Council appoints two members to Industrial Development Board
Two new appointees will help guide the city's economic development strategy and industrial recruitment. Terms run through April 2016 and April 2018.
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Appointments & Personnel
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Appointments & Personnel items
City awards $140K to coordinate 2013 Youth Games
Summer Youth Games Invitational will organize Olympic-style competitions for Birmingham youth, providing recreational and competitive opportunities in the community.
City funds $140K youth games coordination contract
City spends $140,000 for Summer Youth Games Invitational, Inc. to organize and run the 2013 Annual Youth Games program.
Council increases Sain Associates contract by $30,617 to $222,492
Sain Associates receives additional city funding for unspecified work, bringing total contract value to $222,492. Budget context and scope of services unavailable in public materials.
Council appoints 2 members to Public Educational Building Authority
Two new board members will oversee school building projects and maintenance decisions affecting Birmingham public schools and their facilities.
Council approves $30K sole-source contract for condemned property title searches
City speeds up title work on condemned properties by selecting Morgan Title Services for searches and related services. Faster titles clear the way for property recovery and blight removal.
Council increases Strada Professional Services contract to $55,000
City is committing an additional $25,000 to Strada Professional Services for an undisclosed purpose. Public deserves clarity on what services are being extended and why the cost grew.
City hires Arbitrage Group to calculate bond rebate amounts
The Arbitrage Group will determine how much Birmingham owes the federal government in rebates on past bond and warrant issuances—a technical but necessary compliance task to avoid IRS penalties.
City hires Sheppard-Harris for $13K bond rebate analysis
City pays a local law firm to calculate how much money it's owed on an outstanding municipal bond—part of routine debt management that affects the city's finances.
City increases Strada Professional Services contract to $55,000
Contract amendment adds $25,000 to Strada's engagement with the city. Details of the work scope are not publicly described in this item.
Council hires MBA Structural Engineers for Dolomite-Westfield structural survey
City commits $2,520 to assess structural conditions in the Dolomite-Westfield neighborhood, likely to inform rehabilitation or demolition decisions on blighted properties.
Council increases Strada Professional Services contract by $25,000
City expands the scope of work with Strada, raising the total contract value to $55,000. The nature of services and specific impact on city operations are not detailed in this item.
Council hires Volkert Inc. for $67,319 Lawson Field survey and design
City commits funds to plan improvements at Lawson Field; surveying and engineering design will shape the project scope and timeline.
City hires Segal Company for retiree health-benefits consulting ($26,250)
Birmingham is paying for expert advice on managing costs of health benefits for retired city employees. This is routine financial housekeeping that helps the city plan for long-term obligations.
Sole-source: Volkert, Inc. hired for Lawson Field survey and design ($67,319)
City is spending $67,319 on professional surveying and engineering design for Lawson Field. Volkert, Inc. was selected without competitive bidding (sole-source procurement).
Council hires Senior Public Information Officer and Legislative Analyst
Adds two permanent staff roles to the Council office to improve communication with residents and legislative support capacity.
City hires Bhate Geosciences for $33,450 subsurface study
City spending nearly $34K on geotechnical work — likely for a public infrastructure or development project. Details on the specific project are incomplete.
Council hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for Tuggle-Hill K-5 engineering ($35,350)
City commits $35,350 for engineering and surveying design work on Tuggle-Hill K-5 School project. This sole-source contract kicks off design phase for a school facility that will serve the community.
Council appoints representative to fill District 6 seat
District 6 residents will have their vacant council seat filled, restoring full representation at the city council table.
City hires Travel Designers, Inc. for delegate transport, $18,635
City will spend $18,635 from general funds to arrange ground transportation and hotel accommodations for up to 25 area neighborhood delegates. This sole-source contract covers logistical support for neighborhood representatives.