City grants easement to R-Cubed for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail expansion
R-Cubed LLC gets permission to build Segment 5 of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail on city land. Expands public trail access for walking and recreation in Mobile.
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City approves forgivable façade loan to FIF Holdings via federal grant
City will lend federal Community Development Block Grant funds to FIF Holdings for building façade improvements, with the loan forgiven if conditions are met over five years.
City approves forgivable loan to Iron City Bar and Lounge for façade improvement
Federal grant funds support local business renovation through a five-year forgivable loan, helping revitalize a neighborhood business.
City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power for Fire Station 19 underground
Fire Station 19 gets reliable underground electric service, replacing above-ground lines. City grants Alabama Power permanent right to lay/maintain cables under city property.
City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power for Japanese Gardens service lin
Alabama Power will gain underground access across city property at Japanese Gardens to install new electrical service. The easement is permanent and runs across public land.
City accepts $100K grant from Cabaniss Trust for kitchen renovations
City receives $100,000 in private funding to renovate a kitchen at a city facility (Arli), reducing cost to taxpayers.
City secures $60K ASPCA grant for disaster animal response
Mobile's Animal Services gets federal funding to improve disaster preparedness for pets and livestock. No local cost to taxpayers.
Fire Station 19 gets underground power line via new easement
Permanent easement lets Alabama Power bury a new electrical line to Fire Station 19. Improves utility reliability and likely safety for emergency services operations.
City grants permanent easement to Alabama Power at Japanese Gardens
Alabama Power will install new underground electrical service to the Japanese Gardens site. This infrastructure upgrade supports the facility's operations and electric needs.
City secures $50K federal aging grant with local match
The city will receive $50,000 in federal funding for senior services through a grant requiring a $5,555 local match. The funds support Title III aging programs coordinated by the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission.
City secures $270K grant for Love Your Block neighborhood program
Mobile wins no-match grant funding from Johns Hopkins to support community-led neighborhood improvement projects through the Love Your Block program, bringing federal money to local block-level initiatives with no local cost.
Council grants limousine permit to Alvins Driving Service
Alvins Driving Service gets approval to operate a pre-arranged limousine service from its Bessemer location.
Operating permit granted to Luxe Automotive at 2nd Avenue North
Luxe Automotive gains approval to operate a parking facility in downtown Birmingham, adding commercial capacity to the 2nd Avenue North corridor.
City secures $15M GOMESA grant for Brookley By the Bay Phase I
Mobile wins $15 million in federal coastal restoration funding with no local match required. Brookley neighborhood will see waterfront activation, infrastructure, and economic development through Phase I of the Brookley By the Bay project.
City grants MCI Communications fiber-optic franchise rights in street corridors
MCI gains permission to install and operate fiber-optic cables in Birmingham's public rights-of-way, potentially expanding broadband infrastructure across the city. The long-term franchise agreement shapes how telecom infrastructure develops in city streets.
City accepts federal grant for traffic congestion and air quality
Federal funds for traffic and emissions improvements — no local cost. Details on project scope and neighborhood impact pending.
City introduces summer dance program for teens and young adults
New week-long dance program gives local youth ages 14–25 a structured summer activity. Program is free to participate.
City signs interlocal agreement with ALDOT
This agreement allows the city and Alabama Department of Transportation to coordinate on road and transportation projects. Details on specific projects or funding are not yet public.
Police receive $272K federal grant for justice programs
Mobile Police Department secures no-match federal funding for crime reduction and enforcement activities. The grant supports public safety priorities without requiring local budget contributions.