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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 · 76 agenda items · 12 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered an $8 million federal CRISI rail infrastructure grant appropriation for the Department of Transportation, two fiber-optic franchise agreements (with Lumos Fiber of Alabama and Uniti Fiber Gulfco LLC) granting use of city rights-of-way, and a $920,429 Neighborhood Revitalization Fund appropriation for the City Attorney's office. The council also weighed authorization for the Mayor to execute agreements with ESPN Productions to host the NCAA Birmingham Bowl and with Birmingham Legion FC for 2025–2026 home soccer games, approved settlement authority to the City Attorney for two lawsuits (Breana Young et al. and N.M. v. City of Birmingham), authorized roughly $862,455 for 30 Toyota Camry hybrid vehicles for the Birmingham Police Department, scheduled a December 2 public hearing on a QMU-D zoning map amendment, and considered reactivating the city's Tree Commission with a new regulatory framework for public trees. The council also handled 22 public safety items, 12 budget items, and numerous routine public works, licensing, and procurement matters.

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Votes (12)

passed #1409 official minutes · high
Re: #66. P ITEM 32. An Ordinance to revise and reactivate the City's Tree Commission and to further provide for and regulate the… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1410 official minutes · high
Re: #66. P ITEM 32. An Ordinance to revise and reactivate the City's Tree Commission and to further provide for and regulate the… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1411 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1412 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1413 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 57 items
  • [8] 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 named in vote
  • [9] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Balance Wine, LLC for an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be used at Balance Wine, 2805 2nd Avenue South, Suite 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested parties. ( named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of The Victory Garden, LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at The Mustard Club, 2829 2nd Avenue South, Suite 10, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of Pyramid Lib, LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at The Village Bar & Grill, 873 Dennison Avenue SW, Suite 121, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of The Bridge International for a Special Retail Liquor License 160 to be used at The Link, 525 Huffman Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35215, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by C named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of Little Donkey Taqueria, LLC for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Kulture City Race on November 22, 2025, in the Parking Lot of 1800 Powell Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 3 named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience to Adventure Charter Service, 85 Bagby Drive, Homewood, Alabama 35209, to be used in the operation of a Charter Bus upon the pu named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, an named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 23. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 25. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $8,000,000.00, to Birmingham Department of Transportation, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) G named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 27. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $920,429.38 to the Office of the City Attorney, for Neighborhood Revitalization. The funding source is named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Birmingham FC, LLC (Birmingham Legion), under which Birmingham Legion will host its 2025 and 2026 USL Home Soccer Games in the City and will promote the game of soccer and th named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ESPN Productions Inc., ("ESPN"), under which ESPN shall plan, implement, and host the NCAA Birmingham Bowl ("Birmingham Bowl") Football Game in Birmingham, Alabama on Decembe named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $320.00 for the purchase of one (1) roll of diamond grade tape and two (2) galvanized plan named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of The General Code of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the workers' compensation claim brought by a Birming named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of The General Code of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the workers' compensation claim brought by a Plannin named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the matter of Breana Young, et al v. City of Birmingham, et a named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of The General Code of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the matter of N. M. v. The City of Birmingham and G. named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 970-25, adopted by the Council June 17, 2025, exercising the City's option to have assessments for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to the Tax Collector of Jefferson County for collection w named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 979-25, adopted by the Council June 24, 2025, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 9036 9th Avenue North named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Carr Development, LLC, 8351 Kermit Johnson Road, Pinson, Alabama 35126, in the amount of $48,400.00, for 20th Street Sidewalk Brick Paver Repair located in Birmingham, this being the lowest named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to 4Imprint, Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the purchase of awards, trophies, design and engraving services, and corporate gift and recognition products, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving payment to Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc., Horn Lake, Mississippi, in the amount of $17,828.00, for new recruit fire fighter rescue equipment, for the City of Birmingham Fire Department, in accordance with named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving payment to General Traffic Equipment, Newburgh, New York, in the amount of $10,560.00, for the purchase of traffic control equipment, for the City of Birmingham Transportation Department, in accordance with Section named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving payment to Limbaugh Motors, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of twenty (20) 2025 Toyota Camry LE Hybrids (Assorted Colors for BPD) in the amount of $28,748.51 each, ten (10) 2025 Toyota Camry LE Hybrids (Gray/Silv named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving payment to North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc., Decatur, Alabama, in the amount of $203,996.00, for the purchase of four (4) PPE decontamination and cleaning units, for the City of Birmingham Fire Department, named in vote
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of one (1) storage cabinet, in the amount of $969.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Informati named in vote
  • [61] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. named in vote
  • [62] CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [63] CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [64] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 24. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $137,837.00, to Planning, Engineering and Permits from Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Recycling Fund consent default
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 26. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $250,000.00 from Finance, Grants Match and appropriating $250,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 036 Grants Match, consent default
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 28. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $1,800,000.00 to Transportation, Alabama Department of Transportation and Federal Carbon Reduction Program (CRPBH) to upgrad consent default
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 29. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $450,000.00 from Finance, Grants Match and appropriating $450,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 036 Grants Match, consent default
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 30. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $2,000.00 from Tuxedo Neighborhood Association and appropriating $2,000.00 to Transfer to Fund 001 General consent default
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 31. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $200.00 from South Titusville Neighborhood Association and appropriating $200.00 to Transfer to Fund 001 Ge consent default
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Landscape Source, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $224.00 for the purchase and delivery of consent default
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, pursuant to §36-25A-3, Code of Alabama, 1975, to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,500.00 per neighborhood, per calendar year, for the authorized services to be used to electronically notify neighb consent default
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $612.00 for the purchase of four (4) A-frame message board signs to be used to announce Ga consent default
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the purchase of fifty (50) corrugated plastic yard signs and H-wire frames to consent default
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1414 official minutes · high
Re: #9. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1415 official minutes · high
Re: #67. P ITEM 33. An Ordinance approving a Fiber Optics Franchise Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Alabama, LLC, under which the … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1416 official minutes · high
Re: #68. P ITEM 34. An Ordinance approving a Fiber Optic Franchise Agreement with Uniti Fiber Gulfco LLC under which the City wi… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1417 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1418 official minutes · high
Re: #9. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1419 official minutes · high
Re: #70. ITEM 49. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority of the City of Birming… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #1420 official minutes · high
Re: #73. P ITEM 62. A Resolution setting a public hearing December 2, 2025, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND T… text similarity · 75%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSTAIN Tate · ABSENT
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Regular Agenda (19)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Bishop George Whitlock III, Senior Pastor, The Vine Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor J. T. Moore
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (57)

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

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