Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #5 📄 Status: no agenda text

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - July 2015

· Item number:Item #10 $ Total cost: $10K

Ensley Park: $9,538 shifted from ballfield to renovation work

Redirects capital funds within Ensley Park to prioritize renovation projects over ballfield improvements. Reflects shifting maintenance priorities for the neighborhood park.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $252K

Police gets $252.5K federal grant for explosive-detection dogs

Police Department receives federal funding to operate a National Explosives Canine Team, enhancing public safety at transportation hubs and city events. No local tax dollars required for this program.

👥 Counterparty: Transportation Security Administration 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $90K

Budget amendment: $89,641 shift in Community Development grant

Reallocates federal disaster recovery funds between budget categories. Ensures grant money reaches intended projects without losing federal dollars.

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

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $105K

City hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for 1st Ave engineering design, $105,200

Engineering and surveying work on 1st Avenue will guide street improvements or infrastructure changes affecting that corridor. The sole-source contract means no competitive bidding was used.

👥 Counterparty: Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

Sole-source: Engineering Design Technologies hired for $12,560 Car Wash design

City Garage Car Wash will get new electrical and plumbing design work, funded through this procurement. Sole-source contract avoids competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Steel City Jazz Festival: organizer changes from Steel City Jazz Festival LLC to

The city is updating who runs the annual Steel City Jazz Festival. The event organizer is changing from Steel City Jazz Festival LLC to Empowerment Incorpora.

👥 Counterparty: Empowerment Incorpora 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City approves Village Creek Linear Park and Trail agreement with state

Federal grant funding will support a new linear park and trail system along Village Creek, adding public green space and recreation opportunities for residents.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama / Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Village Creek

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

First Avenue North streetscape gets federal funding for upgrades

Federal grant will fund sidewalk, lighting, and street improvements on First Avenue North. Project enhances pedestrian safety and neighborhood appeal in downtown Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: First Avenue North

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City secures federal grant for Birmingham Intermodal Facility

Federal transportation funding will improve the intermodal facility on Morris Avenue, enhancing connections between transit modes and supporting regional mobility.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Morris Av

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Western Area Communities Framework Plan

City adopts long-term development strategy for Five Points West, Smithfield, and West End. Plan guides future zoning decisions, investment priorities, and neighborhood revitalization in three west-side communities.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Five Points West, Smithfield, and West End Communities

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏠 Housing Stability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appropriates funds to Birmingham Board of Education

City Council is setting aside money to support Birmingham City Schools students and operations. The dollar amount and specific goods or services are not fully detailed in the agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏠 Housing Stability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appropriates funds to Birmingham Board of Education

City spending on student goods and services. Dollar amount and specific purpose not disclosed in available documents.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $245K

Change Order adds $245K contingency fund to Taylor and Miree construction contra

Increases total contract value by $245,000 to cover unexpected costs during construction. The contingency buffer protects the city from project overruns and potential budget strain.

👥 Counterparty: Taylor and Miree Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: 11 Dexter Avenue Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $24K

Emergency chiller repair: $24,500 contract to B.F. Love Mechanical

Boutwell Auditorium's cooling system required emergency repair to keep the facility operational. The city awarded the contract to the lowest bidder without competitive bidding due to the urgent nature of the failure.

👥 Counterparty: B.F. Love Mechanical Services Inc., Pinson, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Boutwell Auditorium

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor approved to lease/finance equipment for energy project with Banc of Americ

City commits to a sole-source equipment lease/purchase deal funded by bond financing with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for a guaranteed energy project. Details on project scope, equipment type, and cost missing from public record.

👥 Counterparty: Banc of America Public Capital Corp 🏛 Funding source: Bond 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for federal transportation grant

City seeks federal funding to boost transportation and economic development. Grant success could bring new projects and jobs to Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $653

Council reimburses Chattanooga Councilor Rafferty $654 travel expenses

City pays $654 in general funds to cover a councilor's travel to Chattanooga for June 2015.

👥 Counterparty: Kimberly Rafferty 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $20K

City hires REV Birmingham as fiscal agent for $20,000/year

REV Birmingham will handle fiscal management duties for the city. The one-year contract commits $20,000 in general fund dollars to this service.

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

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Bus stop advertising allowed under zoning law change

City amends zoning rules to permit ads on Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority bus stops. Residents will see more advertising in public spaces and transit areas.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

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

City updates investment policy rules

Changes how the city invests and manages public funds. Details of the specific amendments are not fully public yet, but this sets the framework for taxpayer money in city accounts.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Health and Medical Benefits Board

Board members oversee health and medical benefits for city employees and retirees. This appointment fills a vacant seat with a term ending May 31, 2019.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appointment board

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

AT&T sole-source contract: switched Ethernet services, 1 year + month-to-month

City renews network infrastructure services with AT&T on a sole-source basis with no stated price increase or savings. Terms extend one year plus month-to-month renewal, committing public funds to a single vendor.

👥 Counterparty: AT&T, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

AT&T sole-source contract: switched Ethernet services, 1 year + month-to-month

City renews network infrastructure services with AT&T on a sole-source basis with no stated price increase or savings. Terms extend one year plus month-to-month renewal, committing public funds to a single vendor.

👥 Counterparty: AT&T, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: North Birmingham Urban Renewal Plan amendment

City will propose changes to the North Birmingham redevelopment strategy on June 30. The plan guides neighborhood investment and land use decisions affecting residents in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📅 Public hearing: June 30, 2015

· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.2M

City funds $1.2M education partnership for youth camps and workforce training

Birmingham Board of Education will run Camp Birmingham and workforce development programs for youth. The city commits $1.2M annually to expand access to summer camps, fine arts, and vocational job training.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $5K

City reimburses director's travel: $4,768.84 for June conference

Director of Communications April Odom's out-of-state travel expenses (June 19–22, San Francisco) are reimbursed from the general fund. Routine city-staff travel approval, visible to residents for spending accountability.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution