Council actions affecting tenants, eviction prevention, fair housing, or housing-affordability programs.
Changes to commercial and industrial zoning rules may affect what businesses can build or operate in those districts. Details on specific changes are needed to assess local impact.
City sets new rules for operating food trucks and pushcarts — including where you can sell, licensing requirements, and safety standards. Affects street vendors and residents seeking convenient dining options.
Changes to commercial and industrial zoning rules may affect what businesses can build or operate in those districts. Details on specific changes are needed to assess local impact.
Bond financing commits future taxpayer revenue to support infrastructure projects. This first reading begins the approval process for the city to borrow $2.69M.
Clarifies what existing buildings and uses are allowed under zoning law. Affects property owners with non-conforming properties and future development decisions citywide.
Payday lenders and car-title lenders remain blocked from opening new shops in Birmingham for another six months. The freeze protects residents from predatory lending practices that charge triple-digit interest rates.
Changes to commercial and industrial zoning rules may affect what businesses can build or operate in those districts. Details on specific changes are needed to assess local impact.
City will provide emergency capital to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District to support affordable housing operations and tenant services. Loan structure allows funds to be repaid and reused over time.
Establishes where and how food vendors can operate citywide, affecting street food access and vendor business conditions. Second reading of ordinance.
New rules will set standards for food trucks and street carts operating in Birmingham, affecting where vendors can operate and how residents access street food.
New rules will set standards for food trucks and street carts operating in Birmingham, affecting where vendors can operate and how residents access street food.
New regulations will clarify where food trucks and pushcarts can operate across the city, affecting where residents can buy meals from street vendors and how entrepreneurs can run mobile food businesses.
Drivers and passengers using courtesy shuttles can now load and unload at bus stops — eliminating uncertainty about where these services legally operate in Birmingham.
New regulations will set where food carts and trucks can operate in Birmingham, affecting street vendors and food access in neighborhoods across the city.
Budget amendment directs General Fund reserves to Children's Hospital. Voters should know when city commits fund-balance dollars to specific vendors rather than keeping reserves for emergencies.
Simplifies how the city categorizes and licenses businesses using a standardized federal classification system. May affect business registration fees and compliance requirements.
Improved fire protection and water flow for this residential block. Funded through existing 2014 capital budget.
The city is acquiring 8 parcels on 8th Avenue through a purchase and lease agreement with Birmingham Southern College. This transaction may signal redevelopment or neighborhood stabilization efforts in the area.
Changes to zoning rules for commercial and industrial areas may affect what types of businesses can operate in certain neighborhoods and what existing businesses can do on their property.
Alabama Power will install and operate electrical facilities on city-owned Legion Field property. This easement agreement locks in utility access rights at a major public venue.
Sets aside funds to cover planned bond debt repayment and reserves for the next fiscal year, protecting the city's credit rating and financial stability.
TIF funds are used to finance economic development and urban renewal projects in designated districts. Budget approval sets spending priorities that affect neighborhood investment and property values in targeted zones.
Sets spending priorities for neighborhood-focused programs across Birmingham for the fiscal year. This law determines which community projects and services get funded.
Sets spending limits for road repairs and infrastructure projects in the coming year. Citizens depend on this budget to maintain safe, passable streets.
Fuel tax dollars fund transportation projects and maintenance. This budget sets spending priorities for road repairs, traffic signals, and transit programs through June 2014.