This is the city's total spending plan for the coming fiscal year, setting funding levels for police, fire, schools, parks, and other core services you rely on daily. Council will debate and vote on it in coming weeks.
City gives up 3,015 sq ft of public alleyway between 5th Court North and Messer Airport Highway. This removes a public right-of-way, potentially consolidating adjacent properties for private development or use.
Alleyway closure removes public right-of-way; affects access and future land use for properties adjacent to the vacated passage.
Southeastern Sealcoating gets additional $57,424 to complete street improvements on Cotton Avenue. The change order represents a budget adjustment to finish the project.
Clears the way for the Mayor to spend general fund money on District 4 neighborhood meetings and community events. Residents in District 4 will see city-led engagement activities, but the resolution doesn't specify dollar amounts or a detailed budget.
Emergency boiler failure at East Pinson Valley Recreation Center required immediate replacement. Facility can now resume normal pool operations.
City addresses health hazards at municipal facility; workers and visitors exposed to asbestos and mold until removal is complete.
Emergency repairs keep critical fire services operational. Replacing a failed water heater at an active fire station ensures crews have essential facilities to remain ready for dispatch.
Public Works will purchase Anvil 2+2 ULV adulticide for summer mosquito control citywide. This sole-source purchase supports pest management to protect public health.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Jana Business, Inc. gains permission to sell beer and wine at the Texaco station on 1st Avenue North. The license transfer allows expanded retail beverage sales in this commercial location.
Sharifa Mohamed Saleh's transfer of a beer and wine license to Graymont Food & Grocery at 541 Graymont Avenue West permits alcohol sales at the location.
Village Earnest LLC gets approval to sell beer and wine at Village Market (7737 2nd Ave South). Brings retail alcohol service to the neighborhood.
Filter Coffee Parlor at 1927 11th Avenue South gains permission to sell beer and wine. The license allows the business to serve alcohol on-premises and off-premises to customers.
Domestique Panache receives approval to serve alcohol at its lounge location in downtown Birmingham. Local business licensing decisions shape neighborhood character and commercial activity.
New restaurant at 1024 20th Street South gets approval to serve alcohol. This allows the business to operate at full capacity and affects local neighborhood commerce.
Iron City Pizza (2021 Magnolia Avenue South) gains approval to serve alcohol — a key operational step for the business and a decision tied to neighborhood commercial activity.
NHAM Southside LLC seeks a retail liquor license for Unplugged restaurant. This decision affects the business's ability to serve alcohol and shapes the neighborhood's commercial activity.
Authorizes Legion FC Concessions to sell food and drinks at BBVA Compass Field during the team's matches July 27–August 17, 2019.
Allows food and beverage sales at Birmingham Legion FC home games Sept 13–Oct 5. No direct resident impact unless you're a ticket holder.
Allows Legion FC Concessions LLC to sell food and beverages at Birmingham Legion FC matches from October through November 2019. Enables the team's concession operations during home games.
Kathy G & Company can now host outdoor events in the rose gardens area at the Botanical Gardens. This enables private event rentals at a popular city venue.
American Cancer Society's "Hope in the Ham" event on July 25 at 200 28th Street South will proceed with city approval. The permit allows the community fundraiser to take place in the Architectural Heritage neighborhood.
Volume Services, Inc. gains retail liquor sales authorization at the Centerplate venue on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard. This retail license governs alcohol service at the location.
City removes weeds and debris from abandoned properties and bills owners; costs become liens on the properties. Details on specific parcels not provided in agenda.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.
City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from residential or commercial property and charges the registered owner for removal costs.
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.
Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles on streets and property create safety and blight concerns. Removal costs are assessed to the registered 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.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are billed to the registered vehicle owner.
City moves $7,945 from a street improvement project to accelerate the Woodlawn Connector Trail, a pedestrian/cycling pathway funded by a federal grant.
The city grants Birmingham Hotels, LLC permission to install and maintain a two-sided lit sign projecting into public right-of-way—a use that requires ongoing city oversight to protect streetscape safety and appearance.
Neighborhood Housing Services will help lead economic and community development projects across Birmingham, focusing on neighborhood improvement and housing stability citywide.
City commits $10,000 to support Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition's conservation and education work in Birmingham's nature areas.
City commits $5,000 to Titusville Development Corporation under state development statute. Purpose of agreement not specified in available item text.
East Lake neighborhood's special tax funds support a free community fishing event on June 8, bringing families together at the park.
Anti-dumping signage targets illegal waste at this intersection, improving neighborhood cleanup and public health.
Two new metal trash cans will be placed at 1622 Druid Hills Drive and 1408 22nd S, improving neighborhood cleanliness and public space management.
Enon Ridge residents get public funding to hold neighborhood meetings and organize community events. The grant supports local civic engagement.
Powderly Library receives funding for community programs and services. Purpose listed in title as incomplete.
Graffiti cleanup improves the neighborhood's appearance and addresses blight concerns in Highland Park.
General fund spending supports neighborhood activities in Hooper City.
General fund money goes to support Board of Education operations under Alabama law.
Upgrade improves recreation amenities at the North Avondale Community center, a neighborhood hub.
Visible crime prevention signs help deter theft and property crime in the neighborhood. The $200 purchase supports community safety efforts led by residents.
City funds community health/awareness event in North Pratt neighborhood.
Residents in Oak Ridge Park get city support for a community celebration marking Juneteenth. The neighborhood association receives $500 from general funds to host the event.
$1,000 from general funds goes to support Powderly Library's programs and operations. Designation recognizes library's role in the community.
Flooring repair at Station 27 keeps this Roebuck Community facility operational and safe for public use.
