Regular City Council Meeting

Liquor license transfer to Gable Square Saloon and Games

Saint Monica, LLC seeks to move a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license to 803 9th Court South for operation as Gable Square Saloon and Games. This affects what alcohol can be served and where.

City grants operating permit to Clazzy Elegance executive car service

Clazzy Elegance, LLC gains authority to operate an executive sedan service at 1800 Marlin Springs Road. The company received two certificates of public necessity and convenience, regulatory approvals required for transportation service providers.

Pinnacle Transportation granted shuttle service permits

Pinnacle Transportation receives operating authority to run a shuttle service in Birmingham. The company must maintain five certificates of public necessity, allowing it to operate shuttles for public or private transportation needs.

City sets aside $10K state grant for Druid Hills historic planning

State funding supports historic preservation work in the Druid Hills neighborhood. The $10,000 grant goes to planning and permitting efforts for the historic district.

Budget transfer: $4,120 redirected from Penfield Park to general fund

Penfield Park Neighborhood Association loses $4,120 in allocated funding; money returns to the city's general fund for other uses.

City sets aside $1.5M in federal coronavirus relief for community development

The city received a federal Community Development Block Grant and is allocating $1.5M to support local economic recovery and community projects as the pandemic impact continues.

Mayor authorized to apply for federal Good Jobs Challenge grant

City seeks federal funding to support job creation and economic development. Grant award amount and job targets depend on application outcome.

SEC Gymnastics Conference Championship hosted at Birmingham convention center

Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment will host the SEC Gymnastics Conference Championship at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center, bringing a major collegiate athletic event to the city.

CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to publish ordinances, resolutions, bids, ads and notices with various newspaper vendors as requested by City Departments and Agencies from time to time for the 2022 calendar year, under the provisi

City to demolish unsafe building at 1000 9th Street West

Condemned building at 1000–1004 9th Street West will be torn down. Removal of unsafe structures improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road

Unsafe structure in Dolomite neighborhood will be torn down to eliminate public safety risk and reduce blight.

City moves to demolish unsafe building at 8134 4th Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2722 Avenue J

Condemned structure at 2722 Avenue J will be torn down as a public safety hazard and nuisance. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3005 Avenue V

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

Unsafe building at 459 4th Street ordered demolished

City declares the structure at 459 4th Street in Thomas a public nuisance and orders its demolition to address blight and improve neighborhood safety.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3511 2nd St N

Building at 3511 2nd Street North declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of building at 804 McCary Street as unsafe nuisance

Unsafe building at 804 McCary Street will be demolished to remove a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 6th Ave North

Unsafe structure at 7903 6th Avenue North will be demolished. Removing blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Unsafe building at 2219 32nd Avenue North ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes blight and risk from the neighborhood.

Ensley: unsafe building at 819–17th St ordered demolished

Property at 819–17th Street in Ensley has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 18-3rd St South ordered demolished

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

Building at 20 3rd Street South declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 20 3rd Street South will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City assesses $5,691 demolition cost to 1407 Gulfport Street

Property owner at 1407 Gulfport Street faces a $5,691.12 bill for the city's demolition of an unsafe building—a special assessment that becomes a lien against the property.

Special assessment: $11,444 demolition cost for 3538 Norwood Boulevard

Property owner at 3538 Norwood Boulevard will be billed $11,444 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $4,641 demolition cost at 528 Cambridge Street

Property owner at 528 Cambridge Street in Wylam will be charged $4,641 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building.

Special demolition assessment: $3,463 against 1116 5th Place

Property owner at 1116 5th Place must pay $3,463 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Demolition cost assessment: $11,561 charged to 509-59th Street

Property owner at 509-59th Street South will be assessed $11,561.44 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Special assessment: demolition cost ($4,750.92) charged to Ensley property

The owner of 3501 Avenue B is being billed for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their property. The $4,750.92 assessment will be charged against the parcel.

City assesses $7,198 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 3507 Avenue B will be charged $7,198.22 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Special assessment: $3,013.76 for demolition at 407 4th Street Thomas

Property owner at 407 4th Street Thomas will be charged $3,013.76 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $4,478.92 charged to 3211 Avenue C for demolition

Property owner at 3211 Avenue C will be assessed $4,478.92 to cover city costs of demolishing the unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Demolition cost billed to property owner at 360 Court F: $5,704

City demolished an unsafe building at 360 Court F and is charging the property owner $5,704 for the work. Special assessments like this are added to the property tax bill until paid.

City charges property owner $5,592.88 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 7100 – 66th Street South will receive a special assessment bill for demolition costs, recovering the city's expenses for removing an unsafe structure.

Special assessment: $5,213 for demolition at 3222 Beulah Avenue

Property owner at 3222 Beulah Avenue will be billed $5,213.24 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This is a cost-recovery charge, not a tax increase.

Special assessment: $5,083 demolition cost at 804 45th St, Ensley

Property owner at 804 45th Street, Ensley will be charged $5,083.28 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Council approves $2.2M cost overrun for BRT roadway improvements

Birmingham's bus rapid transit project will cost $2.2 million more than originally planned. The extra spending goes to contractor Brasfield & Gorrie for roadway and transit station work.

City awards janitorial contract to Hill's for police and fire facilities

City selects Hill's Janitorial Service to clean police headquarters, precincts, and public safety fitness centers through a competitive bid process.

City awards fuel supply contract to Mansfield Oil Company

City vehicles will be fueled under this contract. Competitive bidding helps control fuel costs for municipal operations.

Fire hose and applicances contract awarded to North American Fire Equipment

Council approves competitive bid for fire suppression equipment. Ensures reliable supply of critical firefighting gear at negotiated unit prices.

Sunbelt Fire awarded 1-year fire hose supply contract

City commits to buying fire hoses and equipment from Sunbelt Fire at pre-set prices. Keeps fire department supplied and operational.

City awards housing rehab contract to ReDesigned Living & Construction

ReDesigned Living & Construction wins competitive bid for CRGP Housing Rehabilitation work across 7 cases, improving residential conditions in the community.

City awards housing rehab contract to Slate Industrial Solutions

City of Slate Industrial Solutions won a competitive bid to rehabilitate homes under the CRGP program across multiple cases. Specific project locations and budget impact not disclosed in item title.

Birmingham Fire & Rescue buys Honda supervac fan for $14,315

Equipment purchase for fire department operations. Item is on the consent agenda.

City approves $607.42 expense reimbursement to Kelvin Datcher

Reimbursement covers travel and meal expenses for the Director of External Government attending official business October 10–11, 2021.

City approves advanced expense account for employee

Allows a city employee to draw advance funds from their expense account. This is a routine personnel reimbursement matter.

Mayor Mitchell's travel advance increased $2,706.20

Budget amendment ups approved travel expenses for Mayor's office trip to Hollywood, Florida (Feb. 13–17, 2022).

Ghost Train Brewing granted manufacturer license at 3501 1st Avenue South

New brewery opens in Birmingham with city approval. Local craft beer production can now begin operations.

Kuntry Klubb liquor license application hearing

Kuntry Klubb, Inc. is seeking a lounge retail liquor license for the location at 1157 Bankhead Highway West. The hearing will allow interested parties to comment on the application.

Dance permit approved for Kuntry Klubb on Bankhead Highway

Maurice King's application for a Division I Dance Permit at 1157 Bankhead Highway West allows the venue to operate with live or recorded music and dancing.

City funds inland port facility on Black Warrior River

City will support operation of a new inland port facility that could boost cargo movement and regional trade. Details on funding amount and BJCPA's operational scope were not fully disclosed in the agenda.