Council hires Building and Earth Sciences for $7,500 materials testing
City contracts with specialized firm for construction materials testing and inspection services. Typical vendor payment on consent agenda.
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Appointments & Personnel
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Appointments & Personnel items
Council confirms 2013-2017 President and Pro-Tempore
These leadership positions set the Council's legislative agenda and procedural priorities for the next four years.
Council appoints representative to fill District 4 seat
District 4 residents will have an elected representative on City Council again until the next scheduled election, restoring full representation in that district.
City hires Jones Law Firm for tax enforcement work ($60K)
Birmingham is bringing in specialized legal expertise to strengthen tax collection and enforcement. This supports city revenue and ensures compliance across municipal tax cases.
City contracts Bhate Geosciences for $85K foundation testing
Geotechnical inspection ensures structural safety on city construction projects. Spending committed for earthwork observation and foundation installation testing services.
City hires CMH Architects for $31,572 City Hall renovation design
City Hall renovation moves forward with architectural and engineering design work. Contract is sole-source; $31,572 covers design services and expenses.
City hires Morgan Title Services for condemned-property title searches ($30K)
Title searches clear ownership records for condemned properties, unblocking their path to demolition or redevelopment. This $30K contract accelerates cleanup of blighted properties across the city.
Council hires Engineering Design Technologies for $2,900 North Birmingham Librar
The city is advancing mechanical and electrical design for North Birmingham Library, likely moving toward renovations or repairs at that branch location.
ITEM 2. A Resolution confirming the appointment of the 2013-2017 City Council President and President Pro-Tempore. (Submitted and Recommended by Councillor Hoyt)
Council hires Terri Sharpley as consultant to District 6, $15K
Terri Sharpley hired as a consultant to Councillor Sheila Tyson's office (District 6) from October 2013 through June 2014. This uses $15,000 in public funds.
Contract amendment: Neel-Schaffer Inc. gets $24,173 more (total $434,913)
City increases payment to engineering firm Neel-Schaffer by $24,173. Purpose of work not disclosed in title; citizens should know what service or project justifies the additional spend.
Council appoints member to fill District 6 seat
District 6 residents gain council representation through this appointment to fill an unexpired term. The seat had been vacant.
Council increases Exford Architects contract to $310K
Additional $69,100 sole-source spending on architectural services without public competition. Citizens should know which city project is receiving this work and whether the cost increase reflects scope changes.
Exford Architects contract raised $69,100 to $310,150
City spending expands on architectural services—the scope or timeline of a project has grown. Details on what work is included remain unclear from the agenda.
Exford Architects contract increased to $285K
Council is spending an additional $69,100 on architectural services from Exford Architects, raising the total contract to $285,000. The specific project or scope is not detailed.
Exford Architects contract increased to $285K
Council is spending an additional $69,100 on architectural services from Exford Architects, raising the total contract to $285,000. The specific project or scope is not detailed.
Council increases Exford Architects contract by $69,100 to $285,000
City commits an additional $69,100 to architect Exford for unspecified services under sole-source contract. Total cost rises to $285,000.
City awards $47K to A.G. Gaston for survey and design work
A.G. Gaston Construction selected without competitive bidding for engineering and surveying services (2nd phase). Sole-source contracts should undergo public scrutiny to ensure fair use of tax dollars.
City hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for Green Springs High survey, design work ($
City commits $147,550 to surveying and engineering design for Green Springs High project. Amount reflects full scope of preliminary work before construction or major renovation moves forward.
City hires Engineering Design Technologies for $152K surveying work
Engineering and surveying services for the Graymont project will move forward. This sole-source contract commits city funds without competitive bidding.