Public Safety

City sets demolition cost for blighted building at 1267 Congress

Public hearing will determine the final cost to demolish this vacant structure in District 2. The city will seek to recover the $2,200 expense from the property owner if possible.

City fixes $2,200 cost to demolish building at 5661 Hunter Street

Blighted structure in District 2 will be torn down; costs $2,200 from general funds. Removes unsafe property from neighborhood.

City to demolish building at 1901 Bishop Avenue for $447,559

The city will tear down the structure at 1901 Bishop Avenue in District 2 using $447,559 in public funds. This removes a likely blighted or unsafe property from the neighborhood.

City to demolish building at 1954 Bishop Ave; cost: $89,672

Blighted structure in District 2 will be removed and costs finalized. Demolition clears unsafe property from the neighborhood.

Public hearing set: demolish structure at 1900 Franklin Drive E. ($143K)

City plans to spend $143,354.75 to demolish a structure in District 2. A public hearing will determine if this cost is reasonable before the project moves forward.

City buys surveillance cameras from Semoice Technology for $39,999.80

Public Safety receives new surveillance equipment for city facilities. Purchase uses no-bid procurement method.

City buys $17K bullet surveillance cameras for Public Safety

Mobile expands security monitoring infrastructure with new bullet-style surveillance cameras and mounts. No competitive bidding used for this purchase.

MFRD approves $27,156 engine repair contract with Emergency Equipment Profession

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department secures critical pumper apparatus repairs needed for emergency response. No-bid procurement flags this as sole-source equipment work.

City to demolish structure at 1906 Franklin Drive East

Removal of a blighted structure improves neighborhood safety and property values. The city is setting demolition costs for the property.

Council sets cost for demolishing structure at 1900 Franklin Drive

Clears blighted property in the city. Demolition removes a vacant or unsafe structure and moves the parcel toward potential redevelopment or reuse.

City approves demolition of blighted structure at 1954 Bishop Ave

Clears an abandoned building in Mobile, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved for 1901 Bishop Avenue

City will demolish the structure at 1901 Bishop Avenue. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City approves $322K demolition of blighted building at 1906 Franklin Drive

A dangerous or abandoned structure in District 2 will be torn down at public expense. The $322,298 cost will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

MFRD approves $95K no-bid repair order for aerial fire truck

Mobile Fire-Rescue buys critical aerial equipment repairs without competitive bidding. No-bid purchases over $90K warrant public attention to ensure taxpayer funds are spent wisely.

Public hearing set: Clark non-emergency medical transport license

New medical transport operator seeking city approval. Public hearing July 22, 2025 — residents can comment on service expansion and provider qualifications.

City sets aside $7.7M for animal shelter capital project

Mobile commits $7.7 million to build or upgrade its animal shelter, improving capacity and conditions for care operations.

2025-1475 Tom Heard, Public Safety Chaplain

Ordinance to Amend Section 63-028 of City Code

This ordinance modifies public safety rules in Mobile's city code. Details on the specific changes are not yet available.

Mobile sets aside $2.3M for new animal shelter

The city will build or significantly upgrade its animal shelter, replacing or renovating aging facilities. This improves care for stray and surrendered animals and may expand adoption services for residents.

City orders demolition of abandoned house at 1805 Larkwood Drive

Blighted property will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for the site to be redeveloped or stabilized.