Northside Spark: $239,929 grant allocation for street improvements
Would fund right-of-way improvements in Norwood, Druid Hills, and Fountain Heights to mitigate highway project impacts and enhance neighborhood infrastructure and quality of life.
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Budget & Finance
Agenda items
Budget & Finance items
Council to authorize $250K state grant for City Walk maintenance
If approved, would allow the city to accept state grant funds to maintain City Walk at no local cost. The grant requires no matching funds from the city.
City would authorize $3.5M contract with Small Magic for early childhood learnin
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.
1-year Ford parts and services contract for Equipment Management
Would authorize ongoing spending from the city's general fund for maintenance and repair parts needed to keep municipal vehicles operational, supporting Equipment Management's fleet upkeep.
1-year contract: NAPA Genuine Parts for vehicle parts and supplies
Council would approve Equipment Management to purchase automotive parts and supplies from NAPA Genuine Parts for one year under a Sourcewell program contract. Funded from the FY 2025-2026 general fund budget.
One-year OEM Ford parts contract with Stivers Ford for fleet maintenance
Would authorize Equipment Management to purchase Ford automotive parts and services through Sourcewell contract over one year. Supports vehicle fleet upkeep for city operations.
O'Reilly auto parts contract: 1-year supply agreement for Equipment Management
Would authorize the city to purchase automotive parts and supplies from O'Reilly Automotive on an as-needed basis over one year. Supports Equipment Management's fleet maintenance operations under the FY 2025-2026 budget.
Council to approve rebuilt transmissions contract with Southland Transportation
If approved, would authorize one-year supply contract for rebuilt automatic transmissions needed by the city's Equipment Management Department at competitive bid prices.
Council to approve Truckworx as truck-parts vendor for Equipment Management
If approved, would lock in OEM heavy-duty truck parts pricing for the Department of Equipment Management for one year. Truckworx was the lowest-bid vendor meeting specifications.
Ford parts and services contract renewal for Equipment Management
Council would authorize spending on replacement OEM parts and repair services for city-owned Ford vehicles. This one-year contract keeps municipal fleet maintenance on schedule through the Sourcewell purchasing program.
Council to approve Long Lewis Ford parts contract for Equipment Management
Would authorize city to purchase Ford OEM automotive parts and services from Long Lewis Ford for one year. Covers routine vehicle maintenance and repairs for the Equipment Management Department under the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program.
Council to approve $33,290 office furniture purchase for Park and Recreation Boa
Funds would go toward office furniture for the Park and Recreation Board under a competitive contract. This is a routine operational expenditure already budgeted in FY 2025-2026.
1-year warehouse supplies contract with Imperial Supplies, LLC
If approved, the city would stock essential maintenance, repair, and operations equipment for municipal warehouses through Imperial Supplies under competitive pricing negotiated through the Sourcewell cooperative. This supports ongoing city operations and facility upkeep.
City considers $100K forgivable loan to Thornton Enterprises for job creation
If approved, would provide Thornton Enterprises with up to $100,000 in forgivable-loan incentives to retain and expand operations in Birmingham, supporting 10 new jobs over a 5-year period (2-year ramp-up plus 3-year retention).
Council to approve itemized expense accounts for city employees
Council review of employee expense reimbursements ensures taxpayer funds are spent appropriately. Approval would allow submitted expenses to be processed and paid from the general fund.
City to authorize $120K home repairs for low-income residents via HouseProud Atl
Would provide up to $120,000 in critical home repairs—roof, electrical, plumbing, accessibility—for low-to-moderate-income homeowners. If approved, eligible Birmingham residents could address urgent health and safety needs in their homes.
Fleet vehicle purchase: $124K from McSweeney Auto Group
City would spend $124,071 from the general fund to purchase fleet vehicles for Equipment Management under a state master agreement. This maintains the city's vehicle inventory capacity.
Council to award 1-year truck parts contract to Kurt's
Would authorize the city to purchase aftermarket heavy-duty truck parts from Kurt's Truck and Parts Co. at the lowest qualifying bid. The contract supports ongoing equipment maintenance for the Department of Equipment Management.
Sole-source motorcycle parts contract with Power Sports Plus
Council would authorize Equipment Management to purchase motorcycle parts and services from Power Sports Plus for one year under a state master agreement. The contract covers routine maintenance and repairs needed to keep city motorcycle fleet operational.
City to award mowing contract to RC Lawn Service for parks
If approved, the city would hire RC Lawn Service to maintain grass and landscaping across Birmingham parks (Sections 1–4) for up to three years. This is the lowest responsive bid from 12 competitors.