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Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned car and bill the registered owner for removal costs.

Police gets $454.5K federal grant for explosive-detection dogs

City receives federal funding to deploy TSA-trained canine teams for airport and public-event security, enhancing detection of explosives and safety. No local tax dollars required.

City sets aside $700,773 for 7th Avenue Streetscape project

State grant funds improvements to 7th Avenue, likely including sidewalks, lighting, or street trees to enhance pedestrian safety and neighborhood appeal.

Transfer $605 within Woodland Park neighborhood budget

Redirects $605 from Woodland Park Neighborhood Association's capital projects account to another fund category. This is a minor rebudgeting of neighborhood discretionary money.

Budget amendment: $2,000 shifted to neighborhood services

$2,000 moves from District 6 discretionary projects to neighborhood services fund. Modest reallocation of existing budget authority.

Right-of-way permit: Montgomery Entities installs blade sign

Business gets approval to install a double-sided aluminum sign on public right-of-way. Standard licensing agreement for commercial signage.

Sales tax assessment: $9,119.74 against I Six Enterprises LLC

City collects overdue sales taxes from a local business. This is a routine tax enforcement action on consent.

Sales tax assessment: $7,948 against Havana on 1st

The city assesses unpaid sales taxes of $7,948.21 against Finley Corporation and James Finley for their restaurant Havana on 1st, covering May. This may affect the business's operations or tax obligations.

Sales tax assessment: $3,733.62 against Wink's Boutique LLC

City is pursuing unpaid sales taxes from Wink's Boutique LLC (operating as Yoni Royale) for March. Business owner Myleka McDole is responsible for collection and remittance.

City assesses $738.51 sales tax against Zings Enterprises

The city is pursuing back sales taxes owed for late 2018. Business owners may face similar assessments if sales taxes were not remitted on time.

Unsafe building at 828 16th Avenue West ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3110 31st Ave N

Unsafe structure at 3110 31st Avenue North will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Building at 4357 2nd Ave South ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2621 41st Ave North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 5309 Lillian Street

Designated unsafe, this structure in Roosevelt City will be removed as a public nuisance. The demolition clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5418 Cairo Avenue

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition in Roosevelt City neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 903 6th Way

Unsafe structure designated for demolition following code violation. Removes a public safety and health hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2613 Ensley Avenue

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 8030 3rd Ave N

City will tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

City authorizes demolition of unsafe building at 4301 46th Ave N

A building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. This removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 6600 37th Ave N

An unsafe structure at 6600 37th Avenue North in Birmingham will be demolished. Removing blighted or dangerous buildings improves neighborhood safety and can open land for redevelopment.

Unsafe building at 2524 21st Street (Ensley) ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City demolishes unsafe building at 1414 Avenue G in Ensley

Unsafe structure at this Ensley address will be torn down, clearing a public nuisance that may have posed safety or blight concerns to neighbors.

Unsafe building at 228–68th Place North ordered demolished

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 816 5th Place West

The city is tearing down a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1101 Southwood Drive

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

City declares 6405 3rd Ave South unsafe; orders demolition

Building declared a public nuisance will be demolished. The decision removes a structure deemed unsafe from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6405 3rd Ave South

Condemned structure at 6405 3rd Avenue South will be demolished due to safety and public nuisance concerns. Removal eliminates a hazard in the neighborhood.

Building at 131 2nd Ave South condemned for demolition

City Council declared the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, directing its demolition. This clears a dangerous building from a downtown location.

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1813 Henry Crumpton Drive

Building at 1813 Henry Crumpton Drive has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Special assessment: $6,049 demolition cost for unsafe building at 4308–15th Aven

Property owner at 4308–15th Avenue in Wylam will be billed $6,049.20 for demolition of an unsafe structure; the cost becomes a tax lien on the parcel.

Special assessment: $8,222 demolition cost charged to 776 Albany Street

Property owner at 776 Albany Street in Wylam will be charged $8,222.08 to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $8,967 demolition cost for unsafe Ensley building

Property owner at 1400–31st Street will be billed $8,967.36 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure; payment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Special assessment: $5,621 demolition cost at 701 Cambridge Street

Property owner will be charged $5,621.24 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at this Wylam address.

Property owner billed $2,534.86 for building demolition

City charged the Wylam property owner for demolishing an unsafe structure at 4412 15th Avenue. The cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

City assesses $8,031 demolition cost to 419 Theta Avenue

Property owner at 419 Theta Avenue will be charged $8,031 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Demolition cost: property owner billed $4,055.70 for unsafe building

Owner at 5508 Avenue J must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This is typical when property owners fail to act, and the bill is recovered through special assessment.

Property owner billed $4,554 for unsafe building demolition

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 8 - 2nd Avenue S and is charging the property owner $4,554.12 to cover costs. Property owners remain responsible for demolition bills if they don't act first.

Special assessment: $5,490.53 to demolish unsafe building at 1012 15th Place S.W

Property owner at 1012 15th Place S.W. will be charged $5,490.53 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building on their lot.

City demolishes unsafe building; charges owner $3,830

The city tore down an unsafe structure at 68 3rd Avenue South and is billing the property owner for the $3,830 cost. Unsafe-building demolitions remove public hazards but create liens against properties.

Property owner charged $14,579 for building demolition at 900 6th Place S.W.

