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Emergency action

Emergency-procurement actions — purchases or repairs the mayor authorized without standard bidding because of an immediate public need.

Volume timeline

Emergency action — items per month

Indexed so far 555 items in last 108 months
Total dollars $62.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (45.2% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 2 items 2022-02-01: 2 items, $17,880 2022-03-01: 7 items, $73,663 2022-04-01: not indexed yet 2022-05-01: 9 items, $6.6M 2022-06-01: 5 items 2022-07-01: 6 items, $5,106 2022-08-01: 6 items, $32,499 2022-09-01: 3 items, $61,500 2022-10-01: 8 items, $585,289 2022-11-01: 2 items 2022-12-01: 1 items 2023-01-01: 8 items 2023-02-01: 7 items, $8.4M 2023-03-01: 5 items, $75,693 2023-04-01: 5 items, $1.1M 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 3 items, $1.0M 2024-02-01: 2 items 2024-03-01: not indexed yet 2024-04-01: 3 items, $151,790 2024-05-01: 1 items 2024-06-01: 2 items, $299,523 2024-07-01: 3 items, $18,157 2024-08-01: not indexed yet 2024-09-01: 3 items, $99,500 2024-10-01: 3 items, $35,308 2024-11-01: not indexed yet 2024-12-01: 2 items 2025-01-01: 2 items 2025-02-01: 3 items, $51,275 2025-03-01: 3 items, $79,158 2025-04-01: 2 items, $13,615 2025-05-01: 2 items, $365,845 2025-06-01: 3 items, $11,263 2025-07-01: 1 items 2025-08-01: 1 items, $354,486 2025-09-01: 4 items, $23,872 2025-10-01: 2 items, $17,828 2025-11-01: 4 items, $582,200 2025-12-01: 1 items 2026-01-01: not indexed yet 2026-02-01: not indexed yet 2026-03-01: 4 items, $62,450 2026-04-01: 2 items 2026-05-01: 2 items, $480,940 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $2.0M

Council to authorize $1.96M emergency contract for jail repairs with Willo Produ

If approved, would authorize an emergency repair and renovation contract at Birmingham City Jail. The $1.96M project aims to address security-sensitive maintenance needs at the facility on 6th Avenue South.

Counterparty: Willo Products Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 521 6th Avenue South, Birmingham
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $16K

Emergency contract: $16.3K water damage repair at Police Academy

Council would authorize emergency repairs to the Police Academy after ceiling collapse from flooding. If approved, the city would hire Servpro of Birmingham to mitigate water damage and restore the facility to operational condition.

Counterparty: Servpro of Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 2000 Huntley Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $11K

Emergency HVAC repair contract: $11.2K with H3 Mechanical for Negro Southern Lea

If approved, the city would restore air conditioning to the Negro Southern League Museum without competitive bidding, citing urgent need to prevent harm to the building and visitors. The no-bid emergency procurement bypasses standard procurement rules.

Counterparty: H3 Mechanical Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #81 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council to hold hearing on floodplain zoning updates for FEMA compliance

If approved, would update Birmingham's floodplain overlay rules to align with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards, potentially affecting flood insurance rates and development rules in affected zones citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2026-09-01
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $106K

Council to authorize $105,871 emergency sewer repair at Carver Theater

Would authorize an emergency contract to repair the Carver Theater's sewer lateral system. The proposed $105,871 contract with Plumcore, Inc. aims to address urgent infrastructure needs at this public facility.

Counterparty: Plumcore, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract amendment
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $2.6M

Council to authorize $2.6M FEMA grant for Village Creek floodplain restoration

If approved, would authorize the Mayor to accept up to $2.6M in federal flood-mitigation funding for the Village Creek Stormwater Park project. The city would need to contribute 25% in matching funds (~$660K). The project aims to restore floodplain and reduce flood risk in the ar

Counterparty: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 30, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize federal housing grants for 2026-27

If approved, would authorize the Mayor to access federal funding for affordable housing, homelessness support, and community development programs serving low-income Birmingham residents over the next year.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $38K

Fire Department turnout gear: $37,960 budget correction

Would increase spending on protective gear for Fire and Rescue recruits by $19,960 due to pricing correction. If approved, the Fire Department would complete the equipment purchase needed to outfit new firefighters.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $18K

Fire Department: $18K rental gear for recruits

If approved, would fund protective equipment rental for Fire and Rescue recruits during training, ensuring new firefighters have proper gear to safely complete their academy program.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #65 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $26K

Emergency electrical upgrade for Fire Station #20 SCBA compressor ($25,766)

Would fund an urgent electrical panel upgrade needed to operate a new breathing apparatus compressor at Fire Station #20 in Ensley, supporting firefighter safety equipment.

Counterparty: McCloud Electric Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 4825 Avenue W, Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama
June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #59 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $1.9M

Council to authorize $1.9M emergency HVAC contract for CrossPlex Pool

Would fund replacement of three rooftop HVAC systems at the Birmingham CrossPlex Pool. Emergency procurement from Johnson Controls would allow the city to move forward with critical facility repairs using surplus funds.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 2340 CrossPlex Boulevard, Birmingham
June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #71 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $366K

Council to approve $365,845 payment for county emergency management dues

City would pay its five-year operational share to Jefferson County Emergency Management. This covers Birmingham's portion of emergency services coordination and disaster response capacity through 2030.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 26, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit: First Key Freight Broker non-emergency medical vehicle

If approved, would grant First Key Freight Broker, LLC permission to operate non-emergency medical transport vehicles on Birmingham streets and routes, subject to city transportation regulations.

Counterparty: First Key Freight Broker, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2496 Hampstead Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35235
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council to grant operating permit for non-emergency medical transport

If approved, On The Mark, LLC would be authorized to operate non-emergency medical transport services on Birmingham streets. This allows the company to provide transport services within the city.

Counterparty: On The Mark, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3417 Davey Allison Boulevard, Hueytown, Alabama 35023
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $481K

City approves $480,940 for 2026 Ford Super Decon Unit from Emergency Vehicles, I

City spending nearly half a million dollars on specialized emergency response vehicle. Decon units are used for hazardous material and decontamination response.

Counterparty: Emergency Vehicles, Inc., Lake Park, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #91 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Alabama Power gains access to FEMA-acquired city property

City allows Alabama Power Company to use land acquired through federal disaster relief, potentially for infrastructure work or utility access. Details on scope and terms are limited.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Alabama Power gains access to FEMA-acquired city property

City allows Alabama Power Company to use land acquired through federal disaster relief, potentially for infrastructure work or utility access. Details on scope and terms are limited.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #82 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City awards ProLogic ITS emergency vehicle upfitting contract

Emergency response vehicles get specialized equipment upgrades. Contract is on a competitive bid basis with pricing available at the Purchasing Agent's office.

Counterparty: ProLogic ITS, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $62K

Emergency contract: $62,450 sump pump replacement at city facility

City approves emergency repairs to remove and replace two sump pumps at a municipal facility (likely water/utility infrastructure). Emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to address urgent maintenance.

Counterparty: P & M Mechanical, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 325 Carson Road North, Birmingham
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards EMS equipment contract to Emergency Equipment Professionals

City locks in unit prices for emergency medical and rescue equipment through a competitive bid. Ensures first responders have needed supplies at pre-negotiated costs.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Southaven, Mississippi Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 911 dispatch agreement with Birmingham Emergency Communication Distr

This agreement ensures continuous emergency call dispatch services for the city. The one-year renewal maintains 911 system operations that residents depend on during emergencies.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Communication District ("Birmingham 911") Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency plumbing parts purchase approved

City can buy emergency plumbing supplies outside normal competitive bidding rules to fix after-hours water or sanitation issues faster.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $28K

Emergency valve repair contract: $28K to J. H. Wright and Associates

City commits $28,013 for urgent repairs to the Air and Vac facility to restore critical operations. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding.

Counterparty: J. H. Wright and Associates, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $15K

Emergency valve vault repairs: City hires J. H. Wright & Associates for $14,676

Critical water infrastructure repair prevents service disruption to Northeast neighborhoods. Emergency procurement expedites work that would otherwise require extended bidding.

Counterparty: J. H. Wright and Associates, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne, Alabama
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City approves emergency lighting contract with ProLogic ITS

Public safety operations rely on emergency lighting systems. This contract locks in unit prices for consoles, vaults, and related components as needed by city departments.

Counterparty: ProLogic ITS, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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