Regular City Council Meeting

Nuisance abatement: City to clear blighted properties, assess costs as liens

City will remove overgrown vegetation and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs. Costs become liens on properties if unpaid.

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

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 amends license agreement with Alabama High School Athletic Association

Modifies terms of the city's partnership with AHSAA for use of municipal facilities and services. Details of the amendment are not publicly disclosed in the agenda.

Mayor authorized to complete construction contract with ACIC and T&F, Inc.

City commits funds to finish a construction project through a completing contractor. The specific scope, budget, and timeline are not clearly detailed in the available description.

City authorizes Mayor to sign BCIA economic participation agreement

This agreement commits the city to work with the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority to expand construction opportunities for underrepresented groups in city contracts and projects.

City approves project agreement with Birmingham Promise, Inc.

City enters into a partnership with Birmingham Promise to implement a program. Details on the program's scope, funding, and resident impact are not fully disclosed in the available description.

City hosts 3+ SWAC Championship Tournaments

SWAC will hold at least three championship tournaments in Birmingham, bringing student-athletes, fans, and economic activity to the city over the coming years.

Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ grant funds

Enables city to pursue federal justice funding that may support public safety or crime prevention programs. Grant amount and specific purpose not yet disclosed.

City to pay Birmingham Board of Education $2,429.85 for goods

One-time payment to school system for supplies or materials. Routine spending on consent agenda.

City spends $2,199 on goods for Board of Education

Sole-source purchase from the school board using general fund dollars. Citizens deserve visibility into routine city spending, even small amounts.

City approves $4,550 goods agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City spending $4,550 in public funds to supply goods to the school district. Goods type not specified in available documents.

Council authorizes $1,265 payment to Birmingham Stars, Inc.

City commits funds to Birmingham Stars, Inc. for goods or services. Purpose not specified in public record.

City contracts with Childcare Resources for $2,500

City spending decision on childcare services contractor. Citizens should know who receives public funds and for what purpose.

City authorizes paramedic services agreement with NorthStar EMS

NorthStar EMS will provide paramedic services for city emergency response. Dollar amount and contract terms are incomplete in the source document.

Mayor authorized to execute agreement with Wyteria Huffman d/b/a Officia

City commits to a contract with Wyteria Huffman doing business as Officia, though the agreement's specific purpose and financial terms are not disclosed in the public summary.

City spends $25,000 on Woodward Park playground and baseball field upgrades

Woodward Park gets playground equipment and new fencing around the baseball field, improving recreation space for neighborhood families.

City pays Birmingham Board of Education $1,000 for goods

Routine spending approval from the general fund to the school board for unspecified goods.

City funds $1,500 goods purchase for Birmingham Board of Education

City commits general fund dollars to support school operations through a direct purchase agreement with the Board of Education.

City spends $2,000 on historical marker at Norwood Elementary

Historical marker will commemorate Norwood Linear Park and be displayed at Norwood Elementary School, adding local historical recognition to the school grounds.

City funds $89.99 notice credits for Pine Knoll Vista meeting

Spending public funds to notify residents of a neighborhood association meeting. Low-dollar routine expense.

Pine Knoll Vista entrance signs get $2,930 repaint

Park entrance signs in Pine Knoll Vista neighborhood will be refreshed. Spending comes from the neighborhood's special tax revenue.

South Roebuck TIF spends $698.60 on meeting signs

Tax increment financing funds for the South Roebuck-Roebuck Springs district purchase five meeting signs for local use.

CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution, pursuant to Section 100 of the Constitution of the State of Alabama and the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation to s

City Attorney authorized to pursue legal action

This grants the City Attorney discretionary power to bring lawsuits or legal proceedings on behalf of the city. The outcome will determine which cases the city pursues and what resources go toward litigation.

Settlement: City authorizes payout to Pratik Patel

City will pay out settlement funds to resolve a claim filed by Pratik Patel. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

Settlement approved: Vipulkumar Patel claim

City Attorney settles a claim filed by Vipulkumar Patel. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

City settles Lisa Provost lawsuit

City resolves legal claim by Lisa Provost; settlement funded from general budget.

Sales tax assessment against Sol's Hotdogs: $323.87

City assesses back taxes on Sol's Hotdogs for August 2018. Donna G. Zarzour (owner) is responsible for payment.

Sales tax assessment: $921.62 against K Amour LLC

City assesses unpaid sales tax against a local business for September 2021. This action documents the city's effort to collect owed taxes from the business and its responsible owner.

City assesses $1,168 sales tax liability against 3rd Avenue Hospitality

Business owner is liable for unpaid or underreported sales taxes. The assessment closes a gap in tax collection from the hospitality venue.

City to demolish unsafe building at 4830 Avenue Q

An unsafe, blighted property will be removed from the neighborhood, reducing public hazards and opening the way for the lot to be reclaimed or redeveloped.

Council directs demolition of unsafe building at 722 New Hill Place

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; it will be demolished. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 7100 4th Ave South ordered demolished

City marks blighted property for removal, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 7021 4th Avenue South

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed, clearing the property for potential reuse and improving neighborhood safety.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7032 4th Ave South

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood and clearing the site for potential redevelopment or safety restoration.

City clears unsafe building at 7813 3rd Ave South for demolition

Property at 7813 3rd Avenue South is being demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and potential hazards in the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 8425 4th Ave S

Unsafe or blighted structures can harbor crime, lower neighboring property values, and create hazards. This demolition removes that risk from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 1013 Park Place

Unsafe building deemed a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improving safety.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 729 84th St South

Blighted structure at 729 84th Street South will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal helps stabilize the neighborhood and protects residents from hazardous conditions.

Demolition ordered for blighted building at 1711 Pine Ave

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for removal. Demolition helps eliminate blight and improve neighborhood conditions.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6120 Ellington Street

An unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted property and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Automotive filters contract extended with Southern Distributor

City renews supply agreement for vehicle maintenance. Affects fleet upkeep costs and operational continuity.

City awards Kronos workforce management contract via cooperative bid

Kronos software will manage employee scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll across city departments, affecting how staff are managed and scheduled.

City approves $1,196.80 purchase of guest chairs from Groupe Lacasse

Routine vendor payment for office furniture purchased through competitive bid for the Finance Department.

Police firing range: $14,823 furniture purchase from Office Environments

Routine purchase of equipment for police training facility. Taxpayers fund the spending; item is on consent agenda for streamlined approval.

City buys spray hose from Red River Specialties for $2,280

Routine equipment maintenance purchase for city equipment. Part of ongoing operational spending to keep municipal vehicles and machinery in service.

City reimburses Operations Manager $4,260 for China police trip

Don Lupo, Operations Manager in the Mayor's Office, is seeking reimbursement for $4,260 in travel expenses to attend a police conference in Chengdu, China (August 6–13, 2019). Public funds cover official city business travel.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff travel, supplies, and other business costs are paid promptly.

Approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

City reimburses employees for work expenses they've paid out-of-pocket. This routine approval ensures staff get reimbursed on schedule.

Public hearing: Morningstar Storage appeal of suspended mini-storage project

A developer's bid to build storage and office space is under review after the city suspended the application. The hearing will determine whether the project moves forward or remains blocked.

Sales tax assessment: $19,975.86 against Cantina Group LLC

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a business and its owners. This recovers public revenue owed to fund city services.