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Item number:Item #7
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Status:
no agenda text
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Item number:Item #8
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will receive a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Affected owners have the right to a hearing and can contest the charges.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #9
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owners may face special assessments (fees added to tax bills) to recover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This follows a 2016 council decision authorizing weed removal on blighted properties.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #10
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City charges property owners for removing noxious weeds from their land. This decision implements assessments from a 2016 blight-reduction order.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #11
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owners in blighted areas may face special assessments to recover the city's cost of clearing dangerous weeds. The specific parcels affected and assessment amounts are not yet detailed in this agenda.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #12
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City imposes cleanup costs on owners of properties with noxious or dangerous weeds; property owners may face liens or liens on their tax bill if unpaid.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #13
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owners may face added costs to clean up noxious weeds on their land; owners of affected parcels should review the assessment notice and may request a hearing.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #14
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$15K
Budget amendment increases available funds in the city's Donation Fund by $15,000 for the 2020 fiscal year.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #15
$
Total cost:
$9K
City redirects $9,000 to the Donations Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The recipient and specific purpose are not detailed in the available text.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #16
$
Total cost:
$4K
City is setting aside $4,000 from the donation fund for an unnamed recipient. The item title cuts off mid-sentence, making it impossible to identify who receives the money or what it funds.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #17
$
Total cost:
$1K
Small increase to the city's Donation Fund budget for fiscal year 2020. Citizens should see routine spending adjustments even when amounts are modest.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #18
$
Total cost:
$1K
Budget amendment to the donation fund for fiscal year 2020. This is a routine spending decision on the consent agenda.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #19
$
Total cost:
$150
City allocates $150 from the general fund to the donation fund for fiscal year 2020.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #20
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
$400K
Funds treatment and supervision for adults with substance-abuse charges instead of incarceration, supporting recovery pathways and reducing jail costs. Year 2 expansion builds on initial pilot outcomes.
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Counterparty:
Municipal Court
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #21
$
Total cost:
$20K
Birmingham receives $20,000 from the CFE grant to expand financial literacy and economic opportunity for residents through the Cities for Financial Empowerment initiative.
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Counterparty:
IEO, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE)
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #22
$
Total cost:
$110K
City commits general fund money to support NCAA Division II track and field championship hosted by Crossplex. Spending supports local sports events and venue operations.
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Counterparty:
Crossplex
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #23
$
Total cost:
$20K
$20,000 moved from District 7 discretionary funds to Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2020. Affects Council's ability to fund neighborhood projects in District 7.
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Counterparty:
Parks and Recreation
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #24
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City and Alabama Department of Transportation formalize partnership on interstate project IM-I022(315). Details on scope and benefits unavailable.
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Counterparty:
State of Alabama Department of Transportation
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #25
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Business owner gets approval to install metal and trade signs on public right-of-way. Standard licensing decision affecting streetscape and business signage rules.
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Counterparty:
George W. Barber, Jr.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Right-of-way easement
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Item number:Item #26
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$15K
General fund spending on community services from sole-source vendor. Citizens can track public money directed to the Urban League for goods and services.
👥
Counterparty:
Birmingham Urban League
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #27
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Settlement resolves a claim for injuries sustained during city operations. Dollar amount not disclosed in public summary.
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Counterparty:
Claimant
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #28
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will settle a lawsuit filed by Walter Lee against Birmingham and city officials. Settlement details—including payment amount and terms—are not disclosed in this public summary.
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Counterparty:
Walter Lee v. City of Birmingham, et al.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #29
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Settlement of federal civil rights litigation. Dollar amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item; citizens should monitor settlement approval for the actual payout and liability terms.
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Counterparty:
Darshae Smith
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #30
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City Attorney authorized to resolve Destiny Edwards v. Shajuana Dennard case (CV-2019-900491). Settlement terms, dollar amount, and claims remain under seal.
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Counterparty:
Destiny Edwards, et al.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Settlement
·
Item number:Item #31
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city resolves a lawsuit filed in 2019, closing litigation and potentially avoiding further court costs or damages.
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Counterparty:
Earvin Thompson, et al. v. Shajuana Dennard
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Settlement
·
Item number:Item #32
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City Attorney is clearing a civil litigation matter involving Stephanie Thompson and others. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers are not disclosed in this agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Stephanie Thompson, et al.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #33
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$4K
Property owner charged $3,754.40 to recover city's demolition costs for unsafe structure. Assessment becomes a lien against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
104 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #34
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$3K
Property owner at 19 Center Street South will be charged $3,023 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This bill becomes a lien against the property if unpaid.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
19 Center Street South aka 1 Center Street South, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #35
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$12K
Property owner at 1209 15th Street S.W. will be billed $11,908.64 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1209 - 15th Street S.W., Birmingham
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Item number:Item #36
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$5K
Property owner at 1228 Woodland Avenue S.W. is billed for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1228 Woodland Avenue S.W., Birmingham
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Item number:Item #37
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$10K
Steiner Avenue property owner must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien against the property if unpaid.
