Regular City Council Meeting- Night Meeting 5:00 Pre- Council

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, places lien on properties

City clears weeds and blight from neglected properties and charges owners cleanup costs as a property lien. Owners who don't maintain properties will see their tax bills increase.

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.

AmeriCorps VISTA grant funds set aside for Mayor's Office

City dedicates $455K in federal grant funds to support AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers serving in the Mayor's Office, expanding community service capacity.

Budget amendment: $49,244 from Mayor's Office to capital improvements

City reallocates nearly $50K in unspent grant-match funds to Capital Improvement Fund 102, likely freeing up Mayor's Office budget for other priorities.

City authorizes transit services agreement with BJCTA

Mayor gains authority to finalize a transit services deal with BJCTA to operate fixed and paratransit routes throughout Birmingham. Details on service scope, funding, and route coverage are not yet public.

City buys 4 community meeting signs for $500

City will purchase signs to advertise monthly meetings to residents, using $500 in general funds.

Highland Park: $4,568 for trees, shrubs, and mulch

City spending to upgrade landscaping and greenery at Highland Park. Improves park aesthetics and public space quality for neighborhood residents.

City authorizes $5,000 agreement with Birmingham Zoo, Inc.

The city is committing $5,000 to an agreement with the Birmingham Zoo. The truncated description doesn't specify the purpose—whether it's for operations support, facility use, educational programming, or another service.

City recognizes Academy of Civic Engagement as public-purpose beneficiary

Designates the Academy of Civic Engagement as a qualified recipient of city funds under Birmingham Code 3-1-7, clearing the way for future public spending on civic education and community engagement programs.

City spends $7,500 on Strategic Plan Public Update Event

The city will allocate public funds to promote the Strategic Plan through a December 3, 2019 public event. This uses tax dollars for a planning communication initiative.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4328 Greenwood Street

Condemned building at 4328 Greenwood Street will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

Building at 2882 40th Ave North deemed unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe structure at this address will be demolished. Removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2025 32nd Ave N

Unsafe structure at 2025 32nd Avenue North will be torn down to reduce blight and eliminate a public safety hazard in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6904 Higdon Road

Unsafe structure at 6904 Higdon Road will be torn down. Removal of blighted properties improves neighborhood safety and clears the path for future development or land recovery.

Unsafe building at 835 Washington Ave ordered demolished

City will demolish a blighted structure on Washington Avenue, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment.

City declares 810 Washington Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

A blighted building at 810 Washington Avenue is being demolished to remove a public safety hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

221 Kappa Avenue demolished as unsafe, public nuisance

Unsafe building at 221 Kappa Avenue will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1136–2nd St West

Condemned structure will be torn down, removing a blighted property and public hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 9424 8th Ave North ordered demolished

City orders demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Property removal helps clear blight from neighborhoods.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 704 Antwerp Ave

City declares property a public hazard and will tear it down, removing blight from the neighborhood and opening the parcel for future reuse or stabilization.

Demolition order: Unsafe building at 1415 23rd Street North

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Removes blighted property and addresses safety hazards.

City awards Heavy Duty Truck Parts contract to Kenworth of Birmingham

City secures competitive pricing for essential vehicle maintenance parts used in municipal operations and fleet upkeep.

City awards Heavy Duty Truck Parts contract to Kenworth of Birmingham

City secures competitive pricing for essential vehicle maintenance parts used in municipal operations and fleet upkeep.

City renews heavy-duty truck parts contract with Kenworth of Birmingham

Keeps city vehicles and equipment maintained through competitive renewal of parts supply agreement. Supports ongoing operations of city services relying on heavy-duty trucks.

Truck parts renewal: Kurt's Truck & Parts Co. for Heavy Duty parts

City continues purchasing Heavy Duty truck parts through competitive bid renewal. Affects city vehicle maintenance costs and fleet availability.

Council awards truck parts contract to Kurt's Truck & Parts Co.

City approves ongoing purchase agreement for heavy-duty truck parts at pre-negotiated unit prices. Ensures fleet maintenance supplies are available as needed.

Public Works buys $10,746 drain cleaning machine from Noland

City spends $10,746 in general funds for equipment to maintain Birmingham's storm drains and sewer lines. Sole-source purchase from local vendor.

Council approves $240 auto repair payment to Quick Motors

City vehicle 938381 gets wreck repair covered from the general fund. Routine equipment maintenance expense.

City pays $6,610 to State Industrial Products for car wash supplies

General fund spending on Central Stores inventory replenishment via sole-source purchase.

Council approves $18,556 in taxpayer refunds

City is returning $18,556 in overpaid taxes and fees to six residents or businesses. These refunds come from the general fund—meaning tax dollars already paid go back to their rightful owners.

City reimburses Deputy Chief Mitchell $4,657 for China trip

City funds travel expenses for Mayor's Office deputy chief who attended official business in Chengdu, China in August 2019.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff are paid back promptly for authorized costs.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be promptly reimbursed for purchases made on city business.

CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.