Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement special assessment imposed on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Property owners will receive bills for cleanup work already completed under a 2015 abatement program.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City will recover cleanup costs from property owners who failed to maintain yards; funds go toward removing dangerous overgrowth in neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement costs assessed against blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal on their land. The city recovers costs through special assessment under the 2015 abatement ordinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City assesses special fees for weed abatement on neglected properties

Property owners receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on blighted lots. Assessments cover costs of maintaining public health and neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected land. Assessment liens attach to the property and become due.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds declared a public hazard in 2015. The assessment amount and affected addresses will be detailed during the hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will face special fees to cover weed removal costs on their lots if declared noxious or dangerous by the city. Check if your property is on the list.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for clearing dangerous weeds from neglected land. This enforces code violations from a 2017 declaration.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds face special assessments to recover the city's abatement costs. Amounts and affected addresses will be detailed in the public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will face a special tax bill to cover weed removal on their land or adjacent city property. Unpaid assessments become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Assessment covers costs from 2016 abatement work declared under Resolution 1769-16.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed clearing on their vacant or neglected lots. This enforces code violations and recovers cleanup costs from responsible parties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Follow-up hearing will determine final amounts owed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessments: properties charged for weed abatement

Property owners may face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Check if your address is included in this assessment list.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment levied against blighted properties

City collects costs for removing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Property owners receive bills to recover abatement expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing overgrown weeds on their lots; affects properties previously declared dangerous or noxious by city ordinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment for blighted properties

Property owners may face special tax assessments for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts will be presented at a hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City enforces weed-removal orders on dangerous or noxious properties; property owners may face special assessments if they don't comply. Details on affected parcels not yet available.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to pay for city removal of noxious weeds on their parcels. This enforces the 2017 blight-abatement policy and shifts cleanup costs to owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle cluttering neighborhood; cost of removal charged to registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisances; owner pays costs

Abandoned or inoperable cars are removed from neighborhoods and costs are charged to the registered owners. Clears blight and improves neighborhood safety and appearance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

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

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; owner bears removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City abates inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles create blight, pose safety hazards, and lower neighborhood quality of life. Removal costs get charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicle, costs charged to owner

Abandoned cars are cleared as public nuisances; removal costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicle from residential property

Clears abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods, improving public safety and property appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles harm neighborhood appearance and safety. The city will remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from residential property as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost. Addresses neighborhood blight and public safety hazards from inoperable cars.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal authorized; cost assessed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bills the registered owner for the removal cost, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or disabled cars from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves removal of inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods, improving safety and appearance. Costs are billed to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down cars left in neighborhoods can attract crime and lower property values. This decision lets the city remove the vehicle and bill the owner for costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or inoperable vehicles from streets and assesses removal costs to the registered owner, reducing neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner pays costs

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bills the registered owner for the removal cost, clearing neighborhood blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal from neighborhood property

City removes abandoned, inoperable vehicle from residential property and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles on streets create safety hazards and reduce neighborhood livability. This item authorizes removal of the vehicle and charges the registered owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Clears abandoned vehicles that blight neighborhoods and pose safety risks. Costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action clears one inoperable vehicle from a residential area, with removal costs charged to the owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are eyesores and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered by billing the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Gus's Fried Chicken approved for sidewalk sign license

Gus's Fried Chicken gets permission to install a double-faced blade sign on public right-of-way. Standard commercial signage approval with no direct cost to the city.

👥 Counterparty: Chicken Fried Birmingham, LLC, d/b/a Gus's Fried Chicken 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $45K

City funds IIMC conference hosting for $45K

City commits $45,000 cash plus $5,000 in services to host International Institute of Municipal Clerks conference in Birmingham, bringing visibility and economic activity to the city.

👥 Counterparty: International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $40K

City splits $40K mapping contract with Jefferson County

Birmingham shares cost of orthophotography and planimetric mapping services with Jefferson County Commission. Updated aerial imagery and property mapping supports city planning, zoning, and development decisions.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Commission 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Lomax lawsuit (CV-2018-900465)

City Attorney resolves long-standing civil claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers not disclosed in consent agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Terry Lomax 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Penn and Pickett lawsuit

City resolves civil litigation brought by Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett. Settlement terms not disclosed in agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett vs. Megan Christine McCay 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit: Penn and Pickett v. McCay (CV-2017-904079)

City Attorney recommends settlement of a multi-year civil lawsuit. Settlement terms and financial obligation are not disclosed in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett vs. Megan Christine McCay 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds District 7 "Chat and Chew" community meeting

District 7 residents get a direct forum to talk with city leaders and neighbors about neighborhood concerns. Council is allocating general funds to hold the event.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: District 7

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $60K

City assesses $59,954.68 sales tax against Victory Market Inc.

Victory Market Inc. and owner Rita M. Powell owe the city nearly $60,000 in unpaid sales taxes. The assessment moves the city to collect funds that should have been remitted from customer purchases at the health food store.

👥 Counterparty: Victory Market Inc. and Rita M. Powell 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $9,957 sales tax against Gay Office Supply

Malcolm Gay, owner of Gay Office Supply, faces a tax assessment for unpaid sales taxes from March 2012 to December 2014. The assessment holds the business owner personally liable for collecting and remitting taxes owed to the city.

👥 Counterparty: Malcolm Gay / Gay Office Supply 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2108 30th Place West

City will remove a condemned structure deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2108 - 30th Place West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

1433 Hill Street: City approves demolition of unsafe structure

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted property improves neighborhood safety and frees the land for potential reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1433 Hill Street Dolomite, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621 Edwards Street

Dolomite neighborhood removes a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the site for future redevelopment or land bank recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1621 Edwards Street, Dolomite, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1134 4th Terrace West unsafe; demolition approved

Blighted property at 1134 4th Terrace West will be demolished after council determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1134 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4965 Brittain Street

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition clears blighted structure from neighborhood. Removes ongoing liability and potential eyesore.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4965 Brittain Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 734 39th Street North

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 734 - 39th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: Unsafe structure at 817 37th Place North

City removes a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for potential reuse or stabilization of the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 817 - 37th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 127–37th Ave W

Blighted structure at 127–37th Avenue West designated for removal to reduce neighborhood safety hazards and blight.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 127 - 37th Avenue West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1212 Woodland Ave

Unsafe property at 1212 Woodland Avenue will be torn down. Removing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1212 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1729 Center Place South

Unsafe or blighted properties reduce neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes a hazard from the community.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1729 Center Place South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3921 Bessemer Avenue

Blighted structure designated unsafe and public nuisance; city will remove it. Clears dangerous building from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3921 Bessemer Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3921 Bessemer Avenue

Blighted structure designated unsafe and public nuisance; city will remove it. Clears dangerous building from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3921 Bessemer Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2322 South Park Terrace

Unsafe structure at 2322 South Park Terrace S.W. will be demolished to remove public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2322 South Park Terrace S.W. aka 3 South Park Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 608 16th Street S.W.

Unsafe structure marked for removal to eliminate public hazard and blight in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 608 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 517 16th St S.W.

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 517 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 8023 3rd Avenue South ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, moving toward demolition. Clears blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8023 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 8015 3rd Ave. South ordered demolished

City removes a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and eliminates a potential hazard to residents nearby.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8015 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 7816 6th Avenue North

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and clears a blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7816 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7905 6th Avenue North

Blighted property in your neighborhood will be cleared. Demolition removes a hazard and opens the site for potential reuse.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7905 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8204 5th Avenue North

Building declared unsafe public nuisance will be torn down, clearing blight from neighborhood. Demolition removes safety hazard affecting surrounding properties and residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8204 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $299K

Council awards $298,914 HVAC contract for Hawkins Rec Center gym

Cooling system upgrade at Hawkins Recreation Center will improve comfort and air quality for residents using the gymnasium. Work funded through capital improvements.

👥 Counterparty: Coston General Contractors, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.6M

Council awards $1.55M contract for new Wylam library branch

New library branch in Wylam brings closer access to books, internet, and programs for residents. Construction by Clements Dean Building Company begins soon.

👥 Counterparty: Clements Dean Building Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Wylam

· Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $16K

BPD audio-visual equipment purchase: $15,960 via sole-source contract

Police department buys specialized audio and video gear, likely for body cameras, evidence storage, or courtroom presentation. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: B&H Photo & Electronics Corporation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,440 to Craneworks Inc. for crane rental at Justice Center

Routine maintenance expense for HVAC repairs at the David Vann Justice Center. This is a standard operational cost from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Craneworks Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: David Vann Justice Center

· Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

City buys office furniture from HON Company for $5,154.69

Routine purchase of office chairs, desks, and filing cabinets for City Council offices using general fund dollars.

👥 Counterparty: The HON Company, LLC., Atlanta, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves training class registrations with Green Web Partnership

City employees will gain access to professional development training through a standing agreement with Green Web Partnership, available as needed at current market rates.

👥 Counterparty: Frederick M. Kapp dba Green Web Partnership 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $11K

Council approves $11,422 for HVAC repairs at Justice Center

Routine maintenance spend for the David Vann Justice Center's HVAC system. Keeps critical city infrastructure operational.

👥 Counterparty: Wittichen Supply Company, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: David Vann Justice Center

· Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $376

City pays Adamson Ford $376.34 for vehicle repair supplement

Equipment Management vehicle 184370 repair work required additional funding. This supplement covers the cost difference for parts or labor on an existing auto wreck repair.

👥 Counterparty: Adamson Ford Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: Birmingham

· Item number:Item #84 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $310K

City awards $309.5K tire contract to Bridgestone Americas

Replenishes city fleet tires through competitive purchase. Ensures adequate stock for police, fire, public works vehicles.

👥 Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba GCR Tire Center and Service, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #85 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $8K

City spends $8,052 on brush cat equipment repairs

Maintenance of city brush removal equipment keeps streets and public land clear. This purchase replaces worn motors and valves on three machines.

👥 Counterparty: Loader Services and Equipment Inc., Pelham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City spends $7,305 on turf equipment parts from Jerry Pate Turf

Repairs to six pieces of turf maintenance equipment keep city grounds operational; no competitive bidding was used for this vendor purchase.

👥 Counterparty: Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation, Pensacola, Florida 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #87 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City pays $3,156 to Paul Pierce Paint Body for vehicle repair

Equipment Management uses general funds to repair city vehicle 074937 after collision damage.

👥 Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint Body, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $249

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $249.73 for vehicle repair

Routine vendor payment for repairs to city vehicle 094318. Small claims and repair expenses like these are paid regularly from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint Body, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $4K

City pays Quick Motors $3,697 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management Department fixes a damaged city vehicle (No. 174342). General fund money covers the repair cost.

👥 Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #90 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $3K

City pays $2,533.98 to Quick Motors for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle wreck repair covered by general fund spending.

👥 Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham, AL 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $13K

City approves $13,307 in refunds to residents

Three residents receive money back from the city. Details on who and why are not provided in this summary.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #92 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $503

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $503.81 for Georgia Municipal Conference

Councilor reimbursement for professional development travel. The city covers attendee costs for out-of-state municipal conferences.

👥 Counterparty: John Hilliard 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City reimburses Deputy Administrator McDaniels $1,085.82 for New Orleans trip

Reimbursement for travel expenses (March 28–30) for City Council staff attending business in New Orleans. Paid from general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Jeffery McDaniels 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from public funds. This routine approval ensures accountability for how taxpayer money covers staff costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Allows city employees to submit and be reimbursed for work-related expenses before normal payroll processing, providing faster access to funds they've already spent on city business.

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

· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

City employees can draw funds in advance for work-related expenses, then reconcile later. Allows staff to cover costs upfront without personal out-of-pocket burden.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Employees who advanced their own money for city business get reimbursed. Routine payroll compliance item.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #98 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 132 blighted properties public nuisance; weed abatement begins

City is cracking down on overgrown vacant lots that attract crime and lower neighborhood property values. Owners have notice to clear weeds or face city action and potential fines.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City covers travel for neighborhood reps to NUSA Board meeting

Funds neighborhood-level representation at NUSA meetings. Enables local leaders and candidates to participate in regional governance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #100 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA