MESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER CONNIE HUDSON  

I hope that you and your family enjoy a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! As you celebrate, please be aware that Governor Robert Bentley has placed all 67 Alabama counties under an emergency drought condition declaration that prohibits outdoor burning to prevent wildfires. The no-burn order makes it illegal to set fire to any forest, grass, woods, wildlands or marshes, to build a campfire or bonfire, or to burn trash or other materials (such as fireworks) that may cause a forest, grass or wood fire. The penalty for violating the no burn order is a $500 fine and up to six months in jail. The City of Mobile has rescinded all fireworks permits previously issued for fireworks displays except for the Independence Day Fireworks Show planned at USS Battleship Memorial Park. The permit was issued for that display because the fireworks will be launched from a barge in the Mobile River.

Mobile County does not have the legal authority, as do municipalities, to issue a no-burn order or to prohibit the sale of fireworks. The entire County is, however, subject to restrictions and penalties under the Governor's burn ban.   

As we observe Independence Day this July 4, let us remember the dedicated men and women in service to our country today and throughout history who have sacrificed for our country's independence and our freedoms.

COMMISSIONER HUDSON TO ASSUME PRESIDENCY

Based on the Mobile County Commission's long standing practice of rotating the position of Commission President for 16 month periods during a term of office, Commissioner Hudson will assume the role of President from District 1 Commissioner Merceria Ludgood at the next Commission meeting to be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 11 in the auditorium of Government Plaza. 

CITY OF SEMMES TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH PUBLIC SERVICES 

COUNTY FINANCES AT A GLANCE

The May 2011 Budget Report reflects expenditures and revenues through 67% of fiscal 2011. Through May we collected 67.93% of budgeted revenues. The budget report shows budgeted and actual expenditures by function. Through the end of May 60.55% of the budget was expended. Other uses and transfers stand at 48.68%. Health and Welfare expenditures are paid on a quarterly

basis so the percentage expended is within expected range.

Financial Update as of May 2011

DISTRICT 2 ROAD  

DISTRICT TWO

SUMMER CALENDAR

SEMMES YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 9, 16, and 23.

Where: Semmes Park Pavilion,

Any new cheerleader or football player that registers will need to bring their original birth certificate to registration. Any established player or cheerleader will have a red card on file and will not need to bring it again. Team placement is determined by whatever age the player is as of August 31, 2011.

For more information Click Here to view the Semmes Youth Football website. 

CELEBRATE FREEDOM

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS

When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 4  

Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile

The City of Mobile will host the annual fireworks presentation at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.  The Mobile Pops will perform at 7 p.m., followed by the fireworks display at 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the event. Alcoholic beverages and grills are not permitted in the park. This is a free and family friendly event 

For more information please contact City of Mobile Special Events at 470-7730.   

CITY OF SEMMES COUNCIL MEETINGS

When: Worksession at 6 p.m. followed by Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays,  July 7 and 21

Where: Semmes First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 4070 Wulff Road, Semmes  

MARKET IN THE PARK 

MARKET ON THE SQUARE 

When: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays, now through July 30

Where: Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile

78th ANNUAL ALABAMA DEEP SEA FISHING RODEO   

When: Friday July 15 - Sunday July 17 

Where: Dauphin Island Marina, Dauphin Island 

MOBILE BAYBEARS GREAT HOT DOG COOK-OFF 

When: 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23 

Where: Hank Aaron Stadium, Mobile 

The Mobile BayBears Great Hot Dog Cook-Off is Mobile's only charity event where teams compete for bragging rights on who is Mobile's Top Dog. Come taste and judge which hot dog is Mobile's best. Mobile's own Top of the Orange will headline the day's entertainment.  

Cost: Advance tickets: $15 adults, $8 children, Free for children under 4. Day of Cook-Off tickets: $20 adults, $10 children, Free for children under 4. 

Each ticket to the Cook-Off includes a Hank Aaron Stadium Tasting Mug and a ticket to the July 23rd Mobile BayBears vs Tennessee Smokies baseball game.  

For more information Click Here or call 251-479-2327.  

MOBILE COUNTY TO HOST U.S. OLYMPIC BOXING TEAM TRIALS 

For additional information on City of Mobile calendar events, please Click Here.   

SPOTLIGHT ON COUNTY SERVICES

Each edition of the District 2 E-Newsletter will highlight an area of service, service agency, or a county service that is predominantly funded by the Mobile County Commission.

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS  

The Mobile County Public Works Department led by Public Works Director and County Engineer, Joe Ruffer, P.E. has three primary responsibilities that include:

Administration: The Department administers all contracts approved by the County Commission, including professional engineering contracts, construction contracts for the Pay-As-You-Go Road Improvement Program, and other awarded construction projects. The duties include planning, GIS mapping of all roads, subdivision plan review, commercial site plan review, road and drainage improvements and bridge construction and/or repair plan review for all of the unincorporated areas of the County as well as the City of Semmes. The building inspection department is responsible also for administration of the Federal Flood Insurance Program and enforces the standard building codes.

Construction: This responsibility includes supervising the design of any new facilities that are constructed. The Supervision of construction includes projects with public buildings, utilities, roads, bridges, airport facilities, traffic control devices, environmental protection facilities, boat ramps, seawalls, parks and other facilities. The department also issues permits and inspects all building construction on private property in the unincorporated areas of the county and the City of Semmes. Permits for any construction to be performed by any outside agencies or private contractors within the County's right of way are also issued by the Building Inspection Department.

Maintenance: The department maintains all County owned facilities including  more than 90 county owned buildings, the Dauphin Island Airport, several parks, 1,379 miles of roads, drainage facilities, bridges, traffic control devices, an 800 mhz radio system, and environmental measures to protect the air and water quality throughout Mobile County. 

Contact Information:

Mobile County Public Works  

Camp 1: 

Supervisor Richard Crist 

Administration
Electronics 

Traffic Engineering

1150 Schillinger Road North

Mobile, Alabama 36608

Phone: 574-4030

Mobile County Engineering Department: 

County Engineer and Public Works Director Joe Ruffer

Design Engineering

Construction Engineering

Environmental Services 

Geographic Information Systems

205 Government Plaza, 6th Floor 

Mobile, Alabama 36602

Phone: 574-8595 

Click Here to visit the Mobile County Public Works Department website.

Click Here to view project descriptions, maps, and current status reports for past and current Pay-As-You-Go programs.

Click Here to view frequently asked questions regarding building inspection and permitting.

Click Here to view an article that answers frequently asked questions about living on a dirt road.

KUDOS AND CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the Semmes Youth Baseball Association 6 year old All-Star T-Ball team, led by Coach Nevada Hilliard. The team came in 4th place in the state tournament held July 25- 27 in Grand Bay, Alabama.