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 costs become property liens

Property owners with nuisances will be billed for cleanup costs, which become liens on their property if unpaid.

Remove inoperable vehicle; assess removal cost to owner

City removes an abandoned or non-working vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for the removal cost. Helps clean up neighborhoods.

Inoperable vehicle removed; cost charged to owner

City removes an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a neighborhood and bills the registered owner for removal costs, clearing a public safety hazard.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner to pay removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods under public nuisance rules. The registered owner will be billed for removal.

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from private property and charge the owner for removal costs.

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removes an abandoned or broken-down car from your neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the vehicle's registered owner.

Council approves removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles on streets and private property harm neighborhood appearance and safety. This decision authorizes the city to remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for costs.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner billed

City removes an abandoned or broken-down car from a property and charges the registered owner for the cost. Helps clear blight from neighborhoods.

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or inoperable vehicles from public nuisance status. Removal costs are billed to the registered owner.

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs charged to owner

City will remove an abandoned vehicle and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Neighbors benefit from cleaner streets; owners should verify they're not liable for vehicles they no longer own.

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working cars as public nuisances; removal costs are billed to the registered vehicle owner.

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal cost assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled cars from streets and properties. Costs are billed to the registered owner.

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is charged to the registered owner, improving local conditions.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicle removed from neighborhood. Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess owner for costs

Clears abandoned or broken-down cars from neighborhoods. Removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

City removes an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a neighborhood and bills the registered owner for the cost. Helps clean up blight and improve public safety.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods and charges the owner for removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charge the registered owner for removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle, charges owner for removal cost

City will tow an abandoned vehicle and bill the registered owner for the removal. Property gets cleared of public nuisance.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are a blight on neighborhoods and a safety hazard. The city will remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for the cost.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned car and charge the registered owner for removal costs.

City to remove inoperable vehicle, bill owner for costs

An abandoned or broken-down car on the street will be removed as a public nuisance; the registered owner will be charged for the removal and towing costs.

City to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Owner will be billed for removal costs. Reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

City removes inoperable vehicle, costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are a public safety and neighborhood quality-of-life issue. This action removes one from a property and bills the registered owner for the removal cost.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles can attract crime and decay neighborhood appearance. Removal costs will be billed to the vehicle owner.

City allocates $128,719 for NCAA Division II track championship

City spends $128,719 to host the NCAA Division II Men and Women Indoor Track and Field Championship through Crossplex, bringing athletic events and visitor spending to the area.

Sole-source: AHEAD Inc. Veeam data cloud services for Microsoft 365

City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.

Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services

City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.

City declares 2233 22nd Ave. N unsafe, orders demolition

An unsafe building at 2233 22nd Avenue North will be demolished. The property has been declared a public nuisance and safety hazard.

City hosts two SWAC football games at Legion Field

Legion Field will host two intercollegiate football games organized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference, bringing college sports events to the city.

City awards 3-year professional services contract to United Consulting Group for

City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.

City seeks America250AL grant for Public Library Southern History

Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department is pursuing federal funding to expand collections and services. No local funds required.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1518 Carver Street

This property will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and appearance.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 57 3rd Avenue

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1444 Jackson Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 106 3rd Avenue SW unsafe; building to be demolished

A blighted building in Birmingham will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears hazardous properties and improves neighborhood conditions.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1452 Mills Street

An unsafe structure in Birmingham will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 60 2nd Avenue South

Building at this address is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Building at 10 3rd Ave SW declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in downtown Birmingham. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 3568 Charles Street ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 221 6th Ave North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 4100 9th Avenue

Unsafe structure at 4100 9th Avenue will be demolished to eliminate public nuisance and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 921 Erie Street

Dangerous structure at 921 Erie Street will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2233 22nd Ave N

This blighted property at 2233 22nd Avenue North has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, and will be demolished to improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Building declared unsafe and ordered demolished at 533 Cambridge Street

City will demolish an unsafe structure in your neighborhood. The property at 533 Cambridge Street has been found to be a public nuisance and poses a safety risk to residents.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3728 7th Avenue

Building declared a public nuisance and unsafe; demolition will proceed under city authority. Property at 3728 7th Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35224.

