Regular City Council Meeting

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items designated as "Consent" are 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 interested in a pu

Off-premise beer and wine license transfer: Brothers Food Mart

Brothers Food Mart at 6–2nd Avenue North seeks approval to transfer an existing off-premise beer and wine license to operate at that location.

Off-premise beer/wine license transfer to Five Points Market

Jacob Alliance LLC seeks to transfer a beer and wine license to the location at 1904 – 11th Avenue South. Public hearing held to receive input from interested parties.

HBCU SpringComing special event approved for Linn Park, March 18

HBCU SpringComing LLC gets permission to hold a special event at Linn Park on March 18, 2023. This allows the event to proceed with proper city licensing and oversight.

City pays Birmingham Board of Education $1,000 for L.M. Smith Middle School coor

City commits $1,000 to coordinate with L.M. Smith Middle School through the Board of Education. No specific public impact disclosed.

City approves $500 YMCA contract for community health fair

Northeast YMCA will organize a community health fair for residents. Low-dollar sole-source purchase.

Council approves $1,200 for Woodland Park neighborhood meeting signs

Funds four meeting signs for the Woodland Park Neighborhood Association to support community gatherings and civic engagement.

City transfers 20 fire hoses to Childersburg Fire Department

City disposes of surplus public safety equipment through donation to neighboring fire department. No fiscal impact to city.

CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution determining that the District 1 Easter Extravaganza, to be held on or around March 27 - April 10, 2023, serves a public purpose as authorized by Section 11-47-19 of the Code of Alabama (1975), and that the provision of in kind

City supports Magic City High School Football Showcase in June

The city recognizes the high school's football showcase event as serving a public purpose and provides in-kind support for the June event.

Special assessment: $2,498.88 to demolish unsafe building at 5724 King Drive

Property owner billed for cost to remove unsafe building. City recovers demolition expense through special assessment against the parcel.

City charges property owner $2,987 for building demolition

Owner of 728 - 11th Court West will be assessed $2,987 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the property.

Special assessment: $2,645 demolition cost for unsafe building at 9832 Airport R

Property owner at 9832 Airport Road will be billed $2,644.60 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on their lot.

Special demolition assessment: $4,240.55 against 41 Center Street North

Property owner at 41 Center Street North will be charged $4,240.55 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The amount will be levied as a special tax against the property.

Special assessment: $5,214.52 charged to London Ave property for demolition

Property owner at 7305 London Avenue is charged $5,214.52 to cover city costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The amount becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Property owner billed $4,347 for building demolition at 827 Washington Ave

The city has demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the $4,347 cost through a special assessment charged to the property owner. Property owners in the city may face similar charges if buildings on their land are declared unsafe.

Special assessment: $7,774 charge for building demolition at 1313 – 19th Place S

Property owner at 1313 – 19th Place S.W. is charged $7,774 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax lien on the property.

Property owner billed $6,346 for demolition of unsafe building

Demolition costs for the unsafe structure at 3921–39th Court North are now the property owner's responsibility through a special assessment.

Special assessment levied for demolition at 7419 Naples Avenue

Property owner at 7419 Naples Avenue will be charged $2,928.64 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

City assesses $6,673 demolition cost to property owner at 1217 4th Ave W

Property owner receives bill for unsafe building demolition. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Special assessment: $5,238 demolition cost at 6113 Avenue O

Property owner at 6113 Avenue O in Ensley will be charged $5,238.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Special assessment: $6,657.84 charges property owner for unsafe building demolit

City demolished an unsafe building at 5309 Court Q and is charging the property owner $6,657.84 for the work—a cost the owner now owes the city.

City charges property owner $6,484 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 5418 Cairo Avenue must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments are added to property tax bills until paid.

City assesses $4,663 demolition cost to property owner at 4224-13th Ave N

Property owner at 4224 - 13th Avenue North must pay $4,663.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $15,287 demolition cost on Terrace South property

Property owner at 4731 Terrace South will be charged $15,287.04 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building, added to their property tax bill or assessed separately.

Property owner assessed $4,685 for unsafe building demolition at 217 68th St N

An unsafe building at 217 68th Street North was demolished; the property owner must now pay $4,685.40 to cover the city's demolition costs.

City assesses $9,948 demolition cost to property owner at 4205 10th Ave

Owner of 4205 10th Avenue receives a special assessment bill for $9,947.68 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when the city acts to remove hazardous structures.

City assesses $9,178 cost to demolish unsafe building at 1383 Edwards Street

The property owner will receive a bill for $9,178.32 to cover demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a special tax lien against the property.

Special assessment: $17,278 to demolish unsafe building at 2300 Avenue I

Property owner at 2300 Avenue I in Ensley will be billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. The $17,278 assessment will be charged against the property.

Demolition assessment of $5,009.98 imposed on property at 2561 28th Street West

Property owner now owes $5,009.98 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The bill becomes a special assessment against the property itself.

City bills property owner $3,719 for emergency demolition at 317 Avenue U

Property owner at 317 Avenue U must pay $3,718.62 to cover the city's emergency demolition costs for an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special charge against the property.

City awards Police bicycle patrol contract to Cahaba Cycles

City locks in pricing for police bicycle equipment and repairs for one year after competitive bidding. Cahaba Cycles (Homewood, AL) is the selected vendor.

City awards 1-year HVAC contract to Trane U.S. Inc.

City commits to purchasing heating and cooling products and services from Trane for one year at negotiated unit prices. Contract supports building operations across city facilities.

Council awards CRGP housing rehabilitation contract to Home Shield

Home Shield will lead rehabilitation of multiple housing units across the city under the Community Revitalization and Growth Program. Citizens in affected neighborhoods should monitor project progress and timelines.

City awards housing rehabilitation contract to Providential Remodeling

Contract funds home repairs for low-income households through Community Reinvestment Grant Program (CRGP), supporting rehab work across 7 project cases.

Council awards CRGP Housing Rehabilitation contract to Real Thorough Contractors

Housing rehabilitation funding will support home improvements in the community. Contract runs one year.

ReDesigned Living & Construction wins CRGP housing rehabilitation contract

City awards housing rehabilitation work across six properties to the winning bidder. Project improves residential conditions in the community.

Council awards housing rehab contract to Slate Industrial Solutions

City commits funding to rehabilitate homes under CRGP program (Case FY20-204). Homes in the project area will undergo repairs.

City awards CRGP housing rehab contract to Ward Homebuilder

Ward Homebuilder & Remodeling LLC wins competitive bid for housing rehabilitation work under the Community Revitalization Grant Program (CRGP).

City approves $32,081 for pursuit tire deflation devices

Police gain new non-lethal tool for stopping fleeing vehicles safely. Purchase includes equipment and officer training.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Itemized expenses from city appointees go on the record for public review. Ensures transparency on how officials spend city funds.

Council approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Allows a city-appointed official to draw advance funds from the general fund for authorized expenses, enabling faster reimbursement of work-related costs.

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

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be paid back for travel, supplies, and other job costs.

City approves reimbursement for employee business expenses

Employees get reimbursed for authorized work-related out-of-pocket costs, such as travel and supplies. This is routine payroll administration.

City declares 95 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds will face notices and enforcement action. Owners have opportunity to abate conditions or face city intervention.

Liquor license approved for Emmy Squared Pizza

ESQ Birmingham LLC receives permission to serve beer, wine, and spirits at its new location on Summit Boulevard. The restaurant can now operate with full beverage service.

Mayor authorized to submit HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD by March 31

City seeks federal housing funds through HUD's HOME-ARP program to address affordable housing and community development needs. Plan submission is required to unlock grant eligibility.

Nextec project funding agreement for Ed redevelopment

City partners with Nextec to redevelop the 65,000-square-foot Ed property. Project details and timeline not specified in this summary.