Council to reallocate $2 million for riverfront bulkhead and cruise terminal fenders

City staff said the council will consider resolution 09167 to reallocate $2,000,000 from the unassigned fund balance to Mobile Riverfront Capital Improvements for bulkhead and fender work at the cruise terminal and maritime museum.

A council member asked how the funds would be spent; staff explained the money is intended to replace fenders and address emergency repairs identified during a recent inspection. “It is the bulkhead in front of the cruise terminal,” staff said, adding the work will protect the cruise ship dock and maritime museum. Staff said further inspection results and a more detailed agenda item will be presented at a subsequent meeting.

The transfer was introduced in the pre‑meeting; staff identified the work as required by an inspection and characterized the cost as about $2 million for fenders and initial repairs. The pre‑meeting did not record a final council vote on the transfer.