City Council — Mobile, AL
Date: 2026-04-28
Time: 10:30

AGENDA
 Mobile City Council

 Auditorium
 Government Plaza
 205 Government Street
 Mobile, AL 36644

 Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:30 AM


1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

 Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. ROLL CALL

5. STATEMENT OF RULES BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 April 21, 2026

7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

8. MONTHLY FINANCE REPORTS

9. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

10. APPEALS
 Request of Yodianne Sanchez for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Trinity Gardens
 Park Amphitheater on May 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (District 1).

 Request of Jarvius Coleman for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Trinity Gardens
 Park on June 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (District 1).

 Request of Shelby Brashaw for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Cathedral Square
 Park on May 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Stuart Guy for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 352 St. Francis Street on
 May 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Kacey Chappelear for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at British Park on
 May 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Reverend Leon Bell Jr., for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 661 S. Broad
 Street on May 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Creola Ruffin for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 351 St. Francis Street
 on July 25-26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Creola Ruffin for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Cooper Riverside Park
 on July 24-25, 2027, from 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Anthony LunaBankhead for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Medal of
 Honor Park on May 3, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (District 6).

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

 Public hearing to consider the application of Charles Henry Royal II for a Certificate of
 Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a Shuttle Service.

 Public hearing to declare the structure at 357 Cassidy Street a public nuisance and
 order it demolished (District 2).

 Public hearing to declare the structure at 1202 Gorgas Street a public nuisance and
 order it demolished (District 3).

 Public hearing to declare the structure at 7310 4th Street a public nuisance and order
 it demolished (District 7).

12. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
 Chris Patterson - concerns about a ticket he received on February 15, 2026, from the
 police department.

 Estella Trotter - to express concerns about City officials personally profiting from
 dismantling black historic communities/neighborhoods and calling it economic
 development.

 Tyra Jackson - introduce a week-long summer dance program for children ages 14-15.

 Reggie Hill - Definitions for wording in Section 2-62 of Mobile City Code. Requesting
 that someone from the (reported) Legislative Body/Administration would provide
 specifics pertaining to: the use of last $26M of ARP Funding; and updated Vehicle
 Inventory List; status of Performance Contracts Evaluation Metrics; usage of
 Recreation Centers during the Summer months; accessing properties slated for
 nuisance abatement or demolition; Rent Status; expectations for MHA update;
 Drainage Project Lists; and how many millions have went to non-programmatic Public
 Safety items since November of 2025.

13. ORDINANCES HELD OVER

 06-018 Ordinance to amend Chapter 6, "Ambulances and Other Medical
 Transportation", of the Mobile City Code (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by Ricardo Woods, City Attorney).

 64-019 Consider the proposed modification of a previously approved Planning
 Approval for property located at 4800 Moffett Road (sponsored by Councilmember
 Penn).

 64-020 Consider the proposed modification of a previously approved Planned Unit
 Development for property located at 4800 Moffett Road (sponsored by
 Councilmember Penn).

14. RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

 08-445 Approve purchase order to Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC for 25 Chevrolet Tahoe
 SUVs for MPD; $1,283,337.50 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John
 Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-449 Approve purchase order to SHI International Corp for annual renewal of MS
 Office 365, Power BI, Winserver, Visio, Planner, Teams, Copilot, and Exchange
 software subscriptions for MIT; $458,654.48 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).
 09-450 Reallocate funds from City-Wide Storm Drain & Pipe Project to Misc Drainage
 Storm Water Fee for On-Call Misc. Drainage Contract; $400,214.00 (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Forrester, Engineering Dept.).

 09-451 Reallocate funds in the Municipal Storm Water Fees Capital Project to various
 Storm Water Management Projects; $2,538,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by Tiffany Hollins, Finance Dept.).

 21-452 Authorize Contract with Goram Air Condition Company, Inc. for Convention
 Center - Mechanical Improvements; $310,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by Carleen Stout-Clark, REAM Dept.).

 21-453 Authorize Contract with Rogers & Willard, Inc. for construction of new City
 Animal Services Facility; $6,318,289.00 (sponsored by Councilmember Small and
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Carleen Stout-Clark, REAM Dept.).

15. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 37-454 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Special Retail - More
 than 30 Days License to Courtyard Mobile; 1000 W. I-65 Service Road S. (sponsored
 by Councilmember Fleming).

 40-455 Declare the structure at 357 Cassidy Street a public nuisance and order it
 demolished (sponsored by Councilmember Ingram).

 40-456 Declare the structure at 1202 Gorgas Street a public nuisance and order it
 demolished (sponsored by Councilmember Small).

 40-457 Declare the structure at 7310 4th Street a public nuisance and order it
 demolished (sponsored by Councilmember Gregory).

 58-458 Assess cost for removal of weeds, Weed Lien Group 1673.

 60-459 Determine an appropriation to Lexington Homeowners Association, Inc.,
 serves a public purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember
 Reynolds) (submitted by Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

 60-460 Determine an appropriation to the Japanese Garden Foundation, Inc., serves a
 public purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Reynolds)
 (submitted by Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

 60-461 Determine an appropriation to VIA Community Center serves a public purpose
 and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Fleming) (submitted by Donna
 Bryars, Finance Dept.).

 60-462 Determine an appropriation to Mobile Botanical Gardens serves a public
 purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Fleming) (submitted by
 Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

 60-463 Determine an appropriation to Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc.
 serves a public purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Woods)
 (submitted by Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

 60-464 Determine an appropriation to the Japanese Garden Foundation, Inc., serves a
 public purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Woods)
 (submitted by Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

16. CIP RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 08-465 Approve purchase order to Putterman Athletics, LLC for quilted acoustic
 panels for Lavretta Park pickleball courts; $29,153.43 (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

17. RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 01-466 Authorize Agreement with the Downtown Mobile District Management
 Corporation for Base Line Services (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by
 Ricardo Woods, City Attorney).

 01-467 Authorize Agreement with Matthew Brooks to provide Tennis Teaching Pro
 for Parks and Recreation Department; NTE $80,000 per year (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by Shonnda Smith, Executive Director of Public Works).

 01-468 Authorize Agreement with Peyton Hickman to provide tennis lessons and
 clinics for Parks and Recreation Department; NTE $80,000 per year (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Shonnda Smith, Executive Director of Public
 Works).

 01-469 Authorize Agreement with Frank Trice to provide racquet stringer services for
 Parks and Recreation Department; NTE $80,000 per year (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by Shonnda Smith, Executive Director of Public Works).

 08-470 Approve purchase order to Stivers Ford Lincoln Inc. for 2025 Ford Explorer
 SUV for MPD; $38,773.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John
 Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-471 Approve purchase order to Carahsoft for renewal of SAP Concur travel
 management software for Finance; $19,197.36 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-472 Approve purchase order to Best Price Services LLC, for storm drainage
 vegetation and debris removal; North Hamilton Street to Conception Street;
 $29,900.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing
 Dept.).

 09-473 Re-allocate funds from Capital Project Mounting Unit - New Training CTR to
 Capital Project MPD Mounted Unit Grand Bay Upgrades; $156,016.95 (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Carleen Stout-Clark, REAM).

 09-474 Re-allocate funds from Capital Project ADEM Testing to Capital Project
 Stormwater MGMT MS4 program to support the City of Mobile's MS4 Program;
 $475,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Forrester,
 Engineering Dept.).

 21-475 Authorize contract amendment #4 with Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Inc. for
 improvements to the Master Plan for the Mobile Civic Center Arena; $62,500.00
 (increase) (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Carleen Stout-Clark, REAM
 Dept.).

 21-476 Authorize Change Order #2 to the Contract with PL Russell, LLC for Mobile
 Riverfront Redevelopment, Cooper Riverside Park great lawn upgrades; $64,338.62
 (increase) (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Jennifer Greene, Programs
 and Project Mgmt.).

 37-477 Consider the application of Charles Henry Royal II for a Certificate of Public
 Convenience and Necessity to operate a Shuttle Service.

 60-478 Authorize Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims: Joiner (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Ricardo Woods, City Attorney).

18. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

 41-479 Call for public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Appendix A,
 Downtown Development District, of the City of Mobile Unified Development Code,
 Chapter 64 (scheduled for June 2, 2026) (District 2).
19. ANNOUNCEMENTS

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOBILE, ALABAMA, APRIL 28, 2026

The Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, met in the City Council’s Conference Room
on the ninth floor of the Mobile Government Plaza on Tuesday April 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Councilmembers:

Present: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, and Woods
Absent: Gregory

The meeting was called to order. The Council reviewed and discussed the agenda for
their meeting to be held today at 10:30 a.m.


Approved:

 COUNCIL PRESIDENT



 CITY CLERK


 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOBILE, ALABAMA, APRIL 28, 2026

The City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, met in the Auditorium of the Government
Plaza on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., for the regular meeting.

The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.

Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain, offered the invocation.

The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present on Roll Call:
Chairman: Gregory
Vice-Chairman: Small
Councilmembers: Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, and Woods
Absent: None

STATEMENT OF RULES BY PRESIDING OFFICER

The Presiding Officer provided an overview of the City Council’s Rules of Procedure.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes from the meeting of April 21, 2026 were approved as submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Cheriogotis invited citizens to attend the 75th Anniversary of the National Day of
Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the USS Battleship Parkway.

Mayor Cheriogotis offered comments about the Mobile Museum of Art.

Mayor Cheriogotis read a proclamation declaring May 2, 2026, as “Walk for Epilepsy
Mobile Day” in Mobile.

Mayor Cheriogotis presented a proclamation to four local chefs of the Azalea City
Community Development Corporation in recognition of their outstanding volunteer service
to the citizens of Mobile using their culinary talents.
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MONTHLY FINANCE REPORTS

Donna Bryars, Deputy Director of Finance, provided the monthly finance report for the
month ending March 2026.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the agenda, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the agenda adopted.

APPEALS

Request of Yodianne Sanchez for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Trinity Gardens Park
Amphitheater on May 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (District 1).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Jarvius Coleman for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Trinity Gardens Park
on June 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (District 1).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Shelby Brashaw for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Cathedral Square Park
on May 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Stuart Guy for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 352 St. Francis Street on
May 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

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The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Kacey Chappelear for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at British Park on May
17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Reverend Leon Bell, Jr., for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 661 S. Broad
Street on May 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Creola Ruffin for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 351 St. Francis Street on
July 25-26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Creola Ruffin for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Cooper Riverside Park on
July 24-25, 2027, from 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

Request of Anthony LunaBankhead for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Medal of Honor
Park on May 3, 2026, from 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. (District 6).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF CHARLES HENRY ROYAL
II FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE
A SHUTTLE SERVICE.

The Presiding Officer announced that today was the day for the public hearing to consider
the application of Charles Henry Royal II for a certificate of public convenience and
necessity to operate a shuttle service and asked if there was anyone present to speak for
or against this matter.

No one appeared.

The Presiding Officer declared the hearing concluded and that the necessary resolution
authorizing the proper action would be introduced later in the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING TO DECLARE THE STRUCTURE AT 357 CASSIDY STREET A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDER IT DEMOLISHED (DISTRICT 2).

The Presiding Officer announced that today was the day for the public hearing to declare
the structure at 357 Cassidy Street a public nuisance and order it demolished and asked
if there was anyone present to speak for or against this matter.

No one appeared.

The Presiding Officer declared the hearing concluded and that the necessary resolution
authorizing the proper action would be introduced later in the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING TO DECLARE THE STRUCTURE AT 1202 GORGAS STREET A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDER IT DEMOLISHED (DISTRICT 3).

The Presiding Officer announced that today was the day for the public hearing to declare
the structure at 1202 Gorgas Street a public nuisance and order it demolished and asked
if there was anyone present to speak for or against this matter.

No one appeared.

The Presiding Officer declared the hearing concluded and that the necessary resolution
authorizing the proper action would be introduced later in the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING TO DECLARE THE STRUCTURE AT 7310 4th STREET A PUBLIC
NUISANCE AND ORDER IT DEMOLISHED (DISTRICT 2).

The Presiding Officer announced that today was the day for the public hearing to declare
the structure at 7310 4th Street a public nuisance and order it demolished and asked if
there was anyone present to speak for or against this matter.

No one appeared.

The Presiding Officer declared the hearing concluded and that the necessary resolution
authorizing the proper action would be introduced later in the meeting.

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL

NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

Chris Patterson, 205 S. McVay Drive, concerns about a ticket he received on February 15,
2026, from the Mobile Police Department.

Estella Trotter, Mobile, Al, expressed concerns about City officials personally profiting from
dismantling black historic communities / neighborhoods and calling it economic
development.

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Tyra Jackson, 656 Momote Drive W., introduced a week-long summer dance program for
children ages 14-15.

Reggie Hill, Mobile, Al, Definitions for wording in Section 2-62 of Mobile City
Code. Requesting that someone from the (reported) Legislative Body/Administration
would provide specifics pertaining to: the use of last $26M of ARP Funding; and updated
Vehicle Inventory List; status of Performance Contracts Evaluation Metrics; usage of
Recreation Centers during the Summer months; accessing properties slated for nuisance
abatement or demolition; Rent Status; expectations for MHA update; Drainage Project
Lists; and how many millions have went to non-programmatic Public Safety items since
November of 2025.

NOTE: Lisa Lambert, City Clerk, read the following letter, addressed to the Council, at the
request of Councilmember Gregory:

Councilwoman Gregory

I am a District 7 resident on Border Drive East, and I am writing to formally document the
severe and ongoing impact the Lavretta Park pickleball courts are having on my health
and quality of life — and to ask that this letter be entered into the public record.

The problems began before the courts even opened. During construction, the ground
compression and vibration were so disruptive that I was forced to call and complain nearly
every day. That should have been an early signal of what was to come.

Since the courts opened, the noise has been relentless — all day, every day. Players
routinely remain past park closing hours, and I have had to contact Mobile Police on
multiple occasions to enforce the city's own rules. This should not fall to residents.

I live on Border Drive East — two streets from Park Hill Lane. Despite that distance, the
impact noise is as loud as if the courts were in my own backyard. Mobile's flat terrain offers
no topographic buffer; sound travels without obstruction. I cannot spend time in my
backyard without running multiple high-powered fans in an attempt to mask the noise, and
even that is not sufficient.

I want to address something directly, because I believe it is important for this council to
understand: I am currently under the care of a medical professional and receiving
treatment for stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms that I attribute to chronic
exposure to this noise. I am not alone in this. I am also experiencing what researchers
now call "phantom pickleball noise" — I hear the popping even when no one is playing.
This is not imagination. This is a documented, medically recognized phenomenon.

In 2025, physician-led research published through the Acoustical Society of America found
that the most commonly reported health concern among residents living near pickleball
courts was trauma and PTSD — followed closely by auditory hallucinations, specifically
the experience of hearing phantom pickleball sounds. Nearly a quarter of affected
residents in that study reported PTSD-like symptoms, and over half described their
experience as severe distress. The research also notes that a single set of courts can
generate up to 40,000 impulsive pops per day, and that most local noise ordinances —
including, likely, Mobile's — do not regulate repetitive impulse noise of this kind, only
average decibel levels.

(Source: Romito & Fink, MD — "Pickleball noise: A qualitative description of the
psychological and physiological effects on nearby residents," presented at the 188th
Acoustical Society of America Meeting, May 2025.
https://pubs.aip.org/asa/jasa/article/157/4_Supplement/A274/3353533)

I am disclosing my health situation not to invite dismissal, but because the council
deserves to understand the real human cost of inadequate planning and an inadequate
response.

The proposed solutions in the city's 100-Day Agenda — sound-dampening blankets and

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acoustic fencing — are not sufficient. Sound does not stop at a fence line. On flat terrain,
it travels up and over any barrier. I am asking the city to seriously consider full enclosure
of the courts, relocation to a site away from residential areas, or removal. Anything less is
the appearance of action, not a solution.

I respectfully request this letter be read into the public record at the next City Council
meeting.

NOTE: Councilmember Reynolds stated that reading a letter sent via email to address
the council was not in their rules of procedure and should have been voted on.

Councilmember Small noted his concern and stated that moving forward that would
be done.

ORDINANCES HELD OVER

ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, “AMBULANCES AND OTHER MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION”, OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE. The following ordinance which
was introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 14, 2026 and was held over until
the regular meetings of April 21, 2026, and April 28, 2026 was called up by the Presiding
Officer.

ORDINANCE: 06-018-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, as follows:

SECTION I: Chapter 6 of the Mobile City Code is hereby amended to read, in its entirety,
as follows:

Chapter 6 AMBULANCES AND OTHER MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 6-1. Purpose.
In order to lessen congestion caused by emergency vehicles on the public streets, to
facilitate the prompt dispatch of emergency ambulances when needed to protect life and
health, and to further promote health, safety and welfare of its citizens, it is hereby declared
that the city designates the city fire department as the advanced life support/emergency
ambulance provider for all 911 calls within the city limits pursuant to the procedures
hereinafter stated. After careful consideration in order to lessen congestion by emergency
vehicles on the public streets, to secure safety of pedestrians and vehicles using the public
streets and thoroughfares, and additionally because the public necessity requires that
such regulations be adopted to preserve and enforce the health, safety and welfare, and
the good order and security of the city and its inhabitants, the rules and regulations of
private ambulances and municipal emergency ambulances in the city as set out herein are
hereby established by the city council exercising sound legislative judgement.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms, phrases and their derivations
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed thereto by this article:

1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 06-030-2022, adopted June 7, 2022, amended the Code by,
in effect, repealing former ch.6, §§ 6-1—6-9, 6-16—6-20, 6-31—6-37, 6-48—6-54, 6-66—
6-77, 6-86, 6-87, and 6-89, and adding a new ch.6. Former ch.6 pertained to similar subject
matter, and derived from Ord. No. 06-050, adopted July 23, 1991; Ord. No. 06-067,
adopted September 1, 1992; Ord. No. 01-044, adopted July 6, 1993; Ord. No. 06-046,
adopted July 6, 1993; Ord. No. 06-069, adopted October 25, 1994; Ord. No. 06-049,
adopted September 26, 2000; Ord. No. 06-054, adopted October 1, 2002; Ord. No. 06-
017-2005, adopted February 22, 2005; Ord. No. 06-036-2005, adopted April 26, 2005;

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Ord. No. 06-012-2007, adopted April 10, 2007; Ord. No. 06-049-2016, adopted September
27, 2016; and Ord. No. 06-028-2018, adopted October 9, 2018.
Cross reference(s)—Taxicabs, ch..59; wrecker services and wrecker rotation list, ch.63

Advanced life support (ALS) shall mean the provision of life saving, stabilizing and
supportive emergency medical procedures by firemedics and paramedics that are
complex and invasive in nature.

Alabama Gulf Emergency Medical Services System Inc. (AGEMSS) shall mean the
regional EMS committee as mandated by state law.

Ambulance shall mean any motor vehicle constructed, reconstructed, arranged, equipped
or used for the purpose of transporting ill, sick, injured or individuals in need of or
requesting medical attention.

Ambulance call shall mean the act of proceeding with an ambulance for the purpose of
transporting any patient for compensation.

(1) Emergency shall mean a response to a call in which it is believed that the imminent
loss of life or limb will result. To be accomplished with use of all warning devices and lights.

(2) Urgent shall mean a response to a call which does not require the use of all haste but
does need to be achieved expeditiously. Warning devices may be used judiciously.

(3) Nonemergency shall mean a response that does not require the use of warning
devices including, but not limited to interhospital transfers, discharges to home, visits to
physicians' offices and the transport of the deceased patients to funeral homes.

Ambulance attendant shall mean any person licensed as an EMT who has the duty of
performing or assisting in the performance of an ambulance call.

Basic life support (BLS) shall mean the provision of life saving, stabilizing and supportive
emergency medical procedures by EMTs and firemedics that are simple and non-invasive
in nature.

Certificate shall mean a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
City shall mean all areas within the corporate limits of the City of Mobile, Alabama.
City council shall mean the city council of the City of Mobile, Alabama.

Driver shall mean any EMT who drives or attempts to drive any ambulance and who is
responsible for the safe transport of the patient and ambulance attendant(s) to and from
emergency scenes and the hospital.

Emergency medical technician (EMT) shall mean ambulance personnel with current
certification and licensure from the Alabama Department of Public Health as a basic or
specially skilled emergency medical technician. This individual may also be referred to as
an ambulance attendant.

Emergency physicians advisory board (EPAB) shall mean an advisory board
established herein which will recommend medical protocols, regulations and performance
standards related to the medical and clinical aspects of ambulance service in the city.

Emergency vehicle operator shall mean an ambulance driver with all of the following
qualifications; (1) valid drivers license; (2) current emergency vehicle operations certificate
from an approved course, maintained at all times in the emergency medical provider
service's employee file; (3) current approved CPR card; (4) certificate of completion from
a Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Responder Curriculum Course, or
from the Alabama Fire College Emergency Care Provider Course.

EMS dispatch center shall mean the central communications center from which all E-911
dispatches originate.


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EPAB director shall mean the licensed physician appointed by the EPAB to serve as
administrative officer in carrying out the duties and powers of the EPAB.

Fire chief shall mean the chief of the fire department of the City of Mobile, Alabama or his
or her duly authorized representative.

Fire department shall mean the fire department of the City of Mobile, Alabama.

Firemedic shall mean an EMT-P/firefighter employed by the fire department.

Firemedic ambulance shall mean any motor vehicle operated by the city fire department
that meets the criteria for advanced life support/emergency ambulance.

Interfacility emergency ALS transfer shall mean the transfer of a patient requiring
advanced paramedic skill such as the administration of TPA from one facility to another
where more advanced procedures are to be performed.

Medical control, off-line shall mean a physician holding a current license from the state
medical license commissioner, who provides medical guidance and who oversees and
provides quality assurance and medical liaison for an emergency medical service.

Medical control, on-line shall mean direction given ambulance personnel by a base
station physician through direct voice contact, with or without vital signs and/or telemetry,
as required by applicable medical protocols.

Medical control physician shall mean a physician licensed to practice medicine in the
state, knowledgeable in the applicable medical protocols, radio procedure and general
operating policies of the Southwest Alabama Regional Emergency Medical Services
Region, the city and the state department of public health and a person from whom
ambulance personnel shall, subject to the provisions of this code take medical direction in
person, by radio, or by remote communications device.

Medical protocol shall mean any diagnosis-specific or problem-oriented written
statement of standard procedure, or algorithm, promulgated by the EPAB and approved
by the state EMS committee as the normal standard of pre-hospital care for a given clinical
condition.

Medical review shall mean a monthly review of ambulance reports and procedures by the
offline medical control for quality assurance purposes.

Mutual aid call shall mean a request for emergency ambulance service issued by an
ambulance dispatcher in one political jurisdiction to an ambulance dispatcher or
ambulance crew in a neighboring political jurisdiction.

Owner shall mean a person or entity engaged in business as the owner, manager, officer
or proprietor of a company, firm or organization providing private ambulance service within
the city.

Paramedic shall mean a person licensed by the state as an emergency medical technician
paramedic.

Private ambulance shall mean any motor vehicle meeting the criteria designated by this
chapter for ambulances which are owned and operated by a company or corporation doing
business within the city.

State shall mean the State of Alabama.

State EMS committee shall mean the committee appointed by the state department of
public health for the purpose of regulating emergency medical services in the state.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-3. Penalty.

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(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 6 of the city
Code, shall be punished as prescribed in chapter 1, article II, division 2, section 1-31 et
seq., city Code
(b) Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Continuing violations
of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense each day the violation is in existence.
(c) This section shall not serve to limit any other remedies available to the city in law or
equity. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-4. Other state laws and regulations.
No portion of this chapter shall be construed in such a manner which is inconsistent with
any federal, state or local law or regulations. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-5. Certificate, permits and fees required.
No company shall operate an ambulance for hire on any street of the city without first
having obtained from the city council a certificate declaring that the public convenience
and necessity require such an operation, except as provided herein. No person shall
operate an ambulance for hire on any street of the city without having first obtained a
business license from the city revenue department. All certificates and permits which are
issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are nontransferable. Any company
lawfully operating an ambulance for hire service within the city, with the city’s authorization,
on the effective date of this amendment shall automatically be issued a certificate on the
effective date of this amendment. Nothing herein shall relieve the obligation of any
ambulance company issued a certificate on the effective date of this ordinance from the
company’s obligation to seek renewal of the certificate upon the expiration of the certificate
as set forth in Division 1. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-6. Governmental ambulance exemptions.
All ambulances owned and operated by governmental entities, such as the city, the county
and the state, including state subdivisions or instrumentalities, shall be exempt from the
certificate, permit, business license and fee requirements of this chapter, but not from the
vehicle safety and personnel training requirements herein. This exemption applies to any
subdivision or instrumentality of the State of Alabama that provides patient transport
between facilities it owns and operates within the city limits. In the event that other
ambulance for hire services are unavailable for a period exceeding sixty (60) minutes,
government-owned and operated ambulances that meet all applicable state licensure,
staffing, and operational requirements may transport patients to any medically appropriate
destination. Specialty ambulances solely for the purposes of neonatal and pediatric
transports owned by governmental entities are exempted. Exempted entities are still
required to comply with the reporting requirements of the city fire department’s Private
Ambulance Service Policy, Policy 3080. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-7. Firemedic ambulance service.
(a) The fire department will determine the patient category of all individuals at the time of
response based upon medical protocol.
(b) The fire department shall provide emergency medical treatment and transportation with
regard to the patient and shall not refuse transport of any patient requiring category I
(ALS/emergency) treatment to a hospital within the city; regardless of the patient's
insurance status or ability to pay.
(c) The fire department will dispatch ambulance services to respond to category II
(BLS/urgent) calls on a rotating basis.
(d) The fire department will direct callers with category III (non-emergency) to alternative
forms of transportation.
(e) A firemedic ambulance may transport any patient from a special event as deemed
appropriate by the firemedic and/or on-line medical control, regardless of the patient's
transport category. The fee for the transport will be charged to the patient.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-8. Private ambulance ALS—Duties and responsibilities.
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(1) Comply with the requirements of all directives, rules and protocols approved or
recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical
Services, and any other applicable city, state, and federal protocols, regulations, rules and
statutes.
(2) Comply with the city fire department’s policies, including all requirements for
responding to BLS calls from the city dispatcher. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-9. Unlawful operation and prohibited acts.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly:
(1) Follow any police car or fire apparatus which is traveling in response to an emergency
call on the streets of the city or to follow any ambulance to or near the scene or an
emergency call on the streets of the city.
(2) Solicit on the streets of the city the business of transporting injured or sick persons.
This prohibition shall not be construed to prohibit lawful advertisements.
(3) All persons and entities are prohibited from using, disclosing, publishing, or acting upon
the existence, contents, substance, purpose, or meaning of any communication
concerning traffic accidents or emergency incidents transmitted by or between law
enforcement, fire department, emergency dispatch, or other public safety personnel, for
the purpose of soliciting business, obtaining patients, securing service contracts, or
otherwise deriving any financial or commercial benefit for themselves or another.
In addition, no person or entity shall disclose, publish, or use any personally identifying,
medical, or other private information concerning any individual involved in an emergency
incident that is obtained through such communications.
Nothing herein shall prohibit any person from lawfully monitoring or receiving publicly
accessible emergency service communications, or from reporting or discussing the
general occurrence of traffic accidents, fires, or other emergency incidents.
(4) Use a uniform, insignia, badge, title, identification card or vehicle marking that so
closely resembles or mimics those of the fire department as to confuse the public.
(5) Own or cause to be operated an ambulance on any street of the city without first having
obtained a permit thereof in accordance with this chapter or unless exempted therefrom
by the provisions of this chapter.
(6) Request the services of any ambulance which is not licensed or permitted in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter or exempted therefrom by the provision of
this chapter.
(7) Perform duties as an ambulance attendant (EMT, A-EMT, or paramedic) without an
active Alabama license from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
(8) Give false information to induce the dispatch of an ambulance.
(9) Own or cause to be operated an ambulance on any street of the city without complying
with the ambulance service policy of the fire department, including requirements to
respond to BLS calls from the city dispatcher. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-10 Emergency Authority to Deploy Ambulance and EMS Resources
The purpose of this Section is to protect life and public safety by authorizing rapid
deployment of emergency medical services resources during major emergencies,
disasters, or mass-casualty incidents occurring within or affecting the city.

(a) The fire chief, or the chief’s designee in the chain of command, is hereby authorized to
request, activate, and deploy licensed ambulance services and emergency medical
services providers when, in the fire chief’s judgment, such action is reasonably necessary
to respond to:

(1) Natural disasters, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or severe
storms;
(2) Mass-casualty incidents, including but not limited to mass shootings, large fires,
structural collapses, hazardous materials incidents, or transportation accidents involving
multiple victims;
(3) Public health or safety emergencies resulting in a need for medical surge capacity; or
(4) Any other large-scale emergency posing an immediate threat to life requiring resources
beyond the city’s routinely available EMS capabilities.

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(1) Request assistance from licensed ambulance services and EMS providers operating
within or outside the city;
(2) Coordinate with county, regional, or state emergency management and EMS agencies;
(3) Direct staging locations, patient distribution, and operational assignments consistent
with applicable medical control and incident command protocols; and
(4) Integrate responding EMS resources into the incident command structure.

(c) All responding EMS personnel shall operate within their Alabama scope of practice and
in accordance with all directives, rules and protocols approved or recognized by the
Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) Nothing in this Ordinance shall prohibit an ambulance service or EMS provider from
billing patients, insurers, or other responsible payors in the ordinary course of business for
medically necessary services rendered during an activation, unless otherwise governed
by mutual aid agreement or separate contract with the city. The city shall not be
responsible for compensation unless a written agreement, mutual aid agreement, or
contract provides otherwise.

Secs. 6-11 Special events.
Sponsors/planners of special events to be held in the city limits with an attendance of five
thousand (5,000) or more, must submit an application with the City of Mobile Events
Department. The event sponsor/planner shall be responsible for paying the cost for MFRD
personnel at a rate prescribed in the City of Mobile Event Services Guide, plus any
additional fees incurred by the fire department. The fire department may at its discretion
adjust this rate to cover increases, if any, in costs and may, in addition, adjust its fees
based on costs incurred for the special event. Payment arrangements for any special
events coverage shall be made as prescribed in the City of Mobile Event Services Guide

For events that are partially sponsored by the city in conjunction with other entities, the
other entities shall be responsible for reimbursing the city personnel overtime cost for each
individual MFRD employee working the event for the total number of hours worked
including pre-event briefings and post event debriefings. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the requirements of this section shall not apply to any special event held on property
owned or operated by the State of Alabama, including events hosted by public institutions
of higher education.

6-12—6-30. Reserved.

ARTICLE II. PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 6-31. When certificates not needed.
No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be required for any person
operating emergency ambulance or other vehicles under the following conditions:

(1) Rendering assistance during any catastrophe or major emergency when the
ambulances authorized to operate in the city by certificate are either insufficient in number,
or inadequate for any other reason, as determined by the fire chief or fire dispatch center;
(2) Operating an ambulance brought in solely for the purpose of a drill or training exercise;
(3) Operating any ambulance rendering requested assistance currently authorized by the
city in cases of disaster or major emergency pursuant to provisions of a mutual aid
agreement approved by the city.
(4) Traveling through the city, or the transporting of patients who are picked up beyond the
limits of the city to locations within the city and returning those patients to their point of
pickup. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-32. Application for certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Applications for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an
ambulance within the city shall be in writing, signed and sworn to by the applicant, and
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application shall be on a form prescribed by the fire chief and shall contain at least the
following:

(1) The name and address of the applicant and the trade name under which the applicant
does or proposes to do business; if the applicant is an individual, the name, age and
address of the applicant and the length of time the applicant has resided in the city; or if a
partnership or association, the business name thereof and the name, age and address of
each partner and the length of time each partner has resided in the city; or if a corporation,
the names and addresses of all officers and directors of such corporation.

(2) The number of vehicles the applicant desires to operate and the class, size, design
and color scheme of each vehicle.

(3) Whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of any crimes directly or indirectly
related to the duties and responsibilities of operating ambulances.

(4) Whether or not the applicant, his/her or its associates or employees have any claims
or judgments against them for damages resulting from the negligent operation of an
ambulance, or any other vehicle.

(5) The financial ability of the applicant to comply with the provisions of the chapter.

(6) The nature and character of the service that the applicant proposes to render; the facts
showing the demand for such service; the experience that the applicant has had in
rendering such service and the period of time, if any, that he or it has rendered it in the
city.

(7) Documentation from the applicant's insurance carrier, stating that the insurance
required hereunder is available to the applicant and that such coverage is or will be
provided prior to the issuance by the fire chief of the certificate to operate hereunder,
naming the City as an additional insured.

(8) Agreement to comply with the ambulance service policy of the city fire department
including all requirements for responding to BLS calls from the city dispatcher.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-33. Investigation of applications.
Upon receipt of a properly filed application for a private ambulance service certificate of
public convenience and necessity the fire chief shall cause an investigation to be made of
the information provided in the application to determine if it is accurate and complete.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-34. Public hearings upon the public convenience and necessity of issuing
such certificate.
(a) Upon receipt of the written investigative report provided for in section 6-33, the council
shall schedule a public hearing by resolution. Notice of such public hearing by the council
shall be given by publishing said notice once in a newspaper of general circulation within
the city at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for such hearing. The purpose of such
public hearing shall be to determine, among other things, the following:

(1) Whether or not the public convenience and necessity require the operation of such
ambulance or ambulances;
(2) Whether the applicant will be able to provide ambulance service of such permanence
and quality as to best serve the public interest;
(3) The experience that the applicant has had in rendering ambulance service;
(4) The past experience of the applicant in satisfying judgments, if any, to claimants as a
result of injuries received by reason of negligent operation of the ambulance;
(5) The financial ability of the applicant to respond to damages to property resulting from
the negligent operation of an ambulance;
(6) The character and condition of the ambulance(s) and capabilities of ambulance
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(b) In the event the city council finds that the public convenience and necessity require the
issuance of such a certificate and that the applicant meets the required qualifications and
will be able to give proper and adequate service in the best interest of the inhabitants of
the city, the mayor shall direct the fire chief to issue a certificate of public convenience and
necessity to the applicant; said certificate of public convenience and necessity shall state
any restrictions mandated by the city council, including but not limited to time periods and
number of authorized ambulances.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-35. Form, contents, and issuance of certificate.
(a) Every certificate issued hereunder shall be authorized by the city council and the
mayor, signed by the fire chief, and attested by the city clerk and shall contain, in addition
to the name and address of the applicant, the number of vehicles authorized to be
operated pursuant to such certificate along with any time limits which may be applicable.
(b) The fire chief, upon receiving direction from the mayor to issue a certificate to an
applicant for the operation of ambulances hereunder, shall issue such certificate to the
applicant. A copy of every certificate issued shall be filed with and maintained by the fire
department and the city clerk's office.
(c) The term of a certificate will be up to ten (10) years.
(d) A certificate may be renewed by following the application procedures in this division 1,
provided the fire chief may waive investigation under section 6-33.
(e) Any provider with an approved certificate wishing to stop providing services within the
City of Mobile must provide 30 days written notice to the Fire Chief
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-36. Causes of revocation, alteration or suspension of certificate or permit.
Every certificate or ambulance permit issued hereunder shall be subject to revocation,
alteration or suspension by the city if any of the following conditions should occur:

(1) The public convenience and necessity no longer warrant such operation;
(2) The owner has refused to render the full service authorized by his/her/its certificate;
(3) The owner has been convicted of a crime which directly relates to the duties and
responsibilities of the certified occupation;
(4) The certificate was obtained by an application in which any material fact was
intentionally omitted or falsely stated;
(5) The owner has persisted in permitting his/her/its motor vehicles to be operated in
violation of any law;
(6) The owner has willfully and knowingly violated or failed to comply with any of the
provisions hereof;
(7) The owner or his/her/its agent has, without good cause, induced or sought to induce a
change of destination to or from a hospital or other place specified by the person hiring
the ambulance;
(8) The owner or his/her/its agent has allowed the service to be operated in a negligent
manner;
(9) The insurance coverage required herein has been cancelled, reduced, withdrawn,
suspended or terminated;
(10) The owner has allowed any of his/her/its vehicles or equipment to become damaged,
deteriorated or unclean to the extent that it is unsatisfactory for public use;
(11) The owner fails to comply with the terms of this chapter, including but not limited to
failure;
a. To maintain the financial ability to comply with the requirements of this chapter;
b. To respond to category II (BLS/urgent) calls as required by the fire department; or
c. To comply with the ambulance service policy of the city fire rescue department; or
d. To comply with any limitations imposed by the city council in the certificate;
(12) The owner has failed to comply with applicable federal, state or local laws or
regulations. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-37. Procedure for revocation, alteration or suspension of certificate or permit.
The fire chief, or his or her duly authorized designee, may at any time give notice in writing
to the certificate or permit holder or person in control of the operation and maintenance of
such ambulance service and the city clerk's office that the certificate issued for the
operation and maintenance of such ambulance service has been suspended or revoked.

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The notice shall outline the reason or reasons for suspension or revocation. The notice of
suspension or revocation shall become final ten (10) days after the notice of suspension
or revocation is received unless on or before the expiration of such ten (10) days the
certificate holder shall file within the city clerk's office or the fire chief a written notice of
appeal of such suspension or revocation. The appeal shall operate as a stay of suspension
or revocation of the certificate until such time as the city council shall grant a hearing and
make a final adjudication which shall be appealable to the circuit court of the county. This
hearing before the city council will be held in a reasonable time. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022,
§ I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-38—6-45. Reserved.

DIVISION 2. VEHICLE AND PERSONNEL

Secs. 6-46, 6-47. Reserved.

Sec. 6-48. Ambulance attendant personnel and qualifications.
No person shall perform duties as an ambulance attendant within the city unless that
person holds a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced
Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT) or Paramedic license issued by the Alabama
Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, as required by state
law. All ambulance attendants within the city shall perform duties and provide patient care
strictly within the scope of practice authorized by the State of Alabama for their level of
licensure or certification. Ambulance attendants shall further comply with all medical
directives, rules, regulations, standing orders, protocols, and guidelines approved,
adopted, or otherwise recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, as the same may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-49—6-65. Reserved.

ARTICLE III. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

Sec. 6-66. Central place of business.
Each private ambulance service owner shall maintain a central place of business with at
least one (1) properly listed telephone for receiving all calls for ambulance service, where
all business records and daily manifests herein required shall be maintained and available
upon request and be generally responsible for the conduct and operation of its
ambulance(s). Each owner shall, in writing, immediately notify the fire chief of any change
of the business address or of the telephone number where said owner may be contacted
at all times. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-67. Certificate holder's records and reports.
All ambulance services operating within the city shall create, maintain, and retain patient
care and operational records in full compliance with the city fire department’s Private
Ambulance Service Policy, Policy 3080, as it may be amended from time to time. Such
records shall be completed accurately, timely, and in the manner and format required by
said policy and shall be made available for inspection or submission upon request. Failure
to maintain records in accordance with the city fire department’s Private Ambulance
Service Policy, Policy 3080 shall constitute a violation of this Chapter and may subject the
ambulance service to suspension or revocation of its authorization to operate within the
city, in addition to any other penalties or remedies provided by law.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-68. Patient Care Surfaces.
Ambulance services and attendants shall ensure that all patient care surfaces within an
ambulance are handled in accordance with all applicable medical directives, rules,
regulations, standards, infection control guidelines, and protocols approved, adopted, or
otherwise recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency
Medical Services, as the same may be amended from time to time.
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Sec. 6-69. Attendants required.
No ambulance shall operate or transport a patient within the city unless staffed with at
least the minimum number and level of attendants required by all applicable medical
directives, rules, regulations, standing orders, protocols, and guidelines approved,
adopted, or otherwise recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Each required attendant shall be properly licensed or certified at the level required for the
services being provided and shall function within his or her authorized scope of practice.
Operation of an ambulance without the required minimum staffing shall constitute a
violation of this Chapter and may result in suspension or revocation of the provider’s
authorization to operate within the city, in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-70. Standards of vehicle and equipment.
No ambulance shall operate, transport patients, or provide emergency or non-emergency
medical services within the city unless the ambulance service and each ambulance vehicle
are properly licensed, permitted, and inspected in accordance with all applicable
requirements of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health,
Office of Emergency Medical Services.

All ambulances operating within the city shall remain in full compliance with all applicable
state laws, rules, regulations, standards, and protocols governing the licensing, inspection,
staffing, equipment, maintenance, and operation of ambulances, as the same may be
amended from time to time. Proof of current state licensure and inspection shall be
provided to the city upon request. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-71. Ambulance equipment safety.
All ambulances operating within the City shall be equipped, supplied, and maintained in
full compliance with all medical equipment and safety requirements established by the
State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency
Medical Services, including but not limited to required medical equipment,
communications capabilities, sanitation standards, and safety features, as such
requirements may be amended from time to time. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-72. Fees.
Fees authorized by federal law and regulations, including regulations and guidance of the
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are permissible.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-73. Radio dispatcher procedure.
(a) In the event an owner received a private call for ambulance service which is of an
emergency nature, said owner shall follow the Private Ambulance Policy 3080(b). It shall
be unlawful for a private ambulance attendant or owner to make an emergency ambulance
call on the city streets without:

(1) Having been requested by a private individual.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-74. General vehicular procedure in emergency situation.
(a) When the driver of any ambulance has reasonable grounds to believe that an
emergency exists, the driver of the ambulance may:

(1) Park the ambulance or stand in any place in order to provide medical services
irrespective of the otherwise applicable provisions of law, ordinance or regulations;
(2) Proceed with warning devices operating past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only
after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits permitted by law, ordinance or regulation; provided,
however, that any governing directives issued by the city's chief of police are obeyed and
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(4) Disregard, with warning devices operating, laws, ordinances and regulations governing
directions or movements or turning in specified directions.

(b) The foregoing provision shall not operate to relieve the driver of any ambulance from
the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions
protect the driver from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of
others. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-75. Duties of the fire chief.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the fire chief to:

(1) Administer the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Investigate or cause his or her designee to investigate all complaints involving any type
of ambulance service within the city and take appropriate action where necessary.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-76. Professional conduct.
Paramedics, EMTs, drivers, dispatch personnel and all other personnel employed by the
owner hereunder, including all persons involved in billing and collection activities, shall, at
all times, conduct themselves in a professional manner as generally described in the
"Rules for Ambulance Attendant." (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-77—6-85. Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORT

Sec. 6-86. Private company used for nonemergencies.
In order to provide maximum ALS/emergency medical coverage for the citizens of the city,
the fire department shall inform individuals who request nonemergency transport when
contacting 911 that they must contact a private ambulance company or use alternative
forms of transportation. All nonemergency transport shall have access to TDDs and other
auxiliary aids and services to assist disabled persons who use the service.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-87. Reimbursement of nonemergency ambulance transport.
Private ambulance service shall be responsible for the billing and collection of fees from
private transported individuals. The city will not compensate private ambulance services
for private ambulance transportation services rendered. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-
22)

Sec. 6-88. Reserved.

Sec. 6-89. Disposition of the deceased.
(a) Transport of individuals that are obviously dead, where the death is not of a suspicious
nature and not under investigation by any law enforcement agency shall be the
responsibility of the family of the deceased. Arrangements may be made with a private
ambulance service or funeral home for transport. Where family of the deceased cannot be
located the transport of the body shall be coordinated with the county medical examiner's
office.
(b) Transport of deceased individuals where the deaths are being investigated by a local
law enforcement agency shall be the responsibility of that agency.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds
moved to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Woods

Councilmember Reynolds moved to amend the ordinance as follows:

SECTION I: Chapter 6 of the Mobile City Code is hereby amended to read, in its entirety,
as follows:

 Chapter 6 AMBULANCES AND OTHER MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

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 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 6-1. Purpose.
In order to lessen congestion caused by emergency vehicles on the public streets, to
facilitate the prompt dispatch of emergency ambulances when needed to protect life and
health, and to further promote health, safety and welfare of its citizens, it is hereby declared
that the city designates the city fire department as the advanced life support/emergency
ambulance provider for all 911 calls within the city limits pursuant to the procedures
hereinafter stated. After careful consideration in order to lessen congestion by emergency
vehicles on the public streets, to secure safety of pedestrians and vehicles using the public
streets and thoroughfares, and additionally because the public necessity requires that
such regulations be adopted to preserve and enforce the health, safety and welfare, and
the good order and security of the city and its inhabitants, the rules and regulations of
private ambulances and municipal emergency ambulances in the city as set out herein are
hereby established by the city council exercising sound legislative judgement.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms, phrases and their derivations
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed thereto by this article:

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 06-030-2022, adopted June 7, 2022, amended the Code by, in
effect, repealing former ch. 6, §§ 6-1—6-9, 6-16—6-20, 6-31—6-37, 6-48—6-54, 6-66—
6-77, 6-86, 6-87, and 6-89, and adding a new ch. 6. Former ch. 6 pertained to similar
subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 06-050, adopted July 23, 1991; Ord. No. 06-
067, adopted September 1, 1992; Ord. No. 01-044, adopted July 6, 1993; Ord. No. 06-
046, adopted July 6, 1993; Ord. No. 06-069, adopted October 25, 1994; Ord. No. 06-049,
adopted September 26, 2000; Ord. No. 06-054, adopted October 1, 2002; Ord. No. 06-
017-2005, adopted February 22, 2005; Ord. No. 06-036-2005, adopted April 26, 2005;
Ord. No. 06-012-2007, adopted April 10, 2007; Ord. No. 06-049-2016, adopted September
27, 2016; and Ord. No. 06-028-2018, adopted October 9, 2018.
Cross reference(s)—Taxicabs, ch. 59; wrecker services and wrecker rotation list, ch. 63.

Advanced life support (ALS) shall mean the provision of life saving, stabilizing and
supportive emergency medical procedures by firemedics and paramedics that are
complex and invasive in nature.

Alabama Gulf Emergency Medical Services System Inc. (AGEMSS) shall mean the
regional EMS committee as mandated by state law.

Ambulance shall mean any motor vehicle constructed, reconstructed, arranged, equipped
or used for the purpose of transporting ill, sick, injured or individuals in need of or
requesting medical attention.

Ambulance call shall mean the act of proceeding with an ambulance for the purpose of
transporting any patient for compensation.

(1) Emergency shall mean a response to a call in which it is believed that the imminent
loss of life or limb will result. To be accomplished with use of all warning devices and lights.
(2) Urgent shall mean a response to a call which does not require the use of all haste but
does need to be achieved expeditiously. Warning devices may be used judiciously.
(3) Nonemergency shall mean a response that does not require the use of warning devices
including, but not limited to interhospital transfers, discharges to home, visits to physicians'
offices and the transport of the deceased patients to funeral homes.

Ambulance attendant shall mean any person licensed as an EMT who has the duty of
performing or assisting in the performance of an ambulance call.

Basic life support (BLS) shall mean the provision of life saving, stabilizing and supportive
emergency medical procedures by EMTs and firemedics that are simple and non-invasive
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Certificate shall mean a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

Certified Provider shall mean an ambulance for hire company holding a Certificate as
defined in this section.

City shall mean all areas within the corporate limits of the City of Mobile, Alabama.

City council shall mean the city council of the City of Mobile, Alabama.

Driver shall mean any EMT who drives or attempts to drive any ambulance and who is
responsible for the safe transport of the patient and ambulance attendant(s) to and from
emergency scenes and the hospital.

Emergency medical technician (EMT) shall mean ambulance personnel with current
certification and licensure from the Alabama Department of Public Health as a basic or
specially skilled emergency medical technician. This individual may also be referred to as
an ambulance attendant.

Emergency physicians advisory board (EPAB) shall mean an advisory board established
herein which will recommend medical protocols, regulations and performance standards
related to the medical and clinical aspects of ambulance service in the city.

Emergency vehicle operator shall mean an ambulance driver with all of the following
qualifications; (1) valid drivers license; (2) current emergency vehicle operations certificate
from an approved course, maintained at all times in the emergency medical provider
service's employee file; (3) current approved CPR card; (4) certificate of completion from
a Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Responder Curriculum Course, or
from the Alabama Fire College Emergency Care Provider Course.

EMS dispatch center shall mean the central communications center from which all E-911
dispatches originate.

EPAB director shall mean the licensed physician appointed by the EPAB to serve as
administrative officer in carrying out the duties and powers of the EPAB.

Fire chief shall mean the chief of the fire department of the City of Mobile, Alabama or his
or her duly authorized representative.

Fire department shall mean the fire department of the City of Mobile, Alabama.

Firemedic shall mean an EMT-P/firefighter employed by the fire department.

Firemedic ambulance shall mean any motor vehicle operated by the city fire department
that meets the criteria for advanced life support/emergency ambulance.

Interfacility emergency ALS transfer shall mean the transfer of a patient requiring
advanced paramedic skill such as the administration of TPA from one facility to another
where more advanced procedures are to be performed.

Medical control, off-line shall mean a physician holding a current license from the state
medical license commissioner, who provides medical guidance and who oversees and
provides quality assurance and medical liaison for an emergency medical service.

Medical control, on-line shall mean direction given ambulance personnel by a base station
physician through direct voice contact, with or without vital signs and/or telemetry, as
required by applicable medical protocols.

Medical control physician shall mean a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state,
knowledgeable in the applicable medical protocols, radio procedure and general operating
policies of the Southwest Alabama Regional Emergency Medical Services Region, the city
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shall, subject to the provisions of this code take medical direction in person, by radio, or
by remote communications device.

Medical protocol shall mean any diagnosis-specific or problem-oriented written statement
of standard procedure, or algorithm, promulgated by the EPAB and approved by the state
EMS committee as the normal standard of pre-hospital care for a given clinical condition.

Medical review shall mean a monthly review of ambulance reports and procedures by the
offline medical control for quality assurance purposes.

Mutual aid call shall mean a request for emergency ambulance service issued by an
ambulance dispatcher in one political jurisdiction to an ambulance dispatcher or
ambulance crew in a neighboring political jurisdiction.

Owner shall mean a person or entity engaged in business as the owner, manager, officer
or proprietor of a company, firm or organization providing private ambulance service within
the city.

Paramedic shall mean a person licensed by the state as an emergency medical technician
paramedic.

Private ambulance shall mean any motor vehicle meeting the criteria designated by this
chapter for ambulances which are owned and operated by a company or corporation doing
business within the city.

State shall mean the State of Alabama.

State EMS committee shall mean the committee appointed by the state department of
public health for the purpose of regulating emergency medical services in the state.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-3. Penalty.
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 6 of the city
Code, shall be punished as prescribed in chapter 1, article II, division 2, section 1-31 et
seq., city Code
(b) Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Continuing violations
of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense each day the violation is in existence.
(c) This section shall not serve to limit any other remedies available to the city in law or
equity.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-4. Other state laws and regulations.
No portion of this chapter shall be construed in such a manner which is inconsistent with
any federal, state or local law or regulations.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-5. Certificate, permits and fees required.
No company shall operate an ambulance for hire on any street of the city without first
having obtained from the city council a certificate declaring that the public convenience
and necessity require such an operation, except as provided herein. No person shall
operate an ambulance for hire on any street of the city without having first obtained a
business license from the city revenue department. All certificates and permits which are
issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are nontransferable. Any company
lawfully operating an ambulance for hire service within the city, with the city’s authorization,
on the effective date of this amendment shall automatically be issued a certificate on the
effective date of this amendment. Nothing herein shall relieve the obligation of any
ambulance company issued a certificate on the effective date of this ordinance from the
company’s obligation to seek renewal of the certificate upon the expiration of the certificate
as set forth in Division 1.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

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All ambulances owned and operated by governmental entities, such as the city, the county
and the state, including state subdivisions or instrumentalities, shall be exempt from the
certificate, permit, business license and fee requirements of this chapter, but not from the
vehicle safety and personnel training requirements herein. This exemption applies to any
subdivision or instrumentality of the State of Alabama that provides transport of patients
between facilities it owns and operates within the city limits. In the event that other Certified
Providers are unavailable for a period exceeding sixty (60) minutes from either the time a
Certified Provider receives a request for immediate service, or the time of a scheduled
transport, as is applicable, or if the Certified Provider rejects a request for service and/or
transport, government-owned and operated ambulances that meet all applicable state
licensure, staffing, and operational requirements may transport patients to any medically
appropriate destination. Specialty ambulances solely for the purposes of neonatal and
pediatric transports owned by governmental entities are exempted. Entities exempted
under this section shall submit a Quarterly Report to the MFRD District Chief of EMS no
later than the fifth (5th) business day of January, April, July, and October, covering the
previous quarter. Reports must be provided in an editable electronic format and include
the following data elements:

a. Report Title Format: Institution Name_Quarter_Year;
b. Transport Service Name;
c. Date of Transport;
d. Time of Trasport;
e. Transport Destination Type; and
f. Total Number of transports.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-7. Firemedic ambulance service.
(a) The fire department will determine the patient category of all individuals at the time a
call is received from 911based upon medical protocol.
(b) Upon receipt of a call from 911, the fire department shall provide emergency medical
treatment and transportation with regard to the patient and shall not refuse transport of
any patient requiring category I (ALS/emergency) treatment to a hospital within the city;
regardless of the patient's insurance status or ability to pay.
(c) The fire department will dispatch Certified Providers to respond to category II
(BLS/urgent) calls on a rotating basis.
(d) The fire department will direct callers with category III (non-emergency) to alternative
forms of transportation.
(e) A firemedic ambulance may transport any patient from a special event as deemed
appropriate by the firemedic and/or on-line medical control, regardless of the patient's
transport category. The fee for the transport will be charged to the patient.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-8. Private ambulance ALS—Duties and responsibilities.
Private ambulance services within the city shall have the following ALS/emergency duties
and responsibilities:
(1) Comply with the requirements of all directives, rules and protocols approved or
recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical
Services, the State Committee of Public Health and any other applicable city, state, and
federal protocols, regulations, rules and statutes.
(2) Patients who, during routine nonemergency transport, develop problems that require
ALS procedures.
(3) Continuation of ALS initiated outside the city limits and to a facility inside the city.
(4) Transport of those emergency patients who desire private ambulance service and who
directly call the private organization to transport the individual to the facility of his or her
choice.
(5) Interfacility transport of emergency ALS patients.
(6) Comply with Sec. 6-67.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-9. Unlawful operation and prohibited acts.
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(1) Follow any police car or fire apparatus which is traveling in response to an emergency
call on the streets of the city or to follow any ambulance to or near the scene or an
emergency call on the streets of the city.

(2) Solicit on the streets of the city the business of transporting injured or sick persons.
This prohibition shall not be construed to prohibit lawful advertisements.

(3) All persons and entities are prohibited from using, disclosing, publishing, or acting
upon the existence, contents, substance, purpose, or meaning of any communication
concerning traffic accidents or emergency incidents transmitted by or between law
enforcement, fire department, emergency dispatch, or other public safety personnel, for
the purpose of soliciting business, obtaining patients, securing service contracts, or
otherwise deriving any financial or commercial benefit for themselves or another.

In addition, no person or entity shall disclose, publish, or use any personally identifying,
medical, or other private information concerning any individual involved in an emergency
incident that is obtained through such communications.

Nothing herein shall prohibit any person from lawfully monitoring or receiving publicly
accessible emergency service communications, or from reporting or discussing the
general occurrence of traffic accidents, fires, or other emergency incidents.

(4) Use a uniform, insignia, badge, title, identification card or vehicle marking that so
closely resembles or mimics those of the fire department as to confuse the public.

(5) Own or cause to be operated an ambulance on any street of the city without first having
obtained a permit thereof in accordance with this chapter or unless exempted therefrom
by the provisions of this chapter.

(6) Request the services of any ambulance which is not licensed or permitted in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter or exempted therefrom by the provision of
this chapter.

(7) Perform duties as an ambulance attendant (EMT, A-EMT, or paramedic) without an
active Alabama license from the State of Alabama.

(8) Give false information to induce the dispatch of an ambulance.

(9) Own or cause to be operated an ambulance on any street of the city without complying
with the ambulance service policy of the fire department, including requirements to
respond to BLS calls from the city dispatcher. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-10 Emergency Authority to Request Ambulance and EMS Resources
The purpose of this Section is to protect life and public safety by authorizing rapid
deployment of emergency medical services resources during major emergencies,
disasters, or mass-casualty incidents occurring within or affecting the city.

(a) The fire chief, or the chief’s designee in the chain of command, is hereby authorized to
request service from available Certified Providers when, in the fire chief’s judgment and in
the interest of public safety, such action is reasonably necessary to respond to:

(1) Natural disasters, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or severe
storms;
(2) Mass-casualty incidents, including but not limited to mass shootings, large fires,
structural collapses, hazardous materials incidents, or transportation accidents involving
multiple victims;
(3) Public health or safety emergencies resulting in a need for medical surge capacity; or
(4) Any other large-scale emergency posing an immediate threat to life requiring resources
beyond the city’s routinely available EMS capabilities.
(b) In the event the fire chief or the chief’s designee makes the determination that a
request pursuant to Sec. 6-10(a) is necessary the fire chief may also:
(1) Request assistance from Certified Providers;

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(2) Coordinate with county, regional, or state emergency management and EMS agencies;
(3) Direct staging locations, patient distribution, and operational assignments consistent
with applicable medical control and incident command protocols; and
(4) Integrate responding EMS resources into the incident command structure.

Secs. 6-11 Special events.
Sponsors/planners of special events to be held in the city limits with an attendance of five
thousand (5,000) or more, must submit an application with the City of Mobile Events
Department. The event sponsor/planner shall be responsible for paying the cost for MFRD
personnel at a rate prescribed in the City of Mobile Event Services Guide, plus any
additional fees incurred by the fire department. The fire department may at its discretion
adjust this rate to cover increases, if any, in costs and may, in addition, adjust its fees
based on costs incurred for the special event. Payment arrangements for any special
events coverage shall be made as prescribed in the City of Mobile Event Services Guide

For events that are partially sponsored by the city in conjunction with other entities, the
other entities shall be responsible for reimbursing the city personnel overtime cost for each
individual MFRD employee working the event for the total number of hours worked
including pre-event briefings and post event debriefings. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the requirements of this section shall not apply to any special event held on property
owned or operated by the State of Alabama, including events hosted by public institutions
of higher education.

Secs. 6-12. Response Time and Requirements for Calls.
(a) All calls dispatched to a Certified Provider by the EMS dispatch center shall be rotated
among the Certified Providers.
(b) Certified Providers shall respond to any call dispatched to a Certified Provider by the
EMS dispatch center within the City limits of Mobile in the time required by the ambulance
service policy of the City fire rescue department.
(c) Certified Providers may not divert from any call assigned by the EMS dispatch center.
(d) Certified Providers shall provide an available response unit to the City fire rescue
department requests no less than ninety percent (90%) of the time, measured over the
applicable reporting period by the City’s fire rescue department. This Response Reliability
Percentage shall be calculated by dividing the total calls for which the Certified Provider
provided an available response unit by the total calls dispatched to the Certified Provider.
(e) When the Certified Provider is dispatched to a scene under the charge of the Mobile
Fire Rescue Department or Mobile Police Department, the Certified Provider will comply
with the directions of the officer in charge.
(f) Inability or failure of the Certified Provider to provide an immediate response to a call
dispatched to the Certified Provider by the EMS dispatch center will count against the
Certified Provider's availability compliance for the month, even if another Certified Provider
responds within the prescribed response time.
(g) Each Certified Provider shall be entitled, upon request, to the date, time, and 911
incident report number for each incident in which the Certified Provider was not able to
provide an available response unit for purposes of calculating the Response Reliability
Percentage.
(h) If any Certified Provider fails to meet the Response Reliability Percentage for any two
(2) consecutive months or any four (4) months in any one-year period, the Certified
Provider will be in default of the requirements of this ordinance. The Certified Provider is
entitled to notice of such default. The fire chief, or his or her duly authorized designee,
may institute proceedings as set forth in 6-37 upon default by a Certified Provider.
6-13—6-30. Reserved.


 ARTICLE II. PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 6-31. When certificates not needed.
No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be required for any person
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(1) Rendering assistance during any catastrophe or major emergency when the
ambulances authorized to operate in the city by certificate are either insufficient in number,
or inadequate for any other reason, as determined by the fire chief or fire dispatch center;

(2) Operating an ambulance brought in solely for the purpose of a drill or training exercise;

(3) Operating any ambulance rendering requested assistance currently authorized by the
city in cases of disaster or major emergency pursuant to provisions of a mutual aid
agreement approved by the city.

(4) Traveling through the city, or the transporting of patients who are picked up beyond the
limits of the city to locations within the city and returning those patients to their point of
pickup. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-32. Application for certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Applications for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an
ambulance within the city shall be in writing, signed and sworn to by the applicant, and
shall be filed with the fire chief of the city or his/her duly authorized representative. The
application shall be on a form prescribed by the fire chief and shall contain at least the
following:

(1) The name and address of the applicant and the trade name under which the applicant
does or proposes to do business; if the applicant is an individual, the name, age and
address of the applicant and the length of time the applicant has resided in the city; or if a
partnership or association, the business name thereof and the name, age and address of
each partner and the length of time each partner has resided in the city; or if a corporation,
the names and addresses of all officers and directors of such corporation.

(2) The number of vehicles the applicant desires to operate and the class, size, design
and color scheme of each vehicle.

(3) Whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of any crimes directly or indirectly
related to the duties and responsibilities of operating ambulances.

(4) Whether or not the applicant, his/her or its associates or employees have any claims
or judgments against them for damages resulting from the negligent operation of an
ambulance, or any other vehicle.

(5) The financial ability of the applicant to comply with the provisions of the chapter.

(6) The nature and character of the service that the applicant proposes to render; the facts
showing the demand for such service; the experience that the applicant has had in
rendering such service and the period of time, if any, that he or it has rendered it in the
city.

(7) Documentation from the applicant's insurance carrier, stating that the insurance
required hereunder is available to the applicant and that such coverage is or will be
provided prior to the issuance by the fire chief of the certificate to operate hereunder,
naming the City as an additional insured.

(8) Agreement to comply with the ambulance service policy of the city fire department
including all requirements for responding to BLS calls from the city dispatcher.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-33. Investigation of applications.
Upon receipt of a properly filed application for a private ambulance service certificate of
public convenience and necessity the fire chief shall cause an investigation to be made of
the information provided in the application to determine if it is accurate and complete.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-34. Public hearings upon the public convenience and necessity of issuing
such certificate.

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(a) Upon receipt of the written investigative report provided for in section 6-33, the council
shall schedule a public hearing by resolution. Notice of such public hearing by the council
shall be given by publishing said notice once in a newspaper of general circulation within
the city at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for such hearing. The purpose of such
public hearing shall be to determine, among other things, the following:

(1) Whether or not the public convenience and necessity require the operation of such
ambulance or ambulances;

(2) Whether the applicant will be able to provide ambulance service of such permanence
and quality as to best serve the public interest;

(3) The experience that the applicant has had in rendering ambulance service;

(4) The past experience of the applicant in satisfying judgments, if any, to claimants as a
result of injuries received by reason of negligent operation of the ambulance;

(5) The financial ability of the applicant to respond to damages to property resulting from
the negligent operation of an ambulance;

(6) The character and condition of the ambulance(s) and capabilities of ambulance
attendant personnel to be used by the proposed ambulance business.

(b) In the event the city council finds that the public convenience and necessity require the
issuance of such a certificate and that the applicant meets the required qualifications and
will be able to give proper and adequate service in the best interest of the inhabitants of
the city, the mayor shall direct the fire chief to issue a certificate of public convenience and
necessity to the applicant; said certificate of public convenience and necessity shall state
any restrictions mandated by the city council, including but not limited to time periods and
number of authorized ambulances.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-35. Form, contents, and issuance of certificate.
(a) Every certificate issued hereunder shall be authorized by the city council and the
mayor, signed by the fire chief, and attested by the city clerk and shall contain, in addition
to the name and address of the applicant, the number of vehicles authorized to be
operated pursuant to such certificate along with any time limits which may be applicable.
(b) The fire chief, upon receiving direction from the mayor to issue a certificate to an
applicant for the operation of ambulances hereunder, shall issue such certificate to the
applicant. A copy of every certificate issued shall be filed with and maintained by the fire
department and the city clerk's office.
(c) The term of a certificate will be up to ten (10) years.
(d) A certificate may be renewed by following the application procedures in this division 1,
provided the fire chief may waive investigation under section 6-33.
(e) Any provider with an approved certificate wishing to stop providing services within
the City of Mobile must provide 30 days written notice to the Fire Chief
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-36. Causes of revocation, alteration or suspension of certificate or permit.
Every certificate or ambulance permit issued hereunder shall be subject to revocation,
alteration or suspension by the city if any of the following conditions should occur:

(1) The public convenience and necessity no longer warrant such operation;

(2) The Certified Provider has refused to render the full service authorized by his/her/its
certificate;

(3) The owner or Certified Provider has been convicted of a crime which directly relates to
the duties and responsibilities of the certified occupation;
(4) The certificate was obtained by an application in which any material fact was
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(5) The Certified Provider has persisted in permitting his/her/its motor vehicles to be
operated in violation of any law;

(6) The Certified Provider has willfully and knowingly violated or failed to comply with any
of the provisions hereof;

(7) The Certified Provider or his/her/its agent has, without good cause, induced or sought
to induce a change of destination to or from a hospital or other place specified by the
person hiring the ambulance;

(8) The Certified Provider or his/her/its agent has allowed the service to be operated in a
negligent manner;

(9) The insurance coverage required herein has been cancelled, reduced, withdrawn,
suspended or terminated;

(10) The Certified Provider has allowed any of his/her/its vehicles or equipment to
become damaged, deteriorated or unclean to the extent that it is unsatisfactory for public
use;

(11) The Certified Provider fails to comply with the terms of this chapter, including but
not limited to failure;
a. To maintain the financial ability to comply with the requirements of this chapter;
b. To respond to category II (BLS/urgent) calls as required by the fire department; or
c. To comply with the ambulance service policy of the city fire rescue department; or
d. To comply with any limitations imposed by the city council in the certificate;

(12) The Certified Provider has failed to comply with applicable federal, state or local
laws or regulations. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-37. Procedure for revocation, alteration or suspension of certificate or permit.
The fire chief, or his or her duly authorized designee, may at any time give notice in writing
to the certificate or permit holder or person in control of the operation and maintenance of
such ambulance service and the city clerk's office that the certificate issued for the
operation and maintenance of such ambulance service has been suspended or revoked.
The notice shall outline the reason or reasons for suspension or revocation. The notice of
suspension or revocation shall become final ten (10) days after the notice of suspension
or revocation is received unless on or before the expiration of such ten (10) days the
certificate holder shall file within the city clerk's office or the fire chief a written notice of
appeal of such suspension or revocation. The appeal shall operate as a stay of suspension
or revocation of the certificate until such time as the city council shall grant a hearing and
make a final adjudication which shall be appealable to the circuit court of the county. This
hearing before the city council will be held in a reasonable time.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-38—6-45. Reserved.

 DIVISION 2. VEHICLE AND PERSONNEL

Secs. 6-46, 6-47. Reserved.

Sec. 6-48. Ambulance attendant personnel and qualifications.
No person shall perform duties as an ambulance attendant within the city unless that
person holds a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced
Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT) or Paramedic license issued by the State of
Alabama, as required by state law. All ambulance attendants within the city shall perform
duties and provide patient care strictly within the scope of practice authorized by the State
of Alabama for their level of licensure or certification. Ambulance attendants shall further
comply with all medical directives, rules, regulations, standing orders, protocols, and
guidelines approved, adopted, or otherwise recognized by the State of Alabama, as the
same may be amended from time to time. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)


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Secs. 6-49—6-65. Reserved.

 ARTICLE III. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

Sec. 6-66. Central place of business.
Each Certified Provider shall maintain a central place of business with at least one (1)
properly listed telephone for receiving all calls for ambulance service, where all business
records and daily manifests herein required shall be maintained and available upon
request and be generally responsible for the conduct and operation of its ambulance(s).
Each Certified Provider shall, in writing, immediately notify the fire chief of any change of
the business address or of the telephone number where said Certified Provider may be
contacted at all times. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-67. Certified Providers recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
(a) All Certified Providers shall submit a Monthly Performance and Compliance Report by
the fifth (5th) business day of each month to the MFRD District Chief of EMS.
(b) The report must include the following data points regarding calls received by a Certified
Provider from the EMS dispatch center, the number of:
i. Total requests
ii. Cancelled calls
iii. Responses exceeding 25 minutes
iv. Calls without unit availability
v. Completed transports
vi. Patient refusals

(c) The report must include the following data points regarding direct requests to the
Certified Provider for transfer by ambulance, the number of:
i. Interfacility transfers / hospital discharges that originate within the city limits
ii. Direct requests (Emergency)
iii. Direct requests (Non-emergency)
iv. Body pickups (within the city limits)
v. Transport calls without unit availability

(d) The Monthly Performance and Compliance Report shall be submitted in an editable
electronic format (e.g., .XLSX) use standardized terminology for response modes and
dispositions, and contain, for each call dispatched to a Certified Provider by the EMS
dispatch center:
i. Report Title Format: Provider Name_Month_Year
ii. Incident Number per Active 911 (i.e. F2506250001)
iii. Unit ID
iv. Times (Dispatch, Enroute, Staged, On-Scene, Transport)
v. Transport Destination (if applicable)
vi. Response Mode
vii. Call Disposition

(e) All records and reports required to be prepared and maintained by Certified Providers
shall be maintained and made available as herein required for a period of six (6) years
following the date of service. Records shall be provided at the listed intervals but shall also
be made available immediately to the Fire Chief or their designee upon request.

(f) Failure to maintain and transmit records as set forth in this Section shall constitute a
violation of this Chapter and may subject the ambulance service to suspension or
revocation of its authorization to operate within the city, in addition to any other penalties
or remedies provided by law. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-68. Patient Care Surfaces.
Ambulance services and attendants shall ensure that all patient care surfaces within an
ambulance are handled in accordance with all applicable medical directives, rules,
regulations, standards, infection control guidelines, and protocols approved, adopted, or
otherwise recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency
Medical Services, as the same may be amended from time to time.(Ord. No. 06-030-2022,
§ I, 6-7-22)

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Sec. 6-69. Attendants required.
No ambulance shall operate or transport a patient within the city unless staffed with at
least the minimum number and level of attendants required by all applicable medical
directives, rules, regulations, standing orders, protocols, and guidelines approved,
adopted, or otherwise recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Each required attendant shall be properly licensed or certified at the level required for the
services being provided and shall function within his or her authorized scope of practice.
Operation of an ambulance without the required minimum staffing shall constitute a
violation of this Chapter and may result in suspension or revocation of the provider’s
authorization to operate within the city, in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-70. Standards of vehicle and equipment.
No ambulance shall operate, transport patients, or provide emergency or non-emergency
medical services within the city unless the ambulance service and each ambulance vehicle
are properly licensed, permitted, and inspected in accordance with all applicable
requirements of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health,
Office of Emergency Medical Services.

All ambulances operating within the city shall remain in full compliance with all applicable
state laws, rules, regulations, standards, and protocols governing the licensing, inspection,
staffing, equipment, maintenance, and operation of ambulances, as the same may be
amended from time to time. Proof of current state licensure and inspection shall be
provided to the city upon request.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-71. Ambulance equipment safety.
All ambulances operating within the City shall be equipped, supplied, and maintained in
full compliance with all medical equipment and safety requirements established by the
State of Alabama, including but not limited to required medical equipment,
communications capabilities, sanitation standards, and safety features, as such
requirements may be amended from time to time. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-72. Fees.
Fees authorized by federal law and regulations, including regulations and guidance of the
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are permissible. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I,
6-7-22)

Sec. 6-73. Radio dispatcher procedure.
(a) In the event a Certified Provider receives a private call for ambulance service which is
of an emergency nature, the Certified Provider shall maintain all records required under

Sec. 6-67 regarding such call.
(b) It shall be unlawful for a private ambulance attendant or Certified Provider to make an
emergency ambulance call on the city streets without:
(1) Having been requested by a private individual.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-74. General vehicular procedure in emergency situation.
(a) When the driver of any ambulance has reasonable grounds to believe that an
emergency exists, the driver of the ambulance may:
(1) Park the ambulance or stand in any place in order to provide medical services
irrespective of the otherwise applicable provisions of law, ordinance or regulations;

(2) Proceed with warning devices operating past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only
after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits permitted by law, ordinance or regulation; provided,
however, that any governing directives issued by the city's chief of police are obeyed and
that life and property are not endangered thereby;

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(4) Disregard, with warning devices operating, laws, ordinances and regulations governing
directions or movements or turning in specified directions.

(b) The foregoing provision shall not operate to relieve the driver of any ambulance from
the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions
protect the driver from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of
others. (Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-75. Duties of the fire chief.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the fire chief to:

(1) Administer the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Investigate or cause his or her designee to investigate all complaints involving any type
of ambulance service within the city and take appropriate action where necessary.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-76. Professional conduct.
Paramedics, EMTs, drivers, dispatch personnel and all other personnel employed by the
Certified Provider hereunder, including all persons involved in billing and collection
activities, shall, at all times, conduct themselves in a professional manner as generally
described in the "Rules for Ambulance Attendant."
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Secs. 6-77—6-85. Reserved.

 ARTICLE IV. NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORT

Sec. 6-86. Private company used for nonemergencies.
In order to provide maximum ALS/emergency medical coverage for the citizens of the city,
the fire department shall inform individuals who request nonemergency transport when
contacting 911 that they must contact a private ambulance company or use alternative
forms of transportation. All nonemergency transport shall have access to TDDs and other
auxiliary aids and services to assist disabled persons who use the service.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-87. Reimbursement of nonemergency ambulance transport.
Private ambulance service shall be responsible for the billing and collection of fees from
private transported individuals. The city will not compensate private ambulance services
for private ambulance transportation services rendered.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

Sec. 6-88. Reserved.

Sec. 6-89. Disposition of the deceased.
(a) Transport of individuals that are obviously dead, where the death is not of a suspicious
nature and not under investigation by any law enforcement agency shall be the
responsibility of the family of the deceased. Arrangements may be made with a private
ambulance service or funeral home for transport. Where family of the deceased cannot be
located the transport of the body shall be coordinated with the county medical examiner's
office.
(b) Transport of deceased individuals where the deaths are being investigated by a local
law enforcement agency shall be the responsibility of that agency.
(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

The move was seconded by Councilmember Woods and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The Presiding Officer declared the amendment adopted.



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The Presiding Officer called for the vote on the original motion as amended, following
comments from Councilmember Woods and Small the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer
declared the ordinance adopted as amended.

CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4800 MOFFETT ROAD. The
following ordinance which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 21, 2026
and was held over until the regular meeting of April 28, 2026, was called up by the
Presiding Officer.

ORDINANCE: 64-019-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOBILE ON THE 12TH DAY OF JULY 2022, SAID ORDINANCE BEING
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE

WHEREAS, a Planning Approval was approved on March 1, 2018, allowing the expansion
of a water treatment plant in an R-1, Single-Family Residential District, on property located
at 4800 Moffett Road and described as follows:

LOT 1 MAWSS STICKNEY PLANT OFFICE SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED ON THE
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2021021258 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE
COURT RECORDS, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA.

WHEREAS, on December 10, 2025, the owner of said property applied for a Major
Modification of a previously approved Planning Approval allowing the expansion of a water
treatment plant in an R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to allow the expansion of a
water treatment plant in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Suburban District.

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Major
Modification of February 19, 2026, and recommended approval of the Major Modification
of the Planning Approval subject to the following conditions:

1. Submission of a revised site plan, prior to the application being forwarded to the City
Council, depicting all existing and proposed site improvements, consistent with the
previously approved Planning Approval. At a minimum, the site plan shall include:

 • Total lot area in square feet and acres;
 • The footprint and square footage of all buildings, tanks, clarifiers, processing
 facilities, and structures;
 • Zoning district information;
 • Parking layout and total number of spaces;
 • Traffic circulation and access;
 • All streets along with the site has frontage, including existing rights-of-way;
 • The site’s legal description or recorder plat reference;
 • A graphic scale and north arrow; and
 • All required notes, including a note stating that future development or
 redevelopment may require additional Planning Approval and/or PUD
 modifications, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and City
 Council; and

2. Submission of an AutoCAD (.dwg) file, prior to the application being forwarded to the
City Council, of the revised site plan meeting the Planning and Zoning Department’s
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed modification:

 a) Is consistent with all applicable requirements of this Chapter;
 b) Is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood;
 c) Will not impede the orderly development and improvement of surrounding property;
 d) Having considered the applicable factors the request will not adversely affect the
 health, safety, or welfare of persons living or working in the surrounding
 neighborhood, or be more injurious to property or improvements in the
 neighborhood;
 e) Is subject to adequate design standards to provide ingress and egress that
 minimize traffic hazards and traffic congestion on the public roads;
 f) Is not noxious or offensive by reason of emissions, vibration, noise, odor, dust,
 smoke or gas; and
 g) Shall not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
 h) Benefits Consideration. In addition, consideration was given to the City’s and the
 larger community’s best interests and the need, benefit, or public purpose of the
 proposed request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:

Section One: That the modification of the Planning Approval is hereby approved with the
following required conditions:

1. Submission of a revised site plan, prior to the application being forwarded to the City
Council, depicting all existing and proposed site improvements, consistent with the
previously approved Planning Approval. At a minimum, the site plan shall include:
 • Total lot area in square feed and acres;
 • The footprint and square footage of all buildings, tanks, clarifiers, processing
 facilities and structures;
 • Zoning district information;
 • Parking layout and total number of spaces;
 • Traffic circulation and access;
 • All streets along which the site has frontage, including existing rights-of-way;
 • The site’s legal description or recorded plat reference;
 • A graphic scale and north arrow; and
 • All required notes, including a note stating that future development or
 redevelopment may require additional Planning Approval and/or PUD
 modifications, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and City
 Council; and

2. Submission of an AutoCAD (.dwg) file, prior to the applications being forwarded to the
City Council, of the revised site plan meeting the Planning and Zoning Department’s
submittal standards.

Section Two: This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its adoption and
publication.

The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the ordinance adopted.

CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4800 MOFFETT
ROAD. The following ordinance which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of


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April 21, 2026 and was held over until the regular meeting of April 28, 2026, was called
up by the Presiding Officer.

ORDINANCE: 64-020-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOBILE ON THE 12TH DAY OF JULY 2022, SAID ORDINANCE BEING
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE

WHEREAS, a Planning Unit Development was approved on March 1, 2018, to allow
multiple buildings on a single building site, to allow construction of a new clarifier, pump
station, and associated site improvements located at 4800 Moffett Road and described as
follows:

LOT 1, MAWSS STICKNEY PLANT OFFICE SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED ON THE
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2021021258 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE
COURT RECORDS, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA.

WHEREAS, on December 10, 2025, the owner of said property applied for a Major
Modification of the Planned Unit Development allowing multiple buildings on a single
building site, to allow construction of a new clarifier, pump station, and associated site
improvements.

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Major
Modification of February 19, 2026, and recommended approval of the Major Modification
of the Planned Unit Development subject to the following conditions:

1. Submission of a revised site plan, prior to the application being forwarded to the City
Council, depicting all existing and proposed site improvements, consistent with the
previously approved Planned Unit Development. At a minimum, the site plan shall include:

 • Total lot area in square feet and acres;
 • The footprint and square footage of all buildings, tanks, clarifiers, processing
 facilities, and structures;
 • Zoning district information;
 • Parking layout and total number of spaces;
 • Traffic circulation and access;
 • All streets along with the site has frontage, including existing rights-of-way;
 • The site’s legal description or recorder plat reference;
 • A graphic scale and north arrow; and
 • All required notes, including a note stating that future development or
 redevelopment may require additional Planning Approval and/or PUD
 modifications, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and City
 Council; and

2. Submission of an AutoCAD (.dwg) file, prior to the application being forwarded to the
City Council, of the revised site plan meeting the Planning and Zoning Department’s
submittal standards.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed modification:

 a) Is consistent with all applicable requirements of this Chapter;
 b) Is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood;
 c) Will not impede the orderly development and improvement of surrounding property;
 d) Having considered the applicable factors the request will not adversely affect the
 health, safety, or welfare of persons living or working in the surrounding
 neighborhood, or be more injurious to property or improvements in the
 neighborhood;
 e) Is subject to adequate design standards to provide ingress and egress that
 minimize traffic hazards and traffic congestion on the public roads;
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 f) Is not noxious or offensive by reason of emissions, vibration, noise, odor, dust,
 smoke or gas; and
 g) Shall not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
 h) Benefits Consideration. In addition, consideration was given to the City’s and the
 larger community’s best interests and the need, benefit, or public purpose of the
 proposed request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:

Section One: That the modification of the Planned Unit Development is hereby approved
with the following required conditions:

1. Submission of a revised site plan, prior to the application being forwarded to the City
Council, depicting all existing and proposed site improvements, consistent with the
previously approved Planned Unit Development. At a minimum, the site plan shall include:
 • Total lot area in square feed and acres;
 • The footprint and square footage of all buildings, tanks, clarifiers, processing
 facilities and structures;
 • Zoning district information;
 • Parking layout and total number of spaces;
 • Traffic circulation and access;
 • All streets along which the site has frontage, including existing rights-of-way;
 • The site’s legal description or recorded plat reference;
 • A graphic scale and north arrow; and
 • All required notes, including a note stating that future development or
 redevelopment may require additional Planning Approval and/or PUD
 modifications, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and City
 Council; and

2. Submission of an AutoCAD (.dwg) file, prior to the applications being forwarded to the
City Council, of the revised site plan meeting the Planning and Zoning Department’s
submittal standards.

The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the ordinance adopted.

RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO DONOHOO CHEVROLET, LLC FOR 25
CHEVROLET TAHOE SUVS FOR MPD; $1,283,337.50. The following resolution which
was introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 21, 2026 and was held over until
the regular meeting of April 28, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-445-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:




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The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR
ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MS OFFICE 365, POWER BI, WINSERVER, VISIO, PLANNER,
TEAMS, COPILOT, AND EXCHANGE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MIT;
$458,654.48. The following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular
meeting of April 21, 2026 and was held over until the regular meeting of April 28, 2026,
was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-449-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:




The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.


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REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM CITY-WIDE STORM DRAINAGE AND PIPE PROJECT
TO MISC. DRAINAGE STORM WATER FEE FOR ON-CALL MISCELLANEOUS
DRAINANGE CONTRACT; $400,214.00. The following resolution which was introduced
and read at the regular meeting of April 21, 2026 and was held over until the regular
meeting of April 28, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 09-450-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $400,214 in Capital Project #C0052 City-Wide Storm Drain & Pipe Proj;
Alabama Municipal Trust Fund (2010); be reallocated to Capital Project #C0844 Misc
Drainage Storm Water Fee; Alabama Municipal Trust Fund (2010), to support a contract
amendment for the On-Call Miscellaneous Drainage Contract, currently in Capital Project
#C0844.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

REALLOCATE FUNDS IN THE MUNICIPAL STORM WATER FEES CAPTIAL
PROJECT TO VARIOUS STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS; $2,538,000.00.
The following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 21,
2026 and was held over until the regular meeting of April 28, 2026, was called up by the
Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 09-451-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE adopted Ordinance Number
01-024 on August 21, 2018 levying a storm water fee on Residential and Commercial
Property to support the Storm Water Management Program (MS4); and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 01-024 is now codified at Article III, Chapter 17 of the Mobile
City Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 17-47 of the Mobile City Code states:
“The storm water fees levied and collected pursuant to this division shall be deposited into
a fund known as storm water fund to be designated for expenses incurred complying with
the City’s NPDES permit for operations of its MS4, including but not limited to eliminating
floatables from and improving water quality in the rivers, streams and waterways of the
City and other storm water management activities required by the City’s storm water
management program. All amounts remaining in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall
not lapse but shall retain their dedication to storm water purposes.”
WHEREAS, the Revenue Commissioner of Mobile County assessed, collected, enforced
and remitted the fees to the City of Mobile; and
WHEREAS, in order for such funds to be utilized for the purposes set forth in Section 17-
47, the Mobile City Council desires to allocate the funds to capital projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the sum of $2,538,000.00 currently deposited in the Storm
Water fund, be allocated to Capital Project #C0446 Municipal Storm Water Fees Project
for the following Storm Water Management projects:
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The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GORAM AIR CONDITION COMPANY, INC. FOR
CONVENTION CENTER – MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS; $310,000.00. The
following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 21, 2026
and was held over until the regular meeting of April 28, 2026, was called up by the
Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 21-452-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

The authorization set forth below is expressly conditioned upon and shall not become
effective unless and until the funding transfer resolution adopted contemporaneously
herewith is approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and
attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, an Agreement by and between
the City of Mobile and the company listed below, in an amount not to exceed Three
Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00), including all contingencies and
allowances, for the work described therein, said Agreement being on file with the office of
the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.

No payment obligation shall arise unless and until funds are lawfully available and
encumbered in accordance with applicable law.

The City Council finds and determines that sufficient funds are available, appropriated,
and authorized for this purpose.

The Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement in substantially the form presented,
subject to non-substantive revisions approved as to form and legality by the City Legal
Department.

Name of Company: Goram Air Conditioning Company, Inc.

Project Name: ARTHUR R. OUTLAW CONVENTION CENTER –
 MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS

Project Number: CN-015-25

Amount: $310,000.00



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The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ROGERS & WILLARD, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF NEW CITY ANIMAL SERVICES FACILITY; $6,318,289.00. The following resolution
which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 21, 2026 and was held over
until the regular meeting of April 28, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 21-453-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Small

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor and
the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and attest,
respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a Contract, by and between the City
of Mobile, and the company listed below, for work as outlined in the contract attached
hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of said contract is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.

Name of Company: Rogers & Willard, Inc.

Project Name: City of Mobile Animal Services Facility

Project Number: BG-054-22 (C1035)

Amount: $6,318,289.00

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and following
comments from Councilmembers Reynolds, Gregory, Penn, Woods, and Small the vote
was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT
RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME. Councilmember
Gregory moved for the suspension of the rules to consider consent resolutions 37-454
through 60-464 being introduced for the first time. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Woods and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The Presiding Officer declared unanimous consent granted for the items.

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL
RETAIL – MORE THAN 30 DAYS LICENSE TO COURTYARD MOBILE; 1000 W. I-65
SERVICE ROAD S. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.


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RESOLUTION: 37-454-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Fleming

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the following
application to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of Alabama, is
hereby recommended for grant of such license by said Board.

Type of application: Special Retail – More than 30 Days License

Submitted by: TEXAS HOSPITALITY FUND I LLC

Location: Courtyard Mobile
 1000 W. I-65 Service Road S.
 Mobile, Al 36609

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DECLARE THE STRUCTURE AT 357 CASSIDY STREET A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDER IT DEMOLISHED. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 40-455-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Ingram

WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 52, Article II of the Mobile City Code,
“Abatement of Unsafe Buildings and Structural Nuisances "adopted December 5, 2017,
the accessory structure at 357 CASSIDY STEET has been found by the Code Official of
the City of Mobile to be dangerous and unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance;

WHEREAS, the Code Official has identified the following factors, in accordance with
Section 4, Subsection 5 of Article II of Chapter 52, in support of the determination that the
structure is dangerous and unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance: Nuisance
Abatement Inspection Checklist/Exhibit A -No.3,4, 5, 7, 8 and 15; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council has held a public hearing to determine whether said
structure constitutes a public nuisance;

NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE that the structure at 357 CASSIDY
STREET described as:

LOT 9 SILVERHILL ADD DBK 107 NS P 19 #SEC 44 T4S R1W #MP29 02 44 0 030

Parcel Number: 29 02 44 0 030 213

Last Assessed to: WILKERSON TERRANCE J

is found and determined by the Mobile City Council to be dangerous and unsafe to the
extent that it is a public nuisance and a blighted property, and it is hereby ordered that said
structure be demolish in accordance with the terms of said Chapter 52, Article II of the
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk of the City shall mail a certified copy of this
resolution by registered or certified mail to the interested persons listed above, and a
certified copy of this resolution shall be published in the manner and as prescribed for the
publication of municipal ordinances, and a certified copy of this resolution shall also be
filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DECLARE THE STRUCTURE AT 1202 GORGAS STREET A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDER IT DEMOLISHED. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 40-456-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Small

WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 52, Article II of the Mobile City Code,
“Abatement of Unsafe Buildings and Structural Nuisances "adopted December 5, 2017,
the accessory structure at 1202 GORGAS STREET has been found by the Code Official
of the City of Mobile to be dangerous and unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance;

WHEREAS, the Code Official has identified the following factors, in accordance with
Section 4, Subsection 5 of Article II of Chapter 52, in support of the determination that the
structure is dangerous and unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance: Nuisance
Abatement Inspection Checklist/Exhibit A - No.3,4, 5,6, 7, 8 and 15; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council has held a public hearing to determine whether said
structure constitutes a public nuisance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE that the structure at 1202 GORGAS
STREET described as:

LOT 2 BLK 23 BASCOMBE TRT DBK 128 P 1 #SEC 37 T4S R1W #MP2910 37 0 006

Parcel Number: 29 10 37 0 006 004

Last Assessed to: MCCANTS LUCILLE & ANNA MASSEY

is found and determined by the Mobile City Council to be dangerous and unsafe to the
extent that it is a public nuisance and a blighted property, and it is hereby ordered that said
structure be demolish in accordance with the terms of said Chapter 52, Article II of the
Mobile City Code, "Abatement of Unsafe Buildings and Structural Nuisances."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk of the City shall mail a certified copy of this
resolution by registered or certified mail to the interested persons listed above, and a
certified copy of this resolution shall be published in the manner and as prescribed for the
publication of municipal ordinances, and a certified copy of this resolution shall also be
filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory

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Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DECLARE THE STRUCTURE AT 7310 4TH STREET A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDER IT DEMOLISHED. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 40-457-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Gregory

WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 52, Article II of the Mobile City Code,
“Abatement of Unsafe Buildings and Structural Nuisances "adopted December 5, 2017,
the accessory structure at 7310 4TH STREET has been found by the Code Official of the
City of Mobile to be dangerous and unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance;

WHEREAS, the Code Official has identified the following factors, in accordance with
Section 4, Subsection 5 of Article II of Chapter 52, in support of the determination that the
structure is dangerous and unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance: Nuisance
Abatement Inspection Checklist/Exhibit A-No.4, 5, 7, 8, 14 and 15; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council has held a public hearing to determine whether said
structure constitutes a public nuisance;

NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE that the structure at 7310 4TH
STREET described as:

THEE 50 FT OF LOT 5 BLK 2 DIXIELAND BABY FARMS ACC TO PLAT REC IN MBK
5/439 DESC AS FOLL FROM SW COR OF LOT 5 RUN ELY ALG N/L OF 4TH ST 150
FT TO POB CONT ELY ALG N/L 4TH ST 50 FT TH DEFL 90 DEG 04 MIN LT RUN NLY
ALG E/L LOT 5 80 FTTHDEFL89 DEG 56 MIN LT RUN WLY ALG N/L LOT 5 50 FT TH
DEFL 90 DEG 04 MIN LT RUN SLY & PAR TO W/L OF LOT 5 80 FTO BEG #SEC 18
T4S R2W #MP28 04 18 4 002

Parcel Number: 28 04 18 4 002 066

Last Assessed to: BROWN REBECCA

is found and determined by the Mobile City Council to be dangerous and unsafe to the
extent that it is a public nuisance and a blighted property, and it is hereby ordered that said
structure be demolish in accordance with the terms of said Chapter 52, Article II of the
Mobile City Code, "Abatement of Unsafe Buildings and Structural Nuisances."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk of the City shall mail a certified copy of this
resolution by registered or certified mail to the interested persons listed above, and a
certified copy of this resolution shall be published in the manner and as prescribed for the
publication of municipal ordinances, and a certified copy of this resolution shall also be
filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
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ASSESS COST FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS, WEED LIEN GROUP 1673. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 58-458-2026

RESOLUTION ASSESSING THE COST OF REMOVAL OF NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS
WEEDS IN FRONT OF OR ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MOBILE,
ALABAMA.

WHEREAS, an itemized report in writing has been made to the City Council of Mobile,
showing the costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds on or in front of the hereinafter
described parcels of land, a copy of such report having first been posted on the Council
Chamber door more than three days prior to the meeting at which the report was received,
and the City Council having heard the report, together with any objections which may have
been raised by any of the property owners liable to be assessed for the work of culling
such weeds, and the City Council being of the opinion that such report in all respects be
confirmed.

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE as follows:

Section 1. The amount set opposite each described parcel of real property contained in
Exhibit "A," a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and made a part hereof
as though set forth in full and known as Weed Lien Group 1673 shall constitute special
assessments against such respective parcels of land; and each such parcel of land is
hereby assessed with the amount set opposite its description; and the assessment hereby,
made and confirmed shall constitute a lien on and against each such respective parcel of
land for the amount of each respective assessment so made; and the report made to this
body of the costs of removing the noxious or dangerous weeds on or in front of the
respective parcels of land is hereby in all respects confirmed.

Section 2. It is directed that a copy of this resolution be delivered to the Tax Collector of
the City of Mobile, and it shall be his duty to add the amounts of the above respective
assessments to the next regular bills for ad valorem taxes levied against the said
respective lots and parcels of land for municipal purposes, and such amounts shall be
collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary municipal taxes are
collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties and same procedure on foreclosure
and sale as in the case of delinquency as provided for ordinary ad valorem taxes.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO LEXINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
INC., SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 60-459-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds

WHEREAS, Councilmember Reynolds wishes to appropriate $8,000.00 to Lexington
Homeowners Association, from the District 4 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, Lexington Homeowners Association, is an Alabama non-profit corporation
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WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds to private groups or corporations is proper if the City Council determines that
the same serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to Lexington
Homeowners Association will be used to assist with the neighborhood beautification.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $8,000.00 to Lexington Homeowners Association, for
the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a
public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE JAPANESE GARDEN FOUNDATION,
INC., SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 60-460-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds

WHEREAS, Councilmember Reynolds wishes to appropriate $2,500.00 to Japanese
Garden Foundation, Inc., from the District 4 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, Japanese Garden Foundation, Inc., is an Alabama non-profit corporation
which provides a service to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds to private groups or corporations is proper if the City Council determines that
the same serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to Japanese
Garden Foundation, Inc will be used to assist with the 2026 Sister City Student Exchange.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $2,500.00 to Japanese Garden Foundation, Inc., for
the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a
public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO VIA COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Gregory.


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RESOLUTION: 60-461-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Fleming

WHEREAS, Councilmember Fleming wishes to appropriate $1,000.00 to VIA Community
Center, from the District 5 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, VIA Community Center, is an Alabama non-profit corporation which provides
a service to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds to private groups or corporations is proper if the City Council determines that
the same serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to VIA Community
Center will be used to assist with the “Cheers to the Years” gala on August 20, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $1,000.00 to VIA Community Center, for the purposes
described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a public purpose
and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 60-462-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Fleming

WHEREAS, Councilmember Fleming wishes to appropriate $1,000.00 to VIA Community
Center, from the District 5 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, VIA Community Center, is an Alabama non-profit corporation which provides
a service to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds to private groups or corporations is proper if the City Council determines that
the same serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to VIA Community
Center will be used to assist with the “Cheers to the Years” gala on August 20, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $1,000.00 to VIA Community Center, for the purposes
described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a public purpose
and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:


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Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO CHARLOTTE OAKS HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC. SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 60-463-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Woods

WHEREAS, Councilmember Woods wishes to appropriate $2,500.00 to Charlotte Oaks
Homeowners Association, Inc., from the District 6 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080);
and

WHEREAS, Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., is an Alabama non-profit
corporation which provides a service to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds to private groups or corporations is proper if the City Council determines that
the same serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to Charlotte Oaks
Homeowners Association, Inc. will be used to assist with the neighborhood’s beautification
project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $2,500.00 to Charlotte Oaks Homeowners
Association, Inc. for the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the
request serves a public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment
of same.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO JAPANESE GARDEN FOUNDATION SERVES
A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was
introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 60-4614-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Woods

WHEREAS, Councilmember Woods wishes to appropriate $2,500.00 to Charlotte Oaks
Homeowners Association, Inc., from the District 6 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080);
and

WHEREAS, Charlotte Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., is an Alabama non-profit
corporation which provides a service to the community; and




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WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds to private groups or corporations is proper if the City Council determines that
the same serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to Charlotte Oaks
Homeowners Association, Inc. will be used to assist with the neighborhood’s beautification
project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $2,500.00 to Charlotte Oaks Homeowners
Association, Inc. for the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the
request serves a public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment
of same.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF CIP
RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME. Councilmember
Gregory moved for the suspension of the rules to CIP resolution 08-465 being introduced
for the first time. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The Presiding Officer declared unanimous consent granted for the items.

CIP RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO PUTTERMAN ATHLETICS, LLC FOR QUILTED
ACOUSTIC PANELS FOR LAVRETTA PARK PICKEBALL COURTS; $29,153.43. The
following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-465-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:




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The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME. Councilmember Gregory moved for the
suspension of the rules to consider resolutions 08-470, 08-471, 08-472, and 21-476 being
introduced for the first time. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and
the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The Presiding Officer declared unanimous consent granted for the items.

RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN MOBILE DISTRICT
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR BASE LINE SERVICES. The following resolution
was held over until the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 01-466-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute
and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a Base Line Services
Agreement between City of Mobile and the Downtown Mobile District Management
Corporation, in which the parties agree to supplemental services in the downtown District,
as outlined in the agreement attached hereto or one with wording substantially similar, and
made apart hereof, as though set forth in full, and to take such further action necessary to
effectuate the Agreement. A copy of said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH MATTHEW BROOKS TO PROVIDE TENNIS
TEACHING PRO FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. The following
resolution was held over until the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 01-467-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute
and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, an Agreement with
Matthew Brooks to provide Tennis Teaching Pro for Parks and Recreation Department,
compensation for work provided by the contractor will be as provided in the statement of
work but in no event should not exceed $80,000 per year as outlined in the agreement
attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of said
agreement is filed in the office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that this resolution is necessary
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AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH PEYTON HICKS TO PROVIDE TENNIS LESSONS
AND CLINICS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. The following
resolution was held over until the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 01-468-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute
and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, an Agreement with Peyton
Hickman to provide tennis lessons and clinics for Parks and Recreation Department,
compensation for work provided by the contractor will be as provided in the statement of
work but in no event shall exceed $80,000 per year as outlined in the agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of said agreement is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that this resolution is necessary
to perform essential minimum functions of the Council.

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK TRICE TO PROVIDE RACQUET STRINGER
SERVICES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. The following resolution
was held over until the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 01-469-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute
and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, an Agreement with Frank
Trice to provide racquet stringer services for Parks and Recreation Department,
compensation for work provided by the contractor will be as provided in the statement of
work but in no event shall exceed $80,000 per year as outlined in the agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of said agreement is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that this resolution is necessary
to perform essential minimum functions of the Council.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO STIVERS FORD LINCOLN INC. FOR 2025 FORD
EXPLORER SUV FOR MPD; $38,773.00. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-470-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:




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The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO CARAHSOFT FOR RENEWAL OF SAP CONCUR
TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR FINANCE; $19,197.36. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-471-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:




The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO BEST PRICE SERVICES, LLC FOR STORM
DRAINAGE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL; NORTH HAMILTON STREET TO


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CONCEPTION STREET; $29,900.00. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-472-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:




The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

RE-ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT MOUNTING UNIT – NEW
TRAINING CTR TO CAPITAL PROJECT MPD MOUNTED UNIT GRAND BAY
UPGRADES; $156,016.95. The following resolution was held over until the regular
meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 09-473-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the
sum of $ 156,016.95 in Alabama Municipal Trust (Fund 2010) be reallocated from Capital
Project #C0634 Mounting Unit – New Training CTR to C0968 MPD Mounted Unit Grand
Bay Upgrades Alabama Municipal Trust (Fund 2010).

RE-ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT ADEM TESTING TO CAPITAL
PROJECT STORMWATER MGMT MS4 PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF
MOBILE’S MS4 PROGRAM; $475,000.00. The following resolution was held over until
the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 09-474-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $475,000.00 be reallocated from Capital Project (C0771) ADEM Testing to


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Capital Project (C0391) Stormwater MGMT MS4 Program to support the City of Mobile's
MS4 Program.

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 WITH GOODWYN MILLS & CAWOOD,
INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE MOBILE CIVIC
CENTER ARENA; $62,500.00 (INCREASE). The following resolution was held over until
the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 21-475-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor and
the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and attest,
respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, Amendment Number 04 to Contract
4469, by and between the City of Mobile, and the company listed below, for work as
outlined in the contract attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full.
Whereby, the sum of $62,500.00 shall be added to the amended contract amount. A copy
of said contract is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Name of Company: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc.

Project Name: Mobile Civic Center – Improvements Master Plan

Project Number: CC-034D-22

Amount: $62,500.00 (additional amount)

AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH PL RUSSELL, LLC FOR
MOBILE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT, COOPER RIVERSIDE PARK GREAT
LAWN UPGRADES; $64,338.626. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 21-476-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor and
the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and attest,
respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, Change Order No.2 to the contract,
by and between the City of Mobile, and the company listed below, for work as outlined in
the Change Order No.2 attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full.
A copy of said executed Change Order No.2 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Name of Company: PL Russell, LLC

Project Name: Mobile Riverfront Redevelopment, Cooper Riverside Park,
 Great Lawn Upgrades

Project Number: PR-029-22

Amount: $64,338.62 (increase)

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.

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CONSIDER THE APPLICATION TO CHARLES HENRY ROAYAL II FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE A
SHUTTLE SERVICE. The following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of
May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 37-477-2026

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that pursuant to the
provisions of Ordinance #59-073, 2005, that the application of Charles H. Royal for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a shuttle service is hereby
approved. A copy of said application is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS; JOINER. The
following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of May 5, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 60-478-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mobile, that the City Attorney and the
City Council Attorney, or their respective designees, be, and they hereby are, authorized
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Mobile and the City Council of the City of Mobile,
Alabama, the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims arising out of the claims of
Marcia Joiner, as outlined in the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims. A copy of
said settlement agreement is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OF THE CITY OF MOBILE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64 (SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2, 2026)
(DISTRICT 2). The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 41-479-2026

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, that the City Clerk
be, and she hereby is, instructed to publish in a newspaper of general circulation in Mobile
County the attached NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OF
THE CITY OF MOBILE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64 OF THE
MOBILE CITY CODE, 2022, in the time and manner as set forth in said notice.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64
OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE, 2022

NOTICE is hereby given that at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Mobile
Government Plaza Auditorium, 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36644, and
pursuant to Code of Alabama § 11-52-77, the City Council for the City of Mobile will hold
a public hearing on, take public comment on, and consider an ordinance to AMEND
APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OF THE CITY OF MOBILE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64 OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE, adopted
July 12, 2022 by the City Council. All persons may be heard in opposition to or in favor
of the said ordinance at the said time and place. Government Plaza, 205 Government
Street, Mobile, Alabama 36644, serves as the City Hall for the City of Mobile.

Written comments may be submitted. Those desiring to submit written comments may
email them to cityclerk@cityofmobile.org, or may mail them to City of Mobile, City Clerk,
P.O. Box 1827, Mobile, Alabama 36633, or may deliver them to the City Clerk’s Office,
Mobile Government Plaza, Ninth Floor, 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36644.
Written comments must be received by noon on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.


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The proposed amendments to Appendix A include the establishment of the minor deviation
administrative process for staff and applicants, identifies the process for development in
SD districts, clarifies curb-cut requirements for access to parking lots from primary and
secondary frontages as well as the location of the parking lots in relation to the façade of
the principal building, clarifies the screening requirements for surface parking lots and
parking structures, reintroduces the screening requirements for rooftop equipment,
clarifies the design intent of metal fences, reintroduces signage and façade illustrative
graphics, and corrects regulatory text, typographical and reference errors and omissions.
Amendments are proposed to the following Sections of Appendix A:

Section 1. General Provisions
Section 2. Administrative Procedures
Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 5. Development Standards
Section 6. Frontage Standards
Section 7. Building Design and Material Standards
Section 9. Definitions and Rules of Construction
No amendments are proposed for Section 4. Use Regulations or Section 8.
Nonconformities

The amendments can be viewed on the City of Mobile’s website at:
https://mapformobile.org/udc/

A copy of the proposed amendments is available for public inspection in the Office of the
Mobile City Clerk on the 9th floor of Mobile Government Plaza, South Tower, 205
Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, during normal business hours.

Councilmember Ingram then moved to call for the public hearing, which move was
seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer set the
date for the public hearing as June 2, 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Penn thanked the Bay Area Women’s Coalition for hosting the Trinity
Gardens Annual Neighborhood Cleanup held on April 22 -23, 2026, at the Dotch
Community Center from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Councilmember Penn said that he was invited to be the guest speaker at Bishop State
Community College’s Men of Excellence Graduation Ceremony.

Councilmember Penn said that Spring Gala at the Dotch Community Center on Saturday,
April 25, 2026, was a great success.

Councilmember Ingram thanked Matt Anderson, Director of Public Services, and his team
for inviting her to attend a ride a long to get a firsthand look at the work being done to clear
drainage ditches across District 2.

Councilmember Ingram stated that she was one of the guest speakers at the Dearborn
YMCA’s Annual Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Councilmember Ingram announced that an Administrative Services Committee meeting
will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss updates concerning the
Mobile Housing Authority.

Councilmember Gregory said that she gave the welcoming remarks this morning at the
20th Annual “Serve It Up With Love” tennis tournament.


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Councilmember Small stated that he attended the Dearborn YMCA’s Annual Luncheon on
Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Councilmember Small announced that a community meeting will be held on Tuesday, May
19, 2026, at Eichold-Mertz Elementary School at 6:00 p.m.

Councilmember Reynolds moved to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by
Councilmember Ingram and the vote was as follows:

Ayes: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None

The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the regular meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 a.m.

Adopted:
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 COUNCIL PRESIDENT


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 CITY CLERK




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