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Council extends Urban Alchemy agreement despite councilor's cost-per-contact criticism

Birmingham City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The council approved an amendment extending Urban Alchemy's agreement through March 31, 2026, for outreach, interim housing and crisis services (not to exceed $1,717,881); one councilor criticized the contract's cost-per-interaction and low shelter-referral numbers during debate.

The Birmingham City Council voted to amend and extend its agreement with Urban Alchemy on Dec. 9, authorizing a contract not to exceed $1,717,881 through March 31, 2026 to continue community engagement, homeless outreach, interim housing, hygiene services, street cleaning and crisis response related to homelessness, mental health and addiction.

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