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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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May 29, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $11K

Fire Dept: $10,840 sole-source contract for SCBA flow testing

Annual safety testing of firefighters' breathing equipment. Essential maintenance to ensure gear functions properly during rescue and fire operations.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP), Southaven, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 22, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Mayor's office restroom locks replaced

City invoked emergency procurement rules to quickly replace locks in the Mayor's restroom and accessible facilities, bypassing normal bidding. The reason for emergency status and funding source remain undisclosed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
May 15, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $42K

Council approves $41,739 demolition of parking deck at 401 20th Street North

Emergency selective demolition at the parking structure removes a blighted asset from downtown. Work clears the site for future development or stabilization.

Counterparty: Taylor+Miree Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 401 20th Street North
May 15, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: chill water pump replaced at Springville Road Library

Library building systems failure required emergency procurement to restore cooling. Repair maintains essential community facility access.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Springville Road Library
May 15, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Boutwell Auditorium chiller pump replaced

Auditorium cooling system failure required emergency replacement to restore operations for public events and gatherings.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium
May 15, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency pump purchase for Springville Road Library

Library repairs require emergency action to restore service. Pump failure at a public facility affects patron access and community programs.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Springville Road Library
May 15, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency pump repair approved for Birmingham Crossplex

Crossplex facilities stay operational with critical equipment replaced. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding to address equipment failure.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Crossplex
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #10 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

S & P Transportation loses non-emergency medical license for uninsured operation

Company's certificate to operate medical transport service is revoked after failing to maintain required liability insurance, affecting residents who relied on that provider for non-emergency care.

Counterparty: S & P Transportation, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency body armor purchase for Mayor and security staff

City is spending general funds on protective equipment for the Mayor under emergency procurement rules, bypassing normal competitive bidding.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #118 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency chiller breaker replacement at Museum of Art

The Museum of Art's critical cooling system needs immediate repair to prevent equipment damage and preserve collections. Council is receiving notice of the emergency purchase.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Museum of Art
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #119 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency chiller diagnostic test approved at CrossPlex

Cooling system failure at CrossPlex recreation facility could affect access to community programs and public amenities. Emergency diagnostic identifies repair path and cost.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham CrossPlex
February 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $4K

City charges $4,230.92 to property owner for emergency demolition at 815 38th St

Property owner must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 815 - 38th Street North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $200K

Budget amendment: $200K emergency shelter grant for homeless services

Federal grant funds emergency shelter services for people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. Money becomes available for immediate use upon budget approval.

Counterparty: Community Development Emergency Shelter Grant (HESG-17-019) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $10K

City recovers $9,965 demolition cost from unsafe building at 1548 Graymont Ave

The property owner will be assessed $9,964.80 for the emergency demolition cost that the city already paid. This shifts the burden of clearing blighted structures from taxpayers to the responsible property owner.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1548 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City awards extrication & lighting equipment contract to Municipal Emergency Ser

Fire and rescue crews gain new extrication and lighting gear to respond faster to vehicle crashes and emergencies. Equipment purchased on an as-needed basis.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
February 13, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Police property room monitoring system emergency repair approved

Property room surveillance failures risk evidence security and integrity of investigations. Emergency repair restores oversight of seized items and case materials.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
February 6, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency amplifier purchase for Fire Station #12

Fire Station #12 needs emergency repair of communications equipment to keep the station operational and ensure firefighters can respond to calls.

Counterparty: Deputy Director of Information Management Services - Telecommunications Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station #12
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $14K

Emergency: $13.5K chilled water coil replacement at Birmingham Museum

Museum's cooling system requires urgent repair to preserve art collections and maintain operations. Work proceeds without competitive bidding due to equipment failure timeline.

Counterparty: Southeastern Temperature Controls, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts MES bid for extrication & lighting equipment

Fire and rescue crews get funding to replace or upgrade extrication tools and scene lighting equipment. Faster, safer emergency response saves lives and reduces scene hazards.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #53 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City leases emergency comms space to county and district

City's emergency communication operations depend on this 3,100-square-foot lease with Jefferson County and the Birmingham Emergency Communication District. Terms and cost details were not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency and Birmingham Emergency Communication District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #81 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $77K

Emergency: City pays $76.7K for asbestos removal at Ramsay-McCormack

Ramsay-McCormack Building gets emergency cleanup of hazardous asbestos and glass to prevent health risks and property damage. Work proceeds under sole-source contract due to urgent safety needs.

Counterparty: Montgomery Environmental, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Ramsay-McCormack Building
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #110 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: City Hall Annex hot water pumps replaced

City Hall Annex restores essential heating. Emergency replacement bypassed normal bidding to address immediate facility failure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall Annex
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #112 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: South Precinct heater motor replacement approved

Police facility heating system restored without standard competitive bidding due to urgent operational need. Officers return to safe working conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: South Precinct
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #113 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Hot water boiler relief valves replaced at Boutwell Auditorium

Boutwell Auditorium's heating system needed urgent repair to remain operational. Emergency purchase bypasses normal procurement review to restore service quickly.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #111 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall entrance heat fan motors replaced under emergency purchase

Replacing failed ventilation equipment in City Hall's main entrance. Emergency procurement allows faster repair without standard competitive bidding.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
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