The Birmingham City Council adopted several notable measures at its December 9 meeting, including a three-year body camera agreement with Axon Enterprises to standardize police equipment, a $1,717,881 contract amendment with Urban Alchemy, and authorization for the City Attorney to settle the litigation matter of Jaylin Davis et al. v. Jacob McKee & C. The council also approved liquor license applications for Wylam Lounge (1232 Erie Street) and EZ Package Store (9121 Parkway East), declared four properties unsafe and authorized their demolition, and received notice of multiple final judgments rendered against the city. The council also handled 17 inoperable vehicle abatements, 4 unsafe structure demolitions, weed abatement special assessments, 18 public safety consent items, 9 budget items, and several routine licensing, contract, and procurement matters.
Property filed by Andrea Lewis moves from residential (D-5) to light manufacturing (I-1) zoning, allowing industrial uses in a previously residential area. Affects future development and neighborhood character.
The city funds a hands-on job training and career exploration program through the BOLD funding initiative, expanding local workforce development opportunities for residents seeking employment skills.
City commits additional funds to Urban Alchemy for street safety and community services. Amendment details are unclear from title alone; council should clarify scope of work.
City loses lawsuit and must pay judgment to plaintiff. Final amount and timing depend on court order details not disclosed in this notice.
City Attorney gives notice of a court judgment against the city. The dollar amount and case details are not provided in the agenda item.
City lost a court judgment and will pay settlement costs from the general fund. The full amount and payout terms are not yet disclosed in this notice.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
New restaurant license allows alcohol service at 1210 20th Street South. Council heard public input before approval.
New restaurant liquor license for The Sakeroom at 2007 Highland Avenue South. Allows the business to serve alcohol at its location.
Wylam Lounge, LLC gains permission to serve alcohol at 1232 Erie Street. Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character, operating hours, and community safety standards.
Velvet & Vine Holdings wins approval to serve alcohol at its downtown restaurant-ballroom venue. New food and beverage licenses shape neighborhood character and local business growth.
Velvet & Vine Holdings approved to serve alcohol at 1619 2nd Avenue North. Allows the venue to operate as a full-service bar and restaurant.
Young Fame, LLC's liquor license application for Etcetera lounge is approved. The decision allows alcohol service to begin at this 6th Avenue South location.
City will hold a public hearing on EZ Package Store's application to operate a lounge retail liquor license at 9121 Parkway East. Residents can voice support or objections.
Property owners declared noxious or dangerous by the city must pay special assessments to cover weed removal. Check if your address is affected — the bill is added to your property tax.
Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment recovers costs from the prior abatement work authorized in July 2023.
Property owners will receive bills for City cleanup of noxious weeds on their land, as authorized by July 2024 Council action. Affected properties are subject to lien if assessments go unpaid.
Property owners will receive bills for city costs to remove dangerous weeds from their land. Assessments are based on Council's July 2023 blighting declaration.
City will charge property owners for clearing noxious weeds declared a blight hazard in July 2024. If owners don't pay, the city can place a lien on the property.
Property owners face new tax charges to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. The assessment follows the city's August 2023 declaration of blight.
Property owners will face special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The city declared these properties dangerous under Resolution 1093-24 in July 2024.
Property owners will face costs to clear noxious weeds from blighted parcels as declared by the city in August 2023. The assessment ensures abandoned or neglected lots don't pose fire or public health risks to nearby residents.
City removes an inoperable vehicle from a neighborhood; removal costs charged to the registered owner. Helps clear blight from residential areas.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from residential and commercial areas. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Clears abandoned cars that create eyesores and safety hazards. Costs recover from the vehicle's registered owner.
Abandoned cars are eyesores and safety hazards in neighborhoods. The city removes them and bills the registered owner for the cost.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract blight. The city removes the vehicle and charges the registered owner for the cost.
City removes an abandoned or non-working vehicle from a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleaned up from neighborhood streets. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is recovered from the registered owner, reducing blight and improving street safety.
Removal costs for abandoned cars are passed to the registered owner. Clearing blighted vehicles improves neighborhood safety and livability.
Abandoned vehicles will be cleared from neighborhood streets. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and lower neighborhood safety. The city removes the vehicle and bills the owner for costs.
