💰 Hidden on consent

August 27, 2013 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 422 12th Terrace North

This building has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 422 - 12th Terrace North, Birmingham

August 27, 2013 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 813-15 47th Street North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will remove it from the neighborhood. Clears blight and improves street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 813-15 - 47th Street North

August 20, 2013 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police Department holds promotional ceremony Aug 23

Birmingham recognizes officers promoted within the police department. Public ceremony celebrates personnel advancement.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Sheraton Ballroom

August 20, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves firefighter turnout gear contract with Sunbelt Fire

City firefighters get equipment needed for fire response. One-year deal with Sunbelt Fire establishes unit prices for protective gear purchases.

👥 Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 30, 2013 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $13K

Sole-source: MBA Engineers hired for Pratt City streets design ($12,870)

City commits $12,870 to engineering design for Pratt City Complete Streets Project, a street infrastructure overhaul in the neighborhood. This is the first phase of what may become a larger public works investment.

👥 Counterparty: MBA Engineers, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Pratt City

July 30, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source drug purchase from UAB pharmacy

Emergency drugs and IV fluids are essential for public health response. City procures these supplies from UAB pharmacy under state emergency rules.

👥 Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pharmacy 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 30, 2013 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards safety & first aid supplies contract to Industrial Fire and Safety

City employees and first responders will be equipped with safety gear and medical supplies. Competitive bidding ensures cost efficiency for taxpayers.

👥 Counterparty: Industrial Fire and Safety, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 30, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves tractor rental from Capital Tractor, Inc.

Public Works gets heavy equipment (tractors and accessories) for one year, renewable month-to-month. Sole-source contract with Montgomery vendor.

👥 Counterparty: Capital Tractor, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.4M

City awards $1.375M HVAC contract to H & M Mechanical for Jail

H & M Mechanical Co. wins no-bid contract to renovate heating and cooling systems in two Birmingham Jail buildings. The $1.375M work affects inmate and staff conditions at the facility.

👥 Counterparty: H & M Mechanical Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 3100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $146K

Birmingham accepts $146K FEMA hazard mitigation grant

Federal funding supports disaster preparedness and resilience projects in Birmingham, reducing local costs for hazard mitigation work that protects residents and property.

👥 Counterparty: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $800

Council pays Mary's Kreation $800 for Oak Ridge newsletter

City funds quarterly newsletter and flyers for Oak Ridge neighborhood residents to stay informed on local association news and updates.

👥 Counterparty: Mary's Kreation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Oak Ridge

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $250

City buys $250 table at Community Policing banquet

City commits general funds to support a community policing and revitalization event. The public purpose and specific event details are not disclosed in the agenda text.

👥 Counterparty: Community Policing and Revitalization 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $140

City pays $140 to repair Riley-Travellick Association computer

Computer Solutions of Alabama gets a sole-source contract to fix neighborhood association equipment using city funds.

👥 Counterparty: Computer Solutions of Alabama, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 913 48th Street North

Unsafe structure removed from neighborhood. Building declared public nuisance will be demolished using city funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 913 - 48th Street North, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City marks 7202 Division Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

An unsafe building at 7202 Division Avenue will be demolished. The city has declared it a public nuisance and is moving forward with removal to address blight and improve neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7202 Division Avenue, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe apartment building at 3412 11th Ave North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition clears blighted property from North Birmingham neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3412 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1205 29th St N

Property deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight from neighborhood and addresses code violation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1205 - 29th Street North, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1025 18th Street S.W. ordered demolished

City declares property unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1025 - 18th Street S.W., Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1216 28th Street North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing blight and potential safety hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1216 - 28th Street North, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 916 18th Street, Ensley

Unsafe building in Ensley will be torn down, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood and reducing public safety hazards from structural collapse or trespassing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 916 - 18th Street Ensley, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 5121 Georgia Road ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building deemed a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5121 Georgia Road, Birmingham

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards emergency vehicle communication contract to Fleet Safety

Fleet Safety will supply and install communication equipment for Birmingham police and emergency vehicles. Citizens benefit from reliable emergency response infrastructure upgrades.

👥 Counterparty: Fleet Safety, Pell City, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license approval: BHMR Holdings for Redzone restaurant, 20th Street South

Alcohol retail licenses shape neighborhood commerce and safety. This decision allows BHMR Holdings to serve alcohol at The Redzone on 20th Street South.

👥 Counterparty: BHMR Holdings LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1108 - 20th Street South, Birmingham

July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.0M

City approves $1M business loan to Independent Offices, LLC

Birmingham commits up to $1 million in public funds as a business development loan. Citizens should know which private companies receive city lending and on what terms.

👥 Counterparty: Independent Offices, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $11K

City pays The Westin Birmingham $10,739 for assessor training

City funds lodging and meeting space for property assessor training consultants. Part of routine professional development spending on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: The Westin Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham