Emergency action
Emergency-procurement actions — purchases or repairs the mayor authorized without standard bidding because of an immediate public need.
Emergency action — items per month
25 items of many
City recovers $4,742 demolition cost from property owner
Property owner at 4013–44th Avenue North now owes the city $4,742 for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The special assessment puts responsibility for the cost on the property owner, not taxpayers.
Emergency demolition at 1933 Portage: $4,706 special assessment
City demolished an unsafe apartment building at this address and is charging the property owner $4,706 to recover costs. Special assessments like this are passed to future owners if unpaid.
City charges $4,658 to property owner for emergency demolition
Property owner at 4832 Court V must pay for demolition of unsafe building as a special assessment on their tax bill. Emergency demolitions protect neighborhoods from blight and hazards.
Property owner billed $3,407 for emergency demolition at 2117 Powderly Ave S.W.
The property owner faces a special assessment to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This shifts demolition costs from the city budget to the responsible party.
Emergency: $27,291 walk-in freezer repair at Birmingham facility
Freezer failure halted food storage operations; sole-source emergency repair approves $27,291 to Commercial Restaurant Equipment Specialist to restore evaporator and condenser units.
City recovers $1,782 demolition cost from blighted house on Hixon Street
Property owner at 912 Hixon Street faces a special assessment to pay back the city for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. This cost-recovery approach holds property owners accountable for blight removal.
City bills building owner $12,997 for emergency demolition
Emergency demolition costs shift to property owner at 1101-1114 47th Place North. City recovers demolition expenses through special assessment against the apartment building parcel.
City bills owner $6,888 for emergency demolition at 923 45th Street, Ensley
Property owner must pay the full cost of tearing down the unsafe building. The special assessment appears on their tax bill and becomes a lien if unpaid.
Property bill: $6,219 special assessment for building demolition at 1903 35th Av
Property owner at 1903 35th Avenue North faces a $6,219 charge to recover the city's costs for emergency demolition of an unsafe building.
City bills property owner $6,042 for emergency demolition
Property owner at 3416 39th Street North faces a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This is how the city recovers demolition expenses when structures become emergency hazards.
Emergency demolition: $5,600 special assessment for 1254–15th Way S.W.
Property owner at 1254–15th Way S.W. will be billed $5,600.28 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.
City recovers $6,096 demolition cost from property owner at 2316 30th Street
Unsafe building torn down in Ensley; cost billed to property owner as special assessment. Completes property recovery process.
City approves $43,473 emergency cooling tower repair
Quick action keeps critical city facility operational. Emergency procurement allows immediate repairs without standard bidding delays.
City assesses $7,982.92 demolition cost to 3547 Norwood Boulevard
Property owner at 3547 Norwood Boulevard will be billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The $7,982.92 cost is recovered through a special assessment on the property.
City recovers $7,463 demolition cost from blighted property
Property owner at 2813 21st Street West is charged for the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The assessment recovers public spending on blight removal.
City charges property owner $5,315 for emergency demolition at 3026 15th St W
An unsafe building was demolished as an emergency; the $5,314.76 cost is being charged to the property owner. Property owners at this address are responsible for paying this special assessment.
City recovers $2,406 demolition costs from unsafe building at 500 16th Pl. S.W.
Property owner at 500 16th Place S.W. will be billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe structure. The special assessment recovers public safety costs from the responsible party.
Special assessment: $1,168 demolition cost at 1541 20th St. North
Property owner at 1541 20th Street North will be charged $1,168.34 to cover the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building on the site.
City approves emergency gear purchase from Fleet Safety Equipment
Police and fire departments get updated emergency vehicle lights, sirens, speakers, and K-9 equipment through competitive bid process.
Council awards $31,185 to One Stop Environmental for Civil Rights Institute HVAC
Emergency HVAC cleaning and interior finishing at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will improve building conditions and visitor experience. Work is funded through emergency mitigation contract.
City commits to 911 cost-sharing with Emergency Communications District
Establishes how the city and the 911 system split operating costs and funding. Residents depend on reliable emergency response; this agreement determines budget stability for dispatch services.
City approves cost-sharing deal with 911 Emergency Communications
Agreement governs how Birmingham and the 911 district split emergency response funding and operations. Ensures sustained 911 service for all residents.
911 dispatch center gets new fire suppression system
Upgrades fire safety at the emergency dispatch facility that coordinates firefighter response across the city. Better protection ensures 911 service continuity during critical incidents.
Board approves engineering design for 911 ADA bathroom renovation
ADA-compliant facilities at the 911 dispatch center ensure emergency responders and public visitors with disabilities can access emergency services safely and with dignity.