July 20, 2021
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Item number:Item #43
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Total cost:
$25K
City spending $25,000 on miscellaneous equipment parts through Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 20, 2021
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Item number:Item #25
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Total cost:
$2K
Public dollars support local youth and community programs at the Northeast Branch YMCA.
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Counterparty:
The Northeast Branch of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
July 13, 2021
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Item number:Item #29
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Municipal Court IT systems rely on this vendor agreement for computers and storage products. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bid process.
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Counterparty:
ConvergeOne Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 6, 2021
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Item number:Item #10
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Total cost:
$2K
City commits $2,500 to Secret Stages, LLC for goods or services under a sole-source procurement process.
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Counterparty:
Secret Stages, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
July 6, 2021
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Item number:Item #9
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City will use web-based software to manage finances and track projects internally. The vendor was selected without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
June 29, 2021
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Item number:Item #28
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City Council hires a sole-source consultant to advise the council directly. Citizens deserve to know who provides strategic guidance to their elected officials.
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Counterparty:
Andrew P. Campbell d/b/a Campbell Partners, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #66
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Total cost:
$8K
City spends $7,500 on community enrichment services through Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER).
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Counterparty:
Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #60
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Total cost:
$594
Equipment Management Department uses city funds for emergency wreck repairs to keep municipal vehicles operational. Sole-source vendor selection.
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Counterparty:
R and T Enterprises dba Peach Auto Painting and Collision
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Birmingham
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #57
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Total cost:
$365
Routine payment from the general fund for wreck repair on a city vehicle. Department of Equipment Management is addressing damage to vehicle 093405.
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Counterparty:
Paul Pierce Paint and Body
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #28
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City settles a claim brought by Natasha Kathiany using general funds. Settlement amount and grounds for the claim were not disclosed in the public agenda.
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Counterparty:
Natasha Kathiany
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Settlement
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #17
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to pay EMSI for workforce data and analytics services. Supports regional economic development and job-training decisions.
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Counterparty:
Economic Modeling, LLC (EMSI)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #29
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City agrees to settle a legal claim brought by Gail Wilson using general funds. Settlement amount and claim details are not disclosed in the agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Gail Wilson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Settlement
June 22, 2021
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Item number:Item #27
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City Attorney recommends settling a claim filed by Tommy Berry. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this summary, but residents can track how city funds are used for legal claims.
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Counterparty:
Tommy Berry
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
June 15, 2021
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Item number:Item #83
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Total cost:
$4.4M
New Bus Rapid Transit hub brings faster service to east Birmingham. Project is part of the city's effort to expand public transit options and improve commute times for residents across the region.
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Counterparty:
Taylor & Miree Construction, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
11 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham
June 15, 2021
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Item number:Item #52
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Total cost:
$2K
City commits $2,000 in general funds to Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc. under sole-source procurement, a spending decision citizens deserve to see even for modest amounts.
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Counterparty:
Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
June 1, 2021
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Item number:Item #32
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Total cost:
$70.6M
Allocates federal American Rescue Plan funds to support the city's economic and community recovery programs following the pandemic.
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Funding source:
Arpa
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Action type:
Ordinance
June 1, 2021
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Item number:Item #63
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Total cost:
$2K
Planning Department notification mailings for residents in Pratt and Ensley neighborhoods. Routine vendor payment for public notice distribution.
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Counterparty:
Pinnacle Data Systems, LLC.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Pratt/Ensley
June 1, 2021
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Item number:Item #73
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Total cost:
$2K
Department of Equipment Management settles bill for collision damage to city vehicle 184338 through general fund spending.
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Counterparty:
Tucker Paint and Body Shop
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
June 1, 2021
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Item number:Item #26
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owners may face special assessments to recover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Details on affected addresses and amounts will be announced at the hearing.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
May 25, 2021
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Item number:Item #13
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Total cost:
$50K
City commits $50,000 to Courtney French Broadcasting without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts bypass the standard procurement process and warrant public oversight.
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Counterparty:
Courtney French Broadcasting, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
May 25, 2021
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Item number:Item #15
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Total cost:
$15K
The city will pay Urban Impact, Inc. up to $14,999 for resident services. The specific service scope is incomplete in the source material.
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Counterparty:
Urban Impact, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
May 25, 2021
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Item number:Item #12
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Total cost:
$12K
City corrects a $0.10 pricing error in a prior security contract approval. No change to actual spending.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
May 25, 2021
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Item number:Item #24
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Total cost:
$10K
Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases specialized equipment (Brute 2 Basic Bundle and Universal Spanner Wrench) to support firefighting operations and emergency response capability.
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Counterparty:
Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
May 25, 2021
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Item number:Item #14
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Total cost:
$2K
Sole-source contract with Viral Communications for game footage. Citizens see how discretionary general-fund spending is allocated.
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Counterparty:
Viral Communications
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
May 18, 2021
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Item number:Item #10
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Total cost:
$5.5M
City sets aside $5.5M in federal grants for housing and community development programs, including assistance for people with AIDS. Funds support neighborhood improvements and vulnerable populations.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment