Regular City Council Meeting

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

Operating permit: DK's Event Transportation low-speed vehicle service

If approved, would allow DK's Event Transportation to operate low-speed vehicles for hire on Birmingham streets. Residents could access this transportation option for events and local travel within the city.

👥 Counterparty: DK's Event Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 831 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

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

Council to consider nuisance abatement and liens on 285 properties

If approved, the city would abate nuisances on 285 properties across Birmingham and assess cleanup costs as liens against those properties. Affected owners would be liable for abatement expenses.

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

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

Council to remove abandoned vehicle as public nuisance at 1624 55th St

If approved, the city would remove a yellow 1977 Olds Cutlass Supreme from 1624 55th St and charge the registered owner for removal costs. Would help address blighted properties and public nuisance complaints in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered Owner of Vehicle (Olds Cutlass Supreme) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064

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

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1624 55th St

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned silver Dodge Ram pickup truck classified as a public nuisance. The cost of removal would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064

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

Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2004 Mercedes-Benz from 1624 55th Street and charge removal costs to the registered owner, helping reduce blight and improve neighborhood conditions.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064

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

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2024 Mercedes from 1624 55th St and assess removal costs against the vehicle's registered owner. This addresses a property blight issue in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (Mercedes Benz S350, Tag 6716AW4) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $50K

Council to authorize $50K education contract with Birmingham Zoo

Would fund science and nature workshops for families in District 3, focusing on underserved communities. If approved, Birmingham Zoo would provide exhibits and educational programs to enhance youth engagement in STEM and environmental learning.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Zoo, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: District 3

· Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $40K

Council to approve $80K media contract with Birmingham Times through June 2027

The city would spend $80,000 on print and online advertisements about city codes, ordinances, and services, plus newspaper distribution through June 2027. The contract would be paid in two $40,000 installments if approved.

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

· Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $18K

City to contract with Carahsoft for Canva design software, $17,608 for one year

If approved, the city would gain access to Canva for Government—a secure design platform that would let multiple departments create accessible, consistent communications. The one-year contract costs $17,608 from the General Fund's software rental budget.

👥 Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $167K

Council to extend Greenlining housing project deal in Druid Hills through 2026

If approved, would extend the city's partnership with Greenlining Realty to build 35–40 apartments in Druid Hills, with at least 10% reserved for residents earning up to 100% of area median income. Additional $167,245 funds project completion.

👥 Counterparty: Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: Druid Hills

· Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $300K

Sole-source: Interface Studio to develop Urban Villages Initiative plans for up

If approved, Interface Studio would develop community-supported plans for designated urban village areas over ten months. The proposal would spend up to $299,980 in city funds to guide neighborhood revitalization efforts.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Studio, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $1.1M

Council to expand youth violence intervention services through DOJ grant

If approved, the city would expand RESTORE program re-entry services for ages 16-19 and launch new services for ages 11-15, using $1.14M in federal funding to reduce criminal activity involving young people in Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Family Resource Center, Incorporated (JCFRC) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $732K

Mobile radio maintenance contract: Motorola, $731K through 2028

Council would authorize a two-year maintenance agreement for the city's mobile radio systems through June 2028. Motorola credit would cover the full $731,643.37 cost, requiring no city budget funds.

👥 Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $585K

Council to fund hospital violence intervention program with OAA for $585K

Would provide care and mentorship to gunshot victims at UAB trauma center and their families. If approved, the city would fund OAA's Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program for one year to support recovery and reduce community violence.

👥 Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $1.5M

City to rebate $1.5M in taxes for Parkside Hotel project

If approved, would allow the city to rebate up to $1.5 million in state lodging and local sales taxes generated by a new hotel development. The rebate would support Parkside Hotel Partners' project under the state Tourism Investment Act.

👥 Counterparty: Parkside Hotel Partners LP 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $172K

Council to extend Rebirth Community Corp. contract: $172.5K for community initia

If approved, would extend the city's partnership with Rebirth Community Corporation through October 2026 to continue funding financial empowerment, community building, neighborhood beautification, and educational access programs. Spending uses remaining ARPA pandemic-recovery fun

👥 Counterparty: Rebirth Community Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Arpa 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $300K

City to contract TSW for Urban Villages Initiative planning, ~$300K

Would fund 14 months of community planning work across three designated urban village areas. If approved, TSW would develop implementable neighborhood improvement plans with community input.

👥 Counterparty: Tunnell, Spangler & Associates, Inc., dba TSW 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $93K

Council to authorize $93K medical consultant agreement with UA Health Services

If approved, would fund professionally trained medical personnel to assist BFRS with public health and community paramedicine services beginning October 2026, supporting improved health outcomes for residents.

