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MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOBILE, ALABAMA, JANUARY 20, 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 January 20, 2026, at 9:00
a.m.
Councilmembers:
Present: Penn, Ingram, Small, 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, JANUARY 20, 2026
The City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, met in the Auditorium of the Government
Plaza on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., for the regular meeting.
The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.
Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain, offered the invocation.
The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present on Roll Call:
Chairman: Small
Vice-Chairman: Gregory
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 of the meetings of January 13, 2026 were approved as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Cheriogotis recognized his wife and children in attendance at the meeting.
Mayor Cheriogotis said that Special Needs Assistance Station for You, SNASY, is
partnering with the City to provide accessible, inclusive experiences for individuals with
special needs, mobility issues, or medical conditions during the 2026 Mardi Gras season.
Mayor Cheriogotis provided updates concerning the Downtown Streets conversion
projects.
Mayor Cheriogotis said that a community meeting will be held tonight at Dauphin Way
Baptist Church to inform citizens about the upcoming Dauphin Street Project at 6:00 p.m.

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The following employees were presented as Employee of the Month:
Tony White – Officer of the Month December 2025
Gregory Jones – Firefighter of the Month
Mayor Cheriogotis presented a proclamation to Drew Fabianich, Executive Director of the
Reese’s Senior Bowl, in recognition of the 77th anniversary and declared January 31,
2026 as “Senior Bowl Day” in Mobile.
Mayor Cheriogotis read a proclamation declaring January 29, 2026 as “Gifted Education
Day” in Mobile.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Penn moved to adopt the agenda, which was seconded by
Councilmember Small and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the agenda adopted.
APPEALS
Request of Ervin Shoemaker for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at the corner of S. Bayou
Street and Springhill Avenue on January 30 – February 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00
p.m. (District 2).
Councilmember Small moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.
Request of Creigh Shoemaker for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at the corner of S.
Bayou Street and Springhill Avenue on January 30 – February 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.
– 9:00 p.m. (District 2).
Councilmember Small moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.
Request of Margaret Olive for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mardi Gras Park on
March 28, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (District 2).
Councilmember Small moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, 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 Lawrence L. Battiste for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 606 St. Francis
Street on April 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (District 2).
Councilmember Woods moved to hold the waiver over for one week, which was seconded
by Councilmember Penn and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver held over for one week until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
Request of Demetria Smith for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Doyle Park on May 8,
2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (District 3).
Councilmember Small moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.
Request of Ashley Bigler for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at 4101 Wimbledon Drive,
W., on February 28, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (District 5).
Councilmember Small moved to adopt the waiver, which was seconded by
Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the waiver adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 909
GOVERNMENT STREET FROM R-1 AND R-B TO R-B (DISTRICT 2).
The Presiding Officer announced that today was the day for the public hearing to consider
the rezoning of property located at 909 Government Street from R-1 and R-B to R-B and
asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this matter.
No one appeared.
The Presiding Officer declared the hearing concluded and that the necessary ordinance
authorizing the proper action would be introduced later in the meeting.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Vandlyn Pierre, Drug Education Council, invited the Council to attend the upcoming Youth
Summit.
Derek Boulware, CEO of HOPE for All Gulf Coast, 107 St. Francis Street, provided
information about the 12th Annual Project Homeless Connect.
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Juree Hall, Director of the Mobile Public Library, 700 Government Street, presented four
recent High School and GED graduates of the Adult Education Program.
Creola Ruffin, 61 St. Joseph Street, presented a proposal to form a committee to celebrate
and acknowledge Mobile music legends.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Porter Taylor, 12634 Oxley Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, offered comments in support of
Resolution 37-1449.
Paul Read, 6987 Nicklaus Drive N., offered comments in support of Resolution 37-1449.
Kortney Hughes, Mobile, Al, gave comments in opposition of Resolution 37-1449.
ORDINANCES HELD OVER
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX A, DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OF THE CITY OF MOBILE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 64 OF THE MOBILE CITY CODE, 2022. The following ordinance
which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of December 2, 2025, and was held
over until the regular meetings of December 9, 2025, December 30, 2025, January 6,
2026, and January 20, 2026,was called up by the Presiding Officer.
ORDINANCE: 64-058-2025
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Ingram
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the “DDD Code” set forth in Appendix A of the Unified Development Code, Chapter 64,
adopted by the Mobile City Council on July 12, 2022 (Ordinance 64-017-2022) be, and the
same hereby is, amended so that it now reads in full as set forth in the attached.
The amendment of Appendix A, the DDD Code set forth in the Unified Development Code,
Chapter 64, shall be effective upon adoption and publication as required by law.
The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Small moved to
adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory
Councilmember Ingram moved to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by
Councilmember Reynolds
Councilmember Ingram moved to amend the ordinance to read to add the following: “shall
be effective six (6) months after the adoption and publication as required by law” which
was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The Presiding Officer declared the amendment adopted.
The Presiding Officer called for the vote on the original motion as amended and the vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the ordinance adopted as amended.
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7125
BELLINGRATH ROAD FROM R-1 TO CW. The following ordinance which was
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introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13, 2026, and was held over until
the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.
ORDINANCE: 64-001-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
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.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: That the Ordinance commonly known as the Unified Development Code
and adopted on July 12, 2022, together with the Zoning Map of the City of Mobile, be, and
the same hereby is amended in respect to that certain property in the City of Mobile, State
o follows to-wit:
A PORTION OF LOT 2-B-2, A RESUBDIVISlON OF LOT 2B, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
2 RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL A, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF THEODORE AS
RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT #2024056921 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA, BEING MORE PARTICURARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A CRIMP TOP IRON FOUND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 2-B-2, THENCE RUN N04°23'58"W, 242.48 FEET TO A CRIMP TOP !RO FOUND;
THENCE RUN N89°19'45"W, 275.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR FOUND; THENCE
RUN N0°51'10"W. 179.76 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR FOUND; THE CE RUN
N63°00'27"W, 100.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR FOUND; THENCE RUN S72°40'3
7"W, 304.10 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THE CE RUN S0°59'14"E, 90.00 FEET
TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE RUN S89°00'45"W, 99.97 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR SETO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BELLINGRATH ROAD; THENCE
RUN S01°0l'00"E, ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 273.79 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR FOUND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2-B-2; THENCE RUN
S88°57'00"E, 769.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CO TAINING 5.86 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS.
The classification of said property is hereby changed from Single-Family Residential
Suburban District (R-1) to Commercial Warehouse District (CW), and it shall hereafter be
lawful to construct on such property any structures permitted by the Ordinance of July 12,
2022, commonly known as the Unified Development Code and to use said premises for
any use permitted by the terms of said Ordinance in a CW, provided, however, that the
plans for any structure or building sought to be erected on said property shall be in
compliance with the building laws of the City of Mobile, and that any structure shall be
approved by the Building Inspector of the City of Mobile, and that any such structure be
erected only in compliance with such laws, including the requirements of said Unified
Development Code of July 12, 2022, and further provided, however, that no lot or parcel
of land herein above described shall be used for any use allowed in an CW, until all of the
conditions set forth below have been complied with: 1. Completion of the Subdivision
process; 2. Compliance with the associated Voluntary Conditions and Use Restrictions,
as revised for the CW, Commercial Warehouse District, zoning classification; 3.
Compliance with all Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Forestry, and Fire
Department comments noted in the staff report; and, 4. Full compliance with all municipal
codes and ordinances.
Section Two: This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its adoption and
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The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the ordinance adopted.
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3456 HALLS MILL
ROAD AND 2390 WEST I-65 SERVICE ROAD SOUTH. The following ordinance which
was introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13, 2026, and was held over
until the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.
ORDINANCE: 64-002-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
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 April 3, 2008, to allow multiple
buildings on a single building site located at 3456 Halls Mill Road, and 2390 West I-65
Service Road South and described as follows:
LOTS 1, 2 & A PORTION OF LOT 3, BEN RADCLIFF SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN
MAP BOOK 119, PAGE 60 OF THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA;
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE EASTERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 2, BEN RADCLIFF
SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 119, PAGE 60 OF THE RECORDS IN
THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE
RUN SOUTH 15°-26'-24" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 2 AND ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 65 (VARIABLE R/W) A DISTANCE OF
132.04 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 61°-51'-25" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 2 AND
ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 65 A
DISTANCE OF A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO THE COMMON CORNER BETWEEN
SAID LOT 2 AND LOT 3 OF SAID BEN RADCLIFF SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUN SOUTH
44°-15'-04" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 3 AND ALONG RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 65 A DISTANCE OF 89.71 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH
04°-48'-25" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 3 AND ALONG RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 65 A DISTANCE OF 142.33 FEET TO A CORNER OF
SAID LOT 3 AND THE NORTHWEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HALLS MILL ROAD (60'
R/W); THENCE RUN SOUTH 59°-29'-52" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 3 AND ALONG THE
NORTHWEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HALLS MILL ROAD A DISTANCE OF
62.13 FEET TO THE SOUTHERNMOST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE RUN
NORTH 56°-10'-28" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 930.62 FEET; THENCE
RUN SOUTH 00°-59'-15" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 13.18 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 87°-09'-55" WEST A DISTANCE OF 179.16 FEET TO THE WEST
LINE OF SAID BEN RADCLIFF SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUN NORTHWARDLY ALONG
THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT (HAVING A DELTA OF 18°-40'-49", A RADIUS
OF 2,967.65 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 11°-42'-41" EAST, AND A CHORD
LENGTH OF 963.26 FEET) AN ARC LENGTH OF 967.54 FEET TO THE
NORTHERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID BEN RADCLIFF SUBDIVISION;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 70°-50'-21" EAST ALONG SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 787.20
FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 26°-29'-17" EAST ALONG SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF
117.64 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 65°-18'-27" EAST ALONG SAID LOT 1 A
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DISTANCE OF 77.70 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 73°-26'-19" EAST ALONG SAID LOT
1 A DISTANCE OF 102.41 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 87°-21'-34" EAST ALONG SAID
LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 35.06 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 05°-53'-34" EAST ALONG
SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 38.25 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 84°-06'-26" EAST
ALONG SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 60.65 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF SAID INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 65; THENCE RUN SOUTH 16°-34'-03" EAST
ALONG SAID LOT 1 AND ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF
41.09 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 89°-48'-04" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 1 AND
ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 12.26 FEET; THENCE
RUN SOUTH 01°-10'-31" EAST ALONG SAID LOT 1 AND ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 94.52 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 21°-22'-37" EAST
ALONG SAID LOT 1 AND ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF
53.35 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHWESTWARDLY ALONG SAID LOT 1 AND ALONG
THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT (HAVING A DELTA OF 44°-00'-00", A RADIUS
OF 105.10 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 43°-16'-14" WEST, AND A CHORD
LENGTH OF 78.74 FEET) AN ARC LENGTH OF 80.71 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH
65°-16'-14" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 118.62 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 32°-20'-46" WEST ALONG SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 332.33 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 2 OF SAID BEN RADCLIFF SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUN SOUTH
57°-38'-47" EAST ALONG SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 415.38 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING. THE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 23.75 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS.
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2025, the owner of said property applied for a Major
Modification of the Planned Unit Development allowing multiple buildings on a single
building site, to modify lot lines in coordination with the proposed subdivision, and to
remove an undeveloped portion of the site from the previously approved Planned Unit
Development.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Major
Modification on November 20, 2025, and recommended approval of the Major Modification
of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to the following conditions:
1. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to label the size of each lot in both square feet
and acres, adjusted for any required dedication resulting from the subdivision
approval, or provision of a table on the Final PUD Site Plan with the same
information;
2. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to illustrate the 25-foot front yard setback along
all street frontages;
3. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to label each existing building with its size in
square feet;
4. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to depict all other existing site features;
5. Provision of a table on the Final PUD Site Plan showing required and existing
parking calculations;
6. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to illustrate any/all curbing and/or wheel stops;
7. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to depict any dumpsters or dumpster
enclosures, or provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating curbside waste
collection is utilized;
8. If any tree plantings or landscaped areas were required under prior approvals or
permits, provide a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will continue
to maintain compliance with those applicable requirements;
9. Provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that any future development
or redevelopment of the site may require additional modification of the PUD, subject
to Planning Commission and City Council approval;
10. Completion of the subdivision process prior to recording the Final PUD Site Plan in
Probate Court;
11. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report, amended as
follows: 1. ADD THE FOLLOWING NOTES TO THE PUD SITE PLAN: a. Any work
performed in the existing ROW (right-of-way) such as driveways, sidewalks, utility
connections, grading, drainage, irrigation, or landscaping will require a ROW permit
from the City of Mobile Engineering Permitting Department (251-208-6070) and
must comply with the City of Mobile Right-of-Way Construction and Administration
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Ordinance (Mobile City Code, Chapter 57, Article VIII). b. A Land Disturbance
Permit application shall be submitted for any proposed land disturbing activity with
the property. A complete set of construction plans including, but not limited to,
drainage, utilities, grading, storm water detention systems and paving will need to
be included with the Land Disturbance permit. This Permit must be submitted,
approved, and issued prior to beginning any of the construction work. c. Any and
all proposed land disturbing activity within the property will need to be submitted for
review and be in conformance with Mobile City Code, Chapter 17, Storm Water
Management and Flood Control); the City of Mobile, Alabama Flood Plain
Management Plan (1984); and, the Rules For Erosion and Sedimentation Control
and Storm Water Runoff Control. d. A 25' riparian buffer may be required, during
development, along the edge of anything considered by ADEM to be a water of the
state. e. Any existing or proposed detention facility shall be maintained as it was
constructed and approved. The Land Disturbance Permit application for any
proposed construction includes a requirement of a Maintenance and Inspection
Plan (signed and notarized by the Owner) for the detention facility. This Plan shall
run with the land and be recorded in the County Probate Office prior to the
Engineering Department issuing their approval for a Final Certificate of Occupancy.
f. The approval of all applicable federal, state, and local agencies (including all
storm water runoff, wetland and floodplain requirements) will be required prior to
the issuance of a Land Disturbance permit. The Owner/Developer is responsible
for acquiring all of the necessary permits and approvals. g. The proposed
development must comply with all Engineering Department design requirements
and Policy Letters;
12. Compliance with all Traffic Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
13. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
14. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
15. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the revised Modified PUD 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,
16. 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
g. Shall not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety or general
welfare.
h. Benefits Consideration. In addition, consideration was given to the City’s and
the larger community’s best interests and the need, benefit, or public purpose
of the proposed request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: That the modification of the Planned Unit Development is hereby approved
with the following required conditions:
1. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to label the size of each lot in both square feet
and acres, adjusted for any required dedication resulting from the subdivision
approval, or provision of a table on the Final PUD Site Plan with the same
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2. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to illustrate the 25-foot front yard setback along
all street frontages;
3. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to label each existing building with its size in
square feet;
4. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to depict all other existing site features;
5. Provision of a table on the Final PUD Site Plan showing required and existing
parking calculations;
6. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to illustrate any/all curbing and/or wheel stops;
7. Revision of the Final PUD Site Plan to depict any dumpsters or dumpster
enclosures, or provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating curbside waste
collection is utilized;
8. If any tree plantings or landscaped areas were required under prior approvals or
permits, provide a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will continue
to maintain compliance with those applicable requirements;
9. Provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that any future development
or redevelopment of the site may require additional modification of the PUD, subject
to Planning Commission and City Council approval;
10. Completion of the subdivision process prior to recording the Final PUD Site Plan in
Probate Court;
11. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report, amended as
follows: 1. ADD THE FOLLOWING NOTES TO THE PUD SITE PLAN: a. Any work
performed in the existing ROW (right-of-way) such as driveways, sidewalks, utility
connections, grading, drainage, irrigation, or landscaping will require a ROW permit
from the City of Mobile Engineering Permitting Department (251-208-6070) and
must comply with the City of Mobile Right-of-Way Construction and Administration
Ordinance (Mobile City Code, Chapter 57, Article VIII). b. A Land Disturbance
Permit application shall be submitted for any proposed land disturbing activity with
the property. A complete set of construction plans including, but not limited to,
drainage, utilities, grading, storm water detention systems and paving will need to
be included with the Land Disturbance permit. This Permit must be submitted,
approved, and issued prior to beginning any of the construction work. c. Any and
all proposed land disturbing activity within the property will need to be submitted for
review and be in conformance with Mobile City Code, Chapter 17, Storm Water
Management and Flood Control); the City of Mobile, Alabama Flood Plain
Management Plan (1984); and, the Rules For Erosion and Sedimentation Control
and Storm Water Runoff Control. d. A 25' riparian buffer may be required, during
development, along the edge of anything considered by ADEM to be a water of the
state. e. Any existing or proposed detention facility shall be maintained as it was
constructed and approved. The Land Disturbance Permit application for any
proposed construction includes a requirement of a Maintenance and Inspection
Plan (signed and notarized by the Owner) for the detention facility. This Plan shall
run with the land and be recorded in the County Probate Office prior to the
Engineering Department issuing their approval for a Final Certificate of Occupancy.
f. The approval of all applicable federal, state, and local agencies (including all
storm water runoff, wetland and floodplain requirements) will be required prior to
the issuance of a Land Disturbance permit. The Owner/Developer is responsible
for acquiring all of the necessary permits and approvals. g. The proposed
development must comply with all Engineering Department design requirements
and Policy Letters;
12. Compliance with all Traffic Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
13. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
14. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
15. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the revised Modified PUD 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,
16. 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.
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The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the ordinance adopted.
CONSIDER THE MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNING
APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6710 OLD SHELL ROAD. The following
ordinance which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13, 2026, and
was held over until the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by the Presiding
Officer.
ORDINANCE: 64-003-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOBILE ON THE 12TH DAY OF JULY, 2022, SAID ORDINANCE BEING
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
WHEREAS, a Planning Approval was approved on August 01, 1996, allowing construction
of a 150-foot-tall steel monopole telecommunications tower on property located at 6710
Old Shell Road and described as follows:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF NOLFE SUBDIVIDION AS
RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 60, PAGE 52 OF THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE
JUDGE OF PROBATE, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA; RUN THENCE SOUTH 00
DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST FOR 50.0 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH
89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST FOR 50.0 FEET; RUN THENCE
NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS FOR 50.0 FEET TO THE WEST.
NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 OF NOLFE SUBDIVISION; RUN THENCE SOUTH 89
DEGREES 35 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
NOLFE SUBDIVISION FOR 50.0 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
NOLFE SUBDIVISION AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL BEING A
PORTION OF LOT 1 AND SAID NOLFE SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK
60, PAGE 52 OF THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE,
MOBILE, ALABAMA AND CONTAINING 2500 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, the owner of said property applied for a Major Modification of the Planning
Approval on September 25, 2025, to allow construction of a 150-foot-tall steel monopole
telecommunications tower, to increase the height of the telecommunications tower from
150 feet to 172.1 feet.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Major
Modification on November 20, 2025, and recommended approval of the Major Modification
of the Planning Approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of Tower Height, Tower Setback and Tower Residential Buffer Variances
by the Board of Zoning Adjustment;
2. Placement of a note on the revised site plan stating that any future development or
re-development of the site may require additional PUD and Planning Approval
modifications, subject to approval by the Planning Commission and City Council;
3. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
4. Placement of a note on the revised site plan stating all Traffic Engineering
comments noted in the staff report;
5. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
6. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
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7. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the revised 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,
8. 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
G. Shall not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare.
H. Benefits Consideration. In addition, consideration was given to the City’s and
the larger community’s best interests and the need, benefit, or public purpose
of the proposed request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: That the modification of the Planning Approval is hereby approved with the
following required conditions:
1. Approval of Tower Height, Tower Setback and Tower Residential Buffer Variances
by the Board of Zoning Adjustment;
2. Placement of a note on the revised site plan stating that any future development or
re-development of the site may require additional PUD and Planning Approval
modifications, subject to approval by the Planning Commission and City Council;
3. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
4. Placement of a note on the revised site plan stating all Traffic Engineering
comments noted in the staff report;
5. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
6. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
7. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the revised 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,
8. 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.
The ordinance was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the ordinance adopted.
RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER
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CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AN
AMBULANCE SERVICE. The following resolution which was introduced and read at the
regular meeting of November 12, 2025 and was held over until the regular meetings of
November 18, 2025, January 13, 2026, and January 20, 2026, was called up by the
Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 37-1449-2025
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that pursuant to the
provisions of Ordinance #59-073, 2005, that the application of Acadian Ambulance Service
for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate an ambulance service is
hereby approved. A copy of said application is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Small moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and following
comments from Councilmembers Reynolds and Woods the vote was as follows:
Ayes: None
Nays: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution failed.
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH ECOSOUTH SERVICES OF MOBILE, LLC FOR
RECYCLING BIN RENTAL AND HAULING SERVICES; NTE $250,000.00 PER YEAR.
The following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of January
13, 2026, and was held over until the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up
by the Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 01-035-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute and attest, respectively, for and
on behalf of the City of Mobile, an agreement, by and between the City of Mobile and
Ecosouth Services of Mobile, LLC, to provide recycling bin rental and hauling services, as
needed at the unit prices indicated, in a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 per year,
for three years, as appropriated funds are available, as outlined in the agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of said agreement is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH GORAM AIR CONDITIONING
COMPANY, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERMS FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES. The following resolution which was
introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13, 2026, and was held over until
the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 01-036-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute and attest, respectively, for and
on behalf of the City of Mobile, an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Mobile
and Goram Air Conditioning Company, Inc. for HV AC Maintenance and Repair -Various
City of Mobile Facilities, to extend the term of the existing agreement for an additional one-
year period, with the option for one additional one-year extension, as permitted under the
terms of the Agreement, as amended, and subject to annual appropriation, as outlined in
the Agreement amendment attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. A copy
of said Agreement amendment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CHANGE ORDER WITH WATERMARK DESIGN
GROUP, LLC FOR TAYLOR PARK COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENT;
$190,725.00. The following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular
meeting of January 13, 2026, and was held over until the regular meeting of January 20,
2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 13-040-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Small
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA that
the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute and attest,
respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, an Amendment to the Change Order,
by and between the City of Mobile, and the company listed below, for work as outlined in
the contract attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. A copy of
said contract is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Name of Company: Watermark Design Group, LLC
Project Name: CIP Taylor Park – Community Center Improvements
Project Number: PR-003-24
Amount: $190,725.00
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZE CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR PELICAN COAST CONSERVANCY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMANENTLY PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE
CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE PROPERTY. The following resolution which was
introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13, 2026, and was held over until
the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by the Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 25-041-2026
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Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute
attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, any and all documents
necessary to convey a Deed of Conservation Easement, to Pelican Coast Conservancy,
Inc., for the purpose of permanently preserving and protecting the conservation values of
the property, as set forth in the Deed of Conservation Easement as described in Exhibits
"A" and proposed closing statement attached hereto and made a part hereof as set forth
in full, subject to Pelican Coast Conservancy, Inc., executing the easement.
A copy of said executed Deed of Conservation Easement with Exhibits incorporated
herewith will be on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Name of Company: Pelican Coast Conservancy, Inc.
Not to Exceed Cost: $0.00
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and following
comments from Councilmember Reynolds the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIM; SOULIER. The
following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13,
2026, and was held over until the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by
the Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 60-042-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mobile, that the City Attorney and the
City Council Attorney, or their respective designees, be, and they hereby are, authorized
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Mobile and the City Council of the City of Mobile,
Alabama, the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims arising out of the claims of
Paul E. Soulier, as outlined in the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims. A copy
of said settlement agreement is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZE UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALABAMA POWER
COMPANY TO PROVIDE NEW TRANSMISSION LINE CRICHTON-HOSPITAL-DS. The
following resolution which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of January 13,
2026, and was held over until the regular meeting of January 20, 2026, was called up by
the Presiding Officer.
RESOLUTION: 25-046-2026
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Sponsored by: Councilmembers Reynolds and Woods
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA that
the Mayor and 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 easement to ALABAMA
POWER COMPANY as set out in the attached Utility Easement Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein, for and
in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100
($105,000.00) DOLLARS, needed for ALABAMA POWER COMPANY to provide a new
Transmission Line Crichton-Hospital-DS, affecting 31 City-owned properties, as described
and depicted in Exhibits A and B of said easement.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
ORDINANCES BEING INTRODUCED
CONSIDER REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 909 GOVERNMENT STREET
FROM R-1 AND R-B TO R-B. The following ordinance was held over until the regular
meeting of January 27, 2026.
ORDINANCE: 64-004-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Ingram
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.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: That the Ordinance commonly known as the Unified Development Code and
adopted on July 12, 2022, together with the Zoning Map of the City of Mobile, be, and the
same hereby is amended in respect to that certain property in the City of Mobile, State of
Alabama, described as follows to-wit:
PARCEL A:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF BROAD AND
GOVERNMENT STREET; THENCE RUN WESTW ARDL Y ALONG THE SOUTH LINE
OF GOVERNMENT STREET 234.25 FEET TO THE. POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE
PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 89
DEGREES 33 MINUTES 21 SECONDS RUN SOUTHWARDL Y 175.33 FEET TO A
POINT; THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 54
SECONDS RUN WESTWARDL Y 51.67 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WITH AN
INTERIOR ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 22 SECONDS RUN NORTHWARDL
Y 176.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT STREET;
THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 24 SECONDS
RUN EASTWARDL Y ALONG THE AFOREMENTIONED SOUTH LINE 51.92 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL B:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF BROAD AND CHURCH
STREET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE, OF CHURCH STREET
254.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN
DESCRIBED; THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 02
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SECONDS RUN NORTHWARDLY A DISTANCE OF 179.63 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 41 SECONDS
RUN WESTWARDL Y 49.10 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE
OF 91 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 46 SECONDS RUN SOUTHWARDLY A DISTANCE OF
86.04 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 25
MINUTES 33 SECONDS RUN EASTWARDLY A DISTANCE OF 9.64 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 268 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 46 SECONDS
RUN SOUTHWARDLY A DISTANCE OF 93.04 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE
OF SAID CHURCH STREET; THENCE WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES
47 MINUTES 11 SECONDS RUN EASTWARDLY ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A
DISTANCE OF 40 .00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
The classification of said property is hereby changed from Single-Family Residential
Urban District (R-1) and Residential Business District (R-B), to Residential Business
District (R-B), and it shall hereafter be lawful to construct on such property any structures
permitted by the Ordinance of July 12, 2022, commonly known as the Unified Development
Code and to use said premises for any use permitted by the terms of said Ordinance in a
R-B, provided, however, that the plans for any structure or building sought to be erected
on said property shall be in compliance with the building laws of the City of Mobile, and
that any structure shall be approved by the Building Inspector of the City of Mobile, and
that any such structure be erected only in compliance with such laws, including the
requirements of said Unified Development Code of July 12, 2022, and further provided,
however, that no lot or parcel of land herein above described shall be used for any use
allowed in an R-B, until all of the condition set forth below has been complied with: 1. 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.
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT
RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME. Councilmember
Gregory moved for the suspension of the rules to consider consent resolutions 03-047
through 60-059 being introduced for the first time. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Woods and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The Presiding Officer declared unanimous consent granted for the items.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BEING INTRODUCED
APPOINT WILLIAM S. STIMPSON TO THE MOBILE AIRPORT AUTHORITY. The
following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 03-047-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor’s
appointment of William S. Stimpson to fill the unexpired term of David White on the Mobile
Airport Authority which expires June 28, 2028 pursuant to Section 11-44C-21(5) of the
Alabama Code, is hereby approved and confirmed.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
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The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE ABC BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF A RETAIL
BEER/TABLE WINE (OFF PREMISES ONLY) LICENSE TO KOKWET II; 1615 DR.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 37-048-2026
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.
Type of application: Retail Beer/Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Liquor License
Submitted by: KOKWET II, LLC
Location: KOKWET II
1615 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Mobile, Al 36617
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DECLARE WEEDS NOXIOUS, GROUP #1675. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 58-049-2026
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.
WHEREAS, a survey has been made to determine the properties upon which or in front of
which noxious or dangerous weeds are growing and the agents or employees of the City
of Mobile have obtained the legal description of parcels of property in the City of Mobile
upon which or in front of which such weeds are growing, and it has been determined to
follow the provisions of Act No. 329 of the Legislature of the State of Alabama, approved
on April 28, 1988, and to have caused such weeds to be cut or otherwise abated as public
nuisances:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: It has been determined by the City Council of Mobile that the weeds growing
on the privately owned lots or parcels of land described in Exhibit "A," a copy of which is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk and made a part thereof as though set forth in full,
known as Group #1675 under the caption "NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS WEEDS
GROWING ON PROPERTY," are noxious and dangerous, and such weeds are hereby
declared to be public nuisances. The properties upon which such weeds are growing are
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all located within the corporate limits of the City of Mobile, about the streets referred to in
the description which are more particularly described in said Exhibit "A."
SECTION 2: The weeds growing on or in front of the above-described parcels of property
shall be abated by the removal of such noxious or dangerous weeds or they will be
removed and the nuisances abated by the City of Mobile, in which case the cost of such
removal will be assessed against the respective parcels of lands from which such weeds
are removed, and such cost will constitute a lien upon such respective parcels of land until
paid. A public meeting is hereby called to be held in the Auditorium of the Mobile
Government Plaza, 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, on the 24th day of
February, 2026, at ten thirty a.m., for the purpose of hearing any objections to the
declarations contained in this resolution and to the proposed removal of such weeds, at
which time all objections will be heard and given due consideration by the City Council of
Mobile; and it is directed that there shall be conspicuously posted in front of each parcel
of property, a notice headed "NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS," such heading to be in
words not less than one inch in height and substantially in the form set out in such Act No.
329, approved April 29, 1988.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, GROUP 1674. The following resolution was
introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 58-050-2026
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING WHAT OBJECTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED AND
WHAT OB�ECTIONS 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 su.ch 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 16th day
of December, 2025 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 16th day of
December, :l025, and entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON
THE STREETS OR SIDEWALKS AND UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
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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.1674 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 above-described pieces of property shall have the right
to remove the weeds ordered by this resolution to be removed from this property provided
such removal is done prior to the arrival of the employees of the City of Mobile against his
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 Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
ASSESS COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS, REPEAT WEED LIEN GROUP #97. The
following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 58-051-2026
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 Repeat Weed Lien Group 97 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.
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Section 2. It is directed that a copy of this resolution be delivered to the Tax Collector of
the City of Mobile, and it shall be his duty to add the amounts of the above respective
assessments to the next regular bills for ad valorem taxes levied against the said
respective lots and parcels of land for municipal purposes, and such amounts shall be
collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary municipal taxes are
collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties and same procedure on foreclosure
and sale as in the case of delinquency as provided for ordinary ad valorem taxes.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO ARIEL W. HOLLOWAY ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-052-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn
WHEREAS, Councilmember Penn wishes to appropriate $1,000.00 to Ariel W. Holloway
Elementary School, from District 1 Discretionary Funds (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, Ariel W. Holloway Elementary School, is a public school in Mobile,
Alabama, which the Council may support pursuant to Code of Alabama § 16-13-36; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds 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 Ariel W.
Holloway Elementary School will be used to assist with Teacher’s Appreciation, which
will serve a public purpose benefiting the City of Mobile and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $1,000.00 to Ariel W. Holloway Elementary School
for the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to the language on request serves
a public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-053-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn
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WHEREAS, Councilmember Penn wishes to appropriate $3,000.00 to Mobile Museum
of Art, from District 1 Discretionary Funds (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, Mobile Museum of Art is a public school in Mobile, Alabama, which the
Council may support pursuant to Code of Alabama § 16-13-36; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds 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 Mobile Museum
of Art will be used to assist with the Art After Dark event, which will serve a public
purpose benefiting the City of Mobile and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $3,000.00 to Mobile Museum of Art for the purposes
described hereinabove and pursuant to the language on request serves a public purpose
and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SHOWERS FOUNDATION SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was
introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-054-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn
WHEREAS, Councilmember Penn wishes to appropriate $1,500.00 to The Showers
Foundation, from District 1 Discretionary Funds (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, The Showers Foundation, is a public school in Mobile, Alabama, which the
Council may support pursuant to Code of Alabama § 16-13-36; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama has opined that the granting of
public funds 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 The Showers
Foundation will be used to assist with the 32nd Annual Spring Fling Music Festival
scheduled for April 9-12, 2026, which will serve a public purpose benefiting the City of
Mobile and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $1,500.00 to The Showers Foundation for the
purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to the language on request serves a public
purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, 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.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO COASTAL ALABAMA DOWN SYNDROME
SOCIETY SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following
resolution was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-055-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
WHEREAS, Councilmember Reynolds wishes to appropriate $2,000.00 to Coastal
Alabama Down Syndrome Society, from the District 4 Discretionary Fund (10041020
42080); and
WHEREAS, Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society, 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 Coastal
Alabama Down Syndrome Society will be used to assist with the Alabama State Special
Olympics Volleyball Championship Team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $2,000.00 to Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome
Society, for the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request
serves a public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of
same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO KINGS MILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution
was introduced by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-056-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
WHEREAS, Councilmember Reynolds wishes to appropriate $700.00 to Kings Mill
Homeowners Association, from the District 4 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, Kings Mill Homeowners Association 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
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WHEREAS, the Mobile City Council determines that this appropriation to Kings Mill
Homeowners Association will be used to assist with the installation of speed bumps.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $700.00 to Kings Mill Homeowners Association, for
the purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a
public purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO LIBERTY LEARNING SERVES A PUBLIC
PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-057-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
WHEREAS, Councilmember Reynolds wishes to appropriate $1,000.00 to Liberty
Learning, from the District 4 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, Liberty Learning, 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 Liberty
Learning will be used to assist with the Super Citizen Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $1,000.00 to Liberty Learning, for the purposes
described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a public purpose
and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO MUDBOTTOM REVIVAL SERVES A PUBLIC
PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-058-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Reynolds
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WHEREAS, Councilmember Reynolds wishes to appropriate $2,500.00 to MudBottom
Revival, from the District 4 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, MudBottom Revival 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 MudBottom
Revival, will be used to assist with the 2026 Music Festival.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $2,500.00 to MudBottom Revival, for the purposes
described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a public purpose
and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE VILLAGE OF SPRINGHILL SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVE PAYMENT. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Gregory.
RESOLUTION: 60-059-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn
WHEREAS, Councilmember Gregory wishes to appropriate $8,000.00 to The Village of
Springhill, from the District 7 Discretionary Fund (10041020 42080); and
WHEREAS, The Village of Springhill 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 The Village of
Springhill will be used to assist sidewalks, architectural design, landscape plan, securing
State funding, grass medians and installation of pavers in roundabout.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mobile City Council hereby finds and
determines that an appropriation of $8,000.00 to The Village of Springhill, for the
purposes described hereinabove and pursuant to language in the request serves a public
purpose and the Council further approves and directs the payment of same.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Gregory moved to
adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
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The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME. Councilmember Gregory moved for the
suspension of the rules to consider resolutions 08-063, 08-064, 08-065, 08-065, 08-066,
08-067, 31-073 and 60-077 being introduced for the first time. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Reynolds and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The Presiding Officer declared unanimous consent granted for the items.
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF
COASTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE GOMESA PROJECT ENTITLED.
“BROOKLEY BY THE BAY SOUTHERN ACTIVATION ZONE – CITY OF MOBILE”;
$3,500,000.00. The following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of January
27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 01-060-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor is authorized to accept and receive GOMESA grant funding in the amount of
$3,500,000.00 from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
(ADCNR) in support of the Brookley by the Bay Project. There is no match requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his designee be authorized to accept said
grant and to sign any agreements or other documents in connection with the grant and to
provide any information required by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources. Any agreements for grant assistance, together with the exhibits, shall be filed
with the City Clerk after award and execution.
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF
COASTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE GOMESA PROJECT ENTITLED,
“MOBILE RIVERFRONT PARK ENCHANCEMENTS PHASE III – CITY OF MOBILE”;
$4,000,000.00. The following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of January
27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 01-061-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the Mayor is authorized to accept and receive GOMESA grant funding in the amount of
$4,000,000.00 from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
(ADCNR) in support of the Mobile Riverfront Park Enhancements Project. There is no
match requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his designee be authorized to accept said
grant and to sign any agreements or other documents in connection with the grant and to
provide any information required by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources. Any agreements for grant assistance, together with the exhibits, shall be filed
with the City Clerk after award and execution.
APPROVE ITEM-AWARD BID FOR JANITORAL SUPPLIES. The following resolution
was held over until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 08-062-2026
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Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
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.
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO B & L CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR FIBER OPTIC
CABLE FOR HILLSDALE PARK; $15,408.50. The following resolution was introduced
by Councilmember Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 08-063-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO CIVICPLUS, INC. FOR ANNUAL RENEWAL OF
COUNCIL AGENDA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE; $22,381.85. The following resolution
was introduced by Councilmember Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 08-064-2026
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 execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO GAINES UTILITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
LLC FOR STORM DRAINAGE DEBRIS REMOVAL, SHADY BROOK TO BOLTON’S
BRANCH; $20,275.94. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 08-065-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
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The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO SAFE HAVEN COMPANY, LLC, FOR STORM
DRAINAGE DEBRIS REMOVAL, GOVERNMENT BOULEVARD TO KENNY STREET;
$16,096.66. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 08-066-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO SOUTHERN REALTY MANAGEMENT GROUP,
LLC, FOR STORM DRAINAGE DEBRIS REMOVAL, PINEHILL DRIVE TO AIRPORT
BOULEVARD; $25,382.00. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 08-067-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:
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The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Reynolds moved
to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penn and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO STIVERS FORD LINCOLN, INC. FOR 2 FORD
CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT; $59,638.00.
The following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 08-068-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Purchasing
Agent is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Mobile, a purchase order
to the indicated vendor in the approximate amount stated, and to approve the supporting
bid award if required, for the following requisition as indicated below and attached herein:
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO SUNBELT FIRE, INC. FOR FIRE BUNKER COATS,
PANTS, AND BOOTS FOR MFRD; $125,010.00. The following resolution was held over
until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 08-069-2026
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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REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM 2025 CITY WIDE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE TO BI-
ANNUAL BRIDGE INSPECTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRIDGE AND
INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTION SERVICES; $130,000.00. The following resolution
was held over until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 09-070-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmembers Penn, Ingram, Small
Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that
the sum of $130,000.00 be reallocated from 2025 City Wide Bridge Maintenance (C0932)
to Bi-Annual Bridge Inspection (C0l 19) project to provide additional bridge and
infrastructure inspection services.
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FOR U.S. 45 STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS; $53,000.00 INCREASE. The following
resolution was held over until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 13-071-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmember Penn
WHEREAS, the City entered into a contract dated November 28, 2023 with Michael Baker
International, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services on the project
known as U.S. 45 Streetscape Improvements, City of Mobile Project No. 2022-3005-06;
and
WHEREAS, the Contract amount for the construction engineering and inspection services
was based on fee negotiations for the original scope of services between the City of Mobile
and Michael Baker International, Inc; and whereas, the current original contract amount
totals $136,610.61; and
WHEREAS, additional scope was added to the project, and unforeseen circumstances
were encountered during construction, thereby increasing the engineering services cost
by $53,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides on Page 9 that the compensation and fees "to be paid
to the ENGINEER associated with the above-mentioned PROJECT shall not exceed
$136,610.61;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Council does hereby authorize the additional fee of
$53,000.00, for a total of $189,610.61, to be paid to Michael Baker International, Inc. for
construction engineering and inspection services on the U.S. 45 Streetscape
Improvements Project.
AUTHORIZE 1ST CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH AMENDMENT TO MS4 STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER
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INTERNATIONAL, INC.; $475,000.00. The following resolution was held over until the
regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 21-072-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis and Councilmembers Penn, Ingram, Small
Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute and attest, respectively, for and
on behalf of the City of Mobile, an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Mobile
and Michael Baker International, Inc. to (1) extend the term of the existing Contract for an
additional one-year period, with the option for one additional one-year extension, as
permitted under the terms of the Contract; (2) replace the original Scope of Services with
an updated version for the 2026 program year; and (3) increase the Additional Services
from $5,000.00 to $25,000.00 to accommodate expanded support needs, as outlined in
the amendment attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total aggregate
compensation authorized under the Contract, inclusive of all renewal terms, shall increase
from the original sum of $455,000.00 to the amended not to exceed amount
of$475,000.00, subject to annual appropriation. A copy of said Amendment and Contract
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO FILE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION
ASSISTANCE. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 31-073-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S DESGINEE TO FILE APPLICATIONS
WITH THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION THE
UNITED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION
ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 53, TITLE 23, UNITED STATES
CODE, AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FTA.
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has been delegated authority to
award Federal financial assistance for transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the grant or cooperative agreement for Federal Financial assistance will
impose certain obligations upon the Applicant, and may require the Applicant to provide
the local share of the project cost;
WHEREAS, the Applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to
the Federal Transit Administration required for the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Mayor's Designee is authorized to execute and file application for Federal
assistance on behalf of the CITY OF MOBILE with the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23, United States
Code or other Federal statues authorizing a project administered by the Federal Transit
Administration. THE CITY OF MOBILE is the Designated Recipient of the Federal Transit
Administration Urbanized Area Formula Program authorized by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(I).
2. The Mayor's Designee is authorized to execute and file with its application the annual
certification and assurances and other documents the Federal Transit Administration
requires before awarding Federal assistance grants or cooperative agreements.
3. The Mayor's Designee is authorized to execute grant and cooperative agreements with
the Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the CITY OF MOBILE.
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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 Penn and the vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS; JONES. The
following resolution was held over until the regular meeting of January 27, 2026.
RESOLUTION: 60-074-2026
Sponsored by: Mayor Cheriogotis
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mobile, that the City Attorney and the
City Council Attorney, or their respective designees, be, and they hereby are, authorized
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Mobile and the City Council of the City of Mobile,
Alabama, the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims arising out of the claims of
Bert Jones, as outlined in the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims. A copy of
said settlement agreement is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUARTERLY NIGHT MEETINGS FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL. The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Reynolds.
RESOLUTION: 60-077-2026
Sponsored by: Councilmember Penn
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, conducts its weekly meetings
at 10:30 a.m. in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2-42, Mobile City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, recognizes that its morning
meetings may be difficult for some citizens to attend in that said meetings occur during
regular business hours;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, desires to conduct a regular
meeting in the evening hours once per quarter;
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama, that once per quarter
– during the months of January, April, July, and October – , beginning in year 2026, the
City Council of the City of Mobile, Alabama shall conduct a regular meeting beginning at
6:00 p.m., instead of 10:30 a.m., the date and location of said meeting to be specified by
the Council with notice provided as required by law.
The resolution was read by the City Clerk, whereupon Councilmember Penn moved to
table the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and following
comments from Councilmembers Penn, Ingram, and Reynolds the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the resolution tabled.
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1356 GOVERNMENT STREET, 120 ESPEJO
STREET, AND 1356, 1358, AND 1360 CONTI STREET (SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY
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24, 2026) (DISTRICT 2). The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Woods.
RESOLUTION: 41-075-2026
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 an4 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 a Proposed Conditional Use Permit for Property Located at
1356 Government Street, 120 Espejo Street, and 1356, 1358, and 1360 Conti Street
Pursuant to Resolution of the Mobile, Alabama City Council adopted Jannary 20, 2026,
a public hearing will be held on the 24th day of February, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., to consider
adoption of an ordinance for a proposed Conditional Use Permit for property located at 13
56 Government Street, 120 Espejo Street, 1356, 1358, and 1360 Conti Street to allow
expansion of a religious facility in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Suburban District.
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 Conditional Use Permit application was filed on October 28, 2025, to allow
expansion of a religious facility in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Urban District, to
permit use of an off-site single-family dwelling as offices. and meeting space, located at
1356 Government Street, 120 Espejo Street, and 1356, 1358 and 1360 Conti Street and
described as follows:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT STREET (I 00'
RIGHT-OF-WAY) AND ESPEJO STREET (50' RIGHT-OF-WAY), A 5/8-INCH REBAR
FOUND; THENCE RUN NORTH 70 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST
ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GOVERNMENT STREET A DISTANCE
OF 45,00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEGREES
22 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 261.69 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CONTI STREET (50' RIGHT-OF-WAY); THENCE
RUN NORTH 70 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CONTI STREET A DISTANCE OF 226.5 FEET TO A
POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 02 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A
DISTANCE OF 259.79 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
GOVERNMENT STREET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 70 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 12
SECONDS WEST AND ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GOVERNMENT
STREET A DISTANCE OF 232.67'FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO,
FROM THE SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF CONTI AND ESPEJO STREETS, RUN
EASTW ARDLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF CONTI STREET 45 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE RUN SOUTHW ARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH ESPEJO STREET 140 FEET,
MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF PROPERTY CONVEYED BY BERTHA
WEBER AND HUSBAND TO EDWARD M. BARR AND JANICE W. BARR BY DEED
DATED DECEMBER 31, 1953, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 604, PAGE 180, OF
THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, MOBILE COUNTY,
ALAIBAMA, WHICH POINT IS 120 FEET NORTHWARDLY FROM THE NORTH LINE OF
GOVERNMENT STREET; THENCE RUN WESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE
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OF SAID BARR PROPERTY 45 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF ESPEJO
STREET, 120 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF GOVERNMENT STREET;
THENCE RUN NORTHWARDLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF ESPEJO STREET 140
FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
ALSO,
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT1AND ESPEJO
STREETS, THENCE RUNNING EASTWARDLY 45 FEET ALONG GOVERNMENT
STREET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING NORTHWARDLY PARALLEL WITH
ESPEJO STREET 120 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING WESTWARDLY 43
FEET 9 INCHES TO THE EAST LINE OF ESPEJO STREET; THENCE SOUTHWARDLY
120 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING IN BLOCK 1083 OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE, LOT 1, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA.
ALSO,
LOT NUMBER 3 IN SQUARE 1 OF THE ETHERIDGE TRACT; SAID LOT HAVING A
FRONT OF 52 FEET 6 INCHES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CONTI STREET, WITH A
DEPTH OF 110 FEET, WITH THE SAME WIDTH IN REAR AS IN FRONT; SAID SQUARE
1 IS BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY BROWN STREET, EAST BY BRADFORD AVENUE
(FORMERLY NEW STREET), SOUTH BY CONTI STREET, AND WEST BY ESPEJO
STREET; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION, RECORDED
IN MAP BOOK 1, PAGE 1, OF THE PROBATE COURT RECORDS OF MOBILE
COUNTY, ALABAMA.
ALSO,
THAT CERTAIN LOT OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CONTI STREET BETWEEN
ESPEJO AND NEW STREETS, KNOWN AS LOT NUMBER FOUR IN SQUARE
NUMBER ONE OF THE ETHERIDGE TRACT, HAVING A FRONT OF FIFTY-TWO AND
SIX-TWELFTHS FEET ON CONTI STREET AND A DEPTH NORTHWARDLY OF ONE
HUNDRED TEN FEET, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY HARRIET AND
MANUEL MINOR FROM W. S. LEWIS IN 1886 BY DEED RECORDED IN MOBILE
INDEED BOOK 52 N.S., PAGE 626.
ALSO,
LOT 5 IN SQUARE 1 OF THE ETHERIDGE TRACT, AS PER MAP THEREOF MADE BY
D. M. N. ROSS, COUNTY SURVEYOR, DA TED APRIL 15, 1878, SAID LOT BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE
NORTH LINE OF CONTI STREET 227.5 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF CONTI AND ESPEJO STREETS; THENCE RUN EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF CONTI STREET A DISTANCE OF 52 FEET 6 INCHES TO A POINT; THENCE RUN
NORTH AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO CONTI STREET A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET TO
A POINT; THENCE RUN WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF CONTI
STREET A DISTANCE OF 52 FEET 6 INCHES TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH A
DISTANCE OF 110 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF CONTI STREET AND THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
ALSO,
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING NORTH AND CONTIGUOUS TO LOTS 4
AND 5 IN SQUARE NO. 1 OF THE ETHERIDGE TRACT, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE RUNNING EAST ALONG THE SAID
NORTH LINE OF LOTS 4 AND 5, 67 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT; THENCE
RUNNING NORTHEAST A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT
BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 25 OF THE ETHERIDGE TRACT; THENCE
RUNNING WESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 25 A DISTANCE
OF 75 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTHWARDLY ALONG
AN EXTENDED LINE BETWEEN LOTS 3 AND 4 A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED BEING THE EASTERLY-MOST PART OF LOT 25
IN SQUARE NO. 1 OF THE ETHERIDGE TRACT.
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ALSO,
BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CONTI AND
ESPEJO STREETS; THENCE NORTHWARDLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF ESPEJO
STREET A DISTANCE OF 108 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE, WITH AN INTERIOR
ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 90 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 16 SECONDS, RUN
WESTWARDLY A DISTANCE OF 125.8 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE, WITH AN
INTERIOR ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 88 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 54 SECONDS, RUN
SOUTHWARDLY A DISTANCE OF 149.2 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ON THE NORTH
LINE OF CONTI STREET; THENCE, WITH AN INTERIOR ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF
72 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 50 SECONDS, RUN NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 129.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING
THE SAME PROPERTY RECORDED IN REAL PROPERTY BOOK 1754, PAGE 279,
PROBATE COURT RECORDS OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Conditional
Use Permit on December 18, 2025, and recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit subject to the following conditions:
1. Hours of operation limited to 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9:00
AM to 12:00 noon on Sundays;
2. Use limited to office and small group meetings;
3. Provision of a six-foot (6') high privacy fence along the North and West property lines,
dropping to three feet (3') in height within the ten-foot (10') front yard setback;
4. Placement of a note on a revised site plan stating that any changes to the scope of
operations or site plan may require additional review of a modified Conditional Use Permit
request by the :Planning Commission and approval by City Council;
5. Submittal· to and approval by Planning and Zoning of a revised site plan prior to
forwarding of the request for City Council hearing; and ,
6. Full compliance with all municipal codes and ordinances.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Conditional Use Permit request:
1. Is consistent with all applicable requirements of this Chapter, including:
a. Any applicable development standards; and
b. Any applicable use regulations.
2. Is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood;
3. Will not impede the orderly development and improvement of surrounding property; and
4. 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;
5. Is designed to provide ingress and egress that minimizes traffic hazards and traffic
congestion on the public roads;
6. Is designed to minimize the impact on storm water facilities;
7. Will be adequately served by water and sanitary sewer services; and
8. Is not noxious or offensive by reason of emissions, vibration, noise, odor, dust, smoke
or gas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOBILE AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: That the Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved with the following
required conditions:
1. Hours of operation limited to 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9:00
AM to 12:00 noon on Sundays;
2. Use limited to office and small group meetings;
3. Provision of a six-foot (6') high privacy fence along the North and West property lines,
dropping to three feet (3 ') in height within the ten-foot (IO') front yard setback;
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4. Placement of a note on a revised site plan stating that any changes to the scope of
operations or site plan may require additional review of a modified Conditional Use Permit
request by the: Planning Commission and approval by City Council;
5. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of a revised site plan prior to
forwarding of the request for City Council' hearing; and
6. 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 then moved to call for the public hearing, which move was
seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer set the
date for the public hearing as February 24, 2026.
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6151 MARIANA DRIVE SOUTH (SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 24,
2026) (DISTRICT 3). The following resolution was introduced by Councilmember Woods.
RESOLUTION: 41-076-2026
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 an4 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 6151 Marina Drive South
Pursuant to Resolution of the Mobile, Alabama City Council adopted January 20, 2026,
a public hearing will be held on the 24th day of February, 2026, 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 6151 Marina Drive South.