City declares building at 7335 4th Ave South unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 7335 4th Avenue South will be torn down after city finds it unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Building demolished: 3722 3rd Avenue declared unsafe

Property at 3722 3rd Avenue will be torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe structure at 412 74th Street ordered demolished

City declares the building a public nuisance and safety hazard, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 3905 40th Avenue North

Removes a condemned structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

City demolishes unsafe building at 3739 4th Avenue

Property at 3739 4th Avenue has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes the hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 772 Albany Street

A condemned property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal helps clear blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1508 31st Street

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; city will demolish it to improve neighborhood safety and property values in the area.

Unsafe building at 3122 Avenue Q approved for demolition

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, moving forward with demolition to address blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1513 34th Street

City removes a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property at 1513 34th Street will be demolished.

Building at 1348 47th Street ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the blighted property at 1348 47th Street.

Unsafe building at 1504 Warrior Road ordered demolished

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 4542 74th Place ordered demolished

This abandoned structure has been deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition will remove a blight source from the neighborhood.

City demolishes unsafe building at 217 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property in your neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 3324 Avenue E declared for demolition

City will tear down an unsafe, blighted structure in your neighborhood. Removes a public nuisance and safety hazard from the area.

Unsafe building at 212 15th Ave W to be demolished

City has declared this building a public nuisance and safety hazard, moving to clear the property. Removal cleans up a blighted structure in the neighborhood.

Condemned house repair permit issued to owner at 7812 10th Ave S

Property owner Sherry Thomas can now make repairs to bring the condemned house back into compliance with city code. Permits the path to restoration or redevelopment of the blighted property.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 240 51st Street North

Owner Ricardo Stewart can now make repairs to the condemned property at 240 51st Street North and restore it to safe, habitable condition.

Mayor authorized to buy custom floor system via sole-source

City will purchase a specialized floor coating without competitive bidding under state law exemption. Exact cost and vendor name not disclosed in public record.

Council approves $13,030 change order for fire station air purifiers

Adds air purification upgrades to 30 fire stations citywide. Improves indoor air quality for firefighters and equipment.

Council extends weed abatement contract with Birmingham Land Preservation Group

City continues clearing vacant lots and blighted properties across neighborhoods. Reduces blight and improves public safety and property values.

Weed abatement removed for 2100 Steiner Court

Property owner at 2100 Steiner Court is no longer subject to city weed abatement assessment, likely because the condition has been remedied or the assessment was in error.

829 Meadowbrook Drive removed from weed abatement list

Property owner at 829 Meadowbrook Drive is no longer subject to city weed abatement action, meaning the city will not pursue abatement or cost recovery for this parcel.

Council approves $915.58 for projector purchase from Amazon

Parks and Recreation Department acquires portable projector equipment for programming and events.

Council approves $133 purchase of light stand from Amazon

Routine equipment purchase for City Council operations.

Parks Dept. buys 600 custom sports apparel from East Gadsden for $14,700

City spends $14,700 on custom sports gear for Parks and Recreation programs. Residents funded through general fund.

Council approves $15,380 for 300 chairs at Boutwell Auditorium

City purchases replacement seating for the Boutwell Auditorium, a public event venue. The $15,380 purchase from Indoff, Inc. comes from the general fund.

Pay Strickland Paper Company $976.66 for office chairs

City spends general fund money on office furniture from a local vendor.

City approves $20,943 wreck repair on Fire Truck Unit #Q22

Repairs a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT fire truck through sole-source vendor Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Essential for maintaining emergency response capacity.

City approves $20,732 repair for fire truck Unit #E418

Truckworx repairs wreck damage on a fire department pumper truck. Keeps emergency response equipment operational.

City pays Truckworx $23,988 for fire truck repair

Fire truck Unit #E24 gets wreck damage repaired, keeping emergency response equipment operational.

City buys 2027 Kenworth truck for $235K from Kenworth of Birmingham

City equipment purchase for Department of Equipment Management operations. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

City approves $5,520.61 refund

One-time refund from the general fund. Details on the refund's purpose and recipient are not provided in the agenda item.

CONSENT ITEM 82. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed official.

CONSENT ITEM 83. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who paid work expenses out-of-pocket get reimbursed from the city budget. This vote clears those claims so staff can recover their money.