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

Restaurant liquor license transfer: The Garage at 2304 10th Terrace South

The Garage Birmingham, LLC seeks to transfer a restaurant retail liquor license to operate at 2304 10th Terrace South. City Council must approve the transfer and hear public testimony on the application.

Friends Foundation gets special liquor license for Central Library events

Allows alcohol service at Birmingham Central Library's public meeting spaces, enabling fundraising and social events. Can draw more visitors and revenue to the library facility.

Bodega liquor license: Koncept Group applies for lounge retail permit

Koncept Group seeks approval to serve alcohol at a lounge retail operation at 3401 5th Avenue South. The decision determines whether a new liquor outlet opens in the area and affects neighborhood licensing patterns.

Liquor license: Bosses Private Lounge at Midtown approved

Bosses Private Lounge receives a retail liquor license to operate a lounge at 201 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South in Midtown Birmingham.

Liquor license application: Boundless LLC at Lumi, 2201 2nd Ave South

Boundless LLC is applying for a Special Retail Liquor License for Lumi, a business at 2201 2nd Avenue South, Suite 202. This decision affects what alcohol sales are permitted at that location.

Special liquor license sought for SodexoLive! at 2221 9th Ave N

Volume Services, Inc. is applying for a Special Retail Liquor License to serve alcohol at SodexoLive!. The license decision affects what businesses can operate in the neighborhood and what alcohol service rules apply at the venue.

Liquor license: True Story Brewing Company at 5510 Crestwood

New brewery will operate a restaurant/bar serving alcohol at 5510 Crestwood Boulevard. Council hearing will consider the application and hear public comment.

Woodlawn Theatre applies for retail liquor license at 5503 1st Ave N

Woodlawn Theatre Bham, LLC seeks permission to sell beer, wine, or spirits at its venue. Public hearing will determine whether the license is granted.

Budget amendment: $25,803 from insurance proceeds to fleet replacement

City receives insurance reimbursement for fleet damage and directs funds to Equipment Management for vehicle replacement.

City sets aside $37K grant for Court Referral Officer

Municipal Court receives a $37,164 grant to fund a Court Referral Officer position, helping connect defendants with treatment and services alternatives to prosecution.

$5M emergency rental assistance grant budget approved

City receives $5 million in federal grants to help residents pay overdue rent and avoid eviction. Funds roll into Community Development budget for fiscal year ending June 2023.

City sets aside $3.4M in federal rental assistance grant

Federal emergency rental assistance funds help renters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic. This appropriation activates the grant money in the city budget for Community Development to distribute.

Budget shift: $1,600 from District 2 projects to Fund 031

The city is moving $1,600 from District 2's discretionary project account to support Fund 031 (likely a neighborhood or community fund). This affects how local discretionary dollars are spent in District 2.

District 8: $30K drainage fund to Bush Hills Neighborhood

Bush Hills Neighborhood Association gets $30,000 for drainage improvements in District 8, redirected from Council discretionary funds.

Budget: $40K shifted within Council District funds

$20,000 each reallocated from District 5 and District 8 neighborhood project budgets. Shifts where local discretionary funding goes without changing total spending.

Council spends $10K donation for Harrison & Memorial Parks

Parks receive $5,000 each from Jefferson County donation for general maintenance and improvements.

Budget transfer: $5,000 reallocated from Highland Park Neighborhood

Neighborhood Allocations Fund money shifts within fiscal 2023 budget. Citizens should know how their neighborhood discretionary funds are being moved.

Mayor authorized to execute Dell lease purchase schedule

City will commit funds to equipment leasing with Dell Financial Services under an existing master agreement. Final dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Council approves 1-year Dell computers & storage contract with ConvergeOne

City commits to purchasing Dell computers, storage products, and related services under a state master agreement. Exact dollar amount not specified in item details.

City executes lease-purchase for IT equipment with Dell Financial Services

City commits funds to equipment leasing under an existing master agreement with Dell. Citizens fund IT infrastructure through this spending decision.

Dell EMC data storage contract approved through NCPA reseller

City commits to one year of cloud, data storage, and protection services through competitive cooperative purchasing. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

City executes ARPA subaward agreement with University of Alabama

The city receives federal pandemic relief funds through a partnership with the University of Alabama. The agreement details how these Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds will be used.

City buys crime-analysis software suite from CI Technologies

Police department gains tools for crime mapping, case management, and intelligence analysis. Improves investigation speed and public safety coordination.

City authorizes agreement with Grayshift for hardware, software, and services

City commits to a contract with Grayshift, LLC for technology hardware, software, and professional services. Specific costs and service details are incomplete in the public record.

City amends USFL League license agreement with Park and Recreation Board

Extends the terms under which the USFL uses city parks and facilities for league operations, affecting public access and revenue terms.

City spends up to $5,000 on training for Neighborhood Association board

Neighborhood Association Advisory board members will receive education and training funded from the general budget. Improves civic participation and neighborhood leadership capacity.

Ensley Recreation Center gets $1,500 for new chairs

Neighborhood association funds buy furniture for the Ensley Recreation Center, improving the facility for residents who use it.

City spends $1,200 for student books, certificates, gift bags

Birmingham Board of Education receives funding to support student recognition and literacy programs.

City extends health-benefits contract with Blue Cross for 1 year

Renewal locks in medical coverage for city employees and retirees through June 2024. No dollar amount disclosed.

Vision insurance extended 2 years with EyeMed for city employees

City employees continue coverage for eye exams and glasses under existing plan. Agreement runs through June 2025.

City extends 2-year Mental Health and EAP contract with BHS

Continues mental health, substance use, and employee assistance benefits for city staff. No change to existing services or costs announced.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 108 85th St N

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1705 Bessemer Road

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 2720 Lee Avenue

The building has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1622 31st St N

Unsafe structure at 1622 31st Street North is slated for demolition to remove the public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2829 41st Court North

An unsafe, blighted structure will be torn down. This clears a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

207 Killough Drive: City orders unsafe building demolished

Abandoned or deteriorating buildings attract crime and drag down neighborhood property values. This demolition removes a public safety hazard from Birmingham.

Unsafe building at 1140 44th Place North ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 4345 Greenwood Street unsafe; building to be demolished

An unsafe building at this address will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. The property will be cleared and secured.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5021 1st Ave N

Dangerous or abandoned building at 5021 1st Avenue North Rear will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 5757 Martin Luther Ave

Property at 5757 Martin Luther Avenue in Roosevelt City is declared unsafe and will be demolished. The action removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4512 11th Ave North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and risk from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1401 16th Street S.W.

The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the area. This clears a blighted property that poses safety risks to nearby residents.

Unsafe building at 1411 30th St. North ordered demolished

City declares this property unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its removal. Demolition will clear a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2428 39th Ave N slated for demolition

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for neighborhood safety and potential reuse.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 425-34th Avenue West

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a neighborhood hazard and clear the property for future development or remediation.

Council declares 6924 Division Ave unsafe, orders demolition

The city is demolishing a blighted building on Division Avenue declared a public nuisance. This clears the property for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2204 33rd Avenue North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing blight from the neighborhood and eliminating potential hazards to residents.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 54th Street North

Unsafe structure at 242-54th Street North will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 1946 Warrior Road

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and ordered demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 213-2nd Court North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, moving forward with demolition to remove blight and potential hazards from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 233 2nd Street Thomas

The city will demolish a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Building at 1524–18th St. North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure. Removes blighted building from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 209 - 67th Place North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2404 Avenue Y

The city has determined this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

City demolishes unsafe building; owner billed $94,712

Vacant or unsafe properties get demolished at the city's expense, and the owner is charged to recover costs. This property at 3928 7th Avenue (Wylam/Fairfield area) now carries a $94,712 special tax bill.

City charges property owner $8,422 for unsafe building demolition

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 2313–24th Street West and is billing the property owner for the $8,422 cost. Property owners can be charged for demolition of condemned buildings on their land.

City demolishes unsafe building; $7,450 bill sent to property owner

Property owner at 240 – 54th Street North will receive a special tax assessment to cover the city's demolition costs. The bill can become a lien on the property if unpaid.

Property owner billed $11,484 for demolition of unsafe building at 8134 4th Ave

Building demolition costs become a special tax charge on the property. Owner at 8134 4th Avenue South now owes $11,484 to cover the city's demolition expense for the unsafe structure.

Property owner billed $7,978 for demolition of unsafe building at 415 Avenue T

City demolished an unsafe building on this property and is charging the owner nearly $8,000 to cover the cost. If unpaid, the special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment levied for demolition at 4521 5th Avenue

Property owner at 4521 5th Avenue faces a $4,882.72 special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

City bills property owner $6,733.60 for demolition at 913 Avenue E

Property owner at 913 Avenue E must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The $6,733.60 charge will be assessed against the property as a special assessment.

Special assessment: $3,704.84 demolition cost for 2318 Rambow Avenue

Property owner at 2318 Rambow Avenue will be charged $3,704.84 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $4,526 demolition cost for 896 Walnut Street

Property owner at 896 Walnut Street, Building 1 will be charged $4,526.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building—a common practice to recover expenses from the responsible property holder.

Property owner charged $1,710.80 for unsafe building demolition

The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 7609 4th Avenue South is being recovered from the property owner through a special assessment. This covers the city's demolition expense.

Special assessment: $4,665 for demolition at 4504 9th Terrace North

Property owner at 4504 9th Terrace North will be billed $4,665 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The property owner is responsible for repaying this expense.

City recovers $6,680 demolition cost from property at 3909 27th St N

Property owner is charged for the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. The city will place a special assessment against the property to recover the demolition expense.

City assesses $3,244 demolition cost against 211 62nd St South

Property owner at 211 62nd Street South is billed $3,244 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Property owner charged $7,820 for demolition of unsafe building at 1800 Alemeda

Owner of the property at 1800 Alemeda Avenue will be assessed $7,820 to cover the cost of removing an unsafe building. This is a lien against the property that the owner must pay.

Special assessment: $2,698 for demolition at 400–14th Court North

Property owner at 400–14th Court North will be billed $2,698.20 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $3,089 demolition cost charged to 1145 5th Street West

Property owner at 1145 5th Street West must pay $3,089.04 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge will be added to the property's tax assessment.

City bills property owner $6,080 for emergency demolition at 116 68th Pl N

Property owner at 116 68th Place North will be charged $6,080 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

City awards vehicle purchase contract to Jim Burke Automotive

City approved a competitive bid to buy Nissan sedans (Altima and Maxima) from Jim Burke Automotive at set unit prices. Affects fleet purchasing and operations.

City awards vehicle purchase contract to Donohoo Chevrolet

City commits funds to purchase passenger vehicles (Chevrolet Tahoe models) with extended warranties at competitive bid prices.

Council approves $96 step ladder purchase from Sherwin Williams

Routine spending approval for Public Works equipment. Item on consent agenda.

City approves $1,267 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

City Attorney's office gets new office furniture. Routine spending decision on general fund dollars.

Approve $15,258 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Capital Projects Department buys new office furniture through competitive bid. Routine spending approval.

Council approves $291,140 in refunds

The city is issuing three refunds totaling $291,140.43. Details on who receives the refunds and why are not provided in the item summary.

CONSENT ITEM 86. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of city employees.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Sets rules for how city employees can draw advance funds from their paychecks. Affects reimbursement timelines and employee cash flow for work-related expenses.

Mayor authorized to file DOT grant application for infrastructure

City seeks federal funding for infrastructure improvements through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding America Initiative. Grant approval could bring substantial federal dollars to local projects.

City awards $165K funding agreement to HBCU SpringComing, LLC

City commits $165,000 from general funds to HBCU SpringComing, a funding partnership likely supporting historically Black college recruitment or community engagement initiatives.

Birmingham CrossPlex hosts NCAA Division III track championships in 2023, 2026

Hosting two major collegiate championships brings national visibility and economic activity to Birmingham. The venue agreements lock in events over three years.

City approves $502K for neighborhood association training

Funds training and registration for up to 198 neighborhood officers and volunteers, strengthening grassroots civic engagement across Birmingham.