGregor
City accepts easement for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Secures land rights to build the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail, expanding recreational access for residents. No cost to the city.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Council adopts federal housing plan for FY 2025-26
City's roadmap for spending federal grants ($5M+ annually) on affordable housing, community development, and homelessness services. Determines which neighborhoods get investment and how aid reaches residents.
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Appropriation
City adds Boys and Girls Club to CDBG 2025-26 funding plan
Boys and Girls Club receives federal community development grants to support youth services and programs. Decision expands which nonprofits can access federal dollars from the city's CDBG action plan.
Counterparty:
Boys and Girls Club
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Resolution
City accepts water-utility easement for Africatown Welcome Center
City gains easement rights from water/sewer authority to build and operate the Africatown Welcome Center. Enables public access and interpretation at this historic neighborhood site.
Counterparty:
Mobile Area Water and Sewer Commissioners
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Location:
Africatown
Council awards $49,900 contract to remove ball field poles at two parks
Harris Contracting Services will remove unsafe or unused pole structures at Millers and Trimmier Parks, improving safety and clearing space for park improvements.
Counterparty:
Harris Contracting Services, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
City approves $28,427 contract for invasive species and forest management
Mobile commits funds to control invasive species at Brookley and conduct a controlled burn at Perch Creek, improving habitat health and ecological resilience.
Counterparty:
Wildlife Solutions, Inc.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Traffic detection upgrades approved for Old Shell Road intersections
Improved traffic sensors will better manage congestion and safety on Old Shell Road. Upgrades support smoother traffic flow and may reduce delays at busy intersections.
Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Old Shell Road
Rezoning: 2415 Saint Stephens Road from R-1 residential to B-2 business
Property at 2415 Saint Stephens Road may shift from single-family residential to business use. Public hearing May 13, 2025 will determine if the rezoning moves forward.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Location:
2415 Saint Stephens Road
Public hearing:
2025-05-13
2025-742 T. K. Heard, Public Safety Chaplain
City exchanges surplus properties at 603 Broad and 2865 Phillips
The city is trading two unused downtown parcels to make room for other priorities. The land at 603 Broad Street and 2865 Phillips Street will be exchanged rather than sold.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
603 Broad Street and 2865 Phillips Street
City authorizes land exchange of 4 downtown properties
Mobile is trading four downtown parcels it no longer needs for municipal use. The exchange could free up underutilized city property for private development or other uses.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
321 Adams Street, 321 N. Warren Street, 305 Congress Street, and Lyons Street
Mayor appoints Russell Mitchell to Housing Authority Board
Mitchell joins the board that oversees Mobile's public housing programs and policy. Housing Authority decisions affect thousands of residents in subsidized housing.
Counterparty:
Russell Mitchell
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment board
Special bonus awarded to Build Mobile Employee of the Month: Ford
City recognizes and rewards outstanding employee performance through Build Mobile's Employee of the Month program, celebrating service excellence.
Counterparty:
Build Mobile
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Noise waiver approved for 151 McLean Ave, June 6–13
Kenneth Peter, Jr. gets permission to exceed noise limits at his District 1 address between 7–10 p.m. for a week-long event. Neighbors should expect louder activity during those evening hours.
Counterparty:
Kenneth Peter, Jr.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
151 McLean Avenue
Noise waiver approved for Lyons Park event on May 10
Brandi Jackson gets permission to hold an event at Lyons Park (District 2) with amplified sound or activity above noise-ordinance limits on May 10 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Counterparty:
Brandi Jackson
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Location:
Lyons Park
Noise waiver granted for 15-17 S. Monterey St. on May 10
Rich Heidal receives a one-time exemption from Mobile's noise ordinance for an event at 15-17 S. Monterey Street (District 2) on May 10, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience elevated noise during the approved window.
Counterparty:
Rich Heidal
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
Location:
15 - 17 S. Monterey Street
Noise waiver approved for event at Congress & Washington Streets, May 24
Andre Bend, Sr. gets permission to hold an event on four downtown streets (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) with a temporary noise exemption. Nearby residents should expect louder activity than usual that day.
Counterparty:
Andre Bend, Sr.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Congress, Washington, Dauphin, & Royal Streets
Noise waiver approved for 645 Shelby Street on June 7
Angela Jones received permission to exceed noise limits at her Shelby Street property from 7:30–11:30 a.m. on June 7. The waiver allows an event or activity that would otherwise violate the city's noise ordinance.
Counterparty:
Angela Jones
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
645 Shelby Street
Public hearing:
2025-06-07, 07:30
Perry Moran gets noise waiver for April 12 event at Safety Memorial Park
An event at Public Safety Memorial Park on April 12 (4–7 p.m.) will be allowed to operate above normal noise limits. Neighbors near the park may experience elevated noise during those hours.
Counterparty:
Perry Moran
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Public Safety Memorial Park
Noise waiver granted for Medal of Honor Park event on May 17
Catherine Thompson's event at Medal of Honor Park (7–10 a.m., May 17) gets permission to operate outside normal noise limits. Neighbors near District 6 park may experience louder activity than usual during that window.
Counterparty:
Catherine Thompson
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Location:
Medal of Honor Park
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event April 20
Richard White gets permission to hold a 3-hour event at Langan Park (3–6 p.m.) without noise-ordinance penalties. Neighbors nearby should expect elevated sound levels that day.
Counterparty:
Richard White
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
Location:
Langan Park
City buys handheld radios for Trash Collection, $24,012
Trash collection workers get new communication equipment for safer, more coordinated operations. Purchase is funded from the general fund.
Counterparty:
Communications International, Inc.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
City funds Dearborn YMCA with public-purpose grant
Council approves public funds to support Dearborn YMCA operations. The item confirms the payment serves a legitimate public purpose—making city resources available to community recreation and youth services.
Counterparty:
Dearborn YMCA
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Appropriation for John L. LeFlore Magnet High School approved
Council approves spending for the high school, though the specific purpose and amount are not detailed in the agenda.
Counterparty:
John L. LeFlore Magnet High School
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appropriation
City approves payment to Mobile Symphonic Pops Band
City funds music programming through the Mobile Symphonic Pops Band using general-fund dollars.
Counterparty:
Mobile Symphonic Pops Band
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appropriation
Bragdon Avenue renamed for Christian Union Primitive Baptist Church
Street name changes affect resident addresses, GPS navigation, and how neighborhoods are identified. This honors a local religious institution's historical significance to the community.
Counterparty:
Christian Union Primitive Baptist Church
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Proclamation
Location:
Bragdon Avenue
Animal shelter ordinance changes proposed
Proposed changes to animal shelter rules may affect pet owner responsibilities, adoption procedures, or shelter operations. Details of the specific changes are needed to assess impact on residents.
Counterparty:
Denise Grier
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Ordinance
City settles towing dispute with Jim Walker over equipment
City towed Jim Walker's vehicles and equipment despite a prior agreement. This settlement resolves the dispute.
Counterparty:
Jim Walker
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Settlement
Council continues petition from Reggie Hill, hears Entitlement Committee observa
Reggie Hill's petition moves forward with additional input from the Entitlement Committee, shaping the next steps in the resolution process.
Counterparty:
Reggie Hill
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Other
Beer/wine license approved for Broad Express at 158 N. Broad
New off-premises beer and table wine sales allowed at this downtown location. Adds retail alcohol retail option in Mobile's central business district.
Counterparty:
Broad Express
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Liquor license
Location:
158 N. Broad St.