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

Nuisance abatement: City clears weeds, costs become property liens

City will clear weeds and other nuisances on specific properties and charge the owners—the cost becomes a lien against the property. Property owners have a right to be heard on their case.

CONSENT ITEM 3. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 347-25, adopted by the Council on March 18, 2025, under which the Council of the City of Birmingham, Alabama authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and A

City funds Be Kind Birmingham for essential services, $4,000

Public funds support community services through Be Kind Birmingham. Sole-source procurement with no public bid process.

Budget amendment: $30K spending increase for Districts 1 and 6

City increases discretionary spending by $10,000 across two districts. District 1 receives $20,000 and District 6 receives $10,000 under state budget amendment authority.

City approves $7,500 agreement with Offender Alumni Association

The city commits $7,500 to support the Offender Alumni Association's work, likely focused on reentry or workforce services for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Amendment increases contract funding by $2,000

Contract amendment raises total spending authorization to $5,500, split between Districts 5 and 6. Details on vendor and purpose are not provided in this item.

Council awards $29,402 to Splawn Construction for library roof repair

Birmingham Central Library gets roof and floor drain repairs completed. Work addresses structural maintenance needed at 2100 Park Place.

Council approves $4,242.80 payment to Affordable Interior Systems for office fur

Routine spending decision on office furniture using general fund dollars. Item on consent agenda.

Council approves Amazon purchase: Canon camera bundle

City buys camera equipment for operational use. Amount and specific departmental purpose not disclosed in available materials.

Council approves Amazon purchase of SD cards and camera accessories

City commits funds for digital storage and photography equipment from Amazon.

Council approves Amazon purchase: carts and grocery bags

City buys equipment for routine operations from Amazon. No direct impact on residents.

City buys $199.96 janitorial supplies from Amazon for Boutwell Auditorium

Routine purchase of cleaning supplies for the city's public auditorium, paid from the general fund.

Fire Rescue field supplies: $1,406.62 to Amazon Capital Services

Routine purchase of field supplies for the Fire and Rescue Department. Funded from general budget.

Fire Department buys REALITi Pro training software for $17,386

Birmingham Fire & Rescue upgrades simulation training tools. Improves firefighter readiness through realistic scenario practice.

Fire & Rescue buys medical supplies from Global Equipment for $324

Routine purchase of medical supplies for the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Department.

City buys wardrobe for Capital Projects Department from Groupe Lacasse ($991)

Routine office furniture purchase on consent agenda. City approves $991.20 spending from capital improvement funds.

City Hall Land Bank flooring replacement, $15,639 to Interfaceservices

City Hall Land Bank gets new flooring (includes removal of old flooring). Project funded from general budget.

Fire department buys $2,648 of firefighting equipment

Fire & Rescue Department purchases equipment to maintain readiness and safety capabilities.

Council approves $11K printing contract with Precision Graphics for 80,000-piece

City spending $11,006 on a large-scale print and mail campaign. Details of the mailing's purpose are not disclosed in this item.

City approves $17,483 for Threat Advice Software license

City commits funds from the general fund to purchase Threat Advice Software from SHI International Corporation. No competitive bidding was used for this procurement.

Capital Projects buys bookcase from Strickland Paper for $568

Routine furniture purchase using capital improvement funds. Vendor receives payment for one bookcase through no-bid procurement.

Council approves $978.69 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

Capital Projects Department gets new office furniture. Routine procurement on competitive bid.

Fire Department purchases 2 storage containers from United Rentals for $8,200

General fund spending on equipment storage for Fire & Rescue operations.

Council approves expense reimbursements for city officials

Itemized reimbursements for appointed and elected officials' business expenses from the general fund. Citizens can see what public money goes to cover official travel, meals, and other costs of conducting city business.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' work-related travel, meals, and other reimbursable expenses are reviewed and paid from the general fund. This routine approval ensures transparency in how public dollars reimburse employee spending.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to access advance funds for work-related expenses. No dollar amount specified.

City approves $10K contract with Alabama Power Company (3 years)

City will spend up to $10,000 over three years for unspecified services from Alabama Power Company. Details on what services are provided are incomplete.

City approves $7,500 agreement with Holy Family Catholic Academy

City will spend $7,500 in public funds with Holy Family Catholic Academy under a new agreement. The title description is incomplete, so the specific purpose of this spending is unclear from available information.

City approves $12,035 Bosch crash-data upgrade from Crash Data Group

City purchases equipment upgrade to improve crash investigation capabilities. Funding comes from general fund.