Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

Liquor license approved for Stonehouse Lounge at 604 9th Street North

Paramount Group Enterprises granted retail lounge liquor service at this downtown location. Lounge licenses allow on-premises alcohol consumption and may affect neighborhood activity patterns.

JFL Events gets retail liquor license for The Grove venue

JFL Events Company can now sell beer, wine, and spirits at The Grove (200 6th Avenue SW). Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character, operating hours, and police enforcement priorities.

Council grants limousine permit to Alvins Driving Service

Alvins Driving Service gets approval to operate a pre-arranged limousine service from its Bessemer location.

Operating permit granted to Luxe Automotive at 2nd Avenue North

Luxe Automotive gains approval to operate a parking facility in downtown Birmingham, adding commercial capacity to the 2nd Avenue North corridor.

Operating permit granted to M.E.R.C.Y Int. for on-demand service

M.E.R.C.Y Int. receives city authorization to operate an on-demand service, adding a new transportation or logistics provider to Birmingham's licensed operators.

Operating Authority Permit granted to Transportation Services of Alabama

Transportation Services of Alabama receives permits to operate commercial transportation services from a North Birmingham location. The permit authorizes two Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience, which regulate taxi, shuttle, or for-hire vehicle operations.

Inoperable vehicle abated as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs charged to registered owner.

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from streets and private property, charging the owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Inoperable vehicle removal authorized as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the registered vehicle owner.

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas reduces neighborhood blight and hazards. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Inoperable vehicle removal approved as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from a neighborhood and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood conditions.

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance, removal costs charged to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down car from a residential or commercial property. The owner of the vehicle will be billed for removal costs.

City sets aside $3.6M for employee premium pay in FY2026 budget

City commits $3.6M from fund balance reserves to boost employee compensation in the coming fiscal year, signaling workforce investment during ongoing budget pressures.

Fourth Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement

Contract amendment allows Mayor to modify terms of an existing services and purchasing agreement under state law. Without details on the vendor, scope, or dollar impact, the specific consequences for residents cannot be determined.

City authorizes arts partnership agreement with Birmingham Arts Coalition

City enters into a new or renewed agreement with Birmingham Arts Coalition to support arts programming. Details on funding level and program scope are not provided in the agenda text.

City contracts with Community Affairs Committee, $11,440

Mayor authorized to spend $11,440 with Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, Inc. under Amendment 772 authority. Specific services not detailed in available text.

City approves lease-purchase agreement with Dell Financial Services

City commits to multi-year technology equipment financing through Dell. Terms and exact dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

City funds Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission project

The city is committing public funds to support Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission's development project. Details on the dollar amount and specific project scope are incomplete in the agenda materials.

City approves Flock Safety camera installation on public streets

Four surveillance cameras (PTZ and license plate readers) will be installed on city right-of-way. Expands police monitoring capacity but raises privacy considerations for residents and drivers.

City extends Habitat for Humanity agreement with $340K amendment

Birmingham commits additional funding to support Habitat's work building or rehabilitating affordable homes in the city.

City funds Birmingham Police Athletic Teams $150K amendment

City extends funding to Police Athletic Teams, a nonprofit supporting youth programs through the police department. Amendment commits $150K from the general fund.

Jones Valley Urban Farm: Second Amendment to teaching program contract

School food and farm education program continues through partnership with Jones Valley Teaching Farm. Amendment modifies existing terms.

Council approves $1,500 payment to Titus

City spending public funds on a vendor contract. The purpose of the Titus agreement is not specified in available records.

City accepts land donation from Vulcan Trail Foundation

City gains two parcels on Stone River Road and Shiloh Drive from the nonprofit foundation, expanding public land assets at no cost.

City recognizes employees with exemplary performance awards

City honors outstanding public servants across departments. Recognition programs boost employee morale and signal commitment to quality city services.

City settles lawsuit with Catherine Holton

The City will pay settlement funds from the general budget to resolve Catherine Holton's lawsuit. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this agenda item.

Council approves Educate 360 training contract (1-year term)

City commits to learning credit training services through competitive bid. Contract is as-needed, with pricing already filed; specific budget impact not disclosed in agenda.

City awards technical training contract to New Horizons

City's Enterprise Systems Division will receive consultant-led training to improve IT operations. Contract amount not disclosed in agenda.

Council awards MCPTT contract to Southern Communications Services

City adopts statewide push-to-talk radio system for emergency communications. Improves response coordination across police, fire, and other public safety agencies.

Equipment purchase: Two battery-powered mowers, $49,600

City buys two zero-turn mowers for grounds maintenance. Standard equipment purchase on consent agenda.

Office furniture contract: $13,510 to Affordable Interior Systems

City purchases office furniture from competitive procurement. Spending approved via routine consent agenda.

Police Department buys inmate clothing for $12,392

Police Department procures uniforms and apparel for detainees in custody. Routine operating expense under city-wide vendor agreement.

City renews ePermithub software subscription for $86,210

City pays $86,210 annually to keep its digital permit-review system running. Supports faster permit processing for residents and businesses.

City pays ConvergeOne $88K for Azure cloud migration servers

IT infrastructure upgrade moves city systems to cloud storage, improving data security and system reliability for residents and city services.

Council approves $22,990 purchase of 500 folding chairs from Indoff, Inc.

City spends $22,990 from general fund for event seating equipment. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Printshop supplies: $1,573 to Intoprint Technologies

Routine purchase of printshop supplies for city operations. Sole-source procurement from Virginia vendor.

Council pays $914.18 to ODP Business Solutions for office chairs

Routine purchase of two office chairs for City Council operations using general funds.

City approves $11,310 software subscription to Red Gate Software

Annual monitoring software renewal for city information management systems using general fund dollars.

City pays STONS $44,923 for software licenses

General fund spending on IT software maintenance. No-bid procurement from vendor in Edison, New Jersey.

Council approves official expense accounts

City officials' spending on travel, meals, and other expenses is made public. This routine approval lets residents see how elected and appointed leaders use taxpayer funds.

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Employees are reimbursed for itemized work-related expenses. This routine consent item appears monthly or quarterly.

Council approves advance expense reimbursement for city employees

Allows city staff to seek upfront reimbursement for work-related expenses instead of waiting for later payment. Affects cash flow for employees and city budget management.

Public hearing set for data center moratorium proposal

Council will hear arguments on temporarily banning new data centers in Birmingham. The decision could affect industrial development plans and the city's tech infrastructure footprint.

City declares 89 blighted properties public nuisance; weed removal ordered

Properties with noxious weeds pose health and safety risks to nearby residents. The city will post notice on each site and enforce cleanup to prevent pest breeding, fires, and neighborhood blight.

City targets 149 properties for weed abatement

Addresses blight in your neighborhood by clearing dangerous weeds from 149 properties. City will post notice on each property and move toward cleanup.

City declares 274 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Properties with dangerous weeds become targets for enforcement action and possible city-led cleanup costs. Property owners will receive notice and opportunity to remediate before further action.

City approves $450K amendment to Habitat for Humanity contract

Third amendment extends the city's partnership with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity to fund affordable housing and community development. Specific outcomes depend on the amendment terms, which are not detailed here.

Amendment: City extends funding agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services

City reaffirms commitment to NHSB's Healthy Homes program, which supports affordable housing and neighborhood stability in Birmingham.

Public hearing set for data center moratorium proposal

Council will hear arguments on temporarily banning new data centers in Birmingham. The decision could affect industrial development plans and the city's tech infrastructure footprint.