Mobile County Commission
Commissioner Connie Hudson
June 15, 2016
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Message from Commissioner
Connie Hudson
Mobile County Soccer and Aquatic Center Complex Update
Many thanks to those of you who attended our May 23 Mobile County Commission meeting in support of the proposed Mobile County Soccer and Aquatic Center Complex. The vote on the agenda item to approve the purchase of 118 acres of property and the 79 acre property donation at the I-65/I-10 location was held over for a date to be announced. I requested the "hold-over" on the vote in order to provide my commission colleagues an opportunity to study my funding proposal for financing Phase I (soccer fields and related infrastructure) of the development estimated to cost $20.7 million. The funding proposal commits a portion of Mobile County's annual existing lodging tax revenues to pay debt service on a bond issue over 20-30 years. Click Here to view the lodging tax debt service proposal.
I believe that it is imperative that we identify as well as approve the funding mechanism to build Phase I of the complex at the same time that the county approves the purchase of the property. In my opinion, we should not purchase the property without a commitment to fund Phase I. To do otherwise could result in the county having to repay $1.5 million of the land purchase price to the City of Mobile.
Currently, I plan to reintroduce the agenda item on the Monday, June 27 commission agenda that will approve the property purchase and also the Phase I funding mechanism utilizing the lodging tax revenues that I've outlined. The county's existing purchase option extension expires on July 5, 2016. I am hopeful that the commission majority will vote in the affirmative to bring this project to fruition. The citizens of Mobile County have waited far too long for such sports and recreational amenities that will not only positively impact our economy but also improve the quality of life for our citizens. Thanks again to all who have kept the faith!
Have a Wonderful Weekend and a Very Happy Father's Day!
Warmest Regards,
Semmes State of the City Luncheon
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Pictured from left with Commissioner Hudson are Charles Lowery, Semmes Citizen of the Year; Tony Ebright, Semmes Volunteer of the Year; and Judith Hale, Mayor of the City of Semmes.
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59th Annual Distinguished Young Women Program
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Pictured with Mary Grace Long, Distinguished Young Women's Alabama representative, at the Civic Center Welcome Reception.
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PET OF THE WEEK: "BEAUX"
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Beaux is the Pet of the Week at MCAS. He is a fun-loving, happy, playful boy who loves treats and toys! Beaux is heartworm negative, and his $80 adoption fee will cover his neuter, 5-in-1 vaccine, bordatella vaccine, 1-year rabies vaccine, and microchip.
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The MCAS is a proud recipient of funding from Maddie's Fund� (www.maddiesfund.org ), helping to achieve a no-kill nation. As a result of the Maddie's Grant, each adopted pet is both tested for heartworms and implanted with a microchip, which includes the lifetime registration.
If you are interested in adopting Beaux, please contact the Mobile County Animal Shelter (MCAS) at 574-3647 (DOGS) or stop by the shelter at 7665 Howells Ferry Road. You can also follow the MCAS 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 all current adoptable pets at the MCAS Click Here. |
MOBILE COUNTY SUMMER CALENDAR
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MOBILE COUNTY COMMUNITY
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KUDOS & CONGRATULATIONS
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Congratulations to the graduates of the
2016 JROTC STEM Leadership Academy!
Cadets who attended the 2016 JROTC STEM Leadership Academy conducted experiments in university labs, designed and constructed hands-on engineering projects, and experienced a variety of area industries via interactive tours and mentoring. The final challenge of this year's camp was to design a generator to light a bulb for 5 seconds using only wire and magnets! Congratulations to all of the 2016 cadets on their successful completion of the program and their projects!
JROTC STEM Leadership Academy Mission: Develop vision to pursue STEM careers serving regional research, development, and production.
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DISTRICT 2 ROAD PROJECTS UPDATE
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Current District 2 road projects are moving along toward completion. Click Here to view a complete list of ongoing road projects in Mobile County Commission District 2.
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MOBILE COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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Through April 2016 we have completed 58% of the 2016 fiscal year. Our year-to-date revenue through April 2016 is $84,343,507.87. This represents 62.06% of budgeted FY2016 revenue. Receipt of many of our major revenues lag by one month. Most of the property tax revenue and business license revenue is collected in December and January.
The year-to-date expenditures and transfers through April 2016 are $72,009,589.74. This is 52.98% of total budgeted expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year 2016. We expect expenditures to be below 58% on this report. Both revenues and expenditures are within expected ranges for April.
Click Here to view the latest General Fund Budget Report in full.
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MOBILE COUNTY UPCOMING
COMMISSION MEETINGS
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Commission Conference
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23 Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27 Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Conference
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 7
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 11 Where: TBA
Commission Conference
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21 Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25 Where: TBA
Click Here for more information and to view the agendas for the above meetings as they are posted.
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CONTACT COMMISSIONER HUDSON
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Connie Hudson, Mobile County Commissioner
Mobile County Commission, District 2
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
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