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Mobile public meetings in 2024

44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $3.6M purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for police

The Mobile City Council will consider multiple purchase orders, rezoning requests, public hearings, and contracts. Key items include a $3.68 million order for 87 police SUVs, a $1.34 million change order for Civic Center demolition, and a $1.63 million contract with Axon/Fusus. The council will also hold public hearings on a non-emergency medical transport service and an alley vacation.

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Auditorium
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council considers $3.6 million MPD vehicle purchase and various demolitions

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings to declare 11 structures public nuisances for demolition and consider two property rezonings. The body is also reviewing several high-value contracts and grant applications for city infrastructure and public safety.

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Auditorium
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider $1.34M transfer for Civic Center demolition and construction

The Mobile City Council will consider a $1.34 million transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Program for Civic Center demolition and construction. Other items include multiple contracts for road resurfacing, public safety software, and streetscape improvements, as well as funding for community organizations. The council will also set public hearings for a rezoning at 5301 Moffett Road and a non-emergency medical transport license.

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Auditorium
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider ordinances on loitering, panhandling, and sidewalk obstructions

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances that would amend sections of the city code related to loitering in parks, panhandling, and obstructions on sidewalks. These items have been held over from previous meetings. The council will also hear public comments regarding alleged abuse and neglect of unhoused and disabled individuals. Multiple resolutions with significant dollar amounts are up for approval, including contracts for the Japanese Gardens parking lot and Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail, as well as purchases for police and trash departments.

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Auditorium
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider $1.7M Greenway trail contract and rezoning

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning of 2301 McFarland Road and on declaring several structures as public nuisances. The council will also vote on multiple contracts, including a $1.7 million trail construction project and a $287,000 contract for Broad Street redevelopment. Additionally, the council will consider noise ordinance waivers for three events and approve purchases for public safety equipment.

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Auditorium
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 6950 Moffett Road from LB-2 to R-1

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning 6950 Moffett Road and modifying approvals for 1 Hardwood Lane. It will also vote on contracts including $625,000 for Gulf Coast Technology Center services, equipment purchases, and numerous community appropriations. Appointments to the Mobile Housing Authority and Racing Commission are also on the agenda.

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Auditorium
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider ordinances on loitering, panhandling, and sidewalk obstructions

The Mobile City Council will discuss amendments to city codes regarding loitering in parks, panhandling, and sidewalk obstructions. The body is also reviewing several high-value contracts for stormwater drainage and public safety technology.

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Auditorium
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on multiple public nuisance demolitions and downtown BID future

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings to declare several structures as public nuisances and order their demolition, including sites on Ivis Avenue, Alba Street, Brooke Avenue, Bucker Road, San Souci Road, Washington Avenue, and Dog River Drive. Council members will also consider whether to continue, modify, or terminate the Downtown Mobile Business Improvement District and a vacation of an alley at 1001-1003 Oak Street. Additional agenda items include several purchase orders, ordinance amendments, and contract approvals.

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Auditorium
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider $2 million ladder truck purchase for MFRD

The Mobile City Council will discuss several high-value contracts, including storm drain maintenance and tree care. The body is also holding public hearings to fix demolition costs for seven structures and considering noise ordinance waivers.

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Auditorium
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to demolish blighted structures and approve contracts

The Mobile City Council will hear public comments on demolishing several blighted structures and will consider approving contracts for pool chemicals, ammunition, and a land purchase for a greenway.

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Auditorium
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider park improvements and police vehicle upfitting

The Mobile City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including park improvements and a boat launch. The body is also reviewing purchase orders for police equipment and various noise ordinance waiver requests.

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Auditorium
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider 2024-2025 budgets and $1.1 million street sweeper purchase

The City Council is deciding on the adoption of the 2024-2025 General, Capital Improvement, and Convention Center Fund budgets. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders, zoning requests, and the appointment of a new Chief of Police.

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Auditorium
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider 2024-2025 budgets and multiple infrastructure contracts

The Mobile City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2024-2025 General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Convention Center Fund budgets. The body is also considering several public nuisance demolitions and various city infrastructure and service contracts.

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Auditorium
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council will adopt the 2024-2025 General Fund and Capital Improvement budgets.

The Mobile City Council will adopt the 2024-2025 General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Convention Center Fund budgets. Council members will consider two noise‑ordinance waiver requests for specific dates and locations. Several contracts, purchase orders, and agreements with dollar amounts will be authorized, including playground equipment, street improvements, and a grant for an emergency action plan.

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Auditorium
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council considers $800,000 addendum for drive‑cam purchase from Samsara, Inc.

The Mobile City Council will review several pending items, including a public hearing on a sedan‑service application, multiple purchase orders for city services, and a large contract amendment increasing the drive‑cam purchase to up to $800,000. Council members will also consider rezoning, annexation, and various appropriations for public‑safety and infrastructure projects.

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Auditorium
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider $460,000 for Medal of Honor Park lighting

The Mobile City Council will review several purchase orders for public safety and infrastructure, including police vehicles and fire gear. The body is also considering rezoning requests, noise ordinance waivers, and the annexation of certain properties.

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Auditorium
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers sidewalk improvements and demolition costs

The City Council is reviewing several items including public nuisance demolitions, various purchase orders, and infrastructure agreements. The agenda includes a large sidewalk improvement project and multiple hearings to fix the costs of building demolitions.

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Auditorium
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers noise ordinances, infrastructure, and public safety purchases

The City Council is reviewing several noise ordinance waivers and an ordinance to change residential cutoff times. The agenda includes various resolutions for city contracts, equipment purchases, and infrastructure projects.

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Auditorium
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council considers noise ordinance changes and major road resurfacing contracts.

The Mobile City Council is reviewing held-over and newly introduced resolutions, including a $6,136,407.05 contract for road resurfacing in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5. The agenda also covers a proposed amendment to change noise ordinance cutoff times in residential districts and public hearings on demolishing blighted structures and vacating a portion of Knollwood Drive right-of-way. No items are scheduled for final action at this meeting; officials will also address community comments regarding the Tourism Improvement District and local event funding.

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Auditorium
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses rezoning, demolition orders, and infrastructure contracts

The City Council is considering several public hearings regarding property rezonings and nuisance demolitions. The agenda also includes various purchase orders for city departments and large-scale road resurfacing contracts.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses demolition orders, grants, and various city contracts

The City Council is considering several public hearings to declare specific structures as public nuisances for demolition. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions regarding municipal purchase orders, grant applications, and contract authorizations.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses road resurfacing and various city contracts

The City Council is reviewing several items including a $2.7 million road resurfacing contract and multiple noise ordinance waivers. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding property modifications and nuisance declarations.

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Tue May 28, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses demolition, police investigations, and various city contracts

The City Council is reviewing several public nuisance declarations to order building demolitions. The agenda also includes a scope for investigating allegations regarding the Mobile Police Chief and multiple purchase orders for municipal equipment and services.

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Tue May 21, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to set scope for investigation into allegations against Police Chief Paul Prine

The Mobile City Council will consider several new resolutions, including setting the scope for an investigation into allegations made by Police Chief Paul Prine. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding building demolitions and cost-fixing for structure removals. Additionally, the council will review contracts for bayfront resurfacing and transit management.

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Tue May 14, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers zoning changes and various municipal contracts

The City Council is reviewing multiple rezoning requests, public nuisance declarations, and noise ordinance waivers. The meeting also includes several proposed purchase orders for public safety equipment and infrastructure upgrades.

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Tue May 7, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers $8.6 million contract for police body cameras

The council will review several noise ordinance waiver requests and hear public comments regarding affordable housing and city expenditures. The meeting also includes discussions on various infrastructure contracts and property rezonings.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider investigation into allegations against Police Chief Paul Prine

The Mobile City Council will review an investigation into allegations against Police Chief Paul Prine. The agenda also includes public hearings for structure demolitions and several equipment purchase orders.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses public safety, demolition costs, and city contracts

The City Council will consider various noise ordinance waivers, structure demolition costs, and several large purchase orders. The meeting includes a resolution for a council investigation into allegations made by the Police Chief.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers $1.2 million garbage truck purchase and various rezonings

The Mobile City Council is reviewing several items including noise ordinance waivers and new grant applications for homeland security and parks. The meeting also includes discussions on property rezonings and significant equipment contracts.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers $2.5 million grant for Dog River project

The council is reviewing several items including rezoning requests and noise ordinance waivers. They are also considering various contracts for software renewals and technology services. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on new federal grant applications for public safety.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses zoning, public nuisance demolitions, and city contracts

The City Council is considering several rezoning requests and ordinances to amend the Unified Development Code. The agenda includes multiple noise ordinance waivers, public nuisance declarations for property demolition, and various municipal contract authorizations.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers major Civic Center contracts and tax ordinances

The Mobile City Council will review several large-scale contract amendments for the Civic Center, including over $16 million for master plan improvements. The agenda also includes a held-over ordinance regarding property taxes in specific city areas. Additionally, various public comments are scheduled regarding local issues like homelessness and transit service.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council reviews over $22 million in Civic Center contract amendments

The council will consider several public hearings regarding building demolitions and noise ordinance waivers. The agenda includes reviewing large-scale contract amendments for the Civic Center and various purchase orders for city equipment. Members will also discuss new ordinances related to taxes and police department policies.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses nuisance demolitions and municipal contracts

The City Council is considering public hearings to declare structures at 2813 Berkley Avenue and 1328 Adams Street as public nuisances for demolition. The agenda also includes various contract authorizations, fund transfers, and noise ordinance waivers.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers police policy changes and various city contracts

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding no-knock warrants, pre-dawn raids, and library board term limits. The agenda also includes several contract authorizations for software, construction, and equipment.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses public safety, zoning, and municipal contracts

The City Council is reviewing several high-value purchase orders for emergency services and police equipment. The agenda also includes multiple noise ordinance waivers, demolition cost hearings, and property rezoning requests.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers park upgrades, police facilities, and nuisance demolitions

The City Council is reviewing several high-value contracts for public works, including new pickleball courts and emergency vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes public hearings to declare multiple residential structures as public nuisances for demolition.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers $1,516,200.00 for new tennis and pickleball courts

The council will review contracts for annual street maintenance and repairs to the Civic Center brick wall. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning modifications at Rangeline Crossing Drive and Airport Boulevard. The agenda also includes several purchase orders for city equipment and software renewals.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses zoning, noise waivers, and city contracts

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding rezoning and nuisance property demolitions. The agenda also includes multiple requests for noise ordinance waivers and various municipal purchase orders.

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Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses nuisance structures and various city contracts

The City Council is reviewing multiple public hearings to declare several properties as public nuisances and set demolition or securing costs. The agenda also includes resolutions for various municipal purchases, service agreements, and park funding.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council considers $906,795 contract for storm drain maintenance

The council will review noise ordinance waivers for Cathedral Square and hear presentations on homelessness and public safety. The agenda includes numerous resolutions for city contracts regarding infrastructure, park equipment, and animal services. Public hearings are also scheduled for planned unit development modifications.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council reviews police policy amendments and $1.5M park contract

The Mobile City Council is reviewing ordinances to amend police department policies regarding recordings and no-knock raids. The agenda also includes resolutions for infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing and park improvements. Public communications will address concerns about youth violence and marijuana decriminalization.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council discusses zoning, noise waivers, and multi-million dollar contracts

The Mobile City Council will consider several rezoning requests and noise ordinance waivers. The agenda also includes various purchase orders for police equipment, vehicle acquisitions, and infrastructure projects.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council reviews rezoning requests and several large city contracts

The council will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests in the Cottage Hill Corridor and Orchard Estates. The agenda also includes resolutions for significant infrastructure contracts and police department equipment purchases. Additionally, several noise ordinance waivers are presented for consideration.

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