Mobile, Alabama

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The Mobile City Council will discuss several high-value contracts for public services and emergency equipment. The body is also holding public hearings to demolish two structures declared as public nuisances and reviewing noise ordinance waiver requests.

• Contract with Chris Brewer Construction, Inc. for 2026 Public Services Storm Drainage Repair & Maintenance: $1,432,149.36
• Contract with Bill Smith Electric, Inc. for lighting upgrades at Trimmier Park: $288,175.00
• Purchase of a garbage truck for the Trash Department: $398,360.00
• HUD grant application for Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Grant: $600,000.00
• Public hearings for demolition of structures at 1966 Halls Mill Road and 1401 Vega Drive

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The Mobile City Council will consider a $600,000 federal grant for automated permitting systems and a $350,000 FEMA grant for infrastructure resilience. The agenda also includes appeals for noise ordinance waivers, a conditional use permit denial, and several contracts for public safety and city services. Public comments include complaints about police cover-ups and other governance issues.

• Approve $600,000 HUD grant for Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Grant (no local match)
• Authorize FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure grant application for $350,000 with $105,000 match
• Authorize $313,346 agreement with Gaines Utility Construction for securing structures at 4021 Seabreeze Rd. N.
• Consider proposed denial of Conditional Use Permit for 904 Kentucky Street
• Seven noise ordinance waiver appeals for various dates and locations

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The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed denial of a conditional use permit for 904 Kentucky Street and consider adopting the 2026 Mobile County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council will also vote on numerous contracts and purchase orders, including $260,716 for a cruise terminal ramp and $360,403 for arena furniture. Several resolutions declare structures as public nuisances for demolition. Noise ordinance waivers are requested for two events.

• Public hearing and ordinance on proposed denial of a Conditional Use Permit at 904 Kentucky Street (District 3)
• Adoption of the 2026 Mobile County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 60-702)
• Purchase orders: cruise terminal disembarkation ramp ($260,716), arena weapons detection systems ($150,044), arena furniture ($360,403)
• Transfer of $4M+ for Halls Mill Creek Public Access from District 4 CIP and contingency funds
• Noise ordinance waiver requests for 965 Elmira Street (July 4) and Langan Park (June 27)

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The Mobile City Council will consider several public hearings for property demolitions and securing structures, along with noise ordinance waivers for community events. They will vote on a $1.12 million FEMA grant for the fire department, approve a $515,000 vacuum sewer cleaner truck, and consider a rezoning request. Additionally, the council will introduce resolutions for various contracts and purchases, including a master services agreement for the Mobile Museum of Art.

• Three noise ordinance waiver requests for events at 2666 Esau Ave, Mardi Gras Park, and Medal of Honor Park
• Public hearings to fix costs for demolition at 507 Booker St ($2,699) and 1550 Polk St ($2,300), and securing at 470 Dauphin St ($7,400), 661/663 Dauphin St ($700), and 1401 Vega Dr ($4,300)
• Consideration of rezoning property at 7271 Grelot Road from R-1 to B-1 (public hearing scheduled July 21)
• Authorization of purchase order for vacuum sewer cleaner truck for Stormwater Dept., $515,174
• Authorization to apply for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant, $1,121,767

The City Council approved minutes from June 9, adopted the agenda, and granted three noise ordinance waivers for events at 2666 Esau Avenue, Mardi Gras Park, and Medal of Honor Park. Public hearings on demolition and securing costs for several structures were held but no final action was taken. An ordinance to add building permit fees for the Alabama Construction Trade Academy was amended but not voted on.

• Approved minutes of June 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Granted noise ordinance waiver to Lykiska Adams for July 25 event at 2666 Esau Ave (5-0)
• Granted noise ordinance waiver to Maura Mandyck for July 4 event at Mardi Gras Park (5-0)
• Granted noise ordinance waiver to Lorena Camilleri for June 20 event at Medal of Honor Park (5-0)
• Held public hearings on demolition costs at 507 Booker St ($2,699), 1550 Polk St ($2,300), and securing costs at 470 Dauphin St ($7,400), 661-663 Dauphin St ($700), 1401 Vega Dr ($4,300) — no action taken
• Held public hearing on Woods Anytime Mobility, LLC shuttle service application — no action taken
• Ordinance 11-024-2026 (Construction Trade Academy Fund Fees) amended and held over

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The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning property on Tacon Street from R-1 to B-3. The council will also vote on numerous contracts and purchase orders, including $515,174 for a vacuum sewer cleaner truck and a $1.1 million FEMA grant application. Additionally, several noise ordinance waivers and new rezonings for future meetings will be discussed.

• Public hearing on rezoning east side of Tacon Street, north of Cameron Street from R-1 to B-3 (District 1).
• Approve purchase order to Sansom Equipment Co., Inc. for vacuum sewer cleaner truck for Stormwater Dept.; $515,174.00.
• Authorize the Mayor to apply for a FEMA FY25 Assistance to Firefighters grant; $1,121,767.00 ($112,176.00 match).
• Re-allocate $371,235.44 from CIP contingencies and drainage repairs to N. McGregor Reconstruction Roundabout.
• Authorize Agreement with Knight Sign Industries, Inc. for Phase I Wayfinding Signage; $120,605.00.

The City Council approved four noise ordinance waivers for events, held over an ordinance that would impose a $20 fee on building permits to fund the Alabama Construction Trade Academy, and conducted a public hearing on a rezoning with no speakers. A second ordinance amending Downtown Development District regulations was called up but no action was recorded in the minutes. The council also approved the minutes from May 26 and June 2, 2026.

• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Devon McKibben at Public Safety Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Caroline Gratton at 610 St. Anthony Street (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Hispanic American Business Association at Mardi Gras Park (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Loretta Douglas at 1250 Alba Street (unanimous)
• Held over ordinance 11-024-2026 (Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund Fees) for one week (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 26 and June 2 (unanimous)
• Conducted public hearing on rezoning at Tacon Street – no speakers, ordinance to be introduced later

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The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing to amend Appendix A of the Unified Development Code for the Downtown Development District. They will also vote on several held-over resolutions, including a $1.1 million contract for the Mobile River Fender System Replacement and a $120,605 wayfinding signage contract. The council will consider multiple noise ordinance waivers for events in June and July 2026, and introduce ordinances regarding construction trade academy fees.

• Public hearing to amend Downtown Development District zoning code (Appendix A, UDC Chapter 64)
• Authorize $1,107,734 contract for Mobile River Fender System Replacement
• Approve $120,605 agreement with Knight Sign Industries for Phase I Wayfinding Signage
• Approve $137,052 purchase order for fire bunker gear for Mobile Fire Rescue Department
• Consider noise ordinance waivers for events at Mobile Skate Plaza, 305 MAMGA Drive, and Dauphin Street

The City Council approved a contract for the Mobile River Fender System Replacement and extended a micromobility franchise agreement with Lime. The council also authorized several noise ordinance waivers and a $70,000 fund transfer for wayfinding signage.

• Approved $1,107,734.00 contract with Rob’t J Baggett, Inc. for Mobile River Fender System Replacement (7-0)
• Approved 3-year franchise agreement extension with Neutron Holdings, Inc. dba Lime (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 fund transfer from Capital Project #C1047 to #C0929 for wayfinding analysis (7-0)
• Approved $97,400 contract increase for Found Design, LLC dba MERJE for wayfinding program (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waivers for Devon McKibben, Isadore Sims, Daniel Owens, The Child Advocacy Center, and Antonio Franks (7-0 each)
• Approved bid awards for used guns (7-0)

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The City Council will act on held-over items including a $3.08M CIP resurfacing contract for District 6 and a $1.1M contract for Mobile River fender system replacement. New resolutions cover spending on garbage trucks, fire equipment, noise ordinance waivers, taxicab and shuttle certificates, settlement agreements, and other infrastructure projects. Public comments will be heard from residents on open records and gun violence prevention.

• $3,080,643.80 CIP resurfacing contract for District 6 with HCL Contracting, LLC (held over)
• $1,107,734.00 contract with Rob't J Baggett Inc. for Mobile River Fender System Replacement
• $794,530.00 purchase order for side load garbage trucks from Sansom Equipment Co., Inc.
• $284,883.45 reallocation of funds for Fire Department capital equipment
• Ten noise ordinance waiver requests for events in Districts 1, 2, and 6

The City Council approved 10 separate requests for noise ordinance waivers for various events and locations. The Council also approved a major modification to a Planned Unit Development at 1879 Conception Street Road to allow for two electrical buildings.

• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Isaiah 53 Holiness Church at BTW & Hank Aaron Park (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Kim Hall at 2051 Clemente Court (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Felicia McCarty at Lincoln Avenue (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Original Dragons, Inc. at 156 S. Broad Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Kimberly Knight at 10 S. Conception Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Danielle Holland at 119 Dauphin Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Christopher Poiroux at 2301 Airport Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved PUD modification at 1879 Conception Street Road for two electrical buildings

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The Mobile City Council will consider a $15 million GOMESA grant for Brookley By the Bay, approve multiple public nuisance demolitions, and authorize various contracts for police, fire, and road resurfacing.

• Authorize $15,000,000 GOMESA grant for Brookley By the Bay Phase I
• Authorize $794,530 for side load garbage trucks
• Authorize $3,080,643.80 for 2026 CIP Resurfacing District 6
• Declare 2602 Wealthy Street, 507 Chin Street, 509 Chin Street, 1332 Congress Street, and 5612 Racine Avenue public nuisances
• Authorize $283,295.94 for Cooper Riverside Park restroom upgrades

The City Council approved seven requests for noise ordinance waivers at various locations and denied one. Several public hearings were held regarding demolition of public nuisances and transportation certificates, with resolutions deferred to later in the meeting.

• Approved noise waiver for 751 Dauphin Street, June 12, 2026 (5-0)
• Denied noise waiver for 1757 Government Street, October 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved noise waiver for Mardi Gras Park, November 26, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved noise waiver for 911 Dauphin Street, February 8, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved noise waiver for Medal of Honor Park, July 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved noise waiver for 82 Burtonwood Drive, May 23, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved noise waiver for Langan Park, June 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved noise waiver for 4901 Zeigler Boulevard, July 4, 2026 (5-0)

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The Mobile City Council will consider a $11.4 million contract for 2026 CIP resurfacing across six districts, along with multiple public hearings including modifications to planning approvals at 65 Mobile Street and a right-of-way vacation at 6401 Overlook Road. Several other contracts and purchases for parks, fire equipment, and storm drainage removal are also on the agenda.

• $11,377,001.25 agreement with Harwell & Company for 2026 CIP Resurfacing (Districts 1-5,7)
• Public hearing on modification of Planned Unit Development at 65 Mobile Street (District 1)
• $253,000 purchase order for Trimmier Park football field lights
• $139,309.38 purchase order for breathing air trailer and fill stations for MFRD
• $283,295.94 change order for Cooper Riverside Park restroom upgrades

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major resurfacing project and field lighting for Trimmier Park. The Council also granted a noise ordinance waiver for a specific address and approved a services agreement for the downtown district.

• Approved $11,377,001.25 contract with Harwell & Company, LLC for 2026 CIP Resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $238,000.00 contract with Geotechnical Engineering Testing, Inc. for 2026 CIP Resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $253,000.00 purchase order to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Trimmier Park football field lights (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for 2201 St. Teresa Street on May 23, 2026 (7-0)
• Denied noise ordinance waiver for 1605 Apex Court (motion died for lack of second)
• Approved amended Base Line Services Agreement with Downtown Mobile District Management Corporation (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting

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The Mobile City Council will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts and public nuisance demolitions. The body is also reviewing numerous noise ordinance waiver requests and various fund re-allocations for city departments.

• Agreement with Harwell & Company, LLC for 2026 CIP Resurfacing: $11,377,001.25
• Contract amendment with McElhenney Construction, LLC for storm drain maintenance: $2,490,000.00 increase
• Public hearings to declare structures at 2814 Cottage Hill Road, 251 Rylands Street, 2459 Karagan Drive, and 3909 Wiggins Drive as public nuisances for demolition
• Purchase order to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Trimmier Park football field lights: $253,000.00
• Proposed rezoning of property at the east side of Tacon Street, north of Cameron Street from R-1 to B-3

The City Council approved 14 noise ordinance waivers for various locations and dates. Two noise waiver requests were held over for future meetings. Public hearings were held for four structures identified as public nuisances, with resolutions to follow.

• Approved noise ordinance waivers for 809 Donald St, 1257 Government St, 454 Charleston St, 1621 Virginia St (two dates), Lyons Park (two dates), Fort Conde Inn, 250 Dauphin St, 321 N. Warren St, Mobile Botanical Gardens, 6600 Magnolia Grove Pkwy, and 7001 Magnolia Grove Pkwy
• Held over noise waiver for 1757 Government St until May 19, 2026
• Held over noise waiver for 1605 Apex Court until May 12, 2026
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2026
• Concluded public hearings for demolition of 2814 Cottage Hill Road, 251 Rylands Street, 2459 Karagan Drive, and 3909 Wiggins Drive

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The Mobile City Council will vote on a $6.3 million contract for a new Animal Services Facility and hear public hearings on demolitions and a shuttle service permit. Several noise ordinance waivers for park events are on appeal, along with resolutions for police vehicle purchases and software renewals. The agenda also includes reallocations for storm water projects and a settlement agreement.

• Contract with Rogers & Willard, Inc. for new City Animal Services Facility; $6,318,289.00
• Purchase order to Donohoo Chevrolet for 25 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for MPD; $1,283,337.50
• Public hearings to declare structures at 357 Cassidy St., 1202 Gorgas St., and 7310 4th St. nuisances and order demolition
• Reallocation of $2,538,000 from Municipal Storm Water Fees to various Storm Water Management Projects
• Noise ordinance waiver requests for events at Trinity Gardens Park, Cathedral Square Park, and other locations

The City Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and adopted the current agenda. The council also granted multiple requests for noise ordinance waivers at various parks and locations.

• Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Adopted the April 28, 2026, agenda (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for Trinity Gardens Park Amphitheater on May 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for Trinity Gardens Park on June 21, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for Cathedral Square Park on May 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for 352 St. Francis Street on May 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for British Park on May 17, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for 661 S. Broad Street on May 24, 2026 (7-0)

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The City Council will discuss several high-value contracts, including a new animal services facility and police vehicles. The body is also holding public hearings to declare seven structures as public nuisances for demolition and considering modifications to planning approvals at 4800 Moffett Road.

• Contract with Rogers & Willard, Inc. for new City Animal Services Facility: $6,318,289.00
• Purchase order to Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC for 25 MPD Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs: $1,283,337.50
• Reallocation of $2,538,000.00 in Municipal Storm Water Fees Capital Project
• Public hearings for demolition of structures at 613 Ruth St, 970 State St, and five Texas St addresses
• Proposed modifications to Planning Approval and Planned Unit Development at 4800 Moffett Road

The City Council approved seven requests for noise ordinance waivers for various locations and dates in May and June 2026. The council also held public hearings regarding property modifications and the potential demolition of eight structures declared public nuisances.

• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Rich Heidal at S. Monterey Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Devon Ward at Cathedral Square (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Matthew LeMond at 518 Dauphin Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Kenneth Robinson at 564 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Angela Jones at 645 Shelby Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Reece Pagel at 1673 Government Street (7-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Whatley Thompson at 3680 Dauphin Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7 and April 14, 2026

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This is a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda including 12 noise ordinance waivers, several purchase orders and contracts, fund transfers for cruise terminal improvements, an ordinance amendment on ambulances, and a public hearing on a planned unit development. The council will vote on these items.

• Transfer of $375,000 from various cruise terminal capital projects to fund a disembarkation ramp for larger vessels at Mobile Cruise Terminal
• Approve a $182,525 contract with Arena Fire Protection for fire alarm inspection and repair at city locations
• Approve a $149,600.68 purchase order for emergency response software renewal for Mobile Fire-Rescue Department
• Approve a $141,373.07 purchase order for surveillance cameras and accessories for city-wide camera system upgrades
• Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the Mobile City Code regarding ambulances and other medical transportation

The Mobile City Council unanimously approved several purchase orders for public safety equipment, including $374,108.66 for MPD patrol unit upfitting, $141,373.07 for city-wide camera system upgrades, $149,600.68 for fire department software, $56,594.99 for fire engine rebuilds, and $102,340.00 for two fire pickup trucks. The council also approved 10 noise ordinance waivers for events in Districts 2 and 3. Mayor Cheriogotis announced the new transit system name 'Second Line Transit' and presented a proclamation for Live Leadership and Communication Month.

• Approved purchase order to Dana Safety Supply for MPD patrol unit upfitting, $374,108.66 (7-0)
• Approved bid award for event rental services for stages, screens, sound, and lighting (7-0)
• Approved purchase order to Emergency Equipment Professional for fire engine rebuilds, $56,594.99 (7-0)
• Approved purchase order to ImageTrend for emergency response software, $149,600.68 (7-0)
• Approved purchase order to Motorola Solutions for city-wide surveillance camera upgrades, $141,373.07 (7-0)
• Approved purchase order to Stivers Ford for 2 Ford F350 pickup trucks for MFRD, $102,340.00 (7-0)
• Approved 10 noise ordinance waivers for events at locations including Government Street, Mardi Gras Park, Hope Park, and others (7-0)

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The City Council is reviewing several public nuisance declarations to order building demolitions. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions for city equipment, vehicle purchases, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Demolition of structures at 1902 Clinton Avenue, 2754 Haas Avenue, 311 Calhoun Street, and 1423 Cedar Park Drive
• Purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for Mobile Police Department for $1,283,337.50
• Purchase of security cameras for Mobile Museum of Art for $61,360.47
• Transfer of $500,000.00 to the Capital Project Fund for Mobile Transit System fleet and equipment
• Contract with Bienville Construction Services LLC for gangway repairs at Mobile Cruise Terminal for $234,255.00

The Council approved multiple resolutions including road maintenance agreements with ALDOT and various purchase orders for security cameras and vehicles. Additionally, three noise ordinance waivers were granted.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 24 & 31 minutes
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for 1906 Springhill Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for 1215 Elmira Street (7-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance waiver for 2411 Venetia Road (7-0)
• Approved ALDOT maintenance agreement for US-98 Mile Post 18.82 (7-0)
• Approved ALDOT maintenance agreement for W. I-65 Service Rd. N. Mile Post 4.58 (7-0)
• Approved $61,360.47 purchase order to Convergint Technologies (7-0)