City commits $500 from general funds to support Red Ribbon Day, a public health awareness event focused on substance abuse prevention.
South East Lake Neighborhood will have DJ services and equipment for community events. The contract uses a sole-source procurement method.
City commits public funds to support a community health or awareness event in the South Pratt neighborhood.
Funding community meeting supplies and signage for the Southside Neighborhood A office.
Spring Lake Neighborhood gets two new entrance signs funded from general revenue. A small wayfinding improvement for local residents and visitors.
City directs funds to help students afford school uniforms, reducing barriers to attendance and participation.
City funds community event promoting health awareness and ribbon-day recognition. Spending from general fund.
Library patrons at Woodlawn will have access to a larger display for programs and events. Covers equipment and support through 2028.
Woodlawn Neighborhood Association receives public funding to host a community Juneteenth event, strengthening neighborhood civic engagement.
Senate Bill 312 would let cities and counties control whether shared scooters and bikes operate in their neighborhoods. Without this law, companies can launch services without local approval.
Settlement details and payment amount not disclosed in the public agenda item. Citizens should know the resolution terms and cost to the city.
The city is paying a settlement for a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. Dollar amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.
Property owner will be billed $7,392 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The cost is a lien against the property until paid.
Property owner must pay the full cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. This shifts demolition expenses from taxpayers to the responsible property owner.
Property owner at 820 78th Street South will be billed $14,866 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
Property owner at 1229 Seattle Street in Wylam will be billed $5,256.40 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. The cost is now a special assessment against the property.
Property owner at 4209 10th Avenue will receive a tax bill for $9,068.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Property owner at 813 23rd Street will be charged $10,207.96 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The owner is responsible for paying this assessment.
Property owner at 2508-17th Street & Storage House faces a special tax bill to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. This is how Birmingham recovers demolition costs from property owners.
City demolishes unsafe building and charges property owner for the cost. Owners in similar situations should expect similar assessments.
Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. This is how Birmingham recovers demolition expenses from property owners whose neglected buildings become public hazards.
Property owner is liable for the full cost of tearing down the unsafe building. Special assessment charges are paid through property taxes, so failure to pay could result in tax sale of the parcel.
Property owner Timothy Taylor can now legally repair the condemned house at 113 Red Lane Circle, moving it toward sale or reoccupancy and reducing neighborhood blight.
Property owner Eric Grayson gets permission to repair a condemned house and restore it to code. Clearing the path to bring an abandoned or blighted property back into use.
Owner Guadalupe Garcia gets permission to repair a condemned property, clearing the path to bring it back into safe use and prevent further blight.
Owner Darryl Bender can now legally repair a condemned house, clearing the path to bring it back into code compliance and potentially back to use.
Property owner Martez Nalls receives permit to repair the condemned building, clearing a path toward rehabilitation and removal from the city's blight inventory.
Property owner Ronaldo Walton can now repair a condemned house, potentially bringing it back into use and reducing neighborhood blight on Circle Street.
Property owner Darryl Cobb can now begin repairs on a condemned building. This clears the path to rehabilitate the property and remove it from the city's blight inventory.
Owner Clarence Glass can now repair a condemned building, moving it toward occupancy and removing blight from the neighborhood.
City approves $575,123 construction contract for Center Street Phase I infrastructure work. Competitive bid process delivered lowest price; work begins immediately upon council approval.
Drainage improvements at 9th Avenue North and 31st Street North will reduce flooding and improve stormwater management in that area.
Daniel Payne Industrial Park will be cleared and prepared for development. Work affects 31 acres and supports job-creation efforts in the industrial district.
Routine vendor payment for IT equipment under state contract. No direct impact on resident services or taxes.
Property at 1931 16th St N is no longer subject to the city's special weed-abatement assessment, removing any potential tax or fee liability for the owner.
Fire Department gains equipment for rescue and structural work. Purchased from Alabama Construction Supply, Inc. via general fund.
Council approves routine purchase of replacement engine for city vehicle (Equipment 122202). Already budgeted in FY 2018-2019 general fund.
Equipment Management maintains the fire department's vehicle fleet. This repair keeps fire apparatus in service.
City commits $1,644.90 from general fund for equipment maintenance on five heavy-duty trucks. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
Routine vendor payment from the city attorney's office for court filing and service of legal documents.
Police department purchases ballistic protective gear and accessories for officer safety. Procurement follows competitive buying standards through cooperative purchasing contract.
General fund spending on furniture for the Mayor's Office. Item placed on consent agenda for routine approval.
Routine maintenance of fire department equipment ensures emergency response readiness. This no-bid payment to North American Fire Equipment Company covers repairs and parts for firefighting gear.
Routine office supply purchase for City Council operations using standing unit-price contract.
City commits funds to replenish HVAC equipment inventory through a competitive cooperative contract, keeping municipal heating and cooling systems operational.
Councilor Hilliard attended a municipal conference in Washington, D.C. March 10–13, 2019. The city reimbursed him $2,037 from general funds.
City employees submit itemized expense claims for reimbursement from the general fund. This routine approval ensures travel, meal, and other work-related costs are processed.
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures payroll and operational expenses are processed.
Property owner Wilbert Wilson can now make repairs to bring the condemned house back to code compliance, clearing a path toward reoccupancy or sale.
Property owner Wilbert Wilson can now proceed with repairs to bring the condemned house into compliance. Once completed, the structure may be released from condemnation status and potentially returned to use or sale.
Owner Wilbert Wilson can now repair the condemned building to bring it back into compliance. This removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Property owner Wilbert Wilson can now repair a condemned building at this address, potentially clearing the way to bring the structure back into use or prepare it for sale.