💰 Hidden on consent

January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $443

Police Department buys Shure vocal system and accessories for $443.72

General fund spending on police equipment. Routine equipment purchase via sole-source procurement.

👥 Counterparty: B&H Foto & Electronics Corporation dba B&H Photo-Video Pro Audio 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Strickland Paper Company contract approved

City commits general funds to purchase office paper supplies (paper, cut paper, offset wide format, and envelopes) from Strickland Paper Company on an as-needed basis at pre-set unit prices.

👥 Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year Dodge parts contract with Taz Automotive

City commits to buying Dodge automotive parts from a Kentucky vendor at set unit prices. Affects fleet maintenance costs for the Equipment department.

👥 Counterparty: Taz Automotive, Inc., Glasgow, Kentucky 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.3M

City accepts $1.29M settlement from opioid distributors McKesson, Janssen, J&J

Settlement funds help pay for opioid-addiction treatment and prevention programs in the city. This is the first major payout from a nationwide litigation against pharmaceutical companies over their role in the opioid crisis.

👥 Counterparty: McKesson, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $47K

Settlement: City pays $46,700 penalty to ADEM for environmental violations

City resolves environmental rule violations through consent order with state agency. $46,700 penalty comes from general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $3K

City grants $300K incentive to ZOOM Motorsports for IndyCar event

City spends $300,000 in public funds to subsidize an IndyCar racing event managed by ZOOM Motorsports, drawn from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: ZOOM Motorsports 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $4K

City pays $3,795 to Sharp Electronics for copiers and printers

Routine office equipment purchase using city funds via sole-source vendor agreement.

👥 Counterparty: Sharps Electronics Corporation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City extends MHC Software payroll license agreement (6th amendment)

Sole-source contract renewal for payroll software that city staff depend on for wage processing. Citizens should know when the city extends long-term vendor agreements without competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: MHC Software Holdings, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Ernst & Young for American Rescue Plan advisory services

City will pay Ernst & Young to advise on spending American Rescue Plan funds. The dollar amount wasn't disclosed in the public record, so the cost to taxpayers is unclear.

👥 Counterparty: Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) 🏛 Funding source: Arpa 📋 Action type: Resolution

April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Ernst & Young for American Rescue Plan advisory services

City is using federal pandemic relief funds to hire a major consulting firm for strategic advice on deploying American Rescue Plan money. The contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) 🏛 Funding source: Arpa 📋 Action type: Resolution

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #91 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $2.4M

City awards $2.4M road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Citywide street resurfacing project to improve road conditions across Birmingham. Work funded through capital improvements; contract goes to lowest qualified bidder.

👥 Counterparty: Dunn Construction Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #74 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.1M

City buys 9 refurbished ambulance units from Southern Emergency for $1.1M

Emergency response fleets get updated equipment to maintain ambulance availability and service reliability across the city.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $131K

Bobcat parts: $131K sole-source contract with Loader Services

City commits $131,232 to Loader Services for equipment maintenance parts over one year using sole-source procurement.

👥 Counterparty: Loader Services and Equipment, Inc., Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $100K

City awards $100K sole-source contract to Literacy Council

Birmingham commits $100,000 to The Literacy Council of Central Alabama for literacy programming, awarded without competitive bidding. Supports adult and youth reading programs in the region.

👥 Counterparty: The Literacy Council of Central Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #76 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $51K

Police gets $50.7K for pursuit tire deflation devices

Birmingham Police will buy high-speed pursuit tire deflation devices (Stop Sticks) and training to help safely end dangerous car chases without weapons.

👥 Counterparty: Stop Stick LTD 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $11K

City approves $10,671 tire changer purchase from Advance Stores

Equipment Management acquires a specialized tire changer for fleet maintenance operations. This sole-source purchase is funded from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Advance Stores 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with William Dixon et al.

Resolves legal claim against the City on behalf of William Dixon and others. Dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: William Dixon et al. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: Clarence Edward Muhammad v. City

City Attorney settling lawsuit with Clarence Edward Muhammad. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Clarence Edward Muhammad 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Carver Theater: extend Barbizon Charlotte audio-visual contract

Extends the city's sole-source agreement with Barbizon Charlotte for sound and video services at Carver Theater, a key downtown cultural venue. Citizens fund this service; the extension ensures continued technical support for public events and performances.

👥 Counterparty: Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: Carver Theater

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year sole-source deal with Fastenal for janitorial and maintenan

Fastenal will be the sole supplier of janitorial, maintenance, repair and operating supplies for city departments for one year. No competitive bid was sought.

👥 Counterparty: Fastenal Company, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kiera Furr lawsuit

The city is resolving a legal claim against it and a city employee. Settlement terms (including any payment) are not disclosed in the agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Kiera Furr 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $17K

Fire & Rescue buys $17.4K Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Profe

Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases specialized respiratory protection equipment (3M/Scott Safety facepieces with communications brackets). This sole-source procurement supports firefighter safety during emergency operations.

👥 Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #74 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $11K

City pays EZ Liner $11,125 for paint-truck training

New staff get hands-on training and consultation on the city's striping machine (paint truck), ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively.

👥 Counterparty: EZ Liner, Orange City, Iowa 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $8K

City pays Quick Motors $7,998 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department gets a city vehicle (184333) repaired. No direct resident impact, but citizens fund this maintenance through taxes.

👥 Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $3K

City pays $3,062 to Rich's Collision for vehicle repairs

Routine spending from the general fund to repair three city vehicles damaged in wrecks. Equipment Management covers ongoing fleet maintenance costs.

👥 Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement 📍 Location: Adamsville, Alabama