Regular City Council Meeting

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items designated as "Consent" are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will be permitted unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or Citizen i

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown vegetation from abandoned lots and bills owners for cleanup costs. Properties with unpaid abatement charges face tax liens.

Budget: City gets $250K state grant for City Walk maintenance

City receives $250,000 in state grant funds (ADECA) designated for City Walk maintenance improvements.

Sole-source: Allseating Corporation renovations under State of Alabama MA2200000

City enters sole-source Master Agreement with Allseating Corporation for facility renovations. Specific scope and budget details are incomplete in the agenda.

City adopts Sourcewell contract for Cardiac Solutions medical equipment

Enables city departments to purchase cardiac monitoring and related medical devices through a competitive cooperative program, potentially reducing equipment costs.

City approves workspace renovation contract with Corporate Interiors

City workspace renovations will improve employee conditions and operational efficiency. Contract uses sole-source procurement, limiting competitive bidding.

City approves workspace renovations contract with Indiana Furniture

City will pay Indiana Furniture to renovate municipal workspace. Dollar amount not disclosed in item description.

City leases office space at 1820 3rd Ave North from JBL Real Estate

The city commits to a lease for office space in downtown Birmingham. Terms and annual cost details are not disclosed in the item summary.

City authorizes DocuSign software deal with SHI International

Sole-source purchase of DocuSign for city operations. One-year agreement with pricing and budget impact not disclosed in the agenda.

City partners with Home Shield Siding for federal critical repair grants

Homeowners can access federally-funded help fixing critical safety problems like roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems. Program extends affordable repair assistance through a Community Development Block Grant partnership.

Coast Guard fence encroachment license approved

City grants U.S. Coast Guard permission to keep existing fence and concrete structure on public right-of-way. This formalizes the arrangement and clarifies property rights.

State grant unlocks $19th St. to Bush Blvd. paving, sidewalks in Ensley

State grant funds will repair roads, sidewalks, curbs, and storm drainage on a key Ensley corridor. Improves pedestrian safety and street conditions for residents and businesses in the neighborhood.

Settlement: City recovers auto insurance claim from Country Financial

City resolves a vehicle damage claim against Country Financial from a March 2026 accident involving one of the insurer's drivers. Settlement terms not disclosed in the item summary.

Council awards $301.5K 35th Street Bridge painting contract

Maintains safety and extends life of critical bridge infrastructure serving residents crossing 35th Street.

Advanced Mower wins outdoor equipment contract

City commits to buying lawn and landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers) from Advanced Mower as needed. Price list on file ensures competitive rates for routine city maintenance purchases.

City awards Kubota parts contract to Cahaba Tractor

City purchases Kubota equipment parts as needed over one year. Vendor: Cahaba Tractor, Pelham, Alabama.

City awards outdoor equipment contract to Rent One, LLC

Competitive bid for Stihl and Scag equipment purchases—routine procurement at unit prices already on file. Citizens can track who supplies the city's lawn and grounds maintenance tools.

Weed abatement: 944 Trilby Street removed from special assessment

Property owner at 944 Trilby Street is no longer required to pay the special assessment fee for weed abatement on that parcel.

City pays Piedmont Door Solutions $21,289 for Public Works building repairs

Maintenance work keeps the Public Works facility operational and ensures city maintenance crews can serve residents effectively.

Library buys $21,042 in e-books and supplies from ProQuest

Birmingham Public Library expands its digital collection with e-books and reference materials. Purchase comes from the general fund.

Council approves $1,266 furniture purchase from Staples

General fund spending on office chairs for the Department of Equi. Routine vendor payment on competitive bid.

City buys 14 chairs from Strickland Paper for $3,425

Routine office furniture purchase from local vendor. No direct impact on residents, but shows city spending on general operations.

City pays $7,654 to Hon Company for office furniture

Routine furniture purchase for city operations.

Park camera monitoring extended with We R Smart for $35,280

City renews video surveillance contracts across multiple parks to enhance safety and monitor activity. Residents using city parks will have increased camera coverage for security and incident documentation.

City seeks $40M federal grant for port infrastructure upgrades

Birmingham is applying for federal funding to improve port facilities, which can boost freight and commercial activity. Grant approval expands local infrastructure capacity without using city tax dollars.