Tuesday, September 21, 2021 · 85 agenda items · 0 votes recorded
Reimbursement to City Council President for travel expenses to attend a meeting June 30–July 1, 2021. Public record of how council funds are spent.
Councilor Parker is reimbursed for official travel expenses from September 25–27, 2021. These routine disbursements are part of the public record.
City will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for USA Economy Lodge at 7941 Crestwood Boulevard. If revoked, the hotel cannot legally operate.
The city continues leasing part of the Crossplex property to SummitMedia for radio transmission. This ongoing agreement helps generate revenue for the city while maintaining the broadcast infrastructure.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
The city will clean up blighted properties and bill owners; unpaid costs become legal liens, potentially affecting property sales or refinancing.
City will clear overgrown lots and bill property owners for cleanup costs. Unpaid bills become liens on the properties.
Insurance reimbursement covers emergency rolling-stock repairs; funds city vehicle fleet maintenance without drawing from general operations.
Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds equipment, training, or staffing for the fire department. Money is already awarded and this vote formally commits it to the budget for fiscal 2022.
City moves $7,177 from Mayor's Office to boost Grant Match reserves, allowing pursuit of state/federal funding opportunities.
Grant funds expand pretrial release support for domestic violence cases in Municipal Court, helping ensure eligible defendants can remain in the community while awaiting trial.
City is reallocating grant-matching funds from the Mayor's Office to a dedicated fund (036) to cover match requirements for external grants. This internal transfer does not change total spending.
Routine reallocation of capital funds between projects. No direct impact on residents or service delivery.
Reduces $30,001 in discretionary spending available to District 3 projects and redirects it to city-wide operations. Affects local budget priorities for the fiscal year ending June 2022.
Shifts $154,000 from Boutwell Auditorium roof replacement toward unspecified projects. Citizens fund these facilities through taxes; reallocating capital budgets affects maintenance and project timelines.
Adjusts how the city allocates federal COVID relief funds (ARPA) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Allows construction access for sewer work on this property. The temporary easement will be conveyed from the city.
City extends federal housing rehabilitation funding to Christian Service Mission, Inc. under a modified agreement. Amendment details how grant funds will support housing development work.
City commits to multi-year software support agreement for enterprise system. Dollar amount redacted in source material.
City commits to continued payroll software maintenance from MHC Software through a 5th amendment. This is a routine vendor renewal on sole-source terms, meaning no competitive bidding.
City commits to a multi-year agreement with Motorola Solutions through Alabama's competitive state contract. Specific services and cost details are incomplete, but this locks in vendor terms for at least three years.
Business gains permission to install accessible ramps and underground utilities on city right-of-way, enabling property improvements or service connections.
Company installs steel grates over Alabama Power vault on city right-of-way. Decision allows private infrastructure in public space.
Neighborhood group can install landscaping materials and perform maintenance work in the Five Points West area, improving local greenspace at no cost to the city.
The city formally declares the 80th Annual Magic City Classic serves a public purpose, enabling the long-running festival to proceed at Legion Field on October 30, 2021.
Property owner at 925-4th Court West is being charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site. The $4,904.92 assessment becomes a lien against the property.
Property owner at 1411 20th Place North will owe $3,352 to reimburse the city for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.
City charges property owner for cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 2509 - 23rd Avenue North. The $5,137 assessment becomes a lien against the property.
Property owner at 1409–22nd Street North will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The charge will be added to their property tax assessment.
Property owner at 7712 68th Street South will be charged $4,340 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.
Property owner at 1345 Simmons Street will be billed $6,205.44 for demolishing an unsafe building. The city will collect this as a special assessment against the property.
Property owner at 4830 Avenue Q will be billed $4,671.95 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
The owner of 1433 Hill Street in Dolomite must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure on their property. This recovery mechanism helps the city recoup demolition expenses.
Property owner will be billed $8,616.40 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building in Dolomite. This charge becomes a lien against the property.
Property owner at 839 Washington Avenue will be billed $2,340 for city demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax against the property.
A special tax assessment will be placed against the property to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Property owners in Birmingham should know when the city has incurred demolition costs and will bill them.
Property owner at 4728 Court S will be billed $3,569.57 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.
City demolished an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner for the $3,647 cost via special assessment against the property.
Special assessment shifts demolition costs to the property owner. The $4,632 charge will be collected against the property and must be paid to clear the title.
Property owner will be billed $5,018 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building at this address. The cost is added to the property tax bill.
The city is charging the property owner at 6217 Avenue O for an unsafe building demolition. Owners of blighted properties in Birmingham can expect similar cost-recovery assessments.
Property owner at 6121 Avenue O must pay the city's demolition cost for an unsafe structure. The special assessment will be added to the property's tax bill or debt record.
Property owner at 721 New Hill Place will be assessed $4,490 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special lien against the property.
Property owner at 7943 Rugby Avenue will be charged $7,945.44 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This recovers public spending through a special tax bill against the property.
Property owner at 7813 3rd Avenue South faces a $6,349 bill for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The cost will be collected as a special tax assessment against the property.
The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 8425 4th Avenue South is now a special assessment against the property. Owners will need to pay this amount or face potential tax consequences.
Property owner at 1799 49th Street, Ensley, must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The $3,602 assessment becomes a lien on the property.
An unsafe structure was demolished; the property owner is now responsible for the $9,978 demolition cost through a special assessment against their property.
Property at 7523 3rd Avenue South has been demolished as unsafe; the $5,618 cost is now a special assessment against the property owner's account.
Property owner at 8–83rd Street South must pay the demolition cost as a special assessment tied to the property. This removes an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.
An unsafe building at your property was demolished by the city, and you must pay $6,083.60 to cover the cost. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Property owner at 1155 15th Street S.W. will be billed $9,428 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.
Owner of 1128 Lawson Road will be charged $7,727.40 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the property. The bill becomes a special assessment lien.
Property owner at 1748 Jefferson Avenue is now responsible for a $5,705 bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.
City extends supply agreement for suspension parts and repair services needed by municipal vehicles. Terms and pricing available in Purchasing office.
Firefighters will receive necessary protective equipment through a competitive bid process, ensuring safe equipment at negotiated prices.
Firefighters will have access to protective equipment under competitive pricing. Contract is as-needed for one year.
Council approves bid for protective gear (lines 3, 12–19) to outfit the fire department with safety equipment.
Equipment Management keeps city vehicles running through routine maintenance contracts. This $200,000 payment funds tire repairs citywide, helping ensure municipal fleets stay operational and safe.
Vehicle 182203 (Equipment Management Department fleet) requires wreck repair funded from the general budget.
Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair on city vehicle 094312. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.
Birmingham Police will equip patrol vehicles with secure storage vaults for evidence and equipment. Improves chain-of-custody and officer safety during transport.
Equipment Management buys a replacement 6.4-liter diesel engine for a city vehicle from the general fund.
Residential trash collection in outlying areas continues under sole-source agreement with Republic Services. Renewal allows uninterrupted waste pickup for affected neighborhoods.
Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will face enforcement action and posted notices. This clears the path for the city to compel cleanup or take abatement steps.
Contract with Aletheia House grows to $537,244 total. The organization likely provides social services or housing; citizens should know public funds are being committed.
City and the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority will partner to operate an inland port facility on the Black Warrior River, expanding local freight and cargo capacity.
City establishes operational framework for inland port facility on the Black Warrior River, potentially expanding cargo capacity and regional economic activity through the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority.
Changes to the city's agreement with the transit authority on bus purchases may affect service, costs, or delivery timelines for bus rapid transit service.
City hiring Create Birmingham to attract film, TV, and music video production—bringing jobs and revenue to local economy.
City commits $126,890 to restore a parking deck through competitive bidding. Work maintains public parking infrastructure.
City commits to demolition services for special exception structures over the next year. Public pays for removal of blighted or dangerous buildings flagged through the planning process.
Council approves purchase of specialized equipment for maintenance and utility work. No-bid procurement.