Council approves $30,734 Ford Bronco purchase for Legal Department
City commits $30,734 in general-fund spending to buy a Ford Bronco SUV for the Legal Department. This is a no-bid purchase.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
Council awards $885,924 to Dana Safety for police vehicle upfits
City spends nearly $886K on equipment to outfit MPD patrol vehicles with safety gear and technology. This is a routine purchasing decision for law enforcement operations.
Museum elevator controller replacement: $164K to Kone Inc.
Mobile Museum of Art gets new elevator control system, improving accessibility and reliability for visitors and staff.
City funds Marching Cougars Band Booster Club
Council approves spending public money on a student music program. The amount and funding source are not yet specified in this agenda item.
City approves $15,879 paramedic training contract with University of South Alaba
MFRD paramedics will receive first-semester training through this sole-source purchase from the university, ensuring firefighters maintain current certifications.
Council buys Ford F150 truck for facilities maintenance, $47,418
City spent $47,418 in general-fund tax dollars on a pickup truck for maintenance operations. Sole-source purchase with no competitive bidding.
City buys Ford F250 pickup truck for Facilities Maintenance: $61,193
City commits $61,193 to purchase a pickup truck for Facilities Maintenance operations, replacing or expanding fleet capacity for maintenance work.
City buys $17,610 traffic speed cushions for District 7
District 7 gets new speed cushions to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety. No-bid purchase from Trantex Transportation Products of Texas.
City spends $21,740 on paramedic training with University of South Alabama
MFRD (municipal fire/rescue department) funds second-semester paramedic certification courses for staff. This sole-source purchase ensures emergency responders maintain advanced medical credentials needed to serve residents.
City approves $59,241 Stryker maintenance contract for chest compression devices
Fire department's emergency medical equipment will receive preventative maintenance to keep life-saving devices operational.
City sets aside funds for University of South Alabama Jag Girls
The city is committing general fund money to support the University of South Alabama's Jag Girls program, a youth athletic or mentorship initiative. This spending decision affects how municipal dollars are allocated.
City spends funds on Dodge Elementary School for public purpose
The city is committing public funds to Dodge Elementary School. While the specific dollar amount and project details aren't listed, this decision affects educational services and public spending priorities in Mobile.
City purchases 3 Ford Bronco SUVs from Long Lewis Ford for $93,191
City buys three SUVs for municipal use through a competitive purchase process.
City buys traffic speed cushions for District 6; $31,698 to Trantex
District 6 streets will get speed-control devices to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety. The competitive purchase costs $31,698.
City buys blocking hoods for fire department from North American Fire Equipment;
Fire department gets equipment to improve firefighter safety during ventilation operations. Purchase comes from general fund.
City approves payment to Dodge Elementary School
Council determined that a payment to Dodge Elementary serves a valid public purpose and approved the expenditure from the general fund.
Council approves $90,720 truck purchase from Stivers Chrysler for Traffic Engine
City spends $90,720 on Dodge Ram pickup trucks for Traffic Engineering operations via competitive bidding.
Council approves $61.1K fuel-tank rental from Mike Hoffman Equipment
Motor Pool gains temporary fuel storage capacity. Sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding.
City buys Ford passenger van for Traffic Engineering; $110,910
Traffic Engineering receives a new vehicle to support operations and inspections across Mobile. This no-bid purchase from Long Lewis Ford will be funded from the general fund.
MPD renews LeadsOnline investigative software for $33,029
Police department continues access to lead-tracking software used in criminal investigations. Sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding.