City Council — Mobile, AL
Date: 2026-04-14
Time: 10:30

AGENDA
 Mobile City Council

 Auditorium
 Government Plaza
 205 Government Street
 Mobile, AL 36644

 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:30 AM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

 Pastor Aariff Bradley, 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 Brandon Oates for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1757 Government
 Street on April 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Terri De Four for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 600 Government
 Street on May 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Jayson Evans for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mardi Gras Park on
 August 1, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Karrie Nelson for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mardi Gras Park on
 November 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Kaitlyn Burkett for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 54 S. Conception
 Street on June 11, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Kaitlyn Burkett for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 54 S. Conception
 Street on June 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Clotilda Descendants Association for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at
 Hope Park on July 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of History Museum of Mobile for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Hope
 Park on July 25, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (District 2).

 Request of Micaiah Rockwell for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Broad Street &
 Canal Street on February 7, 2027, from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (District 2).

 Request of Ebony Tabb for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1254 W. Bucker Road
 on May 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

 Request of Ebony Tabb for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1254 W. Bucker Road
 on June 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

 Request of Geraldine McConnell for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1123
 Dunaway Drive on July 11, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

9. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL

 Shree Shaw Lovett - provide information about events for the National Day of Prayer.

 Darlene Chavers, Ms. Super Senior Mobile 2026 - give information about the Ms.
 Senior Alabama organization.

 Estella Trotter - City's failure to hold the Mobile Housing Authority & Board
 accountable for violating tenants "Due Process Rights."

 Rodney Toomer - present youth workforce transportation proposal.

 Tammy White Steele - community violence, safety, surviving mothers living through
 tragedy.

 Reggie Hill - Rules, economic development, and public safety.

10. RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

 08-377 Approve Item-Award Bid l for event rental services for stages, screens, sound,
 and lighting (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing
 Dept.).

 08-383 Approve purchase orders Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. for engine
 rebuilds for pumper and aerial trucks for MFRD; $56,594.99 (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-384 Approve purchase order to Imagetrend, Inc. for annual renewal of emergency
 response case, patient, and resource tracking and reporting software for MFRD;
 $149,600.68 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing
 Dept.).

 08-386 Approve purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for surveillance cameras
 and accessories for city-wide camera system upgrades; $141,373.07 (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-388 Approve purchase order to Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. for 2 Ford F350 pickup
 trucks for MFRD; $102,340.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John
 Paine, Purchase Dept.).

 21-389 Authorize Contract with Arena Fire Protection for fire alarm inspection,
 maintenance, and repair at various City locations; $182,525.00 (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by Carleen Stout-Clark, Director, REAM).

11. ORDINANCES BEING INTRODUCED

 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).

12. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 31-393 Authorize the Mayor to apply, accept, and receive a Notice of Award and
 Memorandum of Agreement from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2025
 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant; $272,357.00 (no local match) (sponsored by
Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Jennifer Greene, Program & Project Mgmt. Dept.
and Chief William Jackson, MPD).

37-394 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Restaurant Retail
Liquor License to Follies Oyster and Cocktail; 800 Monroe Street (sponsored by
Councilmember Ingram).

37-395 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Specialty Retailer of
Consumable Hemp Products License to Cottage Hill Package; 6376 Cottage Hill Road
(sponsored by Councilmember Reynolds).

37-396 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Specialty Retailer of
Consumable Hemp Products License to Cottage Hill Package II; 9124 Cottage Hill Road
(sponsored by Councilmember Woods).

37-397 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Specialty Retailer of
Consumable Hemp Products License to Piggly Wiggly; 306 S. University Boulevard
(sponsored by Councilmember Fleming).

37-398 Recommend approval to the ABC Board for issuance of a Specialty Retailer of
Consumable Hemp Products License to Piggly Wiggly; 5651 Moffett Road (sponsored
by Councilmember Gregory).

58-399 Authorize removal of weeds, Group 1676.

58-400 Assess costs for removal of weeds, Group 1674.

60-401 Approve award of special bonus to the Parks and Recreation Employee of the
Month; Pettaway (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Shonnda Smith,
Public Works Dept.).

60-402 Approve award of special bonus to the Officer of the Month; Mistrot
(sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Chief William Jackson, MPD).

60-403 Determine an appropriation to Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
Productions, Inc. serves a public purpose and approve payment (sponsored by
Councilmember Penn) (submitted by Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).

60-404 Determine an appropriation to Youth on the Winning Side serves a public
purpose and approve payment (sponsored by Councilmember Penn) (submitted by
Donna Bryars, Finance Dept.).
13. CIP RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 09-405 Transfer funds from CIP Project Cruise Terminal Replace Roof/Parapet
 Alabama Municipal Trust Fund to Capital Project Cruise Terminal Disembark Ramp
 Alabama Trust Fund for design, engineering, construction, installation, and related
 work necessary to provide a disembarkation ramp to accommodate larger capacity
 vessels at the Mobile Cruise Terminal; $25,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by Joseph Snowden, Admin. Services Dept.).

 09-406 Transfer funds from Capital Project Cruise Roll Up Doors/Gangway to Capital
 Project Cruise Terminal Disembark Ramp for design, engineering, construction,
 installation and other tasks associated with a new disembark ramp to accommodate
 larger capacity vessels at the Mobile, Alabama Cruise Terminal; $25,000.00
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Joseph Snowden, Admin. Services
 Dept.).

 09-407 Transfer funds from Capital Project Cruise Terminal Replace Roof/Parapet to
 Capital Project Cruise Terminal Disembark Ramp for design, engineering,
 construction, installation, and related work to provide a disembarkation ramp;
 $50,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Joseph Snowden, Admin.
 Services Dept.).

 09-408 Transfer funds from Capital Project Cruise Roll Up Doors/Gangway to Capital
 Project Cruise Terminal Equipment & Misc. for passenger lobby chairs and stainless
 stall processing tables to accommodate larger capacity vessels at the Mobile,
 Alabama Cruise Terminal; $75,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted
 by Joseph Snowden, Admin. Services Dept.).

 09-409 Transfer funds from Capital Project Cruise Terminal Elevator Upgrades to
 Capital Project Cruise Terminal Disembark Ramp for design, engineering,
 construction, installation and other tasks associated with a new disembark ramp
 required to accommodate larger capacity vessels at the Mobile, Alabama Cruise
 Terminal; $200,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Joseph
 Snowden, Admin. Services Dept.).

14. RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

 03-410 Appoint Logan U. Gewin as Executive Director of Finance (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Ricardo Woods, City Attorney).

 08-411 Approve purchase order to CDW Government, LLC for annual renewal of Cisco
 malware protection and network security software for MIT; $73,050.81 (sponsored
 by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).
 08-412 Approve purchase order to H F Glaude Construction for storm drainage
 vegetation and debris removal, Oakleigh Dr. to Three Mile Creek; $17,643.45
 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-413 Approve purchase order to Major League Landscaping, LLC for storm drainage
 vegetation and debris removal, Chalet Dr. to Innsbruck Dr.; $19,737.00 (sponsored by
 Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-414 Approve purchase order to Insight Public Sector for 30 computers for MPD;
 $32,533.20 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing
 Dept.).

 08-415 Approve purchase order to Leggett Family Enterprises for sod installation for
 Hillcrest Road median, from Cottage Hill Rd. to Windsor Dr.; $27,245.00 (sponsored
 by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-416 Approve purchase order to Northstar Performance Improvement, LLC for 5
 day training course for incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and management
 oversight certification for MFRD; $25,180.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 08-417 Approve purchase order to Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. for 2 Ford supercrew
 pickup trucks for Public Services Dept.; $69,294.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis)
 (submitted by John Paine, Purchasing Dept.).

 09-418 Transfer funds from Langan Park Dredging to 2022 CIP Project Langan Park
 Storm Water for additional construction administrative services; $27,000.00
 (sponsored by Councilmember Gregory and Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by
 Jennifer Greene, Program & Project Mgmt. Dept.).

 09-419 Transfer funds from Capital Project Convention Center Capital to Capital
 Project Convention Center Mechanical Improvements to replace the existing chiller;
 $310,000.00 (sponsored by Mayor Cheriogotis) (submitted by Carleen Stout-Clark,
 REAM Dept.).

 21-420 Authorize amendment #2 to Contract with Geosyntec Consultants Inc. for CIP-
 Langan Park Stormwater Improvement; $27,000.00 (increase) (sponsored by Mayor
 Cheriogotis) (submitted by Jennifer Greene, Programs and Project Mgmt. Dept.).

15. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

 41-421 Call for public hearing to consider the modification of a previously approved
 Planned Unit Development for property located at 1879 Conception Street Road
 (scheduled for May 19, 2026) (District 2).

 41-422 Call for public hearing to consider the application of Charles Henry Royal II for
 a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a Shuttle Service
 (scheduled for April 28, 2026).

16. ANNOUNCEMENTS

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOBILE, ALABAMA, APRIL 14, 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 14, 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, APRIL 14, 2026

The City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, met in the Auditorium of the Government
Plaza on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., for the regular meeting.

The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.

Pastor Aariff Bradley, 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 meetings of April 7 and April 14, 2026 were approved as submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Cheriogotis announced that the new name for the Public Transit System will be
“Second Line Transit”.

Mayor Cheriogotis gave an update about the St. Louis Streets Complete Streets project.

Mayor Cheriogotis offered comments about Resolution 03-410.

Mayor Cheriogotis presented a proclamation declaring April 2026 as “Live Leadership and
Communication Month” in Mobile.

The following employee was presented as Employee of the Month:
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Leslie Pettaway #15182 – Public Works Parks and Recreation

NOTE: Councilmember Ingram presented proclamation to the Bishop State Wildcats,
congratulating them on their ACCC Division 1 Men’s Basketball Region 22 Championship.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the agenda, 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 agenda adopted.

APPEALS

Request of Brandon Oats for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1757 Government Street
on April 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Terri De Four for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 600 Government Street
on May 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Jayson Evans for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mardi Gras Park on
August 1, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Karrie Nelson for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mardi Gras Park on
November 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by Councilmember
Ingram 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 Kaitlyn Burkett for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 54 S. Conception Street
on June 11, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Kaitlyn Burkett for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 54 S. Conception Street
on June 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Clotilda Descendants Association for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Hope
Park on July 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of the History Museum of Mobile for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Hope
Park on July 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Micaiah Rockwell for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Broad Street & Canal
Street on February 7, 2027, from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (District 2).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

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Request of Ebony Tabb for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1254 W. Bucker Road on
May 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Ebony Tabb for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1254 W. Bucker Road on
June 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

Request of Geraldine McConnell for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 1123 Dunaway
Drive on July 11, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (District 3).

Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the waiver, 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 waiver adopted.

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL

NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

Shree Lovett, Mobile, Al, provided information about events for the 75th National Day of
Prayer.

Darlene Havers, Ms. Super Senior Mobile 2026, gave information about the Ms. Senior
Alabama organization.

Rodney Toomer, 1202 Navco Road, presented a youth workforce transportation proposal.

Reggie Hill, Mobile, Al, comments about rules, economic development, and public safety.

RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO DANA SAFETY SUPPLY INC. FOR PATROL UNIT
UPFITTING OF CHEVROLET TAHOES SUVS FOR MPD; $374,108.66. The following
APPROVE ITEM-AWARD BID FOR EVENT RENTAL SERVICES FOR STAGES,
SCREENS, SOUND, AND LIGHTING. The following resolution which was introduced and
read at the regular meeting of April 7, 2026, and was held over until the regular meeting
of April 14, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-377-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to accept and approve, and issue Purchase Orders against, the below
proposed Bid Awards, to the designated vendors for the specified items at the unit prices
indicated, for the time periods and renewal options as indicated below and attached herein,
and, further, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue said orders without further
approval or other action by the City Council. All Bid Awards may be extended at the
discretion of the Purchasing Agent for a total award period not to exceed three years.




The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONAL, INC.
FOR ENGINE REBUILDS FOR PUMPER AND AERIAL TRUCKS FOR MFRD;
$56,594.99. The following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular
meeting of April 7, 2026, and was held over until the regular meeting of April 14, 2026,
was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-383-2026

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, purchase orders to
the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting bid
award if required, for the following requisitions 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 Ingram 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO IMAGETREND, INC. FOR ANNUAL RENEWAL OF
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CASE, PATIENT, AND RESOURCE TRACKING AND
REPORTING SOFTWARE FOR MFRD; $149,600.68. The following resolution which was
introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 7, 2026, and was held over until the
regular meeting of April 14, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-384-2026

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, purchase orders to
the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting bid
award if required, for the following requisitions 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 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 resolution adopted.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES FOR CITY-WIDE CAMERA
SYSTEM UPGRADES; $141,373.07. The following resolution which was introduced and
read at the regular meeting of April 7, 2026, and was held over until the regular meeting
of April 14, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-386-2026

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, purchase orders to
the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting bid
award if required, for the following requisitions 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 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 resolution adopted.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO STIVERS FORD LINCOLN, INC. FOR 2 FORD
F350 PICKUP TRUCKS FOR MFRD; $102,340.00. The following resolution which was
introduced and read at the regular meeting of April 7, 2026, and was held over until the
regular meeting of April 14, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 08-388-2026

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, purchase orders to
the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting bid
award if required, for the following requisitions 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 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 resolution adopted.




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AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ARENA FIRE PROTECTION FOR FIRE ALARM
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR AT VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS;
$182,525.00. The following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular
meeting of April 7, 2026, and was held over until the regular meeting of April 14, 2026,
was called up by the Presiding Officer.

RESOLUTION: 21-389-2026

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: ARENA FIRE PROTECTION INC.

Project Name: SERVICE CONTRACT – VARIOUS LOCATIONS – FIRE
 ALAREM INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Project Number: SC-018-26

Amount: $54,175.00 – YEAR ONE
 $64,175.00 – YEAR TWO
 $64,175.00 – YEAR THREE
 $182,525.00 – TOTAL CONTRACT

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

ORDINANCES BEING INTRODUCED

ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, “AMBULANCES AND OTHER MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION”, OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE. The following ordinance was held
over until the regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

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

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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;
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.

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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 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
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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)

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
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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.
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, 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
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(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.

(b) Upon activation under this Ordinance, the fire chief may:

(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
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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
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
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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
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.

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(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.
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.

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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.

(Ord. No. 06-030-2022, § I, 6-7-22)

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.
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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
that life and property are not endangered thereby;

(4) Disregard, with warning devices operating, laws, ordinances and regulations governing
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(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)

SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT
RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME. Councilmember
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through 60-404 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

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPLY, ACCEPT, AND RECEIVE A NOTICE OF
AWARD AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE FOR THE FY 2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT;
$272,357.00 ( NO LOCAL MATCH). The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 31-393-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor is authorized to apply, accept and receive a Notice of Award and Memorandum
of Agreement for grant assistance in the amount of $272, 357.00 from the Bureau of
Justice Assistance for the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) in the total joint allocation amount of $272,357.00, of which the City of Mobile’s
share is $129,369.57. Funds from the Alabama Local JAG Joint Allocation will be shared
between disparate jurisdictions which include the City of Mobile, and Mobile County. There
is no match requirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Mobile and Mobile County for the FY 2025 JAG Grant is hereby approved, and the
Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute the same

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his designee be authorized to accept said
grant if offered and to sign any agreements or other documents in connection with the
grant application and to provide any information required by the U.S. Department of Justice
or Bureau of Justice Assistance. Any agreements for grant assistance, together with the
exhibits, shall be filed with the City Clerk after award and execution.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A
RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO FOLLIES OYSTER AND COCKTAIL;
800 MONROE STREET. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Woods.

RESOUTION: 37-394-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Ingram

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.


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Type of application: Restaurant Retail Liquor License

Submitted by: Follies Oyster, LLC

Location: Follies Oyster and Cocktail
 800 Monroe Street, Suite A
 Mobile, Al 36602

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIALTY
RETAILER OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS LICENSE TO COTTAGE HILL
PACKAGE; 6376 COTTAGE HILL ROAD. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 37-395-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds

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: Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products

Submitted by: Parkway Package, Inc.

Location: Cottage Hill Package
 6376 Cottage Hill Road
 Mobile, Al 36609

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIALTY
RETAILER OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS LICENSE TO COTTAGE HILL
PACKAGE II; 9124 COTTAGE HILL ROAD. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 37-396-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Woods

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.


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Type of application: Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products

Submitted by: Ramp Enterprises, Inc.

Location: Cottage Hill Package II
 9124 Cottage Hill Road, Suite 100
 Mobile, Al 36695

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIALTY
RETAILER OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS LICENSE TO PIGGLY WIGGLY;
306 S. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 37-397-2026

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: Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products

Submitted by: Manning, Inc.

Location: Piggly Wiggly
 306 S. University Boulevard
 Mobile, Al 36609

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIALTY
OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS LICENSE TO PIGGY WIGGLY; 5651 MOFFETT
ROAD. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 37-398-2026

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: Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products

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Submitted by: Manning, Inc.

Location: Piggly Wiggly
 5651 Moffett Road
 Mobile, Al 36618

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

AUTHORIZE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, GROUP 1676. The following resolution was
introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 58-399-2026

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING WHAT OBJECTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED AND
WHAT OBJECTIONS SHALL BE OVERRULED TO THE REMOVAL OF NOXIOUS OR
DANGEROUS WEEDS ON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND.

WHEREAS, notice has been duly given and posted at least five days prior to the date of
this resolution in the manner provided by law offering full opportunity to all interested
parties to object to the removal of noxious or dangerous weeds on the hereinafter
described parcels of land, and the City Council of Mobile having held such public hearing
in connection with the notices given and no objections having been filed or made by any
of the interested parties; and

WHEREAS, Parcels Nos. 1 through 7 described in the resolution adopted on the 10th day
of March, 2026 have not been cleared of noxious and dangerous weeds and continue to
be public nuisances.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, as follows:

SECTION 1. It is hereby ascertained and determined that the dangerous and noxious
weeds growing on the hereinafter described parcels of real property are public nuisances,
and it is hereby ordered and directed. that the employees of the City of Mobile assigned
to that work promptly remove the weeds on such parcels of property:

PARCELS OR PIECES OF PROPERTY ON WHICH NOXIOUS OR .DANGEROUS
WEEDS ARE TO BE REMOVED:

Parcels of real property located in the City of Mobile and more particularly described' as
Parcels Nos. 1 through 7, as described in the resolution adopted on the 10th day ,of March,
2026, and entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON THE
STREETS OR SIDEWALKS AND UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MOBILE TO BE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS
AND TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF SUCH
NUISANCES."

(Lot Cleaning Liens, Group No.1676 on file in the office of the City Clerk).

SECTION 2. The employees of the City of Mobile assigned to the work required by this
resolution are hereby expressly authorized to enter upon such described pieces of
property for the purpose of removing the weeds authorized by this resolution to be
removed. ·The owner of any of the above­described pieces of property shall have the right
to remove the weeds ordered by this resolution to be removed from this property provided
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property by reason of any action taken hereunder. An accurate account of the costs with
respect to each piece of property shall be kept by the. employees of the City of Mobile
covering the costs of removing such weeds in front of or in front of or on each separate lot
or parcel of land where the work· is done by the City of Mobile or its employees, and
promptly thereafter an itemized report in writing shall be made to the City Council showing;
such costs with respect to each separate lot or parcel of land but before the report is
submitted to the City Council a copy of the itemized costs with respect to each such lot or
parcel of land shall be posted for at least three days prior to such report on the door of the
Council Chamber at the City Hall of Mobile, Alabama, together with a notice of the time
when the report will be submitted to the City, Council for confirmation.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

ASSESS COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS, GROUP 1674. The following resolution
was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 58-400-2026

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 1674 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 Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Ingram 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.

APROVE AWARD OF SPECIAL BONUS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH; PETTAWAY. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 60-401-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor, upon nomination by City Supervisors, recommends to the City Council that it
authorize awards, pursuant to Section 11-40-22 Code of Alabama 1975, of $500 to the
following employee:

April 2026 – Leslie Pettaway (Employee # 15182) Public Works: Parks & Recreation

This employee is to be commended for their exemplary work performance or innovations
that significantly reduce costs or results in an outstanding improvement in service to the
public

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

APPROVE AWARD OF SPECIAL BONUS TO THE OFFICER OF THE MONTH;
MISTROT. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 60-402-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor, upon nomination by City supervisors, recommends to the City Council that it
authorize awards, pursuant to Section 11-40-22 Code of Alabama 1975, of $500 each to
the following employee:

March 2026: Corporal James Mistrot

The employee is to be commended for his exemplary work performance or innovations
that significantly reduce costs or result in an outstanding improvement in service to the
public.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

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DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO GULF COAST ETHNIC & HERITAGE JAZZ
FESTIVAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE
PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 60-403-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn

WHEREAS, Councilmember Penn wishes to appropriate $1,000.00 to Gulf Coast Ethnic
& Heritage Jazz Festival Productions, Inc., from the District 1 Discretionary Fund
(10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, to Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival Productions, 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 Gulf Coast Ethnic
& Heritage Jazz Festival Productions, Inc., will be used to assist with the upcoming music
festival.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $1,000.00 to Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz
Festival Productions, 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 Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO YOUTH ON THE WINNING SIDE SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Woods.

RESOUTION: 60-404-2026

Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn

WHEREAS, Councilmember Penn wishes to appropriate $500;00 to Youth on the Winning
Side, from the District 1 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and

WHEREAS, to Youth on the Winning Side, 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 Youth on the
Winning Side will be used to assist with the upcoming musical reunion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $500.00 to Youth on the Winning Side, for the purpose

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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 Woods moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 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 consider cip resolution 09-405 and 09-
406 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.

CIP RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CIP PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL REPLACE
ROOF/PARAPET ALABAMA MUNICIPAL TRUST FUND TO CAPITAL PROJECT
CRUISE TERMINAL DISEMBARK RAMP ALABAMA TRUST FUND FOR DESIGN,
ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND RELATED WORK
NECESSARY TO PROVIDE A DISEMBARAKATION RAMP TO ACCOMMODATE
LARGER CAPACITY VESSELS AT THE MOBILE CRUISE TERMINAL; $25,000.00.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 09-405-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby reallocated from:

• Capital Project No. C0645
Cruise Terminal – Replace Roof/Parapet (Alabama Municipal Trust Fund (2010))
• Capital Project No. F959-002
Cruise Terminal Disembark Ramp - (Alabama Municipal Trust Fund (2010))

Said funds shall be used for design, engineering, construction, installation, and related
work necessary to provide a disembarkation ramp to accommodate larger capacity
vessels at the Mobile Cruise Terminal.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

TRANSFER  FUNDS FROM CAPITAL  PROJECT CRUISE ROLL  UP
DOORS/GANGWAY TO CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL DISEMBARK RAMP

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FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND OTHER
TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW DISEMBARK RAMP TO ACCOMMODATE
LARGER CAPACITY VESSELS AT THE MOBILE CRUISE TERMINAL; $25,000.00.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 09-406-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $25,000.00 in Capital Project #C0770 CRUISE- ROLL UP
DOORS/GANGWAY; Capital Improvement Fund (2000); be reallocated to Capital Project
#F959-002 CRUISE TEMRINAL DISEMBARK RAMP; Capital Improvement Fund (2000).
Funds are being reallocated for design, engineering, construction, installation and
miscellaneous tasks associated with a new disembark ramp required to accommodate
larger capacity vessels at the Mobile, Alabama Cruise Terminal.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, 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 resolution adopted.

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL REPLACE
ROOF/PARAPET TO CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL DISEMBARK RAMP
FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND RELATED
WORK TO PROVIDE A DISEMBARKATION RAMP; $50,000.00. The following
resolution was held over until the regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 09-407-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) is hereby reallocated from:

• Capital Project No. C0645
Cruise Terminal – Replace Roof/Parapet (Capital Improvement Fund (2000))

• Capital Project No. F959-002
Cruise Terminal Disembark Ramp - (Capital Improvement Fund (2000))

Said funds shall be used for design, engineering, construction, installation, and related
work necessary to provide a disembarkation ramp to accommodate larger capacity
vessels at the Mobile Cruise Terminal.

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE ROLL UP DOORS/
GANGWAY TO CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT &
MISCELLANEOUS FOR PASSENGER LOBBY CHAIRS AND STAINLESS STALL
PROCESSING TABLES TO ACCOMMODATE LARGER CAPACITY VESSELS AT THE
MOBILE, ALABAMA CRUISE TERMINAL; $75,000.00. The following resolution was
held over until the regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 09-408-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis



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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $75,000.00 in Capital Project #C0770 CRUISE- ROLL UP
DOORS/GANGWAY; Capital Improvement Fund (2000); be reallocated to Capital Project
#C0259 CRUISE TEMRINAL- EQUMT & MISC; Capital Improvement Fund (2000). Funds
are being reallocated for passenger lobby chairs and stainless-steel processing tables
required to accommodate larger capacity vessels at the Mobile, Alabama Cruise Terminal.

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL ELEVATOR
UPGRADES TO CAPITAL PROJECT CRUISE TERMINAL DISEMBARK RAMP FOR
DESIGN, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND OTHER TASKS
ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW DISEMBARK RAMP REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE
LARGER CAPACITY VESSELS AT THE MOBILE ALABAMA CRUISE TERMINAL;
$200,000.00. The following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of April 21,
2026.

RESOLUTION: 09-409-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $75,000.00 in Capital Project #C0770 CRUISE- ROLL UP
DOORS/GANGWAY; Capital Improvement Fund (2000); be reallocated to Capital Project
#C0259 CRUISE TEMRINAL- EQUMT & MISC; Capital Improvement Fund (2000). Funds
are being reallocated for passenger lobby chairs and stainless-steel processing tables
required to accommodate larger capacity vessels at the Mobile, Alabama Cruise Terminal.

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 03-410, 08-412, 08-413, 08-414, 08-415,
08-416, 09-418 and 21-420, 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

APPOINT LOGAN U. GEWIN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 03-410-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the appointment by Mayor Spiro N. Cheriogotis of Logan U. Gewin as Executive Director
of Finance is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, said
appointment and approval having been made pursuant to § 11-44C-38(a) of the Code of
Alabama.

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


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APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC FOR ANNUAL
RENEWAL OF CISCO MALWARE PROTECTION AND NETWORK SECURITY
SOFTWARE FOR MIT; $73,050.81. The following resolution was held over until the
regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 08-411-2026

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 H F GLAUDE CONSTRUCTION FOR STORM
DRAINAGE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, OAKLEIGH DRIVE TO THREE
MILE CREEK; $17,634.45. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-412-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO MAJOR LEAGUE LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR
STORM DRAINAGE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, CHALET DRIVE TO
INNSBRUCK DRIVE; $19,737.00. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-413-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR FOR 30 COMPUTERS
FOR MPD; $32,533.20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-414-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO LEGGETT FAMILY ENTERPRISES FOR SOD
INSTALLATION FOR HILLCREST ROAD MEDIAN, FROM COTTAGE HILL ROAD TO
WINDSOR DRIVE; $27,245.00. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 08-415-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Woods

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO NORTHSTAR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT,
LLC FOR 5 DAY TRAINING COURSE FOR INCIDENT INVESTIGATION, ROOT-CAUSE
ANALYSIS, AND MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT CERTIFICATION FOR MFRD;
$25,180.00. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

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RESOLUTION: 08-416-2026

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 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.

APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO STIVERS FORD LINCOLN, INC. FOR 2 FORD
SUPERCREW PICKUP TRUCKS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT; $69,294.00.
The following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 08-417-2026

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:




TRANSFER FUNDS FROM LANGAN PARK DREDGING TO 2022 CIP PROJECT
LANGAN PARK STORM WATER FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; $27,000.00. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.

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RESOLUTION: 09-418-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Gregory

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $27,000.00 be reallocated from Capital Project (C0964) Langan Park Lake
Dredging to 2022 CIP Project (C0712) CIP - Langan Park Storm Water for additional
construction administration services.

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

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT CONVENTION CENTER CAPITAL TO
CAPITAL PROJECT CONVENTION CENTER MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO
REPLACE THE EXISTING CHILLER; $310,000.00. The following resolution was held
over until the regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

RESOLUTION: 09-419-2026

Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $310,000.00 be transferred from Capital Project C1036 Convention Center
Capital to Capital Project F? 17-001 Convention Center Mechanical Improvements. These
funds shall be used for the Convention Center Mechanical Improvements Project,
including replacement of the existing chiller.

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

Project Number: CN-015-25

Amount: $310,000.00

AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT #2 TO CONTRACT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS,
INC. FOR CIP LANGAN PARK STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT; $27,000.00
(INCREASE). The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.

RESOLUTION: 21-420-2026

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, an Amendment #2 to contract # 3833,
by and between the City of Mobile and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., which amends the
original CIP-Langan Park Storm Water dated May 31, 2022, to expand the Scope of Work
to provide ongoing engineering construction support activities for an additional amount of
$27,000.00, approval contingent upon pending transfer resolution. A copy of said contract
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

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

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE MODIFICATION OF A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1879 CONCEPTION STREET ROAD (SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19, 2026)
(DISTRICT 2). The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOLUTION: 41-421-2026

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
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 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 amendment.

Notice of Public Hearing for the Proposed Modification of a Previously Approved Planned
Unit Development For Property located at 1879 Conception Street Road

Pursuant to Resolution of the Mobile, Alabama City Council adopted April 14, 2026, a
public hearing will be held on the 17th day of May, 20226, at 10:30 a.m., to consider
adoption of an ordinance for the proposed Modification of a Previously Approved Planned
Unit Development for property located at 1879 Conception Street Road.

The public hearing will be held in the Auditorium of Government Plaza, 205 Government
Street, Mobile, Alabama. All persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in
favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment at such time and place. Further, the
City Council may consider zoning classifications other than the ones sought by the
applicant and may take other actions allowed by law.

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 Planned Unit Development was approved on September 11, 2009, to allow
multiple structures on a single building site, located at 1879 Conception Street Road and
described as follows:

COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
CONCEPTION STREET AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF TREATMENT
PLANT ROAD; THENCE RUN .SOUTH 41°26'36" WEST, 18.75 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE ,CONTINUE
SOUTH 41°26'36" WEST, 415.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 51°33'24" EAST, 1165
FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWEST BANK OF THREE MILE
CREEK AND TOULMIN SPRING BRANCH; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHWEST
BANK, RUN SOUTHWESTWARDLY, 1050 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN
NORTH 51°33'24" WEST, 1500 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN NORTH
51°26'36" EAST,"1030.00 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 41 °26'36" EAST, 420.00 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 45°43'24" EAST, 50.06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

WHEREAS, on February 16, 2026, 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 the construction of two (2) electrical buildings with a combined total
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Major
Modification on March 19, 2026, and recommended approval of the Major Modification of
the Planned Unit Development subject to the following conditions:

1. Revision of the Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Site Plan to depict all existing
and proposed improvements and demonstrate compliance with the Unified Development
Code and the following requirements:

• Illustration of a minimum 25-foot front yard setback along all public street rights-of-way,
whether opened or unopened;
• Provision of the lot size in both square feet and acres;
• Depiction of the existing vegetative buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property;
• Retention of the existing chain-link fence;
• Provision of the size (in square feet) of all buildings, tanks, and processing facilities,
including the two proposed electrical buildings;
• Inclusion of zoning district information;
• Illustration of parking and traffic circulation, including a table showing required and
provided parking spaces;
• Provision of the site's legal description or recorded plat reference;
• Retention of the graphic scale and north arrow;
• Provision of a note stating that the maximum allowable building height in the I-1 zoning
district is 45 feet;
• Provision of a note stating that any new site lighting shall· comply with Article 3, Section

64-3-9.C of the Unified Development Code;

• Provision of a note stating that any dumpsters placed on the property shall comply with
Article 3, Section 64-3-13.A.4 of the Unified Development Code, or alternatively, that
curbside waste removal services will be utilized;
• Provision of a note stating that any proposed tree removal shall be coordinated with
staff to ensure compliance with applicable tree preservation requirements;
• Provision of a note stating that any signage shall require 'separate review and permitting
through the Planning and Zoning Department, and that illuminated signage shall be
installed by a licensed and bonded sign contractor and obtain required electrical permits;
• Provision of a note stating that any future development or redevelopment of the site
may require additional PUD modifications subject to review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council.

2. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the. staff report;
3. Compliance with all Traffic Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
4. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
5. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
6. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the Final Modified Planned Unit
Development site plan prior to its recording in Probate Court, and the provision of one (I)
copy of the recorded site plan (hard copy and pdf) to Planning and Zoning; and,
7. Full compliance with all municipal codes and ordinances.

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
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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. Revision of the Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Site Plan to depict all existing
and proposed improvements and demonstrate compliance with the Unified Development
Code and the following requirements:

Illustration of a minimum 25-foot front yard setback along all public street rights-of-way,
whether opened or unopened;
 • Provision of the lot size in both square feet and acres;
 • Depiction of the existing vegetative buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property;
 • Retention of the existing chain-link fence;
 • Provision of the size (in square feet) of all buildings, tanks, and processing facilities,
 including the two proposed electrical buildings;
 • Inclusion of zoning district information;
 • Illustration of parking and traffic circulation, including a table showing required and
 provided parking spaces;
 • Provision of the site's legal description or recorded plat reference;
 • Retention of the graphic scale and north arrow;
 • Provision of a note stating that the maximum allowable building height in the I-1
 zoning district is 45 feet;
 • Provision of a note stating that any new site lighting shall comply with Article 3,
 Section

64-3-9.C of the Unified Development Code;

• Provision of a note stating that any dumpsters· placed on the property shall comply
with Article 3, Section 64-3-13.A.4 of the Unified Development Code, or alternatively, that
curbside waste removal services will be utilized;
• Provision of, a 'note stating that any proposed tree removal shall be coordinated with
staff to ensure compliance with applicable tree preservation requirements;
• Provision of a note stating that any signage shall require separate review and
permitting through the Planning and Zoning Department, and that illuminated signage shall
be installed by a licensed and bonded sign contractor and obtain required electrical
permits;
 • Provision of a note stating that any future development of� redevelopment of the
 site may require additional PUD modifications subject to review and approval by
 the Planning Commission and City Council.

2. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
3. Compliance with all Traffic Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
4. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
5. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
6. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the Final Modified Planned Unit
Development site plan prior to its recording in Probate Court, and the provision of one (1)
copy of the recorded site plan (hard copy and pdf) to Planning and Zoning; and,
7. Full compliance with all municipal codes and ordinances. ;

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

Councilmember Woods moved to call for the public hearing, which was seconded by
Councilmember Ingram 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 set the
date for the public hearing as May 19, 2026.

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF CHARLES
HENRY ROYAL II FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO OPERATE A SHUTTLE SERVICE (SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28,
2026). The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.

RESOLUTION: 41-422-2026

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.

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 Charles H. Royal, II 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 April
28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. At such time 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 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.

Councilmember Woods moved to call for the public hearing, 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 set the
date for the public hearing as April 28, 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Ingram thanked citizens for participating in the virtual chat on Thursday,
April 9, 2026.

Councilmember Ingram said that the community conversation with Ben Crump, Civil
Rights Attorney, she moderated on Sunday April 12th was a great success and thanked
everyone for attending.

Councilmember Ingram stated that a District 2 community meeting will be held on
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Harmon Recreation Center.

Councilmember Ingram announced that a community extravaganza event for District 2
residents will be held on April 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Councilmember Woods congratulated Logan U. Gewin on his appointment as the
Executive Director of Finance.

Councilmember Woods encouraged citizens to participate in Kites Over Mobile on April
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Councilmember Gregory said that the 2026 Spring Fling Music Festival held on April 11,
2026 was a great success.

Councilmember Small thanked residents for attending the community meeting on April 7,
2026, at Maryvale Elementary School.

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 11:21 a.m.

Adopted:
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 COUNCIL PRESIDENT


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 CITY CLERK




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