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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · 72 agenda items · 10 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered a $3.6 million amendment to the fiscal 2026 general fund budget to fund employee premium pay from the city's fund balance, and set a January 13th public hearing to weigh a temporary moratorium on data center development in the city. The council also took up authorizing Flock Safety to install four surveillance cameras on public property, a $88,295 contract with ConvergeOne for server migration to Azure Local, and separate amendments to the city's agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity committing up to $340,000 and $450,000 in additional city funds respectively, alongside acceptance of two land parcels from the Vulcan Trail Foundation. The council also handled 149 noxious weed nuisance declarations and 48 routine matters spanning public safety, budget, contracts, and public works.

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Votes (10)

passed #1341 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1342 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $11,155.25, to execute a quitc… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1343 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $11,155.25, to execute a quitc… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1344 official minutes · high
Re: #65. CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Third Amendment to t… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1345 official minutes · high
Re: #66. CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Second Amendment to … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1346 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 36. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Design Review Committee (DRC); two (2) Registered Architects t… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1347 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 36. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Design Review Committee (DRC); two (2) Registered Architects t… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1348 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 56 items
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of JFL Events Company, LLC for a Special Retail Liquor License 160 to be used at The Grove, 200 6th Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience to Alvins Driving Service, LLC, 5221 Taylor Lane, Bessemer, Alabama 35022, to be used in the operation of a Limousine/Prearran named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with two (2) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to Luxe Automotive Management & Parking, 2117 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, to be used in the operation of a L named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with two (2) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to M.E.R.C.Y Int., LLC, 212 W. Troy Street, Suite B, Dothan, Alabama 36303, to be used in the operation of an On Demand for H named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with two (2) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to Transportation Services of Alabama, 2400 16th Street North, Unit A, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be used in the operation named in vote
  • [16] 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
  • [17] 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
  • [18] 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
  • [19] 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
  • [20] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 12. 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
  • [21] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 13. 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
  • [22] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 14. 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
  • [23] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 15. 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
  • [24] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 16. 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
  • [25] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 17. 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
  • [26] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 18. 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
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, pursuant to §11-43-55, §41-16-51(a)(15) and §41-16-51(b)(9) of the Code of Alabama, to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement, a Lease/Purchase Agreement which was named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-19 and §11-47-16 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to execute an agreement between the City of Birmingham and Birmingham Arts Coalition (Provider), under which the Provider w named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to execute and deliver a Lease Purchase Schedule (Agreement??) between the City of Birmingham and DELL Financial Services LLC that is subject to and incorporates the terms and conditions o named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc., under which (1) Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. will complete a project to develop a named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $340,000.00, under which Greater Birmingham named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a First Amendment to the Agreement with Birmingham Police Athletic Teams, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, under which Birmingham Police Athletic named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm ("JVTF") under which JVTF will provide the Good School Food ed named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of City of Birmingham, to accept the acquisition and the conveyance from Vulcan Trail Foundation, Inc. of certain real estate located at 4112 Stone River Road, 4206 Shiloh Drive, named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-40-22, Code of Alabama, 1975, approving and authorizing the Mayor to cause awards to be presented to individual employees from various City departments in recognition of exemplary performance a named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of The General Code of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the matter of Catherine Holton v. City of Birmingham named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Bob Barker Company, Inc., Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, in the amount of $12,392.00, for the purchase of inmate clothing, for the City of Birmingham Police Department, in accordance with Omnia Partners P named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to ConvergeOne, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, in the amount of $88,295.10, for Migration to Azure Local Dell - Servers, Storage Solutions and Technical Services, for the City of Birmingham Information Manage named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to ODP Business Solutions, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of two (2) office chairs, in the amount of $914.18, at unit prices on file in office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the City Counci named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to STONS, Inc., Edison, New Jersey, in the amount of $44,923.00, for software licenses, for the City of Birmingham Information Management Systems Department, in accordance with General Services Administratio named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution to set a public hearing to consider a temporary moratorium on data centers within the City to be held at the regular meeting of the Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in Birmingham, Alabama on the 13t named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution finding that the following eighty-nine (89) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said properties and named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution finding that the following one hundred forty-nine (149) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said pr named in vote
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution finding that the following two hundred seventy-four (274) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said named in vote
  • [61] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [65] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00, under which Greater Birmingham named in vote
  • [66] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB), under which the City will provide funding for the Healthy H named in vote
  • [69] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution to set a public hearing to consider a temporary moratorium on data centers within the City to be held at the regular meeting of the Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in Birmingham, Alabama on the 13t named in vote
  • [9] 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
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Paramount Group Enterprises, LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at Stonehouse Lounge, 604 9th Street North, Suite A, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, and the hearing of all in named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 19. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $3,637,000.00 to employee's premium pay. The funding source is Fund Balance. (Recommended by the M consent default
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 23. 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 $11,440.00, to provide up to consent default
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby Flock Safety, is allowed to install two (2) Plan-Tilt-Zoom camera(s) (PTZ) and two (2) License Plate Reader camera(s) (LPR), for the pu consent default
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq., §38-2-9, §11-47-16 and §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to authorizing the Mayor to expend funds and execute an agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 with Titus consent default
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Educate 360, LLC, West Lafayette, Indiana, for learning credit training program, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) yea consent default
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for services of consultants to assist in providing technical training for Enterprise Systems Division of IMS, as needed at unit pr consent default
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Southern Communications Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for Statewide Mission Critical Push To Talk (MCPTT), as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agen consent default
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving payment to Advanced Mower Company, Bessemer, Alabama, for two (2) New 60 inch STIHL Battery Powered Zero Turn Mowers at $24,799.99 each, for a total cost of $49,599.98, for the Equipment Management Department, in ac consent default
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for the purchase of office furniture in the amount of $13,510.47, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for consent default
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to Carahsoft Technology Corp., Reston, Virginia, for the payment of ePermithub Digital Plan renewal software subscription, in the amount of $86,210.53, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant consent default
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to Indoff, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of five hundred (500) folding chairs and two (2) folding chair dollies, in the amount of $22,990.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assista consent default
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to Intoprint Technologies, Roanoke, Virginia, for the purchase of printshop supplies, in the amount of $1,572.89, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Printshop Dep consent default
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Red Gate Software Limited, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for Annual Redgate Monitor Standard Subscription reference Invoice #INV00217799, in the amount of $11,310.17, for the Information Management Systems D consent default
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. consent default
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1349 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–1
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · NAY O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
passed #1350 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Gunn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT Vasa · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (16)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Dewayne Morris, Pastor, Greater Works Church, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025
Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

Junk dealer license application for EZ Pull N Pay on Ruffner Road

City council will hold a public hearing on a junk dealer license request for a Ruffner Road site. Residents can attend and comment on the operation.

Counterparty: IQAP d/b/a EZ Pull N Pay Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1849 Ruffner Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35210
Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $11K

City sells 35-foot property strip to Shield Property Solutions for $11,155

City transfers a small parcel (west 30 feet of Lot 7 plus east 5 feet) to a private buyer for $11,155. The sale clears city ownership and converts the property to private use.

Counterparty: Shield Property Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #67 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 2 architects to Design Review Committee

New members will shape decisions on building aesthetics and urban design projects across Birmingham. Terms run through 2026 and 2027.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (56)

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

Item number:Item #10 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license approved for Stonehouse Lounge at 604 9th Street North

Paramount Group Enterprises granted retail lounge liquor service at this downtown location. Lounge licenses allow on-premises alcohol consumption and may affect neighborhood activity patterns.

Counterparty: Paramount Group Enterprises, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 604 9th Street North, Suite A, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Item number:Item #11 Total cost: undisclosed

JFL Events gets retail liquor license for The Grove venue

JFL Events Company can now sell beer, wine, and spirits at The Grove (200 6th Avenue SW). Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character, operating hours, and police enforcement priorities.

Counterparty: JFL Events Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 200 6th Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council grants limousine permit to Alvins Driving Service

Alvins Driving Service gets approval to operate a pre-arranged limousine service from its Bessemer location.

Counterparty: Alvins Driving Service, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 5221 Taylor Lane, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Luxe Automotive at 2nd Avenue North

Luxe Automotive gains approval to operate a parking facility in downtown Birmingham, adding commercial capacity to the 2nd Avenue North corridor.

Counterparty: Luxe Automotive Management & Parking Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2117 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Item number:Item #14 Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to M.E.R.C.Y Int. for on-demand service

M.E.R.C.Y Int. receives city authorization to operate an on-demand service, adding a new transportation or logistics provider to Birmingham's licensed operators.

Counterparty: M.E.R.C.Y Int., LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 212 W. Troy Street, Suite B, Dothan, Alabama 36303
Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit granted to Transportation Services of Alabama

Transportation Services of Alabama receives permits to operate commercial transportation services from a North Birmingham location. The permit authorizes two Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience, which regulate taxi, shuttle, or for-hire vehicle operations.

Counterparty: Transportation Services of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2400 16th Street North, Unit A, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle abated as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs charged to registered owner.

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

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from streets and private property, charging the owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

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

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal authorized as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the registered vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas reduces neighborhood blight and hazards. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal approved as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from a neighborhood and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: $3.6M

City sets aside $3.6M for employee premium pay in FY2026 budget

City commits $3.6M from fund balance reserves to boost employee compensation in the coming fiscal year, signaling workforce investment during ongoing budget pressures.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fourth Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement

Contract amendment allows Mayor to modify terms of an existing services and purchasing agreement under state law. Without details on the vendor, scope, or dollar impact, the specific consequences for residents cannot be determined.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes arts partnership agreement with Birmingham Arts Coalition

City enters into a new or renewed agreement with Birmingham Arts Coalition to support arts programming. Details on funding level and program scope are not provided in the agenda text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Arts Coalition Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $11K

City contracts with Community Affairs Committee, $11,440

Mayor authorized to spend $11,440 with Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, Inc. under Amendment 772 authority. Specific services not detailed in available text.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves lease-purchase agreement with Dell Financial Services

City commits to multi-year technology equipment financing through Dell. Terms and exact dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: DELL Financial Services LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission project

The city is committing public funds to support Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission's development project. Details on the dollar amount and specific project scope are incomplete in the agenda materials.

Counterparty: Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Flock Safety camera installation on public streets

Four surveillance cameras (PTZ and license plate readers) will be installed on city right-of-way. Expands police monitoring capacity but raises privacy considerations for residents and drivers.

Counterparty: Flock Safety Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $340K

City extends Habitat for Humanity agreement with $340K amendment

Birmingham commits additional funding to support Habitat's work building or rehabilitating affordable homes in the city.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $150K

City funds Birmingham Police Athletic Teams $150K amendment

City extends funding to Police Athletic Teams, a nonprofit supporting youth programs through the police department. Amendment commits $150K from the general fund.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Athletic Teams, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Jones Valley Urban Farm: Second Amendment to teaching program contract

School food and farm education program continues through partnership with Jones Valley Teaching Farm. Amendment modifies existing terms.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,500 payment to Titus

City spending public funds on a vendor contract. The purpose of the Titus agreement is not specified in available records.

Counterparty: Titus Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts land donation from Vulcan Trail Foundation

City gains two parcels on Stone River Road and Shiloh Drive from the nonprofit foundation, expanding public land assets at no cost.

Counterparty: Vulcan Trail Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4112 Stone River Road, 4206 Shiloh Drive
Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City recognizes employees with exemplary performance awards

City honors outstanding public servants across departments. Recognition programs boost employee morale and signal commitment to quality city services.

Counterparty: City employees from various departments Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Catherine Holton

The City will pay settlement funds from the general budget to resolve Catherine Holton's lawsuit. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Catherine Holton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Educate 360 training contract (1-year term)

City commits to learning credit training services through competitive bid. Contract is as-needed, with pricing already filed; specific budget impact not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Educate 360, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards technical training contract to New Horizons

City's Enterprise Systems Division will receive consultant-led training to improve IT operations. Contract amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Inc., Dallas, Texas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards MCPTT contract to Southern Communications Services

City adopts statewide push-to-talk radio system for emergency communications. Improves response coordination across police, fire, and other public safety agencies.

Counterparty: Southern Communications Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

Equipment purchase: Two battery-powered mowers, $49,600

City buys two zero-turn mowers for grounds maintenance. Standard equipment purchase on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Advanced Mower Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $14K

Office furniture contract: $13,510 to Affordable Interior Systems

City purchases office furniture from competitive procurement. Spending approved via routine consent agenda.

Counterparty: Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $12K

Police Department buys inmate clothing for $12,392

Police Department procures uniforms and apparel for detainees in custody. Routine operating expense under city-wide vendor agreement.

Counterparty: Bob Barker Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $86K

City renews ePermithub software subscription for $86,210

City pays $86,210 annually to keep its digital permit-review system running. Supports faster permit processing for residents and businesses.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $88K

City pays ConvergeOne $88K for Azure cloud migration servers

IT infrastructure upgrade moves city systems to cloud storage, improving data security and system reliability for residents and city services.

Counterparty: ConvergeOne, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $23K

Council approves $22,990 purchase of 500 folding chairs from Indoff, Inc.

City spends $22,990 from general fund for event seating equipment. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Indoff, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #50 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $2K

Printshop supplies: $1,573 to Intoprint Technologies

Routine purchase of printshop supplies for city operations. Sole-source procurement from Virginia vendor.

Counterparty: Intoprint Technologies Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $914

Council pays $914.18 to ODP Business Solutions for office chairs

Routine purchase of two office chairs for City Council operations using general funds.

Counterparty: ODP Business Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $11K

City approves $11,310 software subscription to Red Gate Software

Annual monitoring software renewal for city information management systems using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: Red Gate Software Limited Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $45K

City pays STONS $44,923 for software licenses

General fund spending on IT software maintenance. No-bid procurement from vendor in Edison, New Jersey.

Counterparty: STONS, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for data center moratorium proposal

Council will hear arguments on temporarily banning new data centers in Birmingham. The decision could affect industrial development plans and the city's tech infrastructure footprint.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama Public hearing: 2024-01-13
Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 89 blighted properties public nuisance; weed removal ordered

Properties with noxious weeds pose health and safety risks to nearby residents. The city will post notice on each site and enforce cleanup to prevent pest breeding, fires, and neighborhood blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 149 properties for weed abatement

Addresses blight in your neighborhood by clearing dangerous weeds from 149 properties. City will post notice on each property and move toward cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 274 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Properties with dangerous weeds become targets for enforcement action and possible city-led cleanup costs. Property owners will receive notice and opportunity to remediate before further action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $450K

City approves $450K amendment to Habitat for Humanity contract

Third amendment extends the city's partnership with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity to fund affordable housing and community development. Specific outcomes depend on the amendment terms, which are not detailed here.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment: City extends funding agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services

City reaffirms commitment to NHSB's Healthy Homes program, which supports affordable housing and neighborhood stability in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for data center moratorium proposal

Council will hear arguments on temporarily banning new data centers in Birmingham. The decision could affect industrial development plans and the city's tech infrastructure footprint.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama Public hearing: 2024-01-13
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