council
Birmingham
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda items
63
51 consent · 12 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$2.1M
25 items with amounts
Business
Regular Agenda (12)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Dr. Mike E. McLemore, Executive Director of Birmingham Baptist Association
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: March 25 - June 3, 2014
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Item number:Item #56
$
Total cost:
$120K
City spends $119,507 on Trinity Medical Center incentive
City commits nearly $120K in general fund reserves to support Trinity Medical Center under an incentive agreement, drawing down available budget balance.
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Counterparty:
Trinity Medical Center
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #57
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Mayor authorized to sign redevelopment deal with University Flats Development Gr
City approves partnership to build 104 apartments in two phases. Project brings new housing and potential economic activity to Birmingham, though terms and timeline remain sparse in this agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
University Flats Development Group, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #58
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City supports Norwood Market at Trolley Stop, June-September 2014
Council backs the recurring farmers market on Norwood Boulevard as serving public interest. Runs June 14–September 28, 2014.
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Counterparty:
Norwood Market at the Trolley Stop
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Norwood Boulevard
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Item number:Item #59
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Public hearing set June 17: Vacation fee waiver request for SUB2014-00021
A property owner has asked the city to waive the fee required to vacate a street or easement on their land. The council will hear the request at a public hearing June 17 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Public hearing set
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Public hearing:
Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 9:30 a.m.
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Item number:Item #60
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
711 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds
City declares 711 properties blighted by dangerous weeds a public nuisance, triggering notice and likely abatement action. Property owners will be required to clear weeds or face city enforcement and potential liens.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #61
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Expense reimbursement approved for Director of Mayor's Citizens Assistance
Reimburses Don Lupo, Director of the Mayor's Office of Citizens Assistance, for travel expenses to New Orleans, June 17–20, 2014. No cost to taxpayers ($0.00).
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Counterparty:
Don Lupo
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (51)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
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Item number:Item #5
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Item number:Item #6
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Helpmate Ministries renews annual bingo permit for Oak Grove Road
Helpmate Ministries continues operating bingo events on Fridays and Saturdays at 1286 Oak Grove Road to support community programs.
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Counterparty:
Helpmate Ministries
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
1286 Oak Grove Road No. 64, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #7
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Steel City Pops gets permit for pushcart at 8th & 15th
Jim Watkins' mobile food vendor gets approval to operate Steel City Pops pushcart on the south side of 8th Avenue South near 15th Street South.
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Counterparty:
Jim Watkins / Steel City Pops
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
8th Avenue South and 15th Street South; 6th Avenue South
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Item number:Item #8
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Jack Husted approved for itinerant junk dealer permit
City grants Jack Husted a license to operate as a junk dealer in Pelham, Alabama. This permit allows him to legally collect and resell used materials in the area.
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Counterparty:
Jack Husted
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #9
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Helping Hands Transportation gets license for medical transport service
New non-emergency medical transport service approved to operate in Birmingham, expanding ride options for patients needing hospital or clinic trips.
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Counterparty:
Helping Hands Transportation Services
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
2600 - 16th Street North, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #10
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$3K
City sells property to Winton E. Yerby III for $3,224.82
City divests a parcel through quit-claim deed; buyer pays $3,224.82. Removes property from municipal holdings.
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Counterparty:
Winton E. Yerby III
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #11
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$3K
City sells property to Winton E. Yerby III for $2,670.42
City property is transferred to a private buyer. The sale price of $2,670.42 suggests this may be a tax recovery or redemption of a tax-delinquent parcel.
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Counterparty:
Winton E. Yerby III
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #12
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$11K
City sells property to Winton E. Yerby III for $10,662
City transfers ownership of a parcel (Lots 0001, Block 0000) to a private buyer. Proceeds go to the city; deed transfer completes the sale.
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Counterparty:
Winton E. Yerby III
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #13
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$7K
City sells property to Winton E. Yerby III for $6,596
City recovers funds by selling a tax-foreclosed parcel. Property moves back into private ownership and off the city's books.
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Counterparty:
Winton E. Yerby III
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #15
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City hires The Favre Group for 12-month program management
Sole-source contract commits city funds to outside consultant services for one year. Citizens deserve visibility into who is hired and how much taxpayers will pay.
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Counterparty:
The Favre Group, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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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
City hires GCR, Inc. to develop housing needs plan
City is investing in a professional study to identify housing gaps and guide future housing policy. Results will shape how Birmingham addresses affordability and availability.
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Counterparty:
GCR, Inc.
