Regular City Council Meeting

Off-premise beer and wine license: Arkadelphia Marathon

YEGO Enterprises seeks permission to sell beer and wine at the Arkadelphia Marathon location on Arkadelphia Road. Public hearing will determine approval.

Off-premise beer/wine license transfer approved: Southside Market

SOTTA Distributor gains license to sell beer and wine at Southside Market on 11th Place South. Local retailers and neighbors interested in licensing changes should note this approval.

Restaurant liquor license approved for Courtyard Residence Inn

Marriott hotel at Grandview Parkway gains approval to serve alcohol in its restaurant, enabling on-site dining and bar service for guests and visitors.

Café IZ gets one-time liquor license for ArtBlink Gala on Feb. 7

Café IZ, LLC is approved to serve alcohol at the ArtBlink Gala 2026 event on February 7 at 2000 6th Avenue South. This is a special, one-time retail liquor license for the specific event.

Ovations Food Services: Special Retail Liquor License transfer approved

Ovations Food Services is authorized to transfer its liquor license to OVG Hospitality at the 1st Avenue South address. The license allows alcohol service at this downtown venue.

City abates nuisances on multiple properties; liens will be assessed

Property owners will face liens on their properties to cover abatement costs for nuisances. Specific properties are not listed in this summary.

Nuisance abatement approved; costs assessed as property liens

City will clear nuisances (likely overgrown weeds or blight) on designated properties and bill owners through a lien—a legal claim against the property. Owners will owe the cleanup costs.

Weed abatement liens authorized on blighted properties

City will clear overgrown nuisances on abandoned or neglected properties and charge owners through property tax liens. Neighbors benefit from cleaner, safer streets.

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners with noxious weeds declared a public nuisance now face a special tax assessment to cover abatement costs. The city will recover cleanup expenses through this levy.

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following a May 2024 declaration.

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear dangerous weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed costs for city abatement work. Check if your property is affected and review the full list before the hearing.

City assesses weed-abatement costs on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots will receive bills for the city's weed-removal work. The special assessment covers costs the city incurred to clear noxious or dangerous vegetation from abandoned or neglected parcels.

Special weed-abatement assessment approved

Property owners will receive bills for costs to clear noxious weeds from their land, as ordered in May 2023. Affected residents should check for notices.

Special assessment: weeds on city-declared blighted properties

Property owners will owe special assessments if their land was flagged for weed abatement under Resolution 728-24 (May 2024). Assessment amounts and specific properties are listed in the full resolution.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. Charges are based on initial weed-abatement work declared necessary by the City in May 2025.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. The assessment amount and affected properties will be announced at a public hearing.

Special assessment: property owners must pay for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment bill to cover the city's abatement costs. The full list of affected properties and amounts is not provided in this summary.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face new charges for weed removal on their parcels, following the city's earlier declaration of noxious weeds. Affected parties have opportunity to be heard on the assessment.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Failure to pay the assessment can lead to tax liens and enforcement actions.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their parcels. This follows the city's February 2024 declaration of dangerous weeds and gives owners an opportunity to contest the assessment.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as authorized under a March 2023 council decision.

Weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for weed-removal work already completed under Resolution 776-24. Property owners will receive special assessment bills.

Weed abatement special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners of weedy, dangerous lots declared unfit in April 2023 will receive special assessment bills to cover city cleanup costs. Affected landowners are hearing this decision today.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for costs to remove noxious weeds from their land, following city abatement work authorized in March 2024. Charges are based on actual removal expenses.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on city properties

City will charge property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds. Assessment details and affected parcels appear incomplete in the agenda summary.

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive bills for weed removal costs on their land, following the city's earlier declaration of noxious weeds. The hearing allows owners to challenge the assessment or propose alternatives.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive bills for costs incurred to clear noxious weeds from their land; failure to pay may result in liens or further action by the city.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land, as ordered under prior resolution. Specific parcels and amounts were not disclosed in this item.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners will be charged a special assessment to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The actual properties and amounts are not specified in this summary.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following the city's abatement action from May 2024.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city costs of removing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. The assessment amount and affected properties are detailed in the full item.

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover weed-removal costs on their land. City enforces compliance with noxious-weed ordinance via liens and cost recovery.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face charges for city cleanup costs. The assessment follows Council's June 2023 declaration of dangerous vegetation.

Special weed-abatement assessment issued for multiple properties

Property owners will face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds. Affected residents should verify their parcel is listed and understand the amount they owe.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive bills for the cost of removing noxious weeds from their lots, as declared by the city in January 2024. Check your mailing address if you own property in the affected area.

Weed abatement: special assessments against blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds from their land. Assessments are based on abatement work declared necessary by the Council in February 2024.

City assesses costs to properties for weed abatement

Property owners may owe special charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The assessment details will be heard at a public hearing.

Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for cleanup costs

Property owners face special assessments to cover the city's cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The amount owed depends on cleanup expenses and parcel size.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on noxious properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill for city weed abatement work on their land. The assessment covers costs already declared necessary under prior resolution.

City levies special assessments for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as ordered by the city in December 2024.

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on vacant properties

City is charging property owners for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their lots. If you own an affected property, you'll receive a special assessment bill.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their lots. Assessments cover costs declared necessary under the February 2024 resolution.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on affected properties

Property owners will receive a bill for costs to remove noxious or dangerous weeds declared by earlier city action. The assessment covers cleanup expenses required by city code.

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs billed to property owners

Property owners may face new bills for city weed-removal work on their parcels. Details on affected addresses and amounts are not provided in this summary.

City grants sub-grant to Police Athletics Teams for youth programs

PAT will deliver sports, education, and mentoring to young people in Birmingham. The program aims to build skills and problem-solving capacity in youth.

City approves forgivable façade loan to FIF Holdings via federal grant

City will lend federal Community Development Block Grant funds to FIF Holdings for building façade improvements, with the loan forgiven if conditions are met over five years.

City approves forgivable loan to Iron City Bar and Lounge for façade improvement

Federal grant funds support local business renovation through a five-year forgivable loan, helping revitalize a neighborhood business.

City amends 2026 NCAA agreement with Mayor authorized to execute documents

City will finalize hosting arrangements for the 2026 NCAA event. Agreement modifications may affect event scope, budget, or operational commitments.

CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-40-22, Code of Alabama, 1975, approving and authorizing the Mayor to cause awards to be presented to individual employees of the Birmingham Public Library in recognition of exemplary performanc

City settles workers' compensation claim with department employee

The city is resolving a workers' compensation dispute. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Museum of Art Plaza: $28,500 roof and waterproofing contract to B&B Roofing

City commits $28,500 to repair the roof and waterproofing of the Museum of Art Plaza at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard. Protects the building from water damage and extends its lifespan.

Council awards $75,695 security camera contract to BSCI for library

Security cameras at the Birmingham Public Library on Park Place will be replaced, improving building safety and surveillance infrastructure.

Council awards $135K foundation repair contract to Splawn Construction

Birmingham Public Library's North Avondale branch gets structural foundation repairs, protecting a key community facility at 501 43rd Street North.

Pay Huffstutler Paint $1,328 for city vehicle repair

City approves payment to repair damage on a 2025 Toyota Camry used by Equipment Management. Part of routine fleet maintenance from the general fund.

Appointed officials' advance expense accounts approved

City reimburses advance travel and business expenses for appointed officials from the general fund. Allows officials to manage out-of-pocket costs before reimbursement.

Approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Authorizes reimbursement account for an appointed city official's business expenses from the general fund.

City approves employee expense reimbursement

Employee is reimbursed from city funds for approved work-related expenses. Ensures transparent accounting of public money spent on personnel costs.

City approves reimbursement for employee business expenses

Employees who paid out-of-pocket for city business get reimbursed from the general fund. Standard expense approval.

City targets 90 properties for weed abatement

City Council is declaring 90 blighted properties public nuisances due to overgrown weeds and ordering notices posted to trigger cleanup or city-led removal. Addresses neighborhood blight and health hazards.

City declares 75 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners will receive notice that their land has been declared a public nuisance due to dangerous weeds. Failure to abate the nuisance may trigger city-ordered removal and cost recovery.

City declares 48 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city-ordered abatement and potential costs. Helps protect neighborhood health and safety.

Council awards $2.6M to Gillespie for Pratt Alley improvements

City commits $2.6 million to improve roads and utilities in the Pratt Alley subdivision area of Birmingham.