👥 Counterparty: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $95K

Council to authorize joint water-monitoring agreement with USGS

If approved, the City would contribute $95,240 to a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey for continuous monitoring of streamflow, water temperature, quality, and precipitation at six monitoring stations across Birmingham. This data helps track water resources and inform wa

👥 Counterparty: U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior (USGS) 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $100K

Council to consider $99.6K contract with Wilbron for urban villages engagement

Would fund community engagement and planning support for the "Urban Villages Initiative" over one year. If approved, Wilbron would develop strategies and project narratives for designated urban village areas.

👥 Counterparty: Wilbron Industries, LLC dba Wilbron 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3.5M

Council to consider $3.5M grant for EV charging and fleet electrification

If approved, Birmingham would pursue federal Volkswagen Settlement funds to install public EV charging stations and add electric vehicles to city operations. The grant would reduce local nitrogen oxide emissions, though the city would need to cover a 20% match.

👥 Counterparty: ADECA 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $90K

City to settle Outpatient Services East lawsuit for up to $90,000

If approved, the city would pay up to $90,000 to resolve the legal claim filed by Outpatient Services East. The settlement would be funded from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Outpatient Services East, LTD 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

City to accept $10,333.53 State Farm insurance settlement for vehicle damage

The city would receive payment for property damage caused by a State Farm-insured driver in June 2025. If approved, the Mayor would be authorized to finalize the settlement and resolve the claim.

👥 Counterparty: State Farm Fire and Casualty Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

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

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 117 22nd Ave W

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 117 22nd Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1742 Matt Leonard Drive SW

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear a blighted property and reduce neighborhood health and safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1742 Matt Leonard Drive SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3108 Avenue F

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 3108 Avenue F, which has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the property and reduce blight in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3108 Avenue F, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3113 Avenue F

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removing the structure would clear blight and reduce hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3113 Avenue F, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 2840 Lynch Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 2840 Lynch Avenue. The demolition would remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2840 Lynch Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3730 Viola Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish the structure and clear the site, removing a property designated as unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3730 Viola Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35221

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 5428 6th Court South

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal could improve neighborhood conditions and reduce blight in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5428 6th Court South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

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

Council to order demolition of unsafe building at 123 4th Court North

If approved, would direct demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the blighted property and reduce potential safety and health hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 123 4th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

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

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 1772 Ethel Avenue SW

If approved, the city would demolish a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance at 1772 Ethel Avenue SW. The demolition would clear blight from the neighborhood and remove a potential safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1772 Ethel Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

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

Council to consider demolition of unsafe building at 1240 Knoxville Street

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear blight and potential hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1240 Knoxville Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

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

Council to demolish unsafe building at 4245 11th Avenue North

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition would clear the property and remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4245 11th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1217 Steiner Ave

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 1217 Steiner Avenue, which has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1217 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

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

Council to demolish unsafe building at 111 78th Street South

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This would remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood and free the parcel for potential recovery or redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 111 78th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

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

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 4516 6th Ave

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 4516 6th Avenue after determining it unsafe and a public nuisance. This would clear a blighted property from the neighborhood and remove a hazard to public safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4516 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

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

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 4405 6th Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 4405 6th Avenue, which is classified as unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would reduce blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4405 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

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

Council to declare 4317 6th Ave unsafe and authorize demolition

If approved, the city would demolish this structure and remove a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing a blighted site in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4317 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 524 1st Street North

If approved, the city would demolish the building and remove a structure identified as unsafe and a public nuisance. The property would be cleared for potential future use or recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 524 1st Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

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

City to order demolition of unsafe building at 1584 Bessemer Road

If approved, the city would demolish the structure and remove it from the neighborhood. Would address a declared public nuisance and unsafe condition affecting the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1584 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 8216 3rd Avenue South

If approved, the city would demolish the property, removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. The action would clear the lot for potential future redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8216 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

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

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 442 1st Street North

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 442 1st Street North, designated as unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing the blighted property would remove a hazard from downtown and support neighborhood stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 442 1st Street North, aka 446 1st Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3108 Steiner Avenue SW

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood at 3108 Steiner Avenue SW.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3108 Steiner Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221

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

Council to demolish unsafe building at 2012 21st Avenue South

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 2012 21st Avenue South, declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2012 21st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35209

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1436 35th Street

If approved, would remove a building designated as unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood at 1436 35th Street. Demolition would clear the property and help address blight in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1436 35th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3052 33rd Terrace North

If approved, the city would demolish a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition would remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3052 33rd Terrace North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order: Building at 1821 26th Street deemed unsafe

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 1821 26th Street and remove a blighted property from the neighborhood. The building has been found unsafe and a public nuisance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1821 26th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order demolition of unsafe structure at 2105 Warrior Road

Council would authorize demolition of a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the property and reduce blight in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2105 Warrior Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1401 Steiner Avenue SW

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition would clear the blighted property and reduce public health and safety risks in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1401 Steiner Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1425 Steiner Ave SW

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 1425 Steiner Ave SW, removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1425 Steiner Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 1117 Escambia St unsafe, direct demolition

If approved, the city would demolish the building at 1117 Escambia Street, which has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The action would remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1117 Escambia Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe structure at 3907 Richard Arrington Jr.

