Southtown Development expands the public right-of-way along 24th Street South, creating space for future street or utility improvements in this growing neighborhood.
City tests new recycling service provider through competitive bid process. Details on cost and program rollout not yet available in public record.
New permit system regulates e-scooters, e-bikes, and rental devices operating in Birmingham. Establishes safety standards and operating zones for residents.
Grayson Park moves forward with a major renovation after a rebid process. This award caps funding for the second phase of park improvements.
Public hearing on March 17, 2020 will decide whether to surrender about 1.5 acres of city streets to private developer Tom E. Stevens. Vacating streets can unlock property development but removes public right-of-way.
City commits $160,045 from bond funds toward East Precinct facility upgrades, improving police operations in that district.
Birmingham is creating new regulations for ride-sharing, home-sharing, and other peer-to-peer services. The rules set licensing standards and consumer protections for these growing platforms.
Grayson Park gets $157,000 in renovations through a competitive bid process. This is the second bidding round for the project.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
The Hangout Bham LLC receives approval to sell liquor at a new lounge location on 1st Avenue North. This affects zoning compliance and local licensing rules for the address.
Alabama Sports Council gets city approval to hold Hammerfest event March 14 on 2nd Avenue South between 27th and 34th Streets, with street closure and event permits in place.
Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can operate food concessions at Linn Park during the Magic City Art Connection event (April 24–26). Supports public events in the park.
Legion FC Concessions LLC gains permission to operate food and beverage sales at BBVA Compass Field during soccer matches and events.
City will remove overgrown vegetation and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs. Costs become liens on properties if unpaid.
City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle 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.
Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.
City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and properties; costs are billed to the registered owner.
Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.
Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.
City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from residential or commercial property and charges the registered owner for removal costs.
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.
City relies on Oak Hill Association to maintain cemetery grounds and remove weeds and standing water—a longstanding public health and aesthetics issue at Greenwood Cemetery.
City commits $128,403 to fund the Regional Planning Commission's planning and growth management services for fiscal year 2020. This supports long-range city planning and development coordination.
City corrects terms of long-standing software support contract with Tyler Technologies after discovering mutual mistake in original 2019 agreement.
City renews sole-source software support deal with Tyler Technologies for core financial management system. Ongoing cost unknown from public agenda.
Uptrust will test software designed to improve city operations through automated text analysis. The pilot's results will determine whether the city expands the tool to other departments.
The city is spending $250 from the general fund to purchase signs announcing meeting dates and times for the Jones Valley Neighborhood Association, helping residents stay informed about local community gatherings.
Roosevelt Neighborhood Association funding supports programming for seniors in the area.
City spends $2,499 on neighborhood banner hardware for South Roebuck-Roebuck Springs. Small routine expenditure.
City is committing public funds to support sports and tourism events over a two-week period. The events are deemed to serve a public purpose.
City pursues unpaid sales taxes from business operator. Assessment covers tax collection liability and penalties.
Owner Juanita F. Carter can now repair the condemned property. This clears the path to bring the blighted house back into use or prepare it for resale.
Property owner Triple G Holdings can now begin repairs on the condemned building at 2217 Avenue O. This moves the property toward rehabilitation and potential reuse.
Owner Triple G Holdings gets city approval to repair the condemned building at 1501 22nd Street, a step toward bringing the blighted property back into use and improving Ensley neighborhood conditions.
Property owner Triple G Holdings can now demolish or repair the vacant structure at 2205 Avenue O in Ensley, clearing a blighted site from the neighborhood.
Triple G Holdings receives city authorization to repair a blighted property at 2209 Avenue O in Ensley, a step toward bringing the abandoned or deteriorated structure back into use or removing it.
Property owner Malcolm Thomas can now repair the condemned house at 2806 Avenue G and bring it back into use, clearing the way for rehabilitation or resale.
Kennedy Dev Properties gains authority to repair a condemned building, clearing a path toward neighborhood stabilization and property recovery at this South Birmingham address.
Public safety personnel get reliable mobile communications for emergency response. Contract uses competitive bidding to control costs on an ongoing public safety expense.
Sole-source purchase of emergency medical supplies for firefighters and first-responder equipment. Amount is routine for fire safety operations.
Fire suppression systems at City Hall must work reliably to protect the building and everyone inside. This repair keeps the system operational.
Maintenance repair to keep the Crossplex operational for public use. Covers HVAC boiler service at the city facility.
Equipment Management Department restocks fleet maintenance supplies under an existing competitive contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
City fleet maintenance contract through cooperative purchasing program. Covers miscellaneous parts for city vehicles.
Routine spending on vehicle maintenance supplies under state master agreement. No direct resident impact.
City spends $100,000 on automotive parts through a state master agreement with no competitive bidding.
Councilor Hilliard attended a 2019 Air Conference in Denver, November 9-13. Taxpayers cover travel expenses for official city business.
Reimbursement for work-related travel and expenses by a city employee. Routine staff spending on consent agenda.
City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.
Employees who advance personal funds for city business get reimbursed from the general fund. This routine vote ensures out-of-pocket workers are made whole.
Properties with overgrown weeds pose fire, pest, and safety risks to nearby residents and neighborhoods. Notice will be posted on each property, typically triggering cleanup orders or city-led abatement.