City hires BECC Inc. for geotechnical services: $25,490
City commits $25,490 to geotechnical engineering consultant. Exact project scope not specified in agenda; likely supports soil/foundation assessment for public works.
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Appointments & Personnel
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Appointments & Personnel items
Council hires consultant for Councilor Scales' office: $15,000
City commits $15,000 in general funds to hire Vatrice Chestnut as a consultant providing community outreach, educational and technical support for Councilor Lashunda Scales' office through June 30, 2016.
City hires MBA Engineers for Intermodal Facility inspections ($81,063)
Structural engineering firm will inspect and consult on the Intermodal Facility's safety and integrity. Critical for project completion and public safety at the transit hub.
City contracts Bhate Geosciences for material testing, $78,722
City spending $78,722 on construction material testing and inspection services. Sole-source procurement with no competitive bidding process.
City hires Segal Company for $28K liability consulting
City is spending $28,000 on professional consulting to calculate its annual liability for employee benefits — a routine finance function that helps set aside reserves for future obligations.
Council appoints 3 directors to St. Martin's-in-the Pines board
Board members oversee special care facility financing for St. Martin's-in-the Pines, affecting how the organization allocates funds for healthcare services and operations.
Council appoints 5 members to Industrial Development Board
Board members shape economic development strategy and business incentives. Appointments fill vacancies through 2020.
Five new members appointed to Commercial Development Authority
The Commercial Development Authority oversees economic development projects in Birmingham. These appointments bring fresh leadership to the board, with staggered terms ensuring continuity.
Sole-source: Engineering Design Technologies hired for $12,560 Car Wash design
City Garage Car Wash will get new electrical and plumbing design work, funded through this procurement. Sole-source contract avoids competitive bidding.
Council amends Display contract with Diamond Displays/Method-1
City updates a 2014 contract to provide professional display and design services. No immediate cost or impact to residents detailed in available information.
City hires Engineering Design Technologies for $12,560 car wash design work
City Garage car wash gets electrical and plumbing system upgrades. Sole-source contract reflects specialized engineering needs for municipal facility maintenance.
City hires Morgan Title Services for condemned-property searches, $9,900
Title searches on condemned properties help the city clear ownership records and move seized or blighted houses toward demolition or rehabilitation. This streamlines Land Bank and blight-removal operations.
City hires Travel Designers for $40,377 delegate travel
City will spend $40,377 on commercial air, ground transportation, and hotel for 44 city representatives and delegates attending an event. Sole-source contract awarded without competitive bidding.
City appoints Carr, Riggs & Ingram for $50K accounting consulting
Sole-source contract gives accounting firm $50,000 for consulting services with no competitive bidding.
City hires Lewis & Associates for $23K utility franchise audit
Audit will verify Bright House Networks and AT&T U-verse are paying correct franchise fees owed to the city. Undercharges could mean recovered revenue or future rate adjustments.
Council appoints 2 members to Special Care Facilities board
Board decisions shape funding and oversight of specialized healthcare facilities. One appointee fills an unexpired term ending November 2019.
City hires Leadership Call for $13,470 domestic violence trainer
Project S.A.F.E. trains responders in emotional intelligence for domestic violence intervention, improving outcomes for victims and reducing repeat incidents through trauma-informed practices.
Sole-source: Building & Earth Sciences gets $14,875 for sports field geotechnica
City commits funds to geotechnical study required before installing lighting at a sports field. Sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.
City authorizes $7,000 service agreement with preservation group NAPC
City spends $7,000 on National Alliance of Preservation Commissions for an unspecified service; contract details are incomplete in the public record.
Maurice Shevin's Historical Preservation Authority term extended to November 202
Corrects clerical error in board appointment records. Shevin's term now expires November 20, 2024 instead of February 24, 2024.