Regular City Council Meeting

Weed abatement: Special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face fines to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected lots.

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive a special tax bill to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from city-declared blighted parcels. The assessment amount depends on the specific properties involved and cleanup scope.

Weed abatement: special assessments set for blighted properties

City is charging property owners for mandatory weed removal on blighted lots. Affected owners will receive bills tied to the original 2016 declaration.

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will face new tax charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Non-payment can result in a lien on the property.

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City imposes costs on property owners for clearing noxious weeds on blighted land. Owners must pay or face liens against their property.

Special weed-abatement assessment set against properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments for abatement costs. Property owners will receive notice of the assessment and have a chance to be heard.

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.

Tyler Technologies: 3-year software support agreement for New World

City extends maintenance contract for New World software without competitive bidding (sole-source). Dollar amount and funding source not disclosed in agenda item.

City funds community outreach: $7,500 agreement with The Links Foundation

The city is spending $7,500 on community outreach services and exhibitions through a sole-source agreement with The Links Foundation, a community organization.

City awards $10K sole-source contract to Urban Impact, Inc.

City commits $10,000 in general funds to Urban Impact, Inc. for unspecified goods or services under sole-source procurement rules.

City approves $800 contract with Tailored Fitness, LLC

Sole-source purchase from Tailored Fitness using general fund dollars. Citizens deserve visibility into who receives city money and for what goods or services.

City approves public funding for Magic City Holiday Parade

Birmingham will use public funds to support the Magic City Holiday Parade on December 8 at City Hall and Linn Park, a city-sponsored holiday event for residents.

City spends $10K to support Rosa Parks Day events

Birmingham honors Rosa Parks' legacy with a week of December activities. Funds support public events celebrating civil rights history.

CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution determining that the holiday activities and events which will take place on or around November 18th through 27th and December 9th through 23rd for the general public at public locations within District 2 serve public purposes

District #5 cleanup day gets funding authorization

City funds neighborhood cleanup event in District #5 on December 7, 2019, partnering with officers, leaders, and residents to improve local streets and public spaces.

City dedicates holiday season to public celebrations and events

Formalizes city support for November–December public activities and events during the holiday season, signaling commitment to community gathering and celebration.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the holiday activities and events which will take place on or around November 18th through 27th and December 9th through 23rd for the general public at public locations within District 7 serve public purposes

CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution determining that the holiday activities and events which will take place on or around November 18th through 27th and December 9th through 23rd for the general public at public locations within District 9 serve public purposes

Council approves $3,900 landscaping contract with T/U Landscape Service

City commits $3,900 to landscaping maintenance services at $325/month. Standard municipal vendor payment for grounds upkeep.

City spends $1,000 on East Lake holiday social

Council approves funding for the East Lake neighborhood's annual holiday gathering and food service.

City funds $1,597 street signs for Echo Highlands

Echo Highlands gets new street signage to improve neighborhood wayfinding and appearance. Spending approved through routine consent agenda process.

Fairview neighborhood gets $200 for trash containers

Fairview residents get new trash containers funded by neighborhood special tax revenue. Improves waste management and neighborhood appearance in the area.

City buys 6 "No Dumping" signs for Hooper City area

Anti-dumping signage in Hooper City helps combat illegal trash disposal, a public nuisance that degrades neighborhoods and can pose health risks.

Library gets $2,500 for new printer at Inglenook branch

Inglenook Library receives funding for equipment upgrade. Improves printing and copying services for patrons.

City spends $400 on neighborhood meeting announcement signs

Funds support neighborhood associations in broadcasting meeting times and locations to residents.

Special assessment: Property owner billed $3,624 for building demolition

Owner of 3165 - 46th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The $3,624 charge will be assessed against the property.

City charges $7,449 demolition cost to 1424 33rd Ave N property owner

Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when buildings become unsafe. This $7,449 charge will be assessed against the 1424 33rd Avenue North property as a special lien.

Special assessment: $3,284.80 for demolition at 3519-3rd St West

Property owner at 3519-3rd Street West is being charged $3,284.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

City recovers $18,935 demolition cost from property owner at 4804 Lewisburg Road

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This special assessment ensures taxpayers aren't left covering demolition expenses.

City recovers $6,882 demolition cost from property at 420 35th Ct W

Unsafe building demolished; cost charged to property owner. Part of ongoing effort to clear blighted structures from neighborhood.

Special assessment: $2,986 for demolition of unsafe building at 129 - 37th Ave W

Property owner at 129 - 37th Avenue West will be billed $2,986 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land. This is a lien against the property until paid.

