Budget & Finance

City approves $262,291 hoist-truck purchase from Ingram Equipment

City commits $262,291 to buy a heavy-duty hoist truck for municipal operations. Funds come from city budget and go to equipment vendor Ingram Equipment Company.

Approve city employee advance expense accounts

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses. Routine payroll and reimbursement processing.

CONSENT ITEM 83. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Fire Department buys LUCAS chest compression systems for $111,052

Birmingham Fire & Rescue gets new cardiac-emergency equipment to improve survival rates for heart-attack and cardiac-arrest calls citywide.

Council approves $6,547 office furniture purchase from Kimball International

Birmingham Land Bank purchases office furniture to support operations.

City approves 1-year sole-source deal with Fastenal for janitorial and maintenan

Fastenal will be the sole supplier of janitorial, maintenance, repair and operating supplies for city departments for one year. No competitive bid was sought.

City awards $250K to Pennington Group for Carver Theatre stage work

Theater stage improvements at the historic Carver Theatre (1631 4th Ave) will enhance the venue's performance capabilities. The city selected the lowest competitive bid at $249,556.

Fire & Rescue: $13,851.60 for three stair-evacuation devices

Birmingham Fire & Rescue is buying specialized stair-evacuation equipment (Stair-PRO Model 6252 devices) to improve its ability to carry people safely down stairs during rescues, particularly in multi-story buildings and medical emergencies.

City approves $51,227 engine repair payment to Thompson Tractor

Equipment Management Department authorizes no-bid repair of machinery. Citizens deserve to know who received city spending and for what service.

City pays $100 to J.W. Auto Body for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department settles a collision repair claim. Routine maintenance cost.

City buys office chairs from Buzz Seating Inc. for $1,436.50

Tax and License Division gets new office furniture. Vendor selected via competitive bid process.

Council approves $28,643.50 office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior S

City buys office furniture for the Innovation and Economic Opportunity department through competitive bidding at unit prices established by the Purchasing Agent.

City approves $10,671 tire changer purchase from Advance Stores

Equipment Management acquires a specialized tire changer for fleet maintenance operations. This sole-source purchase is funded from the general fund.

Council approves $0 Amazon purchase: laptops docking stations, cables, webcams

City commits funds to office equipment from Amazon. Itemized breakdown provided for public transparency.

CONSENT ITEM 53. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Stryker Sales Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $22,380.90, for Stair-PRO Model 6252 and accessories, for the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7

CONSENT ITEM 55. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $65,852.92, for engine repair/replacement on equipment number 124904, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance wit

Fire Rescue buys $2,184 Lifepak 12 battery from GoRescue Brands

Replacement battery for emergency defibrillation equipment used by firefighters and paramedics in the field.

City pays EZ Liner $11,125 for paint-truck training

New staff get hands-on training and consultation on the city's striping machine (paint truck), ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively.

Approve expense accounts for appointed officials

City spends general funds on appointed officials' documented expenses. Details show where public money goes for travel, meals, and other business costs.

Approved: Advanced expense account for appointed official

Allows an appointed city official to draw advance funds for authorized expenses. Standard administrative procedure for official business.