Regular City Council Meeting

Blue Sushi Sake Grill seeks restaurant liquor license

Birmingham Blue Sushi, LLC is applying for permission to sell beer, wine, and spirits at its restaurant at 238 Summit Boulevard. The city will hold a public hearing to review the application.

Bingo permit renewed for Helpmate Ministries on West Valley

Helpmate Ministries can continue holding bingo events on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 260 West Valley Avenue. The permit renewal allows the nonprofit to continue fundraising activities.

City leases property at 930 to D.T.P., Inc.

City enters a lease agreement with D.T.P., Inc. for property at 930. Details on lease terms, duration, and revenue are not provided in the item description.

City awards $5K sole-source contract to P.E.E.R. for services

City commits general fund money to Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources without competitive bidding.

City partners with Red Mountain Theatre Company on cultural programming

The city approves a new agreement with Red Mountain Theatre Company to provide theatre experiences that enrich and educate residents, strengthening Birmingham's cultural offerings.

CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution determining the annual City of Birmingham Tree Lighting Ceremony as a part of the holiday season and that public activities and events held on or around November 27, 2022, serves a public purpose and is authorized by Section

Unsafe building at 1241 Avenue J demolished

City will tear down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1724 19th Ave N

A structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from your neighborhood. The demolition clears a hazard that poses risks to nearby residents and property.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3806 7th Avenue in Wylam

An unsafe structure in Wylam will be demolished to remove a public nuisance and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Building at 3009 Avenue T declared unsafe; demolition approved

City is moving to demolish an unsafe structure in Ensley. Removal of blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1016 40th St N

Property at 1016 40th Street North has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will now proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 2308 31st Ave North unsafe; building to be demolished

An unsafe building at this North Birmingham address will be torn down to reduce neighborhood blight and public safety risks.

Building at 2316 30th Ave North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Property declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Affects one residential or commercial structure in Birmingham.

Building at 1124 14th Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

An unsafe building in downtown Birmingham will be demolished. The property's removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7108 Division Avenue

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4017 Carver Avenue

Building at 4017 Carver Avenue is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to protect neighborhood safety.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3148 33rd Ave N

Building at 3148 33rd Avenue North declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 410 87th St. North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove hazard from neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1438 Eufaula Avenue ordered demolished

Property in Ensley deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of the structure addresses neighborhood blight and safety hazards for residents nearby.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2101 21st Ave N

Building at this address has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed using city funds. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2316 Avenue J in Ensley

Unsafe or abandoned buildings harm neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes a public nuisance from Ensley.

Unsafe building at 500 68th Street North ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to remove blight and safety hazards from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 7428 Oporto-Madrid Blvd demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city proceeds with demolition to eliminate blight and risk to nearby residents.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1709 Jefferson Avenue

Property at 1709 Jefferson Avenue deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Pratt City: Unsafe building at 552 Avenue T ordered demolished

City declares this structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition clears a blighted property and removes hazards from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 760 30th Place SW ordered demolished

City will remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. The property at 760 30th Place SW will be cleared.

6629 Division Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The property at 6629 Division Avenue will be cleared, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 6227 2nd Avenue North

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

Demolition ordered: 320 Lexington St, Wylam

Building at 320 Lexington Street in Wylam is declared unsafe and will be demolished. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 821 Sunset Drive ordered demolished

This property is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares building at 925 47th St unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe structure at 925 47th Street North will be demolished. This removes a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 900 14th Street SW unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 900 14th Street SW is being torn down after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

7432 Naples Avenue declared unsafe; building slated for demolition

City will demolish the unsafe structure at 7432 Naples Avenue to remove a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and eliminates a property hazard.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 10th Street West

Condemned building at 2000–2100 10th Street West will be torn down to eliminate a public safety hazard and nuisance in the neighborhood.

City assesses $6,293 demolition cost to 5420 Cairo Avenue

Property owner at 5420 Cairo Avenue will be billed $6,293.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is added as a special assessment against the property.

Property owner billed $3,738.40 for unsafe building demolition

Home or building demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special tax assessment. If you own 5424 Cairo Avenue, you now owe $3,738.40 to cover the city's demolition work.

Special assessment: $3,043.52 charged to demolish unsafe building at 3649 2nd St

Property owner will owe $3,043.52 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The cost is assessed as a special tax on the property.

Special assessment: $4,808 for demolition at 3213 31st Place North

Property owner at 3213 31st Place North will be billed $4,808.16 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

City assesses $14,688 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1644 Martin Avenue will owe $14,688.36 as a special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Property owner charged $3,471 for unsafe building demolition

Demolition costs for 1544 88th Street North are now a special tax bill against the property. Owners should know about liens or assessments added to their tax burden.

Property owner charged $4,417.84 for building demolition

A special assessment bill assessed against 1633 90th Place North covers the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Property owners are responsible for demolition costs.

Special assessment: $7,086 demolition cost at 9121 14th Ave N

Property owner receives a bill for $7,085.64 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at 9121 14th Avenue North. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Special assessment: $14,137.84 cost for demolition at 741 83rd Place South

Property owner at 741 83rd Place South will be billed $14,137.84 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building the city removed. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $10,293 demolition cost at 4900 Terrace M

Property owner at 4900 Terrace M will be charged $10,293 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Demolition cost assessment: $7,078 bill for unsafe building at 5619 Terrace J

Property owner at 5619 Terrace J will be charged $7,078.20 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The bill becomes a special assessment on the property.

Special assessment: $3,166 demolition cost charged to 533 Toledo Street

Property owner at 533 Toledo Street faces a $3,166 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This cost is added as a special tax assessment against the property.

Demolition cost assessment: $5,386 charged to 3005 Avenue V

Property owner at 3005 Avenue V must pay $5,385.76 to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.

City buys drug-detection canine and training from Alabama center for $14,139

Police department adds one trained drug-detection dog to its operations. Purchase includes the canine, handler training course, and accessories from sole-source vendor.

City approves $30,500 annual membership in Alabama League of Municipalities

Renews the city's participation in a statewide municipal association that provides advocacy, training, and networking for local government officials.

City pays Alabama State Bar $334.75 for membership

Routine annual membership dues payment to the state bar association from city general funds.

City buys 20 cart tippers from Ingram Equipment for $59,200

Purchase of waste-handling equipment through competitive Sourcewell contract to support city sanitation operations.

City pays $1,275 to Paul Pierce Paint for vehicle 174334 repair

Department of Equipment Management repair costs are paid from public funds. This supplement covers wreck damage on a city vehicle.

City approves $10,605 repair to Marley Cooling Tower

City pays STC Worldwide for panel replacement on a cooling tower; part of routine building maintenance funded from the general fund.

Council approves $47,290 office chair purchase for Police Department

Police Department gets 120 new office chairs through no-bid vendor agreement with The Hon Company.

Council approves expense reimbursement for elected officials

Reimburses elected and appointed officials for advance expenses from general fund. Citizens see how public money funds city leadership operations.

City approves expense accounts for appointed employees

Routine reimbursement of work-related expenses for appointed city staff from the general fund.

CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for job-related expenses from the general fund. Details of individual reimbursements are listed in the itemized accounts.

City approves advanced expense account for employee

Employee receives advance on expenses from general fund. Amount and purpose not specified in agenda item.

City declares 184 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is taking formal action to clear dangerous overgrown weeds from 184 properties and will post notices on each—next step toward cleanup or owner penalties.

City agrees to $112,727 goods/services contract with Birmingham Board of Educati

City will spend $112,727 to provide goods and services for Birmingham public school students. Details of what goods or services are included were not provided in the agenda description.

City conveys property to NCRC Housing Rehab Fund under redevelopment agreement

City transfers property to a housing rehabilitation nonprofit to support neighborhood redevelopment and affordable housing efforts.

City backs affordable housing funding deal with Neighborhood Housing Services

The city commits to support affordable housing development through partnership with a nonprofit. Amounts and specific projects will affect housing availability and affordability for residents seeking below-market-rate homes.