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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
44
20 consent · 24 regular
Votes
15
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.6M
5 items with amounts

Executive Summary

The Council authorized the Mayor to execute an emergency contract with Russo Corporation for $539,511.46 to repair critical storm drainage damage and restore the affected roadway, and approved spending up to $1,000,000 to provide supplemental nutrition assistance to elderly residents under state law. The Council also set a public hearing for December 9, 2025, to consider rezoning a property from Multiple Dwelling District to Light Manufacturing District (Case ZAC2025-00013), a change that would open the site to industrial uses. In addition, the Council handled 7 budget items, 6 public safety matters, 3 zoning items, 2 routine contracts, 1 appointment, 1 grant, 1 public works item, and several other consent agenda actions.

Adopted
Roll call

Votes (15)

passed #1373 official minutes · high
Re: #4. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1374 official minutes · high
Re: #10. STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approv… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1376 official minutes · high
Re: #4. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1377 official minutes · high
Re: #32. ITEM 7. A Resolution approving the renewal of the term of a Lease Agreement dated October 29, 2015, between The Medical … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1378 official minutes · high
Re: #33. ITEM 8. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 970-25, adopted by the Council June 17, 2025, exercising the City's option … resolution number · 90%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1379 official minutes · high
Re: #35. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance, pursuant to §23-1-112, Code of Alabama and Alabama Act 1969-916, authorizing the Mayor to exec… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1380 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1381 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1382 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1383 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1384 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1385 official minutes · high
Re: #38. CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an emergency contract with Russo Corporation, Birmingham… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1386 official minutes · high
Re: #39. CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Triple Point Industries, LLC, Bessemer, Alabama, for w… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1387 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (24)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Anthony C. Jelks, Pastor, Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Anthony C. Jelks, Pastor, Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Brian Gunn
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 6, 8, 13, 20, 27, 2025
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 3, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - December 2025
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense reimbursement for city officials

Sets approved spending for job-related expenses by an appointed and elected official. Citizens can track how public funds reimburse official activities.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Medical Clinic lease extended 10 years through 2035

City renews its lease with BBH PBMC for the Medical Clinic, locking in clinic operations at the same location for another decade. Affects continuity of primary healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured Birmingham residents.

Counterparty: BBH PBMC, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City to collect weed-abatement costs through tax bill

Property owners can now pay weed-abatement charges on their Jefferson County tax bills rather than through separate invoices, simplifying the collection process.

Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City signs interlocal agreement with ALDOT

This agreement allows the city and Alabama Department of Transportation to coordinate on road and transportation projects. Details on specific projects or funding are not yet public.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.0M

Council sets aside $1M for senior nutrition programs

Expands meal support for elderly residents on fixed incomes. Helps seniors afford adequate nutrition and maintain health.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute intergovernmental agreement

Council is empowering the Mayor to sign a formal agreement with another government entity. The specific terms and partner agency are unclear from the title, but these agreements typically affect city services or revenue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Zoning change from residential to light manufacturing (Case

A property currently zoned for apartments or condos may be rezoned for factories or warehouses. The December 9 public hearing is your chance to comment on whether light manufacturing belongs in this area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2025-12-09
· Item number:Item #41 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change on annexed territory

City is rezoning territory it plans to annex. Public hearing December 9 lets residents comment on what zoning rules will apply to the new area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: December 9, 2025
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (20)

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

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