Regular City Council Meeting

Restaurant liquor license: Flying Biscuit Cafe at Colonnade Parkway

YKY Southern Restaurant Group seeks approval to serve alcohol at The Flying Biscuit Cafe. License decisions affect neighborhood character and operating hours for food service venues.

Delia's Foods Inc. seeks restaurant liquor license for Los Amigos

Delia's Foods Inc. is applying to serve alcohol at Los Amigos, 2839 7th Avenue South. The public can testify at a hearing before the license is granted.

Special liquor license approved for Drury Inn and Suites

Drury Inn and Suites at 3510 Grandview Parkway can now serve alcohol to hotel guests and visitors. The license allows the hotel to operate a bar or restaurant with beer, wine, and spirits sales.

Towing service license approved for Derrick Price at Cambridge Blvd

Derrick Price gains permission to operate one wrecker vehicle on Birmingham streets from his base at 1487 Cambridge Blvd. This is a routine licensing decision affecting local towing services.

Golden Transportation granted operating permit for non-emergency service

City grants Golden Transportation a public necessity permit to operate non-emergency transportation services. Ensures regulated, authorized service providers meet city standards for public transit operations.

Shuttle service permit granted to Unlimited Evenings in Ensley

Unlimited Evenings receives city approval to operate a shuttle service from 422 17th Street in Ensley, expanding local transportation options in the area.

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens on those parcels, shifting cleanup expense to property owners.

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 vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles attract crime and drag down neighborhood appeal. The city removes the vehicle and bills the owner, shifting the cost burden away from taxpayers.

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.

Budget amendment: $65,288 shifted from library equipment to capital fund

City redirects planned library equipment spending to capital projects in Fund 102. No direct resident impact from this routine fiscal reallocation.

City transfers $59,650 from Museum building maintenance to Non-Departmental fund

Budget reallocation reduces Museum of Art building repair and maintenance spending in favor of unspecified city operations. Details on Non-Departmental use are not disclosed.

Budget amendment: $34,600 shifted to Non-Departmental account

Council reallocates $34,600 from building maintenance to unspecified non-departmental use. The destination account is unclear from the title.

Budget amendment: $32,825 moved from Fire to Non-Departmental

City shifts $32,825 in Fire Department professional services funding to a non-departmental account. Outcome does not directly affect resident services or costs, but shows how funds are being reallocated within the General Fund for fiscal year 2019.

Budget amendment: $150.8K transferred from Personnel Board

City is shifting funds within its general budget for fiscal 2019. Citizens can track how city money moves between departments.

Budget transfer: $175K from Municipal Court to Non-Departmental

Redirects $175,000 in General Fund money from court operations to another city fund. Impact on residents depends on what the receiving fund supports.

General Fund budget amendment: $18.3K reallocated

District 5 and 6 discretionary funds adjusted mid-year. No immediate impact on services or residents.

Second lease amendment with AT&T Wireless extends city radio tower agreement

City extends its ongoing revenue-generating relationship with AT&T Wireless (trading as New Cingular) for radio tower access rights, originally signed in 1998. Amendment terms and financial details are not disclosed in the agenda summary.

City amends lease with NCWPCS MPL tower holding company

The city is modifying its lease terms with a tower-site operator. Details on what terms changed and any financial impact are not yet clear from the agenda summary.

City amends wireless lease with AT&T subsidiary New Cingular

Amendment modifies terms of the city's existing lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; specifics of the change are not detailed in the item description.

Mayor amends city lease with Pinnacle Towers at 1027

City modifies long-standing lease agreement with Pinnacle Towers (original lease from 1998). Details of the amendment—terms, duration, financial impact—are not disclosed in the available documents.

BPD surplus asset sales: PropertyRoom.com takes over management

Police Department shifts seized or surplus equipment sales to online platform PropertyRoom.com, likely improving transparency and public access to auction records of confiscated items.

City grants Red Mountain Theatre free-use agreement for public events

Red Mountain Theatre Company will open its facilities free to the public for cultural events, expanding affordable access to arts and entertainment in Birmingham.

City invests $95K in energy audits through Citywide Rehab Program

Federal grant funds energy efficiency audits and improvements citywide, helping reduce utility costs for residents and buildings.

City awards $12,500 contract to Valley Pearls Service Foundation

The city is spending $12,500 from the general fund with Valley Pearls Service Foundation under a sole-source agreement. The description of services was cut off in the agenda, so the specific public benefit is unclear.

CrimeNTel software license deal: 3-year, $45K contract with CI Technologies

City commits $45,000 over three years to maintain crime-tracking software that police rely on daily. Sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding.

Settlement: City authorizes Jackson lawsuit resolution

City Attorney recommends settling Eric Jackson's lawsuit against Birmingham. Settlement terms and amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.

City settles claim with Fulton, Colas (C18-295)

City Attorney resolves a legal claim; settlement amount and terms not disclosed in available documents.

City assesses $6,686 sales tax against Avondale Common House

Business must pay back sales taxes owed to the city. The assessment resolves a collection dispute with the operators of Avondale Common House.

CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution (1) finding that the City has established ninety-nine (99) Neighborhood Association as advisory committees for the City; (2) finding that the City is authorized to provide necessary office supplies and equipment for its advi

City funds $200 trash can initiative in Five Points

Five Points residents get community-funded trash infrastructure. Small investment supports neighborhood cleanup and waste management efforts.

City funds $525 for 25 meeting yard signs in Eastwood

Eastwood neighborhood gets new signage to support community meetings and gatherings. Small investment in neighborhood communication infrastructure.

City funds $700 washer and dryer for Avondale Elementary

Avondale Elementary gets new laundry equipment to support school operations and student welfare.

City funds Resident Council Empowerment Conference

City general funds will support the Resident Council Empowerment Conference, designated as a public purpose under city code. The specific dollar amount and conference details are not listed in this agenda item.

City spends $2,000 to support National Night Out event

National Night Out brings neighbors together to build community relationships and increase awareness of local public safety. The event is scheduled for August 6, 2019.

City funds $350 for Penfield Park neighborhood meetings

Spending supports neighborhood association's regular meetings in Penfield Park, enabling residents to organize and engage with their community.

720 37th Place North declared unsafe; city to demolish building

City is clearing a blighted structure that poses safety and neighborhood quality-of-life risks. Demolition removes an eyesore and potential liability.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1424 66th Street West

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will clear blight and reduce risk to nearby residents and properties.

Demolition ordered: Unsafe structure at 7223 Division Avenue

City will tear down a condemned building on Division Avenue. Removal of unsafe structures reduces neighborhood hazards and blight.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4821 Avenue R

Condemned structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight risk from the neighborhood and clearing the parcel for redevelopment or remediation.

City declares 4321 5th Ave South unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe building at 4321 5th Avenue South will be demolished to remove blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1799 49th Street

This blighted property in Ensley will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and reducing blight in the area.

City bills property owner $5,041 for unsafe-building demolition in Ensley

Property owner at 3315 Avenue C in Ensley faces a special assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This cost-recovery approach lets the city recover expenses while removing blight from the neighborhood.

City charges property owner $6,563 for unsafe building demolition at 121 Alder

The city is billing the property owner for demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

City recovers $4,688 demolition cost from Ensley property owner

Unsafe building at 2911 Avenue D has been demolished; the owner is assessed $4,688.40 to cover the city's cost. Removes neighborhood blight and shifts demolition expense from taxpayers to property owner.

City charges property owner $5,363 for demolition at 2917 Avenue D

Property owner at 2917 Avenue D in Ensley now owes the city $5,363.68 to cover demolition costs of an unsafe building. The special assessment will be placed on the property tax bill.

Demolition cost recovery: $4,755 special assessment on 2918 Avenue D

City billed property owner $4,755 for demolishing an unsafe building in Ensley. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Special assessment of $3,062 against 701 Attalla Street property in Wylam

Property owner at 701 Attalla Street will be charged $3,062.11 for public works costs related to the property, likely for blight remediation or maintenance work ordered by the city.

Property owner charged $3,314.56 for demolished unsafe building at 615 Attalla S

City demolishes unsafe structures and recovers costs by billing the property owner. This $3,314.56 assessment covers the demolition of an unsafe building in Wylam and becomes a lien against the property.

Special assessment: $2,554.64 for demolition at 600 Attalla Street

Property owner at 600 Attalla Street in Wylam faces a $2,554.64 bill for city demolition of an unsafe building. Owners can be charged for demolition costs when structures pose safety risks.

City recovers $2,531 demolition cost from Wylam property

City assesses property owner for cost of demolishing unsafe building at 4400 15th Avenue. Recovers public safety expense through special assessment on the parcel.

Fire Station No. 26 drive replacement: $98,700 to J.D. Morris Construction

City approves $98,700 to replace the driveway at Fire Station No. 26. This routine maintenance keeps the facility accessible for emergency response.

Police uniform supply: bid renewal with Galls, LLC. (1 year)

City commits to continued uniform purchases from Galls under a no-bid renewal. Affects Police Department procurement for routine apparel and gear.

Weed assessments removed from parcels (amended)

Properties previously flagged for weed violations are being cleared of those assessments, reducing blight-related debt on affected parcels.

Council reimburses Councilor Alexander $1,380 for conference travel

Reimburses Councilor Wardine Alexander for airfare and expenses to attend the 2019 Neighbors conference in Palm Springs, May 14–17.

Council approves expense accounts from general fund

City spending decisions, even routine ones, should be visible to residents. This approval commits general fund dollars to city operations and payroll.

CONSENT ITEM 72. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts:

CONSENT ITEM 73. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts:

CONSENT ITEM 74. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts:

City bills property owner $4,832 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4416 15th Avenue receives a special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

Budget amendment: $1,600 transfer from Council salaries

Council redirects $1,600 from District 2 appointed salary line to cover unspecified non-departmental costs. Low-dollar internal reallocation with no direct resident impact.

Budget amendment: $200K moved from Animal Control

Redirects $200,000 away from Animal Control operations for unspecified transfer use. Impact on city animal services unclear pending implementation details.

Budget amendment: $230,525 shifted from IT to other operations

City moves $230,525 from information technology professional fees to other areas of the general fund. The incomplete description limits clarity on where funds are being redirected and why.

Settlement: Siemens funds soil cleanup at 34th Street South

Siemens will remove contaminated soil from city rights-of-way at 34th Street South, reducing public health and liability risks in the area.