council
Birmingham
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda items
81
68 consent · 13 regular
Votes
11
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.2M
27 items with amounts
Roll call
Votes (11)
passed
#4249
adopted
official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 67 items
- [14] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an original Supplemental Agreement Number 1, with the State of Alabama; acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project No. TAPBH-TA14(948)S1, Tiger IV Connector T named in vote
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution appointing Christopher Burks as a consultant to the Office of Councilor Darrell O'Quinn for an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 to organize various community activities and projects, research, transportation network companies, named in vote
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution appointing David Russell, Jr. as a consultant to the Office of Councilor John Hilliard for an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 to assist with various community projects, identify and report health and safety risks, and to enga named in vote
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education under which the BOE will provide assistance with general educational purposes for students in deed during the 2018-2019 school named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education, under which the BOE will provide assistance with education supplies for students in need during the 2018-2019 school year, at named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education (BOE), under which the BOE will provide assistance with education supplies for students in need during the 2018-2019 school y named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education (BOE), under which the BOE will provide assistance with education supplies for students in need during the 2018-2019 school ye named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Lary Hayes in an amount not to exceed $300.00 to provide disc jockey services including equipment for the Sun Valley Neighborhood Association Get To Know Your Nei named in vote
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Oscar Wilson in an amount not to exceed $300.00 to provide disc jockey services including equipment for the Brown Springs Neighborhood Association Fun Day on Octo named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Oscar Wilson in an amount not to exceed $300.00 to provide disc jockey services including equipment for the Industrial Center Neighborhood Association Fun Day on named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the sum of $1,000.00 for the purpose of the annual Maple Grove Neighborhood Association Fall Fellowship Event taking place on October 1, 2018 at the Brownsville Community Center, in the City, p named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing an appropriation, in the sum of $450.00 for the purpose of the purchase of 5,000 messages from Calling Post for the Huffman Neighborhood Association, pursuant to §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, said funds to named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the sum of $313.87 for the purpose of purchasing two banners at $156.935 each for the Mason City Neighborhood Association Fun Day Event taking place on September 8, 2018 at Cooper Green Park, named in vote
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the sum of $125.00 for the purpose of the purchase of 2,500 messages from Calling Post for the Smithfield Estates Neighborhood Association, pursuant to §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, said named in vote
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1545-16, adopted by the Council August 16, 2016, determining that the building or structure located at 415 Theta Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolis named in vote
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 33 A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 5625 Sugar Ray Drive, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3022 Avenue H, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engine named in vote
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2603 21st Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning named in vote
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 127 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Eng named in vote
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8342 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7111 Division Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits to issue a condemnation repair permit to Antonio G. Smith, the owner or agent of the property located at 211 11th Court West aka 1132 2nd Street West, Birmingham, named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits to issue a condemnation repair permit to Antonio G. Smith, the owner or agent of the property located at 1120 2nd Street West aka 1132 - 2nd Street West, Birmingha named in vote
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits to issue a condemnation repair permit to Gary Guevara, the owner or agent of the property located at 925 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, which was condemned by the named in vote
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits to issue a condemnation repair permit to Bernice Reynolds, the owner or agent of the property located at 100 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, which was condemned by t named in vote
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution rescinding and cancelling Resolution No. 1029-18 adopted by the Council on May 8, 2018, for the purchase of Ready Mix Concrete, for the Public Works Department., due to the vendor not being able to supply the product per bid named in vote
- [55] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of West Med Disposal Inc., Woodstock, Alabama, for the purchase of medical waste disposal services as needed at the unit price on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a period of one named in vote
- [66] CONSENT ITEM 66. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Andrea Caison, Senior Auditor, Mayor's Officer, Montgomery, Alabama, $1,274.67, October 22-24, 2018 to named in vote
- [71] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Central Alabama Housing Alliance under which the City will provide a total of up to $200,000.00 in HOME funds to construct up to four (4) low/moderate income named in vote
- [72] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Titusville Development Corporation under which the City will provide up to $287,000.00 in HOME funds to construct up to two (2) low/moderate income singl named in vote
- [73] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Titusville Development Corporation under which the City will provide up to $287,000.00 in HOME funds to construct up to two (2) low/moderate income singl named in vote
- [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [69] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [61] CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution approving payment to Adamson Ford Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $13,250.00, for the purchase a 6.4 diesel engine for a 2008 Ford F-450 rescue unit, Equipment Number 082206 for the Equipment Management Department. [G/L Ac named in vote
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. 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, an consent default
