City commits $3M to One Mobile water/sewer project with county commissioners
Water and sewer infrastructure upgrade in Mobile will improve system reliability and service for residents and businesses across the city.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Council amends WSP contract for stormwater mapping; adds $549,920
Mobile expands stormwater mapping and resilience planning to better protect neighborhoods from flooding. This amendment commits an additional ~$550K to improve the city's ability to plan infrastructure upgrades.
Noise waiver approved for Royal Street event May 24
Andre Bend receives permission to host an event at 104 Royal Street (District 2) from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. with exemption from city noise limits. Nearby residents may experience higher noise levels during the permitted hours.
Conditional use permit hearing set for 2411 Venetia Road
City will hold a public hearing May 27, 2025, to decide whether to allow a conditional use at this District 4 property. Residents can speak for or against the project.
Garbage collection rules updated for households
Mobile updates trash and garbage rules for residents and enforcement penalties. Changes affect how households must prepare and present trash for collection.
City partners with state on traffic signal operations across Mobile
Streamlines traffic management for signals throughout the Mobile metropolitan area. Coordination with Alabama DOT improves signal timing and traffic flow across city limits.
Noise waiver: Friendship House event, 57 N. Broad, Feb. 14
The Friendship House gets a one-day noise exemption on Valentine's Day to host an event from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Neighbors in District 2 may experience louder activity during that window.
Waive fee to vacate alley at Dauphin Heights and Upham
Property owner at Dauphin Heights and Upham Street avoids a vacation fee for closing an adjacent alley. This clears the right-of-way for private development or property consolidation.
Crossroads Pub liquor license approved for 151 S. Florida
Mobile approves a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license for Crossroads Pub, allowing beer, wine, and spirits sales at the downtown location.
Land area:
1 parcel
Retail beer/wine license approved for Brothers Pride Gas Station
Brothers Pride Gas Station at 1910 St. Stephens Road is cleared to sell beer and table wine for off-premises consumption. This allows the business to expand its retail offering.
Noise waiver approved for 762 Marine Street event Jan 18
Patricia Beard receives exemption from noise ordinance limits for an event at 762 Marine Street (District 3) on January 18, 2:30–9:30 p.m. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity during that window than normally allowed.
Noise waiver approved for March 15 event at 201 N. Conception
Brooke Guesnard gets permission to exceed noise limits at this District 2 address during a 6-hour evening window (5–11 p.m.) on March 15. Neighbors in the area may experience higher sound levels during that time.
City agrees to sell property to State Port Authority and One Water
Mobile is selling real property to the Alabama State Port Authority, the State of Alabama, and One Water, LLC. Citizens should know what city land is being disposed of and to whom.
Noise waiver approved for event at 407 Conti Street on March 15
Marcelle Naman can host a special event at 407 Conti Street (District 2) with extended hours—6 p.m. to 11 p.m.—despite noise ordinance restrictions on that date.
Noise ordinance waiver approved for Canal Street event on March 29
Julia Hatley receives permission to exceed noise limits on Canal Street between Broad and Washington Ave. from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 29, 2025, likely for a public event or gathering.
Storm water capital fund: $2.63M for mobile projects
City allocates $2.63 million from storm water fees to fund drainage and flood-control improvements across Mobile. Projects target areas prone to flooding and poor drainage.
Noise waiver approved for 12 N. Jackson Street on three dates
Leo Ferriera gets permission to host louder events at his District 2 property on July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2025 (5–9 p.m.). Neighbors in the area may experience above-code noise on those nights.
Public hearing set: Vacation of right-of-way at Dauphin and Sage
City may close a street or alley segment at this intersection, changing traffic patterns and property access in District 1. A public hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2025.
$3M water/sewer pact greenlights One Mobile Project
City commits $3 million to coordinate water and sewer infrastructure with the Water Board for the One Mobile Project. Impacts utility service reliability and expansion plans.
City accepts easement for Africatown Welcome Center
The city gains right-of-way access across Water and Sewer Commissioners' land for the Africatown Welcome Center project, enabling site development and public access.