Budget & Finance

MIT renews Cisco security software from CDW for $73,051

City commits $73,051 to annual cybersecurity protection for the Municipal Information Technology department, ensuring network defenses stay current against malware threats.

City buys 2 Ford pickup trucks for Public Services for $69,294

City commits $69,294 in general funds to replace or expand Public Services vehicles. Funds come from the general fund used for routine city operations.

Convention Center: $310K reallocated for chiller replacement

Redirects planned capital funds to fix the Convention Center's cooling system now rather than wait. Chiller failure could disrupt events and venue 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.

City funding to United Way of Southwest Alabama approved

Council set aside public funds for United Way's community programs serving the region. The organization provides critical services including disaster relief, financial stability programs, and youth development.

City redirects $8,800 from parking fund for downtown signposts

Moves parking revenue to capital improvements for downtown wayfinding infrastructure.

MPD purchases 25 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for $1.28M

Mobile Police Department will add 25 new patrol vehicles to its fleet. The competitive purchase from Donohoo Chevrolet costs $1.28 million in city funds.

Council approves $24,055 furniture purchase for Mayor's office

City commits $24,055 to MFBS Corporation for office furniture in the Mayor's workspace. Reflects routine capital spending on city facilities.

City approves $27,600 debris vacuum truck rental from Sansom Equipment

Public Services will use the rented trucks for debris removal and cleanup operations. This routine equipment rental supports city maintenance and disaster-response capabilities.

City renews Office 365, Power BI licenses with SHI International for $40,764

City commits $40,764 from general fund for one-year software subscription renewal. Sole-source purchase covers Office 365 and Power BI tools for MIT operations.

Sole-source: $458,654 annual Microsoft software renewal for MIT

City commits nearly half a million in general funds annually for Microsoft cloud and productivity software serving the municipal IT infrastructure. Sole-source procurement to SHI International.

CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials and an elected official.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employee

Reimburses an employee for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on city business using general fund dollars.

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Approves itemized reimbursements for city employees' work-related expenses paid from public funds.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' itemized expenses are made public for transparency. This routine approval ensures reimbursements from the general fund are accounted for.

Council approves expense reimbursement for city officials

Sets approved spending for job-related expenses by an appointed and elected official. Citizens can track how public funds reimburse official activities.

City pays Huffstutler Paint and Body $3,729 for vehicle repairs

General fund covers wreck repairs on two city vehicles (#164347 and #254403).

Public Works buys office furniture from Hon Company for $12,538

City spends $12,538 in general funds on office furniture for Public Works. Routine spending on equipment approved through competitive bidding.

City buys 2 Ford F350 trucks for fire department; $102,340

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department receives two pickup trucks for operations. Competitive purchase from Stivers Ford Lincoln.