City pays South Hall Self Storage $474 for East Avondale goods/services
Routine spending on goods or services for the East Avondale neighborhood. Citizens deserve to see how city funds are used, even for smaller vendor payments.
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Contracts & Procurement items
City spends $1,000 to support Birmingham Board of Education
City directs general funds to the school board for student services. Specific goods or services not detailed in available text.
City funds $42K visitor management system for Henry J. Olive School
School will install a visitor check-in system to improve campus security and track who enters buildings. Enhances safety protocols at a public school serving Birmingham families.
City hires DJ Michael Jackson for $225 event services
Birmingham is paying a local DJ for event music services. This is routine entertainment spending that requires council approval.
City awards $350 to Board of Education for student goods/services
Sole-source spending to support Birmingham students through a direct partnership with the Board of Education.
Council commits $30K to Magic City Smooth Jazz
City allocates $30,000 in discretionary funds to Magic City Smooth Jazz, likely for arts or entertainment programming that supports local culture and community engagement.
City funds $3K bus shelter in Sherman Heights
Sherman Heights residents get a new small bus shelter, improving safety and comfort for transit riders in the neighborhood.
City awards records storage contract to Archives Security, Inc.
City commits to one-year records storage service with vendor pricing on file. Standard procurement for document management infrastructure.
City purchases property from Dillard trust beneficiaries
City expands its real estate holdings through a negotiated land purchase. Details on price, location, and intended use are not yet disclosed in this approval stage.
City approves ShotSpotter gunfire detection contract
Birmingham will deploy acoustic gunfire detection technology across the city to help police respond faster to shootings. The system raises privacy questions about surveillance in neighborhoods.
ShotSpotter gunfire detection expanded to new city areas
City expands surveillance technology that detects and locates gunshots in real time. Will increase police response speed to shootings and provide evidence for investigations.
City renews ShotSpotter gunfire-detection contract
Gunfire-alert system will continue tracking shots fired across Birmingham, helping police respond faster to gun violence. Contract terms and annual cost not yet disclosed in this agenda item.
ShotSpotter gunfire detection expands to new neighborhoods
Birmingham will deploy more gunshot-detection microphones in expansion areas under this agreement with ShotSpotter. The technology aims to help police respond faster to gun violence, though expansion details and long-term costs remain unclear.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with REV Birmingham
The city is entering a partnership with REV Birmingham, a nonprofit focused on economic development and community revitalization. Details of the agreement's scope and impact are not yet public.
City awards 1-year mower contract to Alabama Mower Service
City commits to buying zero-turn mowers from Alabama Mower Service for equipment maintenance across municipal operations.
City hires DJ Larry Hayes for $350 event services
Routine vendor payment for disc jockey services at a city event. Minimal budget impact.
City approves 1-year contract with Rent One for outdoor equipment
City commits to purchasing outdoor power equipment (mowers, blowers, etc.) from a single vendor for routine maintenance and grounds operations. Affects city maintenance budgets and service delivery for parks and public spaces.
City hosts FBI Alumni Leadership Conference Sept. 14–17
Birmingham partners with the FBI to host a national leadership conference, bringing alumni from across the country to the city.
City awards concrete pipe contract to Southern Pipe & Supply
City locks in pricing for routine water/sewer infrastructure repairs and maintenance over the next 13 months.
City authorizes contract with Jefferson County District Attorney
City will enter a partnership with the District Attorney's office for up to 2 years to support criminal justice operations. Contract terms must be renegotiated annually.