Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these i

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these i

Bham Airport Mart granted Lounge Retail Liquor license

Liquor license approval allows Bham Airport Mart Package Store at 4926 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off-premises consumption.

Beer and wine license approved for Bham Airport Mart

Bham Airport Mart gains permission to sell off-premise beer and wine at its location near the airport, allowing the business to expand its beverage offerings.

Howard's Unlimited seeks lounge liquor license at 4010 Avenue I

Howard's Unlimited applied for a retail liquor license to operate a lounge at this Avenue I location. City Council will hear from the applicant and any community members before voting.

Liquor license approved for The Kutt lounge at 2604 16th St N

The Kutt 007, LLC receives a Class I retail lounge liquor license for their location in downtown Birmingham. Local businesses and residents in the area may be affected by expanded on-premises alcohol service.

Horton Enterprise Studios seeks retail liquor license at 1107 5th Ave N

Horton Enterprise Studios is applying for a license to sell liquor at its location on 5th Avenue North. City Council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to grant the license.

Weed abatement costs assessed as liens on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens against the land — a common tool to incentivize owners to maintain their sites or face debt collection.

Three-year ambulance billing contract with EMS Management & Consultants

The city will pay EMS Management & Consultants to handle ambulance billing, processing, and fee collection over the next three years. This affects how quickly the city collects ambulance fees and recovery costs from patients and insurance companies.

City approves 3-year software deal with Salamander Technologies

City commits to a sole-source software purchase and maintenance contract with Salamander Technologies for the next three years. Dollar amount and specific software purpose not disclosed in available records.

Mayor authorized to buy HVAC repair services without competitive bid

City will purchase HVAC repairs and equipment through sole-source contract, bypassing competitive bidding. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Weed abatement: 3445 31st Ave removed from city assessment

Property owner at 3445 31st Avenue no longer owes the city's weed-abatement fee, likely because the noxious weeds have been cleared or the property was removed from the program.

Change order #1: CrossPlex pool heater repiping, $4,650

Pool maintenance contract grows by $4,650 for heating system upgrades at the CrossPlex facility.

Council awards $18,851 to Tecta America for library roof repairs

Avondale Branch Library roof repairs move forward. Work begins at 509 40th Street South.

Comer Building roof repairs: $17,249 contract to Tecta America

City will repair the Comer Building roof at 810 17th Street North using competitive bidding; Tecta America Southeast submitted the lowest qualifying bid.

City awards truck parts contract to Kurt's Truck and Parts Co.

Council approves competitive bid for aftermarket heavy-duty truck parts used by city departments. Unit prices are on file with the purchasing office.

Council awards truck parts contract to Truckworx

City commits to buying heavy-duty truck parts from Truckworx at pre-set unit prices as needed. Helps keep municipal vehicles maintained.

Council approves $3,658 payment to Birmingham Restaurant Supply

City purchases hot food serving counter/table for municipal operations.

City purchases decorations for employee trail ride event

City spends $158.61 in general funds on decorations for an internal employee event.

City buys used Hyundai trailer from Weil Wrecker for $7,500

City purchases equipment for operations using general funds. Sole-source procurement from Weil Wrecker Service, Inc.

CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Routine reimbursement of documented city staff expenses (meals, mileage, materials). Consent-agenda spending that residents deserve to see itemized.

Advanced expense accounts approved for city employees

City employees can now request advance payments for work-related expenses. Settles out-of-pocket costs without requiring staff to wait for reimbursement.