Council approves $10,000 contract with Build Up
City spending decision directing $10,000 to Build Up for services described in the agreement.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
Agreement with Birmingham Black Nurses Association
City enters partnership with Black Nurses Association; dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.
City grants Lamar Outdoor Advertising right-of-way at 1930 8th Avenue North
Lamar gains permission to enter city property to raise an outdoor advertisement structure. The agreement sets terms for construction access and use of public right-of-way.
City pays Alabama Sports Council $5,000
General fund spending on sports promotion activities. Item processed through consent agenda without detail on deliverables or public benefit.
City awards $14,500 contract to Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources
City commits $14,500 to Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER) for services under state procurement law. Details on the program's scope and expected outcomes are not provided in this summary.
City approves $25,000 contract with Alabama Ballet
City funds professional arts programming through partnership with Alabama Ballet to bring performances to Birmingham residents.
Right-of-way agreement: Lamar Outdoor Advertising billboard work at 1930 8th Ave
City grants Lamar access to public right-of-way to raise a billboard structure. Affects traffic and pedestrian access on 8th Avenue North during construction.
City approves $5,000 agreement with Cahaba River Society
City commits $5,000 to Cahaba River Society for riverway work. Details of the agreement's scope and public benefit are unclear from the item title.
City contracts Urban Impact, Inc. for community events ($5,000)
City spending $5,000 on community events through Urban Impact, Inc. Citizens deserve to know who receives taxpayer funds and what services they provide, even for routine vendor payments.
City awards $5,000 to McCoy Adult Day Care
Funding supports senior day care services for vulnerable residents in Birmingham.
Lease amendment: DTP, Inc. contract extended (details truncated)
City continues existing lease with Dale T. Pugh d/b/a DTP, Inc. under amended terms. Full impact unavailable — agenda description was incomplete.
City grants Lamar Outdoor Advertising right of way at 1930 8th Avenue North
Allows Lamar to access city property to install or maintain signage. Details of the agreement—duration, terms, and public impact—are not specified in the item.
City spends $1K on teacher and student supplies
Birmingham schools receive $1,000 in city funds for classroom supplies and materials in 2019–2020.
City awards $16K to Knight Sign for two Fairmont neighborhood signs
Two new brick neighborhood signs will mark and promote the Fairmont area. Low-cost placemaking investment in neighborhood identity.
Lamar Advertising gets right of way at 1930 8th Avenue North
City permits Lamar Outdoor Advertising to access city property at 1930 8th Avenue North for billboard construction or maintenance work.
City approves $20K neighborhood sign in Roebuck
Knight Sign Industries will install a wayfinding sign in the Roebuck neighborhood, helping residents and visitors navigate the area.
Equipment parts: City awards 1-year GM contract to Edwards Chevrolet
City commits to buying GM parts through Edwards Chevrolet for fleet maintenance over the next year at negotiated unit prices.
Council hires Miller Development Group for $15K lobbying contract
City commits $15,000 in general-fund spending to lobbying services supporting Council operations. This sole-source contract goes directly to a private firm without competitive bidding.
Council approves supplies contract with Bama Sign Supply
City purchases printing and press room supplies for its in-house print shop on a competitive bid basis.
Print Shop supplies: 1-year contract awarded to Mac Papers, Inc.
City committed to buying film and press room supplies from Mac Papers at negotiated unit prices for the next year. Standard vendor contract for municipal operations.