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

Weed abatement: costs assessed as lien on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and bills owners through property liens. Neighbors benefit from cleanup; property owners may face debt collection.

Budget amendment: $24,650 for deferred maintenance

City reallocates $24,650 in reimbursement funds toward building repairs and upkeep. This covers deferred maintenance on city facilities.

Council sets aside $75K federal grant for underrepresented communities planning

City receives federal grant to fund planning, engineering, and permit assistance targeting underrepresented communities. Allocation helps remove barriers to development in under-resourced neighborhoods.

City receives $800K state grant for transportation programs

State Transportation Set-Aside grant money will fund local mobility and transportation improvements. The city is moving the funds into its budget for FY 2024.

Council sets aside $3M HUD grant for North Birmingham School Project

City received $3 million federal grant for North Birmingham School improvements. Funds now available for project implementation.

Budget amendment: $200K shifted to sidewalk repairs

City is reallocating $200,000 within the Grants Fund and Rebuild Alabama budget to support sidewalk repair work. The exact project or neighborhood impact is unclear from the title alone.

City grants temporary easement to ALDOT for construction

City allows state transportation officials temporary access to city land for road work or repairs. Limited to construction period only.

City takes ownership of public road from ALDOT

The city assumes maintenance responsibility for a state-owned road. This may affect local repair budgets and traffic management in the affected area.

Mayor authorized to fund PACE Board's office expansion project

City will commit funds to help the PACE Board expand its office space, likely supporting improved operations for public athletic and cultural programs.

City grants $2,500 to Industrial Center Neighborhood Association

Funding supports Industrial Center Neighborhood Association's community event or program. Details of the specific activity were not fully provided in the agenda.

City spends $500 for 10 double-sided coroplast signs

Routine spending from general funds to purchase coroplast signage with wire stakes. Small-dollar operational expense.

City awards Dell products contract to ConvergeOne, Inc.

City approves competitive bid for PCs and IT accessories from ConvergeOne. Establishes pricing terms for equipment purchases as needed.

Council awards HVAC filter contract to Filterbuy Inc.

City commits to buying air filters from Filterbuy under a one-year agreement at unit prices set in the purchasing office. This is a routine service contract supporting building maintenance.

City awards 1-year ready-mix concrete contract to Kirkpatrick Concrete

City locks in pricing for concrete supplies on an as-needed basis. Standard municipal infrastructure material, likely supporting street repairs and building maintenance across the city.

Police Department: $11,330 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Police Department receives new office furniture. Competitive purchase via general fund.

CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of an elected and appointed official.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Establishes reimbursement rules for travel, meals, and other costs incurred by mayoral appointees. Clarifies how public funds cover official business expenses.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' reimbursable expenses are now approved for payment from the general fund. Affects payroll processing and budget reconciliation.

City approves expense reimbursements for city employees

Employees who advance their own money for city business (travel, supplies, conferences) get reimbursed from the general fund. This vote confirms those expenses are legitimate and funds the payback.

City allocates $5,000 to Birmingham Board of Education

This commitment sends public funds to the school board for an unspecified purpose. Citizens deserve to know what the money funds and how it benefits students or schools.