Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #9 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #10 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Taqueria Tafoya gets beer and wine license

Taqueria Tafoya Restaurant at 3947 Pinson Valley Parkway can now serve beer and wine to customers with this retail license approval.

👥 Counterparty: Taqueria Tafoya, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 3947 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35217

· Item number:Item #11 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special liquor license approved for Birmingham Barons

DBH Birmingham Concessions gains permission to sell liquor at the Birmingham Barons ballpark. The license allows expanded beverage service at the downtown sports venue.

👥 Counterparty: DBH Birmingham Concessions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1401 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to 5 Star Transport

William R. Misko's 5 Star Transport receives city authorization to operate commercial transportation services from Cottondale.

👥 Counterparty: William R. Misko d/b/a 5 Star Transport 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 11783 Holt Lock and Dam Road, Cottondale, Alabama 35453

· Item number:Item #13 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Starlight Transport granted operating permit for non-emergency medical transport

New non-emergency medical transport service authorized to operate in Birmingham with eight service certificates. Expands transportation options for residents needing medical appointments or routine care transport.

👥 Counterparty: Starlight Transport, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 3112 Avenue F, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants operating permit to New Generation Boarding Home at 4252 Jackson Str

New Generation Boarding Home gets city approval to operate a non-emergency transport service at this Jackson Street location. Residents in the area may notice increased vehicle activity and services.

👥 Counterparty: New Generation Boarding Home, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4252 Jackson Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35217

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $20K

City authorizes $20,500 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City funds goods or services for students at unnamed school(s). Full scope not clear from agenda text.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Birmingham Folk Festival partnership agreement

City partners with Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. to organize and promote the festival. Agreement covers planning, promotion, and management of the event.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves access control locks at Birmingham Fire and Rescue with Carahsoft

Fire and Rescue will install new security locks at its facilities. Details on cost and timeline are not yet public.

👥 Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Birmingham Fire and Rescue

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City leases 700 replacement computers from Dell Financial Services

City replaces aging desktop computers and servers across all departments with leased equipment from Dell, improving IT infrastructure and operational efficiency.

👥 Counterparty: Dell Financial Services, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City allocates $2,000 to Birmingham Board of Education for services

General fund dollars go toward education-related services the Board will provide to the city.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City funds $2,000 library grant from general fund

The city commits $2,000 to the Birmingham Public Library Board to support library operations and services for residents.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Public Library Board 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $700

City spends $700 with Birmingham Public Library Board

Council approves spending from the general fund to support library operations and services.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Public Library Board 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $2K

City awards $2,250 landscaping contract to Byrd Landscaping

City commits $2,250 to Byrd Landscaping for landscaping services. This sole-source contract covers routine maintenance or improvements to public property.

👥 Counterparty: Byrd Landscaping, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $700

City approves $700 for yard signs and banners

The city will spend $700 from its general fund to purchase promotional yard signs and banners.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts new streets and grounds on U.S. 280 right-of-way at Cahaba Road

Formalizes dedication of public streets and grounds in the U.S. 280 right-of-way subdivision, clearing the way for infrastructure maintenance and public access at this Cahaba Road location.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Grand River Phase 2: New streets dedicated at 5955 Barber Motorsports

City accepts ownership of new streets, alleys, and public grounds in the Grand River development. This transfers maintenance responsibility from the developer to the municipality.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5955 Barber Motorsports Parkway

· 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

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 9147 Parkway East

Property owner TC Investment Group can now repair and restore the condemned building at 9147 Parkway East, moving it back into use.

👥 Counterparty: TC Investment Group, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 9147 Parkway East, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Contract amendment: Division 12 Consulting office renovation

City is amending its contract with Division 12 Consulting to authorize work on office demolition and buildout, likely affecting city operations space or staff facilities.

👥 Counterparty: Division 12 Consulting, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $284K

Council awards $284K roofing contract to Advanced Roofing Solutions

City commits $284,000 to replace the roof at the IMS building (712 19th Street North). Advanced Roofing Solutions won the competitive bid.

👥 Counterparty: Advanced Roofing Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 712 19th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $127K

STC Worldwide gets $127K contract for East Lake Library cooling tower

City approves emergency replacement of the cooling system at East Lake Library. Ensures the library stays operational and comfortable for patrons during summer months.

👥 Counterparty: STC Worldwide, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 5 Oporto Madrid Boulevard

· Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards office supplies contract to Hi-Touch Business Services

City purchases general office supplies through competitive bidding. Contract establishes unit prices for recurring supplies needed by city departments.

👥 Counterparty: Hi-Touch Business Services, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Flooring repair at Boutwell Auditorium: $4,091 to Interfaceservices

City spends $4,091 on demolition and replacement of flooring at the public auditorium, a maintenance investment in a community facility.

👥 Counterparty: Interfaceservices, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Boutwell Auditorium

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $11K

Council approves $11,184 office desk purchase for Public Works

City spends $11,184 from general funds to buy office desks for the Public Works Department through competitive bidding with COE Distributing.

👥 Counterparty: JMJS, Inc. d/b/a COE Distributing 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves office furniture purchase from Kimball International

City spends general fund dollars on office furniture under a state master agreement.

👥 Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for elected officials

Public records of what elected and appointed officials spent from city funds. Provides transparency on official travel, meals, and other reimbursable expenses.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for elected officials

Sets rules for how city officials can spend public funds on travel, meals, and other business expenses. Affects transparency and accountability of official spending.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve city employee expense reimbursement

City approves spending from the general fund to reimburse an employee's documented business expenses. Ensures taxpayer funds support legitimate work costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

City employees receive advance reimbursement for out-of-pocket work expenses. This routine approval ensures employees can cover necessary costs upfront.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 34 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice; city can proceed with abatement. Affects 34 parcels.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 40 properties nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with noxious weeds will be posted with notice; owners must abate or face city action. Helps restore neighborhood safety and appearance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 109 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will receive notice that their land has dangerous or noxious weeds and must abate them or face city action. Failure to comply can lead to city-ordered removal and liens on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #42 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City funds Baptist Health Foundation agreement for up to $100,000

City commits up to $100,000 to Baptist Health Foundation under a new agreement. The specific programs or services funded are not detailed in the available text.

👥 Counterparty: Baptist Health Foundation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City commits up to $100K to Baptist Health Foundation

The city is spending $100,000 with Baptist Health Foundation, though the agreement text is incomplete. Check the full contract to see what services or programs this funds.

👥 Counterparty: Baptist Health Foundation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $67K

City awards $67K contract to Synergy for design and development

City will pay Synergy Community Development Center up to $67,000 to design and develop community services or programs.

👥 Counterparty: Synergy Community Development Center, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award