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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 hires Kemp Management Services for 12-month project oversight
City commits to a year-long project management contract with Kemp Management Services. The dollar amount and scope of services are not disclosed in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Kemp Management Services, 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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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with USGS to monitor water flow at two streamgauges
Water-flow data helps predict flooding, track drought, and plan stormwater infrastructure. The city receives federal funding to operate these monitoring stations.
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Counterparty:
U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior (USGS)
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #19
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$20K
Council approves $20K architecture contract for Tom Bradford Park
City hires Dorsey Architects to design improvements for Tom Bradford Park. Project moves to design phase.
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Counterparty:
Dorsey Architects, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #20
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$9K
Green Acres Park: $9,450 architectural services contract awarded
City hires Dorsey Architects to design improvements for Green Acres Park, launching the next phase of the project.
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Counterparty:
Dorsey Architects, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #21
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$350K
City awards $350K contract to Dynamic Civil Solutions for engineering design
City commits $350,000 to engineering, surveying, and operations work with Dynamic Civil Solutions. Specific project scope unclear from agenda text.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$174K
Council approves $173,813 contract with Dynamic Civil Solutions for engineering
City commits $173,813 to Dynamic Civil Solutions for engineering design, surveying, and operations work. Contract details and scope of work are not fully specified in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc.
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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:
$137K
City hires Hoskins Architecture for Maclin Park design, $136,781
Hoskins Architecture will lead design work on Maclin Park, a public recreation project. This sole-source contract brings professional architectural services to shape the park's layout and features.
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Counterparty:
Hoskins Architecture, LLC, Birmingham
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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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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$280K
Council hires Sain Associates for $279.5K construction oversight
City commits to paying Sain Associates for engineering, testing, and project management services. No specific project identified in agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Sain Associates, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #25
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$20K
City awards $20K to Data Works Plus for jail records management system
Jail booking records and fingerprint scanning will be consolidated into a new data interface that tracks demographic information. This affects how police and corrections staff access inmate data and sets standards for what information is tracked and searchable.
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Counterparty:
Data Works Plus, LLC, Greenville, South Carolina
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #26
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$2K
City hires Engineering Design Technologies for East Pinson Valley ADA work
Engineering Design Technologies will design ADA accessibility improvements for East Pinson Valley. This sole-source contract, capped at $1,500, moves toward making the public space compliant with federal disability access requirements.
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Counterparty:
Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
East Pinson Valley
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Item number:Item #27
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💰 Hidden on consent
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$
Total cost:
$3K
City appoints Morgan Title Services for condemned property searches ($2,675)
Enables faster title searches for condemned properties, a key step in the city's process to reclaim blighted land and move it toward redevelopment or demolition.
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Counterparty:
Morgan Title Services, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment executive
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Item number:Item #28
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$28K
City approves $27.5K Flock cameras contract extension
Schoel Consulting Engineers will prepare FEMA flood insurance documentation for Shades Creek area properties. This may affect insurance costs and flood-zone designations for affected residents.
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Counterparty:
Schoel Consulting Engineers, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #29
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💰 Hidden on consent
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$
Total cost:
$15K
Council hires Terracon Consultants for $15K environmental review
City commits $15,000 to environmental consulting for the Intermodal Facility project. The review will determine if contamination or environmental issues could affect the site's use or development timeline.
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Counterparty:
Terracon Consultants, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment executive
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Item number:Item #30
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$4K
Avondale Park: $4,000 for annual car show and movies
City funds free community events in Avondale Park, including an annual car show and outdoor movies for residents.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Avondale Park
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Item number:Item #31
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
City funds $2,000 for Function at the Junction event in Tuxedo
Community event in Tuxedo neighborhood on July 26, 2014. Council directs $2,000 in city funds toward this gathering.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Tuxedo
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Item number:Item #32
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$4K
City spends $4,000 on transportation for Summer Enrichment program at Inglenook
Kids in the Summer Enrichment program at Inglenook Recreation Center will receive transportation support, removing a barrier to participation in summer activities.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #33
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1711 Warrior Road
Unsafe structure designated for demolition to remove public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1711 Warrior Road, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #34
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1441 41st Street
City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Belview Heights. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1441 - 41st Street, Belview Heights, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #35
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Unsafe building at 500 4th Street ordered demolished
Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removes blight from neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
500 - 4th Street, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #36
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 534 4th Street, Pratt City
Unsafe structure at 534 4th Street in Pratt City will be demolished, removing a blighted property and public safety hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
534 - 4th Street and Carport, Pratt City, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #37
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Demolition approved: unsafe building at 740 29th Street S.W.
City will demolish an unsafe structure in your neighborhood, removing a public nuisance and hazard.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
740 - 29th Street S.W. (Front), Birmingham
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Item number:Item #38
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 740 29th St. S.W.
Condemned structure at rear of 740 29th Street S.W. will be demolished to remove a public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
740 - 29th Street S.W. (Rear), Birmingham
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Item number:Item #39
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City to demolish unsafe building at 1108 4th Ave West
Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down, removing blight and hazard from the neighborhood. Clears the way for potential redevelopment.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1108 - 4th Avenue West, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #40
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
$327K
City charges property owner $326K for emergency demolition at 300-10th North
Property owner at 300-10th Street North now owes $326,641 to cover emergency demolition costs for the unsafe commercial building. The city will place a special assessment against the property to recover expenses.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
300 - 10th Street North, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #41
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$151K
Council awards $151K to Covington Flooring for gym floor work
North Birmingham Recreation Center gets a gymnasium floor replacement or repair. The no-bid contract commits $151,096 in city funds to Covington Flooring Company.
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Counterparty:
Covington Flooring Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
North Birmingham Recreation Center
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Item number:Item #42
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$175K
City awards $175K sealcoating contract for 39th Street South
Southeastern Sealcoating will repair pavement and implement traffic calming on 39th Street South. Work improves road safety and condition for residents in that corridor.
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Counterparty:
Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
39th Street South
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Item number:Item #43
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$162K
Council awards $162K to Triple J Construction for One Federal Place sidewalk rep
Sidewalk repairs at One Federal Place will improve pedestrian safety and accessibility downtown. Work begins under competitive contract with the lowest qualified bidder.
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Counterparty:
Triple J Construction LLC.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
One Federal Place
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Item number:Item #44
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards temporary staffing contract to E-Staff
City will use E-Staff to fill short-term staffing needs across departments. Contract runs one year with month-to-month renewal options.
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Counterparty:
E-Staff, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #45
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards temporary staffing contract to E-Staff
City will use E-Staff to fill short-term staffing needs across departments. Contract runs one year with month-to-month renewal options.
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Counterparty:
E-Staff, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #46
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City awards temp staffing contract to Lyons HR, 1 year
Council approved vendor to provide temporary employee services for city departments. Unit prices are on file with the Purchasing Agent; contract auto-renews month-to-month after year one.
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Counterparty:
Lyons HR, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #47
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$14K
Council awards $14,489 storm sewer contract to United Contractor
Storm sewer work at 7701 5th Avenue South improves drainage and reduces flooding risk in that area. Project is funded and ready to begin.
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Counterparty:
United Contractor of Alabama, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
7701 5th Avenue South
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Item number:Item #48
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Progress House Taxicab Service amended operating certificates
Modifies 2011 license for Progress House Taxicab Service to operate up to three cabs as public vehicles in Birmingham. This affects the company's ability to legally operate taxi service for residents.
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Counterparty:
Progress House Taxicab Service
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #49
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham Door to Door cab licenses amended
Amendment to operating permits for a limousine service. Changes to taxi/transportation licensing affect availability and fares for residents using these services.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Door to Door, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #50
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property at 411 8th Terrace W removed from weed-abatement assessment
Owner of 411 8th Terrace W no longer liable for special weed-abatement tax on this property. Removes a code-violation lien tied to noxious weeds.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Location:
411 8th Terrace W
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Item number:Item #51
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement lien placed on 7216 3rd Ave S
City imposes special tax assessment against this property to recover costs of clearing noxious weeds. Property owner receives bill for abatement work already completed.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Location:
7216 3rd Ave S
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Item number:Item #52
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement: 530 5th St removed from special assessment
Property at 530 5th St is cleared from the city's weed-abatement cost recovery program, reducing any special assessment charges to the owner for overgrown vegetation removal.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Location:
530 5TH ST
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Item number:Item #53
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement: 4022 43rd Ave N removed from special assessment
Property at 4022 43rd Ave N is cleared from the city's weed-control special assessment, reducing or eliminating charges to the owner for city abatement work.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Location:
4022 43RD AVE N
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Item number:Item #54
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement: 530 5th St removed from special assessment
Property owner at 530 5th St is no longer liable for the city's weed-abatement special assessment, reducing costs tied to nuisance-property cleanup.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Location:
530 5TH ST
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Item number:Item #55
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$41K
Sole-source: Data Works Plus contract renewed, $41,450/year for 5 years
City commits to $207,250 in software/data services over five years without competitive bidding. Renewal is routine but the sole-source status and multi-year term warrant public visibility.
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Counterparty:
Data Works Plus, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Item number:Item #62
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Status:
no agenda text