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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 · 39 agenda items · 4 votes recorded

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22 consent · 17 regular
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Votes (4)

passed #2405 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 22 items
  • [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution approving payment to North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $4,895.00 for public safety and firehouse supplies/equipment, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code and i named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution finding that the following eighty-five (85) 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 properties and named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Deed Addendum to Land Use for the East Lake Park and Amusement Co., on behalf of the City of Birmingham, in substantially the same form as on file in the Off named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Right-Of-Way Agreement for and on the behalf of the City of Birmingham between the City and the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for Project Number: STPBH-7117(600); CPMS Ref# 10 consent default
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute an emergency contract with Gillespie Construction, LLC to repair a storm sewer pipe creating a trench in the front and side yards at 1243 Dunston Avenue, in accordance with Title 39, consent default
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution accepting and approving the cooperative bid of AT&T, Montgomery, Alabama, for Telecommunication Network Services, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, in acc consent default
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution accepting and approving the GSA (General Services Administration) cooperative bid award of Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Reston, Virginia, for Granicus Software, GSA Schedule No. 47QSWA18D008F for a period of one (1) year consent default
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution accepting and approving the cooperative bid of Graybar Electric Company, Birmingham, for Electrical, Lighting, Data/Communications and Security Products and Related Products and Solutions, as needed at unit prices on file in t consent default
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Industrial Fire & Safety, Inc., Birmingham, for fire suppression products - Line items 1 and 3, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) consent default
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of North America Fire Equipment Co. Inc., for fire suppression products - Line items 2, 4, 5 and 6, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one ( consent default
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution approving payment to Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Birmingham, in an amount of $200,000.00 for tire repair services for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance with The Interlocal Purchasin consent default
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution approving payment to Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $61,500.00 for the purchase of 3M Scott Safety Carbon Cylinder, in accordance with the Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract, Contrac consent default
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution approving payment to North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $9,894.00 for the purchase of paratech standard (vsk) vehicle stabilization kit and chain, in accordance with the Houston-Galves consent default
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $5,326.72 for the purchase of furniture, at unit prices on fil in the office of the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with National Cooperative P consent default
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of elected and appointed officials. consent default
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [26] APPROVAL OF CONSENT consent default
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution accepting and approving the cooperative bid of Norstan Communications, Inc. dba Black Box Network Services, Mufreesboro, Tennessee, for Premise Distribution System, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchas consent default
  • [28] APPROVAL OF CONSENT consent default
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · ABSENT
passed #2406 official minutes · high
Re: #8. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · ABSENT
passed #2407 official minutes · high
Re: #32. CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Deed Addendum to Land… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · ABSENT
passed #2408 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (17)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dennis L. Brown, Pastor of West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Pro-Tempore, Crystal Smitherman
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: April 19 and 22, 2022
Item number:Item #34 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for storm sewer failure

City activated emergency procurement to fix a critical storm sewer failure, protecting drainage infrastructure and preventing potential flooding or public health risks in affected areas.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (22)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

Item number:Item #9 Total cost: undisclosed

City grants right-of-way for state transportation project STPBH-7117

City approves access agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for a state-funded highway or transit project. Details of affected streets and project scope are not specified in this agenda item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #10 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Gillespie Construction to repair storm sewer at 1243 Dunston Avenue

Storm sewer damage is creating trenches in yards at this address; emergency repair contract lets work begin without delay.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 1243 Dunston Avenue
Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves AT&T cooperative bid for telecom services

City commits to AT&T for telecommunication network services through a competitive cooperative bid. Dollar amount and specific services not yet detailed in posting.

Counterparty: AT&T, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Granicus Software license through GSA cooperative bid

The city is licensing Granicus Software (a government meeting/records platform) from Carahsoft via a federal procurement vehicle. This enables the city to manage public meetings, agendas, and document access—key services for resident transparency and council operations.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves cooperative electrical products contract with Graybar

City establishes unit pricing for electrical, lighting, data, and security products through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Graybar Electric Company.

Counterparty: Graybar Electric Company, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards fire suppression contract to Industrial Fire & Safety

Fire department gets approved supplier for emergency suppression equipment. Contract allows city to purchase needed products at pre-negotiated unit prices.

Counterparty: Industrial Fire & Safety, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire suppression equipment contract awarded to North America Fire Equipment

City locks in pricing for fire department equipment purchases over the contract period. Residents benefit from competitive bidding that controls costs for critical fire safety supplies.

Counterparty: North America Fire Equipment Co. Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200K

City pays $200K to Bridgestone for tire repairs

General fund spends $200,000 on vehicle maintenance through sole-source contract with Bridgestone Americas for tire repair services supporting the Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
Item number:Item #17 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: $62K

City buys 3M Scott Safety cylinders from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $

Public safety equipment purchase for emergency response. Sole-source procurement from Houston-Galveston Area Council contract.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Fire department buys $9,894 vehicle stabilization kit from North American Fire E

Paratech stabilization equipment helps firefighters and paramedics safely rescue people from vehicles during accident scenes, improving emergency response safety.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

Council approves $4,895 fire equipment purchase from North American Fire

City spends general fund dollars on firehouse supplies and safety equipment. No competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City approves $5,327 furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Routine vendor payment for office furniture through a competitive cooperative purchasing agreement. No direct impact on residents or city services.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 85 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds on this list will face enforcement notices and potential city-ordered cleanup. Owners have limited time to act before the city can abate the weeds at their expense.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards cooperative bid for network distribution system

City approves standing contract with Black Box Network Services for premise distribution system equipment and maintenance, allowing departments to purchase as needed at pre-negotiated prices.

Counterparty: Norstan Communications, Inc. dba Black Box Network Services, Mufreesboro, Tennessee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes deed addendum for East Lake Park land use

City clarifies property rights and use restrictions at East Lake Park. Addendum formalizes ongoing agreement with amusement operator.

Counterparty: East Lake Park and Amusement Co. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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