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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 · 73 agenda items · 12 votes recorded

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passed #2944 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 57 items
  • [8] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Greenawait Hospitality, LLC for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Secret Stages Music Festival, August 6-7, 2021 in the Parking Lot of 131 - 41st Street South, Birmingham, and named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution granting Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience to Safe Travels Transporting Services, Bessemer, Alabama, to be used in the operation of a Non-Emergency Medical Transport upon named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement whereby The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is allowed to enter upon City of Birmingham right of way to install, erect and maintain a bus shelter, the encroachmen named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement whereby The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is allowed to enter upon City of Birmingham right of way to install, erect and maintain a bus shelter, the encroachmen named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement whereby The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is allowed to enter upon City of Birmingham right of way to install, erect and maintain a bus shelter, the encroachmen named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement whereby The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is allowed to enter upon City of Birmingham right of way to install, erect and maintain a bus shelter, the encroachmen named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00.00, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama, 1975, to provide the following named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama, 1975, to provide the following goo named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Northeast Branch of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §38-2-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975, to provide named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 to purchase "No Dumping" Signs, pursuant to §11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975. The location of the signs has not been determined. Said funds to come f named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 115-13, adopted by the Council January 15, 2013, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 6 39TH AVE NORTH, P named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7618 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 9832 Airport Road aka 9805 Pape Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Dire named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2200 Avenue G, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Enginee named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8408 - 1st Avenue North (Rear), Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of Advance Stores Company, Inc., DBA Advance Auto Parts, Raleigh, North Carolina, for "Automotive Filters" as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a p named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., Birmingham, for Paint & Paint Sundries Groups One (1) and Three (3), as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a perio named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of The Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham, for Paint & Paint Sundries Groups Two (2), Four (4) and Five (5), as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Trane U.S. Inc. dba Trane., Birmingham, for HVAC products and related services as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, conti named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 36. [CORRECTION: "...PAYMENT TO FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS..."] A Resolution approving payment to Southland International Trucks, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of two (2) Custom MVP Heavy Rescue Pumpers $874,561.00 each, o named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approving payment to Southland International Trucks, Inc., Birmingham, for purchase of four (4) 2022 International MV607 w/Lemco Model 8000 TM Dump Body at $176,964.25 each, four (4) 2022 International MV607 w/Lemco Model 800 named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of 2020 Ford F150 Police Pursuit Crew Cab 4x4 Trucks w/optional features as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving payment to W. W. Grainger, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, in the amount of $25,000.00 for miscellaneous parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #121218 for the Equipment Management Department named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to Iron City Ford dba H2 Motorcars, LLC, Birmingham, in the amount of $25,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #101520 for the Equipment Manag named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #101520 for the Equipment Management Departme named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #101520 for the Equipment Management Departme named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $150,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell, contract #032521 for the Equipment Management Department. [G/L Account named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #101520 for the Equipment Man named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #101520 for the Equipment Man named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama, in the amount of $25,000.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, contract #101520for the Equipment Management Dep named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to Thompson Tractor Company Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $92,895.00 for miscellaneous automotive parts, in accordance with Sourcewell, contract #032119 for the Equipment Management Department. [G/ named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** William Parker, Council President, City Council, Washington, District of Columbia, $1,055.59, July 27-2 named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Foreign-Trade Zone Operator Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, under which the City will grant Mercedes-Benz USA the right to utilize a subzon named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 23. WITHDRAWN PER P.E.P. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 204 - 66th Place North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by th named in vote
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of C.P. Construction, LLC, 905 24th Street SW, Birmingham, in the amount of $311,110.80 for the Belview Heights Gateway, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to named in vote
  • [61] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of Airgas USA, LLC, Birmingham, for "Supply of Medical Grade Oxygen" as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a period one (1) year for the Fire Depart named in vote
  • [66] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 54. ADDENDUM A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2349-20, adopted by the Council December 8, 2020, approving the application of Santos Coffee Uptown LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Santos Coffee Uptown, 2221 Rich named in vote
  • [67] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 54. ADDENDUM A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2349-20, adopted by the Council December 8, 2020, approving the application of Santos Coffee Uptown LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Santos Coffee Uptown, 2221 Rich named in vote
  • [69] CONSENT ITEM 56. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Ed Fields, Chief Strategist, Mayor's Office, Washington, District of Columbia, $1,141.95, July named in vote
  • [70] CONSENT ITEM 57. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make three (3) refunds in the total amount of $1,120,285.82. named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees: named in vote
  • [55] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of TPH Holdings LLC dba The Parts House, Jacksonville, Florida, for "Automotive Filters" as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a period one (1) year consent default
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of PC Connection Sales Corporation dba Connection, Merrick, New Hampshire, for "Printers, PC Software and Related Items" as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing consent default
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving payment to C & C Manufacturing, LLC., Ottumwa, Iowa, for the purchase of a Aljon 500 Series Landfill Compactor at $708,703.50 w/optional features as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agen consent default
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving payment to Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC., Lyons, South Dakota, for the purchase of a Fire Apparatus Air Unit at $341,374.00 w/optional features as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2945 official minutes · high
Re: #58. CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Foreign-Trade Zone Operator Agreement be… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2946 official minutes · high
Re: #60. CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of C.P. Construction, LLC, 905 24th Street SW, Birmingham, i… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2947 official minutes · high
Re: #61. CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of Airgas USA, LLC, Birmingham, for "Supply of Me… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2948 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2949 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
10–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2950 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2951 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2952 official minutes · high
Re: #66. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 54. ADDENDUM A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2349-20, adopted by the Council December 8, 2020, ap… resolution number · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2953 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–1 3 abstain
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · ABSTAIN Smitherman · ABSTAIN Williams · ABSTAIN
passed #2954 official minutes · high
Re: #69. CONSENT ITEM 56. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Ed Fields, Chief Strate… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2955 official minutes · high
Re: #52. CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** William Parker, Council Presiden… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (17)

