The city is paying for professional documentation of the Intermodal Facility's current condition through photos and site records. This supports planning or assessment work for the facility.
City commits $606 from general fund to cover a board member's trip to the Fall NUSA Board meeting in Memphis, September 16–18, 2015.
Councilor Rafferty hires outside consultant for transportation, veterans, and legislative research. Public will see who advises elected officials on policy priorities.
These five new members will review construction disputes and code compliance appeals, including decisions on building permits and fire safety compliance.
Airport Authority members set policy for the city's airport operations and finances. Four appointees serve until 2018; two until 2020.
Two board seats on the city's waste management authority are now filled, with terms running through July 2021. These appointments shape oversight of trash collection and disposal services.
City paying Houston firm to calculate rebates owed on municipal bonds and warrants. Rebate calculations affect future bond offerings and city borrowing costs.
Board members oversee city-run medical clinic operations and set healthcare access policy for residents. Appointees serve staggered terms through 2019.
City commits $25,490 to geotechnical engineering consultant. Exact project scope not specified in agenda; likely supports soil/foundation assessment for public works.
City commits $15,000 in general funds to hire Vatrice Chestnut as a consultant providing community outreach, educational and technical support for Councilor Lashunda Scales' office through June 30, 2016.
City is spending $28,000 on professional consulting to calculate its annual liability for employee benefits — a routine finance function that helps set aside reserves for future obligations.
Structural engineering firm will inspect and consult on the Intermodal Facility's safety and integrity. Critical for project completion and public safety at the transit hub.
City spending $78,722 on construction material testing and inspection services. Sole-source procurement with no competitive bidding process.
Board members oversee special care facility financing for St. Martin's-in-the Pines, affecting how the organization allocates funds for healthcare services and operations.
Board members shape economic development strategy and business incentives. Appointments fill vacancies through 2020.
The Commercial Development Authority oversees economic development projects in Birmingham. These appointments bring fresh leadership to the board, with staggered terms ensuring continuity.
City Garage Car Wash will get new electrical and plumbing design work, funded through this procurement. Sole-source contract avoids competitive bidding.
City updates a 2014 contract to provide professional display and design services. No immediate cost or impact to residents detailed in available information.
City Garage car wash gets electrical and plumbing system upgrades. Sole-source contract reflects specialized engineering needs for municipal facility maintenance.
Title searches on condemned properties help the city clear ownership records and move seized or blighted houses toward demolition or rehabilitation. This streamlines Land Bank and blight-removal operations.