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Virtual Regular City Council Meeting - See agenda for access-

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · 58 agenda items · 16 votes recorded

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Votes (16)

passed #3083 official minutes · high
Re: #1. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3084 official minutes · high
Re: #1. ROLL CALL item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3085 official minutes · high
Re: #27. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3086 official minutes · high
Re: #29. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 22. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3087 official minutes · high
Re: #30. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 23. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #3088 official minutes · high
Re: #31. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3089 official minutes · high
Re: #34. CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue a firm commitment to allocate $1,250,000.00 of the City's … item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3090 official minutes · high
Re: #33. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3091 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 41 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. 1515-17, adopted by the Council June 13, 2017, and the hearing of all interested p 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. 1261-18, adopted by the Council June 12, 2018, and the hearing of all interested p 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. 1685-17, adopted by the Council June 27, 2017, and the hearing of all interested p 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. 1391-18, adopted by the Council June 26, 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. 1793-17, adopted by the Council July 11, 2017, and the hearing of all interested p 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. 1486-18, adopted by the Council July 10, 2018, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1946-17, adopted by the Council July 25, 2017, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1633-18, adopted by the Council July 24, 2018, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1475-20, adopted by the Council July 21, 2020, 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. 2070-17, adopted by the Council August 8, 2017, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1730-18, adopted by the Council August 7, 2018, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1850-18, adopted by the Council August 21, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste 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. 2037-19, adopted by the Council September 3, 2019, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 18. 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 intere named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 19. 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 intere named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2114-19, adopted by the Council September 17, 2019, and the hearing of all intere named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2083-16, adopted by the Council October 4, 2016, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 22. 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 intereste named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 23. 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 interest named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2350-19, adopted by the Council October 15, 2019, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2670-17, adopted by the Council October 31, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2472-18, adopted by the Council November 13, 2018, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue a firm commitment to allocate $1,250,000.00 of the City's HUD HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds to Zimmerman Properties for the development of up to 244 units of affordable housing in the named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid award of B&H Foto & Electronics Corporation, New York, New York, for Audio Visual Equipment Accessories and Services, OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Contract Number R160901 for a period of one ( named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving payment to The Black Market Magazine, LLC, Birmingham, in the amount of $15,000.00, for twelve (12) full page advertising through June 30, 2021, for the Office of the Mayor, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the B named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving payment to Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham, in the amount of $185.00 for paint/evidence cans, for the Fire Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [Appropriated for in FY 2020 named in vote
  • [39] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [40] 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. 1850-18, adopted by the Council August 21, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution granting Operating Authority Permit with thirty-seven (37) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to Groome Transportation of Alabama LLC, 608 - 8th Street South, Birmingham, to be used in the operation of a jitney s named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 27. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, by transferring $170,175.00 from IMS, Technology Maintenance-Software Maintenance to Non Departmental, Transfer to Fund 102 Capital Improvem named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program funding in the amount of up to $1,500,000.00 to named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bethel Ensley Action Task Inc., (BEAT) under which the City will provide up to $440,000.00 in HOME funds to be utilized for acquisition and construction financing for the named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Loan Credit Agreement with Community Shelves LLC d/b/a Save-A-Lot, under which the City will provide a Birmingham Business Development Loan to Community Shelves in an amount not to exceed $1 named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Community Shelves LLC, under which Community Shelves will undertake a project to acquire, renovate, re-brand and operate the Save-A-Lot Food Store located at 873 Denni named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving and accepting the lump sum bid of Allsteel Homecraft, Inc., 2111 Montevallo Road SW, Birmingham, in the amount of $68,950.00, for the Boutwell Auditorium Security Fencing, this being the lowest and best bid submitte named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue a firm commitment to allocate $1,250,000.00 of the City's HUD HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds to Zimmerman Properties for the development of up to 244 units of affordable housing in the named in vote
  • [52] 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. 1391-18, adopted by the Council June 26, 2018, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution granting Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience to Johnson's Wheel of Love, Fairfield, Alabama, to be used in the operation of a non-emergency medical transport upon the public 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. 1050-18, adopted by the Council May 15, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa 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. 1142-18, adopted by the Council May 29, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3092 official minutes · high
Re: #15. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… resolution number · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3093 official minutes · high
Re: #39. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3094 official minutes · high
Re: #40. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3095 official minutes · high
Re: #41. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3096 official minutes · high
Re: #42. CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution granting Operating Authority Permit with thirty-seven (37) Certificates of Public Necessit… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #3097 official minutes · high
Re: #28. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #3098 official minutes · high
Re: #32. CONSENT (ph) ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (17)

Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: September 8 and 15, 2020
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 22, 2020 – March 9, 2021
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City sells 4932 5th Ave S to Merak S&D LLC for $3,082.50

City-owned property at 4932 5th Ave S is being transferred to Merak S&D LLC. This clears a tax-acquired parcel from the city's portfolio.

Counterparty: Merak S&D LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 4932 5th Ave S
Item number:Item #53 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on zoning map amendment (Case ZAC2020-00032)

A hearing on April 13, 2021 will decide whether to rezone properties from R-7 (multiple-dwelling) to a different district. The outcome will affect what can be built on the affected land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: April 13, 2021
Item number:Item #54 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Zoning change from B-1 to unknown district

Zoning changes affect property values, allowed uses, and neighborhood character. The city will hold a public hearing April 13, 2021 to consider changing zoning rules in this area; you can attend and comment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: April 13, 2021
Item number:Item #55 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change from M-1 to unspecified district

A zoning change will determine what uses are allowed on the affected property—residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed. The public hearing on April 13, 2021 is your chance to weigh in on the proposed change.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2021-04-13
Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set April 13 on zoning change (Case ZAC2021-00006)

City Council will consider changing zoning boundaries from B-1 Neighborhood Business at a public hearing April 13, 2021. This could allow different land uses or building types in the affected area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2021-04-13
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (41)

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

Item number:Item #9 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating authority granted to Johnson's Wheel of Love for medical transport

Johnson's Wheel of Love receives official permission to operate non-emergency medical transport services in Fairfield, Alabama. This permits a new or expanded service provider to serve local medical transport needs.