Special assessment: $7,726.52 for demolition at 3412 18th Street North

Property owner will be billed $7,726.52 to recover city costs for tearing down an unsafe building. Special assessments are liens placed on property and must be paid before sale or refinance.

City assesses $8,062 demolition cost to 40th Court West property

Property owner at 17-40th Court West will be billed $8,062.12 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

Property owner billed $5,009.80 for demolition at 2856 40th Avenue North

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the cost by assessing the property owner. The owner will owe this amount as a special charge on their property tax bill.

City assesses $4,237 demolition cost to 4837 30th Street North

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The $4,237 charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Property owner billed $7,336 for demolition at 3517 19th St N

The city recovered demolition costs by charging the property owner $7,336 for removing an unsafe structure. Property owners are liable for demolition expenses when buildings become hazardous.

City assesses property owner $3,069 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 1213–21st Avenue North must pay demolition costs that the city covered to remove an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.

Special assessment: $3,093 for demolition at 3920 28th Street North

Property owner at 3920 28th Street North will be charged $3,093.20 to recover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building.

City recovers $12,008 demolition cost from blighted property owner

Property owner at 431 4th Court West will be billed $12,008.40 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Reduces blight and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

City charges property owner $14,562 for unsafe building demolition

Property at 820 6th Street West was demolished as unsafe; the owner is now billed for the full cost through a special assessment.

City assesses $12,338 demolition cost to property owner at 506 8th Ct W

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Weed abatement: 1649 Fulton Ave removed from special assessment

Property at 1649 Fulton Ave is no longer subject to the city's weed-abatement fee. The owner will stop paying the special assessment for noxious weed removal.

Council awards audio-visual contract to B&H Foto & Electronics

City approves a vendor contract for audio-visual equipment and services under a multi-jurisdiction purchasing agreement. This is routine city procurement on the consent agenda.

Bid renewal: Pioneer Manufacturing for synthetic turf paint

City renews supply contract for sports-field and turf-maintenance paint. Unit pricing locked in for one year.

City awards safety-work shoes contract to Hayes Shoes

City departments get standardized safety footwear through competitive bidding. Contract covers one year of procurement for employee safety equipment.

City awards safety-shoe contract to Safety Shoe Distributors

City departments gain reliable access to work boots and safety shoes through a competitive 1-year contract.

City pays Jefferson County Health Dept $591.50 for food permits

Renewal of food safety permits for Arlington House ensures the facility meets county health standards. This is routine regulatory compliance.

City pays $2,560 to Probate Judge for demolition assessments

Payment funds assessments that help identify blighted properties eligible for demolition, part of the city's effort to address abandonment and decay.

City approves $70K automotive parts purchase from Advance Auto Parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance supplies; routed through national cooperative purchasing program to reduce costs.

City buys $350K in tires from Bridgestone Americas/Southern Tire Mart

Public Works spends $350,000 on vehicle tires (passenger, light/medium truck, off-road) to maintain city fleet operations.

City approves $200K tire repair contract with Southern Tire Mart

Equipment Management Department gets tire repair services for city fleet vehicles from Bridgestone Americas Tires. Routine maintenance spending funded from general budget.

City buys $38.8K protective gear from Gulf States Distributors

Birmingham purchases advanced body armor, helmets, and related safety equipment through competitive state bidding. Strengthens law enforcement protective capabilities.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $1,683 for vehicle 144367 repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair on city vehicle 144367. General fund covers cost.

City pays Quick Motors $3,692.85 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department uses general city funds to repair a municipal vehicle after wreck damage. This is routine operational spending on vehicle maintenance.

City pays Quick Motors $272 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department wreck repair on city vehicle. Routine maintenance spending.

City spends $25K on automotive parts via Iron City Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases vehicle parts through sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet vehicles.

Council approves $319.96 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Office staff

Reimburses Earl Hilliard, Jr. for government business travel to Jackson, Alabama in November 2019.

City spends $25K on automotive parts via Iron City Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases vehicle parts through sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet vehicles.

Council approves $319.96 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Office staff

Reimburses Earl Hilliard, Jr. for government business travel to Jackson, Alabama in November 2019.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

Approve city employee expense reimbursements

City employees submit itemized expense accounts for approval and reimbursement from the general fund. This routine consent item ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Authorizes reimbursement of out-of-pocket work expenses for city employees from the general fund.

159 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City is clearing dangerous weeds from 159 abandoned or neglected properties across Birmingham. This removes fire hazards and improves neighborhood safety.