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Irondale council approves consent agenda including $907,672.89 in bills, grants and equipment purchases
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including payment of $907,672.89 in bills and consent items ranging from a transport van purchase to grant applications for a Crestwood Boulevard streetscape and a regional EMS blood‑product grant.
The Irondale City Council approved a 12‑item consent agenda on May 20 that included payment of $907,672.89 in bills and a series of administrative contracts, grant applications and purchases.
Key items approved on consent included:
• Payment of city bills totaling $907,672.89 (motion by Councilman Bach; seconded and approved).
• Resolution amending public funds for a Jefferson County storm‑shelter project to reflect an increased city share after unexpected soil removal; Mayor Stewart said on‑site conditions increased the project cost and the city portion was adjusted by roughly $37,006.23 to a city contribution of about $296,890.50.
• Authorization to add the Final Inning Festival (May 23) to the city events calendar.
• Amendment to the employee excellence award policy to permit recognition of an entire team when appropriate.
• Authorization for the mayor to amend a contract with Kemp Management Solutions LLC to continue construction‑phase and closeout project management support for the Arondelle Civic Center and Fire Station No. 3 at up to $18,000 per month.
• Approval to apply for a regional U.S. DOT grant to outfit EMS units with coolers and initial blood products to reduce fatalities in interstate multi‑vehicle crashes (Irondale to manage the grant and enter MOUs with partner departments).
• Authorization to purchase a multipurpose, wheelchair‑accessible transport van not to exceed $153,900 to consolidate inmate/court transport trips and improve operational efficiency.
• Authorization to apply for an $800,000 ALDOT Transportation Alternatives (TAP) grant for pedestrian and streetscape improvements on Crestwood Boulevard between 16th and 20th streets (possible sidewalks, aesthetics and driver improvements).
• Contracts for park payment services (RecDek LLC at $25/month) and design/procurement services for civic center FF&E with William Blackstock Architects (not to exceed $64,000 plus reimbursables) were also included.
All consent items were adopted as a block after brief staff explanations and opportunity for council questions; most items drew no substantive questions and were left on consent by unanimous agreement.
