council
Birmingham
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda items
74
60 consent · 14 regular
Votes
3
minutes text
Total dollars
$2.0M
34 items with amounts
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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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
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#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
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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)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Major W. Burrell, Pastor, Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Pro-Tempore Wardine Alexander
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: December 3 - 17, 2024
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: December 23, 2024 – March 11, 2025
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Item number:Item #69
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Council appoints five members to Planning Commission
Planning Commission members shape zoning decisions, development reviews, and land-use policies that affect neighborhoods citywide.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Planning Commission
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Item number:Item #70
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council appoints three members to Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board members review property disputes and variance requests that affect neighborhood development. These three appointments shape zoning decisions through 2030.
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Counterparty:
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Item number:Item #71
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council appoints 3 members to Zoning Board of Adjustment
These appointments fill vacancies on the board that reviews zoning appeals and variance requests in your neighborhood. Terms run through 2029–2030.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (60)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
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Item number:Item #9
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Other
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Item number:Item #10
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Item number:Item #11
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Liquor license OK'd for Up-Down Arcade Bar on 13th Street
Sams Up, LLC can now serve beer, wine, and spirits at the arcade bar venue downtown. City heard from interested parties before approving.
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Counterparty:
Sams Up, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Liquor license
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Location:
113 13th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
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Item number:Item #12
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to registered owner.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
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Item number:Item #13
$
Total cost:
$8K
Budget amendment: $7,500 shifted to Museum of Art Department
Council reallocates discretionary District 8 funds to boost Museum of Art operations.
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Counterparty:
Museum of Art Department
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #14
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Total cost:
$6K
Budget amendment: $6,000 transfer from District 2 discretionary funds
$6,000 from District 2's discretionary budget is being redirected to a neighborhood fund. This reduces the amount available for District 2 priorities.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #15
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City contracts with A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club for extended services
City partners with Boys & Girls Club to expand after-school and youth programs. Details of funding, scope, and duration not fully disclosed in agenda.
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Counterparty:
A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #16
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$10K
City commits $10K to Birmingham Aids Outreach for direct services
Birmingham Aids Outreach will receive public funding to provide vital HIV/AIDS support services, resources, and care to residents living with HIV and at-risk communities in the city.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Aids Outreach, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #17
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$16K
City approves $16,500 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education
City commits general-fund dollars to provide unspecified goods or services to the school board. The description is incomplete, so the specific impact on residents or schools cannot be determined from this item.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #18
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City contracts with Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies for community education
City approves agreement with nonprofit to provide educational materials and community services. Details on program scope, duration, and budget not available in agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #19
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$2K
City contracts with Children's Village, Inc. for $1,800
City spends $1,800 with Children's Village, Inc. for services; contract awarded without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Children's Village, Inc.
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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:
$5K
City awards $5K contract to Lovelady Center for skills training
City commits $5,000 to Freedom Rain, Inc. (The Lovelady Center) to deliver skills training services.
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Counterparty:
Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center
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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:
$1K
City commits $1,000 to Girls Incorporated for community services
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama will use the funds to provide goods and services to low-income residents in the community.
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Counterparty:
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City authorizes Jefferson County Greenways Foundation to manage Ruffner Mountain
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center operations shift to the nonprofit Jefferson County Greenways Foundation, which will handle day-to-day management and programming.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County Greenways Foundation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
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Item number:Item #23
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$1K
City approves $1K transportation agreement with Kid One Transport System
City contracts with Kid One Transport System to provide medical and dental transportation services for residents. Agreement not to exceed $1,000.
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Counterparty:
Kid One Transport System, Inc.
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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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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$10K
City awards $9,500 to P.E.E.R., Inc. for farmer's market services
City spending $9,500 for farmer's market programming through a sole-source agreement with P.E.E.R., Inc.
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Counterparty:
P.E.E.R., Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #25
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with Renew Birmingham to support single mothers
City commits to help Renew Birmingham provide community support, mentoring, and life guidance to single mothers in the area.
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Counterparty:
Renew Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #26
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Sole-source DocuSign software license with SHI International Corp.
City will spend unspecified amount on electronic signature software for up to one year. Critical vendor, but dollar amount missing from public record.
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Counterparty:
SHI International Corp.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #27
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Mayor authorized to sign equipment financing agreement with Navitas Credit Corp.
City will secure financing through Navitas Credit Corp. for parking equipment purchased by Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO). Dollar amount not specified in available materials.
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Counterparty:
Navitas Credit Corp.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #28
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$20K
City awards $20,000 to Vulcan Park for community education
Vulcan Park and Museum receives public funding to deliver community-based educational programs. The sole-source agreement bypasses competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Vulcan Park Foundation, Inc. dba Vulcan Park and Museum
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #29
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves homeowner rehabilitation services agreement with Woodlawn United
Woodlawn United will provide home repair assistance to Birmingham residents. Specific dollar amount and scope details were not provided in the agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Woodlawn United, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #30
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves agreement with ZOOM Motorsports for Indy Racing League event
ZOOM Motorsports will manage the Indy Racing League event May 2–4, 2025. The city will provide support for the event, bringing racing competition and economic activity to the area.
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Counterparty:
ZOOM Motorsports
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #31
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$20K
City spends $20K with Botanical Society for education workshops
City funds community educational programs through partnership with Birmingham Botanical Society for workshops and exhibits.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Botanical Society, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #32
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$6K
City funds Birmingham Folk Festival contract for $6,500
City spends $6,500 from the general fund to contract with Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. for cultural programming and community events.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #33
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$40K
City spends $40K on Birmingham Zoo graphics design
City commits general funds to support zoo signage and graphics work. Project details incomplete in agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Zoo, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #34
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10
City accepts $10 property donation from Vulcan Trail Foundation
City receives a land donation from Vulcan Trail Foundation via quitclaim deed. Specific property location and intended use not provided in the agenda text.
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Counterparty:
Vulcan Trail Foundation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Private
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #35
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Right-of-way license: F I F Holdings awning replacement
Business allowed to install replacement awning on public sidewalk. Routine permit for private use of city right-of-way.
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Counterparty:
F I F Holdings, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Right-of-way easement
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Item number:Item #36
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Magnolia Point LLC: blade sign permit for seafood restaurant
New seafood restaurant gets permission to install a projecting blade sign in public right-of-way. Sign placement requires city approval to ensure public safety and street aesthetics.
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Counterparty:
Magnolia Point, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Right-of-way easement
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Item number:Item #37
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City settles workers' compensation claim with fire employee
A Birmingham firefighter's on-the-job injury claim is being resolved through settlement. The terms and amount were not disclosed in the item title.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service employee
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #38
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City settles workers' comp claim with Communications employee
City attorney resolves on-the-job injury claim brought by Communications Department employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Communications employee (worker)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #39
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💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City settles legal claim (details withheld)
The City Attorney is authorized to settle a claim against the city. The claim amount and counterparty are not disclosed in this consent-agenda item.
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Counterparty:
unknown
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Settlement
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Item number:Item #40
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$49K
Sole-source: Stair replacement at Justice Center, $49.5K to Trawick
City commits $49,472 to replace exit stairs at the David Vann Municipal Justice Center without competitive bidding. The single-vendor selection is flagged for public transparency.
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Counterparty:
Trawick Contractors, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
801 17th Street North, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #41
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
HiTouch Business Services wins competitive bid for office supplies
City buys routine office supplies through competitive bidding. HiTouch wins the contract at unit prices negotiated with the Purchasing Office.
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Counterparty:
HiTouch Business Services, LLC, LaVergne, Tennessee
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #42
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves 1-year no-bid award contract with 4imprint for trophies and recogn
General fund spending on employee/community recognition items without competitive bidding. Specific dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
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Counterparty:
4imprint, Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #43
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$3K
Fire Department buys 6 office chairs from 9 to 5 Seating for $3,243
Routine equipment purchase for Fire Department operations using general fund dollars. No direct impact on residents.
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Counterparty:
9 to 5 Seating, Hawthorne, California
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #44
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$238K
Council approves $238K furniture purchase for Fire Department
Fire Department receives office furniture upgrade. Purchase uses no-bid procurement at unit prices determined by city purchasing office.
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Counterparty:
Affordable Interior Systems, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appropriation
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Item number:Item #45
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$22K
City approves $21,755 for firearm suppressors from Clyde Armory
Police department purchases noise-reduction equipment for firearms. Suppressors reduce noise exposure for officers during training and field operations.
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Counterparty:
Clyde Armory, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #46
·
🚨 Emergency action
✨
$
Total cost:
$10K
Fire department buys breathing apparatus from Emergency Equipment Professionals
Funds new self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighter safety during rescue and fire operations.
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Counterparty:
Emergency Equipment Professionals, South Haven, Mississippi
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #47
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$4K
City pays Huffstutler Paint and Body $6,466.60 for vehicle repairs
City approves payment for wreck repairs on three municipal vehicles using general fund money.
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Counterparty:
Huffstutler Paint and Body
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Birmingham
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Item number:Item #48
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Council approves $2,203 purchase of chair dollies for Boutwell Auditorium
Boutwell Auditorium gets equipment to move chairs more easily during events and setup.
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Counterparty:
Indoff, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #49
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10K
City pays Inline Electric $10,110 for fire department supplies
Fire department restocks electrical supplies needed for equipment maintenance and emergency operations.
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Counterparty:
Inline Electric Supply Company, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #50
·
🚨 Emergency action
✨
$
Total cost:
$2K
City pays $1,637.99 to Jones & Bartlett for fire training materials
City purchases instructor training resources for fire and emergency services personnel.
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Counterparty:
Jones & Barlett Learning, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #51
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$98K
City buys 3 Toyota RAV4 hybrids from Limbaugh Motors for $98,162
City adds 3 fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles to its fleet. Purchase is on a no-bid contract at unit prices approved by the city purchasing office.
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Counterparty:
Limbaugh Motors, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #52
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$654K
City buys 20 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids from Limbaugh Motors for $654K
City fleet adds 20 hybrid vehicles for municipal operations, reducing fuel costs and emissions. Purchase funded from general fund at $32,721 per unit.
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Counterparty:
Limbaugh Motors, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Birmingham
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Item number:Item #53
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$1K
Council approves $1,438 office chair purchase from Lindsey Office Furnishing
General fund spending on equipment for city operations. No direct impact on residents.
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Counterparty:
Lindsey Office Furnishing, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #54
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$6K
Council pays Mayer Electric $6,396 for DPW lighting systems
City purchases lighting systems for public works operations from local Birmingham vendor.
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Counterparty:
Mayer Electric Supply Company, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #55
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$168K
City buys turnout gear dryers for fire department from North American Fire Equip
Birmingham Fire Department gets new equipment to maintain protective gear. Competitive purchase ensures value for taxpayer funds.
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Counterparty:
North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #56
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$43K
City approves $42,918 fire-fighting equipment purchase
Birmingham Fire and Rescue gets new equipment funded from the general budget.
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Counterparty:
North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #57
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$725
City approves $725 office chair purchase from Strickland Paper
General fund spending on office furniture for city operations.
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Counterparty:
Strickland Paper Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
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Item number:Item #58
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$1K
City approves $1,079 file cabinets purchase from Strickland
Routine purchase of office furniture for city operations from local vendor using general funds.
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Counterparty:
Strickland Paper Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #59
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$465K
City pays $465K to Thompson Tractor for heavy equipment rebuild
Maintenance of city's Caterpillar D8T bulldozer through engine and hydraulic rebuild. Keeps essential equipment operational for infrastructure and land projects.
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Counterparty:
Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #60
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$81K
Council buys 10 landscape trucks from Truckworx for $808,750
City purchases 10 new Isuzu NPR-HD trucks for parks/grounds maintenance. Investment in municipal fleet capacity.
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Counterparty:
Truckworx Holding Co, LLC dba Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Birmingham
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Item number:Item #61
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$34K
Fire Department buys $33,671 mobile sleeping quarters from Western Shelter
Fire and Rescue gets new mobile sleeping equipment for stations. Routine equipment purchase on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
WS Acquisition, LLC dba Western Shelter Mobility Systems
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #62
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials
Council reviews and approves spending by appointed officials from the general fund. Citizens can see how public money is being used for official operations and travel.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #63
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves expense accounts for elected and appointed officials
Sets spending rules and limits for mayor, council members, and city appointees. Determines what official business expenses are reimbursable from tax dollars.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #64
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Itemized reimbursements for travel, meals, and other work-related expenses incurred by city staff. These claims are routine monthly business paid from the general fund.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #65
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Itemized employee expenses (travel, equipment, supplies) are reimbursed from the city budget. Citizens fund these operational costs through taxes.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #66
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be reimbursed for travel, supplies, and other job costs.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #67
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City declares 29 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds
Property owners will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city abatement action. Overgrown lots can harbor pests, reduce safety, and lower nearby property values.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #68
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Status:
no agenda text