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would eliminate a blight hazard in the area and could support neighborhood stabilization and property recovery efforts.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3907 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 4200 Richard Arrington Jr. B

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 4200 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North (Building B), removing a property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition would clear a blighted structure from the boulevard.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4200 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Building B, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

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

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 4200 Richard Arrington Jr. B

If approved, the city would demolish Building C at this address, which has been designated unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the blighted structure and reduce risks to public safety in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4200 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Building C, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

· Item number:Item #67 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $119K

Emergency box culvert repair on 66th Street: $119K contract with Gillespie Const

If approved, would authorize emergency repairs to a failing culvert under 66th Street South near Interlaken Avenue. The repair scope expanded during initial investigation and would include wall repair, culvert bottom reconstruction, backfill, and roadway patching to prevent furth

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 66th Street South near Interlaken Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $47K

Council to accept $47K contract for 20th Avenue South Gate closure

If approved, the city would contract with Gillespie Construction to close the 20th Avenue South Gate for $47,025. The project is funded through capital improvement dollars.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 20th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $95K

Council to consider $95,270 guardrail repairs contract citywide

Would fund repairs to guardrails across Birmingham using federal DOT grant. If approved, Alabama Guardrail, LLC would complete the 2026 citywide project at the proposed cost.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Guardrail, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $561K

Council to award $560K sidewalk and ADA improvement contract to Gillespie Constr

If approved, would fund citywide repairs and upgrades to sidewalks and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant infrastructure throughout Birmingham using bond funding, awarded to the lowest responsive bidder after competitive review.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Bond 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Volvo repair parts and services contract with Cowin Equipment

Would authorize the city to purchase miscellaneous Volvo repair parts and services from Cowin Equipment Company for one year. Supports ongoing maintenance of city vehicle fleet.

👥 Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Golf cart parts and services: 1-year contract with Diamond Golf Carts

Equipment Management would have a streamlined supply channel for Cushman golf cart maintenance and replacement parts over the next year. This sole-source contract covers routine operational needs for city equipment.

👥 Counterparty: Diamond Golf Carts, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #73 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

$13,250 SCBA flow testing contract for Fire & Rescue

Would authorize spending on required equipment certification for firefighter breathing apparatus. Ensures SCBA devices meet safety standards for emergency response operations.

👥 Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Horn Lake, Mississippi 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $70K

BPD ammunition purchase: $69,782 to Gulf States Distributors

If approved, would authorize spending $69,782 from the general fund on police ammunition under a state master agreement. This is routine procurement for law enforcement operations.

👥 Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

Vehicle repair payment to Huffstutler Paint and Body: $9,734.65

Authorizes payment from the general fund for wreck repair to a city vehicle (2025 Ford Explorer). City must approve the repair claim to restore the vehicle to service.

👥 Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City to authorize equipment parts supplier contract with Sansom Equipment

Would authorize one-year purchase agreement for street-cleaning equipment maintenance parts. City would buy Vactor and Elgin Sweeper parts as needed from Sansom Equipment Company under a Sourcewell contract.

👥 Counterparty: Sansom Equipment Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #77 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize emergency vehicle purchases from SERVS for one year

Would authorize the city to buy emergency vehicles and parts from SERVS through a competitive purchasing contract. Supports equipment needs for public safety operations in FY 2026-2027.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Emergency & Rescue Vehicles dba SERVS, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Sole-source tire repair contract with Southern Tire Mart up for 1-year vote

If approved, the city would commit to purchasing tire repair services from Southern Tire Mart for the Department of Equipment Management fleet at set unit prices, funded from the FY 2026-2027 budget.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Tire Mart, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Itemized expense accounts for appointed officials up for approval

Council will review and approve the itemized expense reimbursements for appointed city officials. Affects how public funds are spent on official business expenses.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advanced expense accounts for appointed officials

If approved, would reimburse appointed city officials for advance expenses paid from personal funds. Affects budget allocation from the general fund for official business costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve employee expense reimbursement

If approved, would reimburse a city employee for documented work-related expenses from the general fund. The specific amount and expense details would be itemized in the resolution.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider expense account policy for city employees

Would establish rules for how city employees can request and use advance payments for job-related expenses. If approved, employees would have a clear process for obtaining funds before expenses occur.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution