If approved, would enable the city to apply for up to $10 million in federal funding to produce and preserve affordable housing—no local match required. Would directly expand housing access for low- and moderate-income residents.
Council would authorize a contract for locker room renovations at Legion Field. The $35,072 project would improve facilities at the city recreation venue if approved.
If approved, the city would reimburse documented expenses for city employees from the general fund. This routine authorization ensures employee travel, supplies, and other work-related costs are paid promptly.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
If approved, would authorize one-year supply contract for rebuilt automatic transmissions needed by the city's Equipment Management Department at competitive bid prices.
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.
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.
Would authorize Equipment Management to purchase Ford automotive parts and services through Sourcewell contract over one year. Supports vehicle fleet upkeep for city operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.