Would authorize spending from the general fund to cover advance expense accounts for appointed and elected officials, such as travel, meals, and operational costs incurred in official duties.
Would remove a financial incentive for timely payment of consumer use tax. If approved, businesses and individuals would no longer receive a discount for paying this tax early—effectively raising the effective tax rate for those who currently take advantage of the discount.
If approved, the city would purchase 1,000 battery-powered smoke alarms for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department. The equipment would support fire prevention efforts across the city.
Would authorize one-year supply of medical equipment for Birmingham Fire and Rescue. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding; contract uses unit prices already on file with the Purchasing Agent.
Would establish rules for how city employees can request and use advance payments for job-related expenses. If approved, employees would have a clear process for obtaining funds before expenses occur.
Would allocate $100,000 in direct grants to eligible legacy businesses in Birmingham for modernization and operational support, with $14,000 going to Urban Impact, Inc. to administer the program. If approved, local small business owners could access funding to strengthen sustaina
If approved, the city would secure IV, airway, trauma, diagnostic, ventilation, and PPE supplies for Birmingham Fire and Rescue for one year at competitive unit prices. Bound Tree Medical submitted the lowest responsive bid among six competitors.
If approved, would commit general-fund dollars to three-year membership in the state municipal association, which provides advocacy, training, and peer resources for city government.
If approved, would direct $1,500 from District 6 discretionary funds to support talent development, fashion, and arts programming for youth through June 2027.
Would authorize the city to access historical employee pay records, tax documents, and earnings data through MHC's payroll system over the next three years. Supports payroll administration and employee record management.
Would authorize a one-year food supply contract with US Foods for the Arlington Antebellum Home. The contract sets unit prices for food products and related services for the historic site's operations.
If approved, would reimburse itemized employee expenses from city funds. Affects city budget allocation and cash flow for staff reimbursement accounts.
Would authorize a one-year supply and service agreement for stump grinder parts and repair, ensuring the Department of Equipment Management can maintain grounds-care equipment. Funded from the FY2026-2027 budget via sole-source Sourcewell contract.
Would fund a one-year program providing enrichment activities for children birth through age 5 and support for childcare and learning centers. If approved, would invest heavily in early childhood capacity building and quality enhancement.
If approved, would fund assessments of homeless encampments across Birmingham to help guide future policy and service decisions. No local match required.
Would extend Momentus software maintenance for the Insights event-booking platform through FY29. The 3-year agreement ensures the city's event scheduling system continues to receive updates and technical support.
If approved, the city would source replacement air filters for HVAC systems at city facilities through a competitive bid process, ensuring reliable supply and cost-efficiency over the three-year term.
Would equip Birmingham Fire and Rescue with helmets, boots, and protective wear through FY 2026-27. Approved vendor is Sunbelt Fire, Inc., selected through competitive bidding (3 bids received).
Would authorize city purchase of cleaning and maintenance supplies for Equipment Management through a sole-source contract with ZEP. Funding is already budgeted for FY 2026-2027.
Council will authorize the city's Equipment Management Department to purchase miscellaneous auto parts from Advance Stores Company for one year under a state master agreement. This supports routine fleet and equipment maintenance operations.