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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Reverend Daryl Warren, Pastor, New St. James Missionary Baptist Church
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie A. Abbott
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: March 31, 2015 - June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #6
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$12K
Vulcan Park gets new security cameras and video equipment installed. Low-cost competitive award from local vendor Interactive Video Technologies.
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Counterparty:
Interactive Video Technologies, dba ion 247 LLC.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Vulcan Park, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #7
$
Total cost:
$650K
City receives federal funding to expand substance-abuse and mental-health services through Municipal Court, connecting individuals with treatment instead of incarceration.
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Counterparty:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #8
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$311K
Birmingham receives $311,230 in federal funding for criminal justice programs and initiatives. The money supports public safety projects without requiring city budget allocation.
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Counterparty:
United States Department of Justice
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #9
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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Total cost:
$29K
Bleakly will help Birmingham plan recovery efforts using federal disaster-relief funds. The engagement is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding took place.
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Counterparty:
Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #10
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$38K
City is using federal disaster recovery funds to hire a consultant who will help plan rebuilding efforts. The study will guide how Birmingham spends additional recovery money.
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Counterparty:
Magellan Advisors, LLC
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #11
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$138K
City commits $138,000 per year (through 2030) to Birmingham Business Alliance for direct business support. This sets aside public funds for private-sector partnership; scope of services incomplete in item text.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Business Alliance, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #15
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$20K
Birmingham is spending general funds to feed attendees at three major events: the Democratic National Convention, Empowerment Week, and the Magic City Classic. The city sole-sourced this catering contract to AJLO Foods (Full Moon BBQ) in Hoover.
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Counterparty:
AJLO Foods, Inc., dba Full Moon BBQ
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Hoover, Alabama
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Item number:Item #17
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$5K
City pays graphic design firm from general fund. Expense was budgeted in FY2014-2015.
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Counterparty:
Diamond Displays, Inc. dba ExpoDisplays
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #19
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$613
Catering expense for city-sponsored event hospitality (Cabana #2 at Magic City Classic).
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Counterparty:
Yartay Company, Inc. dba Y Cater
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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 employees are reimbursed for itemized work expenses (travel, meals, supplies) from public funds. The council reviews and approves these accounts to ensure proper use of taxpayer money.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees' business expenses are reviewed and approved for reimbursement from public funds. This routine monthly or periodic audit ensures spending accountability.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #23
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff can recover costs incurred in performing their jobs.
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Counterparty:
city employees
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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
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Council reviews and approves itemized expense accounts for city employees, ensuring public funds are spent appropriately on official business.
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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 #26
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees' business expenses — mileage, meals, travel — are reimbursed from general funds. Residents see which expenses were claimed and approved.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #27
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Sets spending rules for employee business expenses charged to the city budget. Defines what kinds of out-of-pocket costs the city will reimburse.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #28
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Properties flagged for noxious weeds face notice and potential enforcement action. Owners have opportunity to remedy before city abatement begins.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #29
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
College football playoff game brings SEC and American Athletic Conference teams to Birmingham. Event supports Legion Field's use and attracts regional visitors and media attention.
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Counterparty:
ESPN Regional Television, Inc. (ERT)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Legion Field
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Item number:Item #31
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🏠 Housing Stability
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Total cost:
$2K
Staff travel expenses are public spending citizens deserve to see, even for routine reimbursements. This covers Kwani Carson's April 28–May 2 trip to Philadelphia.
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Counterparty:
Kwani Carson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
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Item number:Item #32
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$2K
Reimburses Lisa Cooper, Director of Economic Development, for travel to New York City May 16–20, 2015. Routine expense reimbursement from general fund.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #33
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🏠 Housing Stability
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Total cost:
$2K
Reimbursement to Mayor's Office assistant for conference travel in Dallas (Feb 22–27, 2015). Routine expense approval from general fund.
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Counterparty:
Kwani Carson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
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Item number:Item #34
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🏠 Housing Stability
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Total cost:
$2K
Mayor's Office administrative assistant receives travel and business expense reimbursement from city general funds.
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Counterparty:
Roy Colson
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
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Procedural:
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Item number:Item #36
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Total cost:
$430K
The city is moving $430,000 from Animal Control to Fund 102 (capital improvements), potentially affecting animal services funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #37
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Total cost:
$518K
Shifts $878K between city departments—pulling funds from furniture, data processing, and capital accounts to support unspecified priorities. The lack of detail on where funds go limits public transparency.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #38
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Total cost:
$4.3M
City increases its FY2015 revenue by $4.3 million while shifting $1.4 million from equipment and fleet spending. The changes affect how city services are funded and prioritized.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #39
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Total cost:
$950K
Council redirects capital funds to replace or upgrade the scoreboard at Legion Field, a public sports venue. Project impacts maintenance and game-day experience for residents and visitors.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Location:
Legion Field
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Item number:Item #40
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Total cost:
$950K
Council redirects capital funds to replace or upgrade the scoreboard at Legion Field, a public sports venue. Project impacts maintenance and game-day experience for residents and visitors.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Location:
Legion Field
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Item number:Item #41
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Total cost:
$297K
City is shifting nearly $300,000 in spending from mayoral consulting fees to another fund. Citizens deserve transparency about how budget dollars are redirected during the fiscal year.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #42
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$146
City is paying for repairs to the scoreboard at Legion Field, a public sports venue. This routine maintenance keeps the scoreboard operational for events and users.
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Counterparty:
Daktronics, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Legion Field
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Item number:Item #43
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham, Jefferson County, and Vestavia Hills will jointly improve Sicard Hollow Road. The specific budget and timeline are not detailed in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County, City of Vestavia Hills
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Location:
Sicard Hollow Road from Blue La
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Item number:Item #44
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City grants Southern Light the right to install fiber-optic cables across Birmingham, potentially expanding broadband access to neighborhoods. Non-exclusive license allows competing providers to pursue similar infrastructure.
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Counterparty:
Southern Light, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #45
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$5K
Council approves public advertising spend to recognize MLK Day and Black History Month in the local newspaper. Part of routine city communications budget.
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Counterparty:
JEL Holding Company, Inc., dba Birmingham Times
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #46
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$9K
Settles outstanding hotel invoice from 2015. Balance completes payment for prior city event accommodations.
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Counterparty:
The Westin Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Birmingham
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Item number:Item #47
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$35K
Birmingham commits up to $35,000 per year for three years to the Architectural Foundation. The item was not on consent agenda, suggesting Council wanted public discussion before approval.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Architectural Foundation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #48
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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Total cost:
$49K
City commits $48,862.60 to replace ornamental and vinyl chain-link fences and gates at Sloss Furnaces, a major historic and cultural landmark. Improves site appearance and security without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Moore's Fence Contractors, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Sloss Furnaces
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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