Budget & Finance

City pays $27K to remove derelict vessel from Dog River

Clears a hazardous derelict ship from Dog River, removing a public safety risk and helping restore navigation in the waterway.

City buys $23,096 fire truck engine repairs from Cummins

Fire department maintenance keeps emergency response capability intact. No-bid purchase covers specialized engine repairs for existing pumper truck.

MPD renews LeadsOnline investigative software for $33,029

Police department continues access to lead-tracking software used in criminal investigations. Sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding.

City buys Ford passenger van for Traffic Engineering; $110,910

Traffic Engineering receives a new vehicle to support operations and inspections across Mobile. This no-bid purchase from Long Lewis Ford will be funded from the general fund.

Council approves $61.1K fuel-tank rental from Mike Hoffman Equipment

Motor Pool gains temporary fuel storage capacity. Sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding.

Council approves $90,720 truck purchase from Stivers Chrysler for Traffic Engine

City spends $90,720 on Dodge Ram pickup trucks for Traffic Engineering operations via competitive bidding.

City approves $167,714 Tanium software purchase from SHI International

City IT department gets software to manage device security and inventory. No-bid purchase from a sole vendor.

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

Council approves reimbursement of employee business expenses

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related travel, meals, and other business costs from the general fund. This is routine consent-calendar spending that keeps municipal operations running.

City approves one-year OEM parts contract with Iron City Ford

Equipment Management will continue purchasing Ford parts and service through Iron City Ford under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in item.

Approve advance spending accounts for city officials

Sets aside funds for officials' pre-approved expenses (travel, meals, materials). Allows rapid spending without case-by-case approval.

Council approves $23,186 office panel system work with Osfitters

City will remove and reinstall office panel systems at an undisclosed location. This is a routine spending decision on city operations.

Budget amendment: $30K for Community Development professional fees

City sets aside $30,000 from an unspecified funding source for professional services in Community Development in the 2024 fiscal year.

City approves $17,182.80 office furniture purchase from Kimball International

General fund dollars spent on office furniture for city operations. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Council approves $44,716 for Threat Advice Software from SHI International

City commits funds to security threat-analysis software, likely supporting IT or emergency management operations.

Council approves $87,719 office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior Syst

City spends nearly $88K from general funds on office furniture through competitive purchase. Budget commitment now final.

City buys Scantron scanner from Eagan supplier for $85

Routine purchase of office equipment for city operations. Includes installation and dust cover.

City pays $11,800 to Division 12 Consulting for tax data services

Tax and License Division gets data analysis and project management support to improve operations.

City approves $17,263 traffic video detection system from Arcadis

Mobile upgrades traffic monitoring technology to improve congestion data and safety analysis. The video detection system will help Traffic Engineering optimize signal timing and identify problem intersections.

Mobile awards $38,670 tractor contract to Capital Tractor for police mounted uni

Police department gets new mounted patrol equipment. Purchase covers tractor and accessories for the MPD Mounted Unit.