Budget & Finance

MPD gets $339K vehicle upfitting contract for 37 SUVs

Mobile Police Department equips new patrol vehicles with safety equipment through competitive purchase. Taxpayers fund this $339,032 equipment investment from the general fund.

Council buys 4 John Deere tractors for Public Services; $302,285

City purchases heavy equipment to maintain roads, parks, and public spaces. Investment in machinery helps keep neighborhoods and infrastructure in good working order.

Sole-source: E-Builder project software renewed for $66,103

City renews annual software license for project management; no competitive bid process used.

City approves $25,240 fireboat maintenance contract with Saunders Engine

Keeps Mobile Fire-Rescue's fireboat operational with preventative maintenance, ensuring fire response capacity on the water. No-bid purchase from general fund.

Mobile IT buys annual monday.com renewal from STONS for $74,115

City commits $74,115 in public funds to renew project management software for the Mobile IT department. No-bid purchase; item not sent to committee.

Sole-source: City rents 2 bucket trucks for electrical crew, $42,000

Mobile's electrical department gets 6-month rental of specialized equipment needed for power-line maintenance and repairs.

Sole-source: ThinkGard security software renewed for $21,060

City renews annual contract with ThinkGard for security information and event management software used by Mobile IT. Single-vendor purchase from general fund.

City renews employee timekeeping software for $41,767

TimeClock Plus software tracks work hours and payroll for multiple city departments. The annual renewal costs $41,767 from the general fund and is sole-sourced to the existing vendor.

CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official. Submitted by the Mayor)

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Authorizes the city to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket business expenses they've paid in advance. Ensures workers aren't out of pocket for city-authorized costs.

City pays Elaborate Images $10,823 for event marketing supplies

General fund spending on promotional materials for public educational events. No direct service impact on households, but citizens can track how the city spends tax dollars on outreach.

City approves $37,560 sole-source purchase of Flame decon shampoo from Flame Ind

City restocks cleaning supplies inventory at the Central Stores Warehouse. This is a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding occurred.

Council approves spending for HOPE for ALL Gulf Coast

City commits public funds to HOPE for ALL Gulf Coast to serve a public purpose. The specific program benefits and community impact depend on the organization's work in the region.

Council funds HOPE for ALL Gulf Coast from general fund

City commits general fund dollars to HOPE for ALL Gulf Coast to support public services. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

City funds University of South Alabama Jag Gals

The city is approving a public-purpose grant to the Jag Gals, the University of South Alabama's all-female singing group. The dollar amount was not specified in the agenda.

City approves appropriation to University of South Alabama Jag Gals

City funds will support the Jag Gals program at the University of South Alabama, which serves the public. Dollar amount was not specified in the item.

Council finds Oakleigh Place payment serves public purpose

City is approving a payment to the Oakleigh Place Property Owners Association from general funds. The specific amount and purpose are not disclosed in available materials.

MPD acquires Ford SUV for special service; $80,686

Mobile Police Department receives new specialized vehicle for emergency operations. Purchase draws from city general fund.

City approves $21K bucket truck rental for Electrical Dept.

The Electrical Department will rent a telescopic bucket truck from The Conner Group LLC to support operations and maintenance work. Funded from the general fund.

City buys 2 Ford pickup trucks for Public Services; $59,638

Public Services gets new equipment to maintain streets, parks, and city services. Standard operational purchase.