Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these i

Off-premise beer and wine license for Balance Wine on 2nd Avenue

Balance Wine, LLC seeks permission to sell beer and wine at 2805 2nd Avenue South. Council will hear public comment on the application.

Liquor license: The Victory Garden, LLC for The Mustard Club

The Mustard Club at 2829 2nd Avenue South seeks approval to serve beer, wine, and spirits. License approval determines whether the business can operate as a full-service restaurant.

Liquor license approved for Village Bar & Grill at 873 Dennison Ave SW

Pyramid Lib, LLC's application to operate a restaurant retail liquor license at this Dennison Avenue location is approved. Residents can provide feedback on the licensed establishment's operations.

Liquor license application: The Bridge International at 525 Huffman Road

The Bridge International seeks a special retail liquor license for The Link venue. The Council will hear from the applicant and any interested residents before voting.

Little Donkey Taqueria gets license for Kulture City Race Nov. 22

Food vendor approved for special events retail license at the Kulture City Race in Powell Avenue parking lot. This allows the vendor to serve food at the November 22 event.

Adventure Charter Service gets operating permit for bus service

Adventure Charter Service is authorized to operate charter buses in Birmingham. New transit operators expand available transportation options for residents and businesses.

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.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to 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.

Inoperable vehicle abatement; removal costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and properties; costs are billed to the registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost.

City to remove inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

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.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Inoperable vehicle removed; costs billed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from residential or commercial property and charges the registered owner for removal costs.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles on streets and property create safety and blight concerns. Removal costs are assessed to the registered owner.

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are billed to the registered vehicle owner.

City receives $137.8K state grant for recycling program

Planning and Engineering receives ADEM funding to support recycling initiatives. Strengthens the city's environmental and waste-management capacity.

City budgets $8M federal rail-safety grant for transportation

Federal funding improves rail infrastructure and safety across Birmingham. The grant—no local tax dollars—supports the Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement program.

City shifts $250K to grants-match fund for fiscal 2026

Budget amendment redirects general-fund money to strengthen the city's ability to match grant funding, helping secure external dollars for city projects.

City Attorney gets $920K for neighborhood revitalization work

Council allocates $920,429 to the Office of the City Attorney for neighborhood revitalization efforts in fiscal year 2026. This spending targets blight reduction and community recovery in Birmingham neighborhoods.

City commits $1.8M federal grant to upgrade transportation infrastructure

Federal Carbon Reduction Program funds will improve local transportation systems. Project details and neighborhood impact to be confirmed at implementation.

Budget amendment: $450K shifted to grants-match fund

Reallocates general fund dollars to cover matching requirements for grants. Doesn't directly change resident services or costs, but enables the city to pursue grant funding.

Budget: Transfer $2K from Tuxedo Neighborhood to general fund

Redirects $2,000 away from Tuxedo neighborhood association programs to the city's general operating fund.

Budget amendment: $200 transfer from South Titusville fund

Redirects $200 from the South Titusville Neighborhood Association's budget allocation to the general fund. A routine reallocation among neighborhood spending accounts.

City approves deal with Birmingham Legion for 2025–2026 soccer games

Birmingham Legion will host USL professional soccer games in the city over the next two years, boosting local sports tourism and community engagement.

City pays Landscape Source $224 for landscaping purchase

Routine vendor payment for landscaping materials or services from city general funds.

City backs NCAA Birmingham Bowl football game with ESPN

Birmingham hosts a major college football postseason game, bringing national visibility, tourism revenue, and economic activity to the city. The game is scheduled for December.

$1,500/year per neighborhood for electronic notification services

Funds neighborhood notification system to alert residents about local issues and updates. Applies to all neighborhoods citywide.

City buys 4 A-frame message board signs for $612

City spends $612 from general fund on A-frame signs for announcements.

City spends $500 for 50 yard signs and frames

Routine purchase from general funds for promotional or informational signage.

City approves $320 purchase of tape and supplies

Routine office and maintenance supplies. Part of standard municipal operations spending.

City settles workers' compensation claim

City will pay out general-fund money to resolve a workers' compensation dispute. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

City settles workers' comp claim with Planning Department employee

Settlement resolves workplace injury claim filed by city employee; terms protect public funds and close litigation.

City settles Breana Young lawsuit

The City resolves a legal claim brought by Breana Young and others through settlement. Details of the settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in this item.

Settlement approval: N.M. v. City of Birmingham

City settles litigation with N.M. The terms and cost are not disclosed in the agenda item.

City renews weed-abatement tax collection with Jefferson County

Blighted properties with overgrown weeds will continue to be flagged for cleanup. Costs are collected by the county tax office and charged to property owners.

Weed abatement: property at 9036 9th Ave North removed from special assessment

One property is removed from the city's weed-abatement cost recovery program. Owners of the affected property will no longer face a special assessment for cleanup work.

Council awards $48.4K contract to repair 20th Street sidewalk pavers

Sidewalk repairs on 20th Street improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in the area. Work goes to lowest bidder Carr Development, LLC.

Council approves awards and gifts purchase from 4Imprint

City buys trophies, awards, and corporate gifts through a no-bid contract with 4Imprint. Dollar amount not disclosed in this consent item.

Fire Department buys new recruit rescue equipment for $17,828

Birmingham Fire Department gets new rescue gear for recruits, purchased sole-source from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Mississippi.

City buys $10,560 traffic control equipment from General Traffic Equipment

General Traffic Equipment supplies equipment for the Transportation Department to manage city traffic safety and flow.

BPD fleet upgrade: 30 hybrid Camrys from Limbaugh Motors, $862K

Police department gets fuel-efficient patrol vehicles. Investment improves operational readiness and reduces long-term fuel costs for the city.

Fire Department buys 4 PPE decontamination units for $204K

Fire crews get safer equipment to clean hazardous materials from protective gear. Units help prevent chemical and biological exposure on the job.

City buys storage cabinet from Strickland Paper for $969

Routine purchase of office equipment for city IT operations using general fund dollars.

Council approves expense accounts for elected officials

City leadership's spending from public funds becomes public record. This vote confirms which officials claimed reimbursement and for what.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval covers itemized claims submitted by staff.

Reimburses city employees for advanced expenses

City employees get reimbursed from the general fund for out-of-pocket costs they incurred on city business.