City Council Meeting

Council awards $166.8K chiller service contract to Engineered Cooling

City commits general fund dollars to maintain HVAC chillers at municipal buildings. Ensures cooling systems stay operational across city facilities.

City awards $273,625 to Alabama Poolworks for Dotch Center pool repairs

Swimming pools at Joseph C. Dotch Community Center will receive repairs and improvements, keeping the public recreation facility operational for residents.

Council awards $283,875 pool repairs contract to Alabama Poolworks

Swimming pool at Hillsdale Park & Community Center will get major repairs and improvements. Project funded from the general fund.

Mobile awards $362,500 pool repair contract to Alabama Poolworks

John Kidd Park's swimming facilities will get repairs and upgrades. Project improves recreational access for residents in the area.

City awards $22K to Scott Alan Construction for storm drain cleanup

Storm drainage cleared of vegetation and debris from Mobile Street to Three-Mile Creek, improving stormwater flow and reducing flood risk in the area.

City approves $28.5K concrete pumping contract for storm drainage on I-65 Servic

Storm drainage maintenance along the I-65 Service Road corridor keeps stormwater systems clear of debris and vegetation. This no-bid purchase supports public works operations between East I-65 Service Road and Emogene Street.

City pays Secure Land & Tree $26,500 for storm drain cleanup

Vegetation and debris removal on Emogene St. to Ralston Rd. clears stormwater drainage to reduce flooding risk in the area.

Fire Chief honors Firefighter Coats with Firefighter of the Month bonus

Recognition of standout firefighter performance. Public honors city employees who go above and beyond in emergency response and safety.

City settles claims with Collier; releases all liabilities

The city closes a legal dispute with Collier by mutual agreement, ending potential financial exposure and allowing both parties to move forward without further litigation.

City awards $431,853 contract to LeadsOnline for forensic equipment and software

City commits nearly half a million dollars to forensic investigation tools that will support police and crime-solving operations. This is a major capital spend on law-enforcement technology.

Redirect $100K to Africatown furniture and fixtures project

City is shifting $100,000 within the Africatown Welcome Center capital budget to prioritize furniture and fixture purchases, accelerating buildout of the community facility.

Council approves $744K video detection systems for city intersections

City upgrades traffic monitoring at intersections with new video detection technology from Arcadis. Improves traffic flow and data collection for transportation planning.

City funds EMT training through University of South Alabama ($21,201)

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets spring EMT course training for firefighters through sole-source purchase from University of South Alabama.

Planned Unit Development modified for 1800 Dauphin Island Parkway

Development rules for this property are being changed. Check the meeting details to learn what uses or density limits are changing and how it affects your neighborhood.

Modify zoning approval for 4568 Halls Mill Road

Property at 4568 Halls Mill Road will see its approved zoning conditions changed. The modification affects what can be built or operated at this location.

PUD modification at 4568 Halls Mill Road heads to vote

The planned unit development rules for this property are being changed. Nearby residents and businesses should know what modifications are being considered before the vote.

City hires OVG Parking to run Claiborne Street Garage

OVG Parking will take over daily operations and management of the Claiborne Street Garage, affecting parking availability and revenue for the city.

Mobile Airport North Campus access road: city partnership with Industrial Develo

City commits funding to build an access road at the North Campus of Mobile Airport Authority in partnership with the Industrial Development Board. Project will improve airport infrastructure and access.

City and County agree on courtroom AV maintenance at Government Plaza

The city and Mobile County Commission are coordinating on audiovisual system upkeep for the Municipal, District, and Circuit Courtrooms, ensuring court proceedings can be recorded and displayed reliably.

Sole-source: Cellebrite mobile forensics software renewed for $247,676

Gulf Coast Technology Center renews its annual contract for mobile device data extraction software used in criminal investigations. No competitive bidding process.

Police renew Magnet Forensics software license for $92,453

Gulf Coast Technology Center will maintain forensic software tools used in criminal investigations. Annual renewal sustains law enforcement's digital evidence analysis capability.

City renews Qwally housing software license for $81,000

Community Housing and Development relies on this software to manage affordable housing programs and resident services. Sole-source renewal ensures continuity of operations.

City reallocates $2M to Mobile Riverfront capital improvements

Council redirects $2 million from reserves to fund infrastructure upgrades on the Mobile waterfront. This spending decision shapes development priorities along the riverfront.

$295,875 shifted from Sage-Turf project to Figures Park pool repairs

Money originally earmarked for turf replacement at Herndon is redirected to fix and improve the pool at Figures Park. Affects timeline and scope of both projects.

City funds Distinguished Young Women Foundation: $65,000

Mobile commits $65,000 in public funds to support the Distinguished Young Women Foundation's operational costs, funding youth leadership and development programming.

City grants right-of-way to Mobile Airport Authority on Michigan Avenue

Allows Airport Authority access across Michigan Avenue to Raven Drive for operations. Citizens should know when public rights-of-way are granted to public agencies.

Hemp retailers get temporary compliance grace period

Consumable hemp shops get extra time to meet city rules before penalties kick in. Affects local retailers operating in Mobile.

City approves $389K staging contract for Mobile Arena

Mobile Arena gets professional event staging equipment and setup services. Enables the venue to host larger productions and conferences.

Mobile Arena gets $323K Zamboni resurfacing machine

Mobile Arena will have a new ice-resurfacing machine, improving skating surface quality for hockey games and public skating programs.

MFRD purchases 4 Ford Explorer SUVs from Stivers Ford for $151,460

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department upgrades its vehicle fleet with new SUVs for emergency response operations.

MFRD buys 6 Ford pickup trucks from Stivers for $273,624

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department replaces aging fleet vehicles. Purchase comes after competitive bidding.

City buys 2 Ford pickup trucks for fire department; $101,020

Mobile Fire & Rescue gets new vehicles for emergency response. Purchase is no-bid procurement from Stivers Ford Lincoln.

Council approves $55,949 Ford pickup truck for Mobile Fire Rescue

Mobile Fire Rescue adds a vehicle to its fleet through competitive purchase. The truck will support emergency response operations.

Council buys 2 dump trucks for Public Services; $398,370

Public Services gets new equipment to maintain city streets and infrastructure. Purchase completed through competitive bidding.

City awards $22,873 to H. F. Glaude for storm drain cleanup

H. F. Glaude Construction will remove vegetation and debris from storm drains between Pinehill Drive and Crenshaw Street, improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.

City approves $21,063 drainage cleanup contract with Invasive Management

Storm drains from Springhill Ave. to Three-Mile Creek will be cleared of vegetation and debris, reducing flood risk in the drainage corridor.

City approves $27,900 contract for storm drain cleanup on Keeling-Kent corridor

Storm drainage vegetation and debris removal keeps flood-prone roadways clear and reduces flooding risk. Work covers the Keeling Road to Kent Road corridor.

MPD buys $25K financial intelligence software from Valid8

Mobile Police Department adopts specialized financial tracking software to support criminal investigations. Sole-source purchase from Valid8 Financial for one year.

City buys 30 desktop computers for fire department; $41,940

Fire department gets new computers to support operations and emergency response systems. Purchased without competitive bidding from Technical & Scientific Application, Inc.

Council appoints Quincy Curley to History Museum board

Quincy Curley joins the History Museum of Mobile board, which guides the institution's operations and programming.

Noise waiver approved for 712 Magnolia Road, April 18

Jameelah Ali gets permission to exceed noise limits at her property from noon to 3 p.m. on April 18 for a specific event or activity in District 1.

Noise waiver approved for 2032 Airport Boulevard on March 14

Sandra Hasty gets permission to operate above noise limits at this location for a 2-hour window on March 14 morning. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than normally allowed.

Council awards $81K contract to resurface tennis courts at Copeland-Cox

City will spend $81,000 to resurface the tennis courts at Copeland-Cox Tennis Center, improving playing conditions for residents and visitors using the facility.

Noise waiver granted for Mardi Gras Park event Nov. 21

Taylor Calhoun's event at Mardi Gras Park (2–4 p.m.) will operate under a noise waiver, exempting it from the city's standard noise ordinance limits for this time window.

Noise waiver granted for Lan Park event March 30, 7–8:30 p.m.

Michael Standifer gets permission to hold an event at Lan Park with amplified sound beyond normal noise limits. Neighbors near District 7's Lan Park should expect elevated noise for 90 minutes that evening.

City honors Black History Month centennial and NAACP anniversary

Mobile recognizes 100 years of Black History Month and 117 years of the NAACP's civil rights work in the community.

Settlement: City addresses police response failures in Walker case

Jessica Walker sought city accountability for lack of police intervention during criminal activity. Settlement outcomes may affect police response policies or resident protections.

2026-351 John Paul Sylvester - propse a new flag for the City.

City forms eliminate archaic legal language

Mobile's official documents will use plain English instead of outdated legal jargon, making city forms easier for residents to read and complete.

City renews RecDesk recreation software license for $25,725

Parks & Recreation needs this software to manage registration, scheduling, and member data. Sole-source renewal keeps operations running without competitive bidding.

City buys Granicus rental-tracking software for $32,018/year

Revenue Department gets new software to track and map short-term rental properties. Software manages city oversight of short-term rental market.

Council awards $28,264 mower purchase to Beard Equipment

Parks Department gets new equipment for grounds maintenance. Purchase follows competitive bidding and is funded from the general fund.

City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power at Mims Park

Alabama Power gains legal right to install and maintain utility lines through Mims Park to serve the area. This allows the utility to expand service infrastructure in the neighborhood.

Council approves $116,100 vehicle purchase from LCM Motorcars for MPD

Mobile Police Department receives three replacement vehicles (Honda Accord, Chevrolet Traverse, Jeep Grand Cherokee) funded from general revenue.

Reggie Hill proposes rules, economic development, and public safety amendments

Proposal introduces potential changes to city rules, economic development policy, and public safety. Details will be reviewed by the Rules, Economic Development, and Public Safety Committee.

Modify Planned Unit Development at 580 Providence Park Drive East

Changes to approved development plans can affect how the property is built and used. District 6 residents should know what modifications are being proposed for this site.

Rezoning sought for Cottage Hill Road properties from single-family to multi-fam

Two parcels on Cottage Hill Road in District 6 could be rezoned to allow multi-family housing instead of single-family only. This change affects what can be built on the properties and may impact traffic and neighborhood character.

PUD modification approved for 580 Providence Park Drive East

Planned Unit Development rules change for this property. Details of the modification not provided; check meeting materials for specific zoning or use changes affecting the site.

Rezone 7211, 7221 Cottage Hill Road from R-1 to R-3

Two properties on Cottage Hill Road would shift from single-family (R-1) to multi-family (R-3) zoning, potentially allowing duplexes or small apartments. Check if this affects your neighborhood or property values nearby.