April 4, 2024

April 3, 2024

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Employment

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GUEST EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

BJCC, is recruiting for a Guest Experience Coordinator, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

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GUEST SERVICE AMBASSADOR

BJCC, is recruiting for a Guest Service Ambassador, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or

send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

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FACILITY PAINTER

BJCC, is recruiting for a Facility Painter, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: SALES & MARKETING

BJCC, is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant: Sales & Marketing, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

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LEGAL

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CASE NO. CV-2023-900862

BOOKXCHANGE, LLC, Plaintiff, v. FREETEXTBOOKS, INC., Defendant,

PUBLICATION NOTICE

TO: FreeTextbooks, Inc.,

Registered Agent: Jonathan Robinson

808 Forrest Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35209

You are hereby notified that BOOKXCHANGE, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed suit on March 3, 2023, in the Jefferson County Circuit Court against FREETEXTBOOKS, INC (“Defendant”) based on breach of contract and account stated. Said breach of contract and account stated claim has caused $251,507.54 in damages to the Plaintiff, plus court costs. . In this cause, it is made to appear to the Court, by the affidavit of counsel for Plaintiff stating that Defendants are avoiding service and has concealed themselves so that the summons and complaint cannot be served upon them, and further, that said Defendants is over the age of twenty-one (21) years.

To prevent a default judgment being entered against you, you must file an answer in writing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and serve a copy upon J. Matthew Parnell, counsel for BOOKXCHANGE, LLC, The Parnell Law Group, LLC, P.O. Box 2189, Montgomery AL 36102, by the 4th day of May, 2024, which is (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, which shall be published once per week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama.

DONE this 14th day of May, 2024.

Clerk of the Jefferson County Circuit Court

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CASE NO. CV-2023-904403

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: STANLENE J. SAGER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WILMINGTON FINANCE, A DIVISION OF AIG FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK;J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

TAKE NOTICE that on December 6, 2023, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

The Northwest 47.5 feet of Lot 14-A, in Block 1, according to the Amended Map of Blocks 1, 5, and 6, Magnolia

Heights, as recorded in Map Book 9, Page 28, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a N 47.5 FT OF LOT 14-A BLK 1 MAGNOLIA HGHTS. Less and except that portion of subject

property conveyed to the State of Alabama by Order recorded in LR201514, Pg.7240.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 670, Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Greer B. Mallette, Christian & Small, LLP, 505

20th Street North, Suite 1800 Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 18th day of March, 2024.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2023-902269

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: SOLUTIONS SYSTEMS, LLC; FIRST FINANCIAL BANK, J.T. SMALLWOOD JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on November 26, 2023, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on April 19, 2024 at 9:45 A.M. (continued from February 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.) at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 670, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 212 59th Street N, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23-00-21-1-006-012.000 a/k/a 0123002110060120000000

Legal Description: A lot 48 feet by 150 feet in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section 21, Township 17, Range 2 West, more particularly described as follows: Begin at a point on the western side of 59th Street (formerly Vildibill Ave) 147 feet Northwardly from the Northwest corner of 59th Street and Pauline Ave. (now 2nd Avenue North); thence Northward along the western side of 59th Street 48 feet; thence westwardly parallel with the North line of Second Avenue 150 feet to a 15 foot strip to be kept open for property owners of said block; thence southwardly parallel with 59th Street 49 feet; thence Eastwardly parallel with the North line of Second Avenue 150 feet to the point of beginning, being according to the map of Copeland Survey which is recorded in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama in Map Book 1, Page 25. Situated in Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a POB 50 FT S SE OF SW INTER 59TH ST N & 2ND CT N TH SE-48 FT S SW-150 FT S NW-48 FT S NE-150 FT S TO POB SEC 21 TWSP 17 S R 2W

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900660.00

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: CASUNDRA BOLDEN; ANDRE WATERS; REPUBLIC FINANCE, LLC; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on February 14, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 901 44th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-20-3-002-011.000

Legal Description: Lot 10, in Block 2, according to the Survey of Kingston, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 42, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017095461 as follows: LOT 10 BLK 2 KINGSTON)

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 22, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 8:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

Dated this the 25th day of March, 2024.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-901023.00

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: WILLIAM JOHNSON AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM JOHNSON; CHARLES WILLIAMS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES WILLIAMS; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; BROOKWOOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC. F/K/A BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER; MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM F/K/A HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY FOR MEDICAL WEST; UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL; AFFINITY HOSPITAL, LLC D/B/A TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER OF BIRMINGHAM; AMERICA’S FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; A & S BAIL BONDING COMPANY, INC.; ALABAMA STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION; MUTUAL SAVINGS CREDIT UNION; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) A/K/A CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; CAVALRY SPV I, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF SYNCHRONY BANK; CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF SANTANDER; BROOKWOOD LOANS OF ALABAMA, LLC; SANDIA RESOLUTION COMPANY, LLC; 1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION; LVNV FUNDING LLC; ROBERT BOLES; LETHIA LONG; BIRMINGHAM BACKHOE AND EXCAVATING, LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; DISCOVER BANK; BIRMINGHAM CITY CREDIT UNION; BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; MUTUAL FINANCE INC. OF BESSEMER; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on March 6, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 2015 27th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-24-3-017-006.000

Legal Description: The Southern 50 feet of the Western 50 feet of Lot 5, Block 17, according to the map and survey of Haskell and Muller as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 357, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2016132657 as follows: S 50FT OF W 50FT LOT 5 BLK 17 HASKELL & MULLER)

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 22, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 8:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900714

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: BARBARA PALMER, BAMA LTD.; J.T. SMALLWOOD JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on February 15, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on May 3, 2024 at 10:15 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 670, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 4322 Harmon St., 212 59th Birmingham, Alabama 35217

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23-00-07-4-004-017.000 a/k/a 0123003000740040170000000

Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 8, according to the Survey of Boyles Park, as recorded in Map Book 8, Page 64,

in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 7 BLK 8 BOYLES PARK LAND CO.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

Dated this the 25th day of March, 2024.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Tarrant City BOE – Alternative School Renovations Pkg C: Renovations of Existing Career Tech Building at Tarrant, AL for the State of Alabama and the City of Tarrant, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Archiects.

Williford Orman Construction, LLC

PO Box 1985,

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC ,Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Storm Shelters for Jefferson County Commission Package F – Warrior River Storm Shelter at Jefferson County for the State of Alabama and the County of Jefferson, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify

Lathan Associates Architects.

Williford Orman Construction LLC

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that Hodge Mechanical Services, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Shelby Campus in Birmingham, AL for the removal and replacement of cooling towers at the General Studies Building on purchase order #P0004480 and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Jefferson State Community College

Attn: Business Office

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Impact Electric Inc, Contractor, has completed the contract for Renovation of UAB Project #220088, Alys Stephens Center Theatrical Lighting Upgrade at 1200 10 Ave S., Birmingham, AL for the State of Alabama and The University of Alabama Birmingham, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Belin J. Higginbotham, UAB Facilities, 801 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL, Hyde Engineering Inc, 3120 8th Ave S., Birmingham, AL, Impact Electric Inc, 2630 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of New Softball Batting Practice Pavilion for Chelsea High School at Chelsea, AL for the State of Alabama and the City of Chelsea, AL, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects PC.

Williford Orman Construction LLC

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Section 39-1 as amended by H275 Code of Alabama, 1997, Notice is hereby given that Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Contractor has completed Michael’s Restaurant Work Platform for the City of Birmingham and have made request for final settlement of said contract.

Tecta America Southeast, LLC

5578 Morgan Street

Irondale, AL 35210

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that P & M Mechanical, Inc., Contractor, has completed the UAB Spain Wallace 2nd Floor 212 Lab AHU project, in Birmingham, Alabama, for The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, located at 620 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise, in connection with this project, should immediately contact Birchfield Penuel & Associates LLC, 2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35209.

P& M Mechanical, Inc.

325 Carson Road North

Birmingham, AL 35215

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter l, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended, notice is hereby given

that Griffin Building Group, LLC has completed the Contract for the Jefferson County Sheriffs Training Center Classroom Building, for the owner, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and has made request for final settlement of said contract.

Griffin Building Group, LLC

P.O.Box 660165

Birmingham, AL 35266

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that K & L Group, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Jefferson Campus in Birmingham, AL for renovations in Carson Hall Room 203/Physics Lab on purchase order #P0005069 and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Jefferson State Community College

Attn: Business Office

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that K & L Group, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Jefferson Campus in Birmingham, AL for renovations in Bethune Deramus on purchase order #P0005172 and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Jefferson State Community College

Attn: Business Office

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that K & L Group, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Jefferson Campus in Birmingham, AL for running the fiber optic cable from GWH to Ruby Carson on purchase order #P0005211 and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Jefferson State Community College

Attn: Business Office

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. B24010

HARRIS HOMES TUNNEL REDESIGN

Issue: 03/19/2024

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON

Darryl Grayson, Procurement Analyst

Telephone: (205)521-0611

E-mail: dgrayson@habd.net

TDD/TTY: 800-548-2546

HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE EPROCUREMENT MARKETPLACE

1. Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).

2. Click on the “Login” button in the upper left side.

3. Follow the listed directions.

4. If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the Marketplace, please call customer support at (866)526-9266.

PRE- BID CONFERENCE

Thursday March 28, 2024, 2:00 PM CT

600 Brussels Circle Birmingham, AL35212

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

Monday April 8, 2024 2:00 PM CT

BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE

Thursday April 18, 2024, 2:00 PM CT

1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233 (*The sealed “hard copy” proposal documentation must be received in-hand and time-stamped by the Agency by no later than 3 2:00PM CT on this date).

[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

ITB# 31-24 Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection and Maintenance

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D.,

C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on 4/23/2024, for Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection and Maintenance.

All Solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at https://jeffcobids.jccal.org/Search.aspx

Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org attention Florencie Patton and Harriett Bell.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00 am (CST) in Suite 830 of the Jefferson County Main Courthouse. For special accommodation please call 205-325-5381.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

ITB #29-24 HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D.,

C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on April 24, 2024, for ITB #29-24 HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES. All Solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at

https://jeffcobids.jccal.org./Search.aspx

Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

A performance bond will be required in the amount of $25,000.00

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Shades Valley Training Facility located at 1330 Oak Grove Road, Birmingham, AL 35209. For special accommodations please call 205-325-5381 ext. 1810.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

ITB# 33-24 “Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance- ESD”

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D.,

C.P.M. , until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on 5/7/2024, for Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance – ESD.

All Solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at https://jeffcobids.jccal.org/Search.aspx. Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications

as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org attention Florencie Patton

and Harriett Bell.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 am (CST) in Suite 830 of the

Jefferson County Main Courthouse. For special accommodation please call 205-325-5381.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Lake Purdy Dam Stability Improvements Project

Project Number: P.01034

Capital Budget Number: BP-616-12

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Lake Purdy Dam Stability Improvements Project will be received by The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham Engineering Department, Attn: Hattye McCarroll. P.E.; Chief Engineer, 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Bids received after said time will be rejected and returned unopened.

Construction of Lake Purdy Dam Stability Improvements Project includes but not limited to the following scope of work:

1. Roadway Construction

a. Site work, grading and widening of the roadway.

b. Construction and installation of roadway erosion and sedimentation control.

c. Installation of chert which includes transportation and excavation of chert from a borrow area and placing, grading, and compacting on the roadbed.

d. Installation of a dense grade stone pavement on the entrance road of all graded or new roadbed where chert or other pavement is not applied.

e. Installation of storm pipes along the roadway.

f. Maintenance of roadway throughout the duration of the project.

2. Dam Rehabilitation

a. Demolition and disposal of all materials of the existing pole barn in the laydown area.

b. Clearing, grubbing, and grading.

c. Providing and maintaining erosion and sediment control measures, and obtaining stormwater NPDES Permit.

d. Construction of a sedimentation pond and outfall structure.

e. Extending and encasing the existing low-level outlet pipes.

f. Providing reinforced concrete for pipe encasement, stilling basin, training walls, retaining walls, spillway control section, and raising the dam crest.

g. Providing roller compacted concrete (RCC) buttressing of the dam.

h. Installing cast-in-place concrete step-facing system.

i. Installation of earthfill berms for support of non-overflow sections of the dam and temporary levels to serve as grouting platforms.

j. Performing comprehensive foundation grouting through and underneath the dam.

k. Passive dowels into rock, masonry, and concrete to secure proposed work to foundation and/or existing dam.

l. Conducting CCTV and geo-location of lower inlet pipe at valve house.

m. Repair and sealing of interior walls of valve house.

n. Replacement of valves in valve house and replacement of roof in valve house.

o. Installing filter drains within the earthfill abutments.

p. Constructing earthfill abutments.

q. Miscellaneous site improvements and site piping as required.

r. Other miscellaneous associated items as necessary to complete the work.

Bids shall be based on a lump sum plus unit price items plus contingency allowance items as indicated in the Bid Form.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Chief Engineer of The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, AL; and the office of Arcadis U.S., Inc., 1143 1st Ave. South, Birmingham, AL.

Prime Contractor bidders may obtain one complete set of Bidding Documents on or after March 6, 2024, from the office of the Chief Engineer of The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham upon payment of a $300.00 deposit by company check or by certified check and signing a nondisclosure statement. No personal checks or any other form of payment except as noted will be accepted. This deposit shall be refunded in full to each prime contractor bidder upon the return of the Bidding Documents in a reusable condition within 10 days after the bid opening. Additional sets of Bidding Documents for prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors or dealers may be obtained upon payment of said $300.00 deposit and signing a nondisclosure statement. This deposit shall be refunded less the costs of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within 10 days after the bid opening. Company check or Certified check for documents shall be made payable to The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35222 and mailed to the Attn: Hattye McCarroll P.E.; Chief Engineer. No additional charge will be made for delivery via UPS ground. Those requesting shipment of documents via carriers other than UPS ground will be made at the requesting firm’s expense. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available to any Bidder. Neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including any addenda, obtained from other sources. No Bidder may withdraw or alter a bid within 60 calendar days after the actual date of the bid opening.

A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held at 9:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the OWNER’s Cahaba Pump Station, located at 4012 Sicard Hollow Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243. All prospective Bidders and interested parties are required to attend the pre-bid conference. The purpose of the pre-bid conference is to raise questions pertaining to the Bidding and Contract documents and for the OWNER or its representatives to clarify any points. All Contractors shall complete and submit HUB Bid Solicitation Notice (HUB Form 3) no later than seven (7) days after the scheduled date of the pre-bid conference. This form may be submitted in person at the pre-bid conference. Bids will NOT BE ACCEPTED from any Prospective Bidder who does not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check, drawn on an Alabama Bank, or bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid not to exceed $50,000.00 in the form and subject to conditions provided for in the Specifications.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Award.

Bidders shall comply with all statutory requirements in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will only be received from Contractors who are licensed by the State of Alabama.

Contract time of commencement and completion will be in accordance with the Agreement.

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham (“BWWB”) has adopted a voluntary Historically Underutilized Business (“HUB”) Program designed to encourage the participation of HUB firms in construction projects. To that end, the BWWB will never exclude any firm from participation in, deny any person benefits of, or otherwise discriminate in connection with the award and performance of BWWB contracts based on racial, gender, social, or economic status.

It is the intent of the BWWB to foster competition among contractors, suppliers and vendors that will result in better quality and more economical services for the BWWB. Under this program, the BWWB has established a goal of 30% participation of HUB firms for services required for BWWB construction projects. The BWWB’s stated goal will not be the determining factor in construction contract awards; rather bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Good Faith Efforts, more particularly outlined in the HUB Program, toward meeting said goal.

Failure on the part of a bidder to fully submit the information required herein may be considered by the BWWB in evaluating whether the bidder is responsive to bid requirements.

Alabama Code §31-13-9 (1975) provides that as a condition for the award of any contract by The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, a business entity or employer that employs one or more employees within the state of Alabama shall provide documentation of enrollment in the E-Verify program.

Each Prospective Bidder must complete, as a condition for the award of any Contract by The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, the Certification Regarding Debarment in Section 00 20 10. The Certification must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Legislature of Alabama Act 2013-205 grants the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) the authority to issue certificates of exemption from sales and use taxes for construction projects for certain governmental agencies. Pursuant to Act 2013-205, Section 1(g) the Contractor accounts for the sales tax not included in the Bid Form by submitting an Accounting of Sales Tax-Attachment to BWWB Bid Form. Failure to provide an accounting of sales tax shall render the bid non-responsive. Other than determining responsiveness, sales tax accounting shall not affect the bid pricing nor be considered in the determination of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. After Notice of Award, Contractor and Subcontractor licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must comply with ADOR requirements for making an application for qualification of the exemption and are responsible for ADOR reporting requirements for the duration of the project.

If a Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the Bidder with the best price on the best terms for the OWNER, who has neither been disqualified nor rejected pursuant to these Contract Documents, and whose Bid based on an evaluation by the OWNER indicates that the award will be in the best interest of the Project and will result in the lowest overall cost to the OWNER for completion of the project. If a Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded within 90 calendar days after the day of the opening of bids.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, the right to waive irregularities or to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the OWNER.

Owner:

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham

3600 First Avenue North

Birmingham, Alabama 35222

Hattye McCarroll, P.E

Telephone number (205) 244-4182

Engineer:

ARCADIS, U.S., Inc.

1143 1st Ave South, Suite 109

Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Mr. Dhiraj Parekh, P.E

Telephone number (205) 930-5956

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City of Birmingham, Local Real Estate Pros Partner to Encourage Homeownership

Birmingham Times

April 3, 2024

Realtists 1 — Members of the Birmingham Realtist Association attended a Birmingham City Council meeting, as they have become official partners with the City of Birmingham to administer down payment assistance to homebuyers. (Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson, The Birmingham Times)

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times

The City of Birmingham will partner with area real estate professionals on a down payment assistance program to create more opportunities for African Americans who want to own homes.

The council voted unanimously to collaborate with the Birmingham Realtist Association on the program. Realtists are African American real estate professionals part of the larger National Association of Real Estate Brokers, or NAREB, which has chapters all over the country.

NAREB’s mission is to encourage home ownership among more African Americans nationwide by working through its local chapters.

“We generally have a really deep footprint in the community, but being able to partner with the city on things like this allows us to really be able to bridge the gap and bring the residents and the city together to create a common goal,” said Justin Williams, President of the Birmingham Realtist Association.

Council President Darrell O’Quinn said the partnership allows the city to help identify potential homeowners. “I’m glad that we have that group locally to work with and help us overcome some of our own legacy,” he said. “Many of our communities are still segregated and that’s a portion of our past we will have to be very intentional about overcoming.”

He added, “Redlining is something that still occurs today and their organization occupies a particular spot of being very vocal and pointing out that those disparities.”

Here’s how the down payment assistance program will work:

For buyers who qualify for the assistance, they “will have access to at least $10,000 of down payment assistance funds,” Williams said. “There may be matching funds from some partnering banks, but that can go towards all things in regard to their cash to close. Those funds are going to be extremely important for buyers to be able to secure homes,” said Williams.

From left: Associate Broker Justin Williams, President of Birmingham Realtist Association; Kingsley Chuku, President of the Young Realtist Division, and Broker Lou Hill of the Birmingham Realtist Association. (Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson, The Birmingham Times)

The partnership comes days before Realtist Week, which is April 8-14 and will feature a series of events which spotlight steps to prepare more African Americans for homeownership.

One of the highlights is the Building Black Wealth Tour Community Day on Saturday, April 13 at New Rising Star Baptist Church, 7400 London Avenue, at 10 a.m.

“This is the real estate extravaganza with information from all different sectors of the real estate industry — for homeowners, for home buyers, for Black males to be able to purchase homes, and for women to invest in real estate. There will be one-on-one opportunities with real estate agents, housing counselors, lenders and attorneys. It’s a free event for the community, so we’re looking to reach at least 1,000 residents,” said Williams.

Other events of the week include a Fitness Day/Membership Drive, a State of Housing in Black America Luncheon and an Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament.

The climate for home ownership for African Americans is shifting, which makes the work of his organization all the more important, Williams said.

“Home ownership is becoming less affordable with rising interest rates, soaring home prices and additional costs that are being added to the buyers now, outside of all the other challenges,” said Williams. “Those things are just broadening the (wealth) gap, but as we talked about, our goal is closing the wealth gap and understanding that home ownership is one of the tools to achieve that.”

For more information on the Birmingham Realtist Association, visit www.nareb.com/birmingham-realtist-association.

‘We Were Gazing Up at the Trees and That’s Where We Shared Our First Kiss’

Birmingham Times

April 3, 2024

SONYA AND CHRIS THIGPEN

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times

Live: Moody

Married: June 28, 1997

Met: September 1995 at AmSouth Bank, in Birmingham. They were both Consumer Loans Clerks. Chris started working there while Sonya was on vacation and when she returned he noticed a new face and asked around about her.

“…we kinda met in the [file cabinet area], we would cross paths in that area a lot,’ said Sonya.

“We’re both kind of quiet so in the beginning it was just us speaking to one another and then got to the point of having conversations and I eventually asked her to lunch. She declined, but I didn’t think anything of it,” Chris said. “I just knew I’d have to be more direct the next time.”

“The first time he asked me out I didn’t even realize he was asking me out,” Sonya laughed. “He asked me to go have lunch and I had brought my lunch that day so I declined, and my coworkers started beating me up about it and told me he was asking me out… [Our] coworkers were trying to play cupid, and after a while they set up a group lunch date and they backed out one by one so that it ended up being just he and I.”

“I did figure something was up when they started declining one by one,” Chris said. “[Sonya and I went ahead and] ate lunch in the cafeteria at work and I asked her if she’d like to go out that weekend.”

Sonya and Chris Thigpen met in 1995 while working at AmSouth Bank in Birmingham. The couple married in 1995. (Provided Photos)

First date: January 1996, At the now closed French Quarter nightclub in downtown Birmingham, followed by a day date to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Sonya said her shyness got the better of her during the first half of the date.

“What I remember the most is that Sonya has always been genuinely sweet and honest and with both of us being kinda quiet people, it was a challenge at first because you had two quiet people in a busy club and I had to figure out a way to break the ice and start the conversations,” Chris said. “Luckily they served food, so I ordered some food and we sat down and the conversation started to flow with the people watching and talking about what was going on around us,” Chris said.

“…I really had not frequented clubs much, so it was like wonderment for me. It was new sights and new sounds, and I was impressed that they had live music. We talked, we laughed, we didn’t dance, I don’t even think we had any alcohol to drink. We just had a coke [to drink] talked and enjoyed each other’s company,” Sonya said.

The date went so well, that when Chris took Sonya back home, she invited him inside so they could talk longer. “We talked until the sun came up,” Sonya said. “And then he suggested that we [should part ways] and get a little rest, and he said I have a place in mind that I think you would like, and if you’re interested [I’d like to take you there later today]. And I said that’s fine.”

A few hours later, Chris was back at Sonya’s Southside apartment for the next part of their date at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

“I’m an outdoor person and I would go there often and sit and look up through the trees. It was a renewing [ritual] for me to get out of the hustle of life and it was a peaceful state of mind that I enjoyed being in and I wanted to share that with her,” Chris said.

“There was a moment during the walk where we took a seat underneath a tree and he started pointing things out to me and we were gazing up at the trees and that’s where we shared our first kiss,” Sonya said.

The following weekend Chris invited Sonya to a family gathering. She met his family and said she felt very welcomed and embraced.

The turn: “… it was unspoken, but we knew we were together,” said Sonya “It was not so much a specific moment, but it was a sense or a feeling … I felt secure, and I had never had an uncomfortable moment with Chris. It was like we were soul mates and were playing something out that had already happened. By the third date, I told him ‘I love you’, and I said, ‘It’s OK if you don’t feel the same way, you don’t have to say it back’ and he put his hand up and said stop, ‘I love you too’.”

“From my side of it, I was at lunch with my mom and we were talking about life in general and she made a comment that it was OK if I decided to move out [of the house he mother owned] and start my life. When I knew that she was comfortable with Sonya, that was my sign to take things to the next level,” Chris said.

By March 1996, the pair were co-habitating, living together at Sonya’s Southside apartment.

The proposal: Christmas Day, 1996, in their apartment in 5 Points South.

“By this point, we had been through an apartment fire and the ring was under the tree, and by the grace of God we didn’t lose everything (including the ring),” Chris said. “I remember trying to figure out how I was going to let it out [the proposal], and it just ended up coming out.”

Sonya was in full anticipation of the pending proposal. “I made sure I was cute, my hair was looking nice, I had my nails done. We had been talking about getting married, we had lots and lots of conversations about it so we knew it was going to happen, just not when. He had asked me what kind of ring I would like and I described a ring of my mother’s that I loved and without even seeing it he actually went out and bought the exact same ring,” said Sonya.

“And we were in our PJ’s opening up all the gifts and I grew a little disappointed when I didn’t come across a ring. But he said wait, we have one more and he went under the skirt of our 4-foot tree that was mounted on a table and he pulled out a gift box and it was nicely and professionally wrapped and he’s snapping pictures and I’m smiling from ear to ear. And I said ‘Wait, are you gonna ask me to marry you?’ And he smiled and kinda put his head to the side and said, ‘Sonya, will you marry me?’, and I said ‘yes’.”

The wedding: At Bryant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal [AME] Church in Grasselli Heights, officiated by Reverend Tommy Hagler. Their colors were navy blue, gold, and cream.

Most memorable for both the bride and groom was a comical moment they shared when it was time for the groom to salute the bride.

“At the moment when Chris was told to kiss his bride, he paused and took a slight step back, and I had a moment of panic. But then he pulled out a little breath spray bottle, sprayed his mouth, and then came in for the kiss. The entire church was in stitches,” Sonya said.

“I wanted to lighten the moment, and I knew she would appreciate the humor. I’m always laughing at something in my head…,” Chris said.

Humor is how the couple gets through tough, and serious moments. Like when Sonya had breast cancer in 2004. “…Chris was my personal barber during that time, and even with that we had humor,” Sonya said. “[we joked about my bald head] …we have always been able to laugh at ourselves and take out some of the seriousness in life.” (Sonya has since recovered).

They honeymooned on a weekend trip to Atlanta, and a visit to Six Flags over Georgia. A few months later they went to Fort Morgan, Ala. near Gulf Shores, Ala. and spent a weekend on a private beach.

Words of wisdom: “Allow one another to be human. Give grace to yourself and your partner and realize marriage is a work in progress. It’s about growing together and realizing there’s no template. It depends on the individuals and their experiences and how they use those experiences to grow together,” Chris said. “When we got together one thing that stuck in my head was that we are two individuals with different experiences, and she complimented me and made me better and I hoped that I complimented her the same. Our daughter is the physical manifestation of that. She is the best of each of our experiences together, and I still feel like our best days are ahead of us.”

“A lot of things boil down to mutual respect for one another and deciding to maintain that respect and choosing how to approach the difficulties in your relationship with that respect in mind…” Sonya said. “You should respect how you both feel and react to situations and move forward from there and remember why you started the journey together in the beginning. Make sure the love is true and unshakable [because] you’re going to be faced with a lot of obstacles, and your vows are going to be put to the test. Be willing to get through those tests together.”

Happily ever after: The Thigpens attend Bryant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal [AME] Church in Grasselli Heights, and have one daughter, Christiana, 15.

Sonya, 52, is an Air Force brat born in Ashville, North Carolina, and settled in Prattville, Ala. in 1987 and graduated from Prattville High School. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB], where she earned a bachelor of arts degree with a concentration in English literature and has worked for Protective Life Insurance Company as a Senior Specialist in Customer Operations for 24 years.

Chris, 52, is a Birmingham [Riley Station] native, and Jones Valley High School grad. He went into the military after high school and served in the US Army Reserves as an administrative specialist and was honorably discharged in 2003. Chris has worked for Regions Bank [Formally AmSouth Bank] for 30 years as a Compliance Analyst AVP [assistant vice president].

“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Barnett Wright bwright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.

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Spring Break Film Camp Provides Creative Outlet for Birmingham-Area Students

Birmingham Times

April 2, 2024

Film 1 — Nearly 50 Jefferson County students participated in the third annual Dundrill Heights Spring Break Film Camp, last week at the YMCA Youth Center in downtown Birmingham. (Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson, For The Birmingham Times)

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times

Ready, set, action.

Nearly 50 Jefferson County students participated in the third annual Dundrill Heights Spring Break Film Camp, last week at the YMCA Youth Center in downtown Birmingham.

The film camp was brought to life by Valton Johnson, through his company Cinematic Creations, and was designed specifically for students during spring break.

“Kids are out of school and an idle mind is the devil’s workshop,” said the filmmaker. “So, we wanted to provide [students] a safe environment at the YMCA, and teach them all things film from screen writing, acting, ballet, poetry, dance …,” he said.

The camp is named for Johnson’s movie project titled “Dundrill Heights,” which follows the life of a conniving hotshot attorney which can be seen on both Tubi and Amazon Prime.

Johnson told students that “Dundrill” comes from his wife’s — LaCherie Price Johnson — family name.

Price Johnson assisted her husband at the camp.

“The expectation is that [students] will write their script, because they’re screenwriters; they will act out their scripts, because they’re learning acting; and then, they would shoot their own script and their movies,’ said Valton Johnson.

The sessions wrapped up Friday, March 29 with an awards ceremony for categories including best actor/actress, best writer and best cinematographer and words from one of its sponsors, Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson (D).

From left: LaCherie Price Johnson, actor/artist Javon Johnson (no relation) and LaCherie’s husband and filmmaker Valton Johnson. (Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson, For The Birmingham Times)

Tyson recognized actor and artist Javon Johnson (no relation to Valton and LaCherie), who plays the role of butler Richard Hallsen on Tyler Perry’s “The Oval.” Javon was on site working with students at the YMCA.

“I think this (camp) is a toolkit that can be spread out all over the world, and it will keep young people engaged and help them find their place in society,” said Tyson. “There’s great talent that comes out of the state of Alabama.”

Javon is an Anderson, South Carolina native (and very close friend of the late Chadwick Boseman, aka Black Panther), who said his path to his acting career wasn’t linear.

He attended South Carolina State University on a choir scholarship. But he answered the call to act while on campus. “There was a big theater building next to the music department and the theatre building just kept calling me into it, and eventually I became a theatre major,” said Javon, who is married and father to 22-year-old twin boys and a 19-year-old daughter.

Not only does he work as an actor on-screen, but Javon refers to himself as an “artist” because he writes, directs, teaches and produces in addition to acting.

Local ballet instructor Rita Collins, was one of six instructors participating in the camp, which included her granddaughter. Collin said ballet is the gift that keeps on giving.

“I want students to know that the more skills you have … as in having been exposed to some things … the more marketable you are in the acting arena,” said Collins.

In addition to the spring break film camp, Valton Johnson said he and his team, hired by the Birmingham Board of Education, “did 11 film camps last year and touched 1,100 students.”

“We’re trying to make our students television ready because they didn’t know that they could simply be behind the camera and make a decent living, rather than standing behind a house selling dope,” he said.

Javon said he gives back to the students knowing he “didn’t have any of this growing up in Anderson, South Carolina. TV (acting) was an unimaginable world,” he said.

But the actor/artist added that he participates to give students a greater opportunity than what he had.

“Anytime you give young people a voice, it’s very important because a lot of times they don’t know how to say it or what they have to say. I think this platform is set up to give them an opportunity to express themselves and tell the stories they want to tell. We never know how far this might take them. That’s why I’m here,” said Javon.

For more information on the Dundrill Heights Film Camp, visit www.cinematicreations.agency.

Heartbreak on the Hilltop: A Letter to Birmingham

Birmingham Times

April 2, 2024

Wardine1 — Birmingham-Southern College will close on May 31, after a nearly 170-year history as one of the city’s most respected institutions. (File)

By Wardine Alexander | Special to The Times

(An opinion)

Wardine Alexander is President Pro Tem of the Birmingham City Council.

I’ve been thinking about my granddaughter a lot lately. I try to imagine what it must be like to be young and in school during this particular moment in time with all the pitfalls of modernity and the general uneasiness we’ve all made note of in recent years.

She’s a freshman at an HBCU in another state and I just got back from visiting her – a celebration trip for her accomplishments this year. Since last week, I’ve kept thinking about how devastating the news of Birmingham-Southern College must’ve been to all those who had made similar trips here to celebrate with their children or grandchildren.

A little piece of Birmingham’s heart broke off last week, and the students, faculty and families of this historic college are left in the disarray. When something you love falls apart, the days that follow are cloudy regardless of the sunshine outside.

To all those who are left with the pieces of a place they loved and learned from, I’m thinking of you today. Eventually those heavy clouds and the weight of it all will lift and a new path will be revealed in time. But today, we’re all grieving.

I want to be honest about something: At first I was somewhat reticent about the City providing public funds to a private university that had found themselves in a financial hole. This was primarily because of the glaring need for additional funding for things like neighborhood revitalization efforts, street paving, workforce development programs and the like.

Over time, I changed my mind completely. After speaking with residents who live near the campus, hearing the stories of students who attend BSC and the multiple conversations we had with BSC President Daniel Coleman, it became clear that losing this institution would severely kneecap the momentum we’ve had and the consequences of such far outweighed my concerns. Unfortunately, here we are today despite our best efforts.

For too long Birmingham has suffered from brain drain — losing our young people to other large cities across the South. On the flip side, recruitment and retention of young talent from other cities hasn’t been much easier, to be quite frank. That uphill battle we’ve been fighting got a little steeper last week, but we have no choice but to keep trudging along. It’s going to take regional cooperation, innovative thinking and perhaps a little luck, so I’m choosing to be hopeful for the future of this beautiful 190-acre campus on the hill.

We cannot, under any circumstances, let it rot and be lost to the elements like Carraway Hospital, which sat vacant for decades.

Alabama is home to the most HBCUs in the country, any number of which could possibly step into the breach and open a new chapter for higher learning in Birmingham; one with a focus on drawing from the wellspring of young talent we have in our local school systems.

The reality is that BSC was out of reach for many families in Birmingham. That’s not a knock on them, that’s just how it was. Imagine where Birmingham could be in 50 years if we can keep our children here by giving them more access to opportunities and a reason to buy into this city for the long haul.

As elected leaders, it’s something we hear all the time from prospective businesses and industries looking to relocate. They want a deep pool of educated, work-ready young people to fill roles in their companies. It’s a key component of economic development efforts, and one that we need to improve upon. Without stepping over the broken pieces of something we loved, I want us to recognize that opportunity lies on the heels of hardship. It’s all a matter of how we choose to respond.

Is this another casualty in the war on education? Who knows? The forensics of this will be picked apart in the months to follow, but there is no doubt that access to higher education has been in the crosshairs of certain state officials and those on the federal level who are cut from the same cloth.

We are not backing down. We can’t. For better or worse, Birmingham is on the front lines of the resistance against ignorance; a blue dot in a ruby red state that’s hell-bent on cutting off its nose to spite its face. So before we can let the dust settle on this tragedy, we have to pick each other up and keep marching forward. The lines have been drawn, and if you believe every child deserves a chance to become the best version of themselves, I hope you’ll join us in this fight.

Wardine Alexander is President Pro Tem of the Birmingham City Council.

C-SPAN to Air Documentary by Ramsay High School Students Jacari Dillard, Erial Malone

Birmingham Times

April 1, 2024

Ramsay0401 1 — Ramsay High School students Jacari Dillard, left, and Erial Malone, will receive $1,500 for their C-Span short documentary. (C-SPAN)

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

Two students at Ramsay IB High School are second-prize winners in C-SPAN’s national 2024 StudentCam Documentary competition.

Jacari Dillard, 17 and Erial Malone, 17, will receive $1,500 for their short documentary, “The Two Trillion Dollar Crisis” which will air on April 14. In Birmingham, C-SPAN is available locally through Spectrum.

StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect communities and the country. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the competition. Students were asked to address the theme: “Looking Forward while Considering the Past”.

C-SPAN awards cash prizes totaling $100,000 to the student filmmakers of the top 150 student documentaries.

Dillard and Malone, the only Alabama students to place, chose to address student loans because “it is such a popular topic especially with [President Joe] Biden’s student loan forgiveness program being big right now as well as, being seniors in high school, we don’t really understand how student loans really affect us,” said Dillard.

“Last year we decided to pick inflation as our topic because we were doing a lot of things in the classroom related to that specifically,” he said.

Their video, “Inflation, A Losing Game” earned them a third-place finish in 2023.

“Winning last year with no background in filmmaking, we knew that we were creative and capable of doing something big before we left Ramsay. We wanted to tell the stories of our facility,” said Dillard.

Malone has eyed the University of Alabama where she wants to study business and as well as take required courses for psychology in graduate school.

Dillard said he’s undecided where to attend school but would like to study computer science to become a software engineer.

Participating in the C-Span competition has allowed Dillard to be a creative in a way he didn’t think was possible, he said.

“It makes me feel validated. I can remember when I was younger, I didn’t feel like I had creativity. I didn’t like to draw. I didn’t like art class. Looking back on where I was then, and where I am now, it really gives me validation that I am a creative and that I can make award-winning films on a national level,” he said.

Malone said, “the biggest thing is making sure people are heard and that they understand the importance of scholarships, good grades, and a great ACT score, so that you will not have to deal with student loan debt. Student loans are so big to our community. I always hear my mom hoping that they forgive her student loans. It affects so much, like your credit score. Credit is how you live your life.”

Together, they created a four-step plan for their documentary that can be implemented over the next 20 years that includes income driven repayment, interest free loans, more Pell grant money, and free tuition.

“First, we need to make sure that people are educated on student loans. A lot of the feedback that we heard from our teachers were that they didn’t know what they were getting into. They just signed a dotted line, took that money, and now they must pay it back and they didn’t understand the repercussions.

“Secondly, we researched something called income driven repayment as well as interest free loans … If you are paying on the loan, depending on how much your income was, your student loans would not include interest. Something that keeps people paying for their entire life. Our third step would be expanding the Pell grant. When it first started out, it covered almost 90 percent of your education. Today is less than 30 percent. Our last step is making sure that college would be tuition free,” said Dillard.

C-SPAN television networks will broadcast each of the grand prize, first prize, and second prize winning documentaries during the month of April. For more on the prize-winning documentaries visit here.

Birmingham Celebrates National Poetry Month with These Area Events

Birmingham Times

April 1, 2024

Poetry 1 — Salaam Green, Birmingham’s inaugural poet laureate, is ready to share her first full-length poetry collection. (File)

The Birmingham Times

The sixth annual Magic City Poetry Festival kicks off April 2 with readings at the Hoover Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m.

Poets can register to perform at magiccitypoetryfestival.org.

The Magic City Poetry Festival is a monthlong event held each April to celebrate National Poetry Month. Organizers assemble poets and artists from Alabama and beyond to give readings, do poetry in the parks, teach workshops, give lectures and perform multidisciplinary art pieces across the greater Birmingham area.

“Whether you’re enjoying a blend of jazz and poetry, reading your own work at a salon or attending an event virtually, this year’s festival will inspire creativity in the young and young at heart,” festival director Ashley Jones said in a news release.

To see the full schedule of events and register to attend, visit to magiccitypoetryfestival.org.

Poetry Matters @ Hoover Public Library

When: Tues., April 2

Where: Hoover Public Library

200 Municipal Drive

Hoover, AL 35216

Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Read original poetry, recite beloved verse, and honor the importance of poetry in our lives. Performer registration required. In coordination with the Magic City Poetry Festival, poetry takes the main stage at the library. Join and share or just come to observe.

*Online Registration Required

Thoughtful Readers Gathering

When: Sun., April 7

Where: Zoom

Time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.

* Registration is required for all online Thoughtful Readers Gatherings. All online Thoughtful Readers Gatherings take place on Zoom. A paid registration is available.

Thoughtful Readers Gatherings™, a new series of author conversations to connect writer and spiritual director Charlotte Donlon’s growing audience of thoughtful readers and writers with good books and nourishing conversations.

The event layout is as follows:

15-minute conversation to focus on the guest author’s reading and writing life.
30-minute conversation about the book with an 8-minute reading, a 10-minute conversation with me (questions provided ahead of time), and 5-10 minutes of Q&A

Janice Harrington at The Alabama Library Association Conference

When: Fri., April 12

Where: Homewood Public Library

1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209

Time: 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

MCPF is proud to bring Alabama native, poet, librarian, and children’s Author Janice Harrington to Birmingham to feature at the Alabama Library Association Conference. In this lunch and learn, Harrington will talk about her life and love of books, and how that love of reading has blossomed into a fruitful career! Attendees of this luncheon will need to register with the Alabama Library Association Conference.

Poetry at the Museum

When: Sat., April 13

Where: Birmingham Museum of Art

2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Each year, MCPF brings poetry alive in unlikely places like public parks, national monuments, and this year, for the first time, at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Poetry at the Museum, sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and Yelp, will feature four local poets who will share work related to visual art. There are two attendance options this year: the Yelp Community Experience and Free General Admission.

The Yelp Community Experience begins at 1pm and features a reading by Yelp’s sponsored poet, Birmingham Poet Laureate Salaam Green, and local poets Kanou Julien, Miriam Calleja, and Lauren Slaughter. Yelpers, meaning anyone with a Yelp account, will receive a special gift after checking in on the event page. If you do not have a free Yelp account, quickly create one here.

For regular admission to our 2pm or 3pm tour, please register at the regular admission link and arrive at 2pm or 3pm to attend one of the two other tours.

*Regular Free and Paid Yelp Community Experience Admission

Zines and Poetry: Making a Tiny Book with Alina Stefanescu

When: Wed., April 17,

Where: Zoom

Time: 6 p.m.

In structural conditions that narrow what gets published, whether by political systems that legislate repressive ideologies against free speech or by economic structures that prevent critical and system-challenging work from being published, the zine works from a tradition of grassroots publishing. The zine isn’t working to get into the elite circles (though sometimes it does): the zine is working to speak, to say, to share, and to imagine power differently.

In this zine-making workshop, join MCPF board member, celebrated writer, and poet Alina Stefanescu as you endeavor to make your very own zine. Supplies needed: white paper (printer or otherwise), a writing utensil, glue, and optional collage materials (magazines, etc).

*Free Online Registration

Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Salaam Green to Host a Public Reading From Her New Chapbook

When: Thur., April 18

Where: Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

The City of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Salaam Green will host a public reading of her new chapbook, “Once Upon a Magic City.”

“Poetry preserves a people and a place,” Green said. “’Once Upon a Magic City’ was born from the many stories the city holds. I hope as readers engage with the book and that they begin to experience the healing power of words and begin to dream again about the promise of Birmingham.”

Green began her two-year term as Birmingham inaugural poet laureate in January 2024.

Green’s upcoming chapbook will include poems “Freedom Call,” “Birmingham Where the World Belongs,” “Healing is at Hand,” “Little Girls of Birmingham,” and many others. Attendees will receive a complimentary special edition copy, which will include journal prompts.

Local visual artist Micah Briggs was commissioned to design the book’s cover. An unveiling of the cover will take place on that evening. Free posters will be available.

For more information about the Poet Laureate program and the event, visit birminghamal.gov/poet.

Freedom Poetry Salon

When: Fri., April 19

Where: Home of Charlotte Donlon

Time: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

This salon, hosted at the home of Charlotte Donlon, will provide space and time for poets, musicians, all artists to share work in an open-mic style.

Beverages and snacks will be provided by Church Street Coffee & Books.

*Registration is required, as space is limited. Location and parking instructions will be sent directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. Please contact Charlotte at charlotte@charlottedonlon.com if you have any questions.

Return to Wonderment: Poetry and Jazz with Thandiwe Shiprah and Daniel Arite- East Village

When: Sat., April 20

Where: East Village Arts

7611 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35206

Time: 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Return to Wonderment, is a performance collage of live jazz and poetry that honors humanity’s connection to Earth and highlights ways to deepen our rapport with nature and our commitment to ecological renewal. It features Daniel’s original compositions and new arrangements of jazz standards tailored to Thandiwe’s rhythmic recitations of poems and popular song lyrics. In a varied mix of solos and duets — interwoven with illuminating video images — this evening’s length performance creates an inspiring space for refreshing the mind, listening to the heart, and celebrating the beauty and wonder of our shared home.

For Colored Girls with Joi Miner

When: Fri., April 26

Where: Miles College

5500 Myron Massey Boulevard Fairfield, AL 35064

Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

America’s Next Great Author winner, poet and novelist Joi Miner will revive her production of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking choreopoem, for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow was enuf. This is MCPF’s first theatrical event, and we’re excited to share it with our community.

*Free Online Registration

Poetry at the Monument

When: Sat., April 27

Where: St. Paul’s UME Church

1500 6th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Each year, MCPF brings poetry alive in unlikely places like public parks, national monuments, and this year, we will reprise our popular Poetry at the Monument event. Poetry at the Monument, sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and hosted at the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, will feature three local poets who will share work related to civil rights and social justice.

*Free Admission, Online Registration Required

Poetry to the People: A Community Event Featuring Salaam Green

When: Tues., April 30

Where: Birmingham Public Library

2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203

Time: 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Green will present a scholarly literature/history lecture and discussion: Poetry to the People: Historical Narratives of Poetry’s Powerful Influence on Justice and the Legacy of Civil Rights in Birmingham. As part of this scholarly lecture, Salaam will read from recent works on the lecture theme. This open-to-the-public, free event will be presented in the first-floor space at the Birmingham Public Library located at 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama. Guests will receive eco-friendly pencils and thought journals to take notes and write questions—encouraging participation in the Question/Answer portion of the program.

*Free Admission, Online Registration Required

UAB: Historical Housing Discrimination and Shortfalls in Colon Cancer Treatment Linked

Birmingham Times

March 31, 2024

The photo of large intestine is on the man's body against gray b — A nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination from 90 years ago still casts a historical shadow of inequities in colon cancer care today, (Adobe Stock)

By Jeff Hansen | UAB News

A nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination from 90 years ago still casts a historical shadow of inequities in colon cancer care today, S.M. Qasim Hussaini, M.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues at the American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health report in the journal JCO Oncology Practice.

In the 1930s, the federally sponsored Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, or HOLC, used racial composition to map out residential areas worthy of receiving mortgage loans and those areas to avoid. Neighborhoods high in Black, immigrant or minority non-white populations were red-lined as hazardous for home loans, creating systemic and persistent disinvestment in those neighborhoods, along with wealth inequities and concentration of health-harming exposures and psychosocial stressors. These limitations reduced access to health-promoting goods and resources such as green space, parks and healthy foods in redlined neighborhoods.

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To test whether residence in the formerly red-lined neighborhoods is associated with poorer guideline-concordant cancer care today, Hussaini and colleagues mapped colon cancer care for 149,917 newly diagnosed colon cancer patients from 2007 through 2017, as detailed in the National Cancer Database, against current-day residence in one of the four historical HOLC mapping areas. In the 1930s, the green HOLC areas, or HOLC A, were considered best for mortgage loans; the blue areas, or HOLC B, were considered still desirable; the yellow areas, or HOLC C, were marked as definitely declining; and the red areas, or HOLC D, were flagged as hazardous and to be avoided for mortgage lending purposes.

Overall, the researchers found that individuals diagnosed with colon cancer who resided in previously redlined HOLC D areas across the United States were today more likely to be diagnosed with advanced-stage disease, were less likely to receive guideline-concordant or timely treatment, and had worse survival.

“These findings underscore the long shadow of institutional racism through state- and federal-level discriminatory practices in shaping access to high-quality care and better outcomes for colon cancer, which is amenable to early detection and treatment,” said Hussaini, an assistant professor in the UAB Department of Medicine Division of Hematology and Oncology.

In detail, individuals living in HOLC D areas were more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer compared with those living in HOLC A areas. Of the 78,164 people who did not receive guideline-concordant care as defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the odds of receiving non-guideline concordant care increased for individuals residing in areas with increasing hazard grades assigned by HOLC B, HOLC C and HOLC D, as compared with individuals residing in HOLC A areas.

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People living in HOLC D areas were 24 percent more likely to not receive guideline-concordant care, 34 percent more likely to not receive surgery, 26 percent more likely to not have at least 12 regional lymph nodes evaluated during surgery for spread of the cancer, and 20 percent more likely to not receive chemotherapy, compared with people living in HOLC A areas.

A predicted probabilities model — which adjusts estimates of guideline non-concordance for age and sex — showed that non-receipt of guideline-concordant care overall, as well as non-receipt of guideline-concordant surgery, lymph node evaluation and chemotherapy, sequentially increased from the HOLC A areas through to the HOLC D areas. Compared with those cancer patients living in HOLC A areas, those residing in HOLC B, HOLC C and HOLC D areas had increased wait times to the start of adjuvant chemotherapy. Adjuvant chemotherapy is given after surgery in order to kill any remaining cancer cells and reduce the chance of disease recurrence.

Compared with newly diagnosed colon cancer patients residing in HOLC A areas, those living HOLC C and D areas had 9 percent and 13 percent excess risk of death in statistical models that did not adjust for stage of the cancer at time of diagnosis. After stratification by stage — either early, stages I and II, or advanced, stages III and IV — the excess risk of death association persisted for the HOLC C and HOLC D areas for both the early and late stages at diagnosis.

Several previous studies by others have noted racial or ethnic disparities in breast cancer outcomes in previously redlined neighborhoods in New Jersey, an increased incidence of advanced-stage lung cancer in formerly redlined areas of Massachusetts and a lower odds of lung cancer screening for Black individuals in previously redlined areas of Boston. However, those single geographic area studies did not examine whether patients received quality cancer care.

“To our knowledge, this is the first national study, including all states, to evaluate the association between historical institutional racism and current-day receipt of quality cancer care and outcomes using standardized measures of cancer diagnosis, individual and tumor characteristics, receipt of treatment, and survival,” Hussaini said. “Other strengths of the study are a diverse study population including all age and racial groups, and a focus on multiple aspects of care from stage at diagnosis to treatment receipt and survival.”

The American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, defines health equity as a fair and just opportunity for everyone to be as healthy as possible. Colon cancer has about 150,000 new cases each year. It is the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer, even though colon cancer is amenable to early detection and treatment. Widespread inequities in survival exist due to unequal access to care.

Co-authors with Hussaini in the study, “Association of historical housing discrimination and colon cancer treatment and outcomes in the United States,” are Qinjin Fan, K. Robin Yabroff and Leticia M. Nogueira, the American Cancer Society, Atlanta, Georgia; and Lauren C.J. Barrow and Craig E. Pollack, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

Support came from National Institutes of Health SEER-Medicare HOMES grant CA269488, National Institutes of Health grant CA269488 and ASCO Young Investigator Award 2023YIA-5973930875. This study was previously presented, in part, at the 2022 ASCO Quality Symposium in Chicago, Illinois.

At UAB, Medicine is a department in the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, and Hussaini is also an associate scientist in the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hussaini completed his medical oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.

UAB recently launched the Research Strategic Growth Initiative: Growth With Purpose. One of the five high-growth research areas that UAB will focus on is social determinants of health, specifically health equity. Click here to learn more about the initiative.

Louis Gossett Jr., First Black Man to Win Supporting Actor Oscar, Dies at 87

Birmingham Times

March 30, 2024

52533a86a770244507a3effa522daf19 — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. (File)

By BETH HARRIS | Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.

Gossett’s first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated Press that the actor died in Santa Monica, California. A statement from the family said Gossett died Friday morning. No cause of death was revealed.

Gossett’s cousin remembered a man who walked with Nelson Mandela and who also was a great joke teller, a relative who faced and fought racism with dignity and humor.

“Never mind the awards, never mind the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces and the big houses in Malibu. It’s about the humanity of the people that he stood for,” his cousin said.

Louis Gossett always thought of his early career as a reverse Cinderella story, with success finding him from an early age and propelling him forward, toward his Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman.”

Gossett broke through on the small screen as Fiddler in the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries “Roots,” which depicted the atrocities of slavery on TV. The sprawling cast included Ben Vereen, LeVar Burton and John Amos.

Gossett became the third Black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983. He won for his performance as the intimidating Marine drill instructor in “An Officer and a Gentleman” opposite Richard Gere and Debra Winger. He also won a Golden Globe for the same role.

“More than anything, it was a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor,” he wrote in his 2010 memoir, “An Actor and a Gentleman.”

He had earned his first acting credit in his Brooklyn high school’s production of “You Can’t Take It with You” while he was sidelined from the basketball team with an injury. His English teacher urged him to go into Manhattan to try out for “Take a Giant Step.” He got the part and made his Broadway debut in 1953 at age 16.

“I knew too little to be nervous,” Gossett wrote. “In retrospect, I should have been scared to death as I walked onto that stage, but I wasn’t.”

Gossett attended New York University on a basketball and drama scholarship. He was soon acting and singing on TV shows hosted by David Susskind, Ed Sullivan, Red Buttons, Merv Griffin, Jack Paar and Steve Allen.

Gossett became friendly with James Dean and studied acting with Marilyn Monroe, Martin Landau and Steve McQueen at an offshoot of the Actors Studio taught by Frank Silvera.

In 1959, Gossett received critical acclaim for his role in the Broadway production of “A Raisin in the Sun” along with Sidney Poitier,Ruby Dee and Diana Sands.

He went on to become a star on Broadway, replacing Billy Daniels in “Golden Boy” with Sammy Davis Jr. in 1964.

Gossett went to Hollywood for the first time in 1961 to make the film version of “A Raisin in the Sun.” He had bitter memories of that trip, staying in a cockroach-infested motel that was one of the few places to allow Black people.

In 1968, he returned to Hollywood for a major role in “Companions in Nightmare,” NBC’s first made-for-TV movie that starred Melvyn Douglas, Anne Baxter and Patrick O’Neal.

This time, Gossett was booked into the Beverly Hills Hotel and Universal Studios had rented him a convertible. Driving back to the hotel after picking up the car, he was stopped by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s officer who ordered him to turn down the radio and put up the car’s roof before letting him go.

Within minutes, he was stopped by eight sheriff’s officers, who had him lean against the car and made him open the trunk while they called the car rental agency before letting him go.

“Though I understood that I had no choice but to put up with this abuse, it was a terrible way to be treated, a humiliating way to feel,” Gossett wrote in his memoir. “I realized this was happening because I was Black and had been showing off with a fancy car — which, in their view, I had no right to be driving.”

After dinner at the hotel, he went for a walk and was stopped a block away by a police officer, who told him he broke a law prohibiting walking around residential Beverly Hills after 9 p.m. Two other officers arrived and Gossett said he was chained to a tree and handcuffed for three hours. He was eventually freed when the original police car returned.

“Now I had come face-to-face with racism, and it was an ugly sight,” he wrote. “But it was not going to destroy me.”

In the late 1990s, Gossett said he was pulled over by police on the Pacific Coast Highway while driving his restored 1986 Rolls Royce Corniche II. The officer told him he looked like someone they were searching for, but the officer recognized Gossett and left.

He founded the Eracism Foundation to help create a world where racism doesn’t exist.

Pictured are Esther Rolle as Florida Evans and Lou Gossett guest-starring as her brother, Wilbert, on an episode of “Good Times.” (Public Domain)

Gossett made a series of guest appearances on such shows as “Bonanza,” “The Rockford Files,” “The Mod Squad,” “McCloud,” “Good Times,” and a memorable turn with Richard Pryor on “The Partridge Family.”

In August 1969, Gossett had been partying with members of the Mamas and the Papas when they were invited to actor Sharon Tate’s house. He headed home first to shower and change clothes. As he was getting ready to leave, he caught a news flash on TV about Tate’s murder. She and others were killed by Charles Manson’s associates that night.

“There had to be a reason for my escaping this bullet,” he wrote.

Louis Cameron Gossett was born on May 27, 1936, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, New York, to Louis Sr., a porter, and Hellen, a nurse. He later added Jr. to his name to honor his father.

“The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle,’” Gossett said in Dave Karger’s 2024 book “50 Oscar Nights.”

He said his statue was in storage.

“I’m going to donate it to a library so I don’t have to keep an eye on it,” he said in the book. “I need to be free of it.”

Gossett appeared in such TV movies as “The Story of Satchel Paige,” “Backstairs at the White House, “The Josephine Baker Story,” for which he won another Golden Globe, and “Roots Revisited.”

But he said winning an Oscar didn’t change the fact that all his roles were supporting ones. He played an obstinate patriarch in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple.”

Gossett struggled with alcohol and cocaine addiction for years after his Oscar win. He went to rehab, where he was diagnosed with toxic mold syndrome, which he attributed to his house in Malibu. In 2010, Gossett announced he had prostate cancer, which he said was caught in the early stages. In 2020, he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

He also is survived by sons Satie, a producer-director from his second marriage, and Sharron, a chef whom he adopted after seeing the 7-year-old in a TV segment on children in desperate situations. His first cousin is actor Robert Gossett.

Gossett’s first marriage to Hattie Glascoe was annulled. His second, to Christina Mangosing, ended in divorce in 1975 as did his third to actor Cyndi James-Reese in 1992.

This story has been corrected, based on a family statement, to report that Gossett died Friday morning and not Thursday night. Associated Press journalists Mark Kennedy in New York and Kristin M. Hall in Nashville, Tennessee, contributed reporting.

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CASE NO. CV-2023-903392

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: SHARON F. RODGERS; CHARLES C. RODGERS; GEORGE IGNATIN; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on September 25, 2023, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

South 60 feet lots 23 and 24, Block 3, Henry & Copeland Survey, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 25 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2019111489 as follows: S 60 LOTS 23-24 BLK 3 HENRY COPELAND SURVEY

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-025-013.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 3, 2024, in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900020

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

MOTION TO SET HEARING DATE AND APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM

TO: ROBERT L. CROOK, JR.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

COMES NOW Plaintiff, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, by and through its attorneys of record, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court to set a date for the hearing of this case and to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem. As grounds for said requests, the Plaintiff would show the following:

The Land Bank filed a Petition for Quiet Title and Foreclosure in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Birmingham Division (the “Petition) on JANUARY 3, 2024, and recorded notice of pending quiet title action (the “Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County in accordance with Ala. Code § 24-9-8 on JANUARY 30, 2024.

The Land Bank requests a hearing date and time for the consideration of its Petition to be set within ninety (90) days of the filing of said Petition in accordance with Ala. Code § 24-9-8(c).

The Land Bank also requests a Guardian Ad Litem be appointed to protect the interests of unknown parties, persons of unsound mind and/or minors during the pendency of this action in accordance with Ala. Code § 24-9-8(k)(1).

WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority, respectfully moves this Honorable Court to schedule a hearing prior to APRIL 6, 2024, and to appoint a Guardian ad Litem to represent the interests of unknown parties, persons of unsound mind and/or minors.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Jameria Johnson Moore

Jameria Johnson Moore (MOO112)

OF COUNSEL:

Sperling & Moore, PC

1037 22nd Street South, Suite 120

Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Office: (205) 868-3016| Fax: (205) 868-3017

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900028

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: WM H MITCHELL (DECEASED); JANE ANN CHISM (DECEASED);JENNIFER L. CHISM; UNITED LAND INVESTMENT INC. (DISSOLVED); LAWRENCE B. RICHARDSON JR. (DECEASED); IRA D. REGISTER (DECEASED);BILLY W. SPAIN (DECEASED);J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

TAKE NOTICE that on January 3, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 1652 18th Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

Tax Parcel ID No.: 22-00-26-1-013-017.000

Legal Description: BEGIN AT A POINT 70 FEET SE OF THE SE INTERSECTION OF 17TH AVENUE NORTH AND 18TH PLACE NORTH; THENCE SE 100 FEET; THENCE SW 135.5 FEET; THENCE NW 100 FEET; THENCE NE 135.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING BEING LOTS 20 & 22, BLOCK 7, NORTH HAVEN, AND PART OF THE NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 17, RANGE 3. AND EXCEPT FOR THE W 20 FEET WHICH IS RESERVED AS AN EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER OR OPEN STORM DRAIN.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 3, 2024, at 9:30 am in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office at (205) 868-3016.

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900067

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: WILLIE JOE WALKER AKA WILLIE JWALKER (DECEASED); GARY WALKER; JOYCE JONES; WILLIE

WALKER, JR.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

Property Address: 1321 11th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.: 22-00-26-3-002-007.000

Legal Description: LOT 9, BLOCK G, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF BLOCKS G AND H OF FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS LAND COMPANY SURVEY; ALSO BEGIN, MAP OF WHICH RE-SURVEY IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROBATE JUDGE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 41; ALSO BEGINNING AT THE NE CORNER OF SD LOT 9; THENCE WEST 57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE EAST 57 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED: LOT 9 BLK G FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS ALSO BEG AT NE COR OF SD LOT 9 TH N 50 FT TH W 57 FT TH S 50 FT TH E 57 FT TO POB.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 3, 2024, at 9:30 am in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900041

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ALMA S MOSS aka ALMA SIMMONS JACKSON; LVNV FUNDING, LLC; ATLANTIC ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, INC.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

TAKE NOTICE that on January 4, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 1519 18th Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

Tax Parcel ID No.: 22-00-26-1-018-005.000

Legal Description: LOT 10, BLOCK 4, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF HENRY AND COPELAND, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 1, PAGE 25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 3, 2024, at 9:30 am in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900658.00

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: TITANIUM PROPERTIES, LLP; HELEN K. FOX; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

Property Address: 7920 Division Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-11-3-020-006.000

Legal Description: Lot 5, in Block 111, according to the survey of East Lake, as recorded in Map Book 1, page 217, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017106682 as follows: LOT 5 BLK 111 EAST LAKE)

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 20, 2024, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 8:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2023-900862

BOOKXCHANGE, LLC, Plaintiff, v. FREETEXTBOOKS, INC., Defendant,

PUBLICATION NOTICE

TO: FreeTextbooks, Inc.,

Registered Agent: Jonathan Robinson

808 Forrest Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35209

DONE this 14th day of May, 2024.

Clerk of the Jefferson County Circuit Court

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CASE NO. CV-2023-904403

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

The Northwest 47.5 feet of Lot 14-A, in Block 1, according to the Amended Map of Blocks 1, 5, and 6, Magnolia

property conveyed to the State of Alabama by Order recorded in LR201514, Pg.7240.

20th Street North, Suite 1800 Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588.

Dated this the 18th day of March, 2024.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2023-902269

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

Property Address: 212 59th Street N, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23-00-21-1-006-012.000 a/k/a 0123002110060120000000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2023-903593

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ESTATE OF ALMA MITCHELL; DOROTHY MITCHELL; MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, LLC; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on October 9, 2023, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

East 50 feet of West 250 feet of South 90 feet of Block 1, Henry and Copeland, as recorded in Map Book 1 Page 25 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111495 as follows:

P O B 350 FT S W OF THE N W INTER OF 19TH ST N & 13TH CT N TH S W 50 FT ALG CT TH N W 90 FT TH N E 50 FT TH S E 90 FT TO P O B BEING PT OF BLK 1 HENRY & COPELAND

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-031-013.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for April 23, 2024, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2023-904531

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: PATRICIA MADDOX, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ESTATE OF EULA J. CHANEY; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on December 14, 2023, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

The Southeasterly 115 feet of Lot 8, in Block 2, according to the map of property of Henry & Copeland, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 25, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2018031040 as follows: S 115 ft of Lot 8 BLK 2 Henry Copeland Sur

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-030-011.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for April 23, 2024, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900660.00

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

Property Address: 901 44th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-20-3-002-011.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 22, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 8:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Dated this the 25th day of March, 2024.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-901023.00

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

Property Address: 2015 27th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-24-3-017-006.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 22, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 8:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900714

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on February 15, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on May 3, 2024 at 10:15 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 670, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 4322 Harmon St., 212 59th Birmingham, Alabama 35217

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23-00-07-4-004-017.000 a/k/a 0123003000740040170000000

Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 8, according to the Survey of Boyles Park, as recorded in Map Book 8, Page 64,

in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 7 BLK 8 BOYLES PARK LAND CO.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

Dated this the 25th day of March, 2024.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman

Construction LLC , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Classroom Additions to Montevallo Elementary School at Montevallo for the State of Alabama and the City of Montevallo, Owner(s), and have made

request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in

connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects, PC.

Williford Orman Construction LLC,

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Williford Orman Construction, LLC

PO Box 1985,

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, amended by H275, Code of Alabama, 1997, notice is hereby given that Willoughby Contracting Co., Inc., 2550 Cone Drive, Birmingham, AL 35217, Contractor, has completed the Ballantrae Back-Up Water Supply Project for the State of Alabama and the City of Pelham, Alabama and has made request for final payment of said contract. All persons having a claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Water Works of the City of Pelham, Alabama at

(205) 620-6420.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC ,Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Storm Shelters for Jefferson County Commission Package F – Warrior River Storm Shelter at Jefferson County for the State of Alabama and the County of Jefferson, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify

Lathan Associates Architects.

Williford Orman Construction LLC

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Jefferson State Community College

Attn: Business Office

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

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LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of Title 17, Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary Election was held at polling places in Jefferson County, Alabama on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. A Primary Run-off is necessary, and will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. A public test of voting machines will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2024, at the Jefferson County Operations Center located at 520 Medco Road, Birmingham, AL 35217.

The above primary runoff election, on said date, will be held for the following offices:

District Court Judge- Place 3

Probate Judge-Place 1

Assistant Tax Collector-Bessemer Division

Constables, Jefferson County- Districts 52, 60

James P. Naftel, II

Judge of Probate

Chief Election Official, Jefferson County

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LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of Title 17, Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Code of Alabama, notice is hereby given that a Statewide Primary Election was held at polling places in Jefferson County, Alabama on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. A Primary Run-off is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. A public test of voting machines will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Jefferson County Operations Center located at 520 Medco Road, Birmingham, AL 35217.

Pursuant to the provisions of § 21-4-23, Code of Alabama (1975), notice is hereby given that:

Instructions, printed in large type, will be conspicuously displayed at each voter registration site and polling place, sufficient to provide hearing impaired and seriously visually impaired individuals with adequate information as to how and where they may register and vote.

Each polling place shall have an Express Voter Assist Terminal for use by individuals with disabilities who would otherwise be prevented from voting because of their inability to mark a paper ballot.

Absentee ballots are available to any individual with a disability or elderly individual who, because of disability or age, is unable to go to their assigned polling place to vote on election day. The deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot are the same as for other persons seeking to vote by absentee ballot.

Any handicapped or elderly individual who, because of handicap or age, requires assistance in casting a vote, may select a person of his or her choice to accompany such individual into the polling place to assist in the casting of the vote.

Further, § 17-9-13(a), Code of Alabama (1975) states, “Any person who wishes assistance in voting may receive assistance from any persons the voter chooses except the voter’s employer, an agent of the employer, or an office or agent of the voter’s union.”

James P. Naftel, II

Judge of Probate

Chief Election Official, Jefferson County

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. B24010

HARRIS HOMES TUNNEL REDESIGN

Issue: 03/19/2024

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON

Darryl Grayson, Procurement Analyst

Telephone: (205)521-0611

E-mail: dgrayson@habd.net

TDD/TTY: 800-548-2546

HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE EPROCUREMENT MARKETPLACE

Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).
Click on the “Login” button in the upper left side.
Follow the listed directions.
If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the Marketplace, please call customer support at (866)526-9266.

PRE- BID CONFERENCE

Thursday March 28, 2024, 2:00 PM CT

600 Brussels Circle Birmingham, AL35212

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

Monday April 8, 2024 2:00 PM CT

BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE

Thursday April 18, 2024, 2:00 PM CT

1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233 (*The sealed “hard copy” proposal documentation must be received in-hand and time-stamped by the Agency by no later than 3 2:00PM CT on this date).

[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by The 1830 Foundation in the University of North Alabama Facilities Department Training Room on the East Campus of the University of North Alabama, 1660 Tune Avenue, Florence Alabama, until 2:00 p.m., C.S.T., Thursday, May 9, 2024, for Bank Independent Stadium – New Baseball Field & Mass Grading for the University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, in accordance with Drawings and Specifications, prepared by Davis Architects and then at UNA Facilities Building, 1660 Tune Ave. Florence, AL 35630 publicly opened and read aloud.

This project will include:

The site work will consist of demolition of the existing baseball and practice fields, erosion control, mass excavation and temporary drainage for the new football field, utilities and infrastructure required for the new baseball field. Construction of a new baseball field will include new artificial turf, new press box with restroom and storage, new bleacher seating, site retaining walls and parking.

General Contractors and Prime Sitework Contractors are required to pre-qualify prior to requesting bid documents. Prequalification responses will be due at 5:00 pm local time on April 2, 2024. Bid documents will be issued to pre-qualified bidders on April 9, 2024.

Please direct questions and request for Prequalification Packets to:

HPM

Matt Ernst

Senior Project Manager

205-224-3987

mernst@hpmleadership.com

Copy: cword@hpmleadership.com

A Pre-Bid conference will be held on April 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm local time at UNA Facilities Department Training Room on the East Campus of UNA, 1660 Tune Avenue, Florence, AL 35630 to receive questions from General Contractors and Subcontractors. Attendance is mandatory for all bidding General Contractors and Prime Sitework Contractors. Any required answers or responses will be issued by Addendum.

A certified check or bid bond payable to The 1830 Foundation in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Electronic images of the documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers by obtaining documents through https://www.una.edu/purchasing/bids.html

Copies of Drawings and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Davis Architects, upon deposit of $300.00 per set payable to the Architect, which will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each General Contract Bidder submitting a qualifed bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for General Contractors, and sets for Subcontractors and Suppliers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Contact CJ Brennan at jbrennan@dadot.com to request copies of drawings and specifications.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

The 1830 Foundation is an EEO/AA employer, and any successful bidder will be required to comply with applicable federal and state laws and executive orders. The 1830 Foundation reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time for any reason.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Alabama Department of Corrections at the offices of Facilities Management Division, 222 Tarwater Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 until 2:00 pm April 18, 2024 and thereafter opened publicly for the:

REPAIR WATER DAMAGE TO HCU AND DINING HALL

ST CLAIR CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Department of Corrections in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at the office of JMR+H Architecture, PC, 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 5050, Montgomery, Alabama.

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect by digital access/file sharing access for a one-time administrative fee of $75.00 (non-refundable; separate check), and/or deposit of $150.00 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each bidder submitting a bona fide bid, upon return of documents in good condition and reusable condition within ten (10) days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, which is estimated to be the same as the deposit amount. Partial sets will not be available. To expedite distribution of bid documents, deposit check(s) should be emailed and mailed to JMR+H Architecture, PC, Attn: Renae Williams; 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 5050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104; specs@jmrha.com.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 1000 St. Clair Road, Springville, AL 35146 (check in at the Front Gate) with site tour following on April 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM (local time prevailing) for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is highly recommended for all General Contract Bidders intending to submit a Proposal.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect (Engineer) or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect (Engineer); the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

JMR+H Architecture, PC

445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 5050

Montgomery, AL 36104

Telephone: (334) 420-5672

Fax: (334) 420-5692

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

ITB# 31-24 Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection and Maintenance

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D.,

C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on 4/23/2024, for Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection and Maintenance.

All Solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at https://jeffcobids.jccal.org/Search.aspx

Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org attention Florencie Patton and Harriett Bell.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00 am (CST) in Suite 830 of the Jefferson County Main Courthouse. For special accommodation please call 205-325-5381.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

ITB #29-24 HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D.,

C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on April 24, 2024, for ITB #29-24 HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES. All Solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at

https://jeffcobids.jccal.org./Search.aspx

Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

A performance bond will be required in the amount of $25,000.00

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION

PRE-QUALIFICATION PROPOSALS will be received via mail, email, or other electronic transmission, on behalf of the Owner, The Jackson County Commission, by JMR+H Architecture, PC, at 445 Dexter Avenue, Ste. 5050, Montgomery, AL 36104, for the below referenced project, until 2:00 PM Local Time, April 16, 2024. The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Pre-qualification proposal requirements may be obtained from the Architect, by request, either by phone (334.420.5672) or email (specs@jmrha.com), to Renae Williams. Additional qualifications and requirements for General Contractor Bidders and separate Subcontractors are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents.

JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS – BID ITEM A

JACKSON COUNTY LIBERTY LANE BUILDING RENOVATIONS – BID ITEM B

SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA

Only General Contractors who have completed the prequalification process within the stated time limits, and which are properly licensed in accordance with criteria established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, will be considered for prequalification for the Work of this project.NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Classroom Additions to Montevallo Elementary School at Montevallo for the State of Alabama and the City of Montevallo, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects, PC.

Williford Orman Construction LLC,

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bid packages for Bid 24-05-10: Landscaping Services will be received in the Purchasing Department of the Birmingham Water Works Board, located at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, until 10:00 a.m. (CST), March 29, 2024. All sealed bids will be opened and read to the public on this date. All potential suppliers must receive an executed copy of the applicable Receipt of Bid Sheet, with a time stamp, from the BWW Purchasing Department before their bid package may be considered responsive. The bid packages must be hand-delivered to the BWW Purchasing Department, which is located at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222. The bid packages must be directed to the attention of the Purchasing Manager and marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope as follows: “Bids for 24-05-10: Landscaping Services”. The General Contractor License number should be listed in the lower right-hand corner of the envelope. Bid packages may be obtained through our website at www.bwwb.org, by emailing Rosalind Jones at Rosalind.jones@bwwb.org, or by calling 205-244-4078.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Lake Purdy Dam Stability Improvements Project

Project Number: P.01034

Capital Budget Number: BP-616-12

Construction of Lake Purdy Dam Stability Improvements Project includes but not limited to the following scope of work:

Roadway Construction
Site work, grading and widening of the roadway.
Construction and installation of roadway erosion and sedimentation control.
Installation of chert which includes transportation and excavation of chert from a borrow area and placing, grading, and compacting on the roadbed.
Installation of a dense grade stone pavement on the entrance road of all graded or new roadbed where chert or other pavement is not applied.
Installation of storm pipes along the roadway.
Maintenance of roadway throughout the duration of the project.

Dam Rehabilitation
Demolition and disposal of all materials of the existing pole barn in the laydown area.
Clearing, grubbing, and grading.
Providing and maintaining erosion and sediment control measures, and obtaining stormwater NPDES Permit.
Construction of a sedimentation pond and outfall structure.
Extending and encasing the existing low-level outlet pipes.
Providing reinforced concrete for pipe encasement, stilling basin, training walls, retaining walls, spillway control section, and raising the dam crest.
Providing roller compacted concrete (RCC) buttressing of the dam.
Installing cast-in-place concrete step-facing system.
Installation of earthfill berms for support of non-overflow sections of the dam and temporary levels to serve as grouting platforms.
Performing comprehensive foundation grouting through and underneath the dam.
Passive dowels into rock, masonry, and concrete to secure proposed work to foundation and/or existing dam.
Conducting CCTV and geo-location of lower inlet pipe at valve house.
Repair and sealing of interior walls of valve house.
Replacement of valves in valve house and replacement of roof in valve house.
Installing filter drains within the earthfill abutments.
Constructing earthfill abutments.
Miscellaneous site improvements and site piping as required.
Other miscellaneous associated items as necessary to complete the work.

Bids shall be based on a lump sum plus unit price items plus contingency allowance items as indicated in the Bid Form.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Award.

Bidders shall comply with all statutory requirements in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will only be received from Contractors who are licensed by the State of Alabama.

Contract time of commencement and completion will be in accordance with the Agreement.

Failure on the part of a bidder to fully submit the information required herein may be considered by the BWWB in evaluating whether the bidder is responsive to bid requirements.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, the right to waive irregularities or to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the OWNER.

Owner:

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham

3600 First Avenue North

Birmingham, Alabama 35222

Hattye McCarroll, P.E

Telephone number (205) 244-4182

Engineer:

ARCADIS, U.S., Inc.

1143 1st Ave South, Suite 109

Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Mr. Dhiraj Parekh, P.E

Telephone number (205) 930-5956

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Invitation for Electrical Services Bid

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that Jefferson State Community College will be accepting sealed bids for Electrical Services for the Jefferson, Shelby-Hoover, St. Clair-Pell City and Chilton-Clanton Campuses.

JSCC Bid #24-008 for Electrical Services will need to be delivered on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, by 2:00 p.m. local time to Jefferson State Community College, 2601 Carson Road, George Wallace Hall, Room 140, in Birmingham, AL 35215.

A complete set of Bid Documents shall be available through the Jefferson State Community College Purchasing Office.

By Mail: Jefferson State Community College

Purchasing Coordinator

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

Phone: 205-856-8020

Email: purchasing@jeffersonstate.edu

Bids must be sealed when received and submitted on Proposal Forms furnished in the Bid Documents or copies thereof. The preceding is an abbreviated advertisement. The complete advertisement may be obtained via the contact information or location listed above.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) No. Q24009

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SERVICES

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON

Darryl Grayson, Procurement Analyst

Telephone: (205)521-0611

E-mail: dgrayson@habd.net

TDD/TTY: 800-548-2546

HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE EPROCUREMENT MARKETPLACE

Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).
Click on the “Login” button in the upper left side.
Follow the listed directions.
If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the Marketplace, please call customer support at (866)526-9266.

PRE-QUALIFICATION CONFERENCE

Thursday March 25, 2024, 2:00 PM CT

1826 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

Tuesday April 2, 2024 2:00 PM CT

BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE

Friday April 15, 2024, 2:00 PM CT

1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233

(*The sealed “hard copy” proposal documentation must be received in-hand and time-stamped

by the Agency by no later than 3 2:00 PM CT on this date).

[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Coty Jones or Ben Hayes with the University of Montevallo at the Holland Floyd Physical Plant, 75 College Dr. Montevallo, AL, until 2:00 PM, CDT Tuesday, April 23, 2024 for

PROJECT: PALMER HALL AND FALLIN HALL ROOF REPLACEMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. General Contractor’s License number and type must be on the envelope.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the University of Montevallo in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

The Owner intends to award the contract for this work to a pre-qualified General/Roofing Contractor. The Owner will accept proposals only from firms which demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the work necessary for this project. Interested General/Roofing Contractors must submit a Contractor’s Qualification Certificate. Minimum Qualifications to be certified by prospective bidders include: 1) statutory licensure requirements, 2) bonding capacity in excess of $1,000,000 dollars, 3) minimum of five (5) years successful history as an approved, authorized or licensed General/Roofing Contractor, 4) minimum annual income of $750,000 dollars in construction value for the past three (3) years, and 5) successful current and recent experience in work for commercial construction with scope similar to this Project within the specified schedule. Joint venture arrangements must qualify solely on the strength of the principal firm’s qualifications. Notarized Contractor’s Qualifications Certificates must be submitted to the Architect by a General Contractor by Monday April 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The required Form of Certificate is AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement 2020 Edition and Application with Attachments available from the Architect.

Bid Drawings and Specifications will be available and can be requested digitally or examined at the office of the Architect on and after March 15, 2024.

Name of Architect: Courtney Pittman / Skylar Howard

Name of Company: Davis Architects, Inc.

Address: 120 Twenty Third Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Phone No.: (205) 322-7482

Bid Documents can also be reviewed at F.W. Dodge Plan Rooms, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority Plan Room, Construction Market Data Plan Room and obtained from Alabama Graphic Digital Plan Room. Cost of printing plans and specifications are non-refundable.

General Contractor Bidders may obtain a digital copy of the documents from Davis Architects, Skylar Howard– showard@dadot.com. Hard copy sets of drawings and specifications will be available to General Contractors bidders and others for the cost of printing and handling directly from the documents printer: Alabama Graphics (2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233; phone 205/252-8505). Addenda and other bidding information will be issued only to holders of drawings and specifications distributed by the Architect. Release of the Bid Documents to the bidder does not imply acceptance of the bidder’s qualifications by the Owner or Architect.

Alabama law (section 41-4-116, code of Alabama 1975) provides that every bid submitted and contract executed shall contain a certification that the vendor, contractor, and all of its affiliates that make sales for delivery into Alabama or leases for use in Alabama are registered, collecting, and remitting Alabama state and local sales, use, and/or lease tax on all taxable sales and leases in Alabama. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder is hereby certifying that they are in full compliance with Act No. 2006-557; they are not barred from bidding or entering into a contract pursuant to 41-4-116, and acknowledges that the Owner may declare the contract void if the certification is false.

Nonresident bidders must accompany any written Bid Documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in such nonresident bidder’s state or domicile, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at University of Montevallo L. Holland Floyd Physical Plant at 75 College Drive, Montevallo, AL on Tuesday, April 9, 204 at 2:00 PM CST. The project site will be visited. Attendance by General Contractor, Bid Conference and the site visit is mandatory.

Awarding Authority:

University of Montevallo

Susan Hayes, Chief Financial Officer

Architect:

Davis Architects, Inc.

Courtney Pittman, Principal in Charge

Skylar Howard, Project Manager

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager,

Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, March 28, 2024. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at jeorr@uabmc.edu and copied to rachelh@bparchitects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

UAB THE KIRKLIN CLINIC

MRI#1 AND #2 REPLACEMENT

For The

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

UAB Project No.: H245006

SCOPE OF WORK:

Renovation of two existing MRI rooms and replacement of equipment; including but not limited to partitions, ceilings, finishes, concrete patching, magnetic and RF Shielding, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm HVAC, and electrical work. The work will be performed using Infection Control measures so that clinical operations can continue without interruption. The work will be performed under a single Prime Contractor who will coordinate all work for this project. Particular and specific care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances and follow strict Infection Controls and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family and staff. The Prime Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require significant experience with similar size and type projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital clinical environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site. The Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.) This project will require significant coordination, working with the Owner’s representatives to successfully deliver the project. The estimated construction cost is between $1,200,000-$1,600,000.

PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid/perform work for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, March 28, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about

April 5, 2024.

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

Architect:

Birchfield Penuel Architects

2805 Crescent Avenue

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

Mr. Alan Crotwell, AIA

205-870-1876

205-870-3058

alanc@bparchitects.com

BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

Documents:

After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; and electronically at ConstructConnect and Dodge Data & Analytics.

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is June 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Jeff Orr, Project Manager – Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on

June 11, 2024 will be returned unopened.

Fire Alarm Work

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A, of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid, evidence of licensure as required by the act, by including with the bid submittal, a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held May 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Meet at UAB The Kirklin Clinic 1st Floor Lobby. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

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INVITATION TO BID

Contractors interested in bidding on Weatherizing homes and assessors interested in proposing to assess homes for Weatherization in the Blount, Cherokee, Dekalb, Etowah, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, and/or St. Clair County areas need to provide name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number to the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Inc. Interested contractors must provide a copy of their Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 of coverage), Workmen’s Compensation Insurance, Unlimited Homebuilder License, and State Business License. Contractors must have BPI Home Energy Professional Retrofit Installer Technician and Combustion Safety Certificates or proof of three or more years of weatherization experience within the last five years. Contractors must own or have access to Weatherization tools and equipment and be proficient using the equipment. Contractors must possess and provide licenses for HVAC, Plumbing, Gas Vendor, and Electrical work or provide license of certified sub-contractor that will be used. All requirements must be met by the date below to be considered for placement on the contractors list. For questions contact Tyesha Ray at tyesha@caaneal.org. Contractors interested in applying for consideration for addition to the Qualified Bidder List for the 2024 contract year must submit all information to Tyesha via email by Monday, April 15, 2024.

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ABANDONED VEHICLE

In accordance with Section 32-13-1, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given to the owners, lienholders, and other interested parties that the following described abandoned vehicle will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at 10:00 am, April 25, 2024 at 1824 47th Street, Ensley,Birmingham, AL 35208. 1987 GMC, R15 CONV, VIN: 1GTDR14HXHF7256752. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and the right to bid.

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ABANDONED VEHICLES

VIN:

1FTSX20509EA28814 (2009 Ford F250)

19XFC2F62KE027171 (2019 Honda Civic)

5GAEV23788J149436 (2008 Buick Enclave)

WDZPE8CCXF5989456 (2015 Sprinter)

Company: Transports Auto

Auction Date: April 25, 2024

Auction Address: 6725 1st Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35206

Time: 9 a.m.

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NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE

Please take notice Copper Safe Storage – Cahaba located at 5300 Cahaba Valley Rd. Birmingham AL 35242 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 4/8/2024 at 9:30AM. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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FARM FOR SALE

* NO COMMISSION

* WATER, ELECTRICAL, BARN, POND

* BLOUNT COUNTY, AL / WILL HELP FINANCE

205) 907-1749

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