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Virtual Regular City Council Meeting - See agenda for access

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 · 104 agenda items · 5 votes recorded

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passed #2969 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2970 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 55 items
  • [12] 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. 1391-18, adopted by the Council June 26, 2018 and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [13] 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. 1486-18, adopted by the Council July 10, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [14] 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. 1633-18, adopted by the Council July 24, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [15] 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. 1730-18, adopted by the Council August 7, 2018, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [16] 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. 1850-18, adopted by the Council August 21, 2018, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [17] 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
  • [18] 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. 2352-17, adopted by the Council September 19, 2017, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [19] 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. 2083-18, adopted by the Council September 18, 2018, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [20] 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. 2457-17, adopted by the Council October 3, 2017, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [21] 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
  • [22] 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. 2766-17, adopted by the Council November 14, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [23] 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. 2850-17, adopted by the Council November 28, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [24] 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. 2921-17, adopted by the Council December 12, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply, accept and expend grant funds on behalf of the City of Birmingham, with the Alabama Department of Transportation - Local Roads Safety Initiative (LRSI), under which the grant funds will enable named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 46. SUBSTITUTE A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) pursuant to Resolution No. 733-18, under which named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Agreement with Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing, in substantially the same form as on file in the Office of the City Clerk and as before this City Council, under which Caliza LLC d/b/a La named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Andrew P. Campbell d/b/a Campbell Partners, LLC as the consultant for the Birmingham City Council. Your responsibilities under this appointment will be to provid named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 49. CORRECTION: ["...R.E.S.P.E.C.T...."] AND CORRECTED AGREEMENT A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with R.E.S.P.C.T. Organization in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-130, e named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a fourth amendment to the Contract for Microtransit Services (Contract) between River North Transit a wholly owned subsidiary of VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC and the City of Birmingham named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 900-21, adopted by the Council June 5, 2021, which exercised the City's option to have assessments for the abatement of weeds submitted by the Tax Collector of Jefferson County for collection with prop named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution accepting the unconditional donation of face shields to the City of Birmingham and authorizing the Mayor to accept said donation on behalf of the City for use by the Office of the City Clerk to facilitate the 2021 municipal e named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,182.00 against the property located at 1236 Portland Street Wylam a.k.a 1238 Portland Street Wylam, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building o named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,186.00 against the property located at 2257 Ishkooda Road, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Rec named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,188.00 against the property located at 1475 Simmons Street, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,188.00 against the property located at 2120 Dawson Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Rec named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,234.00 against the property located at 5613 Avenue I, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,188.00 against the property located at 5617 Avenue I, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recommen named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,528.00 against the property located at 509 Lorain Street, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,182.00 against the property located at 513 Lorain Street, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 62. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,198.00 against the property located at 1409 2nd Place Pratt City a.k.a 1405 2nd Place Pratt City, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or s named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,188.00 against the property located at 1218 90th Place North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 64. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $11,726.00 against the property located at 6716 Interlaken Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,344.00 against the property located at 1215 Frisco Street, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Rec named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 66. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $2,864.00 against the property located at 1212 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 71. A Resolution approving the Following Expense Accounts: ** Wardine Alexander, Council Pro-Tem, City Council, Huntsville, AL, $1,035.70, May 11-15, 2021 to attend Alabama Lea named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 74. A Resolution approving the Following Expense Accounts. ** William Parker, Council President, City Council, Montgomery, AL, $354.54, June 09-11, 2021 to attend Covid-19 Init named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 75 . A Resolution finding that the following four hundred and seventeen (417) 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 named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 82. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that Districts # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Keep Birmingham Beautiful beautification activities and events that will be held periodically, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 for the general public in the geog named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 83. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that the athletic competitions, presentations, band performances, and other tourism events held between July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 are public purposes that promote goodwill and serves the public's inter named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 85. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that the Magic City High School Football Showcase event to be held at Legion Field on July 31, 2021 is a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves the public's interest, and authorizing and empowe named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 86. An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, by transferring $39,600.30 from City Council Admin-Professional Fees Other, $10,900.00 from City Council Admin Copier Rental, $11,055.00 named in vote
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 87. An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, by transferring $10,700.00 from City Council Admin-Supplies-Food Banquet, $5,000.00 from City Council Admin Supplies-Other Souvenirs, $2 named in vote
  • [98] WITHDRAW CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,789.60 against the property located at 1924 Fresno Avenue SW a.k.a. 921 20th Street SW, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or st named in vote
  • [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 84. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that the months of November and December are a part of the holiday season and that any activities and events occurring during this time are determined to be public purposes that promote goodwill and serv named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 401-18, adopted by the Council March 6, 2018, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [10] 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 par named in vote
  • [11] 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. 1261-18, adopted by the Council June 12, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [72] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew excess workers' compensation insurance with Midwest Employers Casualty Company, and purchase a buffer layer of excess workers compensation insurance with The Gray Insurance Company for a total o consent default
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 68. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of McNeal Pool and Lawn, LLC, Birmingham, AL, for rights-of-way and vegetation maintenance services as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one ( consent default
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 69. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of RC Lawn Service, LLC, Birmingham, AL, for rights-of-way and vegetation maintenance services as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) ye consent default
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 70. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Scott's Lawn Care Service, LLC, Pinson, AL, for rights-of-way and vegetation maintenance services as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one consent default
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 73. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 72. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees: consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2971 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #2972 official minutes · high
Re: #53. CONSENT ITEM 74. A Resolution approving the Following Expense Accounts. ** William Parker, Council President, City Co… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #2973 official minutes · high
Re: #74. (ph) ITEM 1. A public show cause hearing to consider the matter of revoking the business licenses issued to Club Euphor… resolution number · 90%
5–4
Hilliard · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY O’Quinn · NAY Williams · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (49)

Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Hunter Williams
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: March 30, 2021
Item number:Item #61 Total cost: $14K

Budget amendment: $20K reallocation within District 5

Shifts $13,852 from discretionary projects and $4,000 from printing fees to other District 5 priorities. How these funds are redirected will affect local spending.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #63 Total cost: $12K

Budget amendment: Transfer $11,540 across District 6 accounts

Reallocates discretionary and professional-services funds within District 6's budget to address changing spending priorities in fiscal year 2021.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Bluejireh Inc. as District 1 community consultant

Council appoints sole-source consultant Randall Cottrell to advise on community projects in District 1. Raises questions about vendor selection and project scope for the district.

Counterparty: Randall Cottrell d/b/a Bluejireh Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: City Council District 1
Item number:Item #65 Total cost: $10K

Budget amendment: $10K redirected to neighborhood allocations

$10,000 shifts from District 6 discretionary projects to a neighborhood allocation fund. The exact neighborhood impact depends on where those funds are directed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #66 Total cost: $4K

Budget amendment: $10,302 shifted among District 1 professional fees

Reallocates ~$10,000 within District 1's professional services budget for printing, consulting, and insurance costs. No new spending, just internal shifts to match actual needs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #68 Total cost: $202K

Budget amendment: $275K reallocated from consulting, professional fees

City is shifting $275,000 between budget categories to fund unspecified needs. The move comes from consulting and street lighting maintenance accounts in the general fund for fiscal year 2021.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #69 Total cost: $201K

Budget amendment: $206.8K reallocated among capital projects

City shifts funds between fire station repairs and maintenance—a routine reallocation within the capital budget that doesn't change total spending.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #70 Total cost: $490K

City spends $489,584 state grant at South Sherman Heights Park safe room

State grant funds a community safe room at South Sherman Heights Park, supporting neighborhood services. Implementation timeline not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Community Safe Room: South Sherman Heights Park Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment Location: South Sherman Heights Park
Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Budget amendment shifts $184K between city departments

City moves unspent money from police, parks, and fire budgets to cover unexpected costs. Reallocates $81K from furniture, $3.1K from park equipment, and $99.8K from fire.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #74 Total cost: undisclosed

License revocation hearing: Club Euphoria, 715 15th St West

Council will hold a public hearing on whether to revoke the business licenses for Club Euphoria/Euphoria Sports Bar & Hookah Lounge. The outcome determines whether the business can continue operating at this location.

Counterparty: Club Euphoria/Euphoria Sports Bar & Hookah Lounge Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 715 15th Street West, Birmingham, AL 35208
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2022

This budget sets spending priorities for all city services over the next fiscal year. It determines funding levels for police, fire, public works, social services, and other departments that residents depend on.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2022

This budget sets spending plans for all city services—police, parks, roads, utilities—over the next fiscal year. Council amendments may have shifted priorities or cut/added funding to specific departments or programs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #79 Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts bond debt service budget for fiscal year 2022

Sets aside funds to pay principal and interest on city bonds through June 30, 2022. Ensures timely debt payments and maintains the city's credit rating.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for fiscal 2022

TIF funds are diverted from property-tax revenue in designated districts to pay for redevelopment projects. This budget determines how much money flows to TIF districts and what projects get funded in the coming year.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY2022

This budget sets how discretionary funds are distributed to neighborhood projects and priorities. Details on which neighborhoods receive allocations and for what purposes will determine local investment spending.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #83 Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Fuel Tax Fund Budget for fiscal year 2022

Sets annual spending plan for fuel tax revenue, typically dedicated to transportation infrastructure and maintenance. This law authorizes all outlays from the fund through June 30, 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Fund Budget adopted for fiscal 2022

Council sets spending priorities for storm water infrastructure, maintenance, and flood prevention. Budget includes amendments to address community needs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund budget approved for fiscal year 2022

Sets spending limits for county or city jail and detention operations through June 2022. Affects inmate care, staffing, and facility conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Fair Trial Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2022

Sets spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund through June 30, 2022. This fund supports access to legal representation and court services for residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Rebuild Alabama Act Fund budget for FY 2022

Sets spending plan for state grant recovery funds in fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Determines how allocated recovery resources will support community rebuilding initiatives.

Funding source: State Grant Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #88 Total cost: undisclosed

Capital Improvement Fund Budget adopted for fiscal year 2022

This law sets the city's planned spending on infrastructure projects—roads, buildings, utilities—for the next fiscal year. It shapes which neighborhoods get upgrades and when.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget approved for fiscal year 2022

Council sets spending plan for the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund in fiscal 2022, directing resources to community improvement projects. Budget details determine which neighborhoods receive support and what types of work get funded.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Birmingham Fund budget for fiscal year 2022

This sets spending limits and revenue targets for all city operations, from police and fire to parks and utilities, for the July 2021–June 2022 fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #91 Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Birmingham Fund budget for fiscal 2022

Sets spending priorities for city services and operations for the year ending June 30, 2022. Budget directs how tax dollars fund core municipal functions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #92 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2022

Sets spending authority for the Land Bank, which acquires and redevelops tax-delinquent and abandoned properties in the city. Budget determines how many properties the bank can acquire and remediate.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts CDBG budget for fiscal year 2021–22

Federal Community Development Block Grant funds support affordable housing, infrastructure, and social services in your neighborhood. This budget sets priorities for how those federal dollars will be spent over the next fiscal year.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #96 Total cost: $17.5M

Capital budget amendment: $17.5M for equipment leases

City commits $17.5 million from the capital fund to lease equipment under a master lease agreement for the 2021 fiscal year.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #100 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency sewage repair approved for 2849 20th Street

City responds to sewage emergency at a residential property to prevent health and sanitation hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 2849 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama
Item number:Item #101 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for McCoy Center

McCoy Center's heating and cooling system required urgent repair. Emergency procurement allows the city to bypass normal bidding and fix the system quickly without disrupting operations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: McCoy Center
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (55)

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

Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal and abatement costs on their land. This follows the 2018 declaration and formal hearing process.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face costs if their land is included in the assessment for noxious weed removal ordered under a 2018 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds may face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. This decision sets charges against specific parcels declared blighted under a 2018 resolution.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs under a 2018 abatement program. Affected properties are identified in the council resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessment charges; hearing opportunity for all interested parties to contest the levy.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on properties

Owners of properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged a special assessment to cover city abatement costs, following a 2018 declaration by the council.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing dangerous weeds on their land. Failure to pay assessment becomes a lien against the property.

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

Special weed-abatement assessments set on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from vacant or neglected land; unpaid assessments become liens on those parcels.

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may owe charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The city will hold a hearing on interest and assessments related to properties declared dangerous under the 2018 ordinance.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may owe a special assessment to cover city costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. This follows a 2017 Council declaration authorizing abatement work.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their parcels. If unpaid, these charges typically become liens on the property.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment against blighted properties

City levies costs against property owners for clearing dangerous weeds; owners may face liens if unpaid. Property details and assessment amounts not yet available in public materials.

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

Council sets special assessments for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds declared by the city will face special assessments to cover cleanup costs. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens on the property.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following the city's abatement work authorized in 2017.

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

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with neglected, overgrown lots face a special tax assessment to cover the cost of city weed removal. The city will recover abatement costs by billing affected properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state road-safety grant from Alabama DOT

Birmingham will receive state grant funds to improve local road safety through the Alabama Department of Transportation's Local Roads Safety Initiative. The City will apply, accept, and spend these funds on qualifying safety improvements.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Second amendment to JCCEO economic opportunity agreement

Details of the amendment are incomplete, but this modifies an ongoing economic development partnership with Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign project agreement with Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing

City will enter a project partnership with Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing; full details of the agreement are on file with the City Clerk.

Counterparty: Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Andrew P. Campbell as consultant

City Council hires a sole-source consultant to advise the council directly. Citizens deserve to know who provides strategic guidance to their elected officials.

Counterparty: Andrew P. Campbell d/b/a Campbell Partners, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City approves $5,000 agreement with R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization

City commits $5,000 in general funds to R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization. No details provided on services or community benefit.

Counterparty: R.E.S.P.C.T. Organization Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Renew excess workers' compensation insurance with Midwest Employers and Gray Ins

City commits general-fund dollars to maintain worker injury protection, ensuring covered employees and city operations are protected against catastrophic claims.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company and The Gray Insurance Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves fourth amendment to River North Transit microtransit contract

City continues funding for microtransit services through River North Transit. Specific terms of the amendment are not detailed in this item.

Counterparty: River North Transit, a wholly owned subsidiary of VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City updates weed-abatement billing with Tax Collector

Simplifies how the city collects costs from property owners who fail to mow overgrown lots. Abatement work—cutting weeds on blighted parcels—gets passed through the county tax system for faster, more reliable payment.

Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts donation of face shields for municipal elections

City receives free protective equipment to support safe in-person voting during 2021 municipal elections.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,182 demolition cost against Wylam property

Property owner at 1236–1238 Portland Street will owe $5,182 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1236 Portland Street Wylam / 1238 Portland Street Wylam, Birmingham
Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,186 for demolition of unsafe building

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 2257 Ishkooda Road and is billing the property owner for the $4,186 cost. This recovers public spending on demolitions from property owners responsible for blighted buildings.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2257 Ishkooda Road, Birmingham
Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City charges $5,188 to property owner for demolition at 1475 Simmons

Owner of 1475 Simmons Street must pay the city's demolition costs ($5,188) for an unsafe building. The city will recover its expenses through a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1475 Simmons Street, Birmingham
Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,188 demolition cost to 2120 Dawson Avenue property

Property owner will receive a special assessment bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The $3,188 charge will be added to the property tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2120 Dawson Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,234 to demolish unsafe building at 5613 Avenue I

Property owner charged for city-ordered demolition of unsafe structure. This recovers the city's demolition costs by levying a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5613 Avenue I, Birmingham
Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,188 demolition cost at 5617 Avenue I

Property owner billed $6,188 for city-ordered demolition of unsafe building. Owner must pay or face lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5617 Avenue I, Birmingham
Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,528 demolition cost at 509 Lorain Street

Property owner at 509 Lorain Street must pay $8,528 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 509 Lorain Street, Birmingham
Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,182 demolition cost for 513 Lorain St

Property owner at 513 Lorain Street will be charged $6,182 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 513 Lorain Street, Birmingham
Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,198 demolition cost for 1409 2nd Place, Pratt City

Property owner at 1409 2nd Place will be charged $4,198 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1409 2nd Place Pratt City a.k.a 1405 2nd Place Pratt City, Birmingham
Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City recovers $4,188 demolition cost from property owner at 1218 90th Place Nort

A special tax of $4,188 is being charged to the property owner to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This shifts the demolition expense from general taxpayers to the property owner responsible for the blighted structure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1218 90th Place North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $11,726 demolition cost at 6716 Interlaken Avenue

Property owner at 6716 Interlaken Avenue will be billed $11,726 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The amount is charged as a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6716 Interlaken Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,344 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1215 Frisco Street will be assessed $5,344 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1215 Frisco Street, Birmingham
Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,864 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structure at 1212 Woodland Avenue; owner must pay special assessment to cover the cost.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1212 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards rights-of-way maintenance contract to McNeal Pool and Lawn

City streets and medians will be maintained under a competitive contract with McNeal Pool and Lawn. Work includes vegetation management at unit prices approved by the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: McNeal Pool and Lawn, LLC, Birmingham, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards lawn maintenance contract to RC Lawn Service

City roadsides and green spaces will be maintained under a new competitive contract. Service terms and unit pricing are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: RC Lawn Service, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #49 Total cost: undisclosed

City awards rights-of-way vegetation maintenance contract to Scott's Lawn Care

City council approved a competitive bid for lawn and vegetation maintenance on public rights-of-way. The contract keeps roadsides and public areas maintained as needed.

Counterparty: Scott's Lawn Care Service, LLC, Pinson, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

Council reimburses Wardine Alexander $1,035.70 for Alabama League conference

Council Pro-Tem traveled to a professional conference using public funds; the expense is routine but citizens deserve to see who received payment and for what.

Counterparty: Wardine Alexander Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $354

Council reimburses Parker $354.54 for COVID-19 initiative travel

Council President William Parker receives reimbursement for June 2021 travel to a COVID-19 initiative meeting. Standard expense approval for official city business.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

417 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice and face possible abatement action. Affects hundreds of parcels citywide.

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

City approves Keep Birmingham Beautiful events, July 2021–June 2022

Beautification activities and community events will be held across 8 city districts over the next year, offering residents opportunities to improve their neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Keep Birmingham Beautiful Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
Item number:Item #98 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,790 for demolition at 1924 Fresno Ave SW

Property owner at 1924 Fresno Avenue SW will be billed $6,789.60 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1924 Fresno Avenue SW a.k.a. 921 20th Street SW, Birmingham
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