Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

Liquor license application: Burningtree BBQ at 3090 3rd Ave South

Council will vote on whether Burningtree BBQ can serve alcohol at its new location in Suite 102. Approval triggers a hearing for any public objections.

Limousine operating permit granted to Good Good BHM, LLC

Good Good BHM, LLC receives city approval to operate a limousine service from 3911 Richard Arrington Boulevard. The Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience allows commercial transportation operations in Birmingham.

Budget: $14,400 state grant for heritage preservation planning

City receives state funding to support local historic preservation and cultural resource planning through the Certified Local Government program.

Budget amendment: $1.3M transferred from tech services

City is moving $1.3 million from its Information Management Systems and technology professional services budget to other fund uses. The purpose of the transfer is not detailed in the item title.

$252,880 federal grant for energy efficiency programs

City receives federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding to boost local energy efficiency and economic opportunity initiatives for fiscal year 2025.

City funds $12,500 services agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City commits $12,500 from general funds to provide services coordinating with Brown Elementary School. This is routine school-district support spending.

City contracts with Board of Education for $21K in school services

City will spend $21,000 to coordinate services with Birmingham Board of Education, including $7,500 directed to Jackson Olin High School.

Sole-source: DocuSign Enterprise Pro software agreement with Carahsoft

City commits to multi-year DocuSign licensing and support services through Carahsoft. Specific dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda item.

CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 498-23, adopted by the Council on March 21, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to take any and all actions and to execute such documents as are appropriate and necessary to execute for and as the act of said C

City Clerk authorized to publish notices in newspapers

Allows the city to continue publishing required legal notices (bids, ordinances, resolutions) in newspapers. This ensures public notice of city actions and procurement opportunities.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1625 Warrior Road

A building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. This clears a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4617 12th Ave N

A blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 819 78th St S

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1817 Alabama Ave SW

Unsafe structure at 1817 Alabama Avenue SW will be demolished. This removes a public safety hazard and potential blight from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 1544 Warrior Road

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 122 6th Avenue North

Unsafe structure at 122 6th Avenue North will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood. Building has been deemed unsafe and a nuisance.

Demolition order: unsafe building at 8730 2nd Court North

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Removes a hazard and potential blight from the area.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 924 25th Street SW

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removal eliminates blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1613 19th Street, Ensley

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property in the Ensley neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 7401 Queenstown Ave

Property at 7401 Queenstown Avenue has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the building will be demolished to remove blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1614 32nd Ave N

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will be directed. This removes a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1508 1st Court West ordered demolished

City will remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces potential hazards.

City declares 4701 Terrace S unsafe; demolition approved

The building will be torn down after the city determined it poses a public safety risk. This clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 205 Killough Drive ordered demolished

The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The property will be cleared and added to the Land Bank for future redevelopment.

Building at 1920 14th Place SW declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a blighted building in your neighborhood. Property removal is the first step toward clearing tax-delinquent or abandoned sites.

City to demolish unsafe building at 600 64th Street South

The city will remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, eliminating hazards in the neighborhood. Property at 600 64th Street South will be cleared.

5312 Avenue I declared unsafe, ordered demolished

Building at 5312 Avenue I will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted property from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2921 Dawson Avenue SW

Unsafe structure designated for removal. Property at 2921 Dawson Avenue SW, Birmingham 35211 will be demolished after Council determination.

900 3rd Ave W declared unsafe; building to be demolished

City will tear down the condemned building at 900 3rd Avenue West. Removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of building at 356 9th Street West

Unsafe building at 356 9th Street West will be demolished. The property has been declared a public nuisance and hazard.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 5700 2nd Avenue North

Blighted structure at 5700 2nd Avenue North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the path for potential future development or land recovery.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 404 Pittsburg Street

Building declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City declares building at 4112 7th Ave unsafe; orders demolition

The city is tearing down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. This clears a blighted property and reduces safety risks in the area.

Building at 512 6th Street West declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish the unsafe building to remove a public hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 257 20th Street SW ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure in Birmingham. Removal of unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 415 78th Street South

City will tear down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Birmingham's South Side. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

City declares 1201 44th St. North unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 1201 44th Street North is being demolished after being declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Neighbors will see removal of the blighted structure.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5945 Patton Ave

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 201 Kappa Ave S

Building at 201 Kappa Avenue South has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Building at 201 3rd Ave. South declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a condemned building on 3rd Avenue South. This removes a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 8700 2nd Court North

City declares building a public nuisance and will demolish it. This removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Council awards $947K contract for greenhouse repairs

City spends nearly $1 million to repair the Birmingham Horticulture Greenhouse. Trawick Contractors was selected as the lowest qualified bidder after competitive bidding.

City approves Donohoo Chevrolet for passenger vehicle purchases

City fleet will purchase Chevrolet Tahoe and Tahoe Premier vehicles at negotiated unit prices as operational needs arise.

Council awards facility security systems contract to Johnson Controls

City locks in maintenance and repair services for building security systems. Covers troubleshooting, parts, and labor as needed under competitive bidding.

City awards traffic signal parts contract to Utilicom Supply

City upgrades traffic signal equipment across multiple locations to improve intersection safety and traffic flow.

City awards traffic signal equipment contract to Wavetronix

City approves purchase of traffic signal cabinets, controllers, and parts from Wavetronix after competitive bidding. Equipment supports safe traffic management across the city.

Council awards demolition contract to CJ's Ventures for burned structures

City removes fire-damaged residential buildings across multiple neighborhoods. Clears blighted properties to stabilize affected areas.

Tri-State Abatement approved for burned house demolitions (Groups 2 & 5)

City demolishes burned-out residential structures to clear blighted neighborhoods and reduce fire hazards. Groups 2 & 5 parcels move to removal phase under competitive bid.

Traffic sign materials contract awarded to Lightle Enterprises

City secures competitive bid for ongoing traffic sign supplies (blanks, faces, reflective sheeting). Keeps road signage inventory stocked at budgeted unit rates.

Traffic sign supplies contract awarded to Mandel Metals, Inc.

City secures competitive bid for traffic sign blanks, blades, faces and reflective sheeting needed for ongoing street safety and wayfinding infrastructure.

City awards traffic sign supply contract to Osburn Associates

City will purchase reflective traffic signs and sheeting materials from this vendor. Ensures consistent supply of safety signage for street maintenance and repairs.

Council awards traffic sign supplies contract to Vulcan Inc.

City purchases reflective sign faces and sheeting for street signs. Standardized materials help maintain consistent, safe signage across neighborhoods.

City approves $115,581 furniture panels order for dorm upgrades

Dorm room upgrades improve housing conditions for student residents. Purchase uses pre-negotiated unit pricing from vendor agreement on file.

Council approves $85 ad payment to Alabama Messenger

City spending $85 from the general fund for four newspaper advertisements placed by the Council Office.

Fire truck wreck repair: $7,574 to Brindlee Mountain

Equipment repair keeps fire services operational. This wreck-damage supplement on a 2022 fire truck restores vehicle 222216 to service.

City approves $114.4K for Volvo repair parts and services

City fleet maintenance contract with Cowin Equipment ensures vehicles stay operational. No-bid purchasing under state master agreement.

City buys $51,275 emergency lighting kits for vehicles

Brighter emergency lights on police and fire vehicles improve visibility in nighttime response, making response safer for both responders and the public.

City pays Huffstutler Paint $232.01 for vehicle 154904 wreck repair

Routine vendor payment for repair of city fleet vehicle (2015 Ford F350, Equipment Management Department). Small dollar amount with no direct resident impact.

City approves $60,849 for Club Car golf cart parts

Allocates $60,849 from general funds to replenish golf cart supplies through a competitive contract. Covers miscellaneous parts needed to maintain city fleet vehicles.

City pays $406 to Paul Pierce Paint and Body for Explorer repair

Equipment Management Department approves wreck repair supplement for city vehicle. Routine spending decision on consent agenda.

City Hall boiler repair: $13,961 to Premier Boiler & Combustion

City Hall's boiler gets fixed with parts and labor covered from the general fund. Essential for keeping City Hall operations running.

City authorizes $48,561 to Rush Truck Centers for heavy-duty repair parts

City commits funds to purchase truck repair parts and services through an existing procurement contract. This spending decision ensures vehicle fleet maintenance capacity.

Council approves $1,450 purchase of office chairs from Strickland Paper

Routine spending from the general fund for office furniture. This is a procedural consent-agenda item with minimal direct impact on residents.

City pays Strickland Paper $119 for office chair

Routine office furniture purchase for City Clerk Department using general fund dollars.

City buys heater from W.W. Grainger for $96.75

Routine equipment purchase for city Information Management Systems. Part of ongoing vendor payments on consent agenda.

City approves $27,600 purchase of 3 water trailers from Wylie Manufacturing

City buys three 550-gallon water trailers for public works use. Equipment supports water service operations and emergency response capabilities.

Approval of advanced expense accounts for city officials

City officials can draw advance funds from their expense accounts before submitting receipts. Transparency matters so residents know how public money flows to elected and appointed staff.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses are reviewed and approved. This ensures public funds spent on travel, meals, and other work-related costs are legitimate and accounted for.

Approve city employee advance expense accounts

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses. Routine payroll and reimbursement processing.

City awards $1.2M contract to Faith Chapel Cares

City commits $1.2 million in public funds to Faith Chapel Christian Center for services. Contract details — including what services are provided and who benefits — are not included in the item text.

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

City commits $1.54M to Urban Alchemy for homeless outreach services. This is a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding—worth noting as public spending accountability.

City approves $1.2M agreement with Faith Chapel Cares

City commits $1.2M to Faith Chapel Christian Center for services. Details of what services will be provided are not specified in the item title.

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

City committing $1.54M to expand homeless outreach services through Urban Alchemy. This spending shapes how the city addresses homelessness on streets and shelters.

Mayor authorized to accept federal transportation grant from Alabama DOT

City secures federal funding for transportation projects through ALDOT. Grant amount and project details not yet disclosed.

Council awards HVAC contract to Trane U.S., Inc.

City locks in unit pricing for air conditioning and heating products and services from Trane for one year. Contract terms are on file with the purchasing office.

City approves STEM equipment purchase from Eduporium

City schools receive robotics and 3D printing equipment for hands-on STEAM learning. Purchase includes Bee-Bot hive bundle, Strawbees robotics kit, and FlashForge 3D printer.