Council actions affecting tenants, eviction prevention, fair housing, or housing-affordability programs.
Police will gain access to the state's ballistic database to match spent shell casings and bullets across crime scenes, helping solve shootings faster and identify repeat offenders.
Birmingham is updating when police can tow parked vehicles from public streets. The changes clarify what counts as "obstructing" traffic, affecting when your car might be removed without warning.
Changes when city can tow your car from public streets. The law clarifies which vehicles obstruct traffic and under what conditions removal is allowed.
Birmingham will enter a cooperative agreement with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to coordinate public safety efforts across city and state lines.
Cars will no longer be able to drive through 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, affecting traffic patterns in that area. First reading of the ordinance.
20th Avenue South will no longer allow cars and trucks at a point 190 feet from Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South. This affects commute routes and vehicle access in the area.
Street closure at 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will redirect vehicle traffic and affect access to properties along that corridor.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Approves spending plan for state Rebuild Alabama fund. Sets priorities for how recovery/rebuild resources will be allocated in the coming fiscal year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay effective July 1, 2025. This supports worker purchasing power amid inflation.
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.
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.
All eligible city workers receive a 1% cost-of-living increase starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget.
Neighborhood Housing Services gets additional funding to help more Birmingham residents buy homes. Expands assistance program for first-time buyers.