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

Art education agreement with Space One Eleven amended

Council is amending an existing agreement with Space One Eleven to continue art education programs in the city. Details about program scope and any funding changes are incomplete.

City funds Black Women's Mental Health Institute $2,500 for counseling

City invests in free mental health counseling for Black women through a local nonprofit. Sole-source grant requires no competitive bidding.

City awards up to $1M contract to Huffman Recreation Board

City spends $1 million on recreation programs or services through Huffman Recreation Board. Details on what services will be provided are not fully described in this agenda item.

City endorses assignment of incentive deal to Hallmark Auto Group

Allows Hallmark Auto Group to step into Jim Burke Automotive's incentive agreement with the city. The terms and impact depend on what incentives were originally granted.

City approves project management agreement with UAB

UAB will manage a city project; agreement details will determine scope, timeline, and public impact.

City approves software maintenance agreement with VertiGIS

VertiGIS will provide ongoing technical support for the city's GCX mapping and data platform. The sole-source agreement ensures continuity of geographic data services that city departments rely on for planning and operations.

City pursues AmeriCorps VISTA continuation grant from federal program

Grant funds support national service volunteers working on community projects in Birmingham; specific funding amount and program details were not available in the agenda.

City commits $100K grant match to Regional Planning Commission

City funding helps Regional Planning Commission secure additional grant money for regional planning work, but the project details and local impact remain unclear from this item.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 735 8th Ave W

Building at 735 8th Avenue West is declared unsafe and a public nuisance, and will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Building at 416 1st Ave. North ordered demolished as unsafe

The city is demolishing a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5408 Court I

An abandoned or deteriorated structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 3129–29th Avenue North ordered demolished

City removes a condemned property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and reduces neighborhood hazards.

City to demolish unsafe building at 3208 27th Court North

An unsafe or blighted structure at this address will be torn down, clearing the property and reducing neighborhood blight.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 109 Avenue V

City will demolish a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1538 27th St

This condemned building will be torn down, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood. The site will be cleared and made available for future development or remediation.

City declares building at 4825 Avenue V unsafe, orders demolition

The city will demolish an unsafe building at 4825 Avenue V, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Council demolishes unsafe building at 1724 27th Street

The city is tearing down a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1105 Oakwood Street

The city is demolishing a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a hazard from the Oakwood Street area.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3002-15th St W

Unsafe structure at 3002-15th Street West will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance. Removal protects neighborhood safety and property values.

Unsafe building at 508 10th Terrace North ordered demolished

City council is directing demolition of a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal eliminates a blight and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1021 5th Street North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and eliminate a potential safety hazard.

City approves demolition of unsafe building at 1521 Meadow Lane, Ensley

Unsafe building at 1521 Meadow Lane will be demolished to remove public nuisance from neighborhood. Property addresses blight and safety hazard in Ensley.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1104 Cotton Ave SW

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; city will demolish it to remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

City marks 1109 McMillon Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1109 McMillon Avenue will be demolished after city determines it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a deteriorated structure from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 4405 41st Place North

Condemned building will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2613 41st Ave N

An unsafe, blighted structure in Birmingham will be demolished. This removes a public hazard and potential eyesore from the neighborhood.

Building at 312–2nd Terrace North declared unsafe; demolition approved

This unsafe structure in Birmingham will be torn down, removing a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

304 2nd Terrace North deemed unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 304 2nd Terrace North will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 526 Oporto Madrid Blvd N

Building at this address has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blight from the neighborhood and eliminates a potential safety hazard.

Unsafe building at 3145 – 28th Avenue North ordered demolished

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Advanced Roofing wins $38K reroofing contract for DPW facility

City spends $38,319 to replace the roof on the Department of Public Works building at 501 6th Avenue South. Upgrade extends the facility's lifespan and prevents water damage.

City awards automated chemistry testing lease to DTPM, Inc.

City selects DTPM, Inc. to supply and maintain an automated chemistry testing system on a lease basis. Equipment and maintenance costs will be charged at unit prices to be billed as services are used.

City approves $11,184 office desks for Public Works

Public Works gets new office furniture from general fund. Routine procurement on consent agenda.

Police Department buys tactical reconnaissance robot for $17,290

City spends $17,290 from general funds on a tactical recon robot and accessories for the Police Department. The equipment may be used in high-risk situations or dangerous property searches.

Police Department: $1,642 for folding tables

City pays W.W. Grainger, Inc. for furniture and supplies for Birmingham Police Department operations.

City approves $102,160 in refunds to residents and vendors

Five refunds totaling over $102K will be returned to residents or vendors. These payouts reduce city liabilities and return overpaid or incorrectly collected funds.

Council approves expense accounts for elected and appointed officials

Residents see how much city officials spend on travel, meals, and other official business. This oversight ensures public money is used appropriately.

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of an appointed and elected official.

Council approves employee expense account reimbursement

City employees receive reimbursement for approved work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures timely payment and transparency of how public money covers legitimate city business costs.

CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

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 declares 194 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of these 194 properties will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city abatement action. Non-compliance typically leads to municipal cleanup with costs assessed to property owner.

Mayor authorized to sign Coca-Cola redevelopment deal for Stockham Valve propert

Developer plans to redevelop the former Stockham Valve property. This agreement sets terms for the project but lacks public details on timeline, investment amount, or neighborhood impact.

City seeks state grant for Local Roads Safety Initiative repairs

City will apply for Alabama Department of Transportation funding to repair local roads and improve traffic safety. Grant success could improve street conditions and reduce accidents in your neighborhood.

City authorizes ALDOT preliminary engineering agreement

City will partner with Alabama Department of Transportation on preliminary engineering and utility studies for a transportation project, using state grant funding.

City approves $150K annual program management deal with Mobility Capital Finance

City will spend up to $150,000 per year on program management services from a single vendor under a multi-year contract. This is a routine sole-source spending commitment that will be executed directly by the Mayor.

Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ grant funds

Empowers the Mayor to pursue federal Justice Department grants that could fund public safety, crime prevention, or victim services programs in the city.

Mayor authorized to apply for and manage grant funds

Council is approving administrative steps needed to pursue grant funding, which may support city programs or services once the grant is awarded.