Medal of Honor Park tennis courts resurfaced with $19,577 materials order
Tennis courts at Medal of Honor Park will be resurfaced with new polymer materials, improving playability for residents who use the facility.
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Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Restaurant liquor license approved for Stevie's Kitchen Midtown
Downtown retail liquor sales at 110 S. Florida Street. Requires ABC Board approval before issuance.
Amendment: One Water purchase deal modified
City modifies an existing purchase agreement with One Water, LLC. Without details on the specific changes, impact on residents or city operations is unclear.
Wiregrass Construction gets $527K contract increase for Hwy 45 streetscape work
Construction costs climb on the U.S. Highway 45 streetscape project; city commits an additional $527K to Wiregrass Construction to complete the work.
$128,615 reallocated for Copeland Cox Tennis Center repairs
Copeland Cox Tennis Center gets $128,615 for court repairs and resurfacing, funded by redirecting capital improvement money from equipment purchases.
City awards $149,400 to RBC Vegetation for Azalea Road tree work
Mobile is spending $149,400 to trim and remove trees along Azalea Road, improving safety and sightlines for drivers and pedestrians.
City buys $23,930 salt for street deicing from Alabama Poolworks
Salt purchases keep roads passable during winter weather. This $23,930 order covers 40-pound bags for the 2025 deicing season.
Plum Street renamed "Mrs. Lois Nero Thompson Way"
Plum Street (between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Persimmon Street) will be officially renamed to honor Mrs. Lois Nero Thompson. The street sign will change to reflect the new honorary name.
Council approves $450K storm water services contract with Michael Baker Internat
City commits $450,000 to professional engineering and planning services for stormwater management—part of infrastructure maintenance and flood/drainage oversight.
Langan Park Lake stormwater project gets $711,900 state grant
State funding covers improvements to Langan Park Lake's stormwater system, reducing flood risk and improving water quality in the neighborhood.
Noise waiver approved for Feb 14–Mar 4 at Springhill & S. Bayou
Ervin Shoemaker gets permission to operate above normal noise limits (6 a.m.–10 p.m.) at the corner of Springhill Avenue and S. Bayou Street in District 2 for nearly three weeks. Nearby residents should expect increased sound during those hours.
Noise waiver granted for 1215 Hercules Street, March 3–4
Nakia Rankin receives permission to operate above normal noise limits at this District 2 address on March 3–4, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity during those times.
O'Daly's Irish Pub gets noise waiver for Feb. 22 event
O'Daly's Irish Pub (564 Dauphin Street, District 2) can operate until 1 a.m. on February 22 without noise restrictions. Neighbors in the area may experience extended late-night noise from the establishment that night.
Noise waiver granted for event at 251 St. Francis Street on April 13
Melissa Flowers receives permission to exceed noise limits for a 4-hour event in District 2 on April 13, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Noise waiver approved for 12 N. Jackson Street (Apr–Jun 2025)
Leo Ferriera gets permission to exceed noise limits on three evenings this spring at his Jackson Street location. Neighbors in District 2 may hear louder activity from 5–9 p.m. on April 11, May 9, and June 13.
Noise waiver approved for event on North Monterey Street, April 5
Marian Clarke gets permission to hold an event on North Monterey Street (District 2) from 6–10 p.m. on April 5 without noise-ordinance restrictions. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than usual during those hours.
City acquires right-of-way at 3661 Dauphin Street for $198K
City is spending $198,000 from the general fund to acquire a deed for right-of-way access at 3661 Dauphin Street. This typically clears land for public infrastructure projects like roads, utilities, or transit.
City commits $783K to upgrade traffic-signal detection systems with ALDOT
Traffic-signal upgrades improve intersection safety and traffic flow across the city. The $783K investment modernizes detection technology to reduce wait times and collisions at signalized intersections.
Noise waiver approved: 213 Conti Street event, April 11, 5–9:30 p.m.
Kaitlyn Burkett gets permission to hold an event at 213 Conti Street past normal noise limits. Neighbors in District 2 should expect elevated sound levels that evening.
Noise waiver granted for Gulf Coast Jazz Festival, July 24–27
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival will operate at two downtown locations (351 St. Francis & 558 Dauphin) from 6:30–10:30 p.m. under a temporary noise exemption. Residents nearby may experience elevated sound levels during those dates.