🚨 Emergency action

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $1.0M

Council approves $1M emergency repairs at Rickwood Field

Historic Rickwood Field gets critical repairs to address safety hazards. The 115-year-old ballpark is a key community asset and regional landmark.

👥 Counterparty: JJ Morley Enterprises, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Rickwood Field

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves emergency purchase of kitchen equipment for Public Works

Public Works needed replacement cooking equipment urgently. The emergency procurement bypasses standard competitive bidding to address an immediate operational need.

👥 Counterparty: Public Works Department 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #69 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency lighting repair approved for Mayor's Office press area

Public Works received emergency authorization to replace failed lighting in the Mayor's Office press area. No dollar amount was disclosed in the notice.

👥 Counterparty: Public Works Department 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Mayor's Office

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #74 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

City Jail: Emergency replacement of secure knife storage cabling

Public Works is replacing worn cabling that secures knives in City Jail storage—a routine equipment maintenance action to maintain facility security and inmate safety.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #72 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency motor replacement for Fire Station 10/22 tube heaters

Fire Station 10/22's heating system needs immediate repair to maintain operational readiness. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding to restore critical station infrastructure quickly.

👥 Counterparty: Public Works Department 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Fire Station 10/22

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #73 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall HVAC emergency: VAV fan motors replaced

Public Works is replacing five VAV fan motors at City Hall on an emergency basis. The motors likely control heating and cooling in the building, so the replacement maintains climate control for city staff and operations.

👥 Counterparty: Public Works Department 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: City Hall

December 19, 2017 · Item number:Item #70 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC replacement approved for Smithfield Library

Smithfield Library's rooftop cooling unit failed and needs emergency replacement to restore essential library services. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding to fast-track the repair.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Smithfield Library

December 19, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

City signs mutual aid agreement with Alabama Emergency Management Agency

Allows Birmingham and the state emergency agency to share resources and personnel during disasters and recovery efforts, improving the city's disaster response capability.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Emergency Management Agency 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

December 12, 2017 · Item number:Item #98 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire stations 12 & 30 get emergency water heater replacements

Public Works is fast-tracking water heater repairs at two fire stations to restore critical operations after equipment failure. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding to keep firefighters operational.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent/Public Works Department 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

December 5, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency water main repair at Fire Station No. 16

Water service to Fire Station No. 16 is disrupted by a ruptured main; emergency repairs are needed to restore firefighting capability and ensure the station can operate.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

November 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,091 for emergency demolition

Unsafe building at 3445 32nd Avenue North has been torn down; owner receives bill for demolition costs. Property may face tax lien if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3445 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham

November 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $810

City buys ladder heat sensors from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $810

Purchase equips fire department with thermal detection devices to improve safety during ladder rescues and operations.

👥 Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

October 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #73 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency tree and debris removal authorized

City moves quickly to clear hazardous trees and debris from streets and properties after storms or deterioration. Removes safety risks and debris blocking public rights-of-way.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham hosts backup 911 systems for Jefferson County

City provides emergency-services infrastructure to back up county 911 dispatch. Ensures continuity of emergency response if primary systems fail.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County 911 Emergency Communication District 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #55 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: City Hall fire pump relay replacement

City Hall's fire suppression system requires an emergency replacement part to restore full protection. The relay controls water pressure in the building's fire pump system.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #29 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $738K

Fire Department receives $738K federal grant for staffing

Funds from the federal SAFER grant support firefighter positions and emergency response capacity in Birmingham for fiscal year 2016.

🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Appropriation

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses property owner $4,708 for emergency demolition at 2212 15th Ave N

Property owner at 2212 15th Avenue North will be billed $4,708 for the cost of emergency demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessments become a lien on the property and must be paid or can affect future sale/refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2212 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $4K

Emergency demolition cost: $3,986 assessment on Pulaski Street property

Property owner at 4308 Pulaski Street will be charged $3,986 for the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The property owner is liable for this assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4308 Pulaski Street, Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,672 demolition cost to 841 Avenue property owner

Property owner at 841 Avenue of Pratt City is being billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe building on their parcel. The $3,672 assessment covers the cost the city paid to remove the structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 841 Avenue of Pratt City, Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,392 demolition cost from 1665 Wacco Avenue property

Homeowner or property holder is billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessment liens recover public spending and hold property owners accountable for code violations.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1665 Wacco Avenue, Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,078 for emergency demolition at 729 New Hill Court

Property owner at 729 New Hill Court will be charged $3,078 to recover the city's cost for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 729 New Hill Court, Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,070 for emergency demolition at 3224 Wesley Ave

Property owner at 3224 Wesley Ave S.W. is assessed the cost of emergency demolition for an unsafe building. The $3,070 charge will be collected against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3224 Wesley Avenue S.W., Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,938 demolition cost at 7105 5th Ave S

Property owner at 7105 5th Avenue South is being charged $2,938 to recover the city's cost for emergency demolition of an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7105 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $2K

City bills property owner $2,442 for emergency demolition at 4624 Arrington Blvd

The property owner is now responsible for $2,442 in demolition costs as a special tax assessment. Property owners can expect similar bills when buildings are declared unsafe and demolished at city expense.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4624 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham

September 26, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $3K

Fire Department buys $3K in equipment repair parts from Emergency Equipment Prof

Supports Fire Department operations through sole-source purchase of essential repair components.

👥 Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution