City pays $12,360 annual renewal to CSX Transportation for real estate
City commits general fund dollars to an annual CSX real estate fee. This is a routine but trackable recurring payment citizens should know about.
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City renews annual air pollution permits for $550
Required permits allow city operations to continue at various locations. Annual renewal to Jefferson County Department of Health.
City approves Convergeone contract for laptops and computer equipment
City purchases computers and tech equipment from established vendor at negotiated unit prices. No change to resident services or costs.
Fire Department buys $10.2K equipment bundle from Sunbelt Fire
Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases specialized equipment (Brute 2 Basic Bundle and Universal Spanner Wrench) to support firefighting operations and emergency response capability.
City pays $12,714 to Sunbelt Glass for touchless door openers
Touchless handicap door openers installed in Mayor's and City Council offices improve accessibility for people with disabilities during official business.
$5.5M budget amendment for community development grants
City sets aside $5.5M in federal grants for housing and community development programs, including assistance for people with AIDS. Funds support neighborhood improvements and vulnerable populations.
Budget amendment: $20K shifted from District 7 projects
$20,000 originally set aside for District 7 discretionary projects is being redirected to a transfer account. This reduces funds available for local projects in that district.
Public hearing set on Mayor's proposed budgets
Council will hear the Mayor's budget proposals before voting. This is your chance to weigh in on how city money gets spent on schools, police, parks, and other services.
City pays $146K to Cornerstone Detention for padded jail cells
Birmingham is spending $146,283 from the general fund on padded cells at the city jail, a safety upgrade for the detention facility.
$5.5M in federal grants set aside for community development
City receives federal funding for affordable housing, community services, and AIDS support programs. Money goes toward local development projects serving low-income residents.
City awards 1-year office furniture contract to The Hon Company
City will purchase office furniture from The Hon Company at established unit prices as needed over the next year. Covers routine operational expenses for city departments.
One-year office furniture contract awarded to Cherryman Industries
City commits to purchasing office furniture from a single vendor for one year at pre-set prices. Citizens should know how public funds support routine city operations.
Mayor presents $500M+ general fund and capital budget for 2021-2022
This is the first public look at the Mayor's spending plan for the coming fiscal year. It will shape police, fire, parks, streets, and social services for your neighborhood.
Budget: $30K moved from Bessie Estelle Park to Ensley/Village Creek
Funds for Bessie Estelle Park's inclusive playground project are being redirected to Ensley/Village Creek Tuxedo Park development.
Transfer $605 within Woodland Park neighborhood budget
Redirects $605 from Woodland Park Neighborhood Association's capital projects account to another fund category. This is a minor rebudgeting of neighborhood discretionary money.
City buys $16,042 cold planer from Cowin Equipment
Funds a street maintenance tool purchased through competitive bidding with state grant money, keeping road-resurfacing equipment current.
Council awards $172K to Pennington Group for Grayson Park renovations
Grayson Park gets upgraded through a competitive bidding process. Work is set to begin once the contract is finalized.
City pays $17,290 for phone/data cable replacement at Jazz Hall
Norstan Communications will replace aging phone and data cables at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame/Carver Theatre to restore reliable connectivity and support the venue's operations.
Budget amendment: Neighborhood Allocations Fund FY2021
Adjusts spending in the Neighborhood Allocations Fund for fiscal year 2021. Details of which programs or neighborhoods are affected are not specified in the agenda item.
City reimburses Connie Horn $1,166 for May Council travel
Staff member reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses (airfare, hotel, meals) during May 11–14 attendance at Council event in Huntsville, Alabama.