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MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER CONNIE HUDSON
DISTRICT 2 NEWS & EVENTS
March 8, 2019
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MESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER CONNIE HUDSON
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Mobile County Soccer Complex Construction to Start this Spring
Great news everyone! On Monday, March 11, during our regular meeting, the Mobile County Commission is expected to vote on awarding a $4.087 million bid contract to John G. Walton Construction Company, Inc. to complete Phase I of the Mobile County Soccer Complex.
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Phase I will include two tournament quality fields and two seeded practice fields along with irrigation and sewer, lighting, landscaping, a parking lot and an entrance road. Construction of Phase I is expected to be completed by January 2020. The next phases, to complete all 10 tournament quality lighted fields including a championship field with bleachers and concession and restroom buildings, will be completed as funding becomes available through
the County’s future capital improvement programs, grants and community fundraising sources.
Funding for Phase I includes $1.2 million from GOMESA (Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act) for an environmentally-friendly permeable parking lot. The balance of Phase I costs will be allocated from Commission District 2 Capital Improvement Program Funding, and Pay-As-You-Go Transportation Program funding to improve Hall’s Mill Road and Lee’s Lane. The Soccer Complex is located on approximately 60 acres near the intersection of I-65 and I-10 off of Hall’s Mill road and Lee’s Lane.
Many thanks to all of those who have helped make this vision a reality! Soccer enthusiasts have been waiting for this complex for a very long time and I am delighted that construction will soon begin to help address this ever-growing recreational need in Mobile County.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmest Regards,
Connie
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CLICK HERE
to download the 2019 Cleanup Challenge form.
CLICK HERE
to download the Love Your Community pledge.
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Commissioner Hudson attended the annual Semmes Camellia Festival held at Semmes First Baptist Church on February 2, which celebrated Semmes’ nursery history with camellia displays, tablescapes, and guest lectures. She also visited the Semmes Heritage Park and Museum Open House, which included a tour of the Malone Chapel and the early 20th century log cabin.
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MGM Visits Government Plaza
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On February 7, 18 senior students from Mary G. Montgomery High School, along with teachers Christina Skelton and Terra Price, visited with Commissioner Hudson and attended the County Commission Conference Meeting during their City/County Government field trip.
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Members of Leadership South attended the Mobile County Commission Conference Meeting on February 7, afterwards meeting with the Commissioners to discuss county government. Leadership South is comprised of a group of professionals currently employed by the University of South Alabama (USA) who are committed to supporting and leading growth and progress at USA and throughout the community.
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Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon
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On February 7, Commissioner Hudson attended the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon, honoring members of the Southwest Alabama Legislative Delegation. Pictured with Commissioner Hudson is the luncheon’s keynote speaker, Katie Britt, the new President and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.
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Semmes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
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Commissioner Hudson was the guest speaker for the
Semmes Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon on February 13. Some of the topics discussed included the County’s purchase of the Escatawpa Hollow Campground, the Semmes Senior Center expansion, Love Your Community anti-litter campaign, and the Mobile County Soccer Complex.
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Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
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On February 13, the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce held their 182nd Annual Meeting at the Mobile Convention Center. Pictured with Commissioner Hudson is the 2019 Delchamps Award Winner, Bestor Ward.
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On March 6, David Eddie, President of the Mobile Chapter of the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA), presented Commissioner Hudson with a Certificate of Appreciation and Challenge Coin, recognizing the County Commission’s assistance provided to local Coast Guard personnel and their families through gift card collections during the government shutdown.
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MOBILE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTABLE PETS
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"Spud"
is the Pet of the Week at MCAS. He is a 1-year-old Bulldog mix who loves to play, and his $40 adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, heartworm check, wormer, and a microchip.
If you are interested in adopting "
Spud"
or any of our other adoptable pets, stop by the shelter at 7665 Howells Ferry Road.
With the exception of holidays, the shelter is open:
- Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
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You can also follow the Mobile County Animal Shelter on Facebook, Instagram (mcacshelter), or Twitter (@mcacshelter) to receive updates about adoptable pets and upcoming events! For more information on the Mobile County Animal Shelter or to view a list of current adoptable pets,
CLICK HERE
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
AZELEA BLOOM OUT AT BELLINGRATH
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Azalea Bloom Out at Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Each spring, guests at Bellingrath Gardens and Home enjoy the blooms of more than 250,000 vibrant azaleas in an explosion of color throughout the 65-acre estate. The annual Azalea Bloom Out goes back to Bellingrath’s earliest beginnings in 1918, when Walter Bellingrath purchased a rustic fishing camp on Fowl River. His wife, Bessie, who loved gardening, wanted to beautify the property and relied on old-growth azaleas as a starting point. Ever since, Bellingrath Gardens has been synonymous with the Gulf Coast’s beautiful azalea season.
Fun fact: Bessie Bellingrath’s gardening skills also provided the spark that led to the creation of Mobile’s famous Azalea Trail in 1929. The Bellingraths’ neighbor across South Ann Street in Mobile, Sam Lackland, often observed the countless cars driving through their property to admire their azaleas each spring. Mr. Lackland was a retired hotel executive, and after a trip to Charleston one spring, he was told that the hotels were all booked because of tourists coming to see the azaleas. He returned to Mobile and approached the City Commission with the idea of establishing an Azalea Trail to attract tourists. With the help of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Mobile’s Azalea Trail was presented in the spring of 1929.
Today, visitors to Mobile may enjoy the newly reestablished Azalea Trail in Mobile and the Azalea Bloom Out at Bellingrath. The Azalea Watch page is updated daily on their website,
bellingrath.org
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On Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 AM, daylight savings time begins.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour!