City removes an abandoned or non-functional car from a property and bills the registered owner. Reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicle from neighborhood; removal cost assessed to vehicle owner.
Abandoned cars are cleared from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve safety. Removal costs will be billed to the vehicle's registered owner.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from residential/commercial areas, charging the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood appearance.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleaned up from neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.
Clears abandoned vehicles that pose safety and blight risks in residential neighborhoods. Costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.
City removes abandoned cars from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
City will remove a junk vehicle designated a public nuisance. Removal costs will be billed to the registered owner.
City removes abandoned or inoperable vehicles from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve public safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from neighborhoods to reduce blight and safety hazards. Cost of removal is billed to the registered owner.
Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and owners pay the cost. Helps clear blight and improve street conditions.
City removes an abandoned car from a neighborhood and bills the vehicle owner for removal costs. Improves property conditions and public safety.
Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods to improve safety and appearance. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.
City commits $562,500 in sales tax revenue to reduce the Zoo's tax burden. The allocation moves public dollars from General Fund operations to support a private institution.
Body cameras expand police video recording and accountability in Birmingham. Agreement locks in Axon's technology for three years.
Carahsoft will help set up privacy protections for city systems. Dollar amount and specific services not disclosed in public summary.
City commits to software licenses from Carahsoft; specific products and costs incomplete in public record.
Sole-source renewal of GIS software that supports city planning, permitting, and emergency response systems. Contract value not disclosed.
City transfers payment obligations and project control to new partners. Full financial and operational impact unclear from limited disclosure.
General fund spending on local organization. Details of the agreement's purpose are not disclosed in the agenda item text.
City commits $8,550 for signage services from Brand Resource Inc under a sole-source agreement, bypassing competitive bidding.
City seeks grant funding from Youth Cl organization; details on grant amount and program scope are incomplete in public record.
Four solar light panels will improve street lighting in the Industrial Center neighborhood, enhancing safety and visibility in that area.
City commits $400 to match grant funding for Pratt Highway Bridge repairs at Morgan Street, keeping federal infrastructure dollars in motion.
City Attorney will resolve a lawsuit involving Jaylin Davis and others against Jacob McKee. Settlement terms and any financial impact to city budget will be determined by the City Attorney.
This property at 2423 22nd Avenue is being cleared from the city's weed-abatement cost recovery list, likely because the problem has been resolved or the assessment was placed in error.
Condemned structure will be removed from neighborhood, improving public safety and reducing blight. Property clears the way for future development or community use.
Building at 3913 Willow Avenue declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
Blighted building at 1312 20th Street South will be torn down after the city declares it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the property for redevelopment or remediation.
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety in the area.
This property will be demolished after being deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. The action removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
City facilities will get cable TV and high-speed internet through Charter under a competitive bidding process, with pricing available in the city records office.
City locks in pricing for fire suppression equipment through competitive bidding. Ensures fire department has reliable access to critical firefighting supplies at pre-negotiated rates.
Equipment Management Department vehicle 253406 (2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid) damaged in wreck; repair approved and paid from general fund.
City spends $57,308 from general funds on office furniture for Fire Department operations.
General fund spends $12,623 on office furniture for the Innovation and Economic Development division. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
City funds cover the Mayor's official travel, meals, and other job-related costs. This vote reviews spending from the general budget to ensure public money was used appropriately.
Allows a city-appointed official to charge expenses ahead of reimbursement, a practice affecting how public funds flow and are monitored.
Itemized expense accounts show how city employee reimbursements are spent. These claims are audited and documented for public review.
City employees can access advance funds from the general budget for work-related expenses. Streamlines reimbursement process for staff.
Properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice and face enforcement action. Clearing overgrown lots improves neighborhood safety and property values.
Property owners will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city enforcement. Abatement affects neighborhoods across multiple wards and addresses blight complaints.
Turntable Bham, LLC receives approval to serve alcohol at The Botanist Greenhouse lounge. Neighbors and business owners had a chance to weigh in at the public hearing.
Federal housing dollars support affordable housing, community development, and neighborhood improvements in Birmingham. The annual plan determines how these funds reach residents.