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Mobile public meetings in 2025

50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $2.85M fire pumper truck purchase

The Mobile City Council will vote on several major purchases, including three fire pumper trucks ($2,850,611) and three ambulances ($1,080,850). It will also hold public hearings on modifications to a Planned Unit Development and a Planning Approval, and consider noise ordinance waivers for three events.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council considers $2.85 million purchase for fire pumper trucks

The Mobile City Council will vote on several high-value equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. The body is also reviewing noise ordinance waivers and public nuisance demolitions.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider rezonings, contracts, and public hearings

The Mobile City Council will convene to approve contracts, introduce ordinances, and hold public hearings on rezoning and noise ordinance waivers. The meeting agenda includes resolutions for fiber optic installations, sanitation equipment, and easements, as well as held-over items regarding downtown development and park access.

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✓ Decided: City Council rezoned Halls Mill Road parcels from B‑3 to B‑5

The council adopted Ordinance 64‑059‑2025, changing the classification of parcels at 2243, 2245, 2345 and 2509 Halls Mill Road from Community Business Suburban (B‑3) to Office Distribution (B‑5). The ordinance passed unanimously. The council also approved three noise‑ordinance waivers and held over Ordinance 64‑058‑2025, all with unanimous votes.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council to consider zoning, contracts, and noise waivers

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on proposed zoning changes, a conditional use permit for a religious facility, and an ordinance amending the Downtown Development District. The body will also consider approving contracts for fire equipment, street lights, and medical supplies.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts two noise ordinance waivers

The Mobile City Council moved into executive session and adopted the meeting agenda, both by unanimous vote. It approved two noise‑ordinance waivers—one for 718 Downtowner Loop and another for 111 Myrtlewood Lane. The council tabled the ordinance to add Alabama Construction Trade Academy fees and held over a resolution to vacate rights‑of‑way in the MAA‑ACDC subdivision.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $3M contract for medical gloves and other purchases

The Mobile City Council will consider a slate of resolutions including a $3 million contract for medical gloves, purchase of a bucket truck for urban forestry, and several public hearings to fix demolition costs for five structures. Also up for vote are street light poles, bulletproof vests, and ammunition for police, as well as a street renaming and settlement agreements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $212,775 purchase order for bucket truck

Council members unanimously approved several items, including moving agenda item 03-1509 to the top and suspending rules to consider it. They appointed Alana Williams to the Mobile City County Youth Council, adopted noise‑ordinance waivers for Figures Park and St. Monica Catholic Church, and approved a $2,300 demolition assessment for 559 Hickory Street. The council also approved a $212,775 purchase order for an articulating bucket truck for urban forestry. All votes were unanimous with no dissent.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $6M contract for Taylor Park community center upgrade

The Mobile City Council will consider multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $6,075,365 contract for Taylor Park Community Center improvements and a $1.5 million video management system for security cameras. The council also holds public hearings to declare structures at 1255 Brussells Street, 655 Holcombe Avenue, and 1314 Pecan Street as public nuisances and order demolitions, and votes on appointments for Public Safety Director and Fire Chief.

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✓ Decided: Council held over ordinance to add construction trade academy fees

The council adopted its agenda and approved the November 12 minutes. It adopted three noise‑ordinance waivers for specific dates and locations. Councilmember Reynolds moved to hold over Ordinance 11‑056‑2025 (construction trade academy fund fees) for two weeks. All actions were approved unanimously with no opposing votes recorded.

Auditorium, Mobile
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 11:00

City Council

City Council considers ambulance service, park projects, and liquor licenses

The Mobile City Council will discuss a public hearing for Acadian Ambulance Service, approve contracts for park improvements and road resurfacing, and consider liquor licenses and public safety appointments. The meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved two noise‑ordinance waivers and adopted agenda

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda with a 7‑0 vote. It approved a waiver of the Noise Ordinance for an event at Tricentennial Park on November 22, 2025, and another waiver for 2301 Airport Boulevard on December 13, 2025, both by unanimous vote. The council also voted 7‑0 to double the speaker limit for the Acadian Ambulance public hearing.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to create $11.8M capital account for Mobile Arena equipment

The Mobile City Council will consider several financial actions, including creating a new capital account for Mobile Arena furniture, fixtures, and equipment with a transfer of $11,809,498 from the General Fund. The council will also hear public hearings on demolition costs for four city properties and a modification of a Planned Unit Development on West I-65 Service Road. Additional items include waivers of the Noise Ordinance and various contract authorizations and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Council creates new capital account for Mobile Arena, transfers $11.8M

The council adopted its agenda and held over several noise‑waiver requests for two weeks. It adopted two purchase‑order resolutions for equipment ($56,728) and software licenses ($114,317.70). The council also created a new capital account for Mobile Arena furniture, fixtures and equipment and transferred $11,809,498 into it.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile council to consider budget, zoning, and business license revocations

The Mobile City Council will review a slate of held-over items including a $1.4 million Tiger/Broad Street project, a $78,289 roof replacement, and the revocation of a business license. The body will also introduce resolutions for software purchases and marketing services, and call public hearings for rezoning and a conditional use permit.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts the “Iconic M” as Mobile’s official logo

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 60-1393-2025, making the “Iconic M” the official city logo. It also adopted Resolution 60-1394-2025, establishing “Born to Celebrate” as the city’s official slogan. The agenda was adopted, and two noise‑ordinance waivers for events in District 1 and District 7 were approved. Minutes from the October 14 and 21 meetings were approved.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider $1.5M Housing Improvement Plan allocation

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit at 2316 Hillwood Drive West and a planned unit development modification at 550 Providence Park Drive East. Among numerous resolutions, the council will consider allocating $1.5 million to the Housing Improvement Plan Enterprise Fund, approving contracts for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Complete Streets project ($1.48M) and a sculpture of Jimmy Buffett ($220K), and adopting a vacant structure registry for Henry Aaron Loop. Also up for votes are many vehicle and equipment purchases for city departments and a $2 million transfer for a community center project.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved a noise‑ordinance waiver for 1555 E. Fleetwood Drive

The council adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the September 24 and 30 meetings, both by unanimous vote. Councilmembers also approved a waiver of the Noise Ordinance for 1555 E. Fleetwood Drive on October 25, 2025, with a 6‑0 vote. Public hearings on a conditional use permit at 2316 Hillwood Drive West and a planned unit development modification at 550 Providence Park Drive East were held, but no members of the public spoke, so no action was taken. An ordinance establishing a vacant‑structure registry for the Henry Aaron Loop was read again but was not voted on at this meeting.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council considers $11.2M contract for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. project

The Mobile City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and zoning changes. The body is also holding public hearings to declare four structures as public nuisances for demolition.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts vacant structure registry for Henry Aaron Loop

The Mobile City Council adopted a vacant‑structure registry code (Ordinance 52‑046‑2025) for the Henry Aaron Loop. The council also approved three noise‑ordinance waivers for Frye Park, 3370 Sheringham Drive, and 7741 Creekwood Drive, and waived the five‑minute speaker limit for a business‑license revocation hearing. All motions passed unanimously.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Sep 30, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council considers $11.2 million project for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

The Mobile City Council will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts and police equipment purchases. The body is also considering a new local excise tax on consumable vapor products and various noise ordinance waivers.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2.05M purchase of 40 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for MPD

The Mobile City Council adopted its agenda unanimously. It approved several noise‑ordinance waivers for events in Districts 1, 2, and 5. It also authorized a $2,047,470.40 purchase order for 40 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for the police department.

Auditorium, Mobile
Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to approve multi‑million SUV purchases for police department

The council will consider a series of contract authorizations and purchase orders, including large purchases of Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for the police department and design services for traffic improvements. It will also hold public hearings on demolition costs for several structures and review noise‑ordinance waiver requests. Additional items include a splash‑pad contract, a school litter‑education program, and a memorandum of understanding for city transit services.