The property owner at 900 6th Place S.W. will be charged a special assessment to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

City reclaims demolition costs for unsafe building at 421 Center Street South

Property owner at 421 Center Street South will be billed $2,728.76 to repay the city for demolishing an unsafe structure. This is a common mechanism to recover public safety costs from property owners.

City assesses $6,241 demolition cost to property at 52 4th Ave South

Property owner at 52 4th Avenue South will be billed $6,240.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The owner must pay this special assessment or face additional liens on the property.

City demolition bill: $5,087 charged to 112 4th Ave S.W.

Property owner at 112 4th Avenue S.W. is charged $5,087 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The fee will be collected via special assessment.

City bills property owner $4,583 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 46 6th Avenue South is responsible for paying $4,583 in demolition costs for an unsafe structure the city tore down. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Demolition cost: property owner charged $5,093 for unsafe building removal

The owner of 130 2nd Avenue South will be assessed $5,093.44 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose public safety risks.

Sole-source: MHC Software license amended for payroll services

City renews payroll software with MHC as sole vendor, continuing reliance on this system for employee compensation processing.

Fire Station #2 gets video intercom system for $4,039

Upgrades security at Fire Station #2 with new video intercom technology. Improves visitor screening and entry control at the station.

Fire Station #1 gets video door intercoms for $4,030

Fire Station #1 installs new video intercom system for visitor screening and communication. Improves security and operational efficiency at the station.

Fire Station #6 security upgrade: $5,911 video intercoms

Fire Station #6 receives new video door intercoms to improve visitor screening and emergency response coordination. Sole-source purchase from Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC.

Council awards $172K to Pennington Group for Grayson Park renovations

Grayson Park gets upgraded through a competitive bidding process. Work is set to begin once the contract is finalized.

City approves Greener Turf weed-abatement contract

Greener Turf Services will handle weed abatement and debris removal across city properties for one year. Keeps neighborhoods and public spaces maintained and accessible.

City approves Heritage Realty for weed abatement, 1-year contract

City cleanliness and property maintenance; Heritage Realty will handle weed removal and debris clearance on as-needed basis for one year.

City awards weed abatement contract to James & Company Property Resources

The city will use this ongoing contract to clear weeds and debris from public properties as needed. The unit prices are on file with the Purchasing Agent and the contract runs for one year.

City awards weed abatement contract to KEDS Investment Firm

City approves one-year weed and debris removal contract with KEDS Investment Firm, LLC at competitive rates. Keeps overgrown properties under control citywide.

Weed abatement contract awarded to P & P Unlimited

City approves one-year contract for weed and debris removal on public property. Contractor maintains vacant lots and blighted areas to reduce neighborhood blight.

Council awards weed abatement contract to Think Safe, Inc.

City commits to ongoing weed removal and debris cleanup at public properties as needed over the next year. Keeps neighborhoods cleaner and safer.

City approves Turf Pros for weed abatement contract

City property maintenance continues on schedule. Turf Pros will handle ongoing weed and debris removal under a 1-year contract at competitive bid prices.

City cancels $16,675 police badge purchase from Galls, LLC

The city is rescinding a 2021 order for customized police badges. This reversal may reflect a change in branding, equipment standards, or budget priorities.

Council awards bid management contract to Alabama Graphic & Engineering

City adopts new online platform for competitive bidding, streamlining procurement transparency for public contracts. Affects how future vendor awards are managed and tracked.

City awards pest control contract to Knox Pest Control

Public Works will use Knox Pest Control for building and facility pest management over the next year. Contract price details are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

City renews petroleum products contract with W H Thomas Oil Co.

Fuel supply for city operations continues under competitive bid renewal; pricing kept confidential by municipal procurement rules.

City buys $16,042 cold planer from Cowin Equipment

Funds a street maintenance tool purchased through competitive bidding with state grant money, keeping road-resurfacing equipment current.

City pays $17,290 for phone/data cable replacement at Jazz Hall

Norstan Communications will replace aging phone and data cables at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame/Carver Theatre to restore reliable connectivity and support the venue's operations.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who pay work expenses upfront can now be reimbursed from the general fund. This affects any city staff who front personal money for official business.

City declares 500 properties with noxious weeds a public nuisance

Notice will be posted on 500 properties with dangerous weeds; owners must abate them or face city enforcement and possible liens.

Budget amendment: Neighborhood Allocations Fund FY2021

Adjusts spending in the Neighborhood Allocations Fund for fiscal year 2021. Details of which programs or neighborhoods are affected are not specified in the agenda item.

CONSENT ITEM 76. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that the athletic competitions, presentations, band performances, receptions, and the recruitment of sports and tourism events held between May 4, 2021 - May 5, 2022 are public purposes that promote good

City reimburses Connie Horn $1,166 for May Council travel

Staff member reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses (airfare, hotel, meals) during May 11–14 attendance at Council event in Huntsville, Alabama.

City hosts Morehouse-Tuskegee football classic at Legion Field for 3 years

Agreement brings a marquee college football event to Legion Field Stadium, boosting local tourism and economic activity at a historic venue.

City reassigns payment rights to 29-Seven and Weldenfield Development

City transfers its claim to future project payments to two development companies. Details on project scope and financial impact are not provided in the agenda summary.