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.
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Appointments & Personnel
Agenda items
Appointments & Personnel items
Botanical Gardens gets asbestos evaluation for $750
City will inspect the Botanical Gardens for asbestos hazards to ensure public safety. Work costs $750 and is performed by Bhate Environmental Associates.
City hires Bhate Environmental Associates for $2,650 testing at Vann Center
Environmental sampling and evaluation at the city's main municipal building — routine maintenance to ensure employee and visitor safety.
Council hires Darius Moore as community outreach consultant for $6,000
Darius Moore appointed to support Councilor Hoyt's office with community outreach and advocacy work. Sole-source consultant contract funded from general fund.
Council hires MBA Structural Engineers for $20K demolition work
City spending $20,000 on structural engineering for building demolition — part of blight removal effort to clear deteriorated properties.
Council appoints member to Transit Authority board
Fills vacant seat on Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority governing board after Joyce Brooks' resignation. Board decisions affect transit service and fares citywide.
City contracts MBA Structural Engineers for $9,750 (Titusville/North Ave)
Sole-source structural engineering work on properties in Titusville and North Ave neighborhoods. Citizens should know who received city contracts and for what.
City hires Segal Company for $14K pension liability analysis
Consultant will calculate Birmingham's annual obligations for retiree healthcare and other post-employment benefits—a key factor in budget planning and long-term financial health.
City hires Bhate Environmental Associates for testing, engineering ($15K)
City commits $15,000 to environmental testing and engineering services through sole-source contract. Scope and specific projects not disclosed in agenda item.
Appoints Dr. Ronald Bayles as community redevelopment consultant
Councilor Lundy hires consultant to develop redevelopment strategy tied to city's RISE program, which focuses on community improvement and economic development initiatives.
City appoints Exford Architects for $62K design contract
Birmingham hires Exford Architects to design and oversee construction for the New We project. The sole-source appointment bypasses competitive bidding for this $62,000 engagement.
Council hires Message Point Media for $13K digital signage consulting
City spending $13,000 on consulting to design digital signs for Council communications — a routine vendor payment on sole-source contract.
Council appoints 2 board members to Medical Center Utility Services
Two new directors will help govern the Medical Center Governmental Utility Services Corporation, which oversees critical infrastructure serving the city's medical facilities. Terms run through 2017 and 2019.
Council chambers upgrade: $14.2K graphics contract
City is spending $14,220 on professional design and graphics upgrades to the Council Chambers.
Council appoints Dr. Bayles community redevelopment consultant for $10K
City commits $10,000 from general fund to hire Dr. Ronald Bayles as a consultant for Councilor Lundy to develop community redevelopment strategy and implementation services.
Council hires Kinetic Communications for website redesign ($22,250)
City spending $22,250 on website redesign consulting through sole-source contract. Improves public access to city information and services online.
WITHDRAWN ITEM 19. A Resolution approving the appointment of Morgan Title Services, Springville, Alabama, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide title search services for condemned properties and authorizi
Council approves $17.4K legal contract for Ensley Avenue property acquisition
City hires Jones Law Firm to handle legal work and property acquisition on Ensley Avenue. Details on which properties or the full scope of the project are not disclosed in this brief.
Mayor appoints new director to Land Bank Authority
Land Bank director oversees acquisition and sale of blighted properties; this appointment fills a vacancy created by resignation.
Council appoints Director No. 7 to Land Bank Authority
New director will oversee the Land Bank's acquisition and management of vacant and blighted properties across Birmingham. Helps accelerate property recovery and neighborhood stabilization.