Council actions affecting tenants, eviction prevention, fair housing, or housing-affordability programs.
If approved, would eliminate part of a zoning rule that allows denser development for affordable housing citywide. The change could reduce incentives for affordable housing projects across Birmingham's corporate limits.
Would establish shared law enforcement at the 22-acre Alabama Veterans Memorial Park. If approved, Birmingham and Mountain Brook officers would jointly patrol and enforce laws at the park, which Mountain Brook owns but sits within Birmingham's city limits.
If approved, would allow Birmingham to repair and maintain the pedestrian bridge connecting a neighborhood to Roosevelt City Park and Recreation Center, improving safe pedestrian access to the park. The bridge is outside city limits but critical for residents.
If approved, the city would commit up to $250,000 annually through June 2027 to support Red Mountain Park operations, subject to yearly budget approval. The funding enables ongoing maintenance and programming at the regional greenspace.
Would assign two BPD officers to federal DEA task forces targeting drug trafficking and synthetic drugs through September 2029. Officers' salaries and task force expenses would be reimbursed by federal funds.
Would authorize roadway improvements on 3rd Avenue West including new curbs, gutters, and stormwater drainage. If approved, the city could move forward with this streetscape project via cooperation with the state highway authority.
Would convert a vacant public lot into 31 homes, including 11 affordable units for households earning up to 80% of area median income. City would invest $1.13M to support the project; if approved, affordable homes would be available to lower-income residents in central Birmingham
If approved, would provide up to $1M in down payment and closing cost assistance to Birmingham residents through the Ready to Own program, potentially making homeownership more accessible to first-time buyers with limited savings.
If approved, the city would transfer the 321 Iota Avenue property to Sheila J. Mitchell and LaTisa D. Carroll for $8,123, clearing a city-owned parcel from its foreclosure inventory and returning it to private ownership.
If approved, would authorize the Birmingham Police Department to enter into an interlocal agreement with other municipalities, counties, and state agencies to coordinate a multidisciplinary public safety team.
If approved, would finalize HUD-required amendments to the 75-year ground lease with Veranda, unlocking development of 101 affordable senior rental units and an early learning center at the former Graymont School site (300 8th Avenue West).
Would remove a financial incentive for timely payment of consumer use tax. If approved, businesses and individuals would no longer receive a discount for paying this tax early—effectively raising the effective tax rate for those who currently take advantage of the discount.
If approved, would authorize the city to accept a $462,500 grant from Jefferson County Board of Health to develop parks that separate industrial and residential areas. The buffer zones would help protect neighborhoods from industrial impacts.
If approved, would prohibit camping on public land and rights-of-way, requiring removal of unlawful camps. The city would connect people experiencing homelessness to resources and sanitarily remove items from public areas.
If approved, would enable the city to apply for up to $10 million in federal funding to produce and preserve affordable housing—no local match required. Would directly expand housing access for low- and moderate-income residents.
If approved, would fund Jefferson County's hospital-linked violence intervention program through June 2027. The program provides case management, employment, housing, food, and transportation support to clients — a community health investment of up to $1.15M.
Would clarify the legal boundaries of the property at 1909 14th Avenue North covered by the City's development agreement with Baldwin Properties, LLC.
The General Fund budget sets spending priorities across all city services—public safety, parks, streets, and administration—for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. If approved with amendments, it would authorize the city's spending plan for the next 12 months.
Would establish the bond debt reserve fund allocation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, ensuring set-aside funds are available to cover bond obligations and debt service if approved.
Sets spending priorities for TIF revenues in targeted redevelopment zones. If approved, would establish how tax-increment funds support blight remediation and property recovery projects in designated districts.
If approved, would set spending priorities for neighborhood-focused city programs and services through June 30, 2027. The allocation determines which initiatives receive funding support.
Sets spending authority for road repairs, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements over the next fiscal year. Determines how much funding will go toward street resurfacing, traffic safety, and related projects.
The Fuel Tax Fund budget would direct special-tax revenue to transportation and infrastructure projects over the next fiscal year. Approval would set spending priorities and authorize fund allocation through June 30, 2027.
Sets spending levels for city jail, detention, and corrections operations. Would determine funding available for staff, maintenance, inmate services, and facility operations through June 30, 2027.
Council would adopt the spending plan for Birmingham's Fair Trial Tax Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. This controls how special-tax revenue dedicated to fair trial support is allocated and spent during that period.