Appointments & Personnel

Council appoints Desmond Wilson for graphic design and marketing

The city hires a design and marketing consultant for council communications. Dollar amount not disclosed in this item.

Council appoints two Special Municipal Court Judges

These judicial appointments fill two seats on the municipal court bench through February 2019. Court judges handle traffic, housing, and misdemeanor cases affecting residents citywide.

Council appoints 7 municipal judges to 3-year terms

Judges fill vacancies on the municipal bench, handling misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims that affect residents' rights and fines citywide.

Council appoints 11 members to Civil Rights Institute board

Fills vacancies on the governing board of Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute, including the seat left open by Yvonne Turner's death.

Council appoints 3 members to Industrial Development Board

These appointments fill vacancies on the board that oversees economic development projects in Birmingham, including one seat left by a recent resignation.

Council appoints 3 members to Industrial Development Board

These appointments fill vacancies on the board that oversees economic development projects in Birmingham, including one seat left by a recent resignation.

Council appoints 3 members to Industrial Development Board

These appointments fill vacancies on the board that oversees economic development projects in Birmingham, including one seat left by a recent resignation.

Council appoints 3 members to Industrial Development Board

These appointments fill vacancies on the board that oversees economic development projects in Birmingham, including one seat left by a recent resignation.

City hires Leslie Patton and Associates for community engagement planning

LPA will assess community priorities and historical perspectives to shape future city engagement strategies. The outcome will influence how the city consults residents on major decisions.

City funds $638.50 travel grant for neighborhood board member to attend NUSA con

Supports neighborhood association leadership by funding professional development and participation in regional governance networks. Enables civic leaders to bring back best practices to Springlake.

City appoints Leslie Patton and Associates for planning advisory services

External consultant LPA will assess community engagement needs and priorities to shape Birmingham's planning direction. No contract cost listed, but residents should know who advises city priorities.

Council appoints Innovative Concepts as administrative consultant for District 1

District 1 Council office gets dedicated administrative support staff. Consultant will handle day-to-day office operations for Councilor Scales.

ITEM 32. WITHDRAWN PER COUNCILOR RAFFERTY A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Birmingham Design Review Committee, one (1) member as a Registered Architect, one (1) member as a Landscape Architect, and one (1) member as a Resident Member at Lar

City increases EAP contract with American Behavioral by $500

Contract amendment expands psychological evaluation services available to city employees through the Employee Assistance Program.

City ends legal counsel contract with Sirote & Permutt

Council is terminating a decade-old legal representation agreement with the law firm that has served as outside counsel since 2016.

Council appoints members to Design Review Committee

Five new members join the committee overseeing architectural standards for city projects through July 2017. Committee decisions shape public spaces, streetscapes, and development quality across Birmingham.

Council appoints Put It In Print for District 1 outreach, $14,752

Councilor Scales' office will hire a Germantown media firm to handle community outreach in District 1. Spending from the general fund.

District 1 hires Put It In Print Graphics for $14,752 outreach contract

Councilor Scales uses taxpayer money to hire an outside consultant for community outreach in District 1. The sole-source contract is not competitively bid.

District 1: $15K communication consultant hired for Councilor Scales

Councilor Scales' office adds a dedicated communications staff member for District 1 constituent services. Sole-source appointment from general funds.

Council approves $50K contract with Giattina Aycock Architecture

Birmingham is hiring an architecture firm for design services on an unnamed project. The $50,000 cost comes from city funds and covers architectural and engineering work plus any expenses.