Procedural: INVOCATION:  Councilor Steven Hoyt
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 4, 2021 – July 13, 2021
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item number:Item #62 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on air space vacation at 27th & 5th South

Council will consider allowing someone to vacate 324 sq ft of air space above 27th Street South. This affects property rights and development potential in the area between 4th and 5th Avenues South.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 27th Street South (between 4th Avenue South and 5th Avenue South), along 5th Avenue Public hearing: 2021-08-17
Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Vacation of alleyway near 22nd Street S. and Arlington Avenu

City will consider permanently closing a 5,001-square-foot alley segment between 22nd Street S. and Arlington Avenue S. The decision affects property access and uses for residents and property owners in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: alleyway parallel to and between 22nd Street S. and Arlington Avenue S. Public hearing: August 17, 2021
Item number:Item #64 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on zoning change (Case ZAC2021-00002)

City Council will hear arguments on August 17, 2021 about rezoning property from General Commercial (C-2). Outcome could affect local property values, permitted uses, or neighborhood character.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: August 17, 2021
Item number:Item #65 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: zoning change for Birmingham properties

A public hearing August 17, 2021 will consider rezoning properties currently zoned CR-5 Contingency/Multi-use. The zoning change may affect property values, permitted uses, and neighborhood development patterns in the affected area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: August 17, 2021
Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign agreement with BGrace Media, LLC

City will enter into a partnership with BGrace Media, LLC to develop and coordinate an annual event or service. The agreement is authorized under a specific provision of Alabama's constitution.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (56)

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

Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events Retail License approved for Secret Stages Music Festival

Greenawait Hospitality can sell food and beverages at the Secret Stages Music Festival on August 6-7, 2021 in the parking lot at 131 41st Street South.

Counterparty: Greenawait Hospitality, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 131 - 41st Street South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #9 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council grants medical-transport operating permit to Safe Travels

Safe Travels Transporting Services gains authority to operate non-emergency medical transport services in Bessemer. This expands available transportation options for residents needing medical trips.

Counterparty: Safe Travels Transporting Services Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become property liens

Property owners will be charged for weed removal on their neglected land, with costs added as a lien. Affects owners of properties cited for nuisance conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal costs charged to owner

City will remove an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from your neighborhood and bill the registered owner. Helps reduce blight and safety hazards on residential streets.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned car and bill the owner for removal costs, clearing blighted property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

Inoperable vehicles left on streets create safety and neighborhood concerns. Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

An abandoned or inoperable vehicle will be removed from a residential or commercial property. Removal costs will be charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and properties improves neighborhood safety and quality of life. Costs will be charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #19 Total cost: undisclosed

Transit Authority gets right of way for bus shelter

City approves Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority to install and maintain a bus shelter on public right of way. Improves transit access for riders.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #20 Total cost: undisclosed

Bus shelter approved for city right of way

Transit Authority can now install and maintain a bus shelter on city property, improving public transit infrastructure.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #21 Total cost: undisclosed

Transit Authority permitted to install bus shelter on city right-of-way

Allows Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority to place a bus shelter on public land. Improves transit infrastructure for riders waiting for buses.

Counterparty: The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #22 Total cost: undisclosed

Transit Authority gets right-of-way permission for bus shelter

Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority can now install and maintain a bus shelter on city right-of-way, improving transit infrastructure and passenger amenities.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,500 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City commits funds to an agreement with the school board under state law. The specific purpose is not fully detailed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,000 to Birmingham Board of Education

General fund spending agreement with the school board for unspecified goods or services; citizens should know public money destinations.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City funds Northeast YMCA branch $2,000 grant

Public dollars support local youth and community programs at the Northeast Branch YMCA.

Counterparty: The Northeast Branch of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #26 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1K

City authorizes $1,000 for "No Dumping" signs

Funds purchased to post anti-dumping signs at locations to be determined. Helps deter illegal dumping in the community.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove 6 39th Ave North from weed-abatement assessment

Property at 6 39th Ave North is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, clearing any associated financial obligation for the owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 6 39TH AVE NORTH
Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7618 3rd Ave S approved for demolition

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the South Birmingham neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7618 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 9832 Airport Road

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9832 Airport Road aka 9805 Pape Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2200 Avenue G ordered demolished

City will tear down a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance at 2200 Avenue G. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2200 Avenue G, Birmingham
Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 8408 1st Ave N

City declares a building at 8408 1st Avenue North unsafe and orders its demolition, removing a structure deemed a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8408 - 1st Avenue North (Rear), Birmingham
Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Advance Auto Parts contract renewed for automotive filters

City will continue buying automotive filters from Advance Auto Parts at existing unit prices. Contract renewal ensures ongoing supply for city fleet and equipment maintenance.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Company, Inc., DBA Advance Auto Parts, Raleigh, North Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews automotive-filter contract with The Parts House

Keeps the city supplied with automotive filters for fleet maintenance on a one-year renewal with TPH Holdings LLC. Pricing and terms remain as previously filed.

Counterparty: TPH Holdings LLC dba The Parts House, Jacksonville, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council renews PC Connection contract for printers and software

City extends its purchasing agreement with PC Connection for office equipment and software supplies. Prices are set and on file with the purchasing office.

Counterparty: PC Connection Sales Corporation dba Connection, Merrick, New Hampshire Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

PPG Architectural Finishes wins paint & sundries contract

City locks in pricing for paint supplies across multiple departments. As-needed contract ensures consistent procurement and pricing control.

Counterparty: PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards paint contract to Sherwin Williams

City purchases paint and supplies through competitive bid. Affects costs for municipal maintenance and repairs citywide.

Counterparty: The Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards HVAC products and services contract to Trane U.S. Inc.

City gets one-year supply of heating and cooling equipment and repairs at pre-negotiated prices. Keeps municipal buildings operational.

Counterparty: Trane U.S. Inc. dba Trane., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $709K

City purchases $708,704 landfill compactor from C & C Manufacturing

City replaces or upgrades landfill equipment with competitive purchase. Affects long-term waste management operations and costs.

Counterparty: C & C Manufacturing, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $875K

City approves $1.75M for two heavy rescue fire trucks

City purchases two custom rescue pumpers for fire department operations. Total cost: $1.75 million per vehicle pair.

Counterparty: Southland International Trucks, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $341K

Fire apparatus purchase: City awards $341K contract to Rosenbauer

City buys specialized firefighting equipment (air unit) from competitive bid. Standard fleet capital investment funded from general budget.

Counterparty: Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $177K

City buys 8 dump trucks from Southland International for $1.4M

City purchases 8 new dump trucks (2022 International MV607 models) for street maintenance and public works operations. Total cost: $1,415,714.

Counterparty: Southland International Trucks, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards police pursuit truck contract to Stivers Ford

Police department gets new Ford F150 4x4 trucks for patrol and pursuit operations. Exact cost per unit stored in purchasing office records.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

Council approves $25K purchase from Grainger for equipment parts

City spending $25,000 on miscellaneous equipment parts through Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: W. W. Grainger, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City approves $25K automotive parts purchase from Iron City Ford

City fleet receives needed vehicle maintenance parts through competitive Sourcewell contract. Purchase comes from general operating budget.

Counterparty: Iron City Ford dba H2 Motorcars, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K payment to Long Lewis Ford for vehicle parts

Equipment Management uses Sourcewell contract to purchase automotive parts for city vehicle fleet maintenance and repairs.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

City pays Long Lewis Ford $100K for automotive parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance and repairs through a competitive contract. Equipment Management Department replenishes parts inventory via established Sourcewell purchasing program.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $150K

City spends $150K on automotive parts for fleet maintenance

Approval of spending for vehicle parts needed to keep city fleet operational. This routine purchase is part of ongoing equipment management costs.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

City pays Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury $100K for vehicle parts

The city is spending $100,000 on automotive parts for municipal equipment through a competitive purchasing program.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Stivers Ford Lincoln for automotive parts

Routine equipment purchase from Sourcewell contract. Funds city fleet maintenance and operations.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City approves $25K automotive parts purchase from Town and Country Ford

City Equipment Management Department buys miscellaneous vehicle parts through a competitive purchasing program to maintain fleet operations.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $93K

City approves $92,895 automotive parts payment to Thompson Tractor

Equipment Management Department purchase of miscellaneous automotive parts through existing Sourcewell contract to maintain city vehicle fleet.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company Inc Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

Council President reimbursed $1,055.59 for July expenses

Council President William Parker receives reimbursement for business expenses from July 27, paid from the city's general fund.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.1M

City approves $1.12M in refunds

The city is returning $1.12 million to recipients through three separate refunds. Details on who receives the funds and why are not provided in the agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Foreign-Trade Zone: Mercedes-Benz gets subzone rights in Birmingham

Mercedes-Benz USA gains tax and duty exemptions on imports and goods stored in a designated city subzone, potentially boosting its operations locally and creating jobs in the region.

Counterparty: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $311K

Council awards $311K gateway construction contract to C.P. Construction

City picks contractor for Belview Heights Gateway project after competitive bid. Work begins to improve neighborhood entry point.

Counterparty: C.P. Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Belview Heights
Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department renews medical oxygen supply contract with Airgas USA

Ensures uninterrupted supply of medical-grade oxygen to the Fire Department for emergency response and patient care. Contract renews for one year at existing unit prices.

Counterparty: Airgas USA, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #66 Total cost: undisclosed

Santos Coffee Uptown liquor license amended

Amendment to an existing restaurant retail liquor license for Santos Coffee Uptown at 2221 Rich. Allows the business to continue serving alcohol.

Counterparty: Santos Coffee Uptown LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2221 Rich
Item number:Item #67 Total cost: undisclosed

Santos Coffee Uptown liquor license amended

An addendum updates the 2020 restaurant liquor license for Santos Coffee Uptown at 2221 Rich Street in the Uptown neighborhood.

Counterparty: Santos Coffee Uptown LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2221 Rich
Item number:Item #69 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,141.95 reimbursement for Chief Strategist

City pays back Ed Fields, Chief Strategist in the Mayor's Office, for advanced expenses from July. This is routine reimbursement of job-related costs.

Counterparty: Ed Fields, Chief Strategist, Mayor's Office Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Washington, District of Columbia
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