Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #2 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider towing license for Boss Ladi Towing, LLC

If approved, would authorize Tamieka Ragland to operate four wreckers under Boss Ladi Towing on Birmingham streets. The Public Safety Committee and Police Chief have recommended approval.

👥 Counterparty: Tamieka Ragland / Boss Ladi Towing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 791 Forest Road, Pleasant Grove, Alabama 35127

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

Towing service license: Samuel Smith, We Got It Towing

If approved, would grant Samuel Smith a license to operate one wrecker vehicle on Birmingham streets through We Got It Towing and Recovery, expanding towing service capacity in the city.

👥 Counterparty: Samuel Smith / We Got It Towing and Recovery 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 705 Highway 168, Boaz, Alabama 35964

· Item number:Item #4 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1201 Bowman Rd

If approved, would remove an inoperable 1985 Imperial RV identified as a public nuisance at 1201 Bowman Rd. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1201 BOWMAN RD 35235

· Item number:Item #5 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1353 Springville Rd

If approved, would authorize the city to remove and scrap an inoperable 2-door Chevrolet at 1353 Springville Rd and assess removal costs against the registered owner, helping clear blight in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (Tag ID: 1X12622A) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1353 SPRINGVILLE RD, 35215

· Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on removal of abandoned vehicle at 1714 34th St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 1976 Ford F100 (blue and white, tag 1A178YY) deemed a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed to the registered owner. The property is located in Ward N35234.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle tag 1A178YY 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1714 34TH ST

· Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 1714 34th St N

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned 2-door Mercedes Benz from 1714 34th St N and charge the registered owner for removal costs. Would help reduce blight in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1714 34TH ST N 35234

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1236 Stonehedge Dr

If approved, the city would remove a white 2005 GMC Envoy deemed a public nuisance and recover removal costs from the vehicle's registered owner. This would clear blight affecting the property and neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 58CK768 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1236 STONEHEDGE DR 35235

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle from Stonehedge property

Council would authorize the removal of an inoperable gray 2004 Buick Century from 1236 Stonehedge Dr, with costs assessed to the registered vehicle owner. If approved, the property would be cleared of the public nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1236 STONEHEDGE DR 35235

· Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $338K

Police Department 3-year policy subscription with Lexipol, $337,563

The Police Department would use Lexipol's reference manuals and training services to update and standardize law enforcement policies, training bulletins, and operational guidance. The $337,563 cost would come from the general fund.

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

· Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $345K

Council to extend Toolbank partnership through September 2026

Would extend the Magic City ToolBank program, which provides tools and expertise to nonprofits and community groups working on local projects. The $345,000 amendment would fund the fully staffed affiliate through Sept 2026, supporting volunteerism and community-led initiatives.

👥 Counterparty: Toolbank USA Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $106K

Council to renew $105.6K cancer benefits for firefighters

If approved, would continue lump sum and disability cancer coverage for eligible firefighters through June 2027. Required by Alabama state law (Act 2019-361).

👥 Counterparty: ACE American Life Insurance Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $492K

Excess workers' comp insurance renewal: $491,805 with Midwest Employers

If approved, would renew the city's excess workers' compensation insurance coverage through June 2028. The two-year contract would cover employee injury and illness claims at a cost of $491,805 annually, paid from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.5M

City to authorize $1.5M stop-loss insurance contract with Optum for 2026–27

Would secure stop-loss insurance coverage for active and retired city employees' health claims starting July 1, 2026. The $1.5M annual premium helps protect the city's self-funded medical plan from catastrophic claim losses.

👥 Counterparty: Optum Health Insurance Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sign monument license: Lakeshore Station renovation at Milan Court

Would allow Lakeshore Station to renovate a sign monument in the Milan Court public right-of-way. The encroachment license permits the structure to remain in the median.

👥 Counterparty: Lakeshore Station, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 2800 Milan Court

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Council to authorize $10,290 relocation payment for tenant at Pratt Highway brid

If approved, Cody Hamner would receive $10,290 to cover relocation housing costs as part of the Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement project over Black Creek. This payment helps offset the cost of moving due to the infrastructure work.

👥 Counterparty: Cody Hamner 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 701 Pratt Highway

· Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

City to settle Leroy Torrence claim for $12,000

If approved, the city would pay $12,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Leroy Torrence. The settlement would resolve the matter without further litigation.

👥 Counterparty: Leroy Torrence 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $18K

Special assessment: $18,448 demolition cost for unsafe structure at 2501 30th Av

Council would assess the property owner $18,448 for demolition costs. If approved, the owner would be liable for the city's cost to tear down the unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2501 30th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $116K

$116,360 special assessment for demolition at 2400 34th Ave N

If approved, property owner at 2400 34th Avenue North would be charged $116,360 to cover the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment would be placed against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2400 34th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,532 demolition cost at 3417 35th Ave N

If approved, the property owner at 3417 35th Avenue North would be charged $6,532 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3417 35th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,048 demolition cost for unsafe building at 2237 22nd Ave

If approved, would place a $12,048 special tax assessment on the property to recover the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe structure. The property owner would be responsible for payment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2237 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Council to set $8,581.96 demolition cost assessment on 1312 2nd Court West

If approved, the property owner at 1312 2nd Court West would be charged $8,581.96 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on that lot.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1312 2nd Court West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

$6,319 special assessment for demolition at 1712 24th Street SW

Council would authorize a $6,318.72 charge against this property to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The property owner would be billed for the city's expense to remove the structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1712 24th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,262.80 demolition cost for 2441 Frances Avenue

If approved, property owner at 2441 Frances Avenue would be billed $6,262.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2441 Frances Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment for demolished unsafe building at 845 Nassau Ave SW

If approved, the property owner at 845 Nassau Avenue SW would be charged $4,644.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 845 Nassau Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,286 bill to property owner for demolition at 5301 Georgi

If approved, the property owner at 5301 Georgia Road would be billed $10,286 to recover the city's cost of demolishing the unsafe building. The assessment would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5301 Georgia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $24K

Council to assess $24,041 demolition cost against 1109 McMillon Avenue

If approved, the property owner would be billed $24,041.20 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The charge would attach to the property as a special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1109 McMillon Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

Council to assess $13,946 demolition cost against 400 Princeton Ave property

If approved, the owner of 400 Princeton Avenue SW would be billed $13,945.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the property. The property owner would be liable for this special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 400 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,595.64 demolition cost at 5200 Jefferson Ave

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $8,595.64 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at 5200 Jefferson Avenue. The property owner would be responsible for paying this special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5200 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,154 demolition cost for 310 13th Court North

Property owner would be charged $10,154 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. If approved, the assessment would be levied against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 310 13th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,246 demolition cost for 4183 22nd St N

If approved, the property owner at 4183 22nd Street North would be assessed $10,246 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 4183 22nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4183 22nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Council to assess $10,242 demolition cost against property at 4617 Avenue R

If approved, the property owner would be charged $10,242.28 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This assessment would be placed against the property and could affect its title and future sale.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4617 Avenue R, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Council to assess $8,335 demolition cost against 1808 Fulton Avenue SW

If approved, would charge the property owner $8,335.20 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at 1808 Fulton Avenue SW.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1808 Fulton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $15K

Special assessment: $15,430 demolition cost at 1809 Fulton Avenue SW

If approved, the property owner at 1809 Fulton Avenue SW would be billed $15,430.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing the unsafe building. The amount would be assessed as a special tax against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1809 Fulton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $21K

Council to assess $21,175 demolition cost against 7509 2nd Ave S

If approved, the property owner would be charged $21,175.12 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure at the site. This may increase the owner's financial obligation or tax debt on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7509 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

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

Special assessment: $9,306 demolition cost for unsafe building at 217 50th St

If approved, the property owner would be charged $9,306 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure at 217 50th Street North. This cost becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 217 50th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,511 demolition cost for unsafe building at 9017 14th Ave

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $9,511.36 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at the address. The cost would be charged to the property owner's account.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9017 14th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

Special demolition assessment: $13,752 charge for 501 16th Place SW

If approved, property owner at 501 16th Place SW would be charged $13,752.40 to cover the city's demolition costs for removing an unsafe building. This special assessment would be recorded against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 501 16th Place SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $23K

