Regular City Council Meeting

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

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Do Dah Day, Inc. granted retail license for May 14 event

Do Dah Day, Inc. received approval to operate retail sales at the Outside Vendor Area on 5th Avenue South during the May 14 festival event.

👥 Counterparty: Do Dah Day, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4500 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham

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

Special Events Retail License approved for HBCU SpringComing event May 26

HBCU SpringComing gets city approval to sell food and beverages at their welcome reception at the Rotunda on May 26, 2022.

👥 Counterparty: HBCU SpringComing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 520 - 16th Street North, Birmingham

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

Special Events Retail License approved for HBCU SpringComing at Sips & Sounds ev

Permits HBCU SpringComing, LLC to sell alcohol and retail goods at the Sips & Sounds: The Quad event on May 27, 2022, at the EDPA Parking Garage downtown.

👥 Counterparty: HBCU SpringComing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1320 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events Retail License approved for Sips & Sounds: The Quad

HBCU SpringComing, LLC gets permission to sell beverages and goods at the Sips & Sounds: The Quad event on May 27, 2022, at the EDPA Parking Garage downtown.

👥 Counterparty: HBCU SpringComing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1320 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

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

Special events retail license approved for School Daze festival, May 28

HBCU SpringComing, LLC gains permission to sell food and beverages at the School Daze event at Meadows Railroad Park. The event happens May 28, 2022.

👥 Counterparty: HBCU SpringComing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: undisclosed

The Agape House renews annual bingo permit at 260 West Valley Avenue

The Agape House can continue operating bingo events Thursday through Monday at their West Valley Avenue location. Bingo permits fund charitable organizations and community activities.

👥 Counterparty: The Agape House, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 260 West Valley Avenue Suite A, Birmingham

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

American Legion Post 171 bingo permit renewed at 1st Ave location

American Legion Post 171 continues operating Wednesday–Monday bingo games at 8325 1st Avenue North. Bingo permits regulate gambling activities and fundraising for veteran organizations.

👥 Counterparty: American Legion Post 171 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 8325 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Sole-source: NEC maintains Birmingham PD fingerprint ID system

Police fingerprint system stays operational through maintenance and software updates. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

👥 Counterparty: NEC Corporation of America 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Mayor authorized to sign Rising-West Princeton historic preservation agreement

City enters agreement with Rising West Princeton Corporation to preserve the historic Rising-West Princeton property. Protects landmark from demolition or inappropriate alteration.

👥 Counterparty: Rising West Princeton Corporation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Council partners with Community Foundation on Greater Birmingham Community of Ho

City will work with the Community Foundation to review and approve how funds are disbursed for the Greater Birmingham Community of Hope initiative, shaping which projects and programs receive support.

👥 Counterparty: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City partners with Music Speaks Louder Than Words Foundation for free neighborho

Foundation will produce free promotional events and services in neighborhoods. No dollar amount specified in item text.

👥 Counterparty: Music Speaks Louder Than Words Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City accepts grant for Hurst extrication tools from Firehouse Subs Foundation

Fire department gets new equipment to extract people from vehicle crashes faster. Grant funding covers purchase at no cost to city taxpayers.

👥 Counterparty: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $600

City spends $600 for 25 yard signs in Eastwood

City is funding neighborhood signage for the Eastwood area from general funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Eastwood Neighborhood

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2516 30th St W

Unsafe structure at this West Birmingham address will be removed. Demolition clears blighted property and reduces public safety risks in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2516 - 30th Street West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1007 20th Street S.W. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a blighted building at 1007 20th Street S.W. in Birmingham to eliminate a public safety hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1007 - 20th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

1624 Cleveland Avenue marked unsafe; building scheduled for demolition

City declares building a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1624 Cleveland Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 133 1st Street Thomas

Unsafe building designated for demolition will be removed from neighborhood. Property at 133 1st Street Thomas identified as public nuisance and safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 133 1st Street Thomas, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 4521 5th Ave, Wylam

Hazardous building removal improves neighborhood safety and property values in Wylam. Demolition clears a public nuisance that may pose risk to nearby residents and the street.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4521 - 5th Avenue, Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 913 Avenue E

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 913 Avenue E, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 836 58th St, Ensley ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 836 - 58th Street, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 210 74th Street South

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 210 - 74th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4401 10th Ave unsafe, orders demolition

The city is demolishing an unsafe building in Wylam that poses a public safety and health hazard. Removes a blight concern from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4401 - 10th Avenue, Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2318 Rambow Avenue

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight concern from the neighborhood and clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2318 Rambow Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2741 21st St. S.W. marked for demolition

Building declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2741 - 21st Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2317 Rambow Ave

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2317 Rambow Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

2317 Rambow Ave condemned for demolition

Building at 2317 Rambow Avenue deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2317 Rambow Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1307 90th Place North

This unsafe structure will be torn down to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood. The demolition will be funded through the general fund.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1307 90th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $12K

City assesses $12,117 demolition cost against 532 Orchid Road

Property owner at 532 Orchid Road will owe $12,117.46 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 532 Orchid Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,759 for unsafe building demolition

A property owner at 4232 11th Avenue North is charged $8,759 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4232 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $9,475 for demolition of unsafe structure

Owner of 545 - 68th Place North must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their property. This sets a precedent for cost recovery when properties become hazardous.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 545 - 68th Place North, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 545 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,348 demolition cost at 120 59th St N

Property owner at 120 59th Street North will be charged $7,348.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 120 - 59th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,622 demolition cost for unsafe building at 6600–37th Ave

Property owner at 6600–37th Avenue North will be charged $15,622 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6600 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $19K

Special assessment: $19,198 demolition cost for unsafe building at 228–68th Plac

Property owner at 228–68th Place North will receive a bill for $19,198.40 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 228 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,135 demolition cost to property owner at 607–75th St N

Property owner at 607–75th Street North will be charged $7,135.08 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The special assessment is due against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,622 demolition cost at 6600 37th Ave N

Property owner at 6600 37th Avenue North will be charged $15,622 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6600 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $19K

Special assessment: $19,198 for demolition at 228–68th Place North

Property owner will be billed $19,198 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 228 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,135 demolition cost to 607 75th St N

Unsafe building at 607 75th Street North demolished at city cost; property owner now owes $7,135.08 special assessment to cover demolition expense.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $6,833 for building demolition at 224-65th Place North

City completed demolition of an unsafe structure and is passing the full $6,833 cost to the property owner as a special assessment. Property owners can face significant bills when the city removes dangerous buildings.

👥 Counterparty: 224 - 65th Place North, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 224 - 65th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City bills property owner $7,156 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 532–40th Street North will be assessed $7,156 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 532 - 40th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special demolition assessment: $7,302 charged to 5222 Terrace Q

Property owner at 5222 Terrace Q will be billed $7,302 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $7,302 for building demolition

Property owner at 5222 Terrace Q will be charged $7,302 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $2,821 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 217 - 59th Way South will be assessed a special charge to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 217 - 59th Way South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost assessment: $2,821 against 59th Way South property

Property owner will be charged $2,821.20 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at 217 - 59th Way South. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 217 - 59th Way South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,821 demolition cost for unsafe building at 217 59th Way S

Property owner at 217 59th Way South will be billed $2,821.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 217 - 59th Way South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City demolishes unsafe building; property owner billed $3,460

The city removed an unsafe structure at 7219 Division Avenue and is charging the property owner $3,460 for demolition costs under special assessment rules.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7219 Division Avenue (Rear), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City recoups $7,368 demolition cost against 5951 Georgia Road

Property owner at 5951 Georgia Road must pay the city $7,368 for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. Special assessments like this recover public safety cleanup costs directly from the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5951 Georgia Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,368 demolition cost to Georgia Road property owner

Property owner at 5951 Georgia Road will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The $7,368 assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5951 Georgia Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost assessment: $3,406.80 for 513 5th St, Pratt City

Property owner at 513 5th Street will be charged $3,406.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 513 - 5th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,460 demolition cost from property at 7219 Division Ave

Property owner will be assessed $3,460 to reimburse the city for razing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7219 Division Avenue (Rear), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $7K

Finance Department: $7,305.52 office furniture purchase from Jasper Group

City spending on office furniture for Finance Department operations. Competitive purchase at established unit prices.

👥 Counterparty: Jasper Group 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner charged $5,198 for unsafe building demolition at 700-80th Place S

Property owner at 700-80th Place South will be charged $5,197.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 700 - 80th Place South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

City assesses $10,586 demolition cost against 419-80th Street property

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 419 - 80th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards automotive glass contract to Cassady and Self Glass Co.

The city will use this standing contract to buy windshield and automotive glass repair/installation services on an as-needed basis at preset unit prices.

👥 Counterparty: Cassady and Self Glass Co., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards ready-mix concrete contract to Kirkpatrick Concrete

City locks in concrete pricing for municipal projects over the next year through competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Kirkpatrick Concrete, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Contract: Nuckles Services awarded demolition work for condemned houses

City clears abandoned, unsafe residential properties through competitive bid. Work removes blight and hazards from neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: Nuckles Services, Dolomite, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Swanson Enterprises

City removes condemned residential houses and clears debris through competitive bid. Specific properties and schedule available from Purchasing Agent.

👥 Counterparty: Swanson Enterprises S/C Co., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Swanson Enterprises

Swanson Enterprises wins competitive bid to tear down condemned houses and clear debris. Contract amount and specific properties not disclosed in agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Swanson Enterprises S/C Co. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

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

City renews storm debris removal contract with TFR Enterprises

Ensures rapid cleanup after major storms and disasters. TFR Enterprises will continue providing debris removal and related disaster services on call as needed.

👥 Counterparty: TFR Enterprises, LLC. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City renews storm debris removal contract with TFR Enterprises

Ensures the city has a ready contractor for rapid cleanup after severe storms and disasters. The renewal keeps unit prices on file for quick activation when flooding, tornadoes, or hurricanes hit.

👥 Counterparty: TFR Enterprises, LLC., Leander, Texas 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Storm debris removal contract renewed with TFR Enterprises

City extends its emergency storm cleanup vendor agreement to ensure rapid debris removal after severe weather. TFR Enterprises can respond immediately when needed, preventing hazards and supporting neighborhood recovery.

👥 Counterparty: TFR Enterprises, LLC. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards ready-mix concrete contract to Kirkpatrick

Council approved a 1-year supply contract for ready-mix concrete at competitive unit prices, ensuring reliable material for city projects and infrastructure work.

👥 Counterparty: Kirkpatrick Concrete, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Birmingham Freightliner

City fleet gets OEM truck parts through competitive bid. Reduces maintenance costs and vehicle downtime for city operations.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Freightliner, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Nuckles Services wins demolition contract for condemned houses

City clears condemned residential properties and debris using competitive bidding. Demolition work removes blighted structures from neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: Nuckles Services, Dolomite, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards truck parts contract to Fitzgerald Peterbit

Council approved a competitive bid for heavy-duty truck parts supply, ensuring the city's vehicle fleet maintenance stays on schedule and budget.

👥 Counterparty: Fitzgerald Peterbit, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City pays American Osment $6,394 for Boutwell Auditorium janitorial supplies

Routine maintenance purchase for the city's public auditorium venue.

👥 Counterparty: American Chemicals & Equipment Company, Inc. dba American Osment 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham

· Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards truck parts contract to Kurt's Trucks and Parts Co.

City buys aftermarket heavy-duty truck parts through competitive bidding to keep municipal fleet maintained and operational.

👥 Counterparty: Kurt's Trucks and Parts Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

Council approves $12,987 for Boutwell Auditorium window shades

Boutwell Auditorium receives custom roller screen shades funded from the general budget.

👥 Counterparty: Window Décor & Design, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

City approves $12,987 purchase of roller shades for Boutwell Auditorium

Custom roller screen shades are being installed at Boutwell Auditorium to improve light control and functionality for events and performances held there.

👥 Counterparty: Window Décor & Design, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Boutwell Auditorium

· Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $471

City approves $471.72 audio/visual equipment payment to PC Connection

Routine approval for information management office equipment purchase from general funds.

👥 Counterparty: PC Connection Sales Corporation dba Connection 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $605

City pays Sherwin Williams $605 for paint drum

Routine vendor payment for Department of Transportation supplies from general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Truckworx/Kenworth

City fleet maintenance operations depend on reliable parts suppliers. This contract ensures ongoing access to OEM components for heavy trucks.

👥 Counterparty: Truckworx/Kenworth, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #81 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $504

City approves $504.87 payment to Sherwin Williams for materials

Routine vendor payment for building supplies procured through competitive purchasing. No direct impact on residents or operations.

👥 Counterparty: Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $19K

Council approves $19.4K office furniture purchase for Transportation

Department of Transportation gets new office furniture from general fund. Vendor selected through competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Ai Corporate Interiors, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $19K

Council approves $19,404 office furniture purchase for Transportation

City spends $19,404 on office furniture for the Department of Transportation via a no-bid purchase from Ai Corporate Interiors, LLC.

👥 Counterparty: Ai Corporate Interiors, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $527

City buys 2 vacuums from American Chemicals for $527.14

Public Works acquires upright vacuums for routine facility maintenance and cleaning operations.

👥 Counterparty: American Chemicals & Equipment, Inc., dba American Osment, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $28K

City pays $28,010 to Teknion for office furniture

Department of Transportation office furniture purchase funded from general budget.

👥 Counterparty: Teknion, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $493

Council approves $493 office chair purchase from Hon Company

Planning, Engineering and Permits Department gets new office furniture. Routine spending from competitive bid.

👥 Counterparty: The Hon Company, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #87 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement lien removed from 810 1st Street West

Property owner no longer responsible for special assessment tied to dangerous weeds removal at this address. The amendment removes the property from the city's weed-abatement tax roll.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 810 1st Street West

· Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Mayor's expense account

Public spending by elected officials should be transparent. This vote approves reimbursement of the Mayor's documented business expenses from city funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #89 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Council approves $9,425.93 furniture purchase from Indiana Furniture

Finance Department receives office furniture through competitive purchasing. General fund allocation covers unit prices on file with Purchasing Agent.

👥 Counterparty: Indiana Furniture, Jasper, Indiana 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #90 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Boutwell Auditorium: $6,222 office furniture purchase from Indiana Furniture

City spends $6,222 on office furniture for Boutwell Auditorium. This is routine procurement on the consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Indiana Furniture, Jasper, Indiana 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $7K

City approves $7,305.52 payment to Jasper Group for office furniture

Finance Department gets new office furniture. General fund spending on routine equipment.

👥 Counterparty: Jasper Group, Jasper, Indiana 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #92 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $27K

City approves $26,793 office furniture purchase from Kimball

Public Works receives new office furniture. Standard vendor payment on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

Council pays Interface Services Inc. $3,008.63 for flooring

Routine vendor payment for flooring materials under a competitive contract.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Services Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #94 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

Pay Interface Services $3,009 for flooring

Routine spending from city general funds for flooring materials under an existing contract.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #95 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $161K

City pays Interface Services $160,671 for carpet installation

General fund commits $160,671 to carpet installation via a competitively procured contract through Sourcewell.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #96 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $161K

City awards $160,671 carpet installation contract to Interface Services

Interface Services will install carpet across city facilities using a pre-negotiated state contract. This spending decision uses public funds from the general budget.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $161K

City pays Interface Services $160,671 for carpet installation

Carpet replacement across city facilities. Payment processed through Sourcewell competitive contract framework.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #98 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are being reimbursed from taxpayer money. This routine approval ensures the city covers documented work-related costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Mayor's expense account

Public spending by elected officials should be transparent. This vote approves reimbursement of the Mayor's documented business expenses from city funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #100 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $128

Fire and Rescue buys repair tools from W.W. Grainger for $128.87

General fund spends $128.87 on maintenance supplies for Logistics Division.

👥 Counterparty: WW Grainger, Lake Forest, Illinois 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #101 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursement

Council must approve individual employee expense claims from the general fund. This ensures public oversight of how city employees spend taxpayer money on business costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #102 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 275 blighted properties public nuisance; weed notices posted

Property owners now have notice to clear noxious weeds or face city enforcement action and possible liens. Affects neighborhoods dealing with overgrown lots that harbor pests, fire risk, and blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #103 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 275 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is moving to force cleanup of 275 blighted properties with noxious weeds; owners will receive notice and face potential code enforcement action if they don't comply.

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

· Item number:Item #104 $ Total cost: $44K

Budget amendment: $43,809 shifted to Non- account

General fund reallocates $43,809 from planning and engineering consulting to another city account. Routine budget adjustment for fiscal year 2022.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #105 $ Total cost: $5K

Budget amendment: $5K moved to Museum of Art instruction

City shifts $5,000 from District 5 travel budget to fund Museum of Art training programs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #106 $ Total cost: $6K

Budget amendment: $6,000 moved to Non-Departmental transfer

Council shifts $6,000 from consulting fees to a non-departmental account, redirecting a small portion of general fund spending.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #107 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #108 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #114 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K to HBCU SpringComing for community event

City is spending $250,000 in general fund money to support HBCU SpringComing, an event or program. The full purpose of the grant is cut off in the description, so the specific benefit to residents is unclear.

👥 Counterparty: HBCU SpringComing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #115 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police COPE division to host Women Firearms Safety course

Birmingham Police's community outreach program will offer firearms safety education to women residents. Expands public access to safety training through city police.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #118 $ Total cost: $7K

Budget amendment: $6,525 shifted to Parks and Recreation

City Council redirects consulting money to Parks and Recreation. The specific parks project isn't detailed in the item.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment