Changes to Birmingham's zoning rules may affect what can be built or used where in the city. Check the full text and public hearing details to see if your neighborhood or property is impacted.
Changes to Birmingham's zoning rules may affect what can be built or used where in the city. Check the full text and public hearing details to see if your neighborhood or property is impacted.
A proposed mini-storage and office building at 1905 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard is under appeal after the city suspended the application. The hearing will determine whether the project can move forward.
A proposed mini-storage and office building at 1905 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard is under appeal after the city suspended the application. The hearing will determine whether the project can move forward.
Allows Lawson State nursing and health-care students to complete clinical rotations at Birmingham hospitals and health facilities. Strengthens the local health-care workforce pipeline for the next three years.
City Council will hear a proposal to rezone property in Birmingham. The specific location and new zoning district are not detailed in this notice, so check the full case file (ZAC2019-00019) for details on which properties and neighborhoods are affected.
A zoning boundary change from B-2 (General Business) is under consideration. Public hearing set for November 5, 2019; residents affected by the proposed zone change have an opportunity to comment.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
5th Avenue Food and Fuel LLC gains approval to sell beer and wine at the Citgo station on 5th Avenue South. License transfer allows the business to operate as a package liquor retailer.
Store at 326 6th Avenue South approved to sell beer and wine to customers. License allows retail alcohol sales at the location.
BHBG LLC seeks to operate a restaurant bar at 5279 Highway 280. The license transfer requires city approval and public notice of the hearing opportunity.
Taxx Enterprises can hold a Halloween event October 31 at 201 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South in the Warehouse Area. Residents in the area should expect increased activity and traffic that day.
Public parking lot at 1900 2nd Avenue North will host a holiday event on December 14, 2019. The city is licensing the event and accepting public comment on the application.
Taxx Enterprises approved to host the Magic City Classic Tailgate Party October 24–26 in the Warehouse District. Event will bring crowds and activity to the downtown riverfront area.
REV Birmingham can hold the Pup-swing event on October 27, 2019 in the parking lot at 1900 2nd Avenue North.
Venture for America's Innovation in Action Dinner will close Morris Avenue between 20th and 21st Street North on October 17, 2019. This permits street use for the private event.
Bayer Properties Leasing and Management gains retail license authority at 1821 2nd Avenue North. This permits specific retail operations at the mixed-use building subject to Birmingham's licensing standards.
Owners of properties declared blighted in 2016 will face a special city assessment to cover weed-removal costs. Unpaid assessments typically attach to property tax bills or become liens.
Property owners may face cleanup costs if weeds on their land create public hazards. Assessment details will be presented at the hearing.
Property owners face special assessments to cover weed-removal costs on their blighted parcels. This enforces cleanup obligations and recovers city expenses.
Property owners may face special assessments to recover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. This follows the Council's 2016 declaration that weeds posed a public safety hazard.
Property owners will receive bills for the city's cost to clear noxious weeds from their land. Non-payment can result in a tax lien.
Owners of blighted parcels face cleanup bills if weeds aren't removed voluntarily. City recoups costs from property owners under 2017 blight ordinance.
City levies costs against property owners to clear dangerous weeds from neglected lots; owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.
Property owners will face a special assessment to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from blighted properties, in follow-up to a 2018 blight declaration. This is a cost-recovery measure for abatement work already performed.
Property owners will face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment follows a 2015 blight declaration and covers properties deemed hazardous.
Property owners may owe special assessments to cover the city's cost of removing dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your address is listed to learn what you owe.
Private donation funds park upgrades at Lowery Park for fiscal year 2020.
Restaurant gains right to install two-sided lit sign in public right-of-way. Allows business to improve storefront visibility while using city property.
Federal funding from the National Trust supports Birmingham's historic preservation work at no local cost. Grant enables planning or improvement projects that protect the city's architectural heritage.
Birmingham secures federal funding to preserve historic properties and cultural landmarks. The city will match the grant with its own funds.
City commits $9,880 in public funds under an existing lease agreement with Reginald Swanson. The lease was executed under prior council authorization (Resolution 772-19).
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and eliminating a blighted property.
City declares this property unsafe and will demolish it, removing a blighted building from your neighborhood. Clears the way for potential redevelopment or remediation of the site.
Building at 122–4th Terrace North (also listed as 116–4th Terrace) deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it.
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a potential hazard and blight from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for future property recovery in the area.
Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and protects nearby residents.
A condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Demolition will clear blight from the neighborhood and improve safety for residents nearby.
City declares the structure a public nuisance and will demolish it, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Removing a dangerous, blighted structure improves neighborhood safety and quality of life. The building has been declared a public nuisance and is no longer safe to occupy.
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
City moves to demolish an unsafe building on Lansing Street. Removes a blighted structure and public nuisance from the neighborhood.
Unsafe or blighted structures are hazards to neighboring residents and property values. This demolition removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
City will demolish a condemned structure in Dolomite found to be unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property and reducing neighborhood hazards.
Building at 1116 Richmond Street in Wylam is being demolished after the city determined it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
City removes a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Roosevelt City. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.
Vulcan Park pavement gets sealed to extend its life and improve walking/access conditions. Southeastern Sealcoating won the competitive bid at lowest cost.
City extends IT infrastructure agreement with vendor; affects municipal computing and network systems.
Parks and Recreation renews pool chemical supply contract for another year, keeping public pools operational through the season.
Keeps city pools stocked with chemicals needed for safe operation. Renewal covers Parks and Recreation Department facilities.
Harcros Chemical supplies chlorine and other chemicals to keep city pools safe and operational. This one-year renewal ensures continuous pool service through Parks and Recreation facilities.
Maintains competitive pricing for equipment repairs and replacements across city facilities for the next year.
Keeps vehicle maintenance supplies flowing for city equipment. Contract covers new and repair radiators at agreed prices for one year.
City funds housing repairs through community rehabilitation grants. Diversified Industries will handle repairs citywide for the next year.
Home Shield wins competitive bid to rehabilitate homes through the Community Development Department's program. Contract runs one year.
City commits to a one-year partnership with Merchant Development for community housing rehabilitation. Specific dollar amount and properties not disclosed in summary.
Birmingham commits to one-year contract for Community Revitalization housing repairs. Brings rehabilitation services to eligible properties citywide.
Equipment Management Department acquires a 2016 Ford Taurus for city fleet operations. Unit price available in Purchasing Agent records.
City vehicle 143405 damaged in wreck; repair work goes to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body under general-fund authorization.
General fund pays for wreck repair on city vehicle 174348 used by Equipment Management.
Equipment Management Department pays for wreck repair on city vehicle 144388. General fund spending on routine vehicle maintenance.
Vehicle 092204 gets wreck repairs funded by the Equipment Management Department, keeping city fleet operational.
Reimbursement for Mayor's Administrative Assistant travel expenses to Atlanta, September 16-17. Routine approval of documented city business expenses.
General fund pays out-of-pocket travel and business costs for a city official.
City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from public funds. This routine approval ensures that documented spending by staff is paid back promptly.
City employees can now be reimbursed for work expenses they pay out-of-pocket upfront, improving cash flow for staff.
Overgrown vacant lots bring blight, pest breeding grounds, and safety hazards to neighborhoods. The city will post notices and pursue weed removal on 329 properties.
Federal grant funds emergency preparedness and response capabilities for Birmingham Fire & Rescue. Strengthens disaster readiness at no local cost.
Federal grant funds emergency preparedness and response capabilities for Birmingham Fire & Rescue. Strengthens disaster readiness at no local cost.