Council actions affecting tenants, eviction prevention, fair housing, or housing-affordability programs.
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 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.
Sets spending priorities for the Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund through June 30, 2027. Determines how special-tax revenue will support economic development and community events in Birmingham if approved.
Would authorize spending from the Rebuild Alabama Act special fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Sets budget for city programs and projects funded through this dedicated revenue source.
Sets the city's infrastructure spending priorities and funding levels for the next fiscal year. If approved, would determine which capital projects receive resources from June 2026 through June 2027.
Would establish spending priorities and authorize funds for neighborhood revitalization projects in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Direct impact depends on which projects and communities receive allocations.
Sets city spending authority for all departments and services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. If approved, would allocate resources across police, fire, public works, parks, and other municipal operations.
If approved, would set spending authority for the Land Bank's blighted-property acquisition and remediation work in the coming fiscal year, determining resources available for property recovery citywide.
Would set spending priorities for federal Community Development Block Grant funds through June 2027. Determines how the city allocates federal dollars for community development, housing, and neighborhood improvement projects.
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.
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.
If approved, the city would sell undeveloped land at Barber Motorsports Parkway to a private developer planning to build a world-class karting facility. Would generate $1.85M in revenue and bring a new entertainment venue and potential jobs to the technology park.
Would allow City Council members to attend and participate in official meetings electronically, potentially increasing accessibility and flexibility for council operations.
If approved, the city would sell a foreclosed property acquired through municipal liens to LC Willow Solutions, LLC for $8,400.55. The sale would clear the parcel from city inventory and recover funds for municipal accounts.
Would lower penalties for parking violations while adding a fee for tickets unpaid beyond 30 days. If approved, motorists with overdue citations would face collection charges, but base penalties would decrease.