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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Pastor George M. Matthews, II, Pastor of New Life Interfaith Ministries
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore James "Jay" Roberson, Jr.
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: June 2, 9 and 16, 2015
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: June 23 – September 15, 2015
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Item number:Item #9
$
Total cost:
$509K
Federal disaster recovery dollars are being redirected from administration toward planning services, potentially shifting how the city rebuilds after disaster. The move affects how recovery funds address community needs.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #10
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Court cases involving drug charges depend on reliable testing of seized substances. This contract ensures evidence is analyzed accurately, which affects case outcomes and public confidence in the courts.
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Counterparty:
Analytical Testing Group (ATG)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #12
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City is moving forward on a new pedestrian crossing project, with CSX providing engineering guidance. The cost and timeline remain unclear from this preliminary step.
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Counterparty:
CSX Transportation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #13
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$7K
Council approves sole-source spending from discretionary funds to REV Birmingham for unspecified civic services. Details on deliverables are incomplete in the public record.
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Counterparty:
REV Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #14
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$3K
The city commits discretionary funds to REV Birmingham, a community organization. The item description is incomplete, making it difficult to assess direct resident impact.
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Counterparty:
REV Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #15
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$1K
Council approves a discretionary payment to REV Birmingham from general funds. The description is incomplete, so the specific public benefit is unclear.
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Counterparty:
REV Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #16
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city is hiring a band to perform at the Magic City Classic event using a sole-source contract with The Music Caterers, LLC. This is routine event entertainment but uses a procurement exemption that bypasses competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
The Music Caterers, 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
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will rent two 20-foot scaffolding towers from All Events for the Magic City Classic event. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
All Events, 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
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
All Events, LLC will supply professional stage lighting equipment (APEX package with 24k Par 64 fixtures and control systems) for City events. Sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding; dollar amount not disclosed.
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Counterparty:
All Events, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #19
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City set aside funds to help Ramsay High School buy teacher and staff supplies for the 2015-2016 school year, supporting classroom resources and school operations.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Ramsay High School
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Item number:Item #20
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Students at Avondale Elementary receive classroom supplies and resources through city support. The agreement funds essential materials for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #21
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits general fund dollars to help Glen Iris Elementary purchase classroom supplies for teachers and staff during the 2015–16 school year.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Glen Iris Elementary School
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City provides direct assistance to Epic Elementary for classroom materials and supplies during the 2015-2016 school year, supporting resources for students and staff.
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Counterparty:
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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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Permits a vendor to supply temporary structures for the annual Magic City Classic football game celebration. Event infrastructure allows the city to safely host large crowds downtown.
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Counterparty:
All Events, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #24
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham Children's Theatre will provide educational programming to young residents. Details on funding amount and program scope are incomplete.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Children's Theatre
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #37
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees get reimbursed for work-related out-of-pocket costs from the general fund. Itemized accounting ensures taxpayer money is spent transparently.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #38
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Authorizes city staff to receive advance payments for authorized work expenses. Sets terms for how employee out-of-pocket costs are handled and reimbursed.
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Counterparty:
city employees
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #39
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Event Concessions Inc. gets permission to sell food and beverages at the October 3 Fiesta in Linn Park, a major community event in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
Event Concessions, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Linn Park, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #40
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves a three-year contract with DataWorks Plus for hardware, software, and maintenance services. Details on cost, scope, and purpose are incomplete.
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Counterparty:
DataWorks Plus, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #41
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Police will keep their automated fingerprint identification system running through sole-source deal with NEC. Public should know who maintains public safety tech and for how long.
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Counterparty:
NEC Corporation of America, Irving, Texas
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #42
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees receive reimbursement for itemized work-related expenses paid from the general fund. This routine payroll decision ensures staff are compensated for approved business costs.
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Counterparty:
city employees
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #43
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees can request upfront reimbursement for work-related expenses before submitting receipts, improving cash flow for staff.
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Counterparty:
city employees
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Procedural:
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Item number:Item #47
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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Total cost:
$2.5M
Project cost rises to $2.5M total with amended agreement; change order details not specified in available agenda text.
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Counterparty:
AMT, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Item number:Item #49
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$200K
Matching funds help low-income families build savings and assets through the federal Assets for Independence program. The city's commitment increases the program's capacity to serve more households in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
United Way of Central Alabama
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #50
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
$31K
City spending on urgent repairs to Legion Field's Sports Medicine Building, a public facility used by residents and athletes.
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Counterparty:
CRM SERVICES, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #51
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$19K
Police Department expands digital forensics capacity to recover evidence from phones and storage devices. Sole-source purchase; no competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Digital Intelligence Inc., New Berlin Wisconsin
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #52
$
Total cost:
$286K
Public funding supports the museum's day-to-day operations, expanding access to local baseball history and African American cultural heritage.
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Counterparty:
Negro Southern League Baseball Museum
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #53
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$138
Staff travel expenses are routine budget items that show how city funds support mayoral operations.
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Counterparty:
Kwani Carson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Tallahassee, Florida
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Item number:Item #54
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Status:
source empty
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Item number:Item #55
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
General funds reimburse Tanilya Jackson, a Communication Operator in the Mayor's Office, for expenses incurred in New York City. Citizens fund these travel and work-related costs through tax dollars.
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Counterparty:
Tanilya Jackson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #56
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
$31K
City commits $30,796 for urgent repairs to Legion Field's sports medicine facility to restore critical services.
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Counterparty:
CRM SERVICES, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Procedural:
PRESENTATIONS
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT