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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 · 34 agenda items · 3 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered several notable contract amendments and policy actions, including a $700,000 increase to agreements with both the Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action, Inc. and Trajectory Changing Solutions, LLC, as well as amendments with Live Free USA ($130,350) and the Offender Alumni Association ($297,582) for continued services. The council also weighed a federal Foreign Trade Zone designation for ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC to provide customs duty benefits, accepted a $197,221.20 bid from Southeastern Sealcoating for the Ensley Tree Canopy project, authorized financing and a direct contract with Motorola Solutions for municipal two-way radios, and took up appointments to the Birmingham Human Rights Commission representing all nine council districts. The council also handled 7 budget items, 2 parks and culture matters, 1 public safety item, and several other routine consent agenda items.

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Votes (3)

passed #1338 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 22 items
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a First Amendment to the Agreement with Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action, Inc. (IRSJA) in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00, under which IR named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a First Amendment to the Agreement with Live Free USA ("Live Free") in an amount not to exceed $130,350.00, under which Live Free will provide an integrated v named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a First Amendment to the Agreement with Offender Alumni Association (OAA) in an amount not to exceed $297,582.00, under which OAA will provide services to addr named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a First Amendment to the Agreement with Trajectory Changing Solutions, LLC ("TCS") for an amount not to exceed $700,000.00, under which TCS will provide a comp named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution approving and authorizing submission of an application to The Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., designating certain property on which ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC. is located at 12 named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 970-25, adopted by the Council June 17, 2025, which exercise the City's option to have the assessments for the abatement of weeds submitted to the Tax Collector of Jefferson County for collection with p named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution in accordance with §41-16-53, Code of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor, without regard to the requirements of the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, to execute an agreement for the purchase of plumbing parts for after-hours service r named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc., 1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35224 in the amount of $197,221.20, for Ensley Tree Canopy project located in Birmingham, Alabama, this be named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Thrive Outdoor, Inc., Ft. Payne, Alabama, for Mowing Services (City Parks), as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, fo named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution approving payment to Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $2,484.72, for wreck repair on a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, vehicle number 253404, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance with Secti named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution approving payment to Staples, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for the purchase of one (1) office desk, in the amount of $987.22, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Crossplex Department, in named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution approving payment to Warrior Tractor and Equipment Company, Pelham, Alabama, for the purchase of heavy equipment maintenance, repairs and repair parts, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, f named in vote
  • [29] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to make seven (7) refunds in the total amount of $85,923.75. named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [6] STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [8] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, pursuant to Amendment 772 and ?11-47-16, Code of Alabama 1975, to execute an agreement with The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $520.00, to provide up to 13 t named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Novation Agreement to substitute Dex Imaging, LLC, for SPR, Inc. d/b/a Ameritek Document Solutions as the named Party in interest in the Leasing of Copiers and Copier Support Services Agreeme named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials and an elected official. consent default
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
7–0
Gunn · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Smitherman · ABSENT
passed #1339 official minutes · high
Re: #30. ITEM 22. A Resolution appointing a member to the Birmingham Human Rights Commission for city council districts # 1, 2, 3… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Smitherman · ABSENT
passed #1340 official minutes · high
Re: #31. ITEM 23. A Resolution to amend Resolution No. 1958-25, adopted by the Council November 4, 2025, by adding the Arts & Pa… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Smitherman · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (12)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Minister Ricco McAdory, Faith Based Identity Leadership Coach, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Pro-Tempore LaTonya Tate
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City finances two-way radios and accessories through Motorola

City commits to a financing agreement for radio equipment, likely for public safety or emergency services. Details on total cost and repayment terms are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions Credit Company LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves two-way radio agreement with Motorola Solutions

City will purchase two-way radios and repair parts from Motorola to keep emergency responders and city workers connected. Contract terms and pricing details will be finalized through this approval.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #30 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints members to Human Rights Commission

Fills nine seats on the commission that oversees civil rights protections and discrimination complaints in Birmingham. Appointments shape how the city addresses bias and equal treatment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (22)

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

Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $520

Council authorizes $520 payment to Community Affairs Committee

Funds Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham for nonprofit services. Routine sole-source spending on general city operations.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City switches copier vendor from SPR to Dex Imaging

The city is replacing its copier-services vendor through a contract substitution. Dex Imaging takes over the existing leasing and support agreement previously held by SPR (Ameritek).

Counterparty: Dex Imaging, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $700K

City extends IRSJA contract $700K for social justice research

City commits additional $700,000 to Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action for continued research and programs. Funding source and specific program details not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action, Inc. (IRSJA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $130K

Live Free USA contract amendment approved for $130,350

City expands agreement with Live Free USA to provide integrated services (full scope not specified in available text). Amendment commits $130,350 in public funds.

Counterparty: Live Free USA Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $298K

City extends Offender Alumni Association contract for $297,582

OAA provides services to formerly incarcerated residents re-entering the community. This amendment continues that support, though full program details are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $700K

Amendment: City extends Trajectory Changing Solutions contract to $700K

City commits additional funding to Trajectory Changing Solutions for continued services. Contract scope and service outcomes not specified in item summary.

Counterparty: Trajectory Changing Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Foreign-trade zone designation for ZF Chassis Systems facility

ZF Chassis Systems gains duty-free import/export status and tariff relief, potentially lowering manufacturing costs and supporting local jobs at the Tuscaloosa plant.

Counterparty: The Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 12
Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments sent to county for tax collection

Owners of blighted properties will see weed-abatement fees collected through Jefferson County taxes, streamlining enforcement of city cleanup orders on vacant or neglected lots.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Tax Collector Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #16 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency plumbing parts purchase approved

City can buy emergency plumbing supplies outside normal competitive bidding rules to fix after-hours water or sanitation issues faster.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $197K

Ensley Tree Canopy: $197K contract awarded to Southeastern Sealcoating

City commits $197,221 to add tree cover in Ensley neighborhood, improving shade, stormwater absorption, and air quality for residents.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards mowing contract to Thrive Outdoor, Inc.

Parks maintenance continues under competitive contract with Thrive Outdoor; service covers all city parks on an as-needed basis for one year.

Counterparty: Thrive Outdoor, Inc., Ft. Payne, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,485 wreck repair for vehicle 253404

Equipment Management Department will repair a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid using city funds.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $987

Council approves $987 desk purchase from Staples

Routine furniture purchase for Crossplex Department using general fund. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: Staples, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves maintenance payment to Warrior Tractor and Equipment

Routine vendor payment for heavy equipment maintenance and repair parts. Keeps city machinery operational.

Counterparty: Warrior Tractor and Equipment Company, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $86K

City approves $85,923.75 in refunds (7 recipients)

The city is returning nearly $86,000 to seven recipients. Citizens deserve to know who received refunds and why, even on the consent agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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