City affirms grant to Mothers Involved Against Gun Violence
Council determines that funding a gun violence prevention nonprofit serves the public interest and approves payment from the general fund.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maritime Museum: $60K media contract for buffet exhibit
City spending $60,000 on exhibit media services for the Maritime Museum's new buffet display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.