Regular City Council Meeting

Magic City Coffee Roasters gets beer/wine license transfer

Red Cat CoffeeHouse at 2901 2nd Avenue South can now serve alcohol, bringing a new beverage option to the neighborhood.

Babalu Lakeview LLC: liquor license transfer approved for 7th Ave South

Babalu restaurant at 2808 7th Avenue South gains the right to serve wine, beer, and spirits. License transfers require public notice and city approval.

Restaurant liquor license for 12th Avenue Bar and Grill

Council votes on whether 4-Way Entertainment2 LLC can serve beer, wine, and spirits at 3200 12th Avenue North. Public comment is heard on the application.

Four Season LLC seeks Lounge Retail Liquor license at 301 A Commons Drive

New lounge retail liquor license in your neighborhood. Council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to approve.

Vapor Wave LLC applies for Club Liquor License at 620 27th St S

Vapor Wave LLC seeks a license to serve alcohol at 620 27th Street South. Council will hear the application and any public objections or support.

Nuisance abatement: City assesses cleanup costs on blighted properties

City removes blight from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing a lien on the parcels. Neighbors benefit from improved neighborhood conditions.

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.

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.

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.

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

Budget amendment: NAF transfers $100 from Bush Hills, Belview Heights

Small reallocation of neighborhood capital funds. Redistributes $100 from two neighborhoods' reserves, likely consolidating projects or addressing shortfalls.

Fire department gets $258K federal grant for 2016 staffing

Federal SAFER grant funds emergency response capacity for the Fire Department in fiscal 2016. Money supports payroll and staffing levels to maintain adequate fire and emergency services.

City shifts $479,794 between fire, mayor's office budgets

Budget amendment reallocates grant-match funds within city departments for fiscal year 2020. No direct impact on residents.

Budget amendment: $661K shifted to Fund 102C

General Fund redirects $661,000 from Fire supplies to another fund. The transfer's impact depends on what Fund 102C funds—residents should know if this affects fire readiness or other public services.

City spends $292,605 on Children's Hospital per incentive agreement

Occupational tax revenue of nearly $293,000 redirected to TCH as part of a city incentive deal. This spending commitment is routed through the consent agenda with no public hearing.

$25K moved from Arlington West End to Woodward Park neighborhood fund

Neighborhood improvement dollars shift between two areas: $25,000 leaves Arlington West End projects and goes to Woodward Park. Local residents in these neighborhoods see direct impact on which community improvements get funded.

Budget amendment redirects $427,600 from Crossplex Courts to track repairs and n

Capital improvement funds shift from one recreation facility to maintenance of athletic track and natatorium. Affects prioritization of city sports infrastructure spending.

Capital budget amended: $169K from land banking redirected

City is shifting funds away from residential land banking and infrastructure support—priorities that help stabilize neighborhoods. The exact use of redirected money isn't specified in the item title.

Police Department gets $300,871 federal grant for public safety

Federal Justice Assistance Grant funds public safety operations and equipment for Birmingham police. The city is allocating the full 2019 award to support law enforcement services.

Sole-source: City awards $8,500 contract to Clark Holdings, LLC

City commits $8,500 in public funds to Clark Holdings without competitive bidding. Goods and services not specified in available description.

Council approves $3,000 grant to Greater New Antioch Community Development

City commits $3,000 to support community development work in the New Antioch neighborhood.

City approves $359.16 payment to Birmingham Board of Education

Routine payment to school board for goods or services. Specific items not detailed in agenda.

Council buys microwave oven for Ensley Library ($300)

Equipment upgrade for community library. Spending comes from general fund.

City approves $70 for two Block Watch signs in Fairview

Fairview residents get neighborhood safety signage funded by their association. Small investment helps deter crime and build community visibility.

Council approves $250 goods agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City commits $250 to supply goods to the school board under state procurement rules.

City spends $500 with Birmingham Public Library

Routine city payment to the public library from general funds. The specific goods or services are not detailed in the agenda item.

City approves $2,000 payment to Birmingham Board of Education

Routine vendor payment to the school board from general funds.

City spends $500 for portable PA system from Roosevelt fund

Roosevelt Neighborhood Association funds support community event equipment and services.

Council urges Mayor to back automated speeding cameras at state

City wants state approval to deploy speed-enforcement cameras on local streets. Could reduce speeding-related injuries in neighborhoods.

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution determining that the Birmingham Bowl Football Game, pre and postgame presentation(s), receptions, and entertainment which will take place on and around December 26, 2019 through January 4, 2020 for the general public at Legio

CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution determining that the activities and events which will take place on or around December 8th through 20th for the general public at public locations within District 5 are a part of the holiday season and that any activities and

City pays $988 tax interest to state on Belview Heights parcel

City is settling a tax debt on a property in Belview Heights Gateway. This payment clears the interest owed to Alabama, moving the parcel toward possible recovery or sale.

Council awards wireless service contract to AT&T Mobility

City departments will use AT&T's wireless services and equipment under a state master agreement through September 2020. Covers phone, data, and connectivity needs across multiple municipal operations.

City pays $3,456 to Quick Motors for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department settles wreck damage claim on city fleet vehicle. Routine maintenance spend from general fund.

City pays $1,335 to Quick Motors for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department vehicle wreck repair charged to general fund. Routine city maintenance expense on consent agenda.

City pays $865.60 to Tucker Paint and Body Shop for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle repair from general fund. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet.

City pays Tucker Paint $3,456 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department gets vehicle 174301 back on the road after wreck damage. Routine fleet maintenance funded from general budget.

Council approves $324.88 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Office staff

City reimburses Senior Director Denise Gilmore for November 2019 travel to Atlanta. Routine expense approval on consent agenda.

City reimburses LGBTQ Liaison $1,921 for Dallas trip expenses

Mayor's Office employee attended a January conference in Dallas; city covers travel and related costs from general fund.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees submit itemized spending for reimbursement from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can recover legitimate business expenses incurred on city business.

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses paid out of pocket. Funds come from the general fund.

Mayor authorized to execute agreement with AHSAA, GBCVB, BJCC

City partners with state athletic association and tourism/civic center authorities on an unspecified initiative affecting conventions, events, or athletic competitions in Birmingham.

City accepts EPA grant (amount not disclosed)

Federal environmental funding helps support city projects, but the lack of disclosed grant amount and project details limits citizen visibility into how this money will be spent.

Council approves $3,500 agreement with Space One Eleven, Inc.

City spending decision on rubber-stamp consent. Space One Eleven, Inc. is a social enterprise supporting creative entrepreneurs and startups in Birmingham.