Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #6 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Restaurant liquor license: Dining Room at 2900 27th St N

New liquor-serving restaurant at 2900 27th Street North. License decision follows public hearing on the application.

👥 Counterparty: Andrew George 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2900 - 27th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #7 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license transfer approved for Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar

Spice Library LLC is licensed to operate a restaurant with beer, wine, and spirits service at the 5 Points location. This transfer allows the business to begin serving alcohol.

👥 Counterparty: Spice Library LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1024 - 20th Street South Unit 101, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #8 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Weed abatement: special assessment on noxious properties

City levies cleanup costs against property owners who allow dangerous weeds to grow unchecked, funding blight removal citywide.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City approves ADS Security contract for building security systems

ADS Security will install and monitor electronic security systems across City of Birmingham facilities. This improves building access control and surveillance but raises privacy considerations for city employees and visitors.

👥 Counterparty: ADS Security 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City secures temporary construction easement from Sixth Avenue Center

City gains legal right to access or work on property owned by Sixth Avenue Center during construction. Details on the project location and scope are not yet public.

👥 Counterparty: Sixth Avenue Center, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

World Games 2021 agreement amendment with Birmingham Foundation

City modifies its contract with the World Games organizing body to address changed conditions post-event. Details of the amendment are not specified in the item title.

👥 Counterparty: TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

World Games organizer agreement amended with foundation and IWGA

Changes to the City's World Games hosting agreement with TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation and the International World Games Association reflect evolving event requirements. Citizens funding or hosting the Games deserve to know how the terms have shifted.

👥 Counterparty: TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation; International World Games Association 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #23 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts equipment donation from Jefferson County Emergency Management Agenc

Birmingham receives equipment donation from JCEMA at no cost, potentially strengthening emergency response capacity.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City clears blighted building at 2328 South Park Drive for demolition

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and scheduled for removal. Demolition clears a blight hazard in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2328 South Park Drive aka 3 South Park Road, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 2309 South Park Terrace ordered demolished

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and clearing blight from the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2309 South Park Terrace aka 2333 South Park Terrace, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1336 3rd St. North ordered demolished

City is removing a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Property at 1336 3rd Street North will be cleared.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1336 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 6116 Grove Ave ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned building in the RC neighborhood, removing a public hazard and blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6116 Grove Avenue

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

Blighted building at 1123 Coosa Street ordered demolished

City removes unsafe structure designated a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted property and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1123 Coosa Street, Birmingham

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

City declares 3519 Avenue B unsafe, orders demolition

The building at 3519 Avenue B has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3519 Avenue B, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 832 51st Street, Ensley marked for demolition

City will tear down a condemned building identified as a public nuisance and safety hazard in the Ensley neighborhood. Removes a blighted structure from the community.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 832 - 51st Street Ensley, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2307 Avenue I, Ensley

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to remove blight from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2307 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1609 Avenue I slated for demolition

City will demolish a blighted structure in Ensley deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1609 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

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

Blighted building at 827 Washington Ave ordered demolished

City orders demolition of unsafe structure. Removes neighborhood blight and hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 827 Washington Avenue, Birmingham

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

407 4th Street building ordered demolished as unsafe

A condemned structure at 407 4th Street is cleared for removal, reducing blight and hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 407 - 4th Street Thomas, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 549–55th Pl South demolished

City removes a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 549 - 55th Place South, Birmingham

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

Building at 8017 3rd Avenue North declared unsafe, demolition ordered

City will demolish a blighted structure on 3rd Avenue North. Removal of unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and opens land for potential redevelopment or green space.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8017 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 426 4th Ave S

The city is tearing down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 426 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3211 Avenue C

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3211 Avenue C, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1313 19th Place S.W.

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blight hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1313 - 19th Place S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 1850 Madison Avenue to be demolished

City will demolish a blighted building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a neighborhood hazard and clearing the property for redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1850 Madison Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1842 Madison Ave S.W. ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1842 Madison Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

6008 Court O declared unsafe; city orders demolition

Building at 6008 Court O will be demolished after city determination it poses a public hazard. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6008 Court O, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8032 4th Avenue North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition to remove blight and address safety hazard in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8032 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $12,378 for unsafe building demolition at 3104 24th St No

City completed demolition of an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner for the $12,378 cost. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when the city removes hazardous buildings.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 3104 - 24th Street North 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3104 - 24th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,936 for demolition at 1536 Cotton Avenue

Property owner at 1536 Cotton Avenue will be assessed $3,936 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The cost will become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1536 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $1K

Special assessment: $1,062.53 charge for demolition at 1443 Miles St, Dolomite

Property owner at 1443 Miles Street must pay $1,062.53 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1443 Miles Street, Dolomite, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,090 for demolition at 120 16th Ave N

Owner of an unsafe building at 120 16th Avenue North will be billed $5,090.40 to cover the city's demolition costs, which must be paid or could lead to a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 120 - 16th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,337 demolition cost billed to 1028 Coosa Street

Property owner at 1028 Coosa Street now owes the city $10,337.18 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is placed as a special tax against the property and could affect the owner's ability to sell or refinance.

👥 Counterparty: N/A 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1028 Coosa Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

City assesses $8,677 demolition cost on 27th Street property

Property owner at 1501 27th Street North will be billed for demolition of an unsafe building. The city recovered the $8,677 cost through a special assessment rather than absorbing it from the general fund.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1501 - 27th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost charged to property: 303 67th Street North

Property owner at 303 67th Street North is being charged $3,388.08 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 303 - 67th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,446 demolition cost to property at 1272 Avenue L

Property owner will be charged $4,446 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1272 Avenue L, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City recovers $5,600 demolition cost from 16th Street property

City charges property owner for emergency demolition of unsafe building at 1334 16th Street North. Cost recovery helps fund blight removal citywide.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1334 - 16th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $5,394 demolition cost from Ensley property owner

City charges property owner at 525–16th Street for emergency demolition of unsafe building. Fee covers public safety costs for removing the structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 525 - 16th Street Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Emergency demolition: Property owner billed $4,734 for unsafe building

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 1630–15th Avenue North and is recovering the $4,734 cost from the property owner through a special assessment. Property owners may face similar bills if buildings on their land are deemed emergency hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1630 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Property removed from weed abatement list: 9804 Virginianna Dr

A property on Virginianna Drive is being removed from the city's special assessment for noxious weed abatement, ending the property owner's obligation to pay this fee.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 9804 Virginianna Dr

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $700

City pays $700 to Leon May Sr. and Patrick May Sr. for Belview Heights construct

Routine payment to property owners for temporary construction work on Belview Heights Gateway infrastructure project (Pike Road to 40th Street, Ensley).

👥 Counterparty: Leon May, Sr. and Patrick May, Sr. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Pike Road to 40th Street, Ensley

· Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $371K

Police headquarters elevator repair awarded to Sherrod Construction for $371K

Building maintenance keeps police operations running smoothly. This elevator replacement ensures HQ accessibility for staff and public.

👥 Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Office Depot contract renewed for general office supplies, 1 year

City renews standing agreement with Office Depot for routine office supplies across all departments at negotiated unit prices.

👥 Counterparty: Office Depot, LLC. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 400 properties declared public nuisance

City moving to clear dangerous weeds from 400 blighted properties. Notices will be posted; owners have opportunity to comply or face city-led cleanup and cost recovery.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

Council hires BGrace Media for social media, videography at $12,578

City spending $12,578 on social media strategy and video services from single vendor. Contract goes to sole-source provider with no competitive bidding process.

👥 Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #70 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $28K

City hires Message Point Media for social media and videography ($27,988)

Birmingham spends $27,988 on social media strategies, community engagement, and video content. This sole-source contract shapes how the city communicates with residents online.

👥 Counterparty: Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Venue Agreement amended with TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation

City adjusts contract terms with the Park and Recreation Board and TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation to adapt venue operations after COVID-19.

👥 Counterparty: TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend HOME housing partnership agreement

City renews federal housing investment partnership with Central Alabama Housing Alliance, directing HOME grant funds to affordable housing development. Details of the amendment are not disclosed in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Central Alabama Housing Alliance 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #75 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $200K

City receives $200K emergency grant for homeless services

Federal funding supports shelter, housing, and services for people experiencing homelessness. Grant requires city council approval before money can be spent.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City increases funding for GCR consulting services under CDBG grant

Expands Community Development Block Grant work focused on neighborhood improvement and economic development. Specific impact on residents depends on which projects GCR is consulting on.

👥 Counterparty: GCR, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #77 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes land for temporary construction easement (0.037 acres)

City will use eminent domain to take private property for construction access. Property owner(s) will be entitled to fair-market compensation, but the taking is permanent for right-of-way purposes.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement

· Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 309 Killough Drive

Blighted structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 309 Killough Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $3,272 for demolition of unsafe building at 1400 - 36th Av

Owner of the property at 1400 - 36th Ave N will be charged $3,272 through a special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This is a common tool to recover demolition expenses from blighted property owners.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1400 - 36th Avenue North 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1400 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #81 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City recovers demolition cost from 36th Ave property

Unsafe building at 1406–36th Avenue North was demolished; the $7,778 cost is now a special assessment against the property owner. This recovers public spending on blight removal.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1406 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,463 for building demolition

Property owner at 1500 Hibernian Street must pay for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessments like this recover city expenses for public safety interventions.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1500 Hibernian Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1500 Hibernian Street, Birmingham