Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 · 71 agenda items · 12 votes recorded
Votes (12)
Consent vote — covers 57 items
- [12] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by transferring $9,327.00 from the Mayor's Office, Grant Match and appropriating $9,327.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 036 Grant Ma named in vote
- [13] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by appropriating $7,800.00 to IEO, Alabama Tourism Department Blues & BBQ Fest per grant award received. (Recommended named in vote
- [15] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1312-21, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement to purchase Dell EMC, data storage, cloud, converged and data protection through Ahead, an approved reseller of National named in vote
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $10,640.80 against the property located 311 14th Street SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recom named in vote
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,057.40 against the property located at 2806 Avenue G, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,250.08 against the property located at 819 18th Place SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,578.40 against the property located at 2200 Avenue G, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,385.04 against the property located at 1232 18th Way SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recom named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,126.24 against the property located at 317 Blount Street, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,902.43 against the property located at 1621 25th Street Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,550.48 against the property located at 3504 2nd Street, Dolomite, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayo named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $10,478.06 against the property located at 515 Cambridge Street, Wylam, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the M named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,538.90 against the property located at 4611 Avenue U, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,281.76 against the property located at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road, Dolomite, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by named in vote
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,899.68 against the property located at 459 4th Street, Thomas, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,416.72 against the property located at 819 17th Street, Ensley a.k.a. 1700 Avenue I, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or struct named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,132.56 against the property located at 1725 34th Street, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,779.80 against the property located at 1864 18th Street, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,526.72 against the property located at 3007 Prince Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the May named in vote
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,204.00 against the property located at 133 1st Street, Thomas, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Smith Industrial Services, Inc., Mobile, Alabama, in the amount of $340,000.00 for Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection at various locations, Contract 1 located in Birmingham, this being th named in vote
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of HiTouch Business Services, LLC, La Vergne, Tennessee, for the purchase of general office supplies as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of named in vote
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid award of North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama, for firefighter ladder equipment and accessories, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchas named in vote
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid award of North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama, for firefighter ladder equipment and accessories, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchas named in vote
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of Southern Emergency Consultants, LLC, Roanoke, Alabama, for the purchase of emergency response vehicle parts group 4 OEM, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Pur named in vote
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Lightle Enterprise of Ohio, LLC, Frankfort, Ohio, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - group two (2), as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of th named in vote
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution approving payment to Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officer's Training Center, Inc., Northport, Alabama, in the amount of $1,000.00, to provide professional service apprehension canine evaluation training and certification, f named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving payment to Craneworks, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $13,700.00, for Crane Rental w/Operator, on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with PACA Purchasing Cooperative #93-21 and Se named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to J W Autobody and Collision, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $545.65, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number 204321, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance w named in vote
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to K-Log, Inc., Zion, Illinois, for the purchase of fifteen (15) training tables at $230.85 each, on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Birmingham Police Department, in accordance with Natio named in vote
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., Decatur, Alabama, for the purchase of Eagle Air Raven CFS Breathing Air Compressor System at $84,995.00 w/optional features at the unit prices on file in the o named in vote
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to North American Rescue Holdings, LLC, Greer, South Carolina, in the amount of $69,200.00, for the purchase of premium personal stop the bleed enhanced kits, in accordance with Omnia Partners Contract, Cont named in vote
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Paint Body, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $622.00, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number(s) 144395 and 154322, for the Equipment Management Department, in ac named in vote
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to Quick Motors, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $5,065.07, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number(s) 184372 and 184303, for the Equipment Management Department, in acco named in vote
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Rich's Collision Repair, LLC, Adamsville, Alabama, in the amount of $94.10, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number 164319, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance named in vote
- [52] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, for the purchase of five (5) 2023 Ford F250 Super Crew 4x4 Pickups at $44,498.00 each with optional features, as needed at unit prices on file in t named in vote
- [53] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of two (2) 2023 Ford F350 Super Crew 4x2 Chassis Single Cab Pickups at $57,510.00 each with optional features, as needed at unit p named in vote
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving payment to The Hon Company, LLC, Muscatine, Iowa, for the purchase of forty-nine (49) chairs in the amount of $23,620.32, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Municipal Court Departm named in vote
- [55] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving payment to Ward Apparatus, LLC, Horseheads, New York, for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550 Diesel MCB Responder Series 10' at $259,128.00 with optional features, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasin named in vote
- [62] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Birmingham Board of Education of Birmingham, Alabama and the City of Birmingham under which the City will purchase two (2) parcels of vacant real estat named in vote
- [63] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program FR-6600-N-3 named in vote
- [64] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Event Sponsorship Agreement with Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment, LLC, (Knight Eady), under which Knight Eady will host the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball (Round 1&2) Championship Gam named in vote
- [65] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1895-22, adopted by the Council November 1, 2022, accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc. Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $117,645.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contrac named in vote
- [66] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Dunn Construction Co. Inc., 3905 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham in the amount of $12,604,823.00 for Resurfacing City-Wide 2023 located in Birmingham, this being the lowest responsible and r named in vote
- [67] CONSENT ITEM 30. WITHDRAWN PER MAYOR A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of The Renee Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $502,986.00 for the Storm Sewer/Roadway Repairs, Contract 1 (various locations) located in Birmingham, this being th named in vote
- [10] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: ( named in vote
- [56] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials. named in vote
- [57] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of elected and appointed officials. named in vote
- [58] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of a city employee. named in vote
- [59] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee. named in vote
- [60] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [14] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by appropriating $1,000.00 to Hillman Park Neighborhood Association, $1,500.00 to Green Acres Neighborhood Association, $666.67 to West Bro consent default
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Mandel Metals, Inc. dba US Standard Sign, Franklin Park, Illinois, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - group eleven (11), as needed at the unit prices on fil consent default
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Osburn Associates, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - groups three (3), four (4) and eight (8), as needed at the unit prices consent default
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Ri-Del Manufacturing, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - groups six (6) and ten (10), as needed at the unit prices on file in the o consent default
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Vulcan, Inc. dba Vulcan Aluminum dba Vulcan Signs, Foley, Alabama, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - groups one (1), five (5), seven (7) and nine (9), as n consent default
Consent vote — covers 57 items
- [12] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by transferring $9,327.00 from the Mayor's Office, Grant Match and appropriating $9,327.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 036 Grant Ma named in vote
- [13] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by appropriating $7,800.00 to IEO, Alabama Tourism Department Blues & BBQ Fest per grant award received. (Recommended named in vote
- [15] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1312-21, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement to purchase Dell EMC, data storage, cloud, converged and data protection through Ahead, an approved reseller of National named in vote
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $10,640.80 against the property located 311 14th Street SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recom named in vote
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,057.40 against the property located at 2806 Avenue G, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,250.08 against the property located at 819 18th Place SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,578.40 against the property located at 2200 Avenue G, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,385.04 against the property located at 1232 18th Way SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recom named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,126.24 against the property located at 317 Blount Street, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,902.43 against the property located at 1621 25th Street Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,550.48 against the property located at 3504 2nd Street, Dolomite, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayo named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $10,478.06 against the property located at 515 Cambridge Street, Wylam, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the M named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,538.90 against the property located at 4611 Avenue U, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,281.76 against the property located at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road, Dolomite, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by named in vote
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,899.68 against the property located at 459 4th Street, Thomas, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,416.72 against the property located at 819 17th Street, Ensley a.k.a. 1700 Avenue I, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or struct named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,132.56 against the property located at 1725 34th Street, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,779.80 against the property located at 1864 18th Street, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,526.72 against the property located at 3007 Prince Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the May named in vote
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,204.00 against the property located at 133 1st Street, Thomas, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Smith Industrial Services, Inc., Mobile, Alabama, in the amount of $340,000.00 for Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection at various locations, Contract 1 located in Birmingham, this being th named in vote
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of HiTouch Business Services, LLC, La Vergne, Tennessee, for the purchase of general office supplies as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of named in vote
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid award of North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama, for firefighter ladder equipment and accessories, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchas named in vote
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid award of North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama, for firefighter ladder equipment and accessories, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchas named in vote
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of Southern Emergency Consultants, LLC, Roanoke, Alabama, for the purchase of emergency response vehicle parts group 4 OEM, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Pur named in vote
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Osburn Associates, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - groups three (3), four (4) and eight (8), as needed at the unit prices named in vote
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Vulcan, Inc. dba Vulcan Aluminum dba Vulcan Signs, Foley, Alabama, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - groups one (1), five (5), seven (7) and nine (9), as n named in vote
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution approving payment to Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officer's Training Center, Inc., Northport, Alabama, in the amount of $1,000.00, to provide professional service apprehension canine evaluation training and certification, f named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving payment to Craneworks, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $13,700.00, for Crane Rental w/Operator, on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with PACA Purchasing Cooperative #93-21 and Se named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to J W Autobody and Collision, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $545.65, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number 204321, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance w named in vote
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to K-Log, Inc., Zion, Illinois, for the purchase of fifteen (15) training tables at $230.85 each, on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Birmingham Police Department, in accordance with Natio named in vote
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., Decatur, Alabama, for the purchase of Eagle Air Raven CFS Breathing Air Compressor System at $84,995.00 w/optional features at the unit prices on file in the o named in vote
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to North American Rescue Holdings, LLC, Greer, South Carolina, in the amount of $69,200.00, for the purchase of premium personal stop the bleed enhanced kits, in accordance with Omnia Partners Contract, Cont named in vote
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Paint Body, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $622.00, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number(s) 144395 and 154322, for the Equipment Management Department, in ac named in vote
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to Quick Motors, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $5,065.07, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number(s) 184372 and 184303, for the Equipment Management Department, in acco named in vote
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Rich's Collision Repair, LLC, Adamsville, Alabama, in the amount of $94.10, for wreck repair supplement for hidden damages on vehicle number 164319, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance named in vote
- [52] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, for the purchase of five (5) 2023 Ford F250 Super Crew 4x4 Pickups at $44,498.00 each with optional features, as needed at unit prices on file in t named in vote
- [53] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of two (2) 2023 Ford F350 Super Crew 4x2 Chassis Single Cab Pickups at $57,510.00 each with optional features, as needed at unit p named in vote
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving payment to The Hon Company, LLC, Muscatine, Iowa, for the purchase of forty-nine (49) chairs in the amount of $23,620.32, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Municipal Court Departm named in vote
- [55] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving payment to Ward Apparatus, LLC, Horseheads, New York, for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550 Diesel MCB Responder Series 10' at $259,128.00 with optional features, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasin named in vote
- [62] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Birmingham Board of Education of Birmingham, Alabama and the City of Birmingham under which the City will purchase two (2) parcels of vacant real estat named in vote
- [63] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program FR-6600-N-3 named in vote
- [64] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Event Sponsorship Agreement with Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment, LLC, (Knight Eady), under which Knight Eady will host the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball (Round 1&2) Championship Gam named in vote
- [65] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1895-22, adopted by the Council November 1, 2022, accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc. Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $117,645.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contrac named in vote
- [66] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Dunn Construction Co. Inc., 3905 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham in the amount of $12,604,823.00 for Resurfacing City-Wide 2023 located in Birmingham, this being the lowest responsible and r named in vote
- [67] CONSENT ITEM 30. WITHDRAWN PER MAYOR A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of The Renee Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $502,986.00 for the Storm Sewer/Roadway Repairs, Contract 1 (various locations) located in Birmingham, this being th named in vote
- [10] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: ( named in vote
- [58] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of a city employee. named in vote
- [59] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee. named in vote
- [60] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [14] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by appropriating $1,000.00 to Hillman Park Neighborhood Association, $1,500.00 to Green Acres Neighborhood Association, $666.67 to West Bro consent default
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Lightle Enterprise of Ohio, LLC, Frankfort, Ohio, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - group two (2), as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of th consent default
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Mandel Metals, Inc. dba US Standard Sign, Franklin Park, Illinois, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - group eleven (11), as needed at the unit prices on fil consent default
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Ri-Del Manufacturing, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for traffic sign blanks/blades, sign faces and reflective sheeting - groups six (6) and ten (10), as needed at the unit prices on file in the o consent default
- [56] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials. consent default
- [57] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of elected and appointed officials. consent default
Regular Agenda (15)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - February 2023
Public hearing set for zoning change from B-2 (Jan 31)
A zoning change proposal will be heard January 31, 2023. The affected area and new zone district are not specified in this notice, so check the case file (ZAC2022-00014) for details on which properties and neighborhoods are involved.
Public hearing set for zoning map amendment (Case ZAC2022-00017)
A zoning change affecting property in Birmingham will be debated January 31, 2023. The proposal would change boundaries from R-3 (single-family residential) to a different zoning classification.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY CLERK
Emergency HVAC repair approved for Fire Station #27
Fire Station #27 HVAC system needs immediate repair to maintain operational readiness and safe working conditions for firefighters.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Consent Agenda (56)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Weed abatement costs become property liens
City will clean up blighted properties and charge owners through a lien on the property. Affected property owners will receive notice and a hearing opportunity.
Budget amendment: $9,327 transferred to grant match Fund 036
Council shifts $9,327 from the Mayor's Office to the city's grant match fund (Fund 036). No direct cost to residents, but enables the city to pursue and secure state or federal grants.
City approves $7,800 grant for Blues & BBQ Fest
State tourism grant funds local Blues & BBQ Festival event, supporting arts and cultural programming in the city.
Budget amendment allocates $3,166.67 to three neighborhood associations
City directs donations fund money to community groups serving residents. Three neighborhood associations receive grants to support local programs and advocacy.
Dell EMC data storage agreement amended with Ahead reseller
City renews or expands data storage and cloud protection services. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.
City charges property owner $10,641 for demolition of unsafe building
Property owner at 311 14th Street SW will be billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. This is a common cost-recovery mechanism when the city removes hazardous buildings.
Special demolition assessment: $5,057 for unsafe building at 2806 Avenue G
Property owner at 2806 Avenue G faces a $5,057.40 special assessment to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.
Special assessment: $8,250 for demolition at 819 18th Place SW
Property owner at 819 18th Place SW will be billed $8,250.08 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment is a lien against the property until paid.
Special assessment: $9,578 for demolition at 2200 Avenue G
Property owner at 2200 Avenue G must pay $9,578.40 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This bill becomes a lien on the property.
Special assessment: $5,385 demolition cost at 1232 18th Way SW
Property owner at 1232 18th Way SW will be billed $5,385.04 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
City charges property owner $4,126 for building demolition
The property owner at 317 Blount Street is being billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. This is a direct financial liability for the property.
City bills property owner $3,902 for demolition in Ensley
Owner of 1621 25th Street will be assessed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.
City demolishes unsafe building at 3504 2nd St; bills owner $3,550
Owner of the Dolomite property will receive a special assessment bill for $3,550.48, the cost the city paid to tear down the unsafe structure. Homeowners can challenge assessments at the county level.
Special assessment: $10,478 demolition cost for 515 Cambridge Street
Property owner at 515 Cambridge Street, Wylam, will be billed $10,478.06 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Special demolition assessment: $4,538.90 at 4611 Avenue U
Property owner at 4611 Avenue U will be charged $4,538.90 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Special assessment: $4,281.76 for demolition at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road
Property owner at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road will be billed $4,281.76 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.
City charges property owner $3,900 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 459 4th Street, Thomas must pay the demolition cost via special assessment. The city removes the unsafe structure; the owner covers the expense.
Special assessment: $6,417 demolition cost for unsafe building at 819 17th Stree
Property owner at 819 17th Street, Ensley must pay $6,416.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.
Property owner charged $4,132.56 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensley
City assessed the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 1725 34th Street against the property owner's account; the charge will be a lien on the property until paid.
Demolition cost charged to Ensley property owner: $3,779.80
City demolished an unsafe building at 1864 18th Street and is charging the property owner for the $3,779.80 cost via special assessment.
City charges $5,526.72 to 3007 Prince Avenue for building demolition
An unsafe building at this Ensley address has been demolished, and the property owner is being assessed the cost. The special assessment will be added to the property tax bill.
Property owner billed $8,204 for unsafe building demolition at 133 1st Street
Owner of 133 1st Street in Thomas will receive a special assessment bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners can be charged for demolition work when buildings pose public safety hazards.
Storm sewer cleaning contract: $340K to Smith Industrial
City awards $340,000 contract for storm sewer cleaning and video inspection at multiple locations to keep drainage systems functioning properly.
City awards office supplies contract to HiTouch Business Services
City approves competitive bid from HiTouch Business Services to supply general office materials at negotiated unit prices.
City awards firefighter ladder equipment contract to NAFECO
Competitive bid award ensures fire department has equipment needed to respond to rescue calls and emergencies.
Fire department awards ladder equipment contract to NAFECO
City commits to multi-year firefighter safety equipment purchases through competitive bid. Ensures ladder trucks and accessories meet department standards for emergency response.
Emergency vehicle parts: bid renewal with Southern Emergency Consultants
City extends purchasing agreement for emergency response vehicle parts on an as-needed basis. Keeps emergency fleet stocked and operational.
Council awards traffic sign contract to Lightle Enterprise
City awarded a multi-year as-needed contract for traffic sign blanks, blades, faces, and reflective sheeting through competitive bidding. Lightle Enterprise of Ohio will supply these materials at preset unit prices.
City awards traffic sign supply contract to Mandel Metals
Ensures reliable supply of road signs needed for traffic safety and street maintenance across the city.
City awards traffic sign supply contract to Osburn Associates
City replenishes inventory of traffic signs and reflective sheeting used for street safety and wayfinding. Competitive bid process keeps costs down.
City awards traffic sign supply contract to Ri-Del Manufacturing
City buys reflective sign blanks, faces, and sheeting from Ri-Del at fixed unit prices to replenish traffic signs as needed.
City awards traffic sign materials contract to Vulcan, Inc.
Traffic sign supplies ensure the city can maintain road safety signage across neighborhoods. Contract covers blanks, reflective sheeting, and sign faces through multiple product groups.
City pays $1,000 for canine officer training certification
Police K-9 units get professional evaluation and certification training to ensure handler and dog readiness for public safety work.
Council approves $13,700 crane rental payment to Craneworks, Inc.
Spending $13,700 in public funds for crane rental services through a cooperative purchasing agreement. No competitive bidding required under the PACA agreement.
City pays J W Autobody $545.65 for vehicle repair
City vehicle 204321 damaged in wreck; repair shop covers hidden damage costs under warranty. Standard fleet maintenance claim.
Council approves $3,463 equipment purchase from K-Log for police training
Police Department receives 15 training tables for officer preparation and facility upgrades.
Fire department: $84,995 for Eagle Air Raven breathing compressor
Equipment purchase for fire department operations. Sole-source procurement from North American Fire Equipment Company.
City buys $69,200 stop-the-bleed kits for first responders
Emergency medical supplies added to police and fire departments. Stop-the-bleed kits help control bleeding from serious injuries until paramedics arrive.
City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $622 for vehicle repairs
Equipment Management Department settles hidden damage claim on two city vehicles. Routine spending from general fund.
City pays $5,065 to Quick Motors for vehicle wreck repairs
Equipment Management Department repairs hidden damage on two city vehicles (184372, 184303). Routine fleet maintenance funded from general fund.
City pays Rich's Collision $94.10 for vehicle repair supplements
Routine payment to cover unexpected damage repairs on city vehicle #164319. This hidden-damage claim is part of standard fleet maintenance budgeting.
City approves $222K purchase of five Ford F250 pickups from Stivers Ford
The city is spending $222,490 in general funds to buy five pickup trucks for municipal operations. This no-bid purchase adds to the vehicle fleet without competitive bidding.
Council buys two Ford F350 trucks for $115,020
City purchases two pickup trucks from Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury for municipal fleet use. Vehicles available with optional features as needed.
City buys 49 chairs from Hon for Municipal Court: $23,620
Municipal Court receives new furniture to replace aging seating. Part of routine facility maintenance and upgrades.
City approves $259K fire truck purchase from Ward Apparatus
City spending $259,128 on a specialized 2023 Ford F550 diesel fire responder vehicle. This is routine equipment procurement for emergency services.
CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.
CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.
CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of a city employee.
CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
City to buy 2 vacant parcels from Birmingham Board of Education
City is acquiring real estate from the school board. Details on location, price, and intended use are not yet available.
HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant: Mayor authorized to execute documents
City secures federal funding for neighborhood improvements through HUD's Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant. This allows the Mayor to finalize grant paperwork and unlock the program's benefits for residents.
City sponsors NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship games with Knight Ea
City commits public resources to host NCAA tournament basketball at a local venue, bringing tournament revenue and visibility to the community.
Council amends park contract with Giffen Recreation for $117,645
City commits $117,645 to Giffen Recreation under amended recreation services contract. No-bid procurement; public should know who received the award and for what.
Council awards $12.6M citywide road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction
Dunn Construction won the competitive bid to resurface city streets in 2023. This affects road conditions across Birmingham neighborhoods.