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Would allow City Council members to attend and participate in official meetings electronically, potentially increasing accessibility and flexibility for council operations.
Would deploy up to 10 BPD officers to conduct community policing at Housing Authority properties through May 2028. HABD would reimburse the city up to $2.4M for personnel, vehicle, and maintenance costs. The program aims to increase safety in designated housing communities throug
Items expected to pass as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
If approved, would allow S & M Meat and Grocery, Inc. to transfer and use an off-premise beer and wine license at the Graymont Foods location. The Public Safety Committee has recommended the transfer.
Would allow Pike Road Market & Meats to sell beer and wine at 2800 Pike Road if approved by council. The Public Safety Committee has recommended the transfer.
Council will vote on whether to issue a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License for the establishment at 2008 2nd Avenue North. If approved, the business would be authorized to serve liquor at that location.
Council will vote on whether to grant a Class I lounge retail liquor license for Lucky Stranger, LLC. If approved, the business would be authorized to serve alcohol at 4036 5th Avenue South.
If approved, would authorize a new Class II lounge retail liquor license at 1312 3rd Avenue West. The decision follows Public Safety Committee review and a hearing for all interested parties.
If approved, would authorize Stella Shuttle Service to operate shuttle service on Birmingham's public streets and to and from locations within the city under municipal code regulations.
If approved, Paul Dewayne Sanders would be licensed to operate three towing wreckers on Birmingham streets under Magic City Towing. The license grant would allow the company to provide wrecker services citywide.
If approved, would redirect $1.4M from consulting fees to unspecified capital improvement projects via the Department of Community Prosperity. The shift would affect fund allocation for FY2026.
If approved, would direct a $250,000 settlement from Trane toward fixing aging Public Works infrastructure and deferred maintenance needs across the city.
Would redirect $199K from fire department professional fees to capital improvements for fire stations. The reallocation supports facility upgrades if approved.
If approved, would fund ADA-compliant water station upgrades at the Library, supporting accessibility for patrons with disabilities.
If approved, would allocate a $25,000 donation from the Alabama Historical Commission to Arlington House for general operations and maintenance.
If approved, would redirect $1,200 from the West End–Oakwood Place Neighborhood Association fund to support the Harrison Park Youth Basketball League, enabling youth programming in the area.
Would fund lacrosse sporting events and games through Parks and Recreation, with contributions of $500 each from Council Districts 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
If approved, would authorize the city to send $700 in Killough Springs neighborhood funds to the Birmingham Board of Education to purchase educational equipment and supplies for L.M. Smith Middle School students.
Would allocate $1,200 from the South East Lake Neighborhood Association Fund to provide meeting space at East Lake United Methodist Church for the neighborhood group's regular and special events.
Would extend an affordable housing development agreement through September 2026, adding $167,245 to support construction of a mixed-income project where at least 10% of units would serve residents earning at or below area median income.
Would authorize one-year renewal of evidence management software for the Police Department. If approved, BPD can continue tracking and storing evidence using the current system.
If approved, the city would provide $250,000 to help Sixteenth Street Baptist Church build a 14,000-square-foot Education and Visitor Center honoring the Civil Rights Movement, with a restaurant, meeting spaces, and full ADA accessibility for people with disabilities.
If approved, would extend Birmingham Talks' word-gap intervention program for families with young children through December 2026 and add $371,500 in new funding. The program uses wearable devices to measure language exposure and help families enhance communication before kinderga
If approved, Cody Hamner would receive $9,216 in relocation assistance to cover moving costs displaced by the Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement project over Black Creek.
If approved, weed-abatement fees would be collected by the county tax assessor along with property taxes. Property owners with outstanding abatement charges would see them added to their tax bills.
If approved, the city would receive $201,826.25 from insurers to cover fire damage to the A.G. Gaston Park Concessions building. The settlement would recover full costs for the March 2026 incident.
Would authorize the city to proceed with a $192,279 fire safety repair at the Birmingham Central Library. If approved, the work would help ensure the building meets current fire code and protection standards.
Clarifies that Alabama Power will perform utility work directly rather than through a subcontractor on the Highland Park Pro Shop HVAC replacement. No change to project cost or timeline if approved.
Council would authorize $5,184.91 in library operating funds to pay outstanding invoices to Amazon Capital Services from the FY2025-2026 budget.
If approved, the city would spend $3,886 in general fund dollars on office furniture (desks, chair, file cabinet) for the Crossplex Department from the FY2025-2026 budget.
Council will authorize spending $2,300 in general funds on office furniture for the Public Works Department. The purchase is already budgeted in FY2025-2026.
Routine office furniture purchase for Human Resources Department using budgeted general funds. No impact on resident services or city policy.
Council will approve spending $2,500 from the general fund to purchase six office chairs for Boutwell Auditorium operations.
A routine purchase of office furniture for the Human Resources Department, funded from the general fund budget. This spending would be approved via the consent agenda.
If approved, would fund protective equipment rental for Fire and Rescue recruits during training, ensuring new firefighters have proper gear to safely complete their academy program.
Would fund track repairs at the Crossplex athletic facility. The $18,000 payment to Ram Enterprises comes from funds already allocated in the FY2025-2026 budget.
Routine spending on furniture for city operations. Would use general fund dollars already budgeted for FY2025–2026.
Would authorize payment from the capital improvement budget for office furniture (14 chairs and 1 bookcase) for the Capital Projects Department under a state master agreement.
If approved, the city would reimburse documented expenses for city employees from the general fund. This routine authorization ensures employee travel, supplies, and other work-related costs are paid promptly.
Would authorize reimbursement of pre-approved expenses for city employees from the general fund. Supports payroll processing and employee financial operations.
Would allow the city to spend up to $10,000 in public funds and in-kind services to support local recreation, sports, entertainment, and tourism activities for the next fiscal year. If approved, events would receive city funding on a rolling basis through June 30, 2027.
Would authorize up to $10,000 per event to support Keep Birmingham Beautiful beautification activities across all districts July 2026–June 2027. Residents would benefit from funded cleanup and community improvement projects in their neighborhoods.
If approved, the city would spend up to $10,000 in public funds to support holiday season events and activities from November 1–December 31, 2026. Would allow in-kind city services and direct spending on seasonal programming.
If approved, the city would declare 168 properties a public nuisance due to overgrown weeds and could proceed with weed abatement. Owners will receive notice by certified mail and can object at a July 21 hearing.