Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #8 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Tre Luna Catering approved for IndiaFest vendor license

Tre Luna Catering can now operate food/beverage service at IndiaFest on April 18, 2019 in the parking lot at 1200 10th Street, pending local health and safety compliance.

👥 Counterparty: Tre Luna Catering, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1200 - 10th

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

Special Events License approved for Tre Luna Catering at 1200 10th Ave

Tre Luna Catering is authorized to serve food and beverages at a special event in the parking lot at 1200 10th Ave on June 15, 2019.

👥 Counterparty: Tre Luna Catering, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1200 - 10th Ave

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Tre Luna Catering granted special events license for TedX Birmingham

Allows catering at TedX Birmingham on May 4, 2019 in the parking lot at 1200. Permits food service for the public event.

👥 Counterparty: Tre Luna Catering, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1200

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

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City clears overgrown, blighted properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the affected parcels. Residents near problem sites benefit from neighborhood cleanup.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; cost assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from streets and neighborhoods. Costs recover through the vehicle owner's bill.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and create safety hazards. The city will remove the vehicle and charge the owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working cars from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes abandoned vehicle; owner pays removal costs

City abates an inoperable vehicle deemed a public nuisance. Cost of removal will be assessed against the registered owner, addressing neighborhood blight and safety concerns.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles from residential and commercial areas reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety. Costs are recovered from the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Inoperable vehicle declared a public nuisance and removed from neighborhood; costs charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods; removal costs charged to vehicle owner. Improves blight conditions on affected property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removes an abandoned or non-functioning vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the 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

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and signal decay. The city removes inoperable vehicles and bills the owner for costs—clearing blight while holding vehicle owners accountable.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills registered owner

Inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. The city removes them as public nuisances and charges the registered owner for removal costs.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $11K

City moves $11,400 between neighborhood fund accounts

Money shifts from District 2 and 5 neighborhood projects to transportation. Affects which district improvements happen this year.

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

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

City partners with Cornerstone Revitalization on economic development

City commits resources to partner with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation to support economic development projects in low-income neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds 55th Annual Mayors' Breakfast civic meeting

City budget covers event bringing together civic leaders, nonprofits, and neighborhood representatives to discuss business and community priorities.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1240 North Indiana

Unsafe structure will be torn down to remove blight and hazard from the neighborhood. Property will then be available for redevelopment or reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1240 North Indiana Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

1204 Mims Street: City orders blighted building demolished

Unsafe structure designated for demolition. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1204 Mims Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 205 Avenue T

An abandoned or deteriorated structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing blight from the neighborhood and improving public safety in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 205 Avenue T, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 205 Avenue T

An abandoned or deteriorated structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing blight from the neighborhood and improving public safety in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 205 Avenue T, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4708 Court S declared public nuisance, demolition ordered

The city is demolishing this blighted property to remove a safety and code-enforcement burden from the neighborhood. Once cleared, the land may become available for redevelopment or community use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4708 Court S, Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1512 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1516 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

Dangerous or blighted structure removed from neighborhood. City declares building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1516 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of blighted building at 4337 Greenwood

Unsafe structure at 4337 Greenwood will be demolished as a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood and clears parcel for potential reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4337 Greenwood Street, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 3657-42nd Ave North ordered demolished

City declares property unsafe and orders demolition to remove public nuisance from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3657 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City declares 905 Mason Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 905 Mason Avenue is now officially condemned and scheduled for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 905 Mason Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 907 Mason Avenue

A blighted building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears a deteriorated property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 907 Mason Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 916 Mason Avenue

Property declared a public nuisance due to unsafe conditions and will be demolished. Removal clears blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 916 Mason Avenue, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 925 Mason Avenue ordered demolished

City removes a hazardous building from a residential or commercial street, reducing neighborhood blight and safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 925 Mason Avenue, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 721 New Hill Place ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 721 New Hill Place, Birmingham

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

City declares building at 7109 3rd Ave unsafe; demolition approved

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7109 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 9020 Belvoir Drive ordered demolished

City is removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears hazardous structures from residential neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9020 Belvoir Drive, Birmingham

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

Council declares 7612 5th Ave S unsafe; building set for demolition

Unsafe building at 7612 5th Avenue South will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7612 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 601 72nd St South ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 601 - 72nd Street South, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered: 248 Meadowdale Avenue

Building at 248 Meadowdale Avenue has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. This clears a blighted property and removes a neighborhood hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 248 Meadowdale Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $81K

Asphalt binder project: $7,332 change order to Bulls Construction

Contract amendment increases total project cost to $80,658.60 for additional asphalt binder work. No direct resident impact identified.

👥 Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $617K

Sidewalk project: Change order adds $21,327 to Gillespie Construction contract

Council approves an additional $21,327 for sidewalk work by Gillespie Construction, raising the total contract value to $617,084. The change order likely covers expanded scope or cost overruns on the project.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Amend graffiti removal purchase authorization

Updates city's authority to spend general funds on graffiti removal supplies and services. Keeps the program operational without adding new costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Weed abatement: 800 45th St removed from assessment roll

Property at 800 45th St is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, reducing or eliminating a lien against that address.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 800 45TH ST

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

Remove 3943 Grasselli Ave SW from weed-abatement assessment

Property owner avoids special tax charge for weed abatement at this address.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 3943 GRASSELLI AVE SW

· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department awards medical oxygen supply contract to Airgas USA, LLC

Fire Department emergency responders will have a reliable, competitively selected source of medical-grade oxygen for 1 year. Ensures continuity of life-safety equipment supply.

👥 Counterparty: Airgas USA, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Audio-visual equipment contract: B & H Foto (1 year, competitive bid)

City commits to a one-year purchasing agreement with B & H Foto for audio-visual equipment and services through a competitive cooperative bid process.

👥 Counterparty: B & H Foto Electronics Corp. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

City buys $13,200 diesel engine for Equipment Management truck

Routine equipment purchase from general fund to replace a worn engine in city fleet vehicle #082203. No direct resident impact.

👥 Counterparty: Adamson Ford Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

Equipment purchase: $11,950 diesel engine from Adamson Ford

City commits general fund dollars to replace equipment in the Department of Equipment Management fleet.

👥 Counterparty: Adamson Ford Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

Council approves $100K tire repair contract with Bridgestone

City fleet maintenance spending on routine vehicle upkeep. Sole-source contract under state master agreement.

👥 Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas, Inc., dba GCR Tire LLC, Birmingham, AL 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $583

City awards $583 office chair contract to 9 to 5 Seating

Mayor's Office purchase of furniture through competitive bid process.

👥 Counterparty: D3, Inc., d/b/a 9 to 5 Seating, Hawthorne, California 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $30K

Council approves $30,000 fire truck tire purchase from Goodyear

Fire department receives replacement tires under state contract to maintain truck safety and readiness.

👥 Counterparty: Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $180K

City buys dump truck from Ingram Equipment for $179,952

Routine equipment purchase for city operations. No direct service change for residents.

👥 Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Company, LLC., Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $14K

Birmingham Museum pays $14K for artwork conservation

Funds go to the Kimbell Art Foundation to restore and preserve pieces in the Birmingham Museum of Art collection. This ensures the public's cultural assets remain accessible for future generations.

👥 Counterparty: Kimbell Art Foundation, Fort Worth, Texas 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $160

Mayor's Office: $160 shelving unit from Kyle Office Supply

Routine approval for office furniture purchase from general fund. Citizens can track how city dollars are spent on operations.

👥 Counterparty: Kyle Office Supply Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $50K

City buys $50K in auto parts from Long Lewis Ford

Equipment Department purchases vehicle maintenance parts through existing Sourcewell contract. Routine fleet upkeep to keep city vehicles operational.

👥 Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $12K

Engine purchase: $11,747 diesel replacement for city truck

City funds routine equipment maintenance and repairs. This purchase replaces an engine in a Department of Equipment Management vehicle.

👥 Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $5K

City approves $4,893 office furniture purchase from Office Depot

Mailroom equipment replacement using budgeted general funds. Routine maintenance spending.

👥 Counterparty: Office Depot, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Birmingham

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $126

Council approves $126.65 payment to Office Depot for vertical file

Routine office equipment purchase for the Payroll Division from general fund reserves.

👥 Counterparty: Office Depot, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

City pays $9,212 to Petersen Industries for loader parts

General fund spending on equipment maintenance. This routine purchase keeps city heavy equipment operational.

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

· Item number:Item #67 $ Total cost: $1K

City pays Quick Motors $1,121.60 for vehicle wreck repair

General fund spending on equipment maintenance and repairs for city vehicles.

👥 Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #68 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,159 travel expense for Council committee assistant

Routine reimbursement for staff travel to Washington, D.C. for March 10–13, 2019 committee work.

👥 Counterparty: Lozea Brown 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Sylvia Brown $1,833.24 for travel expenses

Mayor's office administrator received reimbursement for a work trip to Houston in April 2019.

👥 Counterparty: Sylvia Brown 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Approve city employee expense reimbursements

City employees submit itemized expense accounts for approval and reimbursement from the general fund. This routine consent item ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll administration.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #78 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA