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Indexed so far 934 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $660.2M where disclosed
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April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles State Farm v. Robert Earl Lewis case

The City Attorney will resolve a legal dispute between State Farm and Robert Earl Lewis on the City's behalf. Settlement details are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: State Farm v. Robert Earl Lewis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source agreement: Hyland Software maintenance for document storage system

City commits to ongoing maintenance and support for its document storage software. Cost and contract term not disclosed in available materials.

Counterparty: Hyland Software, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.6M

Budget amendment: $2.6M transfer to non-departmental fund

City shifts $2.6M within the general fund to cover non-departmental expenses. This routine reallocation affects how tax dollars are spent across city operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

DocuSign Enterprise software: City approves sole-source deal with Carahsoft

City will use DocuSign for digital document signing and e-signature workflows. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

Worker receives settlement for injury or illness claim against the city. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham worker (workers' compensation claimant) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Joanie Medlin lawsuit

The city has agreed to settle a legal dispute with Joanie Medlin. Settlement terms and costs are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Joanie Medlin Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Mickey Bailey litigation

Resolves outstanding legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Mickey Bailey Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

The City is settling a workers' compensation claim brought by a city employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.

Counterparty: Workers' Compensation Claimant Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

Roof repairs approved for King Recreation Center: $6,168

City approves $6,168 sole-source contract with Tecta America Southeast for roof repairs at the MLK Recreation Center, a public facility serving the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 529 43rd Street North, Birmingham
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,900 marquee sign from Steel City Creative

City is spending $5,900 to install a 6 ft 4 in × 5 ft 4 in marquee sign on public property using a sole-source contract with Steel City Creative, LLC.

Counterparty: Steel City Creative, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Juniper and Myrtle LLC for consulting services

The city is paying a consultant to develop plans and strategies. The dollar amount and scope of work are not fully disclosed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: Juniper and Myrtle, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Police get LiveView camera contract, 3 years

Police Department will deploy LiveView surveillance technology under a three-year sole-source agreement. Details on equipment count, cost, and capabilities not fully disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: LiveView Technologies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $85K

Master Solutions consulting agreement approved for $85,000

City commits $85,000 in general funds to Master Solutions, LLC for professional consulting services via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Master Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City approves $25K contract for I See Me First Library Program

The city is funding a new literacy program through I See Me, Inc. to expand early library access and reading support for young children.

Counterparty: I See Me, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City buys $10,177 industrial stitcher for Print Shop

City upgrades Print Shop equipment with a new deluxe stitcher, installation, and training to support internal printing operations.

Counterparty: Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50.0M

City secures $50M federal grant from Economic Development Administration

The city receives a major $50 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support economic development projects and initiatives.

Counterparty: Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

City pays $11,800 to Division 12 Consulting for tax data services

Tax and License Division gets data analysis and project management support to improve operations.

Counterparty: Division 12 Consulting, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves one-year OEM parts contract with Iron City Ford

Equipment Management will continue purchasing Ford parts and service through Iron City Ford under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in item.

Counterparty: Birmingham Ford d/b/a Iron City Ford, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from consulting fees to transfers

City moves $1.8M from planned consulting work to other fund transfers, reducing consulting expenses for fiscal year 2024. This shifts spending priorities without adding new city costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
January 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

O'Reilly Automotive: 1-year sole-source contract for equipment parts

City commits to buying automotive parts and supplies from O'Reilly for one year to maintain Equipment Management fleet. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City commits $150K to TechBirmingham's job-training partnership

TechBirmingham will implement a skills-training program called Birmingham Upskill Partnership, aimed at improving workforce readiness in the region. The agreement is worth $150,000 from city funds.

Counterparty: TechBirmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City contracts with Freedom Rain for services, up to $25,000

City spending $25,000 with Freedom Rain (The Lovelady Center) on a sole-source contract. Details on the specific services are not provided in the item.

Counterparty: Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City pays $4,951 to SHI International for software support

Routine vendor payment for Solimar Systems software maintenance from general fund via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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