Storm Water Fund budget amendment for fiscal year 2027
Budget amendment would adjust storm water spending priorities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Final allocation details unavailable in published agenda.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Window replacement payment: Nelson Glass Co. for Springville Road Library
Council would authorize $13,453 from the general fund to replace windows at Springville Road Public Library, keeping the facility in working order for residents.
Fire panel upgrade: $34,894 cost increase for Museum of Art
A change order would add $34,894 to the Birmingham Museum of Art's fire safety system replacement. If approved, this additional spending would come from the capital improvement budget to complete the fire panel upgrade at the museum.
City to fund $250K Civil Rights education center at Sixteenth Street Baptist Chu
If approved, the city would provide $250,000 to help Sixteenth Street Baptist Church build a 14,000-square-foot Education and Visitor Center honoring the Civil Rights Movement, with a restaurant, meeting spaces, and full ADA accessibility for people with disabilities.
Fire protection repair contract amendment for Central Library
Would authorize the city to proceed with a $192,279 fire safety repair at the Birmingham Central Library. If approved, the work would help ensure the building meets current fire code and protection standards.
Highland Park Pro Shop: utility work clarification amendment for HVAC project
Clarifies that Alabama Power will perform utility work directly rather than through a subcontractor on the Highland Park Pro Shop HVAC replacement. No change to project cost or timeline if approved.
Budget amendment: $26K to Library ADA water station project
If approved, would fund ADA-compliant water station upgrades at the Library, supporting accessibility for patrons with disabilities.
Council to grant Stella Shuttle Service operating permit for city transport
If approved, would authorize Stella Shuttle Service to operate shuttle service on Birmingham's public streets and to and from locations within the city under municipal code regulations.
City to pay $9,216 moving relocation assistance for Pratt Highway bridge project
If approved, Cody Hamner would receive $9,216 in relocation assistance to cover moving costs displaced by the Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement project over Black Creek.
Land area:
1 parcel
Carver Theater sewer lateral repair contract: $105,871 to Plumcore, Inc.
Council would approve a $105,871 contract to repair the sewer lateral at Carver Theater (1631 4th Avenue North). The work would address critical infrastructure at a historic downtown venue.
District 3 discretionary grant: $20K to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for educati
Would direct $20,000 of District 3 funds to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to provide science and nature workshops for families through June 2026 if approved.
Water sampling contract: City to engage Guardian Systems for $46,480
Council would authorize a 13-month water quality testing contract for stormwater management. The testing helps ensure the city meets federal and state environmental standards required by the EPA and ADEM.
Council to award $154K drainage contract to Carr Development for Tuxedo Heights
If approved, would fund stormwater infrastructure improvements in the Tuxedo Heights neighborhood. The project would address drainage concerns affecting local residents and infrastructure.
Council to award $93,786 contract for 2025 citywide inlet repairs
Would authorize a contract for citywide storm-drainage inlet repairs in 2025. Funded through federal DOT grant. If approved, work would begin on infrastructure maintenance across Birmingham.
Council to award $128K contract for fire station repairs
Would fund apron repairs at Fire Stations 20 and 27 to maintain facility infrastructure. If approved, Coston General Contractors would handle the work across two stations serving Ensley and central Birmingham.
Council to vote on parking fine increases and new enforcement fees
If approved, would increase parking violation fines and add new fines for previously unpunished violations. Would also impose administrative fees on delinquent parking tickets referred to collection, potentially raising costs for residents with unpaid citations.
Proposed law: reduce parking violation penalties, add collections fee
Would lower penalties for parking violations while adding a fee for tickets unpaid beyond 30 days. If approved, motorists with overdue citations would face collection charges, but base penalties would decrease.
Council to consider $8,401 sale of foreclosed property at 1526 17th St N
If approved, the city would sell a foreclosed property acquired through municipal liens to LC Willow Solutions, LLC for $8,400.55. The sale would clear the parcel from city inventory and recover funds for municipal accounts.
Land area:
2 parcels
Proposed law would adjust parking violation penalties and add late-payment fee
Would remove certain extra penalties for parking violations while adding a new administrative fee for tickets unpaid for more than 30 days. Could affect residents with outstanding parking citations.
35th Street Bridge painting contract: cost reduction to $276,841
Council would amend the contract with Gulf Coast Contracting to reduce the painting project cost from $301,510 to $276,841. If approved, the city would save approximately $24,669 on this bridge maintenance work.