Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ 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 #9 · 🏚️ 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 #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $21K

City approves $21,092 state drug-enforcement grant for Police

Funds boost Police Department's participation in federal drug-trafficking task force targeting Gulf Coast region high-intensity trafficking.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $325K

Council sets aside $325K federal grant for court substance-abuse programs

Federal funding expands Birmingham's substance-abuse and mental-health services through the Municipal Court, helping reduce incarceration and connect defendants to treatment. Year 3 of existing program.

🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $250K

Budget amendment: $250K grant to PEP's Shape B'ham project

City commits $250,000 in grant funds to expand PEP's community-building and built-environment health work through the Shape B'ham initiative.

👥 Counterparty: PEP 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: $550K

Council allocates $549,909 state grant for Birmingham City Center Framework Plan

City receives state funding to guide downtown development strategy and planning. Advances the Birmingham City Center Framework Plan, a key roadmap for the urban core.

👥 Counterparty: PEP 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: $158K

Budget shift: $158K redirected to Marconi Park improvements

City redirects $158,000 from land acquisition funds to repair and improve Marconi Park, prioritizing neighborhood recreation and park maintenance over new property purchases.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: Marconi Park

· Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $207K

City reallocates $207K from bridge project to Clairmont Walking Trail

The city is shifting funds away from the 16th Street Bridge Grant Match program to complete the Clairmont Walking Trail project. This represents a change in spending priorities that affects how taxpayer dollars are allocated between two public works efforts.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $500

District 5 transfer: $500 from discretionary projects to general fund

Reduces District 5's discretionary project budget by $500 for the fiscal year ending June 2019. The money moves to the general fund for unspecified city operations.

👥 Counterparty: Non Departmental 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: District 5

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

Marino's Inc. approves store renovation at 1965 Bessemer Road

City approves project agreement with Marino's Inc. to renovate and redevelop its store at 1965 Bessemer Road, expected to create jobs and improve the commercial corridor.

👥 Counterparty: Marino's Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 1965 Bessemer Road

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $18K

City spends $17,978 for smooth jazz event planning partnership

City commits general fund dollars to Magic City Smooth Jazz for event organization and promotion services. The agreement uses sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $570

City contracts with South Hall Self for $570 holiday storage

City dedicates storage space for East Avondale's holiday lights and equipment at South Hall Self of Irondale.

👥 Counterparty: South Hall Self of Irondale, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: East Avondale

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $507

Library Board gets $507 for iPad and robotics kits

Library purchases technology tools for public programs. Adds iPad and STEM learning kits (Littlebits Droid Inventor) to library services.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Library Board 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $300

DJ services contract: Oscar Wilson hired for East Lake event, $300

City pays a local disc jockey to provide music and equipment for an East Lake neighborhood event.

👥 Counterparty: Oscar Wilson 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: East Lake

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

Library gets $500 for smart TV and printer for gaming programs

Library programs expand gaming and educational offerings. Equipment supports community access to technology and digital services.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Library Board 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $1K

Council spends $1,164.66 on folding tables and chairs

Routine purchase of event furniture for city use. No direct impact on residents.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $996

City spends $996.90 on recreation equipment for municipal facilities

Council approves purchase of karaoke system, dry-erase board, basketballs, and benches for city programs or facilities.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Oscar Wilson for Harriman Park event ($300)

Council approves a disc jockey for a Harriman Park event with equipment rental included.

👥 Counterparty: Oscar Wilson 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Harriman Park

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $400

City hires Larry Hayes for DJ services at North Avondale event ($400)

City spending $400 from general funds for disc jockey and equipment services at a North Avondale community event.

👥 Counterparty: Larry Hayes 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: North Avondale

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $3K

Library Board gets $3,000 for North Titusville Branch chairs

Council spends $3,000 from general funds to replace or add patron seating at North Titusville Branch library.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Library Board 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $300

City hires Oscar Wilson as DJ for Smithfield event ($300)

City books DJ services for Smithfield neighborhood event. Sole-source contract covers equipment and performance.

👥 Counterparty: Oscar Wilson 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Smithfield

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City corrects $3,033 assessment error at 5413 Court I

A clerical mistake in the 2018 special assessment against this property is being fixed, reducing the homeowner's outstanding obligation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5413 Court I, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with Oscar Wilson for Killough Springs neighborhood even

The city is formalizing a partnership with Oscar Wilson to support the Killough Springs Neighborhood Fun Day, a community gathering organized by local residents.

