Mobile City Pre-Council Meeting, October 20, 2026

The City of Mobile’s pre-council meeting on October 20, 2026, reviewed several procurement and project items for council consideration. A proposed $156,000 professional-services contract with the Bloom Group for government-relations work drew questions about its scope, funding, and the shift from an internal role; the administration said the cost would be covered by the former position’s salary and agreed to provide more information, including activity and results reporting. A purchase order to Spire for event marketing services was held over after a council member said the materials had arrived that morning. Other resolutions listed included contracts with Dynamic Security for unarmed guard and protective services and Moffatt & Nichol for design and engineering for McNally Park marine improvements. A $20,000 contract with Firefly Drone Shows for the Christmas tree lighting was discussed.