Special assessment: $23,243 for demolition at 1257 16th Street SW

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $23,243.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The property owner would be responsible for paying this amount.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1257 16th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Council to set $9,736 demolition cost recovery for 9032 Belvoir Drive

If approved, the city would charge the property owner $9,736 to recover costs from the demolition of an unsafe building. Property owners receive a bill for public safety abatement work performed on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9032 Belvoir Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $10,930 demolition cost at 1653 Alemeda Ave SW

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $10,930.40 to recover the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe building at this address. This shifts demolition expenses to the property holder.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1653 Alemeda Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Council to assess $8,970.80 demolition cost against 1657 Alemeda Ave SW

If approved, would place a special assessment of $8,970.80 on the property to recover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The owner would owe this amount as a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1657 Alemeda Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment of $13,297 for demolition cost at 533 65th St North

Would charge the property owner $13,297 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 533 65th Street North. If approved, the assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 533 65th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment for demolition of unsafe structure at 544 21st Street SW

If approved, the property owner would be charged $6,428.48 to cover demolition costs of an unsafe building. The assessment would be a special tax lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 544 21st Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

City seeks $12,858 special assessment for building demolition at 1832 Steiner

If approved, the property owner at 1832 Steiner Avenue would be billed $12,858.12 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The charge would be assessed against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1832 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,952 demolition cost for 541 28th Street SW

If approved, the property owner at 541 28th Street SW would be billed $5,952 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 541 28th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $18K

Special assessment: $18,148 demolition cost at 417 Glynn Drive

Council will consider charging the property owner $18,148.20 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. If approved, the owner would be billed for the city's costs to remove the structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 417 Glynn Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35215

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

$7,496 special assessment: demolition cost recovery for 2016 15th Ave N

The property owner would be assessed $7,496 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. If approved, the charge would be placed against the property as a lien.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2016 15th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35234

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $12,841.68 for demolished building at 1920 16th St SW

If approved, the property owner would be charged $12,841.68 to recover the city's demolition costs for the unsafe structure. The assessment would be placed against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1920 16th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

Council to assess $13,786.56 demolition cost against 524 Robison Ave property

If approved, the property owner at 524 Robison Ave would be responsible for paying $13,786.56 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 524 Robison Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35215

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Council to levy $7,079 demo cost assessment on 1634 Boise Avenue

If approved, the property owner at 1634 Boise Avenue would be charged $7,079.20 to cover demolition costs for the unsafe building. The special assessment would appear on the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1634 Boise Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,125 demolition cost for 204 86th St N

If approved, the property owner at 204 86th Street North would be assessed $8,125.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The assessment would be charged against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 204 86th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

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

Council to assess $6,808 demolition cost to 1419 56th Street property

If approved, would charge the property owner $6,807.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at the address. Property owners remain responsible for demolition expenses incurred by the city.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1419 56th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $16,298 demolition cost at 7840 5th Ave South

Property owner would be charged $16,298 to recover the city's cost for demolishing the unsafe building. If approved, the assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7840 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,982 demolition cost for 5116 Lillian Street

The property owner would be billed $5,982 to recover the city's demolition costs for the unsafe building at this address if approved.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5116 Lillian Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35228

· Item number:Item #59 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $1.9M

Council to authorize $1.9M emergency HVAC contract for CrossPlex Pool

Would fund replacement of three rooftop HVAC systems at the Birmingham CrossPlex Pool. Emergency procurement from Johnson Controls would allow the city to move forward with critical facility repairs using surplus funds.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 2340 CrossPlex Boulevard, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $94K

Council to award $93,786 contract for 2025 citywide inlet repairs

Would authorize a contract for citywide storm-drainage inlet repairs in 2025. Funded through federal DOT grant. If approved, work would begin on infrastructure maintenance across Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: Carr Development, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $154K

Council to award $154K drainage contract to Carr Development for Tuxedo Heights

If approved, would fund stormwater infrastructure improvements in the Tuxedo Heights neighborhood. The project would address drainage concerns affecting local residents and infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: Carr Development, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Tuxedo Heights

· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $128K

Council to award $128K contract for fire station repairs

Would fund apron repairs at Fire Stations 20 and 27 to maintain facility infrastructure. If approved, Coston General Contractors would handle the work across two stations serving Ensley and central Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: Coston General Contractors, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 4825 Avenue W, Ensley, Alabama 35208 and 400 Huffman Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35235

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

Council to approve Fastenal maintenance contract for Public Works

Would authorize the city to purchase maintenance, repair, and operations equipment and parts from Fastenal for Public Works operations over one year. Enables ongoing vehicle and equipment upkeep at negotiated unit prices.

👥 Counterparty: Fastenal Company Winona, Michigan 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

PC Connection contract: 1-year printers & software supply

Would provide printers, PC software, and related IT supplies to the city's Information Management Systems Department under competitive bid. Council will consider accepting the lowest responsive bid.

👥 Counterparty: PC Connection Sales dba Connection, Merrimack, New Hampshire 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve SJ, LLC bid for vehicle parts supply contract

If approved, would establish a 3-year supply contract for vehicle starters and alternators used by city fleet maintenance. Competitive bid process ensures cost efficiency for taxpayers.

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

· Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve radiator contract with Southern Armature Works

Would authorize a three-year supply contract for equipment repair parts. If approved, the city would purchase new and repaired radiators from Southern Armature Works at unit prices, subject to funds availability.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Armature Works, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to approve radiator supply contract with Stivers Ford

Council would authorize a three-year radiator supply agreement for city vehicle maintenance. The contract allows the Equipment Management Department to purchase new and repaired radiators as needed from the lowest-bidding vendor.

👥 Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Council to approve wrecker and impound contract with Weil Services

Would authorize Weil Wrecker Services to provide towing and impound storage for police department vehicles for one year. This is the only bid received; no competitive alternatives were submitted.

👥 Counterparty: Weil Wrecker Services, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

Council to approve $3,199 purchase of 10 pool cash registers

Would equip swimming pools with new point-of-sale registers from Parks and Recreation Department's FY2025-2026 budget allocation.

👥 Counterparty: Amazon Capital Services 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $568

Council to approve $568.72 telecom supplies purchase from Amazon for IT Departme

Routine spending from the city's general fund to replenish IT telecommunications supplies. If approved, would enable the Department of Information Management Services to maintain network and communications equipment.

👥 Counterparty: Amazon.com 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #71 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $366K

Council to approve $365,845 payment for county emergency management dues

City would pay its five-year operational share to Jefferson County Emergency Management. This covers Birmingham's portion of emergency services coordination and disaster response capacity through 2030.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $29K

Library to purchase books and supplies from Ingram for $28,675

Council would fund the Birmingham Public Library's purchase of books and educational materials from Ingram Library Services. The materials would support library operations and public access to resources.

👥 Counterparty: Ingram Library Services, Atlanta, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #73 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $6K

Council to approve $6,476 library book and supply purchase from Midwest Tape

If approved, would fund the purchase of books and supplies for the Birmingham Public Library using general fund resources already budgeted for FY2025-2026.

👥 Counterparty: Midwest Tape, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $85K

Council to authorize $85,483.71 in refunds from general fund

If approved, the Chief Financial Officer would process eleven refunds totaling $85,483.71 from the city's general fund. The specific recipients and refund reasons are not detailed in the agenda item.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve itemized expense accounts for elected officials

If approved, would reimburse official travel, meals, and other business expenses from the general fund. Residents can review how tax dollars fund elected officials' work-related costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advanced expense reimbursement for appointed official

If approved, would authorize reimbursement of pre-approved expenses for a city-appointed official from the general fund. Establishes accountability for use of public money on official business.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve employee advance expense accounts

Would authorize reimbursement of pre-approved expenses for city employees from the general fund. Supports payroll processing and employee financial operations.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 268 blighted properties public nuisance; hearing July 7

If approved, would authorize the city to clear noxious weeds and abate dangerous conditions on vacant parcels across Birmingham. Property owners will have chance to object at public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📅 Public hearing: July 7, 2026