City hires Cat Head Media for $64,400 Maritime Museum media work
Museum exhibit will get professional media research and editing services. Sole-source procurement to a specialized vendor.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
Sole-source: City buys Granicus software for rental monitoring, $36,331
City commits $36,331 in general funds to track short-term rental compliance and flag non-compliant properties. This expands the Revenue Department's capacity to monitor local rental activity.
City awards $253K contract to Musco for Trimmier Park field lights
New LED lighting improves safety and usability of Trimmier Park's football field for evening sports and community events.
MFRD purchases 1-year picture software subscription from Intterra for $20,171
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department commits $20,171 in general fund dollars to a sole-source software subscription for picture management—a routine operational expense with no direct impact on resident services, taxes, or neighborhoods.
City set aside funds for Jack & Jill of America, Mobile Chapter
The city is dedicating public funds to support Jack & Jill of America's Mobile chapter, a civic organization. Dollar amount not yet disclosed in agenda.
City approves funding for Via Senior Center
Mobile allocates general-fund support for Via Senior Center's operations, enabling continued services for older adults in the community.
Council approves public-purpose funding for Country Club Estates Neighborhood As
City Council determines that funding for the Country Club Estates Neighborhood Association serves a legitimate public purpose, clearing the way for payment from the general fund.
City approves appropriation to Japanese Garden Foundation
City commits general fund dollars to support the Japanese Garden Foundation's public mission. The foundation operates a community cultural and landscaping asset.
Council declares appropriation to VIA Community Center serves public purpose
Clears the way for city funding to support VIA Community Center, a public facility. The formal declaration enables the appropriation to proceed.
Council determines payment to Lexington Homeowners Association serves public pur
City approves spending from general fund to Lexington Homeowners Association after confirming the payment advances a public benefit. Dollar amount not specified in agenda.
Council approves payment to Mobile Botanical Gardens from general fund
City funds support the Botanical Gardens' operations and public mission. The specific dollar amount is listed as $0 in the agenda, but the Council's formal determination that the payment serves a public purpose is required to proceed.
Sole-source: City renews Microsoft software licenses for $458.7K
Annual renewal of Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, and other enterprise software used across city departments. City continues sole-source arrangement with SHI International rather than competitive bid.
City approves payment to Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association
Council voted to spend city funds on Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association, determining the use serves a public purpose. Dollar amount not listed in available records.
City renews SAP Concur travel software for Finance; $19,197
Finance Department continues using SAP Concur to track and approve employee travel expenses. Annual renewal cost is $19,197 from the general fund.
City buys $29K acoustic panels for Lavretta Park pickleball courts
Lavretta Park pickleball courts get new quilted acoustic panels to improve sound control and playing conditions. Project funded from general funds.
Council approves $1.28M purchase of 25 Chevrolet Tahoes for Police Dept.
Mobile Police Department gets 25 new patrol vehicles through a $1.28 million purchase from Donohoo Chevrolet. The vehicles will replace older units in the MPD fleet.
City approves payment to Japanese Garden Foundation
Mobile will spend general fund money to support the Japanese Garden Foundation's public purpose, though the dollar amount is not yet confirmed.
Mobile PD gets new Ford Explorer SUV; $38,773
Mobile Police Department purchases a 2025 Ford Explorer through competitive bidding. Standard fleet equipment replacement for public safety operations.
$550 security system upgrade for District 2 affordable housing
District 2 affordable housing residents get enhanced security and monitoring. The $550 comes from local discretionary funds.
Spring Hill College appropriation approved from general fund
City commits general fund dollars to Spring Hill College. Item lacks a stated dollar amount in the docket, so impact on taxpayers is unclear—check the resolution text for the specific appropriation.