Regular City Council Meeting

Off-premise beer/wine license transfer to 3rd Avenue Chevron

SA Food Mart LLC seeks to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license for 4101 3rd Avenue South. Public hearing permits residents to comment on the license transfer.

Off-premises beer & wine license approved for Wilson's Grocery

Abuluhoom Food Mart, Inc. receives city approval to sell beer and wine at 1200 Five Mile Road. Local businesses and residents were invited to comment on the transfer.

Special Events License approved for July 4 bash at 2201 2nd Ave South

Electric Birmingham LLC gets approval to host Fourth of July event in downtown parking lot. Event happens July 4, 2019.

Special Events License issued for Freedom Fest, July 27

Street closure from 15th to 18th Street North (at 4th Avenue North) for the Freedom Fest event on July 27, 2019. Plan your commute around the event.

Special Events License approved for Sidewalk Film Festival

Red Clay Bar & Event Services gets permission to serve alcohol and operate concessions at the Sidewalk Film Festival on 3rd Avenue North, August 23, 2019.

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on properties

City will clear nuisances from blighted properties and charge cleanup costs to owners as property liens. Homeowners could see claims filed against their deeds if they don't pay.

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.

General Fund amended with $1.66M budget increase

Council redirects $1.66 million in general fund spending. The item does not specify the new allocation, but the amendment affects city operations for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

Budget amendment: $30K from Council salaries, $20K to Parks

City redirects $20,000 from salary savings to Parks and Recreation programming. Affects services and recreation budgets for fiscal year 2019.

City approves master lighting services contract with Alabama Power

Establishes terms for leasing street and municipal lighting equipment and electric service from Alabama Power. Long-term utility costs depend on this contract's rates and terms.

City acquires property at 1408 Lomb Avenue from C & S Ventures

City adds land to its portfolio for future development or community benefit. Details on the intended use and purchase price were not provided in the item text.

CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution determining that the District 1 Quarterly Meeting that will take place on or around June 26th - June 30th at The Legacy Museum and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, serves a public purpose an

CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that the District # 7 "Chat and Chew" Meeting and Coffee w/ Neighborhood Leaders that will take place on or around June 1st - 30th for the general public at Lawson State Community College and the Birmingham Zoo, s

Settlement: City pays Edwin Jones in civil rights lawsuit

City settles federal civil rights case against police or city officials. Dollar amount withheld from public record.

City settles lawsuit with Ronald Parks over officer conduct

The city is closing a use-of-force case from 2017 involving Officer David Blake Lawrence. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in this summary.

Replace missing balls on Apple Valley welcome sign

Neighborhood welcome sign repair improves curb appeal in Apple Valley. Small maintenance spend ($350) from general funds.

City partners with Board of Education on Brown Elementary School of Fine Arts

City provides assistance to support Brown Elementary School of Fine Arts. Details of funding and scope are limited in the item description.

City funds Jackson-Olin Band, Math, All Sports programs

Birmingham commits general fund dollars to support music, academics, and athletics at Jackson-Olin school. Strengthens youth programs in the district.

City funds $2,500 holiday social for College Hills seniors

General fund dollars support a celebration for senior citizens in the College Hills area.

Council spends $2,654 for 15 street sign toppers in College Hills

City improves wayfinding and neighborhood identity in College Hills with new street sign toppers.

City approves $2,678 'Welcome to East Lake' neighborhood sign

East Lake gets a welcome sign on 1st Avenue North to mark neighborhood identity and welcome residents and visitors.

Council approves $500 for Christmas Fellowship event

City spending for holiday employee gathering funded from general budget.

City funds $6K for two bus shelters in Hooper City

Two new bus shelters will improve transit access and rider comfort in the Hooper City neighborhood, providing weather protection for residents waiting for buses.

City funds $500 cleanup and shred day at Pleasant Hill

Free document shredding and neighborhood cleanup event July 12 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Residents can safely dispose of sensitive papers and help beautify the area.

City funds Sun Valley sign landscaping, $200

Sun Valley neighborhood gets beautification work on its entrance sign. Small community investment with no direct resident impact beyond local pride.

City condemns unsafe structure at 2108 10th Place for demolition

Pratt City property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 618 15th Street, Ensley

Unsafe structure in Ensley neighborhood will be torn down to eliminate public hazard and blight. Property at 618 15th Street is now cleared for remediation.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 501 3rd Way

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal improves neighborhood safety and may open the site for future development or green space.

Unsafe structure at 817-22nd Street Ensley ordered demolished

City will remove a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety in Ensley.

3141 30th Court North approved for demolition as public nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building deemed a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved: unsafe structure at 1707 16th Place North

City will tear down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and clears blight.

City demolishes unsafe building at 433 13th Avenue North

The building is deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition clears the blighted structure and reduces neighborhood safety risks.

