Sole-source: Engineering Design Technologies hired for $10.5K Tuscaloosa Ave sur
City committing $10,500 to engineering and surveying work on Tuscaloosa Avenue South; project scope not fully detailed in agenda item.
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City contracts Building and Earth Sciences for $17K fire station testing
Construction materials testing ensures the fire station project meets safety and durability standards. Testing services are critical for public buildings that serve emergency responders.
City hires Hand Arendall LLC as bond counsel for $75M capital bonds
Hand Arendall LLC will guide the city's $75 million capital improvement bond issuance and receive $115,000 in fees. Legal counsel choices affect bond terms and costs for taxpayers.
City hires Shepphard-Harris to calculate tax rebate amount
Council approves $12,500 payment to a law firm to determine what tax rebate the city owes. The rebate amount will directly affect the city budget and potentially property tax assessments.
City hires Arbitrage Group to calculate $28K bond rebate
Arbitrage calculations determine whether the city must pay back excess bond earnings to the federal government. This $28,000 fee covers the professional analysis needed to get that number right and avoid penalties.
City hires Arbitrage Group to calculate $28K bond rebate
Arbitrage calculations determine whether the city must pay back excess bond earnings to the federal government. This $28,000 fee covers the professional analysis needed to get that number right and avoid penalties.
City hires Kittren Walker law firm for litigation; contract capped at $10,000
City will spend up to $10,000 in legal fees from its general fund to handle an unspecified litigation matter through June 2013.
City hires Janice Douthard for industrial property management ($16,600)
Birmingham is bringing in an outside professional to handle industrial property deals and management. This sole-source hire suggests the city is accelerating acquisition or recovery of manufacturing sites.
City hires Shepphard-Harris for $12,500 rebate analysis
Professional firm will determine how much money Birmingham is owed in rebates—the outcome could affect the city budget and services residents depend on.
Council approves $44,983 contract for Sloss Furnace testing services
BECC, Inc. will inspect construction materials and systems at the Sloss Furnace Visitor's Center, ensuring the historic site renovation meets safety and quality standards.
City funds Miles College $15K to host Golden Classic football game
Miles College will organize the 2012 Golden Classic Football Game at Legion Field Stadium on September 2, 2012. The city is spending $15,000 in general fund money to support the event.
City funds Miles College Golden Classic Football Game ($15K)
Birmingham allocates $15,000 to Miles College to host the 2012 Golden Classic Football Game, a community event and potential tourism draw for the area.
Cotton Avenue Walking Track: $17K design contract to CE Associates
City commits $17,225 to engineering design for a new walking track on Cotton Avenue in the West End neighborhood, moving the project toward construction.
City hires Segal Company for consulting: $25,500
Birmingham contracts with Atlanta firm for professional consulting on an unspecified city service. Details about the consulting scope are cut off in the agenda.
Council awards $23,950 to Hixson Consultants for assessment and design work
City commits $23,950 to Hixson Consultants for condition assessment, design, and construction management services on an unspecified project.
City hires Summer Youth Games Invitational for $130K youth sports event
Birmingham spends $130,000 on consulting services to organize the 2012 Annual Youth Games, an Olympic-style youth sports competition. The event provides local youth athletic opportunities and community programming.
City hires Bhate Geosciences for Green Springs sinkhole evaluation
Geotechnical study will determine extent and repair costs for sinkhole on Green Springs Avenue. Results guide next steps for street stabilization and public safety.
City hires Bhate Environmental for $4,900 asbestos evaluation
Asbestos assessment at Morning Star property confirms safety before demolition or rehabilitation. Single-source contract ensures specialized expertise for hazard evaluation.
City hires Hatch Mott MacDonald for $216K engineering work
Sole-source contract funds design and surveying services (project name incomplete in agenda). Residents should know who receives public funds and what work is commissioned.
City hires Bhate Environmental for asbestos/lead testing ($4,760)
City is testing city-owned or city-managed properties for asbestos and lead-based paint — hazards that affect resident health, especially in older buildings and schools.