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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 675 items in last 151 months
Total dollars $70.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% 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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October 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $4K

City pays $3,895 to Southern Emergency Consultants for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle 122202 receives wreck repair from vendor. Routine spending decision on public consent.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #12 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $67K

Rickwood Field gets $67K for emergency structural repairs

Historic ballpark receives emergency funding to stabilize the facility. Work protects an important civic landmark and recreation asset for the community.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment Location: Rickwood Field
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency patrol vehicle purchase approved

Council received notice of emergency procurement for patrol vehicles. Rapid police vehicle replacement ensures continued public safety operations.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #50 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $11,589 for emergency building demolition at 36th St Nort

City demolished an unsafe building at 1519–36th Street North and is billing the property owner $11,589 in demolition costs. Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe structures or face cost recovery charges.

Counterparty: property owner at 1519 - 36th Street North Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1519 - 36th Street North, Birmingham
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for city limb loader

Keeps tree-trimming and storm-cleanup equipment operational with expedited procurement. Repairs minimize service delays during emergency situations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for Frontline shuttle

City's public transit shuttle fleet stays operational. Emergency repairs keep service continuity for residents who depend on Frontline transportation.

Counterparty: Equipment Management Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for city garbage truck

Critical waste collection equipment is back in service. Keeps trash pickup on schedule across the city.

Counterparty: Equipment Management Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for 4 garbage packers

City equipment used for weekly trash collection needs urgent fixes to keep service running. Emergency purchase bypasses normal bidding to minimize collection delays.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for two Frontline brush trucks

Brush truck repairs keep fire response equipment operational for wildfire and structure-fire suppression in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Equipment Management Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #69 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair of two garbage packers approved

City authorizes emergency spending to fix broken garbage collection equipment to keep trash service running.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #70 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for city garbage packer

Keeps waste collection running without delay. Equipment failure can disrupt trash pickup across the city.

Counterparty: Equipment Management Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for city garbage packer

City authorizes emergency repair of waste collection equipment to keep garbage pickup running without delays.

Counterparty: Equipment Management Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #72 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for city garbage truck

Keeps trash collection running without service delays. Emergency repairs let the city fix critical equipment immediately instead of waiting for normal purchasing approval.

Counterparty: Equipment Management Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $738K

Fire department gets $738K federal grant for staffing

Federal SAFER grant funds 2016 staffing levels to maintain adequate emergency response capacity. Helps sustain firefighter positions.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $200K

City accepts $200K state grant for emergency housing aid

State funding for Emergency Solutions Grant Program — typically covers temporary shelter, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention services. Allocates $200,000 to expand available aid.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards medical-supply contract to Nashville Medical & Emergency Products

City approves a competitive bid for emergency medical supplies used by first responders and public-safety departments. Contract details and pricing are not disclosed in the item summary.

Counterparty: Nashville Medical & Emergency Products, Inc., Springfield, Tennessee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency rental: Temporary AC units for Youth Services

City is rushing to rent cooling units for the Department of Youth Services due to an urgent need, likely because of summer heat or equipment failure affecting youth program facilities.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City awards medical-supply contract to Southeastern Emergency Equipment

Competitive bid for emergency medical supplies (group 6A) ensures city gets equipment at negotiated unit prices as needed for public safety operations.

Counterparty: Southeastern Emergency Equipment, Youngsville, North Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,073.38 on 408 Oakmont for emergency demolition

Property owner at 408 Oakmont Street will be billed $5,073.38 to recover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 408 Oakmont Street, Birmingham
July 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,393 for emergency building demolition

Property owner at 410 3rd Street North must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The assessment protects neighbors from hazardous conditions and recovers the city's demolition expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 410 3rd Street North, Birmingham
July 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for Police Department X-ray equipment

Police can continue operating forensic imaging tools without interruption. Emergency spending bypasses usual competitive bidding to restore critical public safety equipment quickly.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
July 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for IMS Server Room chilled water pump

Server room cooling system failure could disrupt critical city IT infrastructure and public services. Emergency procurement allows immediate repairs without standard bidding delays.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
July 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Fire Station #13

Fire Station #13 needs immediate heating and cooling repairs to keep crews safe and equipment operational during emergency response. Emergency purchases bypass normal competitive bidding when delays would harm city services.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
July 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC unit purchased for Municipal Court Room C

Court operations depend on functional facilities; emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to restore critical services quickly.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
June 5, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $12K

Fire truck parts purchase: $12,050 to Emergency Equipment Professionals

City buys replacement parts for Pierce Fire Truck fleet through sole-source vendor EEP. Maintenance costs like these keep emergency response vehicles in service.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP), Southaven, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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