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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 66 agenda items · 0 votes recorded

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46 consent · 20 regular
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Executive Summary

Birmingham City Council considered a range of significant policy and financial matters at its February 24 meeting, including an ordinance to rezone certain parcels from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-2 General Commercial, a $168,000 real estate purchase agreement with Music Center LLC, and a proposed text amendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The council also weighed appropriations of $500,000 from an EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant for planning purposes and $2,015,625 in grant funds for the SEEDS economic development program, alongside contract amendments totaling $420,000 for HouseProud Atlanta Inc. and $200,000 for Urban Impact Inc., an agreement to bring the FISE World Series international action sports competition to downtown Birmingham, and two undisclosed lawsuit settlements for Courtney Yellock and Jerry Booker v. the City. Additionally, the council considered intergovernmental agreements with Jefferson County, Homewood, and Mountain Brook on highway assets and public infrastructure improvements, and moved to declare 383 properties public nuisances for noxious weeds. The council also handled 14 public safety items, 7 budget matters, 5 contracts, and additional routine procurement and administrative business.

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Procedural: INVOCATION: Chaplain J.J. Johnson, Jefferson County Sheriff Department, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Alabama Real parcel shifts from C-1 to C-2 district

Commercial zoning upgrades allow denser development and broader business uses. Affected property can now host larger retailers, offices, and mixed-use projects that weren't permitted under neighborhood commercial rules.

Counterparty: Alabama Real Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning code amendment: Section 1.121 text update

The City is proposing changes to zoning rules that may affect what can be built or how land is used in your area. Details on the specific impacts are incomplete, but you can comment at the public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fix property description for 3010 16th Avenue North

Corrects a legal property description error from a 2022 ordinance. Ensures accurate records for the property at 3010 16th Avenue North.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3010 16th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City joins county, Homewood, Mountain Brook in Highway dissolution agreement

Birmingham enters a multi-jurisdiction agreement governing what happens to The Highway assets and operations if it dissolves. Details of impact are unclear from available text.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, City of Homewood, City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves infrastructure partnership with Jefferson County

Jefferson County will make public infrastructure improvements in the city. Details on specific projects and locations are limited.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $170K

City purchases Music Center property for $168,000

City acquires real estate from Music Center, LLC. Property location and intended use not specified in available details.

Counterparty: Music Center, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #62 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 5 members to Storm Water Appeals Board

These appointees will hear resident appeals on stormwater fees and decisions. Board decisions directly affect how residents and businesses pay for stormwater management.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham Storm Water Appeals Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation for limousine s

City authorizes new limousine service operator to serve Tuscaloosa. Residents can now use KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation for chauffeured transportation services.

Counterparty: KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

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