👥 Counterparty: Oscar Wilson 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,073.38 on 408 Oakmont for emergency demolition

Property owner at 408 Oakmont Street will be billed $5,073.38 to recover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 408 Oakmont Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City charges property owner $2,452 for demolition of unsafe building at 7th Aven

Property owner at 112 7th Avenue South will be billed $2,452 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 112 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,244 demolition cost at 903 Nassau Avenue

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Demolition costs are recovered through special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 903 Nassau Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,188 demolition cost on 1414 Avenue L

Property owner at 1414 Avenue L must pay $5,188 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This clears a blighted structure and recovers demolition expenses through the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1414 Avenue L, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,894.80 for demolition at 2531 Avenue C

Property owner at 2531 Avenue C will be billed $3,894.80 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2531 Avenue C aka 2515 Avenue C, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,862 demolition cost to 2828–30th St SW

Property owner at 2828–30th Street SW will be billed $4,861.60 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. Special assessments become a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2828 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,555.60 for demolition at 2829 30th St. S.W.

Property owner at 2829 30th Street S.W. will be charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The $3,555.60 assessment becomes a lien against the property and must be paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2829 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,609 demolition cost at 2833 30th St. S.W.

Property owner at 2833 30th St. S.W. will be billed $2,609.20 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2833 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses property owner $6,089 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 2836 30th Street S.W. will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2836 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $20K

City recovers $20,027 demolition cost from property owner at 2837 30th St. S.W.

Owner of unsafe structure must repay the city for demolition and removal. The cost becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2837 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,471 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 2909 30th Street S.W. must pay the city's demolition costs as a special assessment. The $3,471 charge recovers the public expense of removing an unsafe structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2909 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,592.56 for demolition at 1306 Erie Street

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering demolition costs through a special assessment on the property. Property owner must pay the bill.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1306 Erie Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1306 Erie Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City charges $5,708 to property owner for Ensley demolition

Demolition cost for unsafe building at 810 24th Street becomes a lien on the property unless the owner pays. Property owner can face collection action or tax sale if the bill goes unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 810 - 24th Street Ensley aka 2323 Avenue H, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,828.62 demolition cost from property owner at 1416 Trilby Stree

Unsafe building demolished; property owner now owes the cost via special tax assessment. The City recovers funds spent to remove the blighted structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1416 Trilby Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,994 for Wylam demolition

City demolishes unsafe building at 756 Albany Street and passes the $2,994 cost to the property owner as a special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 756 Albany Street / 760 Albany Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,448 for demolition of unsafe building at 2300 20th Plac

The owner of the Ensley property must pay for the city's cost to tear down the unsafe structure. Once paid, the property can be cleared and made available for redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2300 - 20th Place Ensley and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers demolition cost: Wylam property owner billed $3,819

Property owner at 1314 Erie Street must pay $3,818.77 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This recoup mechanism holds property owners financially responsible for blighted structures.

👥 Counterparty: 1314 Erie Street property owner 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1314 Erie Street, Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,362 demolition cost to 1036 4th Court West property owner

Property owner at 1036 4th Court West will be charged $4,362.07 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1036 - 4th Court West and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost recovery: $3,534 special tax on 1030 Avenue S

Property owner at 1030 Avenue S will be billed $3,534 for city demolition of an unsafe building; amount becomes a lien against the property. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1030 Avenue S, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $7,765 for demolition at 2328 W. 23rd St.

Property owner at 2328 W. 23rd St. will be charged $7,765 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2328 - 23rd Street West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,479 demolition cost for 516 6th Street

Property owner at 516 6th Street in Pratt City will be charged $5,479 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 516 6th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

City recovers $6,992 demolition cost from Ensley property

Property owner at 1942 Warrior Road will be assessed $6,992 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This cost is added as a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1942 Warrior Road, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,700 demolition cost billed to 5300 Avenue K

Property owner at 5300 Avenue K must pay $6,699.58 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This recovers demolition expenses through a special assessment on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5300 Avenue K, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City renews pest control contract with Gregory Pest Solutions

Public Works Department gets ongoing pest management for city facilities. Contract renewal covers Groups 2, 3, and 4 for one year.

👥 Counterparty: Gregory Pest Solutions, Odenville, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Pest control contract renewed with Knox Pest Control

City renews pest control services for public works facilities for one year. Routine maintenance protects building integrity and worker safety.

👥 Counterparty: Knox Pest Control, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council renews pest-control contract with Morris Pest Control

Continuation of pest-control services for city facilities across two service groups (1 and 7). Renewal is for one year under competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Morris Pest Control, Glencoe, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires C & J Lawn Care for weed abatement, 1-year contract

Clearing overgrown lots removes neighborhood eyesores and reduces blight across the city. Routine annual service keeps problem properties in check.

👥 Counterparty: C & J Lawn Care, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: Helena, Alabama

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Davlin, LLC for 1 year

City hires contractor to remove weeds and debris from properties citywide. Helps reduce blight and maintain neighborhood safety.

👥 Counterparty: Davlin, LLC, Columbiana, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Greatscapes for year-long weed abatement contract

Clearing weeds and junk from city properties reduces neighborhood blight and improves public safety. Contract runs one year with unit pricing on file.

👥 Counterparty: Greatscapes, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Heritage Realty Holdings for weed abatement

City cleans up overgrown lots and debris from blighted properties. Contract removes visual blight and supports neighborhood safety across the city.

👥 Counterparty: Heritage Realty Holdings, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves weed abatement contract with JCPR, Inc.

City contracts with James & Company Property Resources for ongoing removal of weeds, debris, and junk from public and city-owned properties. This routine vendor service helps maintain neighborhood conditions and code compliance.

👥 Counterparty: James & Company Property Resources, Inc. dba JCPR, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Naro's Lawn Service

Naro's Lawn Service will remove weeds and debris from city properties for one year, keeping neighborhoods cleaner and safer. Price per unit is on file with the Purchasing Agent.

👥 Counterparty: Naro's Lawn Service, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council contracts Nelson Family Lawn Care for weed abatement

Routine maintenance contract to keep city properties clear of overgrown weeds and debris, improving neighborhood appearance and public safety.

👥 Counterparty: Nelson Family Lawn Care, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves T.H. Lawn Service for weed abatement citywide (1 year)

T.H. Lawn Service wins a citywide contract to remove weeds and debris from public properties. Cleaner neighborhoods reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety.

👥 Counterparty: T.H. Lawn Service, Bessemer, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves weed abatement contract with Think Safe, Inc.

Think Safe, Inc. will handle weed and debris removal on city property for one year. This helps maintain public spaces and reduce blight in neighborhoods across Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: Think Safe, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed-abatement contract to Xtreme Brushcutters for 1 year

Clears overgrown weeds and debris from city properties. Maintains neighborhood safety and appearance by controlling blight on public land.

👥 Counterparty: Xtreme Brushcutters, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards HVAC filter contract to Total Filtration Services

Routine maintenance supplies for city buildings; competitive bidding ensures cost-effective spending on essential facility upkeep.

👥 Counterparty: Total Filtration Services, Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $450K

City pays $450K to Bridgestone for fleet tires

City fleet gets replacement tires from local vendor. Part of routine vehicle maintenance budget.

👥 Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba GCR Tire Center and Service, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $9K

Council approves $9,055 repair payment to Terex Services

Terex Services completes repairs on equipment used by the city's Equipment Management Department. This is routine vendor spending from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Terex Services, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $44K

City pays $43,707 to Thompson Tractor for equipment parts

Equipment Management needs Caterpillar parts through a pre-approved vendor contract to keep city machinery operational.

👥 Counterparty: Thompson Tractor, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K payment to Adamson Ford for fleet parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance supplies for city fleet operations. Procurement through competitive Sourcewell contract.

👥 Counterparty: Adamson Ford, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $70K

City approves $70,000 automotive parts purchase from Advance Auto Parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance supplies through a competitive national purchasing program.

👥 Counterparty: Advance Auto Parts, Charlotte, North Carolina 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $30K

City approves $30K automotive parts purchase from Pep Boys

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance supplies. Standard procurement through competitive contract.

👥 Counterparty: Auto Plus dba Pep Boys 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $150K

City approves $150K auto parts buy from NAPA under state contract

Routine city vehicle maintenance funded from general operations budget via existing state master agreement.

👥 Counterparty: Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Atlanta, Georgia

· Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $35K

City approves $35K purchase of automotive parts from W. W. Grainger

Routine spending from the general fund for vehicle maintenance supplies used by city operations and fleet management.

👥 Counterparty: W. W. Grainger Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $15K

City spends $15K on automotive parts from Iron City Ford

City Equipment Management Department purchases replacement vehicle parts through a competitive contract. Routine maintenance spending.

👥 Counterparty: RDM dba Iron City Ford, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham

· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City pays Long Lewis Ford $100K for automotive parts

Equipment Management Department resupplies vehicle fleet under existing Sourcewell contract. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

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

· Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $20K

City approves $20K parts and repair payment to Motion Industries

General fund payment for equipment maintenance supplies and hydraulic repairs via existing Sourcewell contract.

👥 Counterparty: Motion Industries Inc., St. Louis, Missouri 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City buys $100K in auto parts from O'Reilly Auto

Routine purchase of vehicle maintenance supplies under state contract. No direct resident impact.

👥 Counterparty: O'Reilly Auto Enterprises dba O'Reilly Auto Parts, Springfield, Missouri 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #87 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $25K

City spends $25K on automotive parts from Town and Country Ford

Equipment repair and maintenance keeps city vehicles operational for public services. This Sourcewell contract purchase ensures fleet availability.

👥 Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $936

Equipment repair: City pays $936.81 to Edwards Chevrolet Collision

City spending on vehicle maintenance. Routine fleet repair from general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Edwards Chevrolet Collision 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Birmingham

· Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $1,232 for vehicle 154333 repair

Equipment Management approved wreck repair for city-fleet vehicle 154333. Standard operational expense for vehicle maintenance.

👥 Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $4K

City pays $3,826.65 to Rich's Collision for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department vehicle 174336 receives wreck repair. This is routine maintenance funded from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City pays $2,483 to Rich's Collision for vehicle 144374 repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle wreck repair funded from general fund. Routine maintenance expense on city fleet.

👥 Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #92 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $434

City pays Supreme Automotive $434.60 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department wreck repair for city vehicle. Routine maintenance on general-fund assets.

👥 Counterparty: Supreme Automotive, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $839

City pays Supreme Automotive $839.71 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management approves routine wreck repair for city fleet vehicle #124332. Funded from general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Supreme Automotive, Birmingham, AL 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $369

City pays Supreme Automotive $369.98 for wreck repair

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance for city fleet operations.

👥 Counterparty: Supreme Automotive, Birmingham, AL 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #95 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $5K

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $4,612 for vehicle repair

General fund spends $4,612 to repair city vehicle 164324 through Equipment Management. Citizens deserve visibility into routine maintenance spending even on consent agendas.

👥 Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body, Birmingham, AL 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $86K

City approves $85,650 in refunds from general fund

Finance Director will issue seven refunds totaling $85,650.35 from city budgets. Citizens deserve visibility into who received refunds and why, even on routine consent.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #97 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,367 travel expense for Councilor Hoyt

City funds Councilor Hoyt's trip to Washington, D.C. conference April 8–12, 2018. Routine expense approval on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Steven Hoyt 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #98 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense reimbursements

Routine reimbursement of documented work expenses for city staff from the general fund. Voters deserve transparency on how public money is spent on employee operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Employees who advanced their own money for city business get reimbursed. Routine payroll compliance item.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #100 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 420 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is clearing the way to remove dangerous weeds from 420 blighted properties and bill owners for cleanup. Neighbors will see vacant lots cleaned up; property owners will receive notices and face costs if they don't act.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #101 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #105 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Magic City Limousine license revoked for missing insurance

Magic City Limousine loses its permit to operate in the city due to failure to maintain required liability insurance, a routine enforcement action against non-compliant service providers.

👥 Counterparty: Magic City Limousine, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #107 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,066.94 for unsafe building demolition

Demolition costs for the condemned structure at 1534–45th Street are now your responsibility as the property owner. The special assessment covers the full cost the city spent tearing down the unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1534 - 45th Street, Birmingham