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Commissioner Connie Hudson
October 5, 2012 
messageMESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER CONNIE HUDSON

 

Hope everyone is enjoying our cooler fall "football weather"! As we enter the last quarter of this 2012 calendar year, please take note of the many upcoming community events and the special events celebrating Mobile County's Bicentennial year. On Veterans Day, November 11, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., the Mobile Symphony Orchestra will perform a patriotic musical tribute to our nation's veterans in the new Mobile County Bicentennial Pavilion at Medal of Honor Park off Hillcrest Road. The Pavilion is one of the legacy projects for the Mobile County Bicentennial commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Mobile County on December 18, 1812. We thank our sponsors: Title Sponsor Austal USA; Supporting Sponsors; The City of Mobile, International Shipholding Corp., Adams and Reese LLP, The Atchison Firm P.C., Burr Foreman LLP, Hand Arendall LLC, Volkert & Associates Inc., Johnstone Adams LLC, and The Mobile County Bicentennial Commission. The event is free to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music. Hope to see you there! 

 

Warmest Regards,

Connie

 
Construction is underway at the Mobile County Bicentennial Pavilion located in Medal of Honor Park off Hillcrest Road. Construction is scheduled to be complete this month.
 

  
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IN THIS ISSUE
 
 MOBILE COUNTY APPROVES FY2013 BUDGET budgetapproval

On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 the Mobile County Commission approved a $187.6 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The budget represents an increase of 1.8% over 2012 revenues or $3.3 million more. 

 

Mobile County Commission general fund revenues for FY2013 are projected to be $121 million, an increase of .81% over FY2012.

 

Budgeted expenditures for FY2013 are $168.5 million. This is $2.6 million or 1.6% more than budgeted expenditures for FY2012. Budgeted expenditures for the Mobile County Commission General Fund are $118.9 million, which is an increase of $1.6 million or 1.3% above budgeted general fund expenditures for FY2012.

 

The Mobile County Commission functions as the budgetary authority for County Administration and Engineering as well as for the offices of the Revenue Commission, License Commission, Probate Judge, Sheriff's Office, and County Treasurer. In addition, the Commission is also required by law to provide a portion of funds for the District Attorney's Office, District and Circuit Courts and Juvenile Court. Click Here to view the 2012-2013 Budget which includes a complete listing of departments and county offices receiving county appropriations.

 MOBILE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: AIRBUS UPDATE FOR LOCAL VENDORS Airbusvendors

The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce has received information from Airbus to help answer two of the most common questions - "How does my company become a supplier for the Airbus Alabama 320 final assembly line project?" and "How does my company become a supplier in Airbus's production supply chain?"

 

As the company moves closer to announcing its construction timeline, it is committed to working with local vendors whenever possible. All companies interested in doing business with Airbus should Click Here to reply to the "Airbus For Suppliers" tab.

 

On this site, suppliers will find two registration options:  

  • For suppliers interested in working specifically on the new Airbus Alabama A320 Family final assembly line project, please click here to visit the EADS eProc tool. In addition, Airbus has created a truly global supply chain that contributes to the success of its growing aircraft product line. More than 1,500 primary contractors in more than 30 countries deliver the components, parts and systems that Airbus requires- at the best quality and within the established timeframe. 
  • If you are a supplier interested in becoming part of the Airbus aircraft production supply chain, Click Here to register your company's information through the Airbus/EADS sourcing tool.

 

The Airbus/EADS Sourcing Tool allows you to describe your capabilities to Airbus buyers who will then contact you directly, if applicable. Airbus/EADS Sourcing also allows buyers and suppliers to exchange requirements and proposals online during the bid process. For small- and medium-sized companies, your best points of contact may be our 1st and 2nd tier suppliers. Please use any existing contacts you may already have with these suppliers.

 

To learn more about the Airbus Procurement organization and major suppliers, please Click Here.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ADOPT A DOG MONTHawardacca

 

The Mobile County Animal Shelter currently has 77 animals ready for adoption. The cost for adoption of unaltered animals, or animals that have not previously been spayed or neutered, are $80 for dogs and $70 for cats (fees include spaying and neutering, rabies shot, 5-in-1 vaccination, and wormer). Altered animals are $40 for dogs and $30 for cats (fees include rabies shot, 5-in-1 vaccination, and wormer).

  

The MCAS kennel hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays (for adoption only). The Shelter is closed on Sundays.

 

For more information on adopting an animal from MCAS contact 574-3647 or Click Here to view the full adoption process as well as photos of current adoptable pets.   

 

 

CalendarDISTRICT 2 FALL CALENDAR  

ZUMBA AT SEMMES COMMUNITY CENTER

 

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Where: Semmes Community Center, 10141 Moffett Road, Semmes

 

Come and join instructor Carrie Wiley for Zumba, a low-impact dance workout class. All ages are welcome. Skid-proof shoes are a requirement.

 

Cost: $5

 

For more information on events at the Semmes Community Center, contact Director Robin Dixon at 645-9009.

 

 

BROWN BAG IN BIENVILLE

 

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Now through October 31

Where: Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile


Fall is back and so is live jazz. Pack and bring a bagged lunch and sit under the oak trees in Bienville Square. Live music provided by the City of Mobile and Catt Sirten.   


For more information contact the City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services at 208-1550 or Click Here.

 

 

THE PUMPKIN PATCH! AT DAUPHIN WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

 

When: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., October 5 to October 31

Where: 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile

 

Come and pick out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween. The public is also invited to a Fall Festival in the Pumpkin Patch 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 28. Costumes are welcomed, but not required. There will be free popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, drinks, a train ride and inflatables. In addition, Dauphin Way's own J. C.'s Construction Company Puppet Team will be performing

 

For more information Click Here to visit the DWUMC website.

 


BAYFEST- ALABAMA'S LARGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL

 

When: October 5 through October 7

Where: Downtown Mobile

 

 

BayFest will celebrate its 18th anniversary this year with an expected crowd of more than 200,000 guests, who will be Downtown Mobile to see over 125 live musical acts on nine stages during the weekend. BayFest has become known throughout the region for its vast array of renowned musical talent appealing to a wide variety of tastes and suitable for the entire family. The event also includes a family stage and an extensive children's activity area.

 

Cost: Weekend Pass $45, Day Pass (limited availability) $30, Children under 12 admitted free. Group discounts available to groups of 20 or more.

 

For more information, to purchase tickets or to view scheduled events Click Here to view the Bayfest website.

 

 

CHUNCHULA HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB FISH FRY AND COUNTRY STORE

 

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6

Where: 6675 Kingston Avenue, Chunchula

 

Proceeds from this family fun event will benefit historic preservation of the Chunchula schoolhouse. Plates will include catfish, slaw, beans, slice of cake and a drink for $8.50.

 

For more information contact Anna Lott at 675-4785.

  

 

 

VIA HEALTH, FITNESS AND ENRICHMENTS CENTER HEALTHY LIVING SENIOR EXPO

  

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, October 8

Where: Arlene F. Mitchell Campus, Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center, 1717 Dauphin Street

 

The Healthy Living Senior Expo is a free event pertinent to seniors and provides participants with resources geared toward their interests and needs featuring free health screenings, a flu clinic, a blood drive, demonstrations for healthy living, refreshments and door prizes. Exhibitor booths are available for all businesses that provide a service for seniors in the community. Community Businesses- $150; Non Profit Organizations- $50 or $25 cash and a door prize of $25 value.

 

For more information contact Christina Bailey at 470-5222 or

Click Here.

 


BELLINGRATH GARDENS AND HOME FALL FLORAL SHOWCASE FEATURING JAMES FARMER

  

When: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 10

Where: Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore

 

This year's event will feature James Farmer of James Farmer Designs located in Kathleen, Georgia. The day will include a floral demonstration by James, book signing with James and lunch with James and Bellingrath's own Dr. Bill Barrick. After lunch, the pair will lead a special tour through the Gardens to discuss the fall plants and how to use them in floral arrangements. The day will conclude with tours through the Bellingrath Museum Home featuring floral arrangements by some of the region's top floral designers.

 

Cost: Guests $90, Friends of Bellingrath Members $75

 

To register or for more information on this event contact 973-2217 or Click Here to visit the Bellingrath Garden's and Home website.

 

 

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) MOBILE'S UNMASKING MENTAL ILLNESS GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

  

When: Friday, October 12

Where: Mobile Museum of Art

 

Former Mayor Michael C. Dow, NAMI Mobile Honorary Chair invites you to treat yourself to an evening of food, cocktails, music and silent auction in the beautiful Grand Lakefront Lobby of the Mobile Museum of Art in Langan Park.

  

Cost: Tickets are $100 each. Click Here to purchase online through PayPal or you may pick up tickets at the NAMI office located at 501 Bishop Lane, Mobile.

 

 

ROUGH AND TUMBLE: BICYCLE POLO TOURNAMENT AT CHICKASABOGUE PARK

 

When: Noon Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14

Where: Chickasabogue Park, 60 Aldock Road, Eight Mile

 

If you are looking for excitement, bordering on a bit of madness, 22 teams will be competing in a bicycle polo tournament at Mobile County's Chickasabogue Park. The high-speed, hard-court game is relatively new and combines a little of street hockey with horse polo, except that the mode of transportation is all manner of bicycles. Play will start Saturday, October 13 to determine seeding, with double-elimination competition the following Sunday.

 

Cost: The event is free and open to the public. Cost to enter the park is $1 for adults.

 

For more information contact Chickasabogue Park at 574-2267.

 

 

NAMI MOBILE 3RD ANNUAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY WALK FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS

 

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, October 13

Where: University of South Alabama Intramural Sports Complex, Mobile

 

This walk is to raise awareness and break the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses and is a fun family event with entertainment for children.

 

 

For more information on these events contact Connie Ewing at 709-3044 or khani52@comcast.net.

  

 

VIA HEALTH FITNESS AND ENRICHMENT CENTERS 4TH ANNUAL "SHOOT FOR VIA" SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT

  

When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, October 13

Where: Bushy Creek Clays, 22505 Will Vaughn Road, Perdido, Alabama; Exit 45, I-65

 

This event is a fundraiser to support the Via Senior Center programs and services benefiting more than 22,000 seniors in the community.

 

Cost: $100 per person includes all National Sporting Clays Association fees, lunch and door prizes, t-shirts, goody bags; $350 corporate team (4 shooters) includes fees, lunch, door prizes, t-shirts, goody bags.

 

For more information contact Barbara Estes at 470-5229 or Click Here.

 

 

MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS FALL PLANT SALE

  

When: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 18 through October 21

Where: Mobile Botanical Gardens

 

A great SPRING garden begins in the FALL! Thousands of plants, thousands of colors for your Gulf Coast garden. Rare plants, camellias, azaleas, roses, herbs, trees, hydrangeas, natives, & more. Master Gardeners, staff, and volunteers will be on hand to provide expert advice and help with your selection.These plants are specially chosen to thrive on the Gulf Coast, and many can only be found at the MBG plant sale.

 

Cost: Free admission

 

Opening Night Preview Party and Sale: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 18; $25 admission. Includes music, beer, wine, light hors d'oeuvres and first choice of plants. Tickets available at the gate.

  

For more information contact the Mobile Botanical Gardens at 342-0555. 

 

 

MOBILE COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS: BOBBY SOCKS AND BLUE SUEDE SHOES: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS

When: 7 p.m. Friday, October 19

Where: Holiday Inn Downtown Ballroom, 301 Government Street, Mobile

 

Mobile will shake, rattle and roll at a Tribute to Elvis Gala hosted by the Mobile Bicentennial Commission, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization formed to lead the celebrations for the county's 200th birthday year. This event will feature Elvis food (cheeseburger sliders et al) and an Elvis impersonator show by Shane Tucker - a local Elvis tribute artist with a long resume of performances on the Gulf Coast. An Elvis musical evening will be provided courtesy of DJ Glenn Normand with a background laser light show by Mike Dorsett. Festivities will also include a 1950's costume contest - blue suede shoes optional - with prizes for the winners. A cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be offered.

  

Cost: Tickets are $25 per person and are tax-deductible. The event is open to the public. For tickets stop by the Holiday Inn front desk or call 272-9633. Leave a detailed message with contact information and number of tickets wanted.

 

For more information contact 574-9064 or Click Here to view the Mobile County Bicentennial Committee website.

 

 

KRAFTY K-9S: FRIENDS OF THE MOBILE DOG PARK ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Julien Marx Dog Park
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 20

Where: Julien Marx Dog Park, Medal of
Honor Park, Mobile


Friends of the Mobile Dog Park invite you to come browse the wares of local artists, grab a bite to eat from Momma's Mojo, and enjoy live music! Funds raised will go towards maintenance and improvements at the dog park. 

 

For more information Click Here or if you are an artist and would like to participate or volunteer please email the Friends of the Mobile Dog Park at mobiledogpark@gmail.com.

 


DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY OF MOBILE COUNTY 5TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK

 

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, October 20 

Where: Hank Aaron Stadium, 755 Bolling Brothers Blvd., Mobile

 

This is a one-mile walk to help raise awareness and promote inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome in our community.

 

For more information contact Dora Harding at 342-3122 or Click Here. 

 

 

SAINT PAUL'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL FALL SHOW "METAMORPHOSES"

 

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, October 27, and 4 p.m. Sunday October 28

Where: Monte L. Moorer Theater, 161 Dogwood Lane, Mobile

 

St. Paul's Fall Show, now in its second year, presents a play that is a bit different than traditional fare. Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses, directed by Chip Goff, mixes drama, comedy, and romance in an exploration of the necessity of change. Portraying tales from Greek and Roman mythology, the play seeks to excite with storytelling, amaze with movement, and surprise with its portrayals of well-known, and some lesser-known, mortals and immortals. For an experience you won't soon forget, come to Fall Show 2012! The play is best suited to high school-aged students and older. 

 

 

For more information or to purchase tickets contact 342-6700 or cgoff@stpaulsmobile.net.

 

 

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR

 

When: October 26 through November 4

Where: Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds, corner of Zeigler Blvd. and Cody Road, Mobile 

 

Celebrate the arrival of fall with carnival rides, top-name entertainment, a livestock show, petting zoo and more.

 

For more information call 344-4573 or Click Here to view the Greater Gulf State Fair website.

 

 

BALLOON GLOW IN THE GARDENS

 

When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 27

Where: Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore

 

Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn. Multiple hot air balloons are scheduled to "glow" for us this year-weather permitting. This year's event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. There will be plenty of treats and trinkets from area organizations and businesses for our trick or treaters to enjoy. The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint will be in the Gardens selling their one-of-a-kind and national award-winning barbecue and live music will be on the Great Lawn.

 

Cost: Special Admission: Adults $6, Children 5-12 $3; Children 4 and under are free. Discounted admission begins at 5 p.m.

 

To register or for more information on this event contact 973-2217 or Click Here to visit the Bellingrath Garden's and Home website.

 

 

3RD ANNUAL TENNIS FOR TATA'S

 

When: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 28
Where: Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile

This annual tennis tournament benefits the Mitchell Cancer Institute.

Contact the Mobile Tennis Center at 208-5181 or Click Here for more information or to register.

 

 

For more information on City of Mobile events Click Here. 

 

 

 

 

spotlightSPOTLIGHT 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 funded by the Mobile County Commission.
  

MOBILE COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT

  

The Mobile County Commission Finance Department, under the direction of Mrs. Michelle Herman, has 20 employees. The department is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, coordination of the annual audit, development of the annual budget, coordination of debt issuance and post-issuance compliance, coordination and monitoring of appropriation contracts, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable and collection and compliance monitoring for Tobacco Tax for the County and the City of Mobile.

 

A few highlights of the department's work include the following:

  • The payroll section processes about 46,000 checks per year.
  • The accounts payable section processes about 14,000 checks annually for a total of about $145,000,000.
  • The purchasing department processes about 70 annual bids , which consist of asphalt, construction supplies, uniforms, electrical equipment, fuel, oil, tires, dairy products, and janitorial and guard services.
  • During fiscal 2012 the finance department coordinated the development of the Mobile County Commission's first 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.

For more information on Mobile County Finance Department, contact Michelle Herman at 574-8612 or mherman@mobile-county.net.

 

MOBILE COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR AUGUST 2012 
MCFinancialUPDATE The August report reflects expenses for 23 biweekly payrolls. Through August we expect to see no more than 88% to 89% of the biweekly personnel budget utilized. Expenditures for Monthly payroll should not exceed 92%. Salary reimbursements from grant funds often lag by at least one month. Operating expenses also lag by nearly a month. We expect operational expenditures to be below 92% in this report. Through August we have expended 88% of the general fund personnel budget and 78% of the general fund operating budget.

 DISTRICT 2  ROAD PROJECTSrimpupdate

Current District 2 road projects are moving along toward completion. Please Click Here to view a complete list of ongoing road projects in Mobile County Commission District 2.

funfactsDID YOU KNOW? MOBILE COUNTY HISTORICAL FACTS...

 

Chartered by the Alabama Legislature in 1854, the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce was the first in the state and carried several names throughout its 175-year history: the Mobile Board of Trade, the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Maritime Exchange and Shipping Association. Since 1960, the name has remained solid- Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Courtesy of the The Business View Weekly "The First 100 Years".

 
CONTACT COMMISSIONER HUDSON
   Commissioner Connie Hudson
   Mobile County Commission
   P.O. Box 1443
   Mobile, Alabama 36633
   Office: (251) 574-2000
   Office Fax: (251) 574-2001
   Mailing Address: 205 Government Street, 10th Floor
   Mobile, Alabama 36602