City Council — Mobile, AL
Date: 2026-06-02
Time: 10:30

AGENDA
 Mobile City Council

 Auditorium
 Government Plaza
 205 Government Street
 Mobile, AL 36644

 Tuesday, June 2, 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. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

7. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

8. APPEALS

 Request of Devon McKibben for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mobile Skate
 Plaza on June 20, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Isadore Sims for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 305 MAMGA Drive on
 June 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Daniel Owens for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Dauphin Street
 (between Joachim and Conceptions Streets) on July 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00
 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of The Child Advocacy Center for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at
 Cathedral Square on March 20, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Antonio Franks for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 857 S. Scott Street
 on June 6, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

 Public hearing to amend Appendix A, Downtown Development District, of the City of
 Mobile Unified Development Code, Chapter 64 (District 2).

10. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL

 Denise Martin - problems with new bus service and routes being cut.

 Sabrina Mass - acknowledge the Council, Mayor, and Administration for doing a great
 job.

 Estella Trotter - request open records of all predominantly black housing
 developments dismantled, mismanagement of relocation finances, and immunity of
 government officials being held responsible.

 Crystal Frison - concerns about shootings and law enforcement.

 Reggie Hill - request varying investigations; Rules, economic development, and public
 safety.

11. CIP RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

 09-575 Transfer funds from Capital Project CIP Citywide Parks and Trail Signage to
 Capital Project TIF Wayfinding Analysis; $70,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by Jennifer Greene, Program & Project Mgmt.).

12. RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

 01-576 Authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Found Design, LLC, d/b/a
 MERJE, for professional services for development of City of Mobile, Alabama
 Wayfinding Program; $97,400.00 increase (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by Shayla Beaco, Build Mobile, Shonnda Smith, Public Works Dept., &
 Jennifer Greene, Program & Project Mgmt.).

 01-577 Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Franchise Agreement with Neutron
 Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Lime, to extend the term of the franchise, reaffirm the annual
 franchise fee, and incorporate additional provisions (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by Joseph Snowden, Admin. Services Dept.).

 01-578 Authorize agreement with Rob't J Baggett Inc. for Mobile River Fender System
 Replacement: $1,107,734.00 (sponsored by Councilmember Ingram and Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Forrester, Engineering Dept.).

 08-580 Approve Item-Award Bid for used guns (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 21-592 Authorize Contract with Mobile Convention and Visitors Corporation, d/b/a
 Visit Mobile, for promotional and advertising services for Mobile Alabama Cruise
 Terminal; NTE $100,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Joseph
 Snowden, Admin. Services Dept.).

 60-594 Authorize Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims; S. Williams
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Ricardo Woods, City Attorney).

13. ORDINANCES BEING INTRODUCED

 11-024 Amend Chapter 11, Article II, Section 11, of the Mobile City Code to include a
 subsection titled "Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund Fees" (sponsored by
 Councilmembers Reynolds and Woods) (submitted by Jonathan Maples, City Council
 Attorney).

 64-025 Amend Appendix A, Downtown Development District, of the City of Mobile
 Unified Development Code, Chapter 64 (sponsored by Councilmember Ingram).

14. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 03-595 Appoint Tavares Wills Young to the Mobile City County Youth Council
 (sponsored by Councilmember Small).

 37-596 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Special Retail - More
 than 30 Days License to AMC Mobile 16; 785 Schillinger Rd., S. (sponsored by
 Councilmember Gregory).

 58-597 Assess costs for removal of weeds, Repeat Weed Lien Group 99 (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis).

 58-598 Assess costs for removal of weeds, Weed Lien Group 1675 (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis).

 60-599 Determine an appropriation to 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, Inc. serves a
 public purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Small)
 (submitted by Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

15. RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 01-600 Authorize Agreement with Knight Sign Industries, Inc. for Phase I Wayfinding
 Signage; $120,605.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Jennifer
 White, Traffic Eng.).

 01-601 Authorize Service Contract Agreement with Professional Fire Protection
 Services, LLC for fire suppression systems inspections, maintenance, and repair at
 various locations; $28,220.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by
 Carleen Stout-Clark, REAM Dept.).

 08-602 Approve purchase order to Autonation Ford Mobile for engine replacement
 for pumper fire truck; $28,159.23 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by
 John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-603 Approve purchase order to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for vehicle signal modules
 and cable assemblies for MPD; $24,741.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-604 Approve purchase order to Butler Complete Services, LLC for storm drainage
 vegetation and debris removal, Rangeline Service Rd., N. to Nevius Rd.; $21,868.26
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-605 Approve purchase order to J J Quality Homes, LLC for storm drainage
 vegetation and debris removal, Demetropolis Rd. to 4214 Arcturus Ln.; $29,110.40
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-606 Approve purchase order to Scott Alan Construction for storm drainage
 vegetation and debris removal, 5450 Overlook Rd. to 1310 Dane Ct.; $28,000.00
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-607 Approve purchase order to CDW Government, LLC for Apple iPad Air tablets
 with cases for Parks Dept.; $21,986.75 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted
 by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-608 Approve purchase order to Sansom Equipment Co., Inc. for 2 trash trailers for
 Trash Dept.; $98,800.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine,
 Purchasing Dept.).

 08-609 Approve purchase order to State of Alabama - Alabama Correctional
 Industries for beds, tables, and paper sorter furniture for MFRD; $60,893.00
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-610 Approve purchase order to Sunbelt Fire, Inc. for fire bunker coats, pants,
 helmets, and boots for MFRD; $137,052.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-611 Approve purchase order to Walters Controls, Inc. for installation of building
 system controller for Cruise Terminal; $15,600.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 21-612 Authorize Contract with Whitsett Mathison to provide tennis lessons for Parks
 Dept.; NTE $80,000.00 per year (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by
 Shonnda Smith, Parks and Rec. Dept.).

16. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

 41-613 Call for public hearing to consider the application of Woods Anytime Mobility,
 LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a shuttle service
 (scheduled for June 16, 2026).

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOBILE, ALABAMA, JUNE 2, 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 June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Councilmembers:

Present: Small, Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Absent: None

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, JUNE 2, 2026

The City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, met in the Auditorium of the Government
Plaza on Tuesday, June 2, 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.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Cheriogotis gave comments concerning Resolution 01-577.

Mayor Cheriogotis announced that the 2025 MPD annual report has been released.

Mayor Cheriogotis offered comments about the summer events at the Mobile Museum of
Art and the National Maritime Museum.

Mayor Cheriogotis read a proclamation declaring the 2nd weekend of July as, “Kingdom
Covenant Connections Weekend” in Mobile.

NOTE: Councilmember Gregory presented a certificate of recognition to the Boys & Girls
Club of South Alabama 2026 Youth of the Year, Austin English.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the agenda, which was seconded by
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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 agenda adopted.

APPEALS

Request of Devon McKibben for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mobile Skate Plaza
on June 20, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Woods 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 Isadore Sims for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 305 MAMGA Drive on
June 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Woods 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 Daniel Owens for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Dauphin Street (between
Joachim and Conceptions Streets) on July 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (District
2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Woods 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 The Child Advocacy Center for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Cathedral
Square on March 20, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Woods 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 Antonio Franks for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 857 S. Scott Street on
June 6, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Woods 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 waiver adopted.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT, OF THE CITY OF MOBILE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64
(DISTRICT 2).

The Presiding Officer announced that today was the day for the public hearing to amend
appendix A, Downtown Development District, of the City of Mobile Unified Development
Code, Chapter 64 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 ordinance
authorizing the proper action would be introduced later in the meeting.

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL

NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

Denise Martin, 3660 Martha Court, offered comments regarding problems with new bus
service and routes being cut.

Estella Trotter, Mobile, Al, requested open records of all predominantly black housing
developments dismantled, mismanagement of relocation finances, and immunity of
government officials being held responsible.

Crystal Frison, 7045 Dawes Lane, Theodore, Al, expressed concerns about shootings and
law enforcement.

Reggie Hill, Mobile, Al, request various investigations, rules, economic development, and
public safety.

CIP RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT #C1047 (CIP
CITYWIDE PARKS) AND TRAIL SIGNANGE TO CAPITAL PROEJCT #C0929 (TIF
WAYFINDING ANALYSIS): $70,000.00. The following resolution, which was introduced
and read at the regular meeting of May 26, 2026, and was held over until the regular
meeting of June 2, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 09-575-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) is hereby reallocated from:

• Capital Project #C1047.
CIP Citywide Pks and Trail Signage Capital Improvement Fund (2000)
to:
• Capital Project #C0929.
TIF Wayfinding Analysis Capital Improvement Fund (2000)




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Said funds shall be used to support funding for a contract amendment for Contract # 4794
with Found Design, LLC, dba MERJE for Wayfinding-Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Branding and Signage Program and City of Mobile Parks Sign Standards Manual.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Small 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.

RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH FOUND DESIGN, LLC,
D/B/A MERJE, FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CITY
OF MOBILE, ALABMA WAYFINDING PROGRAM; $97,000 INCREASE. The following
resolution, which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of May 26, 2026 and
was held over until the regular meeting of June 2, 2026, was called up by the Presiding
Officer.

RESOLUTION: 01-576-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

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

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 No. 1 to the contract, by
and between the City of Mobile, and the company listed below, for work as outlined in the
Amendment No. 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A
copy of said executed Amendment No. 1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

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

Name of Company: Found Design, LLC, dba MERJE

Project Name: Wayfinding

Amount: $97,400 (increase)

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
NEUTRON HOLDINGS, INC., D/B/A LIME, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE
FRANCHISE, REAFFIRM THE ANNUAL FRANCHISE FEE, AND INCORPORATE
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. The following resolution, which was introduced and read at


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the regular meeting of May 26, 2026 and was held over until the regular meeting of June
2, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 01-577-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the City of Mobile will extend and regulate a Franchise Agreement with Neutron Holdings,
Inc. dba Lime for operation of a shared micromobility device system and deployment of
shared micromobility devices on the public highways, streets, and bikeways of the City,
pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement for use of the public rights-of-way and
applicable law, including Ala. Code § 11-44C-29, for a period of three (3) years, with the
option to renew for two (2) additional one-year terms, to take effect thirty (30) days from
the date of resolution adoption in accordance with section 11-44C-29 of the Code of
Alabama.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn 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 AGREEMENT WITH ROBT’J BAGGETT INC. FOR MOBILE RIVER
FENDER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT; $1,107,734.00. The following resolution, which was
introduced and read at the regular meeting of May 26, 2026 and was held over until the
regular meeting of June 2, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 01-578-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Ingram

WHEREAS, bids for fender system replacement for district 2 were received and opened
on May 14, 2026.

WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended award to the lowest bid meeting
specifications from Rob't J Baggett, Inc., contract in the amount of $1,107,734.00.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the lowest responsible bid was submitted by Rob't
J Baggett, Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, 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
contract with the company listed below for work as outlined in the contract attached hereto
and made a part hereof as through set forth in full. A copy of said contract is on file in the
office of the City Clerk:

Name of Company: Rob’t J Baggett, Inc.

Project Name: Mobile River Fender System Replacement

Project Number: 2026-3005-06

Amount: $1,107,734.00

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn 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.

APPROVE ITEM-AWARD BID FOR USED GUNS. The following resolution, which was
introduced and read at the regular meeting of May 26, 2026 and was held over until the
regular meeting of June 2, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-580-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to accept and approve the below proposed Bid Awards, to the
designated vendors for the specified items at the prices indicated, and, further, that the
Purchasing Agent is authorized to execute sales of these items without further approval or
other action by the City Council.




The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn 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 MOBILE CONVENTION AND VISITORS CORP FOR
PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR MOBILE ALABAMA CRUISE
TERMINAL; NTE $100,000.00. The following resolution, which was introduced and read
at the regular meeting of May 26, 2026 and was held over until the regular meeting of June
2, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 21-592-2026

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 hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and
attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a Professional Services
Contract with the Mobile Convention and Visitors Corporation, dba Visit Mobile, in an
amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000.00 for use in advertising and promotional services for
Fiscal Year 26, 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.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn 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.

AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELASE OF CLAIMS; S. WILLIAMS.
The following resolution, which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of May 26,
2026 and was held over until the regular meeting of June 2, 2026, was called up by the
Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 60-594-2026

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
Sarnae Williams, 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.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Ingram moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn 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.

ORDINANCES BEING INTRODUCED

AMEND CHAPTER 11, ARTICL 11, SECTION 11, OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE TO
INCLUDE A SUBSECTION TITLED “ALABAMA CONSTRUCTION TRADE ACADEMY
FUND FEES.” The following ordinance was held over until the regular meeting of June 9,
2026.

ORDINANCE: 11-024-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Reynolds and Woods

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE II, SECTION 11, OF THE CITY
OF MOBILE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A SUBSECTION ENTITLED “ALABAMA
CONSTRUCTION TRADE ACADEMY FUND FEES”.

WHEREAS, the City of Mobile recognizes the shortage of skilled trade workers in the
residential construction industry; and

WHEREAS, Alabama Act 2025-398 affords municipalities with an opportunity to provide
funding derived from specific building permit fees and specific other permit fees to the
Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund established in the State Treasury; and

WHEREAS, Act 2025-398 states, in part, that the Alabama Construction Trade Academy
board may award grants to programs recognized by the Alabama Home Builders
Foundation as a part of the Alabama Homebuilding Academy Network; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Home Builders Foundation has submitted a letter addressed to
Mobile city council members asserting that every dollar collected within the Mobile
jurisdiction will be for the sole use of the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA);
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE,
ALABAMA, that Chapter 11, Article II, Section 11, of the City of Mobile Municipal Code is
hereby amended by the addition of a Subsection entitled “Alabama Construction Trade
Academy Fund Fees” and this Subsection shall read as follows:

Pursuant to Alabama Act 2025-398 there is hereby a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) levied
on every building permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit, electrical permit or any
combination of these permits, and any other permit required for the construction or
remodeling of a new or existing residence or structure as defined in Section 34-14A-2,
Code of Alabama 1975.

 (1) Section 34-14A-2 defines a residence as a single unit providing complete
 independent residential living facilities for one or more persons, including
 permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

 (2) Section 34-14A-2 defines a structure as a residence on a single lot, including a
 site-built home, a condominium, a duplex or multi-unit residential building
 consisting of not more than four residential units, or any improvement thereto.

 (3) All funds collected by the City pursuant to this subsection shall be remitted to the
 State Treasury’s Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund in the manner and
 frequency preferred by the State.

 (4) This subsection shall have an effective date of October 1, 2026.

 (5) Unless otherwise amended, this Subsection and the fees levied pursuant to it
 shall sunset, completely, effective September 30, 2031.

AMEND APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64. The following ordinance was
held over until the regular meeting of June 9, 2026.

ORDINANCE: 64-025-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Ingram

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF MOBILE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN APPENDIX A OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 64 OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Downtown Development District regulations set forth in Appendix A of the Unified
Development Code, Chapter 64, adopted by the Mobile City Council on July 12, 2022
(Ordinance 64-017-2022), as amended be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows:

SECTION ONE:

A. Section 1. General Provisions, paragraph D.2. is hereby amended so that it now reads
in its entirety as follows:

2. Terms used throughout the DDD code shall be interpreted in accordance with the
definitions in Section 9.B, Definitions, and definitions in the UDC. The definitions in Section
9.B shall take precedence over other definitions in the UDC. Other terms shall be
interpreted using their common meaning.

B. Section 2. Administrative Procedures, paragraph B.1.(c)(1) is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

(1) The director shall review the application, receive recommendations from other relevant
staff such as the city engineer or historic development staff, as applicable, and based on
the review and recommendations determine whether the application complies with the


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standards in the DDD code, including any administrative deviations approved in
accordance with subsection (d) below.

C. Section 2. Administrative Procedures, paragraph B.1.(c)(3) is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

(3) If the director determines that the application does not comply with the standards in the
DDD code, the director shall advise the applicant of the aspects of the application that do
not comply with standards in the DDD code. The applicant may resubmit plans with
revisions or may apply to the Board of Adjustment for a variance with respect to the
standards in the DDD code to which the applications does not comply, in accordance with
Section 2.B.6, Variance.

D. Section 2. Administrative Procedures, paragraph B.1.(d) is hereby amended so that
it now reads in its entirety as follows:

(d) Administrative Deviations

(1) During the administrative review process, the director may approve applications that
contain the following minor deviations from the standards in the DDD code, provided the
director determinates the deviations are consistent with the purpose of the DDD in Section
1.A, Purpose, and will not cause a significant negative impact on nearby properties and
uses:

a. An increase or decrease of no more than 15 percent in the numerical standards that
apply to awnings, balconies, canopies, galleries, stoops, terraces, and signs;

b. A decrease of no more than five percentage points in minimum transparency
requirements;

c. Use alternative building materials not listed in Section 7, Building Design and Material
Standards, provided the applicant has provided documentation the alternative building
materials are considered equivalent or better than the approved building materials in terms
of durability (the use of regionally-available materials is preferred); or

d. Request the use of understory trees in lieu of overstory trees for parking lot interior
plantings in accordance with Section 5.B.1, Parking Lot Landscaping, to accommodate
below-ground or above-ground utilities or dimensional site constraints.

2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) above, the director may not authorize any other
deviations from the standards in the DDD code, including the lot size, setback, or building
height standards.

E. Section 2. Administrative Procedures, paragraph B.1.(e) is hereby amended so that
it now reads in its entirety as follows:

(e) Architectural Review Board Review and Decision (Optional)

For applications involving property in a historic district, following initial review by the
director, the application shall be submitted to the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for
consideration of a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with Section 44-77 of the
City Code. If ARB requires changes to the application as a condition of issuance of a
certificate of appropriateness, the application shall be resubmitted to the director for further
review in accordance with subsection (c) above.

F. Section 2. Administrative Procedures, paragraph B.1.(f) is hereby added so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:

(f) Re-Review Following Permitting

(1) Following permitting, the director shall review any changes made to the project that
may impact the project’s compliance with the standards in the DDD code and receive

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recommendations from other relevant staff such as the city engineer or historic
development staff, as applicable.

(2) Based on the review and recommendations, if the director determines that the
application as modified following permitting complies with the terms of the DDD code, the
director shall notify the applicant, and the applicant may continue with the project.

(3) Based on the director’s review and recommendations, if the director determines that
the application as modified following permitting does not comply with the standards in the
DDD code, the director shall advise the applicant of the aspects of the application that do
not comply with standards in the DDD code. The applicant may resubmit plans with
revisions or may apply to the Board of Adjustment for a variance with respect to the
applicable standards, in accordance with subsection 6 below.

G. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph A.1. is hereby amended so that it now
reads in its entirety as follows:

1. The zoning sub-districts in Table 3.1: Zoning Sub-Districts Established are hereby
established:

H. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph A.1., Table 64-15-3.1 is hereby renamed
and amended so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




I. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph A is hereby amended to add a new
subsection 5 so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

5. Land within an SD district is required to be rezoned to another zoning sub-district, in
accordance with Section 2.B.2, Regulating Plan Amendment, before development may
commence on the land.

J. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.2.(e), Table 3.2 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follow




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K. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.3.(f) Additional Standards is deleted in
its entirety.

L. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.3.(e), Table 3.3 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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M. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.4.(a) is hereby amended so that it now
reads in its entirety as follows:

(a) Generally
The T-5.1 sub-district regulations are designed to support mixed-use development at
medium-low intensity, with a walkable urban form and a mixture of residential and
commercial uses.

N. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.4.(e), Table 3.4 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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O. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.5.(e), Table 3.5 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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P. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph B.6.(e), Table 3.6 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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Q. Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts, paragraph C.3.(e), Table 3.9 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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R. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph A.2.(d) is hereby amended so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:

(d) Surface parking lots shall be placed to the rear of the façade of the principal building,
except in Municipal, Open, and SD-WH sub-districts, where the location is not restricted.

S. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph A.2.(e) is hereby added so that it now
reads in its entirety as follows:

(e) Parking lots and structures shall be masked along frontages in accordance with Section
5. B.1(a), Perimeter Masking.

T. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph A.3.(a) is hereby amended so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:

(a) Off-street parking shall only be accessed from a secondary frontage, or B-street, and
is prohibited to be accessed from the primary frontage, or A-street, except as provided
below.

U. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph A.3.(d) is hereby amended so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:



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(d) All curb cuts shall meet the standards in Chapter 57, Article IV, Driveways, of the City
Code. The number of curb cuts for a lot shall not exceed the maximum number by sub-
district in Table 5.2.

V. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph A.3.(e), Table 5.2 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




W. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph A.4. is hereby amended so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:

4. Off-Street Loading Docks and Service Areas

Off-street loading docks and service areas with a combined width of 30 feet may be
incorporated into all frontages on land in the SD-WH sub-district, and in all other sub-
districts in accordance with the following:

(a) In secondary frontages, towards the rear of the property; or

(b) In primary frontages, if the property has no secondary frontage and the width of the
primary frontage is 120 feet or greater.

X. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph B.1.(a) is hereby amended so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:

(a) Perimeter Masking

(1) A surface parking lot along a frontage shall be masked by one of the following:

a. A liner building; or

b. One of the following types of screens:

1. A metal fence at least three feet in height that is planted with evergreen hedges,
evergreen vines, or other evergreen plant materials. Shrubs for hedges shall be at least
three feet in height at planting, and other plantings shall be of a species and planted in a
manner that would form an evergreen barrier at least as effective as a hedge; or
2. A masonry wall, with or without vegetative plantings.

(2) A parking structure along a frontage shall be masked by one of the following:

a. Along A-street frontages, a liner building covering the entire width of the structure,
excluding any points of access or egress, or 70 percent of a width of the structure at ground
floor frontage.

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b. Along B-street frontages, a liner building in accordance with subsection a above, or one
of the following types of screens:

1. A metal fence at least three feet in height that is planted with evergreen hedges,
evergreen vines, or other evergreen plant materials. Shrubs for hedges shall be at least
three feet in height at planting, and other plantings shall be of a species and planted in a
manner that would form an evergreen barrier at least as effective as a hedge; or

2. A masonry wall, with or without vegetative plantings.

Y. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph B.2.(c) is hereby added so that it now
reads in its entirety as follows:

(c) Rooftop Equipment

Equipment on rooftops such as turbine vents, skylights, satellite dishes, and television
antennae shall be located and arranged so as not to be visible from a street or sidewalk.

Z. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph C.2.(a)(1) is hereby amended so that
it now reads in its entirety as follows:

(1) Fences shall be made of wood picket, wood slat, or wood lattice, or a wrought iron style
made of iron, steel, or aluminum.

AA. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph D.5. is hereby amended so that it
now reads in its entirety as follows:

5. Permitted Signs

Signs are permitted on land in a sub-district in accordance with Table 5.3: Sign Types
Permitted by Sub-District, subject to the standards in Table 5.4: Permitted Signs and
subsection 6 below. See also Figure 5.1: Sign Standard Illustration.

BB. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph D.5., Table 5.4 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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CC. Section 5. Development Standards, paragraph D.5. is hereby amended with the
addition of the graphic of Figure 5.1: Sign Standard Illustration so that it now reads in its
entirety as follows:

Figure 5.1: Sign Standard Illustration




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DD. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph B.3. is hereby amended so that it now
reads in its entirety as follows:

3. If buildings have multiple frontages or multiple buildings are located on one property,
the same frontage type shall be selected for all frontages.

EE. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph B., Table 6.2 is hereby amended so that
it now reads in its entirety as follows:




FF. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph E.2.(c), Table 6.5 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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GG. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph E.2.(d), Table 6.6 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




GG. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph E.2.(e), Table 6.7 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




II. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph E.2.(f), Table 6.8 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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JJ. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph F.2.(f), Table 6.9 is hereby amended so
that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




KK. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph G.2.(f), Table 6.10 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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LL. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph H.2.(f), Table 6.11 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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MM. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph I.2.(f), Table 6.12 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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NN. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph J.2.(f), Table 6.13 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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OO. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph K.2.(f), Table 6.14 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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PP. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph L.2. is hereby amended so that it now
reads in its entirety as follows:

2. Standards

Development using a gallery frontage type shall comply with the standards in Table 6.15:
Gallery Frontage Type Standards. A gallery frontage may include all elements of a
shopfront frontage.

QQ. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph L.2.(f), Table 6.15 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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RR. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph M.2.(f), Table 6.16 is hereby amended
so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




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SS. Section 6. Frontage Standards, paragraph M.2. is hereby amended to add Figure
6.1: Shopfront Design Illustration so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:




TT. Section 7. Building Design and Material Standards, paragraph A.3. is hereby
amended so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

3. A building shall use the following exterior finish materials:
(a) Wood or cementitious clapboard;

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(b) Shingles;
(c) Board and batten;
(d) Stucco;
(e) Brick;
(f) Stone; or
(g) Alternate materials approved in accordance with Section 2.B.1(d), Administrative
Deviations.

UU. Section 9. Definitions and Rules of Construction, paragraph A.2. is hereby
amended so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

2. Buildings and parking structures shall not exceed the maximum height in the applicable
sub-district and location in Table 9.2: Maximum Building and Parking Structure Height,
except that a parking structure that is attached to a building or buildings for at least 50
percent of the total building perimeter and 80 percent of the building perimeter along a
street frontage may exceed the listed height provided it does not exceed the eave height
of the attached building or buildings.

VV. Section 9. Definitions and Rules of Construction, paragraph B., definition of
“Fence” is hereby amended so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

Fence
A barrier, independent of a building, made of wood picket, wood slat, wood lattice, iron or
steel or aluminum that appears to be iron. In the DDD, a fence may be of chain-link only
in limited conditions along side and rear yards and never in frontages. See “wall.” A
streetscreen is not considered to be a fence for purposes of the DDD.

WW. Section 9. Definitions and Rules of Construction, paragraph B., definition of
“Streetscreen” is hereby amended so that it now reads in its entirety as follows:

Streetscreen
A freestanding wall or fence/planting combination built or located along the front property
line, or on the same plane with a facade for the purpose of masking views and providing
a street wall. A streetscreen is not considered a fence for purposes of the DDD.

SECTION TWO:

The amendment of Appendix A, the Downtown Development District regulations set forth
in the Unified Development Code, Chapter 64, shall upon adoption and publication as
required by law, be effective on July 20, 2026.

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 03-595
through 60-599, 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

APPOINT TAVARES WILLS YOUNG TO THE MOBILE CITY COUNTY YOUTH
COUNCIL. The resolution was introduced by Councilmember Penn.

RESOLUTION: 03-595-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Small



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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that Tavares Wills
Young is appointed to the Mobile City County Youth Council effective immediately.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Penn 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.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL
RETAIL – MORE THAN 30 DAYS LICENSE TO AMC MOBILE 16; 785 SCHILLINGER
ROAD, S. The resolution was introduced by Councilmember Penn.

RESOLUTION: 37-596-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Gregory

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: American Multi-Cinema, Inc.

Location: AMC Mobile 16
 785 Schillinger Road, S.
 Mobile, Al 36695

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Penn 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.

ASSESS COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS, REPEAT WEED LIEN GROUP 99. The
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Penn.

RESOLUTION: 58-597-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

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.

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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 Repeat Weed Lien Group 99 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 Penn 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.

ASSESS COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS, WEED LIEN GROP 1675. The resolution
was introduced by Councilmember Penn.

RESOLUTION: 03-595-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

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 1675 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
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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 Penn 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.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO 100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER MOBILE, INC.
SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The resolution was
introduced by Councilmember Penn.

RESOLUTION: 60-599-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Small

WHEREAS, Councilmember Small wishes to appropriate $5,000.00 to 100 Black Men of
Greater Mobile, Inc., from the District 3 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, 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 100 Black Men
of Greater Mobile, Inc., will be used to assist with 2026 upcoming summer events.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $5,000.00 to 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, 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 Penn 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 01-601, 08-602, 08-603, 08-604, 08-605,
08-606, 08-607, and 08-611 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

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The Presiding Officer declared unanimous consent granted for the items.

RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH KNIGHT SIGN INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR PHASE I
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE; $120,605.00. The following resolution was held over until the
regular meeting of June 9, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 01-600-2026

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 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 set forth in full, subject to the company signing
the contract and furnishing the required bonds and insurance. A copy of said executed
contract will be on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Name of Company: Knight Sign Industries, Inc.
Project Name: Phase I Wayfinding Signage 2026-2060-01
Capital Project No.: C0930
Contract Amount: $120,605.00
AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WIWTH PROFESSIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICES, LLC FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS,
MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS; $28,220.00. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 01-601-2026

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, a Service Contract, by and between
the City of Mobile, and the company listed below, for work as outlined in the service
contract attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of said
service contract is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Name of Company: PROFESSIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, LLC

Project Name: SERVICE CONTRACT – VARIOUS LOCATIONS – FIRE
 SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,
 & REPAIR

Project Number: SC-023-26

Amount: $9,140.00 – year one
 $9,540.00 – year two
 $9,540.00 – year three
 $28,220.00 – total contract

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


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

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO AUTONATION FORD MOBILE FOR ENGINE
REPLACEMENT FOR PUMPER FIRE TRUCK; $28,159.23. The following resolution was
introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-602-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR VEHICLE SIGNAL
MODULES AND CABLE ASSEMBLIES FOR MPD; $24,741.00. The following resolution
was introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-603-2026

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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO BUTLER COMPLETE SERVICES, LLC FOR
STORM DRAINAGE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, RANGLEINE SERVICE
ROAD N., TO NEVIUS ROAD; $21,868.26. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-604-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO JJ QUALITY HOMES, LLC FOR STORM
DRAINAGE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, DEMETROPOLIS ROAD TO 4214
ARCTURUS LANE; $29,110.40.  The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-605-2026

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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO SCOTT ALAN CONSTRUCTION FOR STORM
DRAINAGE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, 5540 OVERLOOK ROAD TO
1310 DANCE COURT; $28,000.00. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-606-2026

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 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.



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APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC, FOR APPLIE IPAD
AIR TABLETS WITH CASES FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT; $21,986.75. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-607-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHSE ORDER TO SANSOM EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR 2
TRASH TRAILERS FOR TRASH DEPARTMENT; $98,000.00. The following resolution
was held over until the regular meeting of June 9, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 08-608-2026

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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APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO STATE OF ALABAMA – ALABAMA
CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR BEDS, TABLES, AND PAPER SORTER
FURNITURE FOR MFRD; $60,893.00. The following resolution was held over until the
regular meeting of June 9, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 08-609-2026

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:




APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO SUNBELT FIRE, INC. FOR FIRE BUNKER COATS,
PANTS, HELMETS, AND BOOTS FOR MFRD; $137,052.00. The following resolution
was held over until the regular meeting of June 9, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 08-610-2026

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:




APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO WALTERS CONTROLS, INC. FOR
INSTALLATION OF BUILDING SYSTEM CONTROLLER FOR CRUISE TERMINAL;
$15,600.00. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Ingram.

RESOLUTION: 08-611-2026

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

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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 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.

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH WHITSETT MATHISION TO PROVIDE TENNIS
LESSONS FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT; NTE $80,000.00 PER YEAR. The following
resolution was held over until the regular meeting of June 9, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 21-612-2026

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 Whitsett
Mathison 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
to perform essential minimum functions of the Council.

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF WOODS
ANYTIME MOBILITY, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESIITY TO OPERATE A SHUTTLE SERVICE (SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 16, 2026).
The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOLUTION: 41-613-2026

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 within the municipality the attached notice stating the time and place a proposed
resolution is to be considered by the City Council and further stating that at such time and
place all persons who desire shall have an opportunity of being heard in opposition to or
in favor of the proposed resolution.


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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE A SHUTTLE SERVICE

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mobile, Alabama, proposes to consider the
application of Woods Anytime Mobility, LLC to operate a shuttle service in the City of
Mobile. The adoption of such Certificate will be considered by the City Council in the
Auditorium of the Mobile Government Plaza, located at 205 Government Street, Mobile,
Alabama, on June 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. At such till}e and place, all persons who desire
shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that pursuant to the
provisions of Ordinance #59-073, 2005, that the application of Woods Anytime Mobility,
LLC, 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.

Councilmember Woods moved to call for the public hearing, which was seconded by
Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was as follows:

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

This vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer set the
date for the public hearing as June 16, 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Penn asked everyone to keep the Millsap family in their prayers for the
recent loss of their mother.

Councilmember Penn recognized all the middle school, high school, and college students
in attendance today.

Councilmember Penn announced that a District 1 community meeting will be held at
Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Councilmember Penn highlighted the events that the Mobile Public Library has for the
community and thanked them for all their hard work.

Councilmember Ingram thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for hosting the Gulf
Coast Grooves free concert at Mardi Gras Park last Saturday.

Councilmember Ingram encouraged citizens to volunteer as mentors in the Harmon-Cares
Youth Mentorship Program on June 8 – July 24, 2026.

Councilmember Ingram gave comments on the opening of the splashpad at Crawford-
Murphy Park on last week.

Councilmember Ingram announced that the Franklin Primary Health will be hosting a free
men’s health screening on June 4-5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Councilmember Ingram stated that an Economic, Cultural, & Civic Development
committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Councilmember Ingram encouraged citizens to sign up to help clean up District 2.

Councilmember Reynolds introduced Robert Collins, President of the board for the South
Alabama Homebuilding Academy, a tuition-free construction training program based in
Mobile to provide information about his program.

Councilmember Woods offered comments regarding Ordinance 11-024.



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Councilmember Gregory said that the splashpad at Chavers Park in working and open for
the community to enjoy.

Councilmember Gregory stated that the dip in Magnolia Grove Parkway is currently being
fixed.

Councilmember Greogry announced that the Makers Market & Open House will be held
at the Mobile Museum of Art on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Councilmember Small stated that the Oakdale Community Action Group will host a
community clean up on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Councilmember Reynolds moved to adjourn the meeting, 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 regular meeting adjourned at approximately 11:37 a.m.

Adopted:
 ______________________________
 COUNCIL PRESIDENT


 ______________________________
 CITY CLERK




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