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"Oh Whata Night" Fundraiser for Tuder Family
Monday, March 11, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mobile Whataburger Location
Whataburger is hosting an "Oh Whata Night" event to honor Mobile's fallen Officer Sean Tuder with all three Mobile restaurant locations participating. According to the franchise owner, 20% of the proceeds from the three restaurants during the three hour period will be donated to the Tuder family.
The event will include a meet and greet with police officers at the Schillinger Road and Cottage Hill Road locations. On-site will be the Mounted Unit, K-9 Unit, Traffic Safety Motors, the SWAT Unit BearCat, and McGruff the Crime Dog. A rock wall for children will be provided by Officer Tuder's National Guard Unit.
Whataburger Locations:
9968 Airport Blvd. (Airport Blvd. & Snow Rd.)
2461 Government Blvd. (Government Blvd. & Pinehill Dr.)
2496 Schillinger Rd. (Schillinger & Cottage Hill Roads)
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42nd Annual Azalea Trail Run
Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM
Downtown Mobile
Join the Port City Pacers on March 23, 2019 for the 42nd Annual Azalea Trail Run, one of the premier 10K road races in the United States and the 2011 RRCA National 10K Championship. The event also includes 5K and 2K runs. All of the courses are flat and extremely fast.
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Lemon Face Gala
Thursday, March 28 6:00 PM
GulfQuest
A special night of dinner and dancing at the Inaugural Lemon Face Gala!
Aubreigh’s Army Foundation 328 is named for Aubreigh Nicholas, an 11-year-old girl from Mobile, Alabama who battled DIPG for 11 months before passing away in August of 2018. On her 11th birthday, March 28, 2018, Aubreigh started the Lemon Face Challenge to bring awareness to the monster called DIPG, the deadliest form of childhood cancer. This foundation now commits to continue the legacy Aubreigh started and to continue her fight against DIPG. By supporting this event, you can be a part of the team fighting for a cure for these children.
This Gala will include both silent and live auctions and an exciting program to showcase important developments in DIPG research.Tickets include your entry to the gala, dinner, and drinks. Cocktail attire.
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Boys & Girls Club Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 30, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1517 Plaza Dr, Mobile
Join the Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama for their 10th Annual Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Optimist Branch. Enjoy homemade pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, hashbrowns, pastries, coffee, fruit juice, milk, fried chicken & fish and much more.
Tickets are $6 and can be purchased directly from the Branch or
online
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Proceeds benefit youth programs and transportation within the Branch. Donations are Welcome.
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Pancakes & Puppies
Saturday, March 30, 7:00 AM -10:00 AM
Wilmer Hall
Wilmer Hall's annual pancake breakfast will be Saturday, March 30th at 7:00-10:00 am. Please join us for a fun-filled morning of delicious pancakes, Conecuh sausage, Carpe Diem coffee, jumpies, face painting, games, puppies, and more! The Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter will be here with dogs available for adoption. Join us on our front lawn. Tickets are $6/person, which includes breakfast (pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice).
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Parading Through Time
Now - April 19
History Museum of Mobile
Roll through four centuries of Mardi Gras history at the History Museum of Mobile! Discover the origins of Mobile's Carnival traditions, mystic societies and more.
Call 251-208-7569 for more information.
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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER LINKS
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DISTRICT 2 ROAD PROJECTS UPDATE
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Current District 2 road projects are moving along toward completion.
To view a complete list of ongoing projects in Mobile County Commission District 2,
CLICK HERE
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MOBILE COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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General Fund Budget Report Narrative
As of January 31, 2019
Revenue
January 2019 marks the fourth month of the fiscal year which began October 1, 2018. The County should be operating at 33% of budgeted revenue. For the four-month period ending January 31, 2019, general fund revenue totaled $62,670,023. Revenue recorded represents 42.02 % of budget. Of the $62,670,023 received through January 2019, 71% was generated from the collection of taxes.
Expenditures
Excluding transfers, the County expended $41,474,992 in its general fund through the fourth month of the fiscal year. Expenditures are 28.47% of the budget for the period.
Public safety expenditures comprised 50% of total expenditures, while 33% of expenditures went toward general government activities. The remainder of expenditures for the period were expended on sanitation, social services, education initiatives, cultural and recreational activities, debt service and capital outlay.
The County transferred $988,768 to other funds. The fund balance in the general fund increased by $20,206,263 during the period, which resulted in an ending general fund balance of $77,723,720.
Summary
As the County begins fiscal year 2019, revenue and expenditures will be monitored closely against budget estimates. In the event a trend emerges in which revenue does not meet expectations, measures will be implemented to reduce spending in an effort not to produce a deficit at the end of the fiscal year.
To view the Budget Report Narrative in full,
CLICK HERE
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UPCOMING COMMISSION MEETINGS
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Commission Regular Meeting
When: Monday, March 11, 10:00 AM
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium
Commission Conference
When: Thursday, March 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: Monday, March 25, 10:00 AM
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium
Commission Conference
When: Thursday, April 4, 10:00 AM
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: Monday, April 8, 10:00 AM
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium
agendas for the above meetings as they are posted.
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QUICK LINK: MOBILE COUNTY RECYCLING
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CONTACT COMMISSIONER HUDSON
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Connie Hudson, Mobile County Commissioner
Mobile County Commission, District 2
205 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36644
Office:
(251) 574-2000
Office Fax:
(251) 574-2001
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1443,
Mobile, Alabama 36633
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