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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 581 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $139.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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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July 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council closes 20th Avenue South to vehicle traffic

Street closure at 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will redirect vehicle traffic and affect access to properties along that corridor.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 20th Avenue South, approximately 190 feet from intersection with Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South
July 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Close 20th Avenue South to vehicle traffic near Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.

20th Avenue South will no longer allow vehicles past a point 190 feet from Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South, affecting traffic patterns in that area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 20th Avenue South at approximately 190 feet from Richard Arlington Jr. Blvd. South
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 5 vacant lots to Park Street Homes for redevelopment

City transfers ownership of five vacant parcels to private developer Park Street Homes, LLC for residential or commercial redevelopment. May activate underused properties and generate tax revenue, but terms of the redevelopment agreement (including community benefits, affordable

Counterparty: Park Street Homes, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY2026

Council set aside funds for sports and entertainment recruitment—part of the city's strategy to attract major events and businesses. Details on spending priorities will shape which venues and projects get backing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2026

Sets spending levels for the city's corrections department (jails, detention facilities, related services) through June 30, 2026. Budget decisions determine staffing, operations, and inmate care programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Fund budget set for fiscal year 2026

This sets spending for storm water management and drainage infrastructure through June 2026. The budget determines resources for flood prevention, water quality, and stormwater system repairs citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Rebuild Alabama Act fund budget for FY 2026

Approves spending plan for state Rebuild Alabama fund. Sets priorities for how recovery/rebuild resources will be allocated in the coming fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget adopted for FY 2026

City adopts spending plan for community revitalization programs in fiscal year 2026. Details on which neighborhoods benefit and project allocations will guide local investment priorities.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal 2026

Budget sets spending levels for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and infrastructure. Affects how much money flows to road, bridge, and transit projects citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for FY 2026

City commits TIF revenues to development projects and infrastructure improvements in designated districts. Budget determines which neighborhoods benefit from tax-increment funding next fiscal year.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Land Bank Authority adopts $0 budget for FY 2025

The Land Bank Authority's annual budget sets spending authority for property acquisition, demolition, and remediation. A zero-dollar budget suggests the agency will operate under carryover funds or grant revenue only.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City workers get 1% cost-of-living raise, effective July 1

All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget. This affects payroll costs and tax-funded operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for fiscal year 2026

The city sets aside funding through the Neighborhood Allocation Fund to support community priorities. This budget shapes what neighborhood projects and services receive public money over the next fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 FY2026 general fund budget

Sets spending limits and revenue targets for city operations through June 2026. Determines how much tax dollars go to police, fire, public works, and other services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City employees get 1% cost-of-living raise starting July 2025

All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay effective July 1, 2025. This supports worker purchasing power amid inflation.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Community Development Block Grant budget adopted for fiscal year 2026

Sets how federal housing and community development dollars will be spent in your city through June 2026. The specific programs and projects funded will depend on the city's local priorities.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026

This sets spending and revenue plans for all city services—schools, police, fire, streets, parks—for the year ending June 30, 2026. Determines tax rates and service levels citywide.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City employees get 1% raise effective July 2025

All eligible city workers receive a 1% cost-of-living increase starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $600K

City commits $600K to down-payment aid for homebuyers

Neighborhood Housing Services gets additional funding to help more Birmingham residents buy homes. Expands assistance program for first-time buyers.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham (NHSB) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Partial release of settlement properties approved

City approves release of certain properties tied to a decades-old probate settlement, clearing restrictions on those parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 10, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

Automated car wash facilities continue to be blocked from opening in the city. The hearing allows residents to weigh in on whether the ban should stay in place.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1.8M

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from Fire Capital to Fund 102

City moves $1.8 million from Fire Department capital projects to capital improvements in Fund 102. The impact on fire services depends on what capital work gets delayed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Jefferson County

City enters a formal partnership with Jefferson County for joint services or resource-sharing. Details on scope and impact are not yet clear from the ordinance text.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City enters interlocal agreement with 117th Air Refueling Wing

City formalizes cooperation with Alabama Air National Guard unit for mutual support and coordination, potentially involving emergency services and public safety collaboration.

Counterparty: 117th Air Refueling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes cooperation agreement with Air National Guard

Establishes formal partnership between city and 117th Air Refueling Wing for mutual support and coordination. Specific terms and benefits of the agreement are not detailed in the summary.

Counterparty: 117th Air Refueling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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