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Housing Stability

Council actions affecting tenants, eviction prevention, fair housing, or housing-affordability programs.

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Housing Stability — items per month

Indexed so far 1241 items in last 158 months
Total dollars $958.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 6 items, $80,746 2022-02-01: 11 items, $36,649 2022-03-01: 6 items, $4,048 2022-04-01: 10 items, $34,826 2022-05-01: 19 items, $6.6M 2022-06-01: 45 items, $19,616 2022-07-01: 2 items, $173,250 2022-08-01: 8 items, $125,469 2022-09-01: 9 items, $47,820 2022-10-01: 9 items, $100,577 2022-11-01: 9 items, $1,334 2022-12-01: 3 items, $615 2023-01-01: 9 items, $22,905 2023-02-01: 10 items, $8.9M 2023-03-01: 6 items, $7,477 2023-04-01: 11 items, $65,714 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 5 items, $91,335 2024-02-01: 11 items, $20,216 2024-03-01: 4 items, $20,148 2024-04-01: 4 items 2024-05-01: 12 items, $23,053 2024-06-01: 16 items, $138,547 2024-07-01: 9 items, $60,750 2024-08-01: 6 items, $7,000 2024-09-01: 16 items, $17,712 2024-10-01: 15 items, $104,663 2024-11-01: 8 items, $192,490 2024-12-01: 29 items, $18,259 2025-01-01: 8 items, $15,000 2025-02-01: 15 items, $37,774 2025-03-01: 9 items, $257,973 2025-04-01: 11 items, $35,464 2025-05-01: 6 items, $1.8M 2025-06-01: 23 items, $621,781 2025-07-01: 12 items, $1,000 2025-08-01: 7 items, $33,788 2025-09-01: 3 items, $10,533 2025-10-01: 14 items, $51,459 2025-11-01: 4 items, $1.0M 2025-12-01: 6 items, $14,128 2026-01-01: 7 items, $24,385 2026-02-01: 7 items, $256,250 2026-03-01: 16 items, $83,510 2026-04-01: 7 items, $11,678 2026-05-01: 9 items, $83,651 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $7K

City sells lot to Build Urban Prosperity for $6,610

City transfers Lot 11, Block 2 to Build Urban Prosperity, Inc. via quitclaim deed. This land sale removes a parcel from public ownership.

Counterparty: Build Urban Prosperity, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes water-sampling agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board

City partners with the Water Works Board to conduct water-quality testing that protects public health and ensures safe drinking water for residents.

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Permanent road closures approved for Project Safe Streets: East Lake

City makes permanent the temporary road closures in East Lake neighborhood under Project Safe Streets. Affects vehicle access and traffic patterns in the area indefinitely.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance Location: East Lake
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission rules amended

Changes to how the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission operates. Details of the amendment are incomplete in the source material.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City revamps R.I.S.E. business retention program

Birmingham is replacing its existing incentive program for businesses with a new version. Details on how the updated program will work and which companies may benefit are expected as the ordinance moves forward.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

New law: City requires apprentices, local labor on federal infrastructure projec

Contractors bidding on city projects funded by federal infrastructure money must now hire apprentices and local workers. Creates more skilled jobs for residents while ensuring federal dollars support local workforce development.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

Automatic car wash facilities will remain banned in Birmingham. The city is renewing its freeze on new permits and structures to protect existing businesses and preserve neighborhood character.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers 5.25 acres to Smithfield Phase II for affordable housing

The city will hand over publicly owned land near a former affordable housing project to a private developer for new affordable housing construction. This removes the land from city control but aims to create housing for lower-income residents.

Counterparty: Smithfield Phase II, LP Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $6K

City sells downtown property at 502 3rd Street North to Allen Tutwiler Jr. for $

City-owned property downtown changes hands. Resident or buyer gains title to the parcel after payment is received.

Counterparty: Allen Tutwiler Jr. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 502 3rd Street North, Birmingham 35204
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: Board structure reforms

Changes to the commission's board size, member terms, and officer duties affect how the city coordinates local beautification efforts and volunteer programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham creates R.I.S.E. Program to retain and expand businesses

New incentive program aims to keep companies in the city and attract expansion investments. Replaces earlier version to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Reshape Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: new board size, terms, duties

Changes to the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission will affect how the city guides community cleanup and beautification efforts. Adjustments to board size, member terms, and officer roles may shift decision-making speed and accountability.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #128 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Community Block Grant Fund budget for FY 2025

Sets spending plan for Community Block Grant funds in the coming fiscal year, directing federal and local resources to community development projects and programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #122 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY 2025

The city sets spending priorities for the Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund, which supports efforts to attract sports teams and entertainment events. The $0 reported amount suggests a placeholder or zero-dollar budget; final approved spending levels will shape the city's

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #134 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City and Jefferson County partner on mapping services

City will collaborate with the county on orthophotography and planimetric mapping services, providing updated aerial imagery and property boundary data that support planning, zoning, and infrastructure decisions.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #124 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $2025 capital improvement budget

Sets spending plan for infrastructure projects in the fiscal year ahead. Citizens can track where their tax dollars are allocated to repairs, upgrades, and new construction.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #118 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for 2024–25 fiscal year

Sets annual spending plan for fuel-tax revenue, typically dedicated to road and transportation maintenance. Determines funding available for projects residents depend on for safe, passable streets.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards subaward funds to Birmingham Board of Education

City directs funds to the Board of Education under a subaward agreement. Dollar amount and specific program focus are not disclosed in the agenda item text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #135 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City adds paid Mental Health Observance Leave for employees

Employees gain a new paid day off to focus on mental health and wellbeing. The change is funded from the city's general budget.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #126 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal 2025

This sets spending and revenue plans for all city services over the next fiscal year. Budget amendments during the year may affect department resources and service delivery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #120 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund budget approved for fiscal year 2025

Sets the annual spending plan for corrections operations and programs through June 30, 2025. This determines funding levels for jail facilities, inmate services, and related public safety functions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #137 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes ICE cooperation agreement

This agreement defines how Birmingham police and ICE will cooperate on immigration enforcement. Terms determine whether city resources support federal deportations and what access ICE gets to local jails or data.

Counterparty: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #127 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2025

Sets spending plan for the Land Bank's blighted-property acquisition and remediation work. Determines how much the city commits to acquiring and reselling tax-delinquent parcels this year.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #116 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2025

This sets the spending plan for discretionary neighborhood funds in the fiscal year ahead. The specific allocation amounts determine what community projects and services your neighborhood can access.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards subaward funds to Birmingham Board of Education

City directs funds to the Birmingham Board of Education under a subaward agreement. Specific funding amount and purpose are not detailed in the available text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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