Counterparty: Johnson's Wheel of Love, Fairfield, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to pay for city abatement work authorized in 2018. Check if your property is affected.

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

Special assessments set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments become liens against the property.

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on unspecified properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as initially declared in 2017.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face new charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment amounts and specific properties are detailed in this resolution.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners with overgrown or dangerous weeds face special tax assessments to recover city cleanup costs. Check if your address is affected.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners will face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds. The assessment amount and affected properties were declared in a prior resolution.

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

Weed abatement special assessment on properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds may face additional charges. The city uses special assessments to recover costs of clearing noxious vegetation from private land.

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

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face assessed costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay the assessment could result in a lien on the property.

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

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their lots, as ordered under a 2018 Council decision. Check your bill if your property was flagged for weed violations.

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

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal on their land. The assessment recovers costs from the July 2020 weed-abatement order.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on their lots, following the August 2017 declaration of noxious weeds. Owners can contest the assessment at the public hearing.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on affected properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Check if your address is affected and budget accordingly.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is billing property owners for legally required weed removal on neglected lots. Affected owners must pay the abatement cost or face liens on their property.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face a new assessment to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. This follows a 2019 declaration and codifies liability for cleanup expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners will receive a bill to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following a 2017 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments on blighted properties

Property owners face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments typically become liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment imposed on properties

Property owners may receive a bill for weed-abatement costs on their land. Assessment details and affected parcels are outlined in the hearing notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on designated properties

Property owners will face a special assessment charge on their tax bills for city-ordered weed removal. Check if your property is listed in the resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Properties with noxious weeds receive abatement work; owners will be assessed costs. Abatement keeps neighborhoods safer and more livable.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessment charges to cover abatement costs. This follows the city's October 2018 declaration of weed violations and allows collection of cleanup expenses from responsible owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for removing noxious weeds from their land; assessment details and affected addresses not yet specified in this agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement fees on blighted properties

Property owners will owe special assessment fees to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Amounts and affected addresses not yet published.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face a special tax bill to cover weed removal costs on their land. The city declares the abatement necessary for public safety and health.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.2M

$1.25M HUD HOME funds allocated to Zimmerman Properties for 244 affordable units

City commits federal housing funds to create up to 244 affordable homes through Zimmerman Properties. Expands affordable housing stock using HUD grants that don't require local tax dollars.

Counterparty: Zimmerman Properties Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Award AV equipment contract to B&H Foto & Electronics

City locks in pricing for audio-visual equipment and accessories through a competitive bid process via OMNIA Partners' public sector contract.

Counterparty: B&H Foto & Electronics Corporation, New York, New York Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #37 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $185

Fire Department gets $185 for paint/evidence cans from Sherwin Williams

Routine vendor payment for Fire Department supplies. This small purchase keeps evidence handling and operational equipment in stock.

Counterparty: Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on vacant or neglected land. Owners who don't pay may face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Groome Transportation granted jitney operating permits (37 vehicles)

Groome Transportation gains authority to operate 37 jitney vehicles in Birmingham, expanding local shared transportation options. The certificates of public necessity authorize scheduled shared-ride service in the city.

Counterparty: Groome Transportation of Alabama LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 608 - 8th Street South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #44 Total cost: $170K

Budget amendment: $170K shifted to Fund 102 capital projects

General Fund reallocates $170,175 from software maintenance to capital improvements. Shifts spending priority within existing budget without raising taxes or reducing other services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.5M

City applies for $1.5M CARES Act community development grant

Federal funding could support affordable housing, infrastructure, or pandemic relief in underserved neighborhoods. City seeks grant through Alabama's CDBG-CV program.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Funding source: Cares Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $440K

City awards $440K in federal funds to BEAT for housing acquisition

Bethel Ensley Action Task Inc. will use the funds to acquire and construct affordable housing. This federal HOME grant supports community development in the Ensley area.

Counterparty: Bethel Ensley Action Task Inc. (BEAT) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1

City approves business loan to Community Shelves/Save-A-Lot

City extends $1 credit line to Save-A-Lot to support local grocery retail operations.

Counterparty: Community Shelves LLC d/b/a Save-A-Lot Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Community Shelves LLC to acquire and operate Save-A-Lot at 87

Community Shelves will renovate and rebrand the Save-A-Lot food store, bringing improved grocery access to the neighborhood. The project aims to enhance food retail options in the area.

Counterparty: Community Shelves LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 873 Denni
Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $69K

City awards $68,950 to Allsteel Homecraft for Boutwell Auditorium security fenci

Boutwell Auditorium gets upgraded security fencing. The city selected the lowest competitive bid from Allsteel Homecraft after receiving multiple proposals.

Counterparty: Allsteel Homecraft, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2111 Montevallo Road SW, Birmingham
Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on noxious properties

Property owners will face a special assessment to cover the cost of removing dangerous weeds from their land. This charge appears tied to a 2018 abatement order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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