City demolishes unsafe building at 3550 41st Ave North

A blighted structure in your neighborhood will be removed, clearing the property for redevelopment or stabilization. Demolition addresses blight that can depress nearby property values and create safety hazards.

Building at 1215 21st Ave North condemned for demolition

City declares unsafe structure a public nuisance and orders demolition, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 718 New Hill Place ordered demolished

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted structures that can attract crime and lower surrounding property values.

City declares 719 New Hill Place unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 719 New Hill Place will be demolished after city deems it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 705 New Hill Avenue

Blighted structure at 705 New Hill Avenue will be demolished after city deemed it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes neighborhood hazard and clears path for property recovery.

City to demolish unsafe building at 715 New Hill Avenue

The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 8226 5th Avenue North

An apartment building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7133 Oporto Ave

Property at 7133 Oporto Avenue declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and conditions.

7328 Rome Avenue declared unsafe; city orders demolition

Building deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood and clearing the site for recovery.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 122 - 66th Place North

An unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improving community safety.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1121 15th Street North

Blighted property will be removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for land recovery and eliminates a public safety hazard.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 7936 5th Avenue North

Property owner Calvin Brown can now proceed with repairs to bring the condemned house into compliance. This step clears the path toward occupancy or sale.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 3405 Avenue E

Property owner Swan Realty LLC gets permission to repair a condemned building at 3405 Avenue E. This is a step toward bringing the structure back to code and potentially back into use.

Condemnation repair permit issued to Swan Realty at 501 34th St, Ensley

Swan Realty can now proceed with required repairs on a condemned property in Ensley, moving toward rehabilitation or eventual sale. One less blighted structure in the neighborhood.

Condemnation repair permit issued for blighted property at 500-35th Street

Owner Swan Realty LLC can now repair a condemned building, clearing the path toward rehabilitation or demolition. This moves one blighted property toward recovery.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 635 6th Street

Property owner Van Phillips can now repair the condemned building at 635 6th Street, clearing the way for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the structure.

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 2711-22nd Ave N

Property owner Natasha Rembert can now legally repair the condemned building. This clears the path for the structure to return to safe, usable condition.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 7604 4th Avenue South

Property owner Vance Ballard gets permission to repair the condemned house at 7604 4th Avenue South, a step toward bringing the blighted structure back into use.

Council awards $164K lighting contract to Sherrod Construction

Vulcan Park's visitor experience improves with upgraded site lighting. Work enhances safety and visibility at the city's signature landmark.

City renews safety lighting contract with Dana Safety Supply

Keeps police and fire vehicles equipped with functioning warning lights and safety accessories. Renewal maintains consistent vendor pricing and supply chain for public safety fleet operations.

City awards fire suppression contract to R. Nickeson Enterprises

Fire department gets year-long supply of suppression products at pre-negotiated prices, keeping equipment costs predictable and emergency response ready.

Fire suppression products contract awarded to NAFECO

City locks in pricing for emergency fire equipment replacements and maintenance. Ensures fire crews have reliable access to suppression products at predictable costs.

Contract: Diversified Industries awarded CRGP housing rehab work

City commits to one year of housing rehabilitation work through competitive bidding. Specifics on neighborhoods served and project scope are not detailed in the agenda item.

City awards housing rehab contract to Home Shield

Home Shield wins one-year contract to rehabilitate homes through the CRGP program. Contract terms available in the Purchasing Agent's office.

City awards housing rehab contract to Maintenance Pros LLC

Contractor selected to repair homes under CRGP housing program for one year, supporting neighborhood rehab efforts.

City awards housing rehab contract to Merchant Development Inc.

Merchant Development will handle CRGP housing rehabilitation projects for the city over the next year, improving housing stock in Birmingham neighborhoods.

City approves $14,250 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Routine vendor payment for tables, chairs, and dollies from local supplier. No direct impact on residents.

Finance department buys office furniture from Global Industries for $2,791

Routine purchase of office furniture for city staff. No direct impact on residents or neighborhood services.

Council approves $2,434 office chair purchase from Trinity Furniture

Routine purchase of office furniture for Finance Administration using competitive bidding. Citizens deserve transparency on city spending, even for routine items.

Council approves $26,296 in refunds to residents and businesses

Six individuals or organizations will receive refunds totaling $26,296. Citizens deserve visibility into who receives city money and why, even on routine consent approvals.

Council approves $1,421.63 travel reimbursement for Izola Hall

Committee assistant Izola Hall attended a May 2019 conference in Palm Springs on city funds. City spending on employee travel is public record.

Council reimburses Tevin Jones $2,851 for expenses

Approval of expense reimbursement to a City Council Committee Assistant for travel and costs incurred June 21–27, 2019.

City reimburses employee expenses

Council approves routine reimbursements for city workers' job-related costs from the general fund.

City spends $200 on porta potties for Clairmont ribbon cutting

Portable restrooms will be available at the Clairmont Ribbon Cutting Event on July 13, 2019 at the east end of Clairmont.