🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance at 236 SW 2

If approved, the council would authorize removal of an inoperable white Chevrolet pickup truck from the property. Costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. This addresses blight concerns in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Firefighter protective gear contract up for City Council approval

Council would approve a one-year supply contract for firefighter hoods and gloves from the lowest bidder. Ensures Fire and Rescue personnel have protective equipment to safely perform their duties.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve lowest bid for firefighter protective gear (1-year contract)

Would equip Birmingham Fire and Rescue with helmets, boots, and protective wear through FY 2026-27. Approved vendor is Sunbelt Fire, Inc., selected through competitive bidding (3 bids received).

👥 Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source medical supplies contract: Fire and Rescue, Teleflex Funding

Would authorize one-year supply of medical equipment for Birmingham Fire and Rescue. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding; contract uses unit prices already on file with the Purchasing Agent.

👥 Counterparty: Teleflex Funding, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle at 236 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable pickup truck designated a public nuisance from the property at 236 SW 23rd St. Removal costs would be assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove abandoned red 4-door vehicle at 331 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable vehicle classified as a public nuisance from a residential address. The vehicle owner would be assessed the cost of removal.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 331 SW 23RD ST 35211

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 236 SW

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned 2-door gray Chevrolet Caprice from 236 SW 23rd St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. This addresses neighborhood blight and public safety concerns.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of the inoperable motor vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned 2-door Volkswagen Beetle from 1401 SW 18th St. The cost of removal would be billed to the vehicle's registered owner, reducing visual blight in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (VIN: 3VWBB21C52M418574) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1401 SW 18TH ST 35211

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Proposed ordinance: eliminate consumer use tax early-payment discount

Would remove a financial incentive for timely payment of consumer use tax. If approved, businesses and individuals would no longer receive a discount for paying this tax early—effectively raising the effective tax rate for those who currently take advantage of the discount.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police body armor contract: 1-year deal with Galls, LLC

If approved, would authorize the Police Department to purchase ballistic-resistant body armor and protective equipment from Galls, LLC under an Alabama master agreement for the coming fiscal year, using general-fund appropriation.

👥 Counterparty: Galls, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to amend resolution removing abandoned Jeep Laredo from Williamsburg Dri

If approved, would correct the vehicle color record in the prior abatement resolution and authorize removal of the inoperable Jeep from 9718 Williamsburg Dr, with costs assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 9718 WILLIAMSBURG DR 35215

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #1 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 225 W 15th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 4-door Chrysler 300 from 225 W 15th Ave and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses blight and public nuisance complaints in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 225 W 15TH AVE 35204

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove abandoned vehicle at 1670 SW 18th Way as public nuisance

Would remove an inoperable white Chevrolet Impala from a residential area, reducing blight. The vehicle owner would be assessed the cost of removal.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (Tag ID: TFJ312) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1670 SW 18TH WAY 35211

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.5M

City Walk to host FISE World Series; $1.5M incentive contract amendment sought

If approved, would commit up to $1.5M in city financial incentives to bring the FISE World Series to downtown Birmingham's City Walk Aug 5–9, 2026. Also would adjust insurance and liability terms in the agreement with event operator Hurricane Group.

👥 Counterparty: Hurricane Group 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: City Walk area, downtown Birmingham

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $84K

City to award $83.5K culvert repair contract to Gillespie Construction

If approved, the city would enter a contract with Gillespie Construction to repair a culvert at 66th Street South and Interlaken Avenue. The $83,520 project would be funded through federal DOT grants.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 66th Street South at Interlaken Avenue

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $44K

Fire Station 1: $44K access systems contract with Nitor E, LLC

Would authorize the city to install new access control systems at Fire Station 1's administration building. If approved, the three-month contract would improve security at the facility through updated access equipment and materials.

👥 Counterparty: Nitor E, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Fire Station 1, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Administration Division

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order removal of abandoned BMW on Warrior Road

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2-door BMW from 2700 Warrior Road and charge the registered owner for the cost of removal. The vehicle would be declared a public nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle (2-door BMW 335I) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2700 WARRIOR RD 35208

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on removing inoperable vehicle from 1020 Cotton Ave

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned tan 2000 Oldsmobile from the property at 1020 Cotton Ave. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner. The action treats the inoperable vehicle as a public nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (1G3WH52HXYF226364) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1020 COTTON AVE 35211

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to abate inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 1020 Cotton Ave

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned red Porsche Cayenne from 1020 Cotton Ave and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle would be declared a public nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: Registered Owner of Vehicle (Porsche Cayenne S SUV, Tag JMV786) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1020 COTTON AVE 35211

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle from SW 11th St

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white GMC Yukon SUV designated a public nuisance at 721 SW 11th St. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 721 SW 11TH ST 35211

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable truck at 2820 N 31st Ave

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white Hino box truck from the property and charge removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner. The vehicle would be declared a public nuisance under city code.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2820 N 31ST AVE 35207

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle at 2311 N 34th Ave as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an inoperable white GMC Sierra from the property and assess removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner. Would help eliminate neighborhood blight and safety concerns from abandoned vehicles.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle VIN 1GTDMM19X82B504513 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2311 N 34TH AVE 35207

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned 2001 GMC Yukon SUV from the property and assess removal costs against the registered owner. The vehicle is deemed a public nuisance at this address.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (2001 GMC YUKON SUV, VIN: 1GKEC13V61J312088) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2004 Dodge Ram pickup truck designated as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The decision aims to reduce blight in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207

August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the green Ford Explorer SUV would be removed as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner. Residents and interested parties would have a hearing opportunity.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207