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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 · 74 agenda items · 3 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

Birmingham City Council considered a pair of major fleet purchases — 20 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrid vehicles from Limbaugh Motors for $654,414.60 and 10 Isuzu NPR-HD landscape trucks from Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham for $808,750 — alongside a $465,247.39 payment to Thompson Tractor Company for a Caterpillar D8T powertrain and hydraulic rebuild. The council also weighed agreements authorizing the Mayor to partner with Jefferson County Greenways Foundation to operate Ruffner Mountain Nature Center and with ZOOM Motorsports to host an Indy Racing League event May 2–4, 2025, plus a $49,472 contract with Trawick Contractors to replace exit stairs at the David Vann Municipal Justice Center. Board appointments were also on the table, including five seats on the Birmingham Planning Commission and three non-affiliated members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The council additionally handled 19 budget items, 14 routine contracts, 7 public safety matters, and a range of other consent business.

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Votes (3)

passed #1651 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 60 items
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Sams Up, LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Up-Down Arcade Bar, 113 13th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Birmingham, to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club, under which A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club will provide extended l named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Birmingham, to execute and deliver an agreement with the Birmingham Board of Education, in an amount not to exceed $16,500.00 to provide the following goods and services for the b named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Birmingham, to execute and deliver an agreement with Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc., under which Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc., will provide educational material, communit named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and Children's Village, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00, under which Children's Village, Inc. will provide services to the City by providing named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center ("Lovelady") in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to allow Lovelady to provide services to the City by providing skills named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, with Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama ("Girls, Inc.") to allow Girls, Inc. to provide goods and services to the poor and need named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and P.E.E.R., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $9,500.00, under which P.E.E.R., Inc. will provide services to the City by providing a farmer's market t named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SHI International Corp. ("SHI") to purchase DocuSign software and services for a period not to exceed one year and authorizing the City, pursuant to §41-16-51(a)(18), Code of named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 18. Amended A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Equipment Finance Agreement with Navitas Credit Corp., under which Navitas will provide financing to Traffic and Parking Control Co., dba TAPCO, for parking equipment tha named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Vulcan Park Foundation, Inc. dba Vulcan Park and Museum in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, to allow Vulcan Park and Museum, Inc. to provide community based edu named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and Woodlawn United, Inc. under which Woodlawn United, Inc. will provide homeowner rehabilitation services to residents, wo named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ZOOM Motorsports, under which Zoom shall manage and host the Indy Racing League event scheduled for May 2 through May 4, 2025, and for said services the City shall provide inc named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 23. AMENDED A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00, and execute contracts with the Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. to allow Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. to provide services to the City of Bir named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to accept and cause to be recorded, for and as the act of the City, a quitclaim deed to convey the property from Vulcan Trail Foundation, Inc. to the City for the price of $10.00, with the p named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney, to settle the workers' compensation claim brought by a Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service employee against the City arising from alleged on-the-job injuries sustained while performing his duties as named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney, to settle the workers' compensation claim brought by a Communications employee against the City arising from alleged on-the-job injuries sustained while performing her duties as an employee of th named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution, pursuant to Section 100 of the Constitution of the State of Alabama, and the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, authorizing the City Attorney, to settle the City of Birmingham's claim named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of HiTouch Business Services, LLC, LaVergne, Tennessee, for general office supplies, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for various City Department named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approving payment to Clyde Armory, Inc., Athens, Georgia, in the amount of $21,755.28, for firearm suppressors and related accessories, for the City of Birmingham Police Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birm named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to Indoff, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $2,203.00, for the purchase of seven (7) folding chair dollies, for the Boutwell Auditorium, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [Approp named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Inline Electric Supply Company, Birmingham, in the amount of $10,110.00, for the purchase of electrical supplies, for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birm named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Mayer Electric Supply Company, Birmingham, in the amount of $6,396.00, for the purchase of lighting systems, for the Department of Public Works, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $167,979.00, for the purchase of turnout gear dryers, for the Birmingham Fire Department, in accordance with the NNPGov Contr named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $42,918.00, for the purchase of Fire Fighting Equipment, for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department, in accordance with th named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of one (1) office chair in the amount of $725.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Information Ma named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of two (2) lateral file cabinets and installation in the amount of $1,079.46, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing A named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $465,247.39 to purchase a Caterpillar D8T Certified Powertrain and Hydraulic rebuild, which includes, but is not limited to: Replacing eng named in vote
  • [64] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [65] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [66] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [67] CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution finding that the following twenty-nine (29) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said properties and named in vote
  • [68] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [10] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, an Agreement with Jefferson County Greenways Foundation under which Jefferson County Greenways Foundation shall manage and operate Ruffner Mountain Nature Cent named in vote
  • [9] 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 named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $7,500.00, from City Council District 8 Discretionary Projects and appropriating $7,500.00 to the Museum of Art Department for consent default
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $6,000.00, from District 2 Discretionary Funds and appropriating $6,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 031 Neighborh consent default
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Birmingham Aids Outreach, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to allow Birmingham Aids Outreach, Inc. to provide direct services, vital resources, and suppo consent default
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Kid One Transport System, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, to allow Kid One Transport System, Inc. to provide transportation to medical, dental, and ment consent default
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Renew Birmingham to allow Renew Birmingham to empower single mothers by fostering a strong sense of community, offering practical guidance in key areas of life, an consent default
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for an agreement with the Birmingham Botanical Society, Inc. for the purpose of providing community based educational workshops, exhibits, and present consent default
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for an agreement with the Birmingham Zoo, Inc. to provide support for the construction, design and installation of graphics for the Birmingham Zoo's n consent default
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right Of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby F I F Holdings, LLC is allowed to install one (1) awning, for the purpose of an awning replacement. The structure will project from the consent default
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right Of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby Magnolia Point, LLC is allowed to install one (1) blade sign, for the purpose of a new seafood restaurant. The structure will project fr consent default
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Trawick Contractors, Inc., 4740 Powell Avenue South, Birmingham, in the amount of $49,472.00 for the David Vann Municipal Justice Center Exit Stair Replacement, located at 801 17th Street No consent default
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving payment to 4imprint, Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the purchase of awards, trophies, and personal recognition products, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) consent default
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving payment to 9 to 5 Seating, Hawthorne, California, for the purchase of six (6) office chairs in the amount of $3,243.24, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Fire Department, consent default
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for office furniture, in the amount of $238,167.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Fire Depart consent default
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution approving payment to Emergency Equipment Professionals, South Haven, Mississippi, in the amount of $10,071.00, for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department, in accordanc consent default
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving payment to Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham, for wreck repair(s) on vehicle number 122204 in the amount of $4,492.90, vehicle number 184384 in the amount of $1,973.70 and vehicle number 214317 in the amount of consent default
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to Jones & Barlett Learning, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, for the purchase of twenty (20) NVA: Fire & Emergency Services Instructor 3E with Advance Access, in the amount of $1,637.99, at unit prices on file in consent default
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to Limbaugh Motors, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of three (3) 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrids, in the amount of $32,720.73 each for a total cost of $98,162.19, at unit prices on file in the office of the As consent default
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to Limbaugh Motors, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of twenty (20) 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrids, in the amount of $32,720.73 each for a total cost of $654,414.60, at unit prices on file in the office of the consent default
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to Lindsey Office Furnishing, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of four (4) office chairs, in the amount of $1,438.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Equipmen consent default
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to Truckworx Holding Co, LLC dba Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham, Birmingham, for the purchase of ten (10) New/Unused 2026 Isuzu NPR-HD Gas Crew Cab Landscape Trucks at $80,875.00 each for a total cost of $808, consent default
  • [61] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving payment to WS Acquisition, LLC dba Western Shelter Mobility Systems., Eugene, Oregon, in the amount of $33,671.12, for the purchase of sleeping quarters, for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department, in accordance w consent default
  • [62] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
  • [63] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1652 official minutes · high
Re: #69. ITEM 31. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Birmingham Planning Commission; one (1) member to fill the unex… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1653 official minutes · high
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9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (14)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Major W. Burrell, Pastor, Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Pro-Tempore Wardine Alexander
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: December 3 - 17, 2024
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (60)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

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