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

3% cost-of-living raise approved for city staff, effective July 1

City employees get a 3% pay increase for fiscal year 2024–2025. This affects the city's operating budget and payroll costs going forward.

City commits ARPA funds to Birmingham Land Bank Authority

Federal pandemic relief money will support the Land Bank's acquisition and rehabilitation of blighted or abandoned properties. This frees up public resources for neighborhood stabilization.

Contract amendment: City pays Leaders of Excellence up to $25,000

Public funds committed to Leaders of Excellence under an amended agreement. Details of the organization's services and the reason for the amendment are not disclosed.

Council amends Literacy Council agreement with Central Alabama

Amendment modifies the city's partnership with the Literacy Council of Central Alabama to support adult literacy programs in the community.

Council amends YWCA agreement with mayor authority

City modifies its partnership terms with the Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama. Details of the amended agreement are not specified in the public notice.

Contract amendment: STREAM Innovations agreement extended to $130,000

City commits additional funding to STREAM Innovations under an existing 2023 agreement. The vendor and scope of work are not specified in the public record provided.

City amends agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity

This updates an existing partnership with Habitat for Humanity, which builds affordable homes and removes blight in the community. The amendment details remain unclear from the agenda, but residents should know the City is modifying its commitment to this program.

Amendment to Birmingham AIDS Outreach contract approved

City extends or modifies its agreement with Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc. for public health services. Dollar amount not specified in agenda.

Contract amendment: Greater Birmingham Ministries agreement

City extends or modifies its agreement with Greater Birmingham Ministries, a nonprofit serving Jefferson County. Details of the amendment are not provided in this notice.

City amends BCRI agreement with Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

This amendment updates the City's partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The full dollar amount and terms were cut off in the agenda text.

Contract amendment: City renews agreement with Prescott House Child Advocacy Cen

City continues funding for child abuse prevention and victim support services through Prescott House. Specific dollar amount and service details not disclosed in agenda item.

City amends Dannon Project agreement

Council is modifying an existing contract with The Dannon Project, a community arts/cultural nonprofit. Details of the amendment were cut off in the agenda text.

City amends agreement with West End Hills Community Development Center

The city is modifying an existing partnership with West End Hills Community Development Center, which typically funds neighborhood improvement projects. Details on the specific changes are not provided in the agenda.

Mayor authorized to amend library partnership with Friends Foundation

City amends agreement with Friends Foundation of Birmingham Public Library; terms of the amendment are not detailed in the item summary.

Amendment: City extends agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity

This amendment adjusts the city's partnership with Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing or community development work in Birmingham. Details of the change—scope, duration, or funding—are not publicly clear from the item title.

City awards $750K contract to Small Magic for Birmingham Talks

City commits $750,000 to Small Magic dba Birmingham Talks for a development project, details of which are incomplete in the public record available here.

City approves Offender Alumni Association contract for social services

City partners with OAA to provide services addressing social issues affecting formerly incarcerated residents and community reentry.

Council approves $69K demolition contract for Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center building at Mt. Olive location will be removed and hazardous materials disposed of safely. Lowest-bid contract awarded to Bostic Trucking & Excavating.

Council awards $3,352 for cafeteria equipment at Don Hawkins Recreation Center

Upgrades kitchen equipment at Don Hawkins Recreation Center (District 1), supporting food service for community programs.

Council awards $18,948 to Global Industrial for Stockham Park supplies

City spends $18,948 in general funds on operations supplies and equipment at Stockham Park in District 4.

Council awards $8,650 to STC Worldwide for furnace replacement

City hall's Public Works office gets a new heating unit. Competitive bid process selected lowest-cost option.

City awards $2,808 to Strickland Companies for Don Hawkins Recreation Center fur

Funding furniture, accessories, and services at Don Hawkins Recreation Center in District 4. Part of routine spending on recreation facility upkeep and improvement.

Don Hawkins Recreation Center furniture purchase from Strickland Companies, $5,9

Recreation center gets new furniture and accessories. Routine spending on parks maintenance and public amenities in District 1.

Council awards $80,130 roof replacement contract to Tecta America Southeast

City commits $80,130 to replace the lower roof at the Department of Public Works East Facility. Competitive bidding ensured lowest-cost responsible bid.

CrossPlex: $4,219 contract awarded to Tecta America Southeast

City approves lowest-bid vendor payment for CrossPlex facility services or repairs. Competitive selection ensures cost efficiency.

Council awards $4,074 roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast

Oxmoor Valley Community Center roof repairs will proceed under competitive bidding. The $4,074 contract ensures the facility's upkeep.

Printshop supplies contract with Intoprint Technologies

City commits spending on routine printing and copying supplies via sole-source procurement with Virginia vendor.

City buys 50 police interceptor SUVs from Stivers Ford for $2.27M

Police fleet refreshed with 50 new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, paid from general fund. Modernized patrol cars improve officer safety and response capability.

City approves $4,146 equipment purchase from Birmingham Restaurant Supply

City commits $4,146 in general funds to buy one microwave oven and two mobile proofer cabinets for kitchen operations.

City approves $4,221 furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Capital Projects Department buys office furniture via no-bid procurement from Strickland Paper Company, Inc.

Council approves $4,999 for cordless window shades

Purchase of window coverings for City Council chambers using general fund dollars.

Council pays Cox Commercial Interiors $1,300 for office furnishings

City buys 4 seat cushions and 16 wall panels from a local vendor using general funds.

Council approves expense accounts for officials

Council members and appointed officials submit itemized expense claims for review and approval. This vote confirms reimbursement for authorized travel, meals, and other official business costs.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city employees for documented work expenses. Requires annual review to ensure proper spending of public funds.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee business expenses (travel, meals, supplies) charged to city operating budgets. This ensures public funds spent on legitimate city business are documented and processed.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses they paid out-of-pocket. Routine payroll processing.

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

This allows employees to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket work expenses before submitting receipts. Speeds up reimbursement process for staff while protecting the city's general fund through audit controls.

City approves expense accounts for elected and appointed officials

Officials can now claim reimbursement for work-related expenses. This sets the rules for how public funds cover costs like travel, meals, and office supplies for city leadership.

City amends agreement with University of Alabama

Amendment to existing contract between City and University of Alabama; specific terms and impacts not disclosed in available text.

City amends agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham

This modifies an existing housing partnership agreement; the specific changes and impact on residents are unclear from the agenda text provided.

City amends agreement with University of Alabama

The city is modifying an existing contract with the University of Alabama, but the specific changes and their impact on residents are unclear from the agenda text provided.

Council awards $4,219 contract to Tecta America Southeast for CrossPlex

Lowest-bid contract awarded for work at Birmingham CrossPlex. Public spending decision on routine facility maintenance.

Council awards $130K to Community Initiatives for violence intervention program

City funds new violence intervention services aimed at reducing community violence through the Community Safety Initiatives Immediate Response Action Plan.

Council awards $700K contract to IRSJA for violence prevention

City commits $700,000 to community violence prevention and practitioner training. Program aims to reduce violence through certified community practitioners and systemic change.

City awards $302K to NICJR for gun violence reduction strategy

Birmingham is investing $302,418 to design and refine a gun violence reduction strategy with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. The strategy could shape public safety priorities and resource allocation across the city.

City awards $700K to Trajectory Changing Solutions for violence intervention

City commits $700,000 to a comprehensive community violence intervention program designed to prevent and reduce violence in neighborhoods through evidence-based strategies and community partnerships.