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.
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Appointments & Personnel
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Appointments & Personnel items
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.
City hires Giattina Aycock Architecture for design services, $25,432
Sole-source contract awards taxpayer funds to specific vendors without competitive bidding. This engagement commits $25,432 in public money to architectural design work on an unspecified project.
Roof design contract: Stephen Ward & Associates, $13.5K
City hires architect firm for roof consultation and design work at Willow Wood Recreation facility. Standard professional services spending.
Council hires Put It In Print Graphics for District 1 outreach, $8,000
Councilor Scales allocates $8,000 from public funds to a graphics and media firm for community outreach in District 1. Citizens should know who received the contract and what the money funds.
Council approves $633 travel funds for NUSA board member
City spending public funds on conference travel for board member representing Birmingham at the National Urban Stewardship Association.
City pays Travel Designers $67,410 for NUSA conference travel
City commits $67,410 in general funds to arrange ground transportation and hotel for 107 city representatives attending the 2016 NUSA conference.
City hires Morgan Title Services for $40K to search condemned property titles
Speeds up the city's ability to identify and recover ownership of blighted properties before demolition or rehabilitation. Title searches are critical for clearing legal claims and moving condemned homes toward remediation.
Asbestos evaluation contract: $4,650 to Bhate Environmental for former JCCEO bui
City hiring environmental firm to assess asbestos contamination at vacant JCCEO property — a necessary step before any demolition or redevelopment of the blighted site.
City hires Bhate Environmental for $3,600 Pratt City site assessment
Pratt City site is being evaluated for environmental contamination before redevelopment; results will determine cleanup costs and feasibility.
Council appoints 3 members to St. Vincent's hospital financing board
Three new directors will guide spending and policy for the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority. Terms expire in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
City hires Nikita Consultancy for $30K community relations strategy
City is spending $30,000 on an outside consultant to shape how it communicates with neighborhoods and residents. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding.
City approves $15K payroll-tax reporting contract with Carr, Riggs & Ingram
City hires accounting firm to handle employee payroll tax filings. Routine vendor selection on consent agenda.
City hires Magic City Title for property ownership research on Ensley Avenue ($1
City is purchasing title binders to research property ownership on Ensley Avenue, likely to support future land acquisition or blight remediation in that area. This is foundational work for property recovery initiatives.
Council funds NUSA Conference attendance for neighborhood reps
City sends 2 representatives from each neighborhood plus NUSA Board members to May 2016 conference. This supports neighborhood leadership development and city-wide coordination.
City hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for Tuggle Hill school ROW work ($7K)
City spending $7,000 to secure right-of-way services for the Tuggle Hill K-5 School. Work clears access and property title issues needed before construction or renovation can proceed.
City hires Nikita Consultancy for $30K community strategy
Birmingham is paying a consulting firm to design and run public communications and neighborhood outreach. The sole-source contract (no competitive bid) means this vendor was selected without competition.
City hires Nikita Consultancy for $30K community strategy
Birmingham is paying a consulting firm to design and run public communications and neighborhood outreach. The sole-source contract (no competitive bid) means this vendor was selected without competition.
Birmingham appoints Benjamin Mayfield Armstrong to Veterans Blueprint post
New staff member will lead creation of city's Veterans Blueprint Plan, a comprehensive strategy to support veterans in housing, employment, and services.
City hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for $38,450 Green Springs survey and design
Sole-source contract funds surveying and engineering design for the Green Springs project, moving the work toward permitting and construction phases.