Regular City Council Meeting

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 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.

Budget amendment: $1,600 transferred within District 2 discretionary funds

Council redirects $1,600 from District 2 discretionary project funds. These small reallocations reflect how neighborhood dollars are managed; the destination ("Non Departmental Transfer") is unclear from the public record.

City awards $11K sole-source contract to Better Basics, Inc.

Council is committing general fund dollars to a single vendor without competitive bidding. The description is incomplete, so the specific impact on residents is unclear—but citizens deserve to see how tax money is spent and why this vendor was chosen.

City pays Birmingham Board of Education $500 for education assistance

City commits $500 in general funds to support the Board of Education's work with residents on educational programs.

City pays Birmingham Board of Education $8,274 for assistance services

City commits $8,274 to the Birmingham Board of Education for unspecified assistance services under state law. Item lacks detail on what services are provided or how residents benefit.

City executes agreement with U.S. Green Building Council for 2019 award

Birmingham accepted recognition or funding from the U.S. Green Building Council's 2019 program. This signals the city's commitment to sustainable building standards and may unlock grants or recognition for green projects.

Empire Hospitality gets right-of-way permit for street sign

Empire Hospitality can install a lighted sign projecting into city right-of-way. Routine permit for private signage in public space.

UAB gets right-of-way to install underground ductile iron piping

Allows University of Alabama at Birmingham to lay utility infrastructure in city right-of-way. Affects access and future construction in affected corridors.

City approves $573,495 software contract with Daktronics, Inc.

Multi-year software deal splits payments across 2020–2021. Purpose of software not clearly stated in agenda item.

City assesses $28,469 sales tax against QTR International LLC

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a business and its owners. This enforcement action helps ensure all businesses pay their fair share of taxes.

City assesses $19,384 sales tax against Birmingham Rubber Stamp & Stencil

Company and its owners face tax debt collection action for unpaid sales taxes owed to the city.

City assesses $614.13 sales tax against Performance Imports

Business owner Lina Mahmoud is held responsible for collecting and remitting unpaid sales taxes. Enforcement actions like this help ensure tax compliance across Birmingham.

Sales tax assessment: Speedy Print owes $391.69

City collects $391.69 in overdue sales tax from Speedy Print Inc. for a prior period. Monica L. Barbour is listed as responsible for tax remittance.

Sales tax assessment: $15,646 against Embroid Me of Birm

City is collecting $15,646 in unpaid sales taxes from Embroid Me of Birm. This resolves a tax liability against the business.

City assesses $5,002 sales tax against Stray Cats Home Decor

Business owner Kimberly Padgett is liable for unpaid sales taxes from February 2018 onward for her home décor shop; the assessment allows the city to pursue collection.

Sales tax assessment: $8,339 owed by Tide & Tiger Lounge

City pursues unpaid sales taxes from a local bar. The assessment covers a period starting January 20 and reflects taxes the business should have collected and remitted.

City assesses $151.33 sales-tax debt against Brakes for Less

Brakes for Less (Nelcomp Inc.) owes back sales taxes for December; the city is formally recording the debt for collection.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that sporting events, receptions, music exhibitions, and tourism activities that will take place on or around May 16-19, 2019 for the general public within the City of Birmingham and at the Birmingham Civil Rights

CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the District #1 hosting teacher appreciation and professional development days which will take place on or before May 31, 2019 for the general public at District 1 schools Sun Valley Elementary, Smith Middle

Special assessment: $3,821.92 for Wylam duplex demolition

Property owner at 5437–12th Avenue faces a one-time bill to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe building. Demolitions remove blight and hazards from neighborhoods.

Demolition cost: $2,835.84 special assessment at 5424 12th Ave, Wylam

Property owner will receive a bill for $2,835.84 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this Wylam address. The assessment is a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $5,129.64 for demolition at 501 Lexington Street

Property owner at 501 Lexington Street is billed $5,129.64 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The city recovers the expense through a special assessment on the parcel.

City charges owner $6,008 for demolition of unsafe building at 1112 Portland Str

A blighted structure at 1112 Portland Street has been demolished; the owner is now liable for $6,007.68 in costs through a special assessment on their property tax bill.

Ensley property owner charged $23,617 for building demolition

Property at 2349 15th Street has been demolished as unsafe; the owner now owes the city $23,617.52 in special assessment costs.

Special assessment: Property owner pays $5,281.63 for demolition at 2018 Avenue

Property owner at 2018 Avenue V (Ensley Highlands) is charged $5,281.63 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $5,153 demolition cost for unsafe building at 3038 15th St W

Property owner at 3038 15th Street West will be billed $5,153 for the city's demolition of an unsafe structure in Bush Hills neighborhood.

Demolition cost for unsafe Wylam building assessed at $6,862

Property owner at 4518 12th Avenue faces a special assessment bill to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe structure. This is a routine blight-recovery action that removes hazards from the neighborhood.

Property demolition cost: $9,625 special assessment at 4409 12th Court

Unsafe building demolished on your property or next to it? You'll pay $9,625.40 via special tax bill if the city determines the cost is yours to cover.

Special assessment issued for demolition at 2816 Avenue R

Property owner faces $8,879.40 bill for demolishing an unsafe building in Ensley Highlands. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

City assesses $10,050 demolition cost to Wylam property owner

Unsafe building at 1220 Seattle Street demolished; $10,050 bill charged to property owner. Residents can expect continued public-safety demolitions on neglected structures.

City charges property owner $9,979 for demolition of unsafe building in Wylam

Property owner at 4318 9th Avenue faces a special assessment to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge will be levied against the property unless paid or challenged.

Toner cartridge contract renewed with Office Pal, Inc.

City renews supplier contract for office toner cartridges used by Purchasing Stores Warehouse and other departments.

City renews toner cartridge contract with TIC Express

Supplies remanufactured toner cartridges to city offices and warehouses on an as-needed basis at pre-set unit prices.

Fire department approves parts contract with Williams Fire Apparatus

Secures emergency response vehicle parts supply for 1 year. Ensures fire trucks stay operational for public safety responses citywide.

Police tactical gear purchase: $32,242.50 to Galls, LLC

City spends $32K on police tactical components and uniforms from general fund via competitive contract.

Council approves $30,959 for Boutwell stage floor replacement

Boutwell Auditorium's stage floor will be replaced with new materials and services. This upgrade maintains the venue's functionality for city events and performances.

Council approves $73,194 seating purchase from Irwin Seating

City spending $73,194 on seating and installation for an unspecified municipal space.

City buys $55K fire-rescue breathing gear from MES

Fire crews get replacement SCBA facepieces and voice amplifiers needed for safe rescue operations. Equipment keeps firefighters protected during emergency response.

Council approves $1,026 purchase of conference chairs from Norstar Office Produc

Routine procurement for office furniture serving the Planning and Engineering departments.

City buys 55-ton lowboy trailer from National Feet Group for $59,000

City purchases equipment to support operations. This $59,000 spending from the general fund goes toward a heavy-duty trailer for public works or fleet use.

City pays JW Auto Body $1,341 for vehicle 094531 repair

Equipment Management repairs city fleet vehicle through general funds.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $1,181.80 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department supplement to fix city vehicle 184345 from wreck damage. Routine maintenance spending on general fund.

City pays $1,297 to Quick Motors for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department repair claim approved for city fleet maintenance.

Council approves $516 wreck repair payment to Quick Motors

City pays for damage repair to Equipment Management vehicle from general fund.

City approves $2,592 wreck repair payment to Rich's Collision

Routine vendor payment for vehicle maintenance. City fleet repair approved via consent agenda.

Chief Administrator's travel reimbursement approved, $335.50

City approves reimbursement to Kevin Owens, Chief Administrator, for a May 2019 trip to Atlanta. This is routine expense approval on consent agenda.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are reimbursed from public funds. This consent-agenda approval ensures transparent accounting of staff spending and lets residents know how general-fund dollars support city operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses paid out of pocket. This routine approval affects payroll and employee benefits funded from the general budget.

City declares 782 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Overgrown properties across Birmingham are now officially declared nuisances, triggering notice and potential cleanup action. Property owners will be required to address dangerous vegetation or face city enforcement.

Legion Field events May 24-26 declared public purpose

City declares sporting events, music exhibitions, and tourism activities at Legion Field in May a public purpose, which can affect tax treatment and liability protections for those events.