🚨 Emergency action

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #95 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Smithfield Library roof leak fixed under emergency purchase

Roof damage at the Smithfield Branch Library is being repaired on an emergency basis to prevent further water damage and service interruption. The city is using emergency procurement rules to speed up repairs rather than normal bidding processes.

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

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #47 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $52K

Fire & Rescue buys thermal cameras and extrication gear for $52,370

Equipment upgrade enhances firefighter rescue capabilities for building fires and vehicle accidents. Thermal imaging helps locate victims in smoke.

👥 Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #44 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $17K

Fire & Rescue buys $17.4K Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Profe

Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases specialized respiratory protection equipment (3M/Scott Safety facepieces with communications brackets). This sole-source procurement supports firefighter safety during emergency operations.

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

March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,205 wreck repair for rescue unit 082210

Sole-source payment to fix emergency vehicle. Keeps rescue equipment operational for public safety response.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #46 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved: damaged sprinkler pipe at CrossPlex

The city will repair a broken pipe in the sprinkler system at Birmingham CrossPlex using emergency procurement authority. This keeps the facility's irrigation functional and prevents further water damage.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham CrossPlex

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,719 for emergency demolition at 317 Avenue U

Property owner at 317 Avenue U must pay $3,718.62 to cover the city's emergency demolition costs for an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special charge against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 317 Avenue U, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $5.0M

$5M emergency rental assistance grant budget approved

City receives $5 million in federal grants to help residents pay overdue rent and avoid eviction. Funds roll into Community Development budget for fiscal year ending June 2023.

🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $3.4M

City sets aside $3.4M in federal rental assistance grant

Federal emergency rental assistance funds help renters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic. This appropriation activates the grant money in the city budget for Community Development to distribute.

👥 Counterparty: Community Development 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #79 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,080 for emergency demolition at 116 68th Pl N

Property owner at 116 68th Place North will be charged $6,080 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 116 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

February 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $8K

City approves $7,959 Pierce Aerial Tiller repair

Equipment Management purchases repair services for fire-response equipment. Ensures aerial tiller cab remains operational for emergency response.

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

February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Water pipe fails at K-9 building

Water infrastructure failure at the police K-9 facility requires immediate emergency repair to restore operations.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #59 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved at Police HQ

Leaking roof at Police Department Headquarters is being fixed through emergency procurement to prevent further water damage and operational disruption.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters

February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #54 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency contract: One Stop Environmental repairs K-9 Unit building

City is using emergency procurement to fast-track repairs and renovation of the police K-9 Unit building at 114 Peggy Lee Lane. This allows work to proceed without standard competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: One Stop Environmental, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 114 Peggy Lee Lane, Birmingham

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: frozen water coil at Boutwell Auditorium

Council receives notice of emergency spending to fix burst water pipes at Boutwell Auditorium, a public venue. Freezing damage requires immediate repair to prevent further harm to the building.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Boutwell Auditorium

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Collier Kids Travel for non-emergency medical servic

City authorizes a new non-emergency medical transportation service. The permit allows Collier Kids Travel to operate in the area serving residents who need medical rides outside hospitals.

👥 Counterparty: Collier Kids Travel, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5238 Mossy Brook Court, Bessemer, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blessed Beyond Transportation granted non-emergency medical permit

A new non-emergency medical transportation service approved to operate in Hueytown. Expands local options for residents needing medical rides outside emergency situations.

👥 Counterparty: Blessed Beyond Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 1508 Five Acre Road, Hueytown, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #64 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Police West Precinct

Roof leak at the West Precinct required emergency purchase authorization to prevent further damage to the building and equipment. Exact repair cost was not disclosed in the notice.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham Police West Precinct

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #55 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit granted to Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp.

New non-emergency medical transport operator approved to serve the area. The three certificates of public necessity and convenience authorize the company to operate in this market.

👥 Counterparty: Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5880 Waterstone Point, Hoover, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #63 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Birmingham CrossPlex

Roof leaks at the city-owned CrossPlex facility need urgent repair to prevent further water damage and service disruption. Emergency procurement allows the repair to proceed without standard competitive bidding delays.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham CrossPlex

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency vehicle parts: bid renewal with Southern Emergency Consultants

City extends purchasing agreement for emergency response vehicle parts on an as-needed basis. Keeps emergency fleet stocked and operational.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, LLC, Roanoke, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #71 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Fire Station #27

Fire Station #27 HVAC system needs immediate repair to maintain operational readiness and safe working conditions for firefighters.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

December 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Fire Station #6

Active leak at Fire Station #6 requires immediate repair to protect firefighting operations and equipment. Emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to speed up the fix.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Fire Station #6

November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Fire stations 19, 22 water heaters replaced

Water heaters at two fire stations failed and required emergency replacement to keep facilities operational. Ensures stations can remain staffed and ready to respond to fires and emergencies.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #78 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: undisclosed

Central Library emergency repairs: broken AC drain and flooring

The Central Library has an inoperable air-handling unit drain and damaged floors that require emergency repair to keep the building operational and safe.

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

October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🚨 Emergency action $ Total cost: $252K

City approves $251,858 for two refurbished ambulances

Emergency response capacity: city purchases two refurbished Type 1 ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants to maintain or expand fire/rescue fleet.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award