- [11] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by transferring $45,500.00 from Holocaust Memorial Gardens, $37,500.00 from Shuttlesworth Vehicular/Pedestrian Bridge and appropriating $83,0 consent default
- [12] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by appropriating $10,000.00 to PEP, Leadership in Community Resilience Program per grant award received. (Submitted by the Budget and Finance consent default
- [13] CONSENT ITEM 6. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by transferring $10,000.00 from District #2 Discretionary Projects and appropriating $10,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 031 Nei consent default
- [15] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby Avondale Holding, LLC is allowed to install one (1) aluminum awning projecting 3'from the building and two (2) concrete planters which w consent default
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution approving an agreement with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, Irondale, Alabama for a term not to exceed three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $1,556.32 for the installation of equipment and access control for I consent default
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution approving an agreement with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, Irondale, Alabama for a term not to exceed three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $1,140.30/annually, to provide and install video equipment and train consent default
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution approving an agreement with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, Irondale, Alabama for a term not to exceed three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $1,935.21/annually, to provide burglar and fire alarm monitoring ser consent default
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution recommending repairs be made to the football field at Maclin Park. The Council requests that this recommendation be given a high priority and funding dedicated to Maclin Park from the Phase II bond funds should be used. (Su consent default
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3407 28th Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin consent default
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 701 Attalla Street, Wylam, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plan consent default
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4908 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plann consent default
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3620 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planni consent default
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Forestry Environmental Services, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $113,579.40 for the Creekwood Lane Drainage Improvements located in the Huffman Community, this being the lowest and best bid s consent default
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Allied Energy Company, Birmingham, for gasoline/e-85/diesel fuel, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Equipment consent default
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution accepting the bid renewal of Anders Pool Company, Huntsville, Alabama, for the purchase of pool chemicals as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Birmingha consent default
- [52] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution accepting the bid renewal of Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia, for the purchase of pool chemicals as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Birmingham Cross P consent default
- [53] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution accepting the bid renewal of Harcros Chemicals, Bessemer, Alabama, for pool chemicals as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Birmingham Cross Plex and Pub consent default
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving and accepting bid of Sherman Industries, LLC., Birmingham, for ready mix concrete as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year guaranteed with the option o consent default
- [56] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Jace Chandler & Associates, Inc., Homewood, Alabama for the purchase of traffic control highway maintenance items, Group 6: loop wire sealant as needed at the unit price on file in the offic consent default
- [57] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Core Products, LLC., Covington, Louisiana, for the purchase of traffic control highway maintenance items, Group 3: stainless steel banding and buckles, as needed at unit price on file in the consent default
- [58] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Swarco Industries, LLC, Columbia, Tennessee for the purchase of traffic control highway maintenance items, Group 1: type 1 glass spheres with moister resistant coating, as needed at unit pri consent default
- [59] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Traffic Parts, LLC., Covington, Louisiana, for the purchase of traffic control highway maintenance items, Group 5: traffic signal wire, as needed at unit price on file in the office of the P consent default
- [60] CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Vulcan, Inc. d/b/a Vulcan Signs, Foley, Alabama, for the purchase of traffic control highway maintenance items, Group 2: sign mounting hardware and Group 4: steel traffic sign post, as neede consent default
- [62] CONSENT ITEM 62. A Resolution approving payment to Arrow International, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, for various medical supplies as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Fire De consent default
- [63] CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution approving payment to JMJS, Inc., d/b/a COE Distributing, Smock, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $3,735.00 for the purchase of office furniture as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the May consent default
- [64] CONSENT ITEM 64. A Resolution approving payment to Stryker Sales Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $40,242.95 for the Stryker Stair-PRO (6252) and Performance-PRO Stretcher (6086), for the Fire Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 o consent default
- [65] CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make five (5) refunds in the total amount of $28,242.02. consent default
- [67] CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [68] CONSENT ITEM 68. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [70] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by transferring $50,000.00 from District #7 PIC Discretionary Projects and appropriating $50,000.00 to Parks & Recreation PIC consent default
- [74] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution appointing Demetrius Carr as a consultant to the Office of Councilor Sheila Tyson for an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 to organize various community activities and projects, identify and report health and safety risks, and consent default
- [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: consent default
Pulled from consent — voted separately:
6–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4250
official minutes · high
6–1
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
O’Quinn · NAY
passed
#4251
official minutes · high
Re:
#71. CONSENT ITEM 9.
A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Central Alabama Housin…
structured fact · 90%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4252
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4253
official minutes · high
5–0
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4254
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4255
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4256
official minutes · high
Re:
#77. ITEM 31.
A Resolution appointing Director 2 and 3 of the Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham, one (1) member t…
text similarity · 75%
6–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4257
official minutes · high
Re:
#1. INVOCATION: Reverend Gwendolyn Webb, Founder/CEO Foot Soldiers International
item number · 70%
6–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4258
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4259
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Scales · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Business
Regular Agenda (13)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Reverend Gwendolyn Webb, Founder/CEO Foot Soldiers International
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor John R. Hilliard
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: May 22 - August 14, 2018
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Item number:Item #75
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City seeks legal ruling on authority to accept and distribute charitable donatio
This legal opinion will clarify what the city can and cannot do with private donations—whether to nonprofits, community programs, or other entities. The ruling affects how the city can fundraise and direct charitable support in the future.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #76
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City seeks Attorney General opinion on donation authority
Council is asking the state to clarify what power the city has to accept and give away donations to private groups — a question that affects whether the city can partner with nonprofits and private entities on community initiatives.
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Counterparty:
State Attorney General
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #77
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council appoints two directors to Land Bank Authority
Land Bank directors oversee the city's strategy to acquire, hold, and return tax-delinquent and blighted properties to productive use. These appointments fill vacancies left by a resignation and set leadership through 2022.
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Counterparty:
Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Item number:Item #78
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$8K
City approves $8,298 change order for intermodal facility with Battle Miller Con
The city is committing an additional $8,298 to complete Alternate Five of the Birmingham Intermodal Facility Phase 2 project. This represents a contract modification to an existing construction project.
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Counterparty:
Battle Miller Construction Corporation, Hoover, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (68)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
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Item number:Item #7
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Item number:Item #8
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Item number:Item #9
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties
City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.
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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
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #11
$
Total cost:
$46K
Capital fund budget: $83K transferred from memorials to unspecified project
The city is moving $83,000 in capital improvement funds away from the Holocaust Memorial Gardens and Shuttlesworth Bridge projects. The description doesn't specify where the money is going.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #12
$
Total cost:
$10K
City commits $10K to PEP Leadership program
Grant award funds community resilience leadership development. Program supports neighborhood leaders and civic engagement.
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Counterparty:
PEP, Leadership in Community Resilience Program
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #13
$
Total cost:
$10K
Budget amendment: $10K shifts from District 2 projects to Non-Departmental fund
$10,000 moved away from District 2 discretionary spending toward general city operations. Residents in District 2 may see fewer resources available for local projects.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #14
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City accepts state grant for Tiger IV Connector project
Agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation advances Tiger IV Connector transportation infrastructure, though full project scope and timeline are unclear from this item alone.
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Counterparty:
State of Alabama; 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 #15
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Awning & planters license: Avondale Holding gets right-of-way permit
Avondale Holding is cleared to install an aluminum awning and concrete planters in public right-of-way adjacent to their building. Routine streetscape improvement requiring city approval.
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Counterparty:
Avondale Holding, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Right-of-way easement
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Item number:Item #16
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$2K
Johnson Controls Security: equipment & access control, $1,556
City commits $1,556 to Johnson Controls for 3-year equipment and access control services. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #17
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$1K
Video security contract with Johnson Controls, $1,140/year
City commits $3,420 over 3 years for video equipment and installation to strengthen building security. Sole-source procurement from Johnson Controls.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #18
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$2K
City renews burglar/fire alarm monitoring with Johnson Controls, $1,935/year
City commits to 3-year security monitoring contract. Protects municipal buildings from theft and fire incidents.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #19
$
Total cost:
$22K
Council appoints Christopher Burks as consultant to Councilor O'Quinn for $22,00
Councilor O'Quinn's office hires a community organizer for research, events, and transportation network projects. Funded from the general fund.
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Counterparty:
Christopher Burks
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
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Item number:Item #20
$
Total cost:
$12K
Council appoints David Russell Jr. as Councilor Hilliard's consultant for $12,00
Consultant will identify health and safety risks in the community and help with neighborhood projects. Spending comes from general city funds.
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Counterparty:
David Russell, Jr.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
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Item number:Item #21
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Maclin Park football field gets bond funding for repairs
Council prioritizes athletic field improvements at Maclin Park using Phase II bond money. Residents can expect enhanced sports facilities in this neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Bond
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with Birmingham Board of Education on student aid
City commits to assist students in need with general educational support during 2018-2019 school year. Partnership details and funding amount not specified in agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
The Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #23
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with Board of Education to fund student supplies
Agreement commits city funds to help students in need access school supplies during 2018-2019. Direct support for educational equity and student success.
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Counterparty:
The Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #24
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with Board of Education to supply students in need
Council approves an agreement letting the Board of Education provide school supplies to students who can't afford them during the 2018-2019 school year.
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Counterparty:
The Birmingham Board of Education (BOE)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #25
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with BOE to provide education supplies for students in need
Birmingham students get help accessing supplies needed for school. The agreement covers the 2018-2019 school year.
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Counterparty:
The Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #26
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$300
City hires DJ Lary Hayes for Sun Valley neighborhood event, $300
Local DJ contracted to provide music and equipment for Sun Valley Neighborhood Association community gathering.
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Counterparty:
Lary Hayes
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Sun Valley Neighborhood Association
·
Item number:Item #27
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$300
City hires DJ Oscar Wilson for $300 at Brown Springs Fun Day
City spending $300 for DJ and equipment at neighborhood association event in Brown Springs.
👥
Counterparty:
Oscar Wilson
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Brown Springs
·
Item number:Item #28
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$300
City hires DJ Oscar Wilson for $300 at Industrial Center Fun Day
City spending on neighborhood community events. The Industrial Center Neighborhood Association gets DJ and sound equipment for their fun day.
👥
Counterparty:
Oscar Wilson
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #29
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$1K
City funds Maple Grove Fall Fellowship Event with $1,000
Maple Grove Neighborhood Association receives $1,000 in city funding for its Fall Fellowship gathering on October 1 at Brownsville Community Center, connecting neighbors and building community ties.
👥
Counterparty:
Maple Grove Neighborhood Association
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
📍
Location:
Brownsville Community Center
·
Item number:Item #30
·
🏠 Housing Stability
✨
$
Total cost:
$450
City spends $450 on 5,000 messages for Huffman Neighborhood Association
Council approved public funds to purchase bulk messaging service for neighborhood outreach. This spending supports community communication capacity in the Huffman area.
👥
Counterparty:
Calling Post
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #31
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$313
City spends $313.87 on banners for Mason City Fun Day event
General fund supports community event at Cooper Green Park on September 8, 2018.
👥
Counterparty:
Mason City Neighborhood Association
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
📍
Location:
Cooper Green Park
·
Item number:Item #32
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$125
City approves $125 for bulk messaging service to Smithfield Estates Association
Funds bulk text/call service for neighborhood organization outreach. This is routine neighborhood engagement spending on the consent agenda.
👥
Counterparty:
Calling Post
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #33
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Demolition approved for unsafe building at 415 Theta Avenue
Condemned property at 415 Theta Avenue will be demolished after years of vacancy. Removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces public safety hazards.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
415 Theta Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #34
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City clears blighted building at 5625 Sugar Ray Drive for demolition
An unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improving street safety.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
5625 Sugar Ray Drive, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #35
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3407 28th Avenue North
Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
3407 28th Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #36
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 701 Attalla Street
Wylam neighborhood loses another blighted structure. The building has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for lot cleanup.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
701 Attalla Street, Wylam, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #37
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Unsafe building at 3022 Avenue H ordered demolished
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition to remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
3022 Avenue H, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #38
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City declares 2603 21st Street West unsafe; demolition ordered
This building has been deemed a public nuisance and safety threat, triggering mandatory removal. Demolition clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood hazards.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
2603 21st Street West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #39
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 4908 Jefferson Ave SW declared unsafe; demolition ordered
City is tearing down a blighted structure on Jefferson Avenue. Removing unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and opens the parcel for future reuse.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
4908 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #40
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Blighted building at 127 Morris Ave marked for demolition
The city will tear down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for reuse and improving neighborhood safety.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
127 Morris Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #41
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City clears unsafe building at 3620 43rd Avenue North
The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Neighbors will see the blighted property removed, reducing neighborhood blight and potential safety hazards.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
3620 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #42
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City declares 8342 1st Ave South unsafe; demolition ordered
Building at 8342 1st Avenue South is officially unsafe and will be demolished. The decision removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
8342 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #43
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City to demolish unsafe building at 7111 Division Ave
Property declared a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
7111 Division Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #44
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owner Antonio G. Smith gets permit to repair condemned building
Repair permit allows owner to address code violations at 211 11th Court West and bring the property back into compliance, reducing blight in the neighborhood.
👥
Counterparty:
Antonio G. Smith
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
211 11th Court West aka 1132 2nd Street West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #45
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Condemnation repair permit issued for 1120 2nd Street West
Property owner Antonio G. Smith can now proceed with required repairs to a blighted property. This allows the structure to avoid demolition if repairs meet city standards.
👥
Counterparty:
Antonio G. Smith
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
1120 2nd Street West aka 1132 2nd Street West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #46
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Condemnation repair permit issued for 925 Arkadelphia Road
Property owner Gary Guevara can now repair the condemned house at 925 Arkadelphia Road and bring it back into use, reducing blight in the neighborhood.
👥
Counterparty:
Gary Guevara
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Other
📍
Location:
925 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #47
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Condemnation repair permit issued for 100 4th Avenue South
Property owner Bernice Reynolds can now repair the condemned building at 100 4th Avenue South, clearing the way to bring it back into safe use.
👥
Counterparty:
Bernice Reynolds
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Other
📍
Location:
100 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #48
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$114K
Council awards $113,579 to fix drainage on Creekwood Lane
Drainage improvements in the Huffman Community will reduce flooding risk for residents and properties along Creekwood Lane.
👥
Counterparty:
Forestry Environmental Services, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Huffman Community
·
Item number:Item #49
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council cancels 2018 Ready Mix Concrete contract due to vendor non-performance
Clears an obsolete procurement obligation when the original vendor couldn't deliver. Routine contract cleanup.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #50
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards 1-year fuel contract to Allied Energy Company
Fuel costs affect city operations and taxpayer spending. Allied Energy Company was selected through competitive bidding to supply gasoline, E-85, and diesel for city equipment on an as-needed basis.
👥
Counterparty:
Allied Energy Company, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #51
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council renews Anders Pool Company contract for 1 year
City continues supply of chemicals for municipal pools via competitive renewal. Supports ongoing recreation services for residents.
👥
Counterparty:
Anders Pool Company, Huntsville, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #52
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council renews pool-chemical contract with Chemrite Inc. for 1 year
Keeps supplies flowing to Birmingham's public pools and aquatic facilities. Renewal under competitive bid ensures continued service at negotiated unit prices.
👥
Counterparty:
Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract amendment
·
Item number:Item #53
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Pool chemical contract renewed with Harcros Chemicals
Birmingham Cross Plex and Pub will continue receiving pool chemicals at established prices for the next year.
👥
Counterparty:
Harcros Chemicals, Bessemer, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Birmingham Cross Plex and Pub
·
Item number:Item #54
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards ready-mix concrete contract to Sherman Industries
City locks in concrete pricing for 1 year of municipal construction and repair projects. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayer value.
👥
Counterparty:
Sherman Industries, LLC., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #55
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards medical waste disposal contract to West Med Disposal
City health and safety operations depend on reliable medical waste handling. This contract ensures proper disposal of hazardous materials from city facilities.
👥
Counterparty:
West Med Disposal Inc., Woodstock, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #56
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards highway maintenance contract to Jace Chandler & Associates
Council approved a vendor to supply loop wire sealant and other traffic control highway materials as needed. This is routine spending on road maintenance supplies.
👥
Counterparty:
Jace Chandler & Associates, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #57
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards traffic control supplies contract to Core Products
Council approved a bid to supply stainless steel banding and buckles for highway maintenance—routine supplies that keep traffic control systems in working order.
👥
Counterparty:
Core Products, LLC., Covington, Louisiana
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #58
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards contract to Swarco Industries for traffic control reflectors
Ensures steady supply of reflective glass spheres for highway maintenance and road safety upkeep across city infrastructure.
👥
Counterparty:
Swarco Industries, LLC, Columbia, Tennessee
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #59
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Traffic Parts awarded contract for highway signal wire supplies
City secures competitive bid for traffic signal maintenance materials needed to keep traffic signals functioning safely across Birmingham roads.
👥
Counterparty:
Traffic Parts, LLC., Covington, Louisiana
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #60
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards traffic sign hardware contract to Vulcan Signs
City maintains road safety equipment by purchasing sign posts and mounting hardware through competitive bid. Ensures traffic signs stay secure and visible.
👥
Counterparty:
Vulcan, Inc. d/b/a Vulcan Signs, Foley, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #61
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$13K
Council approves $13,250 engine purchase for rescue unit
Equipment Management replaces a diesel engine in a 2008 Ford F-450 rescue unit to keep emergency response capabilities operational.
👥
Counterparty:
Adamson Ford Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #62
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Fire Department: 1-year medical supply contract with Arrow International
Commits city funds to medical supplies for firefighters and emergency response. Contract covers various supplies at unit prices set by the Purchasing Agent.
👥
Counterparty:
Arrow International, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #63
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$4K
City approves $3,735 office furniture purchase from COE Distributing
City commits general funds to office furniture at negotiated unit prices. Routine vendor payment from general operations budget.
👥
Counterparty:
JMJS, Inc., d/b/a COE Distributing
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #64
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
✨
$
Total cost:
$40K
Fire Department buys $40.2K Stryker medical equipment
Fire Department purchases two pieces of specialized medical transport equipment (stair lifts and stretchers) to improve emergency response capability and patient care.
👥
Counterparty:
Stryker Sales Corporation
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #65
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$28K
City approves $28,242 in refunds
Five refunds totaling $28,242 are being paid out from city funds. Details on refund recipients and reasons are not provided in this item.
👥
Counterparty:
Director of Finance
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #66
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$1K
City approves $1,274.67 travel expenses for senior auditor
Senior Auditor Andrea Caison's October travel costs to Montgomery are reimbursed from city funds.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #67
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval keeps city operations running.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #68
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves employee advance expense reimbursements
Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on official business. Routine payroll matter on consent agenda.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #69
📄
Status:
no agenda text
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
·
Item number:Item #70
$
Total cost:
$50K
$50K shifted from District 7 projects to Parks & Recreation
City redirects $50,000 in neighborhood discretionary funds from District 7 community projects to Parks & Recreation. Affects capital spending priorities in that district.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Budget amendment
·
Item number:Item #71
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
✨
$
Total cost:
$200K
City commits $200K in HOME funds to Central Alabama Housing Alliance for low/mod
City is investing federal HOME funds to help expand low- and moderate-income housing through a nonprofit partner. This moves more affordable units closer to completion.
👥
Counterparty:
Central Alabama Housing Alliance
🏛
Funding source:
Federal Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #72
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
✨
$
Total cost:
$287K
City provides $287K in federal HOME funds for low-income housing construction
Up to two affordable homes will be built via partnership with Titusville Development Corporation, expanding stable housing options for low-income residents.
👥
Counterparty:
Titusville Development Corporation
🏛
Funding source:
Federal Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #73
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
✨
$
Total cost:
$287K
City provides $287K in federal HOME funds for low-income housing construction
Up to two affordable homes will be built via partnership with Titusville Development Corporation, expanding stable housing options for low-income residents.
👥
Counterparty:
Titusville Development Corporation
🏛
Funding source:
Federal Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #74
$
Total cost:
$12K
Council appoints Demetrius Carr consultant, $12K for community outreach
Consultant hired to organize community activities, identify health and safety risks for Councilor Tyson's office. Funded from city general fund.
👥
Counterparty:
Demetrius Carr
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appointment advisory