Budget & Finance

$1.5M moved to Capital Improvement Fund for Project C0855

City redirects $1.5 million from operating reserves to fund a specific capital project. This reduces available day-to-day spending while advancing infrastructure or facility work.

Council approves payment to Down the Bay Block Club

City funding supports local block club's community activities. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.

City funds Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama

Council approves spending from the general fund to support youth programming at Boys & Girls Club. Dollar amount not yet public.

City approves spending for Municipal 50 Boyz Raiders

Council votes on whether city funds should support Municipal 50 Boyz Raiders youth program. The organization must serve a public purpose to qualify for municipal money.

City buys $15,442 conduit for Langan Park irrigation

Water system upgrade for Langan Park. Routine maintenance procurement to keep park irrigation operational.

City commits $30K to Carahsoft for critical-event discovery software

Gulf Coast Technology Center will gain access to event-tracking software to improve emergency response coordination. Sole-source purchase from general fund.

Parks Dept. buys chemical applicator from Jerry Pate for $22,418

Mobile Parks Department gets new equipment to maintain public green spaces. Purchase comes through competitive bidding.

Council OKs $24,055 maintenance contract for ambulance cots

Mobile Fire-Rescue gets preventative maintenance and extended warranty on 5 ambulance cots through sole-source purchase from Ferno Washington, Inc. Keeps emergency equipment operational.

City buys $23.6K furniture for Build Mobile GIS offices

Competitive purchase equips new GIS workspace to support city mapping and planning operations. Spending from general fund.

City buys $63.6K blocking hoods for Mobile Fire-Rescue

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets new safety equipment to protect firefighters during vehicle extrication and rescue operations.

City renews service management software from SHI International for $22,431

MIT department gets continued access to incident-tracking software. No-bid renewal keeps existing system operational.

City approves $59,241 maintenance contract with Stryker for chest compression de

Fire-rescue department equipment stays ready for emergency cardiac response. Preventative maintenance ensures devices are reliable when crews need them.

CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.

City buys 2 office chairs from Raynor Marketing for $1,793

Routine spending from the general fund for Mayor's Office furniture through a no-bid vendor. Low-dollar procurement on the consent agenda.

City approves $348.78 payment to Alabama Graphics for plotter paper

Routine vendor payment for office supplies to the Planning, Engineering and Permits Department.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' reimbursable expenses are now approved for payment from the general fund. Affects payroll processing and budget reconciliation.

Sole-source: Strickland Paper Company contract approved

City commits general funds to purchase office paper supplies (paper, cut paper, offset wide format, and envelopes) from Strickland Paper Company on an as-needed basis at pre-set unit prices.

City approves 1-year Dodge parts contract with Taz Automotive

City commits to buying Dodge automotive parts from a Kentucky vendor at set unit prices. Affects fleet maintenance costs for the Equipment department.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Appointed officials' spending is submitted to public review. This vote confirms the itemized expenses (travel, meals, fees, etc.) are legitimate and paid from city funds.

City pays $10,507 to Paul Pierce Auto Paint for wreck repairs

City authorizes payment to repair two damaged municipal vehicles (184329, 164321). Routine vehicle maintenance funded from general budget.