Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #8 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: $26K

District 3 discretionary funds shift $26K to neighborhood initiative

$26,033 moves from District 3's general projects to a neighborhood program (Fund 031). The specific program destination is unclear, but District residents should know how their discretionary budget is being reallocated.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: District 3

· Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $250K

Budget amendment: $275K transferred to facilities maintenance

City is reallocating $275,000 from existing budgets to pay for building repairs and maintenance across multiple departments. This redirects existing funds rather than raising new revenue.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $16K

Budget amendment: $16K committed to Police Vehicles equipment

City is re-appropriating $16,035 in reimbursement funds toward police vehicle maintenance and equipment. Money comes from existing reimbursements, not new taxpayer funding.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds school security and academic support through BOE partnership

The city commits funds to boost school security measures and athletic/academic programs. Dollar amount and specific school locations not yet disclosed in the agenda.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education (BOE) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Stevens Steward v. Miller lawsuit (CV2018-900323)

City Attorney is authorized to settle a civil lawsuit filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Settlement terms and amount are not disclosed in this agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Sarah Stevens Steward and Jeffery Alan Miller 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 6208 Court O ordered demolished

Removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Clears the path for land recovery and improved community safety on Court O.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6208 Court O, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4835 6th Ave (Wylam) ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to remove a hazard from the Wylam neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4835 - 6th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 2607 Ensley Avenue

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2607 Ensley Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2607 Ensley Avenue ordered demolished

City will demolish a blighted structure in Ensley, removing a safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2607 Ensley Avenue, Ensley (Rear), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4728 Court S deemed unsafe; demolition approved

A dangerous building will be torn down, removing a blight hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood. This clears the way for safer land use or redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4728 Court S, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 3508 17th Ave North unsafe, directs demolition

Unsafe building at 3508 17th Avenue North will be demolished, removing a neighborhood hazard. Property clearing is the first step toward eventual redevelopment or stabilization of the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3508 - 17th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 925 39th Street North to be demolished

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the path for the site's future use.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 925 - 39th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 919 39th St N

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Removes hazard and potential eyesore from the block.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 919 - 39th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

716 New Hill Avenue approved for demolition as unsafe nuisance

City removes blighted building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a neighborhood hazard and opens the parcel for recovery.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 716 New Hill Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 710 New Hill Circle

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will be carried out. Affects neighborhood safety and property conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 710 New Hill Circle, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 48 3rd Avenue South

Blighted building at this address will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 48 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

68–3rd Avenue South deemed unsafe; city to demolish building

City will remove a deteriorated or hazardous structure from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted properties and reduces safety risks for nearby residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 68 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1545 Cleveland Ave S.W.

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition clears blight and hazard from neighborhood. Removes immediate safety risk to nearby residents and property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1545 Cleveland Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

920 Hickory Street declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 920 Hickory Street is being torn down after city determination it's unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 920 Hickory Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 556 68th Place North

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

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 556 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 3404 Avenue E removed from special assessment

Property owner at 3404 Avenue E no longer subject to city's special weed-abatement assessment on their tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 3404 Avenue E

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 610 Avenue U removed from special assessment

Property owner at 610 Avenue U no longer owes weed-abatement charges. The address is cleared from the city's special assessment roll for noxious weeds.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 610 Avenue U

· Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

CrossPlex beverage deal: Coca-Cola pouring rights for 3 years

City signs exclusive 3-year contract with Coca-Cola for all non-alcoholic beverages at Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena. This locks in revenue for the city's sports facility while determining what drinks fans can purchase at events.

👥 Counterparty: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Central, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena

· Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Sole-source: Cloud WiFi service at Legion Field, $8,665

City commits $8,665 to upgrade wireless connectivity at Legion Field, a major public venue. Sole-source contract to Venture Technologies means no competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Venture Technologies, Hoover, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Legion Field

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $12K

Council cancels $12,037 payment to Bomag for roller equipment

A 2019 approval for asphalt roller equipment is being rescinded, likely freeing up funds or correcting an erroneous or duplicate payment authorization.

👥 Counterparty: Bomag Americas, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

City approves $12,037 walk-behind roller for road repairs

Equipment purchase supports street and parking lot maintenance, keeping road surfaces smooth and safe for drivers and pedestrians.

👥 Counterparty: Warrior Tractor and Equipment Company, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $1K

Approve $1,207 travel expense for Mayor's staff

City Council authorizes payment of $1,207 in travel costs for an Administrative Assistant in the Mayor's Office who traveled to Washington, D.C. on October 21.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be promptly reimbursed for purchases made on city business.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense accounts for municipal employees

Council reviews and authorizes reimbursement of work-related expenses claimed by city staff. Ensures accountability for how public funds are spent on employee operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Routine payroll item.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #45 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police surplus asset sales move to PropertyRoom.com

Birmingham Police will now sell seized and surplus equipment through PropertyRoom.com instead of managing sales in-house. This streamlines how the department converts unused assets into funds for operations.

👥 Counterparty: PropertyRoom.com Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $45

CrimeNTel software: 3-year license deal with CI Technologies

City commits $45K over three years for crime-analysis software support. Ensures police department maintains access to tools used in investigations and crime tracking.

👥 Counterparty: CI Technologies, Inc., St. Augustine, Florida 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award