January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #15
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Total cost:
$7.9M
City is shifting nearly $10 million from operating accounts to fund capital improvements and neighborhood investments in FY 2023. Check how this affects planned projects in your area.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #12
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Total cost:
$6.0M
Moves $6 million from general operations to infrastructure projects, enabling repairs and upgrades across city facilities.
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Counterparty:
Non-Departmental
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #14
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Total cost:
$5.0M
City moves $5 million from general operations to capital projects. This redirects ongoing funding toward infrastructure, repairs, or equipment purchases.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #20
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Total cost:
$3.5M
Federal funding for firefighter gear and equipment arrives with no local tax dollars needed. Strengthens emergency response capacity city-wide.
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Counterparty:
United States Department of Homeland Security
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #18
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Total cost:
$1.9M
City commits $760,000 more to Aletheia House to expand the scope of services, bringing the total agreement to $1.87M. Contract amendments involving significant funding increases warrant public visibility even on consent agendas.
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Counterparty:
Aletheia House, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #43
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Total cost:
$50K
Birmingham Landmarks will operate performing arts programming under a city contract. This commitment supports local cultural programming and the arts sector.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Landmarks, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #44
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Total cost:
$25K
The city commits $25,000 to provide long-term residential shelter, food, and clothing services through Children's Village, Inc.—a direct support for vulnerable youth housing and basic needs.
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Counterparty:
Children's Village, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
January 31, 2023
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Item number:Item #21
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Total cost:
$15K
Birmingham will pay Veritext up to $15,000 for court reporting services in civil matters. The contract uses sole-source procurement, meaning no competitive bidding occurred.
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Counterparty:
Veritext
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
January 24, 2023
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Item number:Item #33
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City hires The Aspen Institute to plan a new justice and governance initiative. Consulting agreement supports early-stage planning, scope and cost details not yet disclosed.
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Counterparty:
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 17, 2023
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Item number:Item #19
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Total cost:
undisclosed
The city is hiring a consultant to build a data warehouse system for the archives. This improves how the city stores and accesses records.
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Counterparty:
D. Smith Technology and Consulting, LLC dba DSTC, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 17, 2023
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits public funds to purchase radio advertising through a sole-source contract with Courtney French Broadcasting. Details on duration, cost, and advertising scope were not disclosed in the agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
Courtney French Broadcasting, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 3, 2023
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Item number:Item #66
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Total cost:
$12.6M
Dunn Construction won the competitive bid to resurface city streets in 2023. This affects road conditions across Birmingham neighborhoods.
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Counterparty:
Dunn Construction Co. Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
January 3, 2023
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Item number:Item #47
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Total cost:
$85K
Equipment purchase for fire department operations. Sole-source procurement from North American Fire Equipment Company.
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Counterparty:
North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
January 3, 2023
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Item number:Item #43
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Total cost:
$1K
Police K-9 units get professional evaluation and certification training to ensure handler and dog readiness for public safety work.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officer's Training Center, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Northport, Alabama
December 13, 2022
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Item number:Item #15
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Planning, Engineering, and Permitting staff will use Camino's guide service integrated with Accela to streamline permit applications and reviews.
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Counterparty:
Camino Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
December 6, 2022
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Item number:Item #45
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Total cost:
$10.0M
City commits remaining ARPA funds to competitive grants and administrative expenses. Allocation shapes which projects compete for federal money.
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Funding source:
Arpa
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Action type:
Budget amendment
December 6, 2022
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Item number:Item #35
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Total cost:
$14K
Police department restocks public safety ammunition and accessories under Alabama state contract. Routine procurement on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
Gulf States Distributors, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
November 29, 2022
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Item number:Item #28
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Total cost:
$491K
City commits over $1.1 million over three years for information technology services through sole-source procurement. Citizens should know who won this contract and whether competitive bidding was considered.
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Counterparty:
Routeware, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #37
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Total cost:
$10.8M
Federal grant funds will support job training and economic development initiatives through the Mayor's Office. The allocation reflects receipt of a competitive federal award.
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Counterparty:
Mayor's Office
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #39
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Total cost:
$65K
The city is paying Birmingham Times Media Group up to $65,000 for unspecified goods or services without competitive bidding. The incomplete description makes it unclear what residents are funding.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 22, 2022
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Item number:Item #31
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Total cost:
undisclosed
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 #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 #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 #16
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Total cost:
undisclosed
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