💰 Hidden on consent

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.0M

City sets aside $1M over 5 years for Cooperative Downtown Ministries

The city commits $200,000 annually to support Cooperative Downtown Ministries' work in the downtown core, likely addressing homelessness, food security, or social services for vulnerable populations.

👥 Counterparty: Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $151K

Church Street Bridge drainage improvements: $150.7K contract to Gillespie

City contracts Gillespie Construction to fix drainage issues on Church Street Bridge after competitive bidding. Improves drainage function and prevents water damage to the structure and surrounding area.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Church Street Bridge

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $4K

City allocates $4,105.69 to Piper Davis Sports League for Lowery Park

Funds support improvements at Lowery Park, including water fountain installation and other recreational amenities for youth sports programs in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Piper Davis Sports League 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Lowery Park

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves demolition of unsafe building at 3741 George Avenue

Dangerous structure at 3741 George Avenue will be demolished, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood and reducing public safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3741 George Avenue aka 3745 George Avenue, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 3435 17th Ave N unsafe; demolition approved

Property at 3435 17th Avenue North has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3435 - 17th Avenue North, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1414 30th St North

Unsafe structure at 1414 30th Street North will be demolished after city declares it a public nuisance. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1414 - 30th Street North, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 804 39th Street North

Declared unsafe and a public nuisance, the structure will be demolished to eliminate neighborhood blight and safety risk.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 804 - 39th Street North, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 3925 George Avenue

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and reducing blight. Property is in general fund.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3925 George Avenue, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2221 Northland Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 2221 Northland Avenue will be demolished after city declares it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2221 Northland Avenue, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 120 61st St North unsafe; orders demolition

Blighted building at 120 61st Street North will be demolished after city finds it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes neighborhood hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 120 - 61st Street North, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 126-61st St North

Property at 126-61st Street North declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 126 - 61st Street North, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5901 1st Court North

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be removed. Demolition clears blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5901 - 1st Court North, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7318 Paris Avenue ordered demolished

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7318 Paris Avenue, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with 5 Point Solutions for accountability court software

Birmingham is adopting specialized case-management software for its Accountability Court program, which handles low-level offenders through supervised rehabilitation rather than incarceration. This sole-source contract streamlines court operations and supports diversion outcomes.

👥 Counterparty: 5 Point Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

5 Point Solutions gets sole-source contract for court software

City will customize accountability court case management software to track defendant progress. Sole-source award bypasses competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: 5 Point Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 7330 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7330 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South, Birmingham

November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police Headquarters janitorial contract awarded to Hill's

City commits general funds to maintain the Police Headquarters building through janitorial services. Contract is awarded as-needed at unit prices.

👥 Counterparty: Hill's Janitorial Service, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Police Headquarters building

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.0M

City sets aside $1M for Neighborhood Revitalization Fund

The city is moving $1 million from its general fund to support neighborhood revitalization efforts. These funds may help address blight, stabilize housing, and support community recovery projects across the city.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $348K

Police gets $347,921 federal grant for 2018 Justice Assistance

Federal grant funds law enforcement operations and equipment. Spending is approved on consent calendar without separate debate.

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

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $8K

Fire Department buys hazmat decontamination shower for $7,876

Equipment upgrade for emergency response capabilities. Portable decontamination shower improves Fire Department's ability to handle hazardous material incidents safely.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $500

City grants $500 to North Avondale MLK Basketball Program

Public funds support youth sports and community programming in North Avondale.

👥 Counterparty: North Avondale Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: North Avondale

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City moves to demolish unsafe building at 805 Avenue F

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition protects residents and reduces blight in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 805 Avenue F, Birmingham

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement