September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #44
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Total cost:
$250K
If approved, the city would commit up to $250,000 annually through June 2027 to support Red Mountain Park operations, subject to yearly budget approval. The funding enables ongoing maintenance and programming at the regional greenspace.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #97
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Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #92
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Total cost:
$10K
Would authorize Department of Equipment Management to purchase replacement fuel dispenser parts from sole-source vendor. Funds from FY 2026-2027 general fund budget.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #54
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Total cost:
undisclosed
If approved, would support a tax incentive for hotel development under Alabama's tourism investment program, potentially attracting new lodging investment to Birmingham.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #56
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Total cost:
$4.0M
If approved, would fund replacement of aging bridges on West Blvd and 1st Ct N near Roebuck Golf Course through 2031. Requires 20% local match from city funds.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #96
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Total cost:
undisclosed
If approved, would reimburse itemized employee expenses from city funds. Affects city budget allocation and cash flow for staff reimbursement accounts.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #95
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Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #94
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Total cost:
undisclosed
If approved, would authorize reimbursement of documented expenses claimed by appointed and elected officials from the general fund. Itemized accounts are subject to public review.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #55
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Total cost:
$32K
If approved, would enable the city to apply for up to $32,000 in state funding to support alternative fuels initiatives through Alabama Partners for Clean Air, supporting cleaner transportation options.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #90
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Total cost:
$4K
If approved, the city would purchase tablecloths for the Boutwell Auditorium, a public events venue. This routine spending was already budgeted in the FY 2026-2027 budget.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #89
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Would authorize one-year equipment rental agreement for Public Works Department operations through the State of Alabama master contract, enabling routine department equipment needs.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #88
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Would authorize the city to purchase janitorial products and supplies from Budget Janitorial Supply at competitive rates for central warehouse operations over the next year.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #87
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Total cost:
$29K
If approved, T&F, Inc. would replace wiring and light fixtures at the East Pinson Valley Recreation Center, improving safety and functionality at a city recreation facility.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #58
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Total cost:
$350K
If approved, the city would secure federal funding to support law enforcement and criminal justice programs with no local match required. The grant supports Bureau of Justice Assistance initiatives.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #57
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Total cost:
$5.0M
If approved, would fund construction of Corridor C of the Red Rock Trail from Robert Jemison Rd to the western end of Vulcan Trail. City would provide 20% local match. Project spans fiscal years 2028–2031.
September 15, 2026
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Item number:Item #43
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Total cost:
$600K
If approved, the city would pay HdL Companies up to $600,000 annually for tax-administration software and support. The one-year contract would sustain the Tax & License Division's ability to process business licenses and tax filings.
September 8, 2026
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Item number:Item #30
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Total cost:
$2K
Would authorize spending $1,951.37 from the general fund to purchase books for the Birmingham Public Library's collection, available to the public if approved.
September 8, 2026
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Item number:Item #31
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Total cost:
$367
Council would approve a routine $367 purchase of office furniture for Boutwell Auditorium operations, funded from the FY 2026-2027 general fund budget.
September 8, 2026
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Item number:Item #8
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Total cost:
$50K
If approved, would commit up to $50,000 in city funds plus in-kind services to support a four-day food festival at Pepper Place, Sloss Furnace and other venues, showcasing Birmingham's culinary industry and culture to regional visitors.
September 8, 2026
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Item number:Item #29
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Total cost:
$13K
Would authorize payment to inspect four leachate systems managed by Public Works. If approved, funds environmental compliance and operational oversight of the city's waste-containment infrastructure.