Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement on nuisance properties; costs become liens

City will clear weeds from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs, which become liens against the land. Addresses blight in affected neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts will be announced at the hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses special fees for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be billed for city abatement costs under a prior 2019 resolution. The city is formalizing the special assessment charges.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners may face charges for city cost to clear noxious weeds from their land, as authorized under a 2019 council decision.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners declared to have noxious or dangerous weeds may face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Affected properties should verify their status and understand any resulting bills.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed cleanup costs. Property owners can attend a hearing to contest the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The city declared the properties dangerous under a 2018 resolution and is now billing owners for cleanup.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners will receive bills for city weed-removal work done on their land. These special assessments cover the cost of abating noxious or dangerous weeds previously declared by council action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment amount and affected addresses are not fully described in this agenda item.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs on blighted or dangerous parcels. The hearing allows affected owners to contest charges.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on affected properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed costs for city abatement work. Check your property tax bill if your address was cited in Resolution No. 1527-19.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

City charges property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. Costs appear as a lien against the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement

Property owners declared to have noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs under a 2018 resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on their land. You'll receive an assessment notice if your property is on the list.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Assessment amounts and affected addresses will be determined at the hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Properties declared blighted under weed-abatement rules will face special assessments to cover cleanup costs. Owners may face liens if assessments go unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners will owe special assessments to cover the cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as declared in 2018. Non-payment could result in liens or foreclosure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds. This item finalizes the special assessment amounts owed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessment bills to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds. Assessments tied to properties identified under 2018 resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as ordered by the city in 2019.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds on their land. Homeowners who don't abate the weeds themselves face city cleanup costs passed back to them as a lien or tax assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on city properties

City will levy charges against property owners for clearing overgrown weeds on their land. Property owners will receive notice of the assessment and have opportunity to be heard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered removal of dangerous weeds. Check if your address is included in this assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners of declared noxious-weed sites may face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Check your property notice if your lot was cited for weeds under Resolution 2241-18 (2018).

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City levies special assessment for weed abatement

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The hearing will determine which properties are affected and the amount owed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. The assessment stems from a 2020 Council decision to abate dangerous vegetation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City leases parking lot at 18th Street to Alabama Power Company

Alabama Power Company will lease the city-owned parking lot at the corner of 18th Street. Terms and revenue details are not specified in the item summary.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Power Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: corner of 18th Street

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,510 demolition cost at 1914 15th Court North

Property owner at 1914 15th Court North will receive a bill for $6,510 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1914 - 15th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $4,097 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 2711 22nd Avenue North will be charged $4,097.36 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure on the property. This special assessment creates a lien against the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2711 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City demolishes unsafe building at 5004 Avenue N; assesses $2,922 to property

City paid to tear down an unsafe structure; the $2,922 cost will be charged to the property owner as a special assessment that may affect property value or tax obligations.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5004 Avenue N (Rear), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,795.92 for demolition at 3709 Jefferson Avenue S.W.

City paid to demolish an unsafe building on your property and is charging you the full cost. Property owners are responsible for these assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3709 Jefferson Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,003 for unsafe building demolition at 325 Center Street S

Property owner at 325 Center Street South will be charged $3,003.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 325 Center Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

City charges $8,778 demolition cost to 1842 Steiner Avenue

Property owner at 1842 Steiner Avenue will be assessed $8,778 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1842 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,724 demolition cost to 2513 Snavely Avenue

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish the unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2513 Snavely Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,978 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 217 3rd Avenue South will be charged $5,978.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish the unsafe structure on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 217 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,406 demolition cost at 426 4th Ave S

Property owner at 426 4th Avenue South must pay $3,405.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. Assessment will be placed against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 426 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,936 demolition cost at 1850 Madison Ave

Property owner at 1850 Madison Avenue will be billed $2,936.32 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1850 Madison Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,168 for demolition at 1842 Madison Ave SW

Property owner will receive a bill for $4,168 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1842 Madison Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City bills owner $5,223 for demolition of unsafe building at 1309 Cotton Ave

Owner of 1309 Cotton Avenue must pay the city's demolition costs. The special assessment covers the expense of removing an unsafe structure from the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1309 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner charged $4,639 for demolition of unsafe building

Owner of 2724 Old Wenonah Road must pay the full cost of removing an unsafe structure. Special assessments are a common way cities recover demolition expenses from property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2724 Old Wenonah Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City approves $8,310.54 petroleum purchase from McPherson Companies

Routine fuel and lubricant purchase for city vehicle and equipment maintenance using competitive pricing agreement.

👥 Counterparty: The McPherson Companies, Inc., Trussville, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed on Brook Highland Parkway

Adds fire protection infrastructure on south Brook Highland Parkway near Highway 119, improving emergency response capability for the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: south side of Brook Highland Pkwy approximately 260' west of AL-Hwy 119, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for appointed and elected officials

City officials' spending on expenses (travel, meals, office costs) gets a public vote. This routine approval ensures transparency in how public funds cover official duties.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves reimbursement accounts for appointed and elected officials

Officials can submit expense reports for advanced reimbursement. Details of how much is set aside and what qualifies should be public.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

This allows employees to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket work expenses before submitting receipts. Speeds up reimbursement process for staff while protecting the city's general fund through audit controls.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #56 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards electronic monitoring contract to ProntoTrak, Inc.

City commits to ProntoTrak for ongoing electronic monitoring devices and maintenance. Contract terms and pricing are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

👥 Counterparty: ProntoTrak, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards electronic monitoring contract to ProntoTrak, Inc.

City commits to ongoing electronic monitoring device maintenance and service through ProntoTrak. Pricing and contract terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

👥 Counterparty: ProntoTrak, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards electronic monitoring contract to ProntoTrak, Inc.

City contracts with ProntoTrak for electronic monitoring devices and ongoing maintenance, supporting law enforcement and court operations.

👥 Counterparty: ProntoTrak, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award