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Counterparty:
property owner at 1413 Steiner Avenue
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1413 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #38
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$9K
Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when the city tears down unsafe structures. This $9,193 special assessment will be charged to the owner of 4721 Terrace S.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
4721 Terrace S, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #39
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$7K
Property owner at 1723 29th Street, Ensley faces a $6,524.56 bill for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. This cost will be added to the property's tax assessment.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1723 - 29th Street Ensley, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #40
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$5K
Property owner at 1616 50th Street in Central Park will receive a special tax bill of $4,953.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This shifts demolition expenses to the property owner rather than city taxpayers.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1616 - 50th Street Central Park, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #41
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$3K
Property owner must pay for demolition of an unsafe building. City recups cost of removing blight from Central Park neighborhood.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
5216 Court P & Storage House Central Park, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #42
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
$5K
An unsafe building at 5212 Court P has been demolished, and the owner is being assessed the $4,865.90 cost through a special tax charge on the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
5212 Court P, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #43
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
✨
$
Total cost:
$90K
City commits to ongoing elevator inspection and maintenance at public facilities for 2020. Ensures safety and compliance for residents and staff using elevators in municipal buildings.
👥
Counterparty:
Kone Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #44
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owner no longer owes the special assessment for noxious-weed abatement at this address, clearing the tax lien. This typically means the property has been cleaned or the abatement work is complete.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
📍
Location:
7408 2ND AVE N
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Item number:Item #45
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owner at 30 1st Way S no longer owes the city for weed-removal costs on that parcel. The special assessment against the property is being cleared.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
📍
Location:
30 1ST WAY S
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Item number:Item #46
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City renews multi-year contract for fire extinguisher supply and maintenance across municipal buildings. Ensures safety equipment remains inspected and operational.
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Counterparty:
Industrial Fire and Safety Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #47
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City departments will continue receiving uniform patches under an existing vendor agreement. The one-year renewal maintains supply chain continuity for police, fire, and other uniformed services.
👥
Counterparty:
Mazz Inc., Chicago, Illinois
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #48
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Keeps municipal equipment maintenance on schedule. One-year renewal with existing vendor at unit prices already on file.
👥
Counterparty:
Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #49
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Parks maintenance costs stay stable through competitive renewal of Scag mower repair parts supply. Ensures city parks equipment stays operational without unplanned procurement delays.
👥
Counterparty:
Rent One LLC, Gardendale, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #50
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Parks and recreation equipment stays operational. Advanced Mower will continue supplying Scag mower parts and repairs for city grounds maintenance.
👥
Counterparty:
Advanced Mower, Bessemer, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #51
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$3K
Fire Department receives equipment needed for operations. Item approved on consent agenda.
👥
Counterparty:
WW Grainger, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #52
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$5K
Court furniture upgrade at the David Vann Municipal Court. Routine vendor payment from general funds.
👥
Counterparty:
The HON Company, LLC.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #53
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$410
Information Management Systems Department acquires furniture for operations. Routine administrative spend.
👥
Counterparty:
Strickland Paper Company Inc., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #54
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$3K
Replenishes Central Stores Warehouse inventory of protective gear for fire department and emergency responders.
👥
Counterparty:
Industrial Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #55
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$36
Arlington House's food permit delinquency is cleared, removing a compliance barrier. This routine payment resolves a minor outstanding obligation under city code.
👥
Counterparty:
Jefferson County Department of Health
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Arlington House
·
Item number:Item #56
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$5K
Equipment maintenance keeps city fleet operational. This routine repair supports Department of Equipment Management operations.
👥
Counterparty:
Big Moe Spring and Alignment of Birmingham, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Fairfield, Alabama
·
Item number:Item #57
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$5K
Equipment Management vehicle 104951 gets suspension repair, keeping the city fleet operational.
👥
Counterparty:
Big Moe Spring and Alignment of Birmingham, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #58
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$100K
City equipment fleet maintenance costs passed without competitive bidding. No-bid purchases limit cost transparency for taxpayers.
👥
Counterparty:
Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #59
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$4K
Department of Equipment Management approves repair claim for city vehicle 184316. Routine wreck repair covered by general fund.
👥
Counterparty:
Quick Motors, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #60
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$59K
Three groups are receiving money back from the city — likely overpayments, deposits, or tax corrections. This is routine fiscal housekeeping that affects the individuals or businesses receiving the refunds.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #61
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
Mayor's office reimburses LGBTQ Liaison Josh Coleman for January conference travel to Dallas. Public funds go to professional development and community representation.
👥
Counterparty:
Josh Coleman
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #62
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$398
Michelle Inman from the Mayor's Office receives reimbursement for work-related travel to Atlanta on February 5–6, 2020.
👥
Counterparty:
Michelle Inman
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
·
Item number:Item #63
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket work expenses they have paid upfront. Ensures staff can recover costs for approved travel, supplies, and other job-related outlays.
👥
Counterparty:
city employees
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #64
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Enables city staff to cover work-related expenses upfront with reimbursement later. Affects employee cash flow and operational spending controls.
👥
Counterparty:
city employees
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #65
📄
Status:
no agenda text