Public Safety

MFRD orders 2 fire pumper trucks from Emergency Equipment Professional for $2.06

Fire department replaces aging equipment to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase bypasses competitive bidding.

City demolishes blighted structure at 7099 Old Shell Road

Removes a blighted property that poses safety or blight concerns in the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for future development or community use.

City approves $95,323 no-bid repair contract for aerial fire truck

Fire department's aerial truck will return to service after repairs. No competitive bidding was used for this emergency equipment purchase.

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 500 Chin Street

Removes a structure declared a public nuisance from the neighborhood, improving safety and appearance at 500 Chin Street.

2025-1523 Rabbi Steve Silberman, Public Safety Chaplain

Demolition ordered for blighted house at 607 Belsaw Avenue

City declares the structure a public nuisance and orders it torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Public hearing: 500 Chin Street ordered for demolition

A building at 500 Chin Street in District 2 has been declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. The hearing allows residents and property stakeholders to comment before demolition proceeds.

Structure at 2377 San Souci Road declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

Blighted building will be demolished to improve neighborhood safety and property values. Parcel 40-1026 moves toward clearance.

City settles public safety claim with Reggie Hill

Settlement resolves a public safety-related dispute involving formal claims and city liability. Details of the agreement affect how the city manages similar incidents going forward.

2024-1694 Pastor Tony Legear, Public Safety Chaplain

2025-344 ​Dr. Dan Taylor, Public Safety Chaplain

City secures $450K federal grant for flood mitigation

Mobile gets federal funding to reduce flooding risks through the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance program. The city will contribute $150,000 in local matching funds (25% match required).

Noise waiver approved for May 10 event at Public Safety Memorial Park

Event organizer Ethan Hubbell gets permission to exceed noise limits at Public Safety Memorial Park on May 10, 6–10 p.m. Neighbors may experience above-normal sound levels during the event.

Council to demolish blighted house at 314 Burton Ave

Dilapidated structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a vacant property in District 1 that could pose safety and health risks to the neighborhood.

Council declares 1826 Toulmin Ave a nuisance; demolition ordered (District 1)

Property at 1826 Toulmin Avenue will be demolished to remove a blighted structure from District 1. This action reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Demolition hearing: 1807 White Avenue declared public nuisance

Blighted structure at 1807 White Avenue in District 1 moves toward demolition if ruled a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and property values.

City orders demolition of condemned house at 1213 Chinquapin Street

Property at 1213 Chinquapin Street in District 2 has been declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. The action aims to remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Animal Shelter capital project gets $330K funding boost

City moves $330,000 to fund Animal Shelter facility improvements or repairs. The shelter serves lost, stray, and surrendered animals across Mobile.

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 1213 Chinquapin Street

Condemned property at 1213 Chinquapin Street will be torn down as a public nuisance, removing a dilapidated structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of blighted structure at 753 S. Dr. Thomas Avenue

Mobile will tear down a deteriorated building in the neighborhood. Demolition removes a public safety hazard and blight that can attract crime and disease.