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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 · 63 agenda items · 14 votes recorded

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passed #2804 official minutes · high
Re: #50. CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the Cit… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2805 official minutes · high
Re: #51. CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Memorandum of Understanding with Mayors f… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2806 official minutes · high
Re: #52. CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Penny Foundation, a lo… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2807 official minutes · high
Re: #53. CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the East Lake Initiative, … structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2808 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance to amend the General Code of the City of Birmingham, Section 2-3-3, "city holidays", to add th… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2809 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2810 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2811 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2812 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2813 official minutes · high
Re: #56. ITEM 22. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance, and making provision for the payment, of General Obligation Refunding Bo… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2814 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 43 items
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1338-21, adopted by the Council August 24, 2021, approving the application of Rawhouse Studios LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at 604 Bar & Lounge, 604 - 9th Street North, Birm named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with eight (8) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to Wilgo On The Go Transportation Services, LLC, 1000 Union Chapel Road East, #15, Northport, Alabama 35473, to be used in named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 456-18, adopted by the Council March 20, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 711-18, adopted by the Council April 17, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with eight (8) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to Wilgo On The Go Transportation Services, LLC, 1000 Union Chapel Road East, #15, Northport, Alabama 35473, to be used in named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1142-18, adopted by the Council May 29, 2018, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1261-18, adopted by the Council June 12, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1486-18, adopted by the Council July 10, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1946-17, adopted by the Council July 25, 2017, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1633-18, adopted by the Council July 24, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1976-18, adopted by the Council September 4, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2083-18, adopted by the Council September 18, 2018, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2114-19, adopted by the Council September 17, 2019, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2156-18, adopted by the Council October 2, 2018, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2241-18, adopted by the Council October 16, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2358-18, adopted by the Council October 30, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2472-18, adopted by the Council November 13, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 17. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2533-18-, adopted by the Council November 27, 2018, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2649-18, adopted by the Council December 11, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 248-18, adopted by the Council February 6, 2018, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Bare Hands Gallery, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to host the 19th annual Dia named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 900-21, adopted by the Council on June 15, 2021, which exercised the City's option to have the assessments for the abatement of weeds submitted to the Tax Collector of Jefferson County for collection w named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $4,422.08, against Angela S. Cason, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as 78 Mini Mall for the periods of -August 2018, October 201 named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the negotiated lump sum bid of McAbee Construction, Inc., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the amount of $257,700.00 for the Birmingham City Hall - Replacement of Backup Chiller #2, this being the lowest responsible and res named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Home Shield, Birmingham, for CRGP Housing Rehabilitation (Case Numbers: FY20-24, FY20-25, FY20-30, FY20-32, FY20-42, FY20-43 and FY20-55) at the prices on file in the Office of the Purchasin named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ReDesigned Living & Construction, Pleasant Grove, Alabama, for CRGP Housing Rehabilitation (Case Numbers: FY20-31, FY20-38, FY20-53 and FY20-54) at the prices on file in the Office of the P named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Slate Industrial Solutions, Montgomery, Alabama, for CRGP Housing Rehabilitation (Case Numbers: FY20-29, FY20-35, FY20-36, FY20-37, FY20-41, FY20-48, FY20-49 and FY20-51) at the prices on fi named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Southern Remodeling, Adger, Alabama, for CRGP Housing Rehabilitation (Case Numbers: FY20-40, FY20-44, FY20-45, FY20-46, FY20-47 and FY20-52) at the prices on file in the Office of the Purcha named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 201-20, adopted by the Council February 4, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 823 37TH PL N, Parc named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1612-21, adopted by the Council September 28, 2021, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 4 2ND AVE S, Par named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Earl Hilliard, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Mayor's Office, Montgomery, AL, $404.46, Octob named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution finding that the following one hundred eighty-four 184) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said pr named in vote
  • [48] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete and submit a grant application with Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge in the amount of $1,000,000.00 t named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Penny Foundation, a locally based, IRC Section 501(c)(3) federally income tax exempt Alabama non-profit corporation, in an amount to exceed $40,000.00 for a t named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the East Lake Initiative, a locally based, IRC Section 501(c)(3) federally income tax exempt Alabama non-profit corporation, in an amount to exceed $10,000.00 for named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter a Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project No. NH-CMAQ-0003 (630) & ATRP2-37-2021-109 Reference No. 100071977 named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents as may be required to receive funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME - ARP) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developme consent default
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 41. [CORRECTION: "...DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"..] A Resolution approving payment to Rocket Software, Waltham, Massachusetts, in an amount not to exceed $5,630.05, for the purchase of Desktop and Web Editions of Rocket Term consent default
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Memorandum of Understanding with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, an IRC Section 501(c)(3) federally income tax exempt non-profit corporation, to conduct a guaranteed income pilo consent default
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2815 official minutes · high
Re: #58. CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter a Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama, acting… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2816 official minutes · high
Re: #59. ITEM 31. [CORRECTION: "NO RECOMMENDATION BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE"] A Resolution adopting the Division "G" … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
passed #2817 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 46. ADDENDUM A Resolution recognizing the of October 2021 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Bi… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA O’Quinn · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (20)

Procedural: INVOCATION:  Rev. James E. Washington, Pastor of Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church, Dayton, Ohio
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 4, 2021 - October 12, 2021
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham adds Juneteenth Independence Day as city holiday

City employees will have an additional paid day off. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is observed as a federal holiday.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants 10-year franchise to C-Spire for broadband and telecom service

C-Spire gains exclusive rights to install telecom infrastructure and deliver broadband across the city for a decade. This shapes which neighborhoods get service coverage and at what terms residents can access internet and phone service.

Counterparty: Teklinks, Inc. DBA as C-Spire Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City issues General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2021

Refinancing existing municipal debt to manage long-term obligations. The bond structure and terms affect the city's borrowing costs and fiscal flexibility.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Terminus Municipal Advisors for consulting services

City Council will lock in an outside consulting firm to guide municipal operations and planning. Contract terms (length, cost, scope) are not fully visible in this notice.

Counterparty: Terminus Municipal Advisors, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Division G adopts multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan

Coordinates disaster preparedness across multiple jurisdictions to reduce loss of life and property damage during floods, storms, and other hazards. Plan meets federal requirements to keep the region eligible for disaster assistance grants.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (43)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

Item number:Item #9 Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license approved for 604 Bar & Lounge

Rawhouse Studios LLC gets approval to serve alcohol at 604 Bar & Lounge on 9th Street North, clearing the way to operate the lounge.

Counterparty: Rawhouse Studios LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 604 - 9th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit: Wilgo On The Go gets 8 taxi certificates

New taxi operator Wilgo On The Go Transportation Services gains permission to run 8 cabs in the area. City grants operating permits to manage which companies can provide ride-for-hire services.

Counterparty: Wilgo On The Go Transportation Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1000 Union Chapel Road East, #15, Northport, Alabama 35473
Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to clean up abandoned lots declared hazardous. This recovers city costs for weed removal on tax-delinquent or neglected parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City recovers costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from properties by assessing owners. Property owners may face liens if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #13 Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit granted to Wilgo On The Go Transportation

Wilgo On The Go Transportation Services gains permission to operate 8 commercial transportation routes in the area.

Counterparty: Wilgo On The Go Transportation Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 1000 Union Chapel Road East, #15, Northport, Alabama 35473
Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners who failed to remove noxious weeds; owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed-removal costs on their land. This is a cost-recovery mechanism for abatement work already completed under a 2018 Council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover costs of removing dangerous weeds from their land. Liens may be placed on properties if assessments go unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to property owners

Property owners may receive bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land, as authorized under a 2018 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners face a special tax bill to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment amounts and affected properties are listed in the resolution details.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on city properties

City is levying charges against property owners for removal of noxious weeds declared hazardous in 2018. Affected property owners will receive bills to recover abatement costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners may face special charges to cover the city's cost of removing noxious weeds from their land, following a 2019 declaration. Check your property address if you received notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City levies weed-abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessment charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. Check your address if you own land in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as originally declared in 2018.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners of weed-filled or dangerous lots will receive special assessments to cover the cost of city-ordered cleanup. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Affected property owners will receive bills to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as ordered in 2018. Check your notice to see if your property is included and what you owe.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds declared hazardous in 2018. Check if your property is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered clearing of noxious weeds on their land. The assessment amount and specific addresses are listed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City is assessing property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds declared dangerous under prior city action. Property owners may face new charges on tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorized to accept HOME-ARP federal housing funds

Unlocks federal grants for affordable housing programs. Mayor gets authority to complete paperwork and access HOME Investment Partnerships funds.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City spends $5,000 to host 19th annual Dia at Bare Hands Gallery

City funds cultural programming through partnership with local gallery. Event details and community access information should be confirmed with the gallery.

Counterparty: Bare Hands Gallery, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City extends weed-abatement tax collection with Jefferson County

City can collect weed-removal costs from property owners through tax bills. Helps enforce blighted-property cleanup across the city.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Tax Collector Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $4K

Sales tax assessment: $4,422.08 against Angela S. Cason

City pursues unpaid sales taxes owed by 78 Mini Mall for August–October 2018. Cason is responsible for collecting and remitting these taxes.

Counterparty: Angela S. Cason Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $258K

City awards $257,700 to McAbee Construction for City Hall chiller replacement

Birmingham City Hall's backup cooling system gets replaced, ensuring continued operation of the building that houses city government and public services.

Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham City Hall
Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards housing rehab contract to Home Shield

City approves contractor for community housing rehabilitation across 7 projects. Residents in targeted areas will see home improvements funded by city grants.

Counterparty: Home Shield, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

ReDesigned Living wins CRGP housing rehab contract

City awards contract to rehabilitate multiple vacant or distressed homes under the Community Revitalization Grant Program. Improves neighborhood housing stock and property values.

Counterparty: ReDesigned Living & Construction, Pleasant Grove, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards housing rehab contract to Slate Industrial Solutions

Slate Industrial Solutions wins competitive bid for housing rehabilitation across 8 city properties. Project details and pricing were truncated in the source text.

Counterparty: Slate Industrial Solutions, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Southern Remodeling awarded CRGP housing rehab contract

City approves home rehabilitation work through competitive bid. Improves housing quality in multiple properties via federal/local CRGP funding.

Counterparty: Southern Remodeling, Adger, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove weed-abatement charge from 823 37th Pl N

Property owner at 823 37th Pl N is removed from special assessment for weed abatement costs, reducing their municipal debt.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 823 37TH PL N
Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 4 2nd Ave S removed from special assessment

Property at 4 2nd Ave S no longer subject to special tax for weed abatement. Owner escapes ongoing cost for noxious weed removal.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement Location: 4 2ND AVE S
Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,630 Rocket Software purchase for terminal editions

City buys desktop and web terminal software licenses from sole-source vendor Rocket Software.

Counterparty: Rocket Software, Waltham, Massachusetts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #41 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $404

City approves $404.46 expense reimbursement for senior director

Routine reimbursement of October business expenses for city official. Submitted on consent agenda for approval.

Counterparty: Earl Hilliard Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 184 weed-infested lots public nuisance; abatement ordered

Owners of 184 properties with noxious weeds face city cleanup and potential bills for removal costs. Notice will be posted on each property; owners who don't clear them face enforcement action.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.0M

City applies for $1M Bloomberg Mayors Challenge grant

Mayor authorized to pursue $1 million in private philanthropic funding for a competitive innovation grant. Outcome will determine if the city wins funding for a public services or infrastructure improvement project.

Counterparty: Bloomberg Philanthropies Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Mayors for Guaranteed Income on pilot program

The city is exploring a guaranteed income pilot through a partnership with a national mayors' coalition. Details on funding, eligible residents, and program scope are not yet public.

Counterparty: Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $40K

City awards $40K sole-source contract to Penny Foundation

General fund dollars go to a local nonprofit foundation; contract purpose is incomplete in source documents.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City awards sole-source contract to East Lake Initiative, $10K+

City commits general fund dollars to East Lake Initiative, a local nonprofit. No project scope provided in agenda text.

Counterparty: East Lake Initiative Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves construction agreement with Alabama DOT for federal grant project

This federal-funded project agreement enables the city to move forward with construction work tied to federal grants. Details on the specific project scope, location, and timeline are not provided in this item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
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