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.
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Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
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.
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 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.
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 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 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: 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.
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.
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.
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 contracts with Michael Baker International for U.S. Hwy 45 streetscape impr
City commits $300K to improve pedestrian and streetscape conditions along U.S. Highway 45, including sidewalks, landscaping, and/or traffic safety enhancements.
City accepts easements for retaining wall and drainage repairs
City gains temporary access to private property to fix drainage and stabilize a retaining wall. Work affects three adjacent parcels.
Land area:
3 parcels
2900 Dauphin Street: renovations for 311 call center and file storage
Funds city operations at the 311 call center and document storage facility. Enables facility improvements to support customer service and records management.
Traffic signal upgrades on state and local routes; $601K total
City and state will upgrade traffic signals across multiple routes to improve traffic flow and safety. Local taxpayers fund $140,283 of the $601,415 total cost.
Noise waiver approved for Mobile Terrace event June 28
Felicia McCarty's event at Mobile Terrace (Lincoln Boulevard between 9th and 11th Streets) will run from 2–9 p.m. on June 28, 2025, with a waiver from noise ordinance limits.
Noise waiver approved for May 25 event at 661 S. Broad Street
Minister Darren Jackson's event at this District 2 location can operate from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. without noise ordinance restrictions on May 25, 2025. Neighbors in the area should expect louder activity during that window.
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.
Noise waiver approved for May 17 event at 4380 Park Road
John Cutts receives permission to exceed normal noise limits on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an event at 4380 Park Road in District 3. Neighbors in the area may experience louder sounds during those hours.
City awards competitive bid for street sweeper equipment and supplies
Approves purchase of street sweeping equipment and supplies through competitive bidding. Supports routine city street maintenance and sanitation services.