Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds on their land. This enforces a 2012 Council decision to hold owners accountable for blight cleanup.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds from neglected properties and bills owners. Unpaid assessments may result in tax liens or foreclosure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City places cost of clearing noxious weeds on property owners to enforce blight cleanup. Property owners will receive assessment bills for abatement work declared under 2011 ordinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. Owners can face fines if they don't pay or complete cleanup themselves.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The abatement program targets blight and public safety hazards on abandoned or neglected parcels.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing set

Property owners assessed for weed-removal costs on their land may face liens or collection actions. Details on affected parcels and cost amounts are needed to understand your liability.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special tax charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from blighted lots. This is a collection mechanism for abatement work already declared necessary under prior city action.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs: Special assessment levied on blighted properties

City charges property owners for removal of dangerous weeds; costs recover cleanup expenses and incentivize maintenance. Specific properties and amounts are listed in the resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Vacation fee waived for development project SUB2014-00021

City forgoes fee revenue to support a project with expected economic benefits. Details on the project location and scope are not provided in the agenda.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $54K

Budget amendment: $54,494 shifted to computer equipment

City is reallocating capital funds from other projects to purchase IMS computer equipment. This redirects spending already approved in the capital budget.

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

· Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $130K

City spends $129,792 state grant on Sidewalk Master Plan

State grant funds sidewalk improvements citywide through ALDOT's master planning effort. Project identifies and prioritizes pedestrian safety upgrades across Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: PEP - Sidewalk Master Plan (ALDOT) 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $12K

Budget amendment: $12,062 for 16th Street corridor work

City commits $12,062 to PEP funding for 16th Street corridor improvements through ALDOT. Transfers $3,015 from 14th Street project to support the work.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: Mixed 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $309K

City commits $308,730 federal grant to Birmingham Police Department

Federal Justice Assistance Grant funds support police operations and public safety initiatives. This 2014 grant award is now being formally budgeted for deployment.

👥 Counterparty: Police Department 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: $4K

General Fund amendment: $3,673 reimbursement to Equipment Management

General Fund receives $3,673 reimbursement credited to non-capital equipment. Routine budget adjustment to reflect income received.

👥 Counterparty: Equipment Management 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $22K

City sets aside $21,743 for vehicle replacement

Reimbursement funding covers a damaged vehicle in the city fleet. The expense comes from insurance or damage recovery, not taxpayer appropriation.

👥 Counterparty: Equipment Management - Vehicles 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $160K

Budget amendment: $160K redirected to Steris sidewalk improvements

City redirects street-improvement funds to sidewalk work at the Steris facility. Improves pedestrian access in that area.

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

· Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $8K

Council shifts $8,000 from District 1 PIC Projects to Riley Neighborhood

District 1 PIC project funds redirected to Riley Neighborhood. This reallocates Council-managed capital improvement resources between districts on the consent agenda.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: Riley Neighborhood (partial)

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City sells property to Iberia Bank for $3,109

City conveys land parcel to Iberia Bank in exchange for $3,109. Clears city-held property from public inventory.

👥 Counterparty: Iberia Bank 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $2K

City sells two lots to Vincent E. Williams for $2,212.38

City property at Lots 0001-0002, Block 0006 transfers to private ownership. Removes two parcels from municipal inventory.

👥 Counterparty: Vincent E. Williams 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $59K

Sales tax assessment: $59,447.40 against Books Beans and Candles MS

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local business operator. The assessment covers multiple tax periods through December.

👥 Counterparty: Mitchell P. Hagood 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City assesses $1,668 sales tax against Rags Bar and Grill

The city is collecting unpaid sales tax from the restaurant and its owner. This is part of routine tax enforcement to ensure all businesses remit required taxes.

👥 Counterparty: Rags Bar and Grill, Inc. and Robert J. Lorino 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves public funding for Business Alliance luncheon

City declares the Birmingham Business Alliance luncheon on September 12 serves a public purpose, likely making it eligible for city support or use of public facilities. The decision establishes which private events qualify for official city backing.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Business Alliance 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, East Ballroom

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds District 5 Fun Day at Railroad Park

City commits public funds to support a community event in District 5. Held October 19, 2014 at Railroad Park.

👥 Counterparty: District 5 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Railroad Park

· Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Community Policing Award banquet at Birmingham Sheraton

The city is spending general fund money to host an awards banquet for community policing and revitalization on September 20, 2014. The cost and specific purpose of the event are not disclosed in this item.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Birmingham Sheraton Hotel

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council discretionary fund: grants to community organizations

City Council distributes public money to various local organizations for community services and programs. Check the full agenda to see which groups received funding and how much.

👥 Counterparty: various organizations 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $537

City approves $537 travel reimbursement for neighborhood leader

Reimburses Gerri Robinson, a Fairview Neighborhood Association member, for attending a 2014 national conference in Houston. Part of routine consent-agenda spending decisions.

👥 Counterparty: Fairview Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Fairview

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City funds $1,218 conference trip for neighborhood leader

Public funds pay for George Lee of Spring Lake Neighborhood Association to attend a national housing conference in Houston, using general city budget.

👥 Counterparty: Spring Lake Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City funds $1,500 for Party With a Purpose event

The city is spending $1,500 from its general fund to help pay for a community event. This is a routine spending decision on consent.

👥 Counterparty: Party With a Purpose 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $178

Council approves $178.49 computer repair for Jones Valley neighborhood group

Jones Valley Neighborhood Association's computer restored using public funds. This sole-source purchase ensures the neighborhood group can continue operations.

👥 Counterparty: Computer Solutions of Alabama, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $245

Council approves $245 computer repair for Spring Lake Neighborhood Association

City spends public funds to fix the neighborhood association's computer. Routine vendor payment.

👥 Counterparty: Computer Solutions of Alabama, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

Council allocates $1,000 to Birmingham Multicultural Association for Internation

City supports community arts and cultural celebration featuring music, dance, art, and food from around the world.

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

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $200

Council approves $200 for meeting announcement signs

Routine purchase of materials to notify residents about council meetings.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

City spends $10K to replace Brummitt Heights entrance sign

Neighborhood gets refreshed gateway marker funded from general city budget. Small public works project in Brummitt Heights community.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Brummitt Heights

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

City spends $10,000 on Huffman neighborhood entrance sign

Huffman neighborhood gets a new entrance sign marking the community. This is routine neighborhood improvement spending from the city's general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Huffman neighborhood 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Huffman

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City spends $3,200 on Wylam neighborhood entrance sign

Wylam gets a new entrance sign marking the neighborhood. A small investment in neighborhood identity and wayfinding.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Wylam

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $280

Council spends $280 for table at KBBC luncheon event

City is using public funds to purchase a table at a private organization's luncheon. The item declares this a "public purpose," but provides no detail on who KBBC is or what the event supports.

👥 Counterparty: KBBC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $105

City spends $105 on three tickets to KBBC luncheon

City funds a social event to support KBBC's work. This is routine community engagement spending.

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

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

City spends $500 on food for Gate City 2015 Love Fest

City funds community event catering. Low-dollar routine spending on public celebration.

👥 Counterparty: Gate City 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City awards $2,000 to support 2014 Artwalk fundraising

City spending $2,000 from the general fund to help organize Artwalk, a September 5-6 event showcasing Birmingham's emerging artists and promoting the community.

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

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City funds $3K in arts and field trips for Booker T. Washington K-8

Students at Booker T. Washington K-8 gain access to cultural arts assemblies, field trips, and materials. The one-time purchase supports enrichment programming at the school.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Booker T. Washington K-8 School

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,000 to South Park Baptist Church for Germania Park meetings

Public funds support neighborhood group gatherings at a private church facility. Establishes public purpose for ongoing facility partnerships.

👥 Counterparty: South Park Baptist Church 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $1K

City pays Evergreen Baptist Church $1,000 for neighborhood meetings space

The city sets aside $1,000 from general funds to rent meeting space at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church for the Evergreen Neighborhood Association—a small public subsidy to support grassroots civic engagement.

👥 Counterparty: Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Evergreen

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $750

Council spends $750 on banquet tables for community policing event

City funds seating at a September community policing and revitalization banquet, a routine spend from the general fund for event logistics.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1014 Graymont Avenue unsafe; demolition approved

Property at 1014 Graymont Avenue will be demolished after council determination it poses a public hazard. Clearing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and may open land for future reuse.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1014 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 920 4th Terrace West

A deteriorated structure deemed unsafe will be removed from the neighborhood, reducing blight and hazards to nearby residents and properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 920 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 348 Irving Street

Condemned property in Sherman Heights will be torn down to remove blight and public safety hazard. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment or community recovery in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 348 Irving Street

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 120 Maple Avenue to be demolished

The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Pratt City. Removal clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 120 Maple Avenue, Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

1217 Avenue H marked unsafe; city orders demolition

Building in Ensley neighborhood deemed a public nuisance and health hazard. Demolition removes blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1217 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 929 Columbia Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 929 Columbia Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 920 22nd Street, Ensley

Building declared public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blighted structure from Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 920 - 22nd Street, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1321 47th Street ordered demolished

City removes a hazardous structure from Belview Heights neighborhood, reducing blight and public safety risks in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1321 - 47th Street and Carport, Belview Heights, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 310 Avenue V, Pratt City

Unsafe structure at this Pratt City address will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 310 Avenue V and Garage, Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $604K

Council awards $604K roof contract to Alabama Roofing

Ensley Park Recreation Center gets new roof as part of city capital repairs. Project keeps the facility operational for community use.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Ensley Park Recreation Center

· Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $44K

City awards $44K to Allen Contracting for Cooper Green Park restroom renovation

Public restrooms at Cooper Green Park will be renovated, improving facilities for park visitors. Allen Contracting won the competitive bid with the lowest cost.

👥 Counterparty: Allen Contracting Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $229K

Council awards $228.5K contract to renovate Stockham Park

Stockham Park receives $228,529 in renovation work through a competitive bid process. Project will improve public park amenities for nearby residents.

👥 Counterparty: Coston General Contractors Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Stockham Park

· Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $85K

Council awards $85K to A.G. Gaston for Bessie Estell Park renovation

Park upgrades improve recreational access and neighborhood quality. Project scope and timeline not specified in materials.

👥 Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Construction Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $234K

Council approves $234,500 gym floor replacement at Ensley Park

Ensley Park Recreation Center's gymnasium gets a new wood floor, improving facilities for community sports and events. Project funded through capital improvements.

👥 Counterparty: Covington Flooring Co. Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Ensley Park Recreation Center, Hooper

· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $180K

Roosevelt City Park renovation contract awarded to Sprouse Construction for $179

Roosevelt City Park gets $179,930 in renovations under a competitive contract with Richard Sprouse Construction Inc. Improvements enhance the neighborhood's public recreation space and quality of life.

👥 Counterparty: Richard Sprouse Construction Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Roosevelt City Park

· Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards 1-year security contract to Dynamic Security

City facilities will receive on-demand temporary security services through competitive contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Dynamic Security, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $25K

City approves $24,677 in refunds

Five residents or entities are receiving refunds totaling $24,677. These reimbursements clear overpayments or credits owed to the public.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff travel, supplies, and other business costs are paid promptly.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council increases employee registration expense allowance

City employees will receive higher reimbursement for professional registration costs. The increase comes from the general fund budget.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursement for employees

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they've paid out of pocket. The city covers authorized travel, supplies, and other job costs.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees receive advance payments for authorized work expenses from the general fund. Ensures staff can cover costs upfront before reimbursement processing.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City honors Volunteers in Police Service with 2014 appreciation ceremony

Recognition ceremony celebrates community volunteers who support police operations. Reinforces partnership between residents and law enforcement.

👥 Counterparty: Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Proclamation

· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City gains right to improve Amtrak Station property under CSX agreement

City can now proceed with improvements to the Amtrak Station, a key transit hub. No public funding amount disclosed, but the agreement clears the way for facility upgrades on CSX-owned land.

👥 Counterparty: CSX Transportation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Amtrak Station

· Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City extends lobbying contract with Master Solutions, LLC

City renews government relations services with Daryl Perkins to represent Birmingham's interests at the state level. This is a sole-source contract amendment.

👥 Counterparty: Daryl Perkins, d/b/a Master Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall cafeteria contract awarded to Redeaux's Sandwich Shoppe

Redeaux's will operate the City Hall cafeteria under a new agreement that grants the vendor a license to use the space. The terms likely include rent/revenue sharing with the city.

👥 Counterparty: Redeaux's, LLC d/b/a Redeaux's Sandwich Shoppe 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $204K

Landfill contract: $204K change order to Saiia Construction

City commits additional $204,000 to ongoing landfill expansion work at New Georgia Unit 1. Change orders on multi-year contracts can signal scope growth or cost overruns that affect future municipal budgets.

👥 Counterparty: Saiia Construction Company LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: New Georgia Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Unit 1, Phase 2

· Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $15K

Police hires American Behavioral EAP for psych evaluations, $15K

Police Department contracts with consultant to conduct psychological evaluations of 80 candidates, ensuring fitness for duty before hiring decisions are finalized.

👥 Counterparty: American Behavioral EAP, LLC, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 346 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of blighted properties face notice-to-cure orders for weed abatement; failure to act triggers code enforcement and possible fines or demolition. Protects neighborhood appearance and public health.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #84 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: $550K

Council shifts $550K from gym floors to roof repairs at recreation centers

Budget reallocation delays gym floor replacements to prioritize urgent roof repairs at recreation facilities. Affects timeline for facility upgrades citywide.

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

· Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City sells property to Regions Bank for $1,712

City receives $1,712 from sale of city-owned lot to Regions Bank. Removes property from city inventory.

👥 Counterparty: Regions Bank 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $8K

City funds $7,575 bus shelter at Lexington & 7th in Wylam

New bus shelter improves transit access in the Wylam neighborhood. Project requires city matching funds for regional transit infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: corner of Lexington Street and 7th Avenue, Wylam

· Item number:Item #92 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' out-of-pocket work expenses get reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff are made whole for business travel, meals, and supplies.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution