Regular City Council Meeting

Weed abatement liens: city clears nuisances, costs assessed to properties

City removes overgrown weeds and blight from residential/commercial properties and places a lien on those parcels to recover cleanup costs. Property owners will be charged for the abatement work.

City funds George W. Carver High School boys soccer team

City agrees to support Carver High's boys soccer program through partnership with Birmingham Board of Education, providing resources for student athletes.

City backs Carver High School boys soccer team with Board of Education support

The city will partner with the school board to provide support for the soccer team, investing in youth athletics and student opportunity.

City partners with Bush Hills Connections for neighborhood urban farm

Bush Hills Neighborhood gets a new urban farm to boost health, wellness, and neighborhood cleanliness through a partnership with Bush Hills Connections, Inc.

Mayor authorized to accept ARPA funds subaward

City receives federal coronavirus relief money to support local recovery and operations. Amount and specific uses will be detailed in the subaward agreement.

City contracts with Crossroads To Intervention for counseling services

City residents gain access to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and anger management counseling through this provider partnership.

City approves ARPA funds agreement with Freedom 1957 LLC (CREED63)

City is directing American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funds to Freedom 1957 LLC, operating as CREED63. No dollar amount was disclosed in the agenda item.

City authorizes agreement with Lovelady Center for job training and housing supp

City will fund job skills training, meals, counseling, and temporary housing for women experiencing poverty through the Lovelady Center partnership.

City partners with Step By Step Foundation for coach training

Step By Step Foundation will provide training to coaches and data managers for the Magic City Showcase and community programs. No dollar amount specified.

Fire department software maintenance deal with ZOLL

Keeps Fire and Rescue emergency systems running with software updates and support services from ZOLL Data Systems.

City funds CEETA Cup Events at Birmingham Crossplex

City approves public funding for the CEETA Cup event on April 21, 2023, at the Birmingham Crossplex as serving a public purpose.

City assesses $4,294 to property owner for building demolition

Property owner at 4321 - 46th Street North will owe $4,294 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This charge becomes a lien on the property.

City charges property owner $4,917 for building demolition in Pratt City

Owner of 339 Avenue U will receive a bill for the cost of removing an unsafe structure. The cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

Special assessment: $6,253 demolition cost for unsafe building at 1819 14th Cour

Property owner at 1819 14th Court North will be charged $6,253.28 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $5,024 demolition cost for 951 47th Place North

Property owner at 951 47th Place North must pay $5,024 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment is a lien on the property.

City charges property owner $7,023 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 818-45th Place North will be assessed $7,023 for demolition costs of an unsafe structure on their land. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Property owner billed $5,535.60 for demolition of unsafe building at 914 Albany

The city demolishes unsafe structures and bills the property owner for the cost. This special assessment of $5,535.60 becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Property owner charged $3,638 for unsafe building demolition

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 417 Oakmont Street and is billing the property owner for the $3,637.54 cost through a special assessment added to their tax bill.

Special assessment: $10,252 demolition cost at 1517 30th Street, Ensley

Property owner at 1517 30th Street in Ensley will be charged $10,252 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

Special assessment: $9,196 demolition cost recovered from 4917 Avenue R

Property owner at 4917 Avenue R must pay $9,196 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This recovers public spending on demolition from the responsible party.

Property owner billed $9,715 for demolition of unsafe building at 530 5th Street

Your property is assessed a special charge to recover demolition costs the city paid to remove an unsafe structure. If you own this parcel, you'll owe $9,715.44.

Special assessment: $5,278 demolition bill sent to 4718 Avenue T

Property owner at 4718 Avenue T will receive a bill for $5,278 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge is assessed against the property.

Special assessment: $5,278 demolition cost at 4718 Avenue T

Property owner at 4718 Avenue T receives a bill for $5,278 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $10,750 demolition cost charged to 905 Pratt Hwy

Property owner at 905 Pratt Highway will be charged $10,750.08 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge will be added as a special assessment against the property.

City recovers $4,834 demolition cost from property at 58 Norwood Circle

Property owner at 58 Norwood Circle will be assessed $4,834 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The bill will typically be added to the property tax account.

City bills property owner $5,325 for emergency building demolition

Property owner at 640 Avenue U will pay a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. This cost can be collected against the property or through property taxes if unpaid.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 4345 Greenwood Street

Property owner Serafin Medrano can now repair the condemned building at 4345 Greenwood Street and bring it back to code compliance.

Remove 1420 4th Ct W from weed-abatement assessment

Property at 1420 4th Ct W is cleared from the city's noxious-weed assessment district, ending special tax liability for that parcel.

City approves $29,268.50 for office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior

Fire Department receives new office furniture through general fund spending. No-bid purchase at established unit prices.

Council approves $79.90 payment to Amazon for drapery hangers

Routine spending from the city budget for office supplies for the Council Office.

Council approves $9,953 office furniture purchase from Indiana Furniture

City commits general funds to replace or add office furniture through competitive procurement. Routine operational spending with no direct impact on residents.

City approves $324,505 for automated refuse truck from Ingram Equipment

Procurement of specialized waste collection equipment impacts city sanitation operations and budget allocation. Citizens fund these capital purchases through taxes.

City pays $5,398 for flooring at Central Stores Warehouse

Maintenance work at city warehouse. No direct resident impact.

Police department buys $63,540 in office furniture from Herman Miller

Police department purchases office furniture to support operations. This routine equipment buy is on the consent agenda.

City approves $259,477 for 25-yard trash truck from Sansom Equipment

Equipment Management replaces aging waste-collection vehicle with new rear-loader truck to maintain city sanitation service reliability.

Council approves $3,117 office furniture purchase for Municipal Court

General fund commits $3,117 to Strickland Paper Company for court office furniture. This routine spending decision is published for transparency.

City approves $347.98 purchase of wrap dispensers from Uline

Routine warehouse supply purchase for Central Stores and Maintenance facilities.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Taxpayers fund travel, meals, and other expenses for the mayor and appointed board members. This vote confirms those accounts are accurate before payment from city funds.

CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed official.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city employees for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine authorization ensures staff can be reimbursed promptly for travel, meals, supplies, and other approved business costs.

Approve expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This routine approval ensures staff are made whole for legitimate business costs.

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Employees can now access advance funds for authorized expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs before reimbursement.

CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1937-21, adopted by the Council November 2, 2021 and Resolution No. 2000-21, adopted by the Council November 9, 2021, to amend and ratify the committees and its members as approved by the Council Presid

City hires Ernst & Young for American Rescue Plan advisory services

City will pay Ernst & Young to advise on spending American Rescue Plan funds. The dollar amount wasn't disclosed in the public record, so the cost to taxpayers is unclear.

City approves goods and services agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City will provide unspecified goods and services to benefit students at Birmingham City Schools. The agreement details were cut off in the source text.

City hires Ernst & Young for American Rescue Plan advisory services

City is using federal pandemic relief funds to hire a major consulting firm for strategic advice on deploying American Rescue Plan money. The contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding.

City commits ARPA funds to Habitat for Humanity housing project

Federal pandemic-recovery funds will support affordable housing development by Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham. Exact project scope and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 537 Shelby Street

Property owners Daniel and Debbie Doakes receive permission to repair a condemned building in Pratt City, allowing work to proceed to bring the structure into code compliance.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 824 Illinois Road

Owner Sandy Whitted can now repair the condemned property at 824 Illinois Road. This allows the building to be brought into code compliance and returned to use.