Regular City Council Meeting

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items designated as "Consent" are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will be permitted unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or Citizen i

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown vegetation from neglected properties and passes cleanup costs to owners as property liens, holding them financially accountable for blight.

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from residential or commercial property; owner pays removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars get towed and removed as public nuisances; the registered owner pays the removal cost.

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills owner

Abandoned car removed from neighborhood; cleanup costs charged to registered owner instead of taxpayers.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. This removes a junk car and charges the registered owner for the cost of removal.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, helping clean up blight.

City applies for Alabama Humanities Alliance mini-grant

Authorizes Mayor to pursue state grant funding for "Worlds With Writ" project, a humanities initiative (specific community benefit pending grant approval).

Contract amendment with Gtechna USA Corporation approved

Details of what this amendment corrects and its impact are not provided in the agenda item description.

City amends Interpersonal Frequency remediation contract

The city is modifying its agreement with Interpersonal Frequency for remediation tools. Details on cost, scope, and timeline are not provided in the agenda item.

City approves Magnet Forensics software contract for digital forensics

Police will gain access to GrayKey and AXOIM digital forensics tools for device extraction and analysis in investigations. This affects the scope and speed of evidence collection in criminal cases.

City applies for federal Safe Streets grant funding

FY 2026 federal grant could fund road safety improvements to reduce crashes and injuries in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Coast Guard campus: city accepts right-of-way dedication at Arkadelphia Road

City accepts public access rights to a portion of the Coast Guard's Birmingham campus at 900 Arkadelphia Road, clearing the way for the facility's resurvey and any future expansion or development.

Council amends Birmingham Folk Festival agreement

Changes to the city's partnership with Birmingham Folk Festival for event planning, funding, or operations. Full details of the amendment are not public in this summary.

Settlement: City pays Infor, LLC to resolve contract dispute

City resolves financial dispute with software vendor Infor using general fund dollars. Final settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

City settles Cal-Ark International lawsuit

Settlement resolves litigation with Cal-Ark International; terms not disclosed in public summary.

City settles Kenisha Germany lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the City. Details of the case, terms, and any city payment are not disclosed in this agenda item.

City settles Affinity Hospital lawsuit

The city and Affinity Hospital (Grandview Hospital) are resolving a legal dispute. Settlement terms—including any payment—have not been disclosed in the public agenda.

City settles workers' comp claim with department employee

City resolves workplace injury claim through settlement, keeping the outcome confidential per legal agreement.

City awards $326,742 drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Drainage improvements at 5th Avenue South and 32nd Street will reduce flooding and stormwater runoff in the area. Low-bid competitive contract means better taxpayer value.

Weed abatement: property at 4804 30th Way North removed from assessment roll

Property owner at 4804 30th Way North is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, likely because the noxious weeds have been cleared or the property otherwise no longer qualifies for the fee.

Library pays $367.11 Amazon invoice from general fund

Resolves outstanding library service charges using city funds; routine vendor payment for public library operations.

Birmingham Public Library: $24,797 for books and supplies

Council approves spending for library materials and resources that support public access to books, reading programs, and community services.

City awards $8,057 office furniture contract to Lindsey

City commits $8,057 in general funds to purchase office furniture from Lindsey Office Furnishings through competitive bidding.

Police Department buys 20 chairs for $6,599

Police Department upgrades seating; purchase funded from general city budget.

City approves $22.5K pool chemical contract with Cox Pool Service

City pools need treatment chemicals to stay safe and open for residents; this sole-source purchase keeps chemicals flowing to Park and Recreation facilities.

CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of one (1) signature stamp and two (2) replacement ink pads, in the amount of $49.05, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purc

Council approves $490 trophy purchase for Birmingham Public Library

The city is buying trophies and medals for the library's events and programs. This is a routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items designated as "Consent" are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will be permitted unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or Citizen i