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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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June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Roundabout project: Birmingham cost-shares with Mountain Brook on Cahaba Road

Mountain Brook will build a roundabout near the Birmingham Zoo on Cahaba Road, and Birmingham is committing funds to share the cost. The project improves traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection near a major city attraction.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Cahaba Road near the Birmingham Zoo
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Highway Improvement Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

This sets spending for road, bridge, and highway maintenance and improvements across the city for the next fiscal year. Details on specific projects and funding amounts should be reviewed in the full budget document.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts TIF fund budget for fiscal year 2025

Tax increment financing funds support redevelopment projects in designated districts. This budget sets spending priorities for FY 2025.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $131K

City releases $131K for Pratt Highway Bridge repairs

State grant funds will pay for rehabilitation work on Pratt Highway Bridge, improving safety and reducing future maintenance costs for commuters using this route.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Appropriation Location: Pratt Highway
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham adopts 2024 Technical Code for building, plumbing, fire safety

New safety and construction standards for all buildings in the city. Updates fire codes, energy efficiency rules, and residential safety requirements to align with 2021 national standards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City, BJCC sign Parking Deck 3 redevelopment agreement for Carraway site

City gains control of parking infrastructure at the former Carraway Hospital and commits to redevelopment work with the civic center authority. Details of the deal—including cost, timeline, and planned use—will shape the future of this downtown site.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (BJCC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Carraway Hospital site
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance amends street utility installation rules

Changes requirements for installing utilities before streets are paved and clarifies payment exemptions. May affect timing and costs for development projects in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance would ban loitering for organizers in public spaces

New law would restrict where organizers, activists, and community groups can gather in public. Could limit protest, canvassing, and street-based organizing activities city-wide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City renews TSA security partnership through end of 2024

Agreement authorizes Transportation Security Administration to coordinate security operations in Birmingham through December 31, 2024. No cost to the city.

Counterparty: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Create Citizens Observer Patrol unit under police supervision

New civilian patrol program will expand community policing presence in neighborhoods. Requires council approval of ordinance to formalize the unit's structure and oversight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment deal: Omega Bridge Builders refurbishes former Ensley site

Omega Bridge Builders Foundation will renovate a long-vacant Ensley property, potentially spurring neighborhood investment and job creation. Details on funding and timeline are not provided.

Counterparty: Omega Bridge Builders Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: former Ensley Preci
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Police Auxiliary Force rules updated to comply with state law

Birmingham is updating its auxiliary police force regulations to meet Alabama state requirements. This affects how the city structures and manages non-sworn police support roles.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Off-street parking and loading rules amended

Changes to parking and loading regulations may affect how new development is planned and where vehicles can be parked or loaded throughout the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City sells real estate to Scannell Properties #653

The city is divesting a property through a land sale to a private developer. Details on location, acreage, and sale price are incomplete in the source material.

Counterparty: Scannell Properties #653, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Housing Authority on police task force

Birmingham will deploy law enforcement focused on housing authority properties and neighborhoods, affecting public safety response in areas served by HABD.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City sells Florence Street property to Ruddell, LLC

The city is selling real estate at 4330 Florence Street. This removes a city-owned asset from public inventory and brings revenue to the municipality.

Counterparty: Ruddell, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 4330 Florence Street
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City joins regional rail redesign project with Birmingham, Trussville, Norfolk S

Council approves agreement for a regional infrastructure project involving railroad improvements. Details on project scope and local impact are sparse.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham, City of Trussville, Norfolk Southern Railway Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #93 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City renews lease at 3012 27th Avenue North with Variety Wholesalers

City continues to occupy and pay rent on leased property; lease terms and dollar amounts not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Variety Wholesalers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3012 - 27th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

NorthStar Soccer Ministries to redevelop two vacant lots

Two long-vacant properties at 4520 and 4601 will be purchased and redeveloped under a partnership with NorthStar Soccer Ministries, bringing new use and activity to these neighborhoods.

Counterparty: NorthStar Soccer Ministries Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 4520 and 4601
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment agreement: The Movement, Inc. to purchase Scott Elementary School

Former Scott Elementary School at 1445 Hibernia will be redeveloped by The Movement, Inc. under a new city agreement. The project may bring new jobs, housing, or community services to the area.

Counterparty: The Movement, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1445 Hibernia
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment deal for vacant lots with NorthStar Soccer Ministrie

Two vacant properties at 4520 and 4601 14th Street will be redeveloped under this agreement. The project brings new use to abandoned urban land.

Counterparty: NorthStar Soccer Ministries Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 4520 and 4601 - 14th
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sale of Scott Elementary to The Movement, Inc.

The Movement, Inc. will purchase the former Scott Elementary School property at 1445 Hibernia under a redevelopment agreement, likely reshaping use of the historic school building and the neighborhood.

Counterparty: The Movement, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1445 Hibernia
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Lease tax filing rules clarified in city code

City updating how lease tax returns must be filed and paid. The change clarifies existing requirements for property owners and renters who owe this tax.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to assign land sale contract to RAMAR Land Corporation

City approves transfer of a real estate purchase agreement to a private development entity, enabling the transaction to proceed. Details on the property location and sale price are needed to assess local impact.

Counterparty: RAMAR Land Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Lodging tax filing rules amended

Changes how hotels and short-term rental operators file tax returns and submit payments. May affect filing deadlines or reporting requirements for hospitality businesses in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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