Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #9 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $6K

Budget amendment: $6,000 redirected to Woodlawn Connector Trail

Shifts funds from general street and sidewalk work to a specific trail project in Woodlawn. Check if this trail project affects your neighborhood or commute.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: $28K

$28K redirected to Wylam Library ADA upgrades

Wylam Library receives $28,000 to fix accessibility issues for patrons with disabilities. Funds shift from the general ADA compliance budget.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $71K

City allocates $70,678 to PEP Transportation Development Program

Supplemental funding boosts transportation planning and development efforts. Spending is committed from the Grants Fund for fiscal year 2020.

👥 Counterparty: PEP, Transportation Development Program 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $18K

Budget amendment: $17,670 moved from transportation consulting

Reallocates city funds from transportation consulting to cover other general fund needs. Fiscal year 2020.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $1K

Neighborhood Allocations Fund: $2,022 to Central Pratt & Smithfield Estates

Two neighborhood associations receive modest funding from the city's Neighborhood Allocations Fund to support community organizing and local projects. These funds help residents lead neighborhood improvements.

👥 Counterparty: Central Pratt Neighborhood Association; Smithfield Estates Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $20K

City receives $20,000 grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

Birmingham secures funding to support municipal financial empowerment initiatives, expanding access to financial services and economic opportunity programs for residents.

👥 Counterparty: Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City backs McWane Science Center partnership for public STEM education

Birmingham commits public resources to support science and environmental education through McWane's programs and outreach.

👥 Counterparty: McWane, Inc. d/b/a McWane Science Center 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City approves Village Market renovation at 7737 2nd Ave South

Village Earnest, LLC will renovate and redevelop the Village Market store, bringing improvements to the 2nd Avenue South corridor. Details on the scope of work and any city contributions are not yet public.

👥 Counterparty: Village Earnest, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 7737 2nd Avenue South

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

Lease renewal: Williams Scotsman modular office space extension

City renews contract for modular office buildings. Specific dollar amount and renewal term not disclosed in agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Williams Scotsman, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement lien removed from 9017 Belcrest Dr

Property owner at 9017 Belcrest Dr gets relief from a special assessment for weed abatement costs that the city previously imposed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 9017 BELCREST DR

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

Traffic lighting parts: bid renewal with General Traffic Equipment

City extends supply contract for traffic signal components. Ensures ongoing replacement of electrical hardware and lighting fixtures citywide.

👥 Counterparty: General Traffic Equipment Corporation, Newburgh, New York 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

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

City renews traffic lighting parts contract with Graybar Electrical

Ensures steady supply of replacement parts and tools to keep traffic signals functioning across the city.

👥 Counterparty: Graybar Electrical Company, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Traffic Parts bid renewed for lighting replacements

City continues purchasing replacement parts for street lighting maintenance. Keeps public roads and neighborhoods safely lit.

👥 Counterparty: Traffic Parts, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

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

Council awards traffic signal parts contract to Utilicom Supply

City supplies and replaces traffic signal equipment across Birmingham to maintain safe intersections and traffic flow.

👥 Counterparty: Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City buys $2,700 ad in Black Market Magazine for NSLM centennial

Birmingham is spending $2,700 in public funds for a full-page advertisement in The Black Market Magazine to promote the NSLM's 100-year anniversary during the first and second quarters of 2020.

👥 Counterparty: The Black Market Magazine, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $50K

City pays $49,947 for flooring replacement at Facility Services

Interface Americas will remove and install new flooring at a city facility. This routine maintenance expense appears on the consent agenda for routine approval.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Americas, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $7K

City refunds $6,951.87 to five individuals

General fund money is being returned to citizens. No direct impact on most residents, but transparency about who receives public funds matters.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Deputy Chief Mitchell $2,342 for travel October 18-22

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket travel expenses by a senior city official to Nashville. Standard expense claim routed through consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Chaz Mitchell, Deputy Chief of Operations, Mayor's Office 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,219 travel reimbursement for committee assistant

Reimburses staff member Al-Juliana Gray for travel expenses to Denver, Nov. 9–13.

👥 Counterparty: Al-Juliana Gray 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine monthly or periodic vote ensures payroll and travel costs are processed on schedule.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Authorizes city employees to draw advanced funds for work-related expenses. Reimburses out-of-pocket spending on approved business travel and supplies.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

163 blighted properties declared public nuisance for weed abatement

City targets 163 properties with noxious weeds to improve neighborhood safety and appearance. Notice will be posted; property owners must address the problem or face city action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #34 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #36 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA