Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

Liquor license application hearing: Sloan's restaurant, 2nd Ave

Council will hear testimony on whether to approve a restaurant liquor license for a new business at 2308 - 2nd Avenue North. Neighbors and residents can speak for or against the license.

Aramark approved for special events retail license at Rickwood Field

Aramark can sell food, beverages, and merchandise during the MLB event at historic Rickwood Field June 15–21, 2024.

Special Events Retail License approved for Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival

Empowerment Incorporation gets approval to sell food, beverages, or merchandise at the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival (June 14–16) at Linn Park, bringing retail options to the popular three-day event.

EZ Ride Shuttle Service gets permit to operate low-speed vehicles

Company authorized to operate low-speed shuttle service in Birmingham. Expands transportation options for residents.

Operating permit granted to Favoride taxi service

Favoride receives a license to operate as a taxi service in Birmingham. The permit allows the company to provide public transportation services in the area.

Operating permit granted: Snow Transportation non-emergency medical service

Snow Transportation, LLC gains license to operate non-emergency medical transportation in Birmingham. New provider may expand service options for patients needing non-ambulance medical rides.

Nuisance abatement: City clears blighted properties, assesses cleanup costs as l

City removes weeds and hazards from neglected properties and bills owners through property liens. Cleanup costs recover from responsible parties rather than city budget.

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City clears overgrown weeds and nuisances from neglected properties; costs become liens on those parcels. Property owners will be billed for cleanup work.

Weed abatement on blighted properties; costs assessed as liens

City clears weeds and nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and charges owners cleanup costs as a lien. Property owners will receive notice of the assessed charges.

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles that create blight or safety hazards in neighborhoods; costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles on neighborhood streets can lower property values and attract illegal dumping. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicle from street or property; removal costs charged to registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and charge the vehicle owner for the cost of removal.

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or non-functional vehicle from a residential or commercial property and charge the vehicle owner for removal costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; charge owner removal costs

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from private property and bill the registered owner for the cost of removal.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes an abandoned or inoperable car from a property and passes removal costs to its registered owner. Clears neighborhood blight and nuisance conditions.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; owner pays removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; owner pays removal cost

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles declared public nuisances. The owner is billed for removal expenses.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned or broken-down car from a residential or commercial property and bills the vehicle owner for the cleanup cost.

Vehicle abatement: inoperable car removal assessed to owner

City removes an inoperable vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood nuisances and recover public expense.

Inoperable vehicle removed; owner pays costs

City removes an abandoned or non-functioning vehicle from a property and bills the owner for removal expenses.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs are charged to the vehicle's owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle deemed public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a neighborhood and charge the vehicle's owner for removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City can recover removal costs from the vehicle owner. Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and pose safety risks.

Remove inoperable vehicle listed as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle and bill the registered owner for the cost of removal.

Budget amendment: $13,100 for fleet replacement from insurance reimbursement

City receives $13,100 insurance reimbursement, moving it to fleet vehicle replacement.

Budget amendment: $250K shifted to capital fund

City reallocates $250,000 from grant-matching reserves to capital projects, freeing funds for infrastructure work.

Master surveillance contract with Alabama Power Company approved

City renews public safety surveillance equipment services with Alabama Power Company under a master contract agreement. Details on equipment scope, duration, and cost not fully disclosed in agenda materials.

Mayor authorized to sign Project Agreement with Armour House, LLC

City enters into a development agreement under constitutional authority. Details on project scope, location, and public benefit are not yet disclosed.

City passes USDA grant to Market at Pepper Place

Market at Pepper Place will receive federal grant funding to support its operations. This pass-through agreement lets a community food vendor access USDA natural resources funding.

City funds McWane Science Center $170K for education services

Public funding supports STEM education programs at a community science center. Students and families gain access to hands-on learning opportunities.

Police body-camera software: sole-source deal with PowerDMS

Birmingham Police will use PowerDMS software to manage body-camera footage, evidence, and incident reports. The city is locking in a sole-source vendor without competitive bidding.

Sole-source: DocuSign software license renewed with SHI International

City continues using DocuSign for electronic document signing and workflow management; one-year contract locks in software costs for municipal operations.

Mayor gets $2,500/neighborhood/year for goods and services

Sets aside $2,500 annually per neighborhood for community goods and services like inflatable rentals. Direct impact depends on your neighborhood's share and what gets purchased.

Mayor authorized to spend up to $500/neighborhood annually

Gives the Mayor discretion to spend up to $500 per neighborhood each year on goods and services from the general fund without needing separate approval for each purchase.

City spends $4,060 on cotton candy machine and equipment

The city is using general funds to purchase a cotton candy machine, heated holding cabinet, and serving racks. Purpose of the purchase is not fully specified in the title.

City allocates $1,000 to Birmingham Board of Education

City commits $1,000 in general funds to Board of Education for an unspecified service or program.

City accepts new streets and alleys in Centerstate Logistics development

New public streets and alleys become city responsibility for maintenance. Centerstate Logistics plat adds infrastructure to the street network.

Property at 3160 30th CT N withdrawn from prior resolution

The parcel at 3160 30th CT N is being removed from a city action previously approved in April 2024. This changes what properties are affected by that earlier decision.

Dunn Construction wins $6.5M citywide road resurfacing contract

City awards largest bid to resurface streets across all wards in 2024. Affects road quality and commute conditions citywide.

Council awards $190,762 sealcoating contract for Carver Avenue

Southeastern Sealcoating wins competitive bid to resurface Carver Avenue at Tarpley Park. Street work will improve road conditions in the area.

Council approves advance expense reimbursements for city officials

Decision on how much city officials can be reimbursed in advance for work-related travel, meals, and other expenses. Affects taxpayer funding and official accountability.

Approval of city employee expense account

City reimbursing employees for job-related expenses from the general fund.

City approves expense accounts for employees

Authorizes employee reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. Sets the rules for how city staff can spend public money on business travel, meals, and other job costs.

City approves Project Funding Agreement with UAB

The Mayor will sign a funding agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Details on the project scope, amount, and timeline are not available in the item title.