November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #17
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The city is using public funds to settle a legal dispute with Tyra Fuller. Settlement details—including the amount and reason for the claim—are not disclosed in this summary.
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Counterparty:
Tyra Fuller
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Settlement
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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City Attorney has authority to settle legal claims without additional Council approval, saving staff time and reducing legal costs where settlement is prudent.
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Counterparty:
unknown
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #34
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City will pay an external nonprofit to handle budgets and day-to-day operations of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. Affects how the program is run and what residents experience when using it.
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Counterparty:
Penny Foundation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #14
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City is settling a legal claim brought by Laurie Jackson. The settlement amount and case details were not disclosed in the agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Laurie Jackson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Settlement
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #9
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to purchasing medical supplies and medications for firefighters through University of Alabama at Birmingham under a sole-source agreement, likely at negotiated rates.
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Counterparty:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #31
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Penny Foundation will handle budgeting and administration of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. The city is using a sole-source procurement method for this professional services agreement.
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Counterparty:
Penny Foundation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #32
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Total cost:
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City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage finances and administration for Common Ground, a conflict resolution initiative using cognitive-based methods.
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Counterparty:
Penny Foundation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 15, 2022
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Item number:Item #55
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Total cost:
$14K
Police department adds one trained drug-detection dog to its operations. Purchase includes the canine, handler training course, and accessories from sole-source vendor.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officer's Training Center, Inc., Northport, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
November 15, 2022
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Item number:Item #11
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Total cost:
$5K
City commits general fund money to Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources, Inc. (P.E.E.R.)
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #23
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undisclosed
City commits to online training courses for Information Management Services staff through a sole-source vendor agreement with United Training Commercial, LLC.
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Counterparty:
United Training Commercial, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #15
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Total cost:
undisclosed
The city will use Equifax to verify employment for payroll and benefits purposes. This sole-source agreement means the city chose one vendor without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Equifax Workforce Solutions
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees gain access to professional IT training on Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and other subjects through the vendor's online platform.
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Counterparty:
Integrated IT Training Corp
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #17
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to PowerDMS software for police training and certifications. Contract terms (duration and cost) not disclosed in agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
NEOGOV
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #21
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Total cost:
undisclosed
The city is committing funds to upgrade core IT infrastructure (SQL and OS servers) through a sole-source procurement with Tyler Technologies. This is a routine vendor spend on rubber-stamp consent, but citizens deserve to know who received the contract and for what purpose.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #10
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Total cost:
$1.0M
City commits $1 million in general fund support to the school board. The specific purpose is cut off in the source text, limiting clarity on what schools or programs benefit.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #39
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Total cost:
$252K
Emergency response vehicles are critical infrastructure for fire/EMS services. This purchase replaces aging ambulances with refurbished 2022 units to maintain response capacity and reliability across the city.
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Counterparty:
Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
$500
City commits funds to environmental and human justice organization serving Village Creek area.
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Counterparty:
Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #19
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undisclosed
City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Stephon Green. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Stephon Green
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
October 18, 2022
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Item number:Item #47
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Total cost:
$36K
Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.
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Counterparty:
Cowin Equipment Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 18, 2022
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Item number:Item #48
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Total cost:
$11K
City spending $11,285 to replace or stock protective respiratory equipment for firefighters. Ensures fire crews have safe gear for emergency response.
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Counterparty:
Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
October 18, 2022
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Item number:Item #52
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Total cost:
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City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.
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Counterparty:
Teleflex, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
October 11, 2022
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Item number:Item #18
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Total cost:
$113K
City spends $113K with BGrace Media for ad placement and COVID-19 crisis messaging without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts merit public awareness of vendor selection and cost.
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Counterparty:
BGrace Media, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 11, 2022
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Item number:Item #61
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Total cost:
$13K
City commits $13,366 in public funds to Highland Park Golf for embroidered uniform items under sole-source procurement rules.
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Counterparty:
Highland Park Golf, LLC, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #52
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Total cost:
$1.0M
If approved, the city could receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund infrastructure projects that reconnect neighborhoods disrupted by past highway or development decisions.
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Counterparty:
United States Department of Transportation
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #32
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Total cost:
$16K
City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.
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Counterparty:
Michel P. Cleary dba ATSS, Fresno, California
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution