council
Birmingham
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda items
98
84 consent · 14 regular
Votes
10
minutes text
Total dollars
$6.2M
51 items with amounts
Roll call
Votes (10)
passed
#2235
provisional
official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 84 items
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
- [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
- [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
- [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
- [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and The Literacy Council of Central Alabama ("The Literacy Council") in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, under which the Literacy Cou named in vote
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama, Inc. ("YWCA"), in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, under which the YWC named in vote
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute for and as the act of said City, a Good Jobs Challenge Grant Sub-recipient Agreement with the Prosper Foundation, good through September 30, 2025, under which the City will provide funding to P named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute for and as the act of said City, a Good Jobs Challenge Grant Sub-recipient Agreement with Strive International, Inc., good through September 30, 2025, under which the City will provide funding named in vote
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute for and as the act of said City, a Good Jobs Challenge Grant Sub-recipient Agreement with Women's Foundation of Alabama, good through September 30, 2025, under which the City will provide fundi named in vote
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution determining that the Birmingham City Council's travel to Montgomery during one or more of the following legislative meeting days; April 6, 11,12 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, 2023, serves a public purpose and is authorized by named in vote
- [53] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 523-20, adopted by the Council March 17, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 141 Rosebud Road, due named in vote
- [85] CONSENT ITEM 85. A Resolution finding that the following two hundred three (203) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said properti named in vote
- [86] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [89] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm ("Jones Valley") in an amount not to exceed $805,000.00, under which Jones Val named in vote
- [90] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and STREAM Innovations, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, to fund a six-week boot camp, which will provide interactive multimedia a named in vote
- [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will be permitted unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or Citizen interested in a pu named in vote
- [9] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with four (4) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to YMCA of Birmingham, 2101 4th Avenue North, to be used in the operation of a Courtesy Vehicle Transportation Service upon t consent default
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Event Sponsorship Agreement with Alabama Sports Festival Foundation, Inc., under which ASF will host the 40th Anniversary of the Alabama State Games in Birmingham, June 9 through 11, 2023 at consent default
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution amending Resolution 1780-22 adopted by the Council on October 11, 2022, authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Barbizon Charlotte, Inc., to provide audio-visual equipment, supplies and services at the Carver Theater consent default
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), pursuant to Amendment 772, under which NABJ will conduct its Annual National Convention and Career Fair on August 2, 2023 consent default
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution, pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the matter of Clarence Edward Muhammad v. City of Birmi consent default
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution, pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the matter of Kiera Furr v. City of Birmingham and Josh consent default
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution, pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the lawsuit of William Dixon et al., v. City of Birming consent default
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $2,782.08 against the property located at 1737 1st Street South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R consent default
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,740.64 against the property located at 4676 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. consent default
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $2,208.96 against the property located at 2844 Lynch Avenue SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re consent default
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $12,131.82 against the property located at 1228 4th Place North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R consent default
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,533.13 against the property located at 4004 Walnut Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco consent default
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $10,434.16 against the property located at 5920 Jesse Owens Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitt consent default
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $12,334.00 against the property located at 2624 18th Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. consent default
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,228.00 against the property located at 554 10th Court West, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Rec consent default
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,504.80 against the property located at 2219 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( consent default
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,471.84 against the property located at 109 5th Place, Pratt City, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor consent default
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,272.30 against the property located at 123 Graymont Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor consent default
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,226.75 against the property located at 2036 31st Avenue North aka 2032 31st Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. consent default
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $7,486.00 against the property located at 3321 15th Court North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R consent default
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $2,173.12 against the property located at 3625 Bessemer Avenue SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. consent default
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,465.12 against the property located at 1409 17th Way SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recomm consent default
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,533.50 against the property located at 3118 20th Street North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( consent default
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,380.25 against the property located at 2230 31st Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( consent default
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,406.35 against the property located at 2415 34th Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( consent default
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,696.72 against the property located at 2741 21st Street SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Rec consent default
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,866.20 against the property located at 1612 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( consent default
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,673.50 against the property located at 7615 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R consent default
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,711.80 against the property located at 721 12th Avenue West, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re consent default
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,916.00 against the property located at 4401 41st Street North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( consent default
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $7,940.00 against the property located at 7425 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R consent default
- [52] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,588.00 against the property located at 409 4th Court West, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco consent default
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Lower Alabama Heating Cooling and Refrigeration, LLC, Chatom, Alabama, in the amount of $170,000.00 for Owner-Furnished HVAC Equipment Installation at fourteen (14) Fire Stations located at Vario consent default
- [55] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of The Pennington Group, Inc., Homewood, Alabama, in the amount of $249,556.00 for Carver Theatre Stage Improvements located at 1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, this being the lowest responsible an consent default
- [56] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Romaine Electric Corp., Kent, Washington, for the purchase of OEM Alternators and Starters as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year consent default
- [57] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Birmingham Freightliner, Birmingham, for the purchase of Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, OEM All of Group 1 except lines 1-7, 9, 10, 13-17, 20-26, 28, 31 and 34-36 as needed at unit prices on file in consent default
- [58] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Truckworx/Kenworth, Birmingham, for the purchase of Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, OEM All of Group 1 except lines 1, 3, 8, 11-12, 16-19, 21, 26-27, 29-30 and 32-34, OEM All of Group 2 except lines consent default
- [59] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Kurt's Trucks and Parts Co., Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, AFTERMARKET All of Group 1 except lines 3, 16, 17, 21, 23, 26 and 28, AFTERMARKET All of Group 2 exc consent default
- [60] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution approving payment to Advance Stores, Roanoke, Virginia, for the purchase of a 80080CEH220 tire changer machine in the amount of $10,670.97, according to Omnia Partners contract number 2017000280 for the Equipment Management De consent default
- [61] CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., for the purchase of office furniture in the amount of $28,643.50, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Innovation and Economic Opportunit consent default
- [62] CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution approving payment to ALSCO, Inc., Trussville, Alabama, in the amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of linen services, for the City of Birmingham Arlington Historic House, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham Ci consent default
- [63] CONSENT ITEM 62. A Resolution approving payment to Amazon.com, Seattle, Washington, for the purchase of fifteen (15) USB C Laptop Docking Stations, sixteen (16) 192 Pcs Cable Management Kits, fifteen (15) 1080p Webcams and nine (9) USC C Docking Stations i consent default
- [64] CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution approving payment to B&D Electric Motor Company Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $18,377.66, for the purchase of parts and labor to repair damaged motors and pumps in order to produce proper waterflow circulation and release consent default
- [65] CONSENT ITEM 64. A Resolution approving payment to Buzz Seating Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, for the purchase of office chair in the amount of $1,436.50, at the price on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Tax and License Division, based on bid consent default
- [66] CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution approving payment to Common Cents EMS Supply, LLC, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, in the amount of $13,851.60, for the purchase of three (3) Stair-PRO Model 6252 and accessories, for the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Department, in acc consent default
- [67] CONSENT ITEM 66. A Resolution approving payment to Fastenal Company, Birmingham, for the purchase of janitorial, maintenance repair and operating supplies for various departments within the City of Birmingham as needed, for a period of one (1) year, in acc consent default
- [68] CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution approving payment to General Sales Administration, Inc. T/A Major Police Supply, Kenvil, New Jersey, in the amount of $20,682.60, for the purchase of custom truck vaults for Birmingham Police vehicles, for the City of Birmingh consent default
- [69] CONSENT ITEM 68. A Resolution approving payment to Ingram Equipment Company, LLC, Birmingham, for the purchase of one (1) Galbreath U5OR174 60K hoist mounted on a 2024 Kenworth T880 at $262,291.91 with optional features at the unit prices on file in the of consent default
- [70] CONSENT ITEM 69. A Resolution approving payment to Interface Americas, Inc. dba Bentley Prince Street Interfacerflor, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $218,459.03 for the purchase of flooring and installation services, for the Birmingham Public Libr consent default
- [71] CONSENT ITEM 70. A Resolution approving payment to J. W. Auto Body and Collision, Birmingham, in the amount of $100.00 for automobile wreck repair supplement on vehicle number 214363, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance with Section 3-1- consent default
- [72] CONSENT ITEM 71. A Resolution approving payment to Kimball International Brands, Inc., Jasper, Indiana, for the purchase of office furniture in the amount of $6,547.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Birmingham Land B consent default
- [73] CONSENT ITEM 72. [REVISION: "...parts in the amount of $131,232.00..."] A Resolution approving payment to Loader Services and Equipment, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, for the purchase of miscellaneous Bobcat parts for a period of one (1) year for the Equipment Ma consent default
- [74] CONSENT ITEM 73. A Resolution approving payment to Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama, for the purchase of nine (9) refurbished 2022 Type 1 F-350 ambulance remounts at $1,131,611.00, with optional features as needed at unit prices on file in consent default
- [75] CONSENT ITEM 74. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of five (5) 2023 Ford F-150 Police Responder Super Crew 4x4 Pickups at $41,424.00 each with optional features at unit prices on file in the of consent default
- [76] CONSENT ITEM 75. A Resolution approving payment to Stop Stick LTD, Harrison, Ohio, in the amount of $50,687.80, for the purchase of high-speed pursuit tire deflation devices and training kits, for the City of Birmingham Police Department, in accordance wit consent default
- [77] CONSENT ITEM 76. A Resolution approving payment to Stryker Sales Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $111,051.87, for the purchase of LUCAS Chest Compression System and accessories, for the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Department, in accordance wi consent default
- [78] CONSENT ITEM 77. A Resolution approving payment to Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $51,227.64, for engine repair/replacement on equipment number 124904, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance with Section consent default
- [79] CONSENT ITEM 78. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
- [80] CONSENT ITEM 79. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [81] CONSENT ITEM 80. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [82] CONSENT ITEM 81. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [83] CONSENT ITEM 82. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [84] CONSENT ITEM 83. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [91] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Dunn Construction Co., Inc., Birmingham in the amount of $2,369,092.00 for the Resurfacing Citywide 2023 - ST Package located in Birmingham, this being the lowest responsible and responsive bid consent default
- [92] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Birmingham in the amount of $27,310.00 for Michael's Restaurant Work Platform located at 1525 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, this being the lowest responsible and res consent default
- [93] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Fifth Asset, Inc. dba Debtbook, Charlotte, North Carolina, for Debt and Lease Management Software and Consulting Services as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agen consent default
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2236
official minutes · high
Re:
#87. P ITEM 8.
An Ordinance to change the regularly scheduled meeting location of the Birmingham City Council from the City …
structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2237
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2238
official minutes · high
Re:
#88. P ITEM 9.
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $349.21, to execute a quitclaim …
structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2239
official minutes · high
Re:
#88. P ITEM 9.
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $349.21, to execute a quitclaim …
structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2240
official minutes · high
Re:
#89. CONSENT ITEM 12.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham a…
structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2241
official minutes · high
Re:
#90. CONSENT ITEM 13.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham a…
structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2242
official minutes · high
Re:
#91. CONSENT ITEM 50.
A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Dunn Construction Co., Inc., Birmingham in the amount of $…
structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2243
official minutes · high
Re:
#92. CONSENT ITEM 52.
A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Birmingham in the amount of $…
structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2244
official minutes · high
Re:
#94. P ITEM 84.
A Resolution setting a public hearing May 2, 2023, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE Z…
structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
Business
Regular Agenda (14)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Edward E. Rodgers, Senior Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church Hillman Station
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor LaTonya A. Tate
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: December 6, 2022 – March 21, 2023
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Item number:Item #87
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council moves regular meetings to Boutwell Auditorium
Birmingham City Council will hold regular meetings at Boutwell Auditorium (1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor) instead of City Hall. Public meetings remain open; this changes the venue.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Location:
Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #88
$
Total cost:
$349
City sells Crescent Heights lots to Edwina Phillips for $349.21
Two city-owned parcels in Crescent Heights will transfer to a private owner for $349.21. This completes a property sale where the city recovers minimal cost.
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Counterparty:
Edwina Phillips
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Funding source:
Private
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Action type:
Other
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Item number:Item #94
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Public hearing set May 2 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2022-00013)
Zoning changes can affect property values, land use, and neighborhood character. A public hearing on May 2 will allow residents to comment before the city decides whether to rezone the affected area.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Public hearing set
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Public hearing:
2023-05-02
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Item number:Item #95
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Emergency repair: Smithfield Library roof leak fixed under emergency purchase
Roof damage at the Smithfield Branch Library is being repaired on an emergency basis to prevent further water damage and service interruption. The city is using emergency procurement rules to speed up repairs rather than normal bidding processes.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Location:
Birmingham Library, Smithfield Branch
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (84)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
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Item number:Item #8
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will be permitted unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or Citizen interested in a pu
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Other
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Item number:Item #9
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
YMCA gets permit for courtesy vehicle shuttle service
YMCA of Birmingham at 2101 4th Avenue North gains permission to operate a passenger transportation service using courtesy vehicles, expanding member and community access.
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Counterparty:
YMCA of Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
2101 4th Avenue North
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Item number:Item #10
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Remove inoperable vehicle from neighborhood; costs assessed to owner
Eliminates an abandoned or nonfunctional vehicle that poses a public nuisance. Removal costs will be charged to the registered owner rather than the city.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #11
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abate inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle and bill the registered owner for removal costs.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Other
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Item number:Item #12
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes inoperable vehicle, assesses cost to owner
City clears abandoned cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Other
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Item number:Item #13
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; assess removal cost to owner
City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood streets and charges the registered owner for the cost. Helps reduce blight and public safety hazards.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #14
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Inoperable vehicle removal authorized; owner bears cost
City removes an inoperable motor vehicle classified as a public nuisance. The registered owner will be charged for removal and abatement costs.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Item number:Item #15
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance
City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bill the owner for removal costs.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #16
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City sponsors 40th Alabama State Games in June 2023
Birmingham hosts the multi-day State Games (June 9–11, 2023), bringing regional athletic competition and community events to the city. No municipal funding disclosed.
👥
Counterparty:
Alabama Sports Festival Foundation, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Sponsorship
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #17
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
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
·
Item number:Item #18
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
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
·
Item number:Item #19
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$25K
City commits $25K to YWCA of Central Alabama
The city is spending $25,000 in general fund money to support programs run by the Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama.
👥
Counterparty:
Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #20
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City executes Good Jobs Challenge Grant agreement with Prosper Foundation throug
City receives federal funding to support job-training or economic development work via Prosper Foundation through September 2025. Exact program scope and resident impact unclear from title alone.
👥
Counterparty:
Prosper Foundation
🏛
Funding source:
Federal Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #21
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves Good Jobs Challenge grant sub-recipient agreement with Strive Inte
City commits federal grant funding to Strive International through September 2025 to support job training and placement programs. Agreement brings federal resources to support workforce development initiatives.
👥
Counterparty:
Strive International, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Federal Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #22
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City agrees to administer federal Good Jobs Challenge grant through Women's Foun
City becomes a sub-recipient of federal funding to support workforce development and economic opportunity initiatives through September 2025.
👥
Counterparty:
Women's Foundation of Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Federal Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #23
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City hosts NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair, Aug. 2
The city agrees to host the National Association of Black Journalists' annual convention and career fair, bringing professional networking and job opportunities to the region.
👥
Counterparty:
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
Item number:Item #27
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
⚠️
Status:
Verification in progress
CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution determining that the Birmingham City Council's travel to Montgomery during one or more of the following legislative meeting days; April 6, 11,12 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, 2023, serves a public purpose and is authorized by
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #28
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$3K
Property assessment: $2,782 demolition cost for 1737 1st St South
Owners of 1737 1st Street South must pay a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The $2,782.08 charge will be collected through property taxes.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1737 1st Street South, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #29
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$9K
Special assessment: $8,740.64 demolition cost at 4676 Grasselli Blvd
Property owner at 4676 Grasselli Boulevard is billed $8,740.64 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
4676 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #30
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Building demolition cost: $2,208.96 special assessment on Lynch Ave
Property owner at 2844 Lynch Avenue SW must pay $2,208.96 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2844 Lynch Avenue SW, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #31
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$12K
City bills property owner $12,132 for demolition of unsafe building
Property owner at 1228 4th Place North must pay $12,131.82 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1228 4th Place North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #32
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
Special assessment: $4,533 demolition cost for 4004 Walnut Avenue
Property owner at 4004 Walnut Avenue will be billed $4,533.13 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
4004 Walnut Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #33
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$10K
Demolition cost assessment: $10,434 against property at 5920 Jesse Owens Avenue
City demolishes unsafe building at 5920 Jesse Owens Avenue and bills the property owner $10,434.16 for the cost. Owners can appeal the assessment or negotiate a payment plan.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
5920 Jesse Owens Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #34
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$12K
City assesses $12,334 demolition cost to 2624 18th Avenue North owner
Property owner must pay the city back for removing an unsafe building. Special assessments are added to property tax bills and can affect home equity or sale value.
👥
Counterparty:
property owner at 2624 18th Avenue North
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2624 18th Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #35
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$9K
City assesses $9,228 demolition cost against 554 10th Court West
Property owner at 554 10th Court West will be billed $9,228 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a special assessment lien on the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
554 10th Court West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #36
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Special assessment levied for unsafe building demolition at 2219 32nd Avenue Nor
Property owner at 2219 32nd Avenue North will be billed $5,504.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2219 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #37
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Special assessment: $6,472 demolition cost at 109 5th Place, Pratt City
Property owner at 109 5th Place will be charged $6,471.84 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
109 5th Place, Pratt City, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #38
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$3K
City recovers $3,272 demolition cost from property at 123 Graymont Ave
Property owner charged special assessment for city-ordered building demolition. Liability shifts to owner through tax bill.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
123 Graymont Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #39
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$9K
Special assessment: $9,227 demolition cost charged to 2036 31st Avenue North
Property owner at 2036 31st Avenue North will be billed $9,226.75 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2036 31st Avenue North aka 2032 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #40
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$7K
Special assessment: $7,486 demolition cost for unsafe building at 3321 15th Cour
Property owner at 3321 15th Court North will be charged $7,486 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
3321 15th Court North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #41
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Demolition cost: $2,173 special assessment on Bessemer Ave property
Property owner at 3625 Bessemer Avenue SW will be charged $2,173.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
3625 Bessemer Avenue SW, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #42
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$8K
Special assessment: $8,465 demolition cost charged to 1409 17th Way SW
Property owner at 1409 17th Way SW is billed $8,465.12 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1409 17th Way SW, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #43
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Property owner charged $5,533.50 for unsafe building demolition at 3118 20th Str
The city demolished an unsafe structure at this address and is billing the property owner for the $5,533.50 cost. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose safety risks.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
3118 20th Street North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #44
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Special assessment of $6,380 for demolition at 2230 31st Ave N
Property owner at 2230 31st Avenue North will be charged $6,380.25 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2230 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #45
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Property assessed $6,406 for demolition of unsafe building at 2415 34th Avenue N
Owner of this Birmingham property will be charged $6,406.35 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the lot.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2415 34th Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #46
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$4K
City charges property owner $3,696.72 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 2741 21st Street SW will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.
👥
Counterparty:
property owner at 2741 21st Street SW, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2741 21st Street SW, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #47
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
City recovers $5,866 demolition cost from 1612 33rd Ave. North
Property owner will be billed $5,866.20 for the city's cost to tear down the unsafe building. The charge is added as a lien or special assessment against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1612 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #48
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Special assessment: $5,673.50 demolition cost at 7615 4th Ave S
Property owner will be billed $5,673.50 for demolition of an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is assessed directly against the property and becomes a lien if unpaid.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
7615 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #49
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
Special assessment: $4,712 demolition cost at 721 12th Ave W
Property owner at 721 12th Avenue West will be charged $4,712 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
721 12th Avenue West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #50
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$10K
Special assessment: $9,916 demolition charge for 4401 41st St N
Property owner at 4401 41st Street North will be billed $9,916 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
4401 41st Street North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #51
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$8K
Special assessment: $7,940 for demolition at 7425 3rd Ave South
Property owner at 7425 3rd Avenue South will be billed $7,940 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
7425 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #52
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
Special assessment: $4,588 demolition cost charged to 409 4th Court West
Property owner at 409 4th Court West will be billed $4,588 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
409 4th Court West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #53
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Remove 141 Rosebud Road from weed-abatement assessment
Property owner at 141 Rosebud Road is removed from a special weed-abatement assessment, likely because the property no longer needs code enforcement attention or the assessment was incorrectly applied.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
📍
Location:
141 Rosebud Road
·
Item number:Item #54
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$170K
City accepts $170K bid for HVAC upgrades at 14 fire stations
Fire stations get new heating and cooling equipment. HVAC improvements support reliable emergency response infrastructure.
👥
Counterparty:
Lower Alabama Heating Cooling and Refrigeration, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #55
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$250K
City awards $250K to Pennington Group for Carver Theatre stage work
Theater stage improvements at the historic Carver Theatre (1631 4th Ave) will enhance the venue's performance capabilities. The city selected the lowest competitive bid at $249,556.
👥
Counterparty:
The Pennington Group, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #56
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards OEM alternators and starters contract to Romaine Electric Corp.
Romaine Electric will supply vehicle parts as needed for one year at pre-set unit prices. This supports the city's fleet maintenance operations.
👥
Counterparty:
Romaine Electric Corp., Kent, Washington
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #57
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Birmingham Freightliner
City will purchase OEM truck parts from Birmingham Freightliner for ongoing fleet maintenance.
👥
Counterparty:
Birmingham Freightliner, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #58
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Truckworx/Kenworth
City procurement for fleet maintenance and operations. Contract provides OEM parts for heavy-duty trucks used in municipal services.
👥
Counterparty:
Truckworx/Kenworth, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #59
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Kurt's Trucks and Parts Co.
City fleet maintenance gets spare parts supply through competitive bidding. Supports ongoing vehicle upkeep and repair operations.
👥
Counterparty:
Kurt's Trucks and Parts Co., Inc., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #60
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
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
·
Item number:Item #61
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$29K
Council approves $28,643.50 office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior S
City buys office furniture for the Innovation and Economic Opportunity department through competitive bidding at unit prices established by the Purchasing Agent.
👥
Counterparty:
Affordable Interior Systems, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #62
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$12K
City pays ALSCO $12K for linen services at Arlington Historic House
Routine maintenance of the Arlington Historic House, a city-owned historic property. This spending comes from the general fund.
👥
Counterparty:
ALSCO, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #63
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves $0 Amazon purchase: laptops docking stations, cables, webcams
City commits funds to office equipment from Amazon. Itemized breakdown provided for public transparency.
👥
Counterparty:
Amazon.com, Seattle, Washington
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #64
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$18K
City pays $18,378 to B&D Electric for water system repairs
Motor and pump repairs keep water flowing properly to neighborhoods. This no-bid contract fix restores circulation and pressure in the city's water system.
👥
Counterparty:
B&D Electric Motor Company Inc., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #65
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$1K
City buys office chairs from Buzz Seating Inc. for $1,436.50
Tax and License Division gets new office furniture. Vendor selected via competitive bid process.
👥
Counterparty:
Buzz Seating Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #66
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$14K
Fire & Rescue: $13,851.60 for three stair-evacuation devices
Birmingham Fire & Rescue is buying specialized stair-evacuation equipment (Stair-PRO Model 6252 devices) to improve its ability to carry people safely down stairs during rescues, particularly in multi-story buildings and medical emergencies.
👥
Counterparty:
Common Cents EMS Supply, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #67
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
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
·
Item number:Item #68
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$21K
Police fleet: custom truck vaults approved for $20,683
City commits $20,683 to install custom storage vaults on police vehicles for equipment and evidence transport.
👥
Counterparty:
General Sales Administration, Inc. T/A Major Police Supply
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #69
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$262K
City approves $262,291 hoist-truck purchase from Ingram Equipment
City commits $262,291 to buy a heavy-duty hoist truck for municipal operations. Funds come from city budget and go to equipment vendor Ingram Equipment Company.
👥
Counterparty:
Ingram Equipment Company, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #70
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$218K
Council approves $218K flooring contract for Birmingham Public Library
Library gets new flooring and installation as part of facility maintenance. Improves public space accessibility and comfort for visitors.
👥
Counterparty:
Interface Americas, Inc. dba Bentley Prince Street Interfacerflor, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #71
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$100
City pays $100 to J.W. Auto Body for vehicle repair
Equipment Management Department settles a collision repair claim. Routine maintenance cost.
👥
Counterparty:
J. W. Auto Body and Collision
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #72
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$7K
Council approves $6,547 office furniture purchase from Kimball International
Birmingham Land Bank purchases office furniture to support operations.
👥
Counterparty:
Kimball International Brands, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #73
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
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
·
Item number:Item #74
·
🚨 Emergency action
✨
$
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.
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Counterparty:
Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #75
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$41K
Police dept buys 5 Ford F-150 pickups for $207K
City commits $207,120 in public funds to purchase five police response vehicles. Spending from general fund for equipment replacement/expansion.
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Counterparty:
Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #76
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
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.
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Counterparty:
Stop Stick LTD
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #77
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$111K
Fire Department buys LUCAS chest compression systems for $111,052
Birmingham Fire & Rescue gets new cardiac-emergency equipment to improve survival rates for heart-attack and cardiac-arrest calls citywide.
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Counterparty:
Stryker Sales Corporation
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #78
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$51K
City approves $51,227 engine repair payment to Thompson Tractor
Equipment Management Department authorizes no-bid repair of machinery. Citizens deserve to know who received city spending and for what service.
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Counterparty:
Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Item number:Item #79
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves expense accounts for appointed officials
Allows appointed city officials to submit reimbursement claims for work-related expenses from the general fund. Establishes which officials can expense costs and under what rules.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #80
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Approve city employee advance expense accounts
Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses. Routine payroll and reimbursement processing.
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Counterparty:
city employees
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #81
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves advance expense reimbursements for employees
Employees receive upfront reimbursement for work-related expenses incurred on behalf of the city, rather than waiting for standard reimbursement cycles.
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Counterparty:
city employees
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #82
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves employee expense accounts
City employees can now submit reimbursement requests for work-related expenses. This sets the baseline policy for how the city will handle and approve routine employee spending.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #83
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Routine approval of work-related expenses for city staff — business travel, supplies, and other itemized costs paid from the general fund.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #84
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
CONSENT ITEM 83. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #85
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City declares 203 blighted properties nuisance; weed abatement ordered
City is moving to clean up 203 properties with dangerous weeds. Property owners will receive notice and the city will take action to remove the hazard.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #86
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Status:
no agenda text
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Item number:Item #89
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$805K
Council authorizes $805K agreement with Jones Valley Teaching Farm
City commits up to $805,000 to Jones Valley Urban Farm for urban farming and educational programs. Agreement details and funding source not fully specified in item.
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Counterparty:
Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #90
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$130K
City funds $130K STREAM Innovations boot camp for multimedia skills
City commits $130,000 to a six-week boot camp offering interactive multimedia training. Details on eligibility, target participants, and expected outcomes not fully specified in agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
STREAM Innovations
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #91
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
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.
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Counterparty:
Dunn Construction Co., Inc.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #92
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$27K
City awards $27.3K work platform contract to Tecta America
City spends $27,310 on a work platform at Michael's Restaurant, 1525 1st Avenue South. This routine equipment purchase is part of ongoing city maintenance.
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Counterparty:
Tecta America Southeast, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
1525 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #93
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards debt and lease management software contract to Debtbook
City selected Debtbook to manage municipal debt and lease obligations. This vendor will handle financial record-keeping and reporting for city borrowing and facility leases.
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Counterparty:
Fifth Asset, Inc. dba Debtbook, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award