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✓ Decided: Council approved four noise‑ordinance waivers for upcoming events

The council adopted its agenda unanimously. It then approved four separate waivers of the Noise Ordinance for specific locations and dates in October and November, each passing with all five present members voting aye. No opposition was recorded.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $12.1M transit contract and city budget

The Mobile City Council will consider a $12.1 million annual contract for transit services and adopt the FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund budgets. The agenda includes public hearings to declare four structures public nuisances and order demolitions, and to fix costs for three demolitions. Council will also vote on several noise ordinance waivers for events and approve a $394,000 splashpad at Crawford-Murphy Park. Other items include a vacant structure registry for Henry Aaron Loop, various purchases and contracts, and honorary street renamings.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts vacant structure registry for Henry Aaron Loop

The Mobile City Council adopted Ordinance 52-046-2025 creating a vacant‑structure registry for the Henry Aaron Loop. The council also approved several noise‑ordinance waivers for events in Districts 1‑3, each by a unanimous 7‑aye vote. The agenda and the minutes from the August 27 meeting were adopted unanimously.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to vote on 2025-2026 budgets and transit contract

The Mobile City Council will consider the 2025-2026 General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund budgets, authorize a contract with Port City Transit for $12.1 million per year, and hear public comments on nuisance demolitions and planning approvals.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts multiple purchase orders and reallocates $500K for museum exhibit

The Mobile City Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and a noise‑ordinance waiver for an event at 1610 Government Street. It approved four purchase orders totaling $285,623.75 for surveillance cameras, a pickup truck, and two sets of John Deere mowers. The council also passed a budget amendment moving $500,000 to the maritime museum’s new Jimmy Buffett exhibit while reducing parks maintenance salaries and health‑insurance costs.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider $12.1 million transit contract and 2025-2026 budgets

The City Council will vote on several high-value contracts, including transit operations and museum exhibit design. The body is also scheduling a public hearing for the 2025-2026 General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund budgets. Additionally, the council will review noise ordinance waivers and a rezoning request.

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✓ Decided: City Council rezoned 4421 Government Blvd from R‑1 to B‑3

The council adopted Ordinance 64-045-2025, changing the zoning of 4421 Government Boulevard from R‑1 to B‑3. It approved several noise‑ordinance waivers for events at Airport Boulevard, Mardi Gras Park, Fort Conde Inn, and Arlington Park. The council also approved purchase orders for Ford Bronco SUVs ($92,200.50), a side‑load garbage truck ($398,360), cybersecurity services ($125,000), and contracts for parks & recreation services ($152,676) and Riverwalk Plaza improvements ($829,923). A resolution on the Solid Waste Disposal Authority landfill accounting agreement was held over until the September 16 meeting.

Auditorium, Mobile
Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council considers $1.6M signal upgrade for Airport Blvd.

The Mobile City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and rezoning requests. The body is reviewing multiple vehicle purchase orders for city departments and demolition costs for two structures. Public hearings are scheduled for property rezoning and demolition expenses.

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✓ Decided: City Council reclassifies Wolf Ridge Commercial Park to Light Industry (I‑1)

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved a noise‑ordinance waiver for Spanish Plaza on September 1, 2025. Ordinance 64‑043‑2025 was adopted, changing the zoning of Wolf Ridge Commercial Park from B‑2 to I‑1. Ordinance 64‑044‑2025 was adopted, modifying the planned unit development at 685 Schillinger Road South.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to hold hearing on Moffett Road rezoning, consider $1.6M signal upgrades

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning two properties on Moffett Road from B-2 to I-1 and modifying a Planned Unit Development on Schillinger Road. The council will also consider numerous resolutions including a $1.6 million contract for Airport Boulevard traffic signal upgrades, a $737,000 Saenger Theatre re-roofing contract, and multiple vehicle purchases. Additionally, three noise ordinance waiver requests and several weed lien assessments are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council orders demolition of unsafe Seabreeze Road structures

The council unanimously adopted a resolution ordering the demolition of unsafe structures at several Seabreeze Road addresses, declaring them public nuisances. It also approved multiple financial actions, including a $357,425.65 transfer for Airport Blvd traffic signal upgrades, a $138,414.13 software contract for the Archives Department, a $91,171.89 purchase order for breathing apparatus parts, and a $164,558.11 fund transfer for drainage repairs. Additionally, three noise‑ordinance waivers were granted for events on Aug. 24, Oct. 26, and Aug. 26, 2025.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to authorize $2.935 M FEMA Port Security grant

The Mobile City Council will consider several items, including noise‑ordinance waiver requests, a public hearing on demolition costs, and multiple contract approvals. A major action is the authorization for the Mayor to apply for a $2,935,000 FEMA Port Security grant. Additional items include approvals for a roofing contract at the Saenger Theatre and a $1.87 M engineering contract for the Innovating St Louis Street project.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $1.87 M contract for Innovating St. Louis St project

The council adopted its agenda and approved two noise‑ordinance waivers for events in District 2 and District 5. It also adopted several resolutions, including a $1,870,132.75 contract with Neel‑Schaffer for the Innovating St. Louis St technology corridor, a $421,789.92 engineering services contract with Thompson Engineering, a $60,900 purchase order for traffic sign posts, a $75,000 fund transfer for police vehicle purchases, a settlement agreement for the Howard Estate, and a $2,635 demolition cost for 5671 Bob Street.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $4.49M contract for new Fire Station #19

The Mobile City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $4.49 million contract for a new fire station and a $1.87 million agreement for street improvements. They will also hold public hearings on declaring six properties public nuisances and vote on noise ordinance waivers for five events.

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✓ Decided: Council rejected sale of 305 Dearborn and Lyons Street parcels

The Mobile City Council adopted its agenda and moved Ordinance 88-042 to the top. A resolution to sell two parcels at 305 Dearborn Street and vacant land on Lyons Street to the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association was voted down. Five noise‑ordinance waivers for various locations and dates were adopted unanimously.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to approve contracts for park lighting, police vehicles, and street resurfacing

The Mobile City Council will consider approving contracts for park lighting, police vehicles, and street resurfacing, along with the introduction of ordinances for rezoning and the sale of city property.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts rezoning ordinance for Rangeline Road and Rabbit Creek Drive

The council adopted its agenda, approved three noise‑ordinance waivers for events in District 2 and District 3, and passed Ordinance 64‑038‑2025 changing the zoning of property on Rangeline Road and Rabbit Creek Drive from R‑A/B‑5 to R‑1/B‑5. All votes were unanimous with no nay votes.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to approve $16.8 million St. Louis Street Complete Streets project

The Mobile City Council will consider a range of items, including noise‑ordinance waivers, multiple public‑nuisance demolition hearings, and several rezoning proposals. Councilmembers will vote on contract authorizations, notably a $16,797,719.65 agreement with McElhenney Construction for the St. Louis Street Complete Streets project and a $4,509,595.64 resurfacing contract for District 1. Additional agenda items include ordinance and consent resolutions, purchase orders for equipment and vehicles, and a request to rename a portion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts zoning change for Fort Hardeman property to B‑2 district

The council approved the July 22 agenda and the minutes from the July 15 meeting. It granted two noise‑ordinance waivers—one for Cooper Restaurants at 2058 Airport Boulevard on Dec. 28, 2025, and another for Raymond Mitchell at 965 Elmira Street on July 26, 2025. The council also adopted Ordinance 64‑037‑2025, changing the classification of Lot 2 and part of Lot 1 in the Fort Hardeman Subdivision from R‑1 to B‑2.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $4.5M road resurfacing contract for District 1

The Mobile City Council will consider a $4.5 million road resurfacing contract, a $2 million purchase of two fire pumper trucks, and a $527,000 change order for Hwy 45 streetscape improvements. Public hearings are set for rezoning 720 Museum Drive and demolishing three nuisance structures on Belsaw Avenue, Chin Street, and Old Shell Road. The council also will vote on a noise ordinance waiver, several purchase orders, and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a noise‑ordinance waiver for 3671 Hayfield Place

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. The minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted. Councilmembers voted unanimously to grant a noise‑ordinance waiver for an event at 3671 Hayfield Place on November 22, 2025. No other actions were finalized during the meeting.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to appropriate $7.7 million for a new animal shelter

The Mobile City Council will consider several financial actions, including a $7.7 million appropriation for the Animal Shelter capital project and contracts for road resurfacing. Council members will also review rezoning proposals for Overlook Road and approve liquor licenses for two restaurants. Public hearings will be held for a sedan service application and a non‑emergency medical transport request.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously rezoned Druid Homes property from R‑1 to B‑2

The Mobile City Council adopted its agenda and approved two noise‑waiver requests, all by unanimous vote. It also adopted Ordinance 64‑032‑2025, changing the zoning of lots on Overlook Road from R‑1 to B‑2. Additionally, Ordinance 64‑033‑2025 modifying the planned unit development at 6109 Howells Ferry Road was adopted, also unanimously.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on Overlook Road rezoning and $10M animal shelter funding

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning three parcels on Overlook Road from R-1 to B-2 and modifying a planned unit development on Howells Ferry Road. They will also vote on ordinances introducing those changes, along with a $10 million appropriation for an animal shelter, a $1.5 million garbage contract amendment, and multiple other contracts. Additionally, several noise ordinance waivers for July events are on the agenda for approval.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $1.12M ambulance purchase order

The council adopted a resolution extending the residential garbage contract with A‑1 McDuffie Sanitation for up to $1.5 million per year. It also approved purchase orders for traffic‑detection cameras ($493,164.21), a marine sonar system ($75,810.74) and ambulances ($1,122,966.00). Additionally, the council granted several noise‑ordinance waivers for events in July and October. All motions passed unanimously.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $3.4M downtown street optimization contract

The Mobile City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $3.4 million contract for downtown street resurfacing and striping, a $1.09 million contract for traffic signal removal, and a $1.5 million amendment for residential garbage service. The council will also consider a planned unit development modification at Leighton Place Drive and noise ordinance waivers for three events. A public hearing is scheduled for a sedan service certificate application.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves major Planned Unit Development modification and several noise waivers

The council adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting. It unanimously approved three noise‑waiver requests for events at Tricentennial Park, 1508 Carlisle Drive, and 82 Burtonwood Drive. The council also adopted Ordinance 64‑031‑2025, modifying the Planned Unit Development at the east terminus of Leighton Place Drive with numerous conditions. Finally, it approved a $580,000 purchase order for new lighting at Westside Park.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on Mobile Arena funding and $580K park lighting

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on multiple nuisance properties on Seabreeze Road and consider a rezoning. They will vote on a funding order for remaining Mobile Arena construction costs, approve a $580,000 lighting upgrade at Westside Park, and authorize a $326,000 contract for riverfront redevelopment engineering. Dozens of appropriations and fund transfers for community organizations, schools, and public safety equipment are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved six noise‑ordinance waivers

The Mobile City Council adopted its agenda and approved the June 10 minutes. It then voted unanimously to grant six separate waivers of the Noise Ordinance for specific events and locations. No other substantive measures were decided at this meeting.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider rezoning to industrial and historic avenue overlay

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning of two properties from R-1 to I-2 (industrial) and on adding a Historic Avenue Overlay to the Unified Development Code. The council will also introduce ordinances for these items and consider numerous resolutions including contracts for debris removal, software, roofing, and vehicles, as well as fund transfers for infrastructure projects and the Mobile Arena.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $140,283 transfer for traffic signal upgrades

The council unanimously adopted its agenda and granted a series of noise‑ordinance waivers for events scheduled July through December 2025. It also approved a $140,283 transfer to fund traffic‑signal upgrades and authorized an $83,550 contract with Harwell & Company for site work at the Pinehill Recycling Center.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider UDC amendments, rezoning, and contracts

The Mobile City Council will vote on noise ordinance waivers for several properties, consider rezoning at 3300 Knollwood Drive, and deliberate on multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code. The agenda also includes contracts for stormwater improvements, software purchases, drones, and change orders for the Civic Center project. A public hearing is scheduled for a shuttle service application.

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✓ Decided: Ordinance 64-015-2025 to rezone 3300 Knollwood Drive failed

The City Council rejected Ordinance 64-015-2025, which would have changed the zoning of 3300 Knollwood Drive from R‑1/B‑J to R‑3. The council also granted noise‑ordinance waivers for several events, all by unanimous vote. The motion to hold the ordinance over for six months also failed.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue May 27, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to approve $15.2 million Langan Lake dredging and stormwater contract

The Mobile City Council will consider authorizing a $15,198,512 contract with Hughes Companies, Inc. for Langan Lake dredging and Langan Park stormwater improvements. The meeting also includes public hearings on a conditional use permit for 2411 Venetia Road and several amendments to the Unified Development Code. Additional agenda items cover noise‑ordinance waiver requests, demolition cost approvals, and various purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $54,612 truck purchase and unanimously granted several noise waivers

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from May 20, 2025. It approved a purchase order for a Ford F350 SuperCrew pickup truck costing $54,612. The council also granted seven noise‑ordinance waivers for events on specific dates and locations, each vote recorded as all members in favor.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue May 20, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider $15.2M Langan Park dredging and stormwater contract

The Mobile City Council will vote on a $15.2 million contract for Langan Lake dredging and Langan Park stormwater improvements, along with other major contracts including Civic Center construction. Public hearings are scheduled to fix demolition costs for six structures, totaling over $1 million. The council will also consider a rezoning at 2415 Saint Stephens Road and several noise ordinance waivers for events.

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✓ Decided: City Council rezoned 2415 Saint Stephens Road from R‑1 to B‑2

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from May 13, 2025. It granted a noise‑ordinance waiver for a Sage Park event and for a 857 S. Scott St. event, while holding over three other noise‑waiver requests for 12 N. Jackson St. It also adopted Ordinance 64‑020‑2025, changing the zoning of 2415 Saint Stephens Road from R‑1 to B‑2.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue May 13, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $3.8M storm drain maintenance change order

The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 2415 Saint Stephens Road from R-1 to B-2. They will also consider multiple contracts and change orders, including a $3.8 million increase for storm drain maintenance, a $858,798.50 contract for Civic Center construction and demolition, and a $784,912.74 change order for riverfront bulkhead replacement. Additionally, 11 noise ordinance waivers for various events are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a series of noise ordinance waivers for District 2 events

The Mobile City Council unanimously granted multiple noise‑ordinance waivers for events at locations such as Spanish Plaza, James Seals Community Center, and the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The council also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from May 6, 2025. No opposition was recorded for any of the waivers.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue May 6, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to weigh $4.3M resurfacing contract, $3.8M storm drain change

The Mobile City Council meets Tuesday to vote on a packed agenda including multiple large contracts for street resurfacing, storm drain maintenance, and right-of-way mowing, as well as fund transfers for the Civic Center and park security cameras. The council will also hold a public hearing on a planned unit development modification on Dauphin Street and call for future hearings on a rezoning and a new historic avenue overlay district.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new garbage collection ordinance (25-018-2025)

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from April 29, 2025. It granted three noise‑ordinance waivers for events at Mardi Gras Park and Langan Park on the dates specified. The council also adopted Ordinance 25‑018‑2025, amending the city code’s garbage‑collection provisions. All votes were unanimous with six members present.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to approve $4.3 million PAYGO resurfacing contract with Harwell & Co.

The Mobile City Council will consider several major financial actions, including a $4,285,804.12 contract for 2024 PAYGO resurfacing and other infrastructure contracts. Council members will also vote on fund transfers, a rezoning request for 3300 Knollwood Drive, and a public nuisance hearing for the structure at 1416 Old Shell Road. Additional items include noise‑ordinance waivers and various discretionary fund allocations.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously grants three noise ordinance waivers

The Mobile City Council adopted its agenda by unanimous vote. It approved waivers of the Noise Ordinance for events at Cathedral Square on August 23, 2025, Battleship Park on November 16, 2025, and 4791 LeSure Road on June 6‑7, 2025, each with a 7‑0 vote. The rezoning ordinance for 3300 Knollwood Drive was held over for thirty days, also by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Authorize I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project agreement with ALDOT

The City Council will vote on a resolution to authorize an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. The agenda also includes seven noise ordinance waiver requests for events at various parks and streets, multiple contracts and purchase orders for equipment and services, and several calls for public hearings on zoning code amendments. An ordinance amending garbage and trash regulations is being introduced.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $3 million One Mobile Complete Streets agreement

The council adopted its agenda unanimously and granted several noise‑ordinance waivers for events in May, June and October. It also approved multiple contracts, including a $75,000 pool‑chemistry services agreement, a $3,000,000 public‑works cooperative agreement, a $407,400 library chiller replacement, and purchase orders for network equipment and an animal transport trailer. All resolutions were adopted with the same vote tally.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider $3M One Mobile Project agreement

The Mobile City Council will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts, land exchanges, and grant applications. The body is also reviewing multiple noise ordinance waivers and rezoning requests.

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✓ Decided: Council granted multiple noise ordinance waivers and held over rezoning ordinance

The City Council adopted its agenda unanimously. It approved several noise‑ordinance waivers for events at Mardi Gras Park, Medal of Honor Park, 558 Saint Francis Street, Cathedral Square, British Park, and other locations, each with all seven members voting aye. The council voted 5‑2 to hold over the rezoning ordinance for the property at 3300 Knollwood Drive until the April 29 meeting.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 3300 Knollwood Drive from R-1/B-1 to R-3

The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance to rezone 3300 Knollwood Drive. They also consider resolutions for property acquisition, fund transfers, and various contracts, including a $2.5 million transfer for District 2 neighborhood improvements and approval of election equipment leasing. Additionally, eight noise ordinance waiver requests are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves property purchase, utility agreement and multiple noise waivers

The Mobile City Council adopted its agenda and unanimously approved several actions. Council members granted eight noise‑ordinance waivers for events across the city. They also appointed Allen Williams to the Board of Adjustment, authorized the $855,000 purchase of a 5.5‑acre site at 1668 W Interstate 65 Service Road South, and approved a $120,603 utility agreement with Alabama Power for the Innovating St. Louis Street technology corridor.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on demolishing multiple nuisance structures

The Mobile City Council will conduct public hearings to declare several properties as public nuisances and order their demolition. The meeting also includes discussion of noise‑ordinance waiver requests, several contract approvals with specified dollar amounts, and the introduction of new liquor licenses and infrastructure purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously granted seven noise‑ordinance waivers

The Mobile City Council approved seven separate waivers to the Noise Ordinance, each passing with a 7‑0 vote. The council also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March 25, 2025 minutes. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider new property tax levy for 2025‑26

The Mobile City Council will vote on Ordinance 34‑014 to levy taxes on real and personal property beginning October 1 2025. It will also consider several contracts and purchase orders totaling over $1 million, including HVAC upgrades for the History Museum of Mobile and a retaining‑wall project on Spring Hill Court. Public hearings will be held on vacation of city right‑of‑way on Farnell Lane and on multiple noise‑ordinance waiver requests. Additional agenda items include routine approvals, appointments, and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted rezoning ordinance changing Englewood subdivision from R‑1 to B‑2

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. They granted a series of Noise Ordinance waivers for events in Districts 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, each vote unanimous. The council adopted two rezoning ordinances—64‑008‑2025 changing lots 1‑5 of the Englewood subdivision from R‑1 to B‑2, and 64‑009‑2025 amending the Unified Development Code for the Todd Acres Industrial Park area—both unanimously. Public hearings on the vacation of right‑of‑way on Farnell Lane received no public comment.

Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Mobile City Council to consider noise waivers and public nuisance demolitions

The Mobile City Council will hear requests for noise ordinance waivers and consider demolishing blighted structures. The agenda includes rezoning proposals, contract authorizations, and a public hearing on a right-of-way vacation fee.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider $2.2 million HELIOS fund allocation

The City Council will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts and public nuisance demolitions. The body is also reviewing a lodging tax amendment and the status of the Mobile Tourism Improvement District.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider I-10 Mobile River Bridge agreement, multiple contracts

The Mobile City Council will consider several major actions, including authorizing an agreement with ALDOT for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project and an intergovernmental agreement with Mobile County for the Mobile Arena Project. They will also vote on rezoning 5301 Moffett Road, numerous purchase orders and contracts, and allocations of capital improvement and storm water funds totaling over $4 million. Public hearings are scheduled for three demolitions and a right-of-way vacation. The meeting includes multiple citizen petitions on sidewalks, fire station renaming, and parade regulations.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

$237M contract for new Mobile Arena up for vote

The Mobile City Council will consider a $237.4 million contract for construction of a new arena, a $250 million general obligation warrant ordinance, and several public hearings. The agenda also includes five noise ordinance waiver requests, a rezoning, and various purchase orders and agreements.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to consider $237M contract for new Mobile Arena

The City Council will vote on a $237.4 million construction contract for a new Mobile Arena and introduce an ordinance authorizing up to $250 million in general obligation warrants. Several noise ordinance waivers for events in District 2 are up for appeal, and public hearings are scheduled for modifications to planning approvals on Howells Ferry Road and Grotto Road. A $4.6 million agreement for the Africatown Welcome Center and multiple purchases for public safety and technology are also on the agenda.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council considers $4.6 million agreement for Africatown Welcome Center

The Mobile City Council is reviewing several high-value contracts for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and stormwater management. The body will also hold public hearings on nuisance demolitions and consider multiple noise ordinance waivers.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to hold hearing on continuation of Mobile Tourism Improvement District

The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to continue, modify, or terminate the Mobile Tourism Improvement District. The council will also consider multiple noise ordinance waivers, eight nuisance property demolitions, and several large contracts including a $1.75 million aerial ladder truck and a $53 million community development budget. Other items include agreements for arena management, grants for Broad Street and tennis center upgrades, and settlement claims.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on $50M HUD grant for downtown loan fund

The Mobile City Council will consider dozens of items, including noise ordinance waivers, public hearings on demolitions, rezoning proposals, and major spending authorizations. Notable among the resolutions are a $50 million HUD grant for a downtown economic development revolving loan fund and a $1.75 million aerial ladder truck for the fire department. The council will also vote on a new management contract for the Mobile Arena and a proposed ordinance to fix the mayor's salary.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

Council to vote on multiple public nuisance demolitions and related costs

The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings to declare several structures as public nuisances and order their demolition. The meeting also includes decisions on demolition cost approvals for six sites, ranging from $2,200 to $4,000. Additional items include rezoning, purchase orders, and various appropriations.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to consider rezoning of 5301 Moffett Road

The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property at 5301 Moffett Road. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders for city equipment and infrastructure projects.

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Auditorium, Mobile
Thu Jan 2, 2025 · 10:30

City Council

City Council to vote on sale of 76 Beauregard Street property

The Mobile City Council will consider a range of items, including the sale of city‑owned property at 76 Beauregard Street that is no longer needed for public purposes. Council members will also review several large contracts and fund transfers, such as a $1 million relocation of money to the Taylor Center & Pool project and a $148,840 NOAA grant for marine‑debris technology. Additional items include purchase orders for LED lighting, asphalt work at Westside Park, and various settlement agreements.

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Auditorium, Mobile