Budget & Finance

City buys 20 Ford Mavericks for $624,460

City commits $624K in general-fund spending to purchase 20 new pickup trucks from a local dealer. Vehicle purchases fund operations and fleet maintenance citywide.

Council approves employee advanced expense reimbursements

City employees can request upfront payment for work-related expenses they'll incur, then reconcile actual costs later. Speeds up reimbursement for staff while protecting city funds.

CONSENT ITEM 107. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee.

City applies for state historic preservation grant

Grant funds help protect and restore historic buildings and neighborhoods, boosting property values and tourism.

Mayor authorized to apply for state transportation grant

Enables the city to pursue state funding for transportation projects. No immediate budget impact, but unlocks potential grant dollars for infrastructure improvements.

Mayor authorized to apply for Blue Cr federal grant

Grants funding city operations and services without raising local taxes. Approval needed before the city can pursue and accept federal money.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

$50K reallocated to cruise terminal disembark ramp design

City redirects capital funds from roof work to build a new disembarkation ramp at the cruise terminal, improving passenger flow and terminal operations.

$75K redirected to cruise terminal seating and processing upgrades

Passenger lobby upgrades at Mobile's cruise terminal will accommodate larger vessels, improving boarding experience and terminal capacity for cruise travelers.

$200K shifted to cruise terminal disembark ramp design

Cruise terminal upgrades improve vessel capacity and safety. Disembark ramp redesign lets larger ships dock at Mobile's terminal.