School board officially approves $0 tax levy results from the special election, locking in funding levels for three districts.
These two leadership positions set the Council's agenda priorities and manage daily operations. The President chairs meetings and leads Council direction; the Pro-Tempore takes over in their absence.
A storage facility project on Richard Arrington Boulevard is on hold pending an appeal hearing. The outcome will determine whether Attic Plus Storage can move forward with construction at this location.
City partners with Ensley District Developers to create a redevelopment plan for the Ensley district. Details on the scope, investment, and timeline for neighborhood improvements are not yet public.
The Planning Commission shapes zoning decisions and land-use policy that affect development and neighborhoods citywide. This appointment fills a vacancy on the five-member board.
New judge will oversee municipal cases in Birmingham. Appointment fills vacancy on the bench.
A public hearing will let you weigh in on a proposed zoning change in the CB-1 district. Zoning decisions affect what can be built, how land is used, and neighborhood character.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Permits alcohol service at Moon Stone Fest on November 16, 2019 at 3201 1st Avenue North.
Allows Yarbrough Festival Foodservice to provide food at Pro Hops Vino's November 7 event on Lane Park Road. Clears the way for event catering.
City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle 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.
Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.
City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Council commits $250,000 in matching funds for River North Transit, likely enabling a larger federal or grant-funded project to move forward. This is the city's required local match.
City is transferring salary funds between departments. This internal rebudgeting affects how police and finance personnel budgets are managed.
City moves construction funds between fire training and station repairs. No impact on tax rates or service levels, but shows how capital dollars are reallocated mid-year.
Neighborhood association receives $5,000 from county community service fund to support local programs and initiatives.
The city commits $4 million in general fund dollars to Ramsay McCormack redevelopment, a major neighborhood investment from the city budget.
City formalizes revised terms with Alabama Department of Transportation for state highway project funding, clarifying cost-share obligations and timeline.
Birmingham commits $25,792 to a partnership with The National Veterans Day Foundation for Veterans Day programming and recognition in the city.
Birmingham will gain federally-funded expertise to assess and maintain local water systems. No local cost; USGS provides technical support for water quality and resource management.
City settles two injury claims tied to lifting incidents. Settlement amount and claimant identity are redacted from public agenda materials.
City resolves a legal claim from a 2018 shoulder injury. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in the agenda item.
City uses general funds to settle a personal injury claim from an incident in July 2018. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in the agenda item.
City resolves legal claim from 2018 incident; settlement amount and terms kept confidential per settlement agreement.
City agrees to pay damages for a resident's lower-back injury sustained in an August 2018 incident. Terms of the settlement are not disclosed in this summary.
City settles a lawsuit over physical injuries sustained by a resident in February 2019. The amount and nature of the settlement remain confidential per legal convention, but this case removes a potential liability from the city's balance sheet.
City formally recognizes the environmental cleanup event at 1965 Bessemer Road as serving a public good, clearing the way for city support and participation.
City will remove a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. The property will be cleared and made available for redevelopment or green space.
Unsafe building at this address will be removed, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Building at 5141 30th Way North will be demolished after council determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and potential safety hazards.
Removes a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted property and improves safety for residents in the area.
City declares this property a public nuisance and hazard; demolition will clear blight from the neighborhood and remove a safety risk.
City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition to clear the blighted property and reduce neighborhood hazards.
Unsafe, blighted structure will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the path for land recovery and reduces public safety hazards.
City declares building unsafe and authorizes demolition to remove blight and public hazard from neighborhood. Clears the path for property recovery.
An unsafe structure on Montclair Road will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and clearing the lot for potential redevelopment.
Property at 7432 3rd Avenue South deemed unsafe and declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
This property will be demolished to remove a dangerous structure from the neighborhood. The action helps clear blight and recover property for future development or reuse.
1st Avenue North gets sidewalk and street improvements under a $769,357 competitive contract award. Work enhances pedestrian safety and neighborhood appearance in the downtown corridor.
Storm drainage improvements at 901 Bankhead Highway will reduce flooding risk in the area. Southeastern Sealcoating won the competitive bid at $93,385.
Birmingham renews air quality permits required by county law. This routine annual cost keeps the city compliant with environmental regulations across multiple public facilities.
Birmingham reimburses the Probate Judge's office for record demolition assessment fees—part of the blighted-property pipeline. Faster assessments help move derelict buildings toward removal.
Routine maintenance keeps firefighters' breathing apparatus in working order, supporting public safety readiness.
Equipment Management Department authorizes payment for damage repair on city vehicle 184376 from the general fund.
The city is returning money to residents or vendors. These six refunds total over $73,000 and are being processed through the Finance Director.
Councilor Hoyt reimbursed for travel expenses (Washington, D.C., Sept. 10–14, 2019). Routine expense approval from general fund.
Approves spending authority for Brandon Johnson, Director of Peace and Policy in the Mayor's Office, to manage advance expenses from the general fund.
City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.
Council reviews and reimburses documented work-related expenses for city staff. Transparency on employee spending helps residents understand how public funds are used.
Allows city employees to draw funds in advance for approved work-related expenses. This is a routine reimbursement process that helps staff manage cash flow while conducting city business.
Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while conducting city business. Affects payroll and budget allocation.
City begins process to clean up vacant lots across Birmingham. Owners have notice to remove noxious weeds or face city-ordered removal and liens.