Traffic Engineering Employee of Month: Special bonus award to Rahman
Recognition and bonus award for outstanding traffic engineering work. Acknowledges exemplary public service and sets a standard for departmental excellence.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
Wawa #5806 gets beer and wine license at Cottage Hill Road
Council recommends approving an off-premises beer and wine license for the new Wawa at 5133 Cottage Hill Road. License issuance requires ABC Board approval.
Council redirects $220K from ditch repairs to McGregor roundabout project
Funding shifts from Carlisle Ditch drainage work to the North McGregor roundabout reconstruction between McGregor and Springhill Ave—affecting traffic flow and intersection safety in that corridor.
City awards $20,400 to Prime Professional for storm drain cleanup
Storm drains on Lois Dr. to Airview Dr. will be cleared of vegetation and debris, improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.
City buys vacuum sewer cleaner truck from Sansom Equipment for $515,174
Mobile's Stormwater Department gets equipment to maintain sewer lines and reduce flooding risk. No-bid purchase may reduce competitive pressure on pricing.
Noise waiver approved for event at 610 St. Anthony Street
Caroline Gratton's event on September 12 will exceed normal noise limits in District 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Storm drainage cleanup: $15.7K contract to H F Glaude on Birchwood
City awards contract for vegetation and debris removal from storm drains along Fallow Rd. to Birchwood Dr., reducing flooding and drainage problems in the area.
Inline repairs damaged manhole on Water Street for $18,759
City funds manhole repair on Water Street. No-bid purchase keeps critical water infrastructure working.
Downtown street resurfacing contract increases by $360K
The city is spending an additional $360,188 to finish street repairs and restriping in downtown Mobile. The change order will extend the project timeline and increase overall costs for Volkert, Inc.'s work.
City awards $29,875 to Thomas A. Galloway for storm drain cleanup
Storm drainage work from Martinwood Lane to Bayfront Road removes vegetation and debris that can worsen flooding and drainage problems in the area.
Noise waiver approved for July 4 event at 1250 Alba Street
Loretta Douglas gets permission to exceed noise limits during an event on July 4, 2-10 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than ordinance allows during that window.
Noise waiver granted for 119 Dauphin Street on June 20
Danielle Holland can hold an event or activity at 119 Dauphin Street (District 2) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 20, 2026, without noise-ordinance penalties. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than usual during those hours.
Noise waiver approved for 606 Saint Francis Street July 26
Sheamon McCants gets permission to hold an event at 606 Saint Francis Street (District 2) from 6–10 p.m. on July 26, 2026, with noise limits waived for the evening.
Noise waiver: June 14 street closure for Conception Street event
Conception, Conti, and Dauphin Streets will close for 5 hours on June 14 (1–6 p.m.) for an event near 10 S. Conception. Expect traffic delays and noise in District 2 during that window.
Broad Street Phase III: $28,650 contract increase for Volkert, Inc.
Construction costs on the Broad Street improvement project (Garrity to Palmetto) rise by $28,650. The amendment reflects added work or changed conditions on this public-works corridor project.
City approves $23,127.84 drainage cleanup on Butler Street
Storm drains will be cleared of vegetation and debris along Butler Street to the I-65 Service Road, improving stormwater flow and reducing flooding risk in the area.
Noise waiver approved for Lincoln Avenue event June 28, 2–9 p.m.
Felicia McCarty gets permission to hold an event on Lincoln Avenue (9th–11th Street, District 7) with noise levels above city limits for one evening. Residents in the area may experience louder activity than usual during those hours.
City approves $17,236 storm drain cleanup on Halls Mill Rd.
Godwin Land Solutions will remove vegetation and debris from storm drainage along Halls Mill Road to McLaughlin Drive, clearing blockages that can cause flooding.
City awards $28,043 storm-drain cleanup contract to Major League Landscaping
Storm drains along Hilton Drive to Government Boulevard will be cleared of vegetation and debris to improve drainage and reduce flood risk. Work is expected to reduce stormwater backup in the area.
City awards $794,530 for side-load garbage trucks
Public Services gets new equipment to improve trash collection efficiency. The purchase replaces aging trucks in the department's fleet.