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 August 04, 2011 to amend a
previously approved master plan, of a previously approved Planned Unit Development
allowing multiple buildings on a single building site with shared access and parking
between two building sites, to allow construction of a multi-family development with 178
dwelling units in multiple buildings on a single building site with shared access and parking
between two building sites located at 6151 Marina Drive South and described as follows:
COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH MARGIN OF DOG RIVER
AND THE FORMER EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DAUPHIN ISLAND PARKWAY
(FORMERLY CEDAR POINT ROAD), MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 14°-30'-00" WEST, ALONG SAID FORMER RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DAUPHIN
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ISLAND PARKWAY, A DISTANCE OF 72.31 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE FORMER
LOCATION OF A ONE-HALF INCH IRON ROD (DESTROYED BY CONSTRUCTION);
THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 14°-30'-00" WEST, ALONG SAID FORMER EAST
RIGHT-OF-WA Y LINE, A DISTANCE OF 550 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 75°-21'-00"
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 22.36 FEET TO A POINT ON THE PRESENT EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF DAUPHIN ISLAND PARKWAY AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
.THENCE RUN SOUTH 75°-21'-00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 177.64 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE RUN NORTH 14°-39' -00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 442.1 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO POINT "A" ON THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF DOG RIVER; THENCE EASTW
ARDL Y AND SOUTHW ARDL Y ALONG THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MARGINS,
RESPECTIVELY, OF DOG RIVER AND MOBILE BAY, A DISTANCE OF 1521 FEET,
MORE OR LESS, TO POINT "B" (A MATHEMATICAL TIE FROM POINT "A" TO POINT
"B" IS SOUTH 53°-24' -34" EAST, 341.7 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44°02'-21" EAST,
256.37 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23°-50'-03" EAST, 822.29 FEET) SAID POINT "B"
BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERN MARGIN OF MOBILE BAY AND THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BAY DIVISION, HOLLINGERS ISLAND, AS
RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 3, PAGES 109-110, OF THE RECORDS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PRO BA TE COURT, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 79°-15'-00" WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1,
A DISTANCE OF 721.1 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT l; SAID CORNER BEING THE TERMINUS OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF THE NORTH EXTENSION OF BAY ROAD; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 79°-
15'-00" WEST, ALONG THE TERMINUS OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF
26.89 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 75°-01'-00" WEST, ALONG THE
TERMINUS OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 25.06 FEET TO A POINT, SAID
POINT BEING THE TERMINUS OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WA Y LINE OF THE NORTH
EXTENSION OF SAID BAY ROAD; THENCE RUN NORTH 85°-23'-00" WEST, A
DISTANCE OF 135 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 14°- 39'-00" EAST, A
DISTANCE OF 581.01 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 45°-21'- 00" WEST, A
DISTANCE OF 247.51 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 75°-21 '-00" WEST, A
DISTANCE OF 167.64 FEET TO A POINT ON THE PRESENT EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF DAUPHIN ISLAND PARKWAY; THENCE RUN NORTH 09°-02'-02" EAST,
100.47 FEET ALONG THE PRESENT EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DAUPHIN
ISLAND PARKWAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
WHEREAS, the owner of said property applied for a Major Modification of a previously
approved Planned Unit Development on October 20, 2025, amending a previously
approved master plan to allowing multiple buildings on a single building site with shared
access and parking between two building sites, to allow construction of a multi-family
development with 178 dwelling units in multiple ·buildings on a single building site with
shared access and parking between two building sites.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested Major
Modification on December 18, 2025, and recommended approval of the Major Modification
of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to the following conditions:
1. Provision of the lot size in square feet and acres on the Final PUD Site Plan;
2. Retention of the sidewalk along Marina Drive South;
3. Revision of the site plan to provide a pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk to
the structures on the site to comply with Article 3, Section 64-3-3 of the UDC;
4. Revision of the site plan to connect sidewalks in front of aII buildings on the site;
5. Revision of the site plan to break up areas of more than twelve (12) contiguous parking
spaces with a landscape island;
6. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating bicycle parking spaces will be
provided in compliance with Article 3, Section 64-3-12.A.9. of the UDC;
7. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will comply with
parking lot lighting standards under Article 3, Section 64-3-9.C. of the UDC, and that a
photometric plan will be submitted at the time of permitting;
8. Retention of both existing and proposed building sizes in square feet on the Final PUD
Site Plan;
9. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will comply with
building elevation requirements of Article 3, Section 64-3-6 of the UDC;
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10. Provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating the maximum allowable building
height is 65-feet;
11. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will comply with
tree planting and landscape area requirements of Article 3, Section 64-3-7 of the UDC;
12. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that a residential-buffer
compliant with Section 64-3-8 of the UDC will be provided, where the site abuts
residentially developed property;
13. Provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating any dumpster placed on the
property will comply with the placement and enclosure standards of Article 3, Section 64-
3-13.A.4. of the UDC;
14. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that any future development
or redevelopment of the site may require additional PUD modifications, subject to approval
by the Planning Commission and City Council;
15. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
16. Compliance with all Traffic Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
17. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
18. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
19. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the revised 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,
20. 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 application factors, the request will not adversely .affect the
health, safety or welfare of persons living or working in the surrounding neighborhood, or
be more injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood;
E. Is subject to adequate design standards to provide ingress and egress that minimize
traffic hazards and traffic congestion on the public roads;
F. Is not noxious or offensive by reason of emissions, vibration, noise, odor, dust, smoke
or gas; and
G. Shall not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare.
H. Benefits Consideration. In addition, consideration should also be 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. Provision of the lot size in square feet and acres on the Final PUD Site Plan;
2. Retention of the sidewalk along Marina Drive South;
3. Revision of the site plan to provide a pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk to
the structures on the site to comply with Article 3, Section 64-3-3 of the UDC;
4. Revision of the site plan to connect sidewalks in front of all buildings on the site;
5. Revision of the site plan to break up areas of more than twelve (12) contiguous parking
spaces with a landscape island;
6. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating bicycle parking spaces will be
provided in compliance with Article 3, Section 64-3-12.A.9. of the UDC;
7. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will comply with
parking lot lighting standards under Article 3, Section 64-3-9.C. of the UDC, and that a
photometric plan will be submitted at the time of permitting;
8. Retention of both existing and proposed building sizes in square feet on the Final PUD
Site Plan;
9. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will comply. with
building elevation requirements of Article 3, Section 64-3-6 of the UDC;
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10. Provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating the maximum allowable building
height is 65-feet;
11. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that the site will comply with
tree planting and landscape area requirements of Article 3, Section 64-3-7 of the UDC;
12. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that a residential buffer
compliant with Section 64-3-8 of the UDC will be provided, where the site abuts
residentially developed property;
13. Provision of a note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating any dumpster placed on the
property will comply with the placement and enclosure standards of Article 3, Section 64-
3-13.A.4. of the UDC;
14. Retention of the note on the Final PUD Site Plan stating that any future development
or redevelopment of the site may require additional PUD modifications, subject to approval
by the Planning Commission and City Council;
15. Compliance with all Engineering comments noted in the staff report;
16. Compliance with all Traffic Engineering comments noted in .the staff rep9rt;
17. Compliance with all Urban Forestry comments noted in the staff report;
18. Compliance with all Fire Department comments noted in the staff report;
19. Submittal to and approval by Planning and Zoning of the revised 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,
20. 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 then moved to call for the public hearing, which move was
seconded by Councilmember Gregory and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer set the
date for the public hearing as February 24, 2026.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ingram offered comments regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
events.
Councilmember Reynolds gave comments concerning Resolution 03-047.
Councilmember Fleming said that a community meeting will be held tonight at Dauphin
Way Baptist Church to inform citizens about the upcoming Dauphin Street Project.
Councilmember Fleming offered comments about the SNASY program.
Councilmember Penn offered comments regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events.
Councilmember Penn announced that ground breaking will be held for the new Fred
Marshall Court, affordable housing development, at 4350 Moffet Road at 2:00 p.m. today.
Councilmember Penn reminded citizens to come out to Dauphin Way Baptist Church
tonight for information about the upcoming Dauphin Street Project.
Councilmember Gregory stated that the Annual Blacks in Government breakfast was a
great success this year and continues to grow.
Councilmember Greogry said that she attended the Women United Brunch hosted by
United Way Southwest Alabama on January 17, 2026.
Councilmember Small offered comments regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. events this
past weekend.
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Councilmember Reynolds moved to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by
Councilmember Woods and the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Penn, Ingram, Small, Reynolds, Fleming, Woods, and Gregory
Nays: None
The vote was then announced by the City Clerk, whereupon the Presiding Officer declared
the regular meeting adjourned at approximately 11:37 p.m.
Adopted:
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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CITY CLERK
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