June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #8
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$311K
Birmingham receives $311,230 in federal funding for criminal justice programs and initiatives. The money supports public safety projects without requiring city budget allocation.
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Counterparty:
United States Department of Justice
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Ordinance
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #25
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City Council directs general-fund money to support various nonprofits and community groups. Specific recipient organizations and dollar amounts not disclosed in agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
various organizations
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #44
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City grants Southern Light the right to install fiber-optic cables across Birmingham, potentially expanding broadband access to neighborhoods. Non-exclusive license allows competing providers to pursue similar infrastructure.
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Counterparty:
Southern Light, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #43
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham, Jefferson County, and Vestavia Hills will jointly improve Sicard Hollow Road. The specific budget and timeline are not detailed in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County, City of Vestavia Hills
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Location:
Sicard Hollow Road from Blue La
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #18
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$300
Council approves $300 in public funds for a community health walk at Five Points West, a neighborhood wellness initiative.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
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Location:
Five Points West
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #44
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
New benefit added to city employee compensation. May affect public payroll costs and workplace competitiveness.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #23
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City spending on student goods and services. Dollar amount and specific purpose not disclosed in available documents.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appropriation
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #22
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City Council is setting aside money to support Birmingham City Schools students and operations. The dollar amount and specific goods or services are not fully detailed in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appropriation
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #42
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City amends zoning rules to permit ads on Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority bus stops. Residents will see more advertising in public spaces and transit areas.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #44
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes how the city invests and manages public funds. Details of the specific amendments are not fully public yet, but this sets the framework for taxpayer money in city accounts.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
May 26, 2015
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Item number:Item #42
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes how the city manages its trust fund investments. First reading only; final vote pending.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
May 26, 2015
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Item number:Item #14
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City is spending from its discretionary budget to support community organizations. Specific dollar amounts and recipients not yet disclosed in this summary.
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Counterparty:
various organizations
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
May 19, 2015
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Item number:Item #17
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City sets aside funds to provide goods or services that directly support students in Birmingham City Schools. Dollar amount not specified in this agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appropriation
May 19, 2015
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Item number:Item #16
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council is directing general-fund money to the Board of Education to buy goods or services that benefit students. The dollar amount is listed as $0, which may indicate the specific amount was not disclosed in this title or will be determined separately.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
May 19, 2015
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Item number:Item #15
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
School funding directly supports students' education and classroom resources. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
May 12, 2015
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Item number:Item #25
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Clears the way for New Breed Barber and Style Shop to proceed with a redevelopment project in Birmingham. The agreement replaces an earlier 2014 resolution.
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Counterparty:
Clint Simpson, Jr. and Derek Simpson d/b/a New Breed Barber and Style Shop
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
May 12, 2015
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Item number:Item #48
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
New rules govern how residents and businesses can challenge city tax assessments. Establishes formal dispute resolution procedures under state law.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
May 5, 2015
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Item number:Item #65
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Allows the Regional Planning Commission to install and operate a citywide bikeshare system, expanding low-cost transportation options for residents and reducing car dependency.
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Counterparty:
Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #76
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes to the business license requirements for professional services firms. Details of the specific amendment were not provided in the agenda materials.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #74
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Construction companies operating in Birmingham may see changes to their annual license fees. The amendment updates fee schedules for contractors in construction, demolition, and specialty trades.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #75
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes to how the city licenses real estate businesses (NAICS 531) may affect fees, requirements, or operating rules for property agents and brokers in Birmingham.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #19
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Two new affordable single-family homes will be built by community nonprofit BEAT in the Ensley neighborhood, expanding housing options for lower-income residents.
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Counterparty:
Bethel Ensley Action Task, Inc. (BEAT)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #65
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Affects how the city licenses and regulates professional services companies (architects, engineers, accountants). Changes may alter licensing fees or compliance requirements.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Ordinance
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #66
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City updates rules for a category of business licenses. First reading only; final approval pending.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Ordinance
April 21, 2015
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Item number:Item #67
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City updates rules for insurance broker licensing under Schedule 138B. First reading only; details of the change are not yet public.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance