September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #26
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$1.2M
The city is spending $1.2 million in public funds to support the 81st Annual Magic City Classic, a large sporting event held at Legion Field on October 29, 2022. The decision recognizes the event as serving a public purpose through community goodwill and engagement.
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Counterparty:
Magic City Classic
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Proclamation
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Location:
400 Graymont Avenue West
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #50
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$29K
Council is spending $29,400 in general fund dollars on surveillance cameras through a sole-source purchase. The cameras are intended to support crime prevention efforts citywide.
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Counterparty:
Project NOLA
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #12
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Total cost:
$5K
General fund spending supports educational programs for Birmingham students. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #19
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Total cost:
$1K
Sole-source spending decision; citizens should see who received city funds and for what purpose.
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Counterparty:
Royal Divinity Ministries Industries, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
undisclosed
ShotSpotter locations will continue receiving automated gunshot detection and location data to speed police response. Contract term and cost details are not disclosed in this summary.
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Counterparty:
ShotSpotter, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
September 6, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
$200K
General fund spends $200,000 on vehicle maintenance through sole-source contract with Bridgestone Americas for tire repair services supporting the Equipment Management Department.
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Counterparty:
Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Birmingham
September 6, 2022
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Item number:Item #17
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Total cost:
$62K
Public safety equipment purchase for emergency response. Sole-source procurement from Houston-Galveston Area Council contract.
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Counterparty:
Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #73
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Total cost:
$10.0M
City pledges $250,000 to leverage a $10 million federal grant for eliminating at-grade railroad crossings, which reduces traffic delays and improves safety at dangerous crossing locations.
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Counterparty:
unknown
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #70
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Total cost:
$1.6M
City shifts $1.6 million from capital consulting fees to general operations for fiscal year ending June 2023.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #36
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Total cost:
$15K
City commits general fund dollars to a three-year patrol services contract. Residents should know how public safety resources are being deployed and funded.
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Counterparty:
Assisted Patrol, LLC, Beavercreek, Ohio
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #37
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham will receive a share of a nationwide settlement addressing opioid manufacturer practices. Settlement funds typically support addiction treatment and prevention programs.
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Counterparty:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #41
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Police and other city agencies will use LexisNexis's Accurint software to conduct background investigations. This sole-source contract gives one vendor exclusive access to provide this service.
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Counterparty:
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #59
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City ends security monitoring agreement with ADS Security. This removes an existing contractor's role in managing electronic security and installation services across city buildings.
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Counterparty:
ADS Security (ADS)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
August 30, 2022
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Item number:Item #38
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham joins multi-state opioid litigation settlement with McKeeson, resolving claims over the company's role in the opioid crisis. Settlement details and any financial recovery for the city will be determined through the agreement.
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Counterparty:
McKeeson
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
August 23, 2022
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Item number:Item #35
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Total cost:
$6.0M
City commits $6 million to purchase 100,000 units from Toter, LLC. Details on what these units are and how they'll be used in the city are missing from the agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Toter, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 23, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Settlement terms are confidential under legal privilege, but the city is resolving a claim against it. Public record of the settlement amount (if any) will clarify the financial impact on taxpayers.
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Counterparty:
unknown
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
August 23, 2022
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Item number:Item #15
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City Attorney recommends resolving a legal claim. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this public summary.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Settlement
August 16, 2022
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Item number:Item #25
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undisclosed
City acquires specialized bridge inspection equipment to maintain infrastructure safety and assessment capacity.
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Counterparty:
Aspen Aerials, Duluth, Minnesota
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 9, 2022
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Item number:Item #12
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Total cost:
$2.2M
City increases Building & Property Sciences contract by $400,000. Amendment details not fully visible in truncated agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Building & Property Sciences, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
August 9, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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Total cost:
$1.8M
City commits up to $900,000 to consultant Slade for land use and transportation planning work. Taxpayer funds go to external planning expertise rather than in-house staff.
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Counterparty:
Slade Land Use, Environmental, and Transportation Planning
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
August 9, 2022
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Item number:Item #13
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Total cost:
$1K
City commits $1,000 to R.E.S.P.E.C.T Organization for services under a sole-source agreement.
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Counterparty:
R.E.S.P.E.C.T Organization
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
August 9, 2022
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Item number:Item #17
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undisclosed
City will contract with Brent Boyd's firm for in-house design, social media, and constituent communications. Details on contract duration and cost were cut off in the agenda text.
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Counterparty:
Mr. Brent Boyd d/b/a CityVision, INC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
August 2, 2022
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Item number:Item #52
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Total cost:
$1.3M
Three public infrastructure projects get funded: 3rd Avenue West Streetscape ($1.3M), Carver Avenue SW ($675K), and City Park upgrades ($168.5K). These improvements enhance neighborhoods and public spaces.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
August 2, 2022
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Item number:Item #40
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Total cost:
$100K
City equipment fleet receives miscellaneous automotive parts through cooperative purchasing agreement, keeping municipal vehicles operational.
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Counterparty:
O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appropriation
August 2, 2022
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Item number:Item #8
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to multi-year workforce analytics subscription with sole-source vendor Emsi to support Innovation and Economic Opportunity Department planning. No competitive bid process.
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Counterparty:
Economic Modeling, LLC dba Emsi
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution