Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #2 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider nuisance abatement on 141 properties citywide

If approved, the city would clear weeds and hazards from 141 blighted properties across multiple neighborhoods. Costs would be assessed as liens against the properties. Affects residents in and near areas with abandoned or neglected lots.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: Multiple addresses

· Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $23K

City to fund East Village Arts courtyard transformation in East Lake

Would allocate $22,900 to support East Village Arts' transformation of a courtyard in East Lake into a space serving artists, residents, and students. The project aims to activate neighborhood public space.

👥 Counterparty: East Village Arts of Birmingham, AL (EVA) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: East Lake

· Item number:Item #4 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

District 1 to fund youth sports at Huffman Ballpark through 2027

If approved, would provide $100,000 to Friends of Huffman Ballpark for youth sports programming and community outreach in District 1 through June 2027. Residents in the district would see expanded youth activities at the facility.

👥 Counterparty: Friends of Huffman Ballpark, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: District 1

· Item number:Item #5 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $1.1M

Huffman Ball Park: $1.1M accessibility upgrade including lighting, restrooms, fe

Would add $30,599.53 to fund infield improvements at Huffman Ball Park, bringing total funding to $1.08M. The project would make the park accessible for people of all abilities, including new lighting, restrooms, dugouts, signage, roofing, and fencing.

👥 Counterparty: Huffman Recreation Board 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: 421 Red Lane Road, Birmingham, Alabama

· Item number:Item #6 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $15K

Avenue Street Market event management contract up for approval

If approved, the city would pay The Modern Green Book Foundation up to $15,000 to coordinate planning, outreach, and logistics for the Avenue Street Market through June 2027. Funds split between Districts 4 and 9.

👥 Counterparty: The Modern Green Book Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Mixed 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $15K

District 6 to fund Red Mountain Theatre youth program through 2027

If approved, the city would allocate $15,000 from District 6 discretionary funds to Red Mountain Theatre Company to introduce youth to stagecraft, technology, and teamwork through 2027.

👥 Counterparty: Red Mountain Theatre Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.0M

Mayor to increase YMCA child care agreement to $1.02M through 2029

If approved, would expand EDA-funded early childhood services through a new Child Care Center of Excellence serving infants through Pre-K. Aims to support working families and economic development through 2029.

👥 Counterparty: The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham, Inc. (YMCA) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $225K

Council to authorize Mayor to accept up to $225K state grant for summer and afte

If approved, would direct up to $225,000 in state grant funds to support summer and after-school programming partnerships, expanding educational opportunities for Birmingham students during non-school months.

🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to set 2027 state legislative priorities for Alabama session

Would establish the city's official policy positions on state bills during the 2027 Alabama Legislative Session. If approved, would guide Birmingham's advocacy with state lawmakers on priority initiatives.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Council to accept $2,500 civil settlement from Vestmore LLC for neighborhood rev

If approved, the city would receive $2,500 in civil costs from a court settlement to support neighborhood revitalization efforts, with no matching funds required from the city.

👥 Counterparty: Vestmore, LLC, c/o Patrick O'Neal 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $32K

Council to consider $32,500 settlement of Harry Toney claim

If approved, the city would pay $32,500 from the general fund to settle an affidavit of claim filed by Harry Toney. The Mayor and City Attorney would be authorized to execute settlement documents.

👥 Counterparty: Harry Toney 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $38K

Council to consider $37,500 settlement of Latonja Toney claim

Council vote would authorize the City Attorney to settle a claim brought by Latonja Toney for up to $37,500, to be paid from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Latonja Toney 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $13,043.88 demolition charge for 976 Edwards Lake Road

If approved, the property owner at 976 Edwards Lake Road would be assessed $13,043.88 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The owner would need to pay this special charge.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 976 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35235

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,210 demolition cost at 7808 Rugby Ave

If approved, the property owner at 7808 Rugby Avenue would be billed $10,209.52 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7808 Rugby Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,383.64 demolition cost for 8040 6th Ave N

If approved, the property owner at 8040 6th Avenue North would be charged $8,383.64 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The amount would be assessed as a special tax against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8040 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,438 demolition cost for unsafe building at 8412 7th Ave S

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $8,438.36 to cover demolition costs for the unsafe structure. This charge would be levied against the parcel at 8412 7th Avenue South.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8412 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment of $9,687 for demolition cost at 3600 66th St N

If approved, the property owner at 3600 66th Street North would be billed $9,687.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3600 66th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Council to assess $8,601.68 demolition cost against 8529 3rd Ave North

If approved, the property owner at 8529 3rd Avenue North would be billed $8,601.68 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment would be recorded against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8529 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Council to levy $7,529 demolition cost against property at 319 85th St N

If approved, would place a $7,528.68 special assessment against the property to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment would attach to the property's title.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 319 85th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,317.76 bill for demolition at 223 81st Street South

Property owner at 223 81st Street South would be billed $11,317.76 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. If approved, the assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 223 81st Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Council to assess $6,421 demolition cost against 8114 6th Ave N property

If approved, the property owner would be billed $6,421.38 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge would be assessed against the property itself.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8114 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,217.60 demolition cost for 9052 Belvoir Drive

Would charge the property owner $14,217.60 to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe building at this address. If approved, the cost would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9052 Belvoir Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,139 demolition cost for 228 McCormick Avenue

If approved, the property owner would be billed $8,139 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 228 McCormick Avenue. The assessment would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 228 McCormick Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35215

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $25K

Special assessment: $24,706 demolition cost for 917 Springville Road

If approved, the property owner at 917 Springville Road would be billed $24,706 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 917 Springville Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35215

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,425 demolition cost at 7412 Rome Avenue

If approved, the property owner at 7412 Rome Avenue would be assessed $5,425.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7412 Rome Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $10,852.52 for demolished unsafe building at 8507 3rd Ave N

Would place a $10,852.52 lien against the property to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Property owner would be responsible for the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8507 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Council to assess $8,609 demolition cost to property at 60 2nd Avenue South

If approved, the property owner would be charged $8,609.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at the address. The assessment would attach to the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 60 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

$7,549 special assessment for demolition at 10 3rd Ave SW

Property owner would be assessed $7,549.20 to cover the city's cost for demolishing the unsafe building. If approved, the amount would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 10 3rd Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $13,413 demolition cost for 1560 Pearson Avenue

If approved, the property owner would be charged $13,413.20 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at the site. The assessment would attach to the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1560 Pearson Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Council to assess $9,718 demolition cost on 1552 Pearson Avenue

If approved, the property owner at 1552 Pearson Avenue would be billed $9,718 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1552 Pearson Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Council to levy $9,718 demolition cost against 1556 Pearson Avenue

If approved, the property owner would be billed $9,718 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at the address. The cost would be collected as a special tax assessment on the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1556 Pearson Avenue 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1556 Pearson Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,186 demolition cost for 300 4th Ave S

If approved, property owner at 300 4th Avenue South would be assessed $6,186 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 300 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment of $8,532 proposed for demolition costs at 204 3rd Ave South

If approved, the property owner at 204 3rd Avenue South would be charged $8,532 to recover the city's demolition costs for removing an unsafe building. The cost would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 204 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $9,195 demolition cost for 208 3rd Avenue South

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $9,195 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at 208 3rd Avenue South. The assessment would be charged against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 208 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit for 217 53rd St North

If approved, would allow Joseph Holt to repair a condemned property at 217 53rd Street North. Owner must remove weeds and trash within 10 days and begin substantial repairs within 30 days, helping address neighborhood blight.

👥 Counterparty: Joseph Holt 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 217 53rd Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit: 217 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.

If approved, would require property owner Roderick Turner to clear weeds and trash within 10 days and commence substantial repairs within 30 days. This is a second permit after the previous one was voided due to lack of progress.

👥 Counterparty: Roderick Turner 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 217 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit for condemned property at 4501 9th Terrace North

If approved, would authorize the property owner to clear weeds and trash within 10 days and begin substantial repairs within 30 days, helping restore a condemned structure to usable condition.

👥 Counterparty: Leah Bajulai 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 4501 9th Terrace North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $46K

Council to approve $46,475 elevator repair contract with Diversified Elevator

Would authorize a no-bid contract to repair elevators at the IMS building (712 19th Street North). Only one proposal was received.

👥 Counterparty: Diversified Elevator Service and Equipment Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 712 19th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $35K

Council to authorize $34,717 fire hydrant repair contract at New Georgia Landfil

If approved, would authorize the Mayor to contract with JH Wright and Associates for fire hydrant and wash station repairs at the New Georgia Landfill, ensuring functional equipment for fire response and facility operations.

👥 Counterparty: JH Wright and Associates, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $500K

Council to consider $500K construction contract with AMAC Construction

If approved, would authorize a $500,000 general construction work order contract. AMAC Construction was the only bidder received for the 2026 rebid project.

👥 Counterparty: AMAC Construction and Development, 1715 Pleasant Grove Road Suite C, Dolomite, Alabama 35061 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #43 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency rescue vehicle parts: 1-year supply contract with Southern Emergency C

Council would authorize a one-year supply agreement for Wheeled Coach rescue vehicle parts needed by the Equipment Management Department. This ensures the city can maintain emergency response vehicles at competitive unit pricing.

👥 Counterparty: Allsource Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Southern Emergency Consultants, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

Police Department office furniture purchase from Lesro Industries ($9,981)

The city would spend $9,981 in general funds to outfit Police Department work areas with new office furniture through a competitive state contract, funded in the FY 2026-2027 budget.

👥 Counterparty: Lesro Industries, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

Council to approve $3,450 payment to Mayer Electric for parks supplies

Would authorize the city to pay for electrical parts and supplies needed by Parks and Recreation to maintain park facilities and equipment.

👥 Counterparty: Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve expense account for appointed official

Itemized reimbursement for official expenses from the general fund. Council review ensures appropriate use of public funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advanced expense reimbursement for appointed official

If approved, would authorize reimbursement of pre-approved expenses for a city-appointed official from the general fund. Establishes accountability for use of public money on official business.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider expense reimbursement for city staff

If approved, would reimburse itemized employee expenses from city funds. Affects city budget allocation and cash flow for staff reimbursement accounts.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider expense account policy for city employees

Would establish rules for how city employees can request and use advance payments for job-related expenses. If approved, employees would have a clear process for obtaining funds before expenses occur.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to declare 212 properties a public nuisance for noxious weeds

If approved, the city would declare 212 properties across Birmingham a public nuisance and send notice to owners. A public hearing on November 17, 2026, would allow property owners to object before the city proceeds with weed abatement.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📅 Public hearing: November 17, 2026