Regular City Council Meeting

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.

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

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 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.

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Inoperable vehicle removed; costs billed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from residential or commercial property and charges the registered owner for removal costs.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles on streets and property create safety and blight concerns. Removal costs are assessed to the registered owner.

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are billed to the registered vehicle owner.

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

City removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood

Abandoned vehicles are removed as public nuisance. Costs assessed to registered owner.

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars from neighborhoods, assessing cleanup costs to registered vehicle owners. This keeps streets safer and improves neighborhood appearance.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner billed

City clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged back to the registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost charged to owner

City removes abandoned cars cluttering neighborhoods and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; charge owner

Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and safety hazards. Costs recover through assessment against registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs charged to owner

Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood property; removal costs billed to registered owner rather than taxpayers.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars pose safety and blight risks to neighborhoods. This removal clears a hazard and passes costs to the registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

Abandoned car will be removed from the neighborhood. The owner pays for the removal cost.

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods and bills the registered owner. Helps clear blight from residential areas.

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills registered owner

Abandoned or disabled cars are removed from neighborhoods as public nuisances; the cost of removal is charged to the vehicle's owner. Clears blight from residential areas.

Remove inoperable vehicle deemed public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Inoperable vehicles on streets or vacant lots attract crime, lower property values, and create safety hazards in neighborhoods. This action removes one such vehicle and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned cars from neighborhoods, cleaning up blight and improving safety. Removal costs charged to registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles create safety hazards and drag down neighborhood conditions. Removal costs get billed to the registered owner.

Remove inoperable motor vehicle listed as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle and bill the owner for removal costs, clearing a neighborhood eyesore and potential safety hazard.

City extends storm sewer inspection contract with Video Industrial Services

Maintains inspection and maintenance of the storm sewer system that manages runoff across the city. One-year contract with renewal option ensures continued system oversight.

City-Board of Education services agreement

This agreement sets terms for goods and services between the City and schools; details of what will be provided and funded are cut off in the agenda text.

District 1 Community Garden approved at East Pinson Valley Recreation Center

Community garden brings green space and gardening opportunities to East Pinson Valley Recreation Center in District 1, running September through June.

City assesses $14,143 sales tax liability against Scott's Boston Fish & Wings

Business owner Kenneth Scott faces a sales tax bill for August 2017; the city is collecting unpaid taxes owed for the restaurant operation.

City assesses $3,999 sales tax against Triangle Foods

The city is collecting back taxes from Triangle Foods for unreported or underpaid sales tax during December. This is a routine tax enforcement action.

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1825 Warrior Road

Owner Malcolm Thomas can now repair the condemned building in Ensley, moving it toward occupancy or sale. This unblocks a long-vacant property.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2806 Avenue G

Property owner Malcolm Thomas can now repair the condemned house at 2806 Avenue G and return it to habitable condition, clearing the path toward occupancy.

Police rainwear contract renewed with Municipal and Commercial Uniforms

City continues purchasing rain gear for officers through competitive bid renewal. Covers replacement and maintenance of protective equipment used in daily patrols.

City approves $15K flush valve purchase for Jail

Maintenance spending keeps City Jail facilities operational and sanitary. This competitive bid purchase replaces aging plumbing fixtures.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $1,199 to repair city vehicle

General Fund spending on routine fleet maintenance. No direct impact on residents, but demonstrates how city tax dollars are allocated for operational repairs.

City buys P-Rex turf paint remover from Pioneer Athletics

Maintenance equipment purchase approved for field upkeep and grounds care operations.

City approves purchase of Advanced Life Support Units from Southern Emergency Co

Birmingham is purchasing emergency medical equipment—Advanced Life Support Units mounted on specialized ambulance platforms—to support fire/EMS response capacity. Specifics on unit count and total cost are not fully itemized in the agenda.

City buys $55,933 in Komatsu parts from Tractor and Equipment Company

Sole-source purchase for city equipment maintenance through Sourcewell contract. Ensures Department of Equipment has parts to service municipal machinery.

City issues $117K in refunds to 18 entities

General fund money goes back to residents, vendors, or organizations that overpaid or were billed in error. Citizens deserve to see who received refunds and why.

Council reimburses Cheryl Kidd $2,783 for travel expenses

City reimburses its Council Administrator for October conference travel to Nashville. Routine expense-account approval on consent.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for job-related expenses from the general fund. Details of individual reimbursements are listed in the itemized accounts.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employees

City employees can now be reimbursed for work expenses they pay out-of-pocket upfront, improving cash flow for staff.

Council appoints member to Stormwater Appeals Board

Stormwater Appeals Board members review disputes over drainage fees and stormwater charges. This appointment fills a position on the board that hears resident and business appeals.

Amendment: Professional services agreement with Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.

City extends or modifies services contract with mental health provider. Details of scope, cost, and term changes not disclosed in item summary.

CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution determining that the District # 1 Be Litter Free Campaign that will take place on or around September 15 - June 30, 2020 for the general public in District #1, is a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves the public'

Council approves District 6 and 7 Harvest Fest event

City recognizes the Harvest Fest as serving public interest in Districts 6 and 7, enabling the community event to move forward on or before October 31, 2019.

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution determining that the District #7 "Chat and Chew," Coffee with a Clergy, and Community Engagement Meetings to be held quarterly on or around September - November 2019, December 2019 - February 2020, March -May 2020, and June-

Council appoints member to Stormwater Appeals Board

Stormwater Appeals Board members review disputes over drainage fees and stormwater charges. This appointment fills a position on the board that hears resident and business appeals.