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August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 615 19th Street, Ensley

If approved, the city would demolish the structure, addressing a public safety hazard and blight in the Ensley neighborhood. Would clear a condemned building from the residential area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 615 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, 35218

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1101 Cotton Avenue

If approved, the building would be demolished to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood. The structure is deemed unsafe and a public nuisance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1101 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham, 35211

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1322 Avenue I

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 1322 Avenue I, removing what is classified as unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1322 Avenue I, Birmingham, 35218

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 223 Maple Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight hazard in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 223 Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 35214

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 319 Avenue G unsafe and direct demolition

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 319 Avenue G after it has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The action would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 319 Avenue G, Birmingham, 35214

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 325 Avenue G

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The removal would address blighted property and potential safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 325 Avenue G, Birmingham, 35214

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe structure at 2617 28th Street West

If approved, the building would be demolished and removed from the property. The action targets an unsafe structure classified as a public nuisance in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2617 28th Street West, Birmingham, 35208

August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1125 Cotton Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 1125 Cotton Avenue, which has been determined unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the blighted property and reduce hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1125 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham, 35211

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $2.7M

$2.7M street improvements planned for 19th Street corridor

If approved, would fund paving, sidewalk repairs, curb and gutter work, and storm drainage improvements along 19th Street from Ensley Avenue to Bush Boulevard using a state grant from ALDOT.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: 19th Street from Ensley Avenue to Bush Boulevard

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $200K

Auburn University opioid prevention program extension through 2026

If approved, would extend a peer-led substance abuse prevention program in Birmingham City Schools through Auburn University's 4-H Health Rocks initiative, funded up to $200,000, through December 31, 2026.

👥 Counterparty: Auburn University 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $17K

Emergency contract: $16.8K elevator repair at Central Library

Would restore elevator service at Birmingham Central Library, restoring accessibility and full facility function for patrons and staff. Emergency procurement due to total loss of all functioning elevators.

👥 Counterparty: Diversified Elevator Service and Equipment Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $5K

Speed cushions: $4,767 budget shift for Echo Highlands traffic calming

Would fund speed cushion installation in Echo Highlands neighborhood to slow vehicle traffic. Residents would benefit from improved pedestrian and cyclist safety on neighborhood streets.

👥 Counterparty: Echo Highlands Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: Echo Highlands

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider liquor license transfer for Green Springs Liquor & Vape

If approved, Green Springs HWY, LLC would be able to operate a lounge retail liquor establishment at 2112 Green Springs Highway. The decision follows Public Safety Committee review and public hearing.

👥 Counterparty: Green Springs HWY, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2112 Green Springs Highway, Suite A, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider towing service license for Merkel's Chelsea Towing

If approved, would allow Merkel's Chelsea Towing to operate three wreckers on Birmingham streets, expanding towing services available in the city.

👥 Counterparty: Brian Merkel 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 925 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, Alabama 35151

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider restaurant liquor license for Ivy & Oak Café

If approved, would grant Ivy & Oak Café a retail liquor license to serve alcohol at 321 20th Street North. The license would allow the restaurant to sell beer, wine, and spirits on premises.

👥 Counterparty: Ivy & Oak Café, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 321 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Towing license for Richard Jacob Black to operate 5 wreckers

If approved, Richard Jacob Black would be authorized to operate five towing vehicles (wreckers) on Birmingham streets under Jakes Recovery, LLC. The Public Safety Committee and Chief of Police have recommended the license.

👥 Counterparty: Richard Jacob Black 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 340 Providence Loop, Oakman, Alabama 35579

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to improve grade crossings with Alabama & Tennessee River Railway near Slos

Would fund reconstruction and safety improvements at four road-rail crossings near Sloss Furnaces. If approved, would reduce traffic and safety risks at these intersections by upgrading aging grade crossing infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Sloss Furnaces

August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize emergency vehicle purchases from Emergency Vehicles, Inc.

If approved, would authorize the Department of Equipment Management to purchase emergency vehicles and related parts and accessories for one year under a competitive H-GAC contract, supporting public safety operations.

👥 Counterparty: Emergency Vehicles, Inc., Lake Park, Florida 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $3.5M

City would authorize $3.5M contract with Small Magic for early childhood learnin

Would fund a one-year program providing enrichment activities for children birth through age 5 and support for childcare and learning centers. If approved, would invest heavily in early childhood capacity building and quality enhancement.

👥 Counterparty: Small Magic 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $2.0M

Council to authorize $1.96M emergency contract for jail repairs with Willo Produ

If approved, would authorize an emergency repair and renovation contract at Birmingham City Jail. The $1.96M project aims to address security-sensitive maintenance needs at the facility on 6th Avenue South.

👥 Counterparty: Willo Products Company, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 521 6th Avenue South, Birmingham

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.8M

8 affordable rental units planned in South Woodlawn; $1.8M amended agreement

Would fund construction of up to 8 new rental units for residents earning 30–80% of area median income in South Woodlawn. If approved, extends the agreement through 2027 and adds $170,500 to the total partnership with Woodlawn Foundation.

👥 Counterparty: Woodlawn Foundation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Mixed 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: South Woodlawn

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $346K

Council to fund $346K food-access expansion with Community Care Development Netw

If approved, would expand food distribution from 10 to 14 sites across Birmingham and add permanent infrastructure (storage, freezer, trucks) to serve food-insecure households using District 4 ARPA funds.

👥 Counterparty: Community Care Development Network 🏛 Funding source: Arpa 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: District 4

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $335K

City to approve $335K software maintenance contract with Momentus Technologies

Would extend Momentus software maintenance for the Insights event-booking platform through FY29. The 3-year agreement ensures the city's event scheduling system continues to receive updates and technical support.

👥 Counterparty: Momentus Technologies, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $112K

MHC Software payroll data agreement: $111.8K over 3 years

Would authorize the city to access historical employee pay records, tax documents, and earnings data through MHC's payroll system over the next three years. Supports payroll administration and employee record management.

👥 Counterparty: MHC Software, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $102K

Council to authorize $102K for police academy uniforms, August 2026

If approved, would spend $102,070.50 in general funds on uniforms for the August 2026 police recruit class and promotional ceremony. Uses sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Police Academy 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution