The Mobile City Council opened its Dec. 2 meeting by adopting the agenda and approving a series of routine and contract items.

During communications, Mayor Jared Gaddis updated the council on the Downtown Mobile Arena construction, saying the project "is still on budget and on time" and that work is advancing on structural steel and precast seating with roof trusses to be installed later this month. The mayor said the arena remains scheduled to open in early 2027 and expressed optimism about the venue and a prospective hockey team name vote (he referenced the 'Mobile Mystics' as a fan choice).

On procedural motions, the council adopted the meeting agenda (motion moved and seconded and approved) and approved requests to waive the noise ordinance for two events (Dec. 4 and Jan. 17). The council also took routine procurement actions: it approved purchase orders and contracts including emergency engine replacement equipment (081490), streetlight luminaries (081494), Winchester ammunition (081500), a contract with the advisory council for the South Alabama Home Building Academy (2115O1), a three‑year contract with Boundtree Medical for medical gloves (21 15 o2) not to exceed $3,000,000, and a contract with Midwestern Commercial Roofers for the Harmon Recreation Center reroofing (21 15 o3). Several settlement agreements and releases were also authorized.

Council members made district announcements and recognized local school athletic achievements. District 4 Councilman Ben Reynolds noted approval of a $100,000 performance contract with the South Alabama Home Builders Academy and said he hopes an ordinance establishing a steady funding source will follow in 6–8 months.

The meeting concluded after announcements and a motion to adjourn.