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May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $40.0M

City seeks $40M federal grant for port infrastructure upgrades

Birmingham is applying for federal funding to improve port facilities, which can boost freight and commercial activity. Grant approval expands local infrastructure capacity without using city tax dollars.

Counterparty: Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $35K

Park camera monitoring extended with We R Smart for $35,280

City renews video surveillance contracts across multiple parks to enhance safety and monitor activity. Residents using city parks will have increased camera coverage for security and incident documentation.

Counterparty: We R Smart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes DocuSign software deal with SHI International

Sole-source purchase of DocuSign for city operations. One-year agreement with pricing and budget impact not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City recovers auto insurance claim from Country Financial

City resolves a vehicle damage claim against Country Financial from a March 2026 accident involving one of the insurer's drivers. Settlement terms not disclosed in the item summary.

Counterparty: Country Casualty Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves workspace renovation contract with Corporate Interiors

City workspace renovations will improve employee conditions and operational efficiency. Contract uses sole-source procurement, limiting competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Corporate Interiors of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Allseating Corporation renovations under State of Alabama MA2200000

City enters sole-source Master Agreement with Allseating Corporation for facility renovations. Specific scope and budget details are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Allseating Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Thompson Tractor: 1-year heavy equipment rental for Department of Equipment Mana

City commits to a one-year sole-source contract for trailers and heavy equipment rental through Thompson Tractor Company. This is a routine operational expense for equipment needs.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1-year heavy equipment rental contract with Thompson Tractor

City commits to rent/purchase trailers and heavy equipment from Thompson Tractor for Department of Equipment Management operations over one year.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $22K

City approves $22.5K pool chemical contract with Cox Pool Service

City pools need treatment chemicals to stay safe and open for residents; this sole-source purchase keeps chemicals flowing to Park and Recreation facilities.

Counterparty: Cox Pool Service, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $490

Council approves $490 trophy purchase for Birmingham Public Library

The city is buying trophies and medals for the library's events and programs. This is a routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: United Trophy & Specialties, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' comp claim with department employee

City resolves workplace injury claim through settlement, keeping the outcome confidential per legal agreement.

Counterparty: Department Employee (workers' compensation claimant) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, helping clean up blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Cal-Ark International lawsuit

Settlement resolves litigation with Cal-Ark International; terms not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Cal-Ark International Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Affinity Hospital lawsuit

The city and Affinity Hospital (Grandview Hospital) are resolving a legal dispute. Settlement terms—including any payment—have not been disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Affinity Hospital, LLC d/b/a Grandview Hospital Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Magnet Forensics software contract for digital forensics

Police will gain access to GrayKey and AXOIM digital forensics tools for device extraction and analysis in investigations. This affects the scope and speed of evidence collection in criminal cases.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays Infor, LLC to resolve contract dispute

City resolves financial dispute with software vendor Infor using general fund dollars. Final settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Infor, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. This removes a junk car and charges the registered owner for the cost of removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from residential or commercial property; owner pays removal costs.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for federal Safe Streets grant funding

FY 2026 federal grant could fund road safety improvements to reduce crashes and injuries in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kenisha Germany lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the City. Details of the case, terms, and any city payment are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Kenisha Germany Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $18K

BPD buys K9 detection training for $18,000

Birmingham Police Department invests in canine detection and tracking capabilities. New dual-handler training enhances public safety response capacity.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Police K9 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Thornsby, Alabama
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City pays $3K to Goodwill for construction easement damage

City reimburses Alabama Goodwill Industries for loss of landscaping and use of property on Greensprings Highway during construction work.

Counterparty: Alabama Goodwill Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement Location: Greensprings Highway
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrant installed on Redding Ridge Circle

New fire hydrant improves emergency response times and water pressure for fire suppression in the Redding Ridge neighborhood.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Redding Ridge Circle approximately 410' north of Railway Drive
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins settlement in Associated Pharmacies case

Birmingham resolves legal claims as one of six defendants in a case involving Associated Pharmacies, avoiding prolonged litigation and potential costs.

Counterparty: Associated Pharmacies and American Associat Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #77 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

Council awards $5,525 to 9to5 Seating for Fire Dept chairs

Fire Department gets eight new chairs to replace worn equipment, improving workplace conditions for firefighters.

Counterparty: 9to5 Seating, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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