Council will decide whether to allow a recycling business to operate as a junk dealer in your neighborhood. The decision follows a public hearing on the application.
City is using emergency procurement rules to replace damaged floors in the Boutwell Auditorium dressing room, allowing faster repair without competitive bidding. This keeps the venue operational for performances and events.
Critical public-safety broadcast and recording infrastructure gets emergency repairs. The Track's main computer and Tri-Caster (video production system) are essential to police operations documentation and emergency communications.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Savanah's Centerpoint Store receives approval to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to their location at 3101 Center Point Road, allowing them to sell beer and wine at that retail location.
Savanah's UAB Store LLC is approved to sell beer and wine at 1413 11th Avenue South. The city holds public hearings on all liquor license transfers to allow residents to comment on potential impacts to their neighborhood.
New off-premise beer and wine license approval for retail location at 201 6th Avenue SW. Public hearing will allow neighbors and residents to comment on the license transfer.
Liquor license approval allows the theater venue at 2208 7th Avenue South to serve beer and wine to patrons during performances and events.
New restaurant liquor license application at 4100 4th Avenue South. Public hearing will allow neighbors and residents to weigh in on the license.
Alabama Sports Council gets permission to sell beverages and goods along 5th–7th Avenue South during Hammerfest festival.
Allows food vendor to operate at Magic City Art Connection event at Linn Park, April 26–28, 2019. Enables catering for festival attendees.
The Agape House can now hold bingo events Mondays and Thursdays at its Valley Avenue location, likely supporting the nonprofit's fundraising and community engagement activities.
Inoperable vehicle declared a public nuisance and removed from neighborhood; costs charged to the registered owner.
Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods; removal costs charged to vehicle owner. Improves blight conditions on affected property.
City commits $15,000 to American Red Cross Mid-Alabama Chapter for immediate disaster relief and emergency services in the region.
City hires consultant Jack W. Crowe for unspecified work up to $25,000. Scope of work details are incomplete in the public record.
City and Board of Education formalize support for Barrett Elementary School operations under state law. Affects students and families at the school.
Council is approving a partnership between the city and school system for educational assistance, though the specific services and budget impact are unclear from the title.
Mayor can now sign an agreement for the school board to provide general education support services to the city. Specifics of the assistance and any funding are not detailed in the agenda item.
American flags will be purchased for Fairmont Memorial Park using general fund resources.
Sole-source contract for disk jockey services at a city event or function.
Small vendor payment for event DJ services on the consent agenda.
City commits $77,798 for street or pavement sealcoating work. This routine maintenance contract preserves road conditions and extends pavement life.
City equipment maintenance continues with a new vendor supplying automotive filters for fleet vehicles over the next year.
The city awarded a competitive contract to supply automotive filters to city vehicles and equipment for the next year. This is routine maintenance spending.
City renews janitorial paper supply contract with Budget Janitorial Supply for continued municipal operations.
City approves standing purchase agreement with Emergency Equipment Professional for emergency response vehicle parts at competitive unit prices. Ensures fire/rescue and public safety vehicles have ready access to replacement parts.
Emergency responders can now purchase critical vehicle parts through a pre-approved vendor at fixed prices, reducing procurement delays for fire and rescue equipment.
City secures competitive pricing on fire department equipment needed for emergency response readiness.
Routine maintenance keeps City Hall's cooling system running. Repair of chiller and pre-heat water pump #1 ensures building climate control continues.
City commits general fund dollars to furnish the Mayor's Office with chairs and related office furniture through a competitive bid process.
City spends nearly $27,500 on electrical, lighting, data and security products from Graybar Electric. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
Public Works Department registers staff for training classes to maintain skills and certifications. This routine purchase ensures employees have required professional development.
Equipment Management Department routine repair supplement for city fleet vehicle 184319. Minor operational expense from general fund.
The city is returning $9,161.63 in public funds to their rightful recipients through two separate refunds. Residents and vendors deserve transparency about who received refunds and why.
Council member Steven Hoyt gets increased travel expense reimbursement for Washington, DC business. Item amends prior 2019 authorization.
Councilor Alexander attended a meeting in Washington, DC on February 13–14, 2019. The city is reimbursing her travel expenses from the general fund.
City pays Chief of Operations Kevin Moore for March 2019 travel to Columbus, OH. Routine expense reimbursement from public funds.
Authorizes spending from the general fund for city operations and departmental expenses. Residents should know how discretionary budgets are being allocated across departments.
Council approves an advance account allowing the Mayor to spend general fund money before formal reimbursement, streamlining city operations but requiring transparent tracking of how advance funds are used.
Property owners will face forced weed removal on 117 blighted parcels across Birmingham. Properties that aren't cleared could trigger liens, fines, or city-funded abatement at owner expense.
Savanah Enterprises can now sell beer and wine at its Montclair Road location. The business must comply with local regulations for off-premise alcohol sales.
Limousine operator loses permission to run service after failing to maintain required liability coverage. Protects passengers and other motorists on city streets.
Birmingham expands youth sports access through partnership with Major League Baseball Youth Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Board. Program details and funding sources not disclosed in this agenda summary.
City confirms that the March 21, 2019 Strategic Plan public update at the Alabama School of Fine Arts served a public purpose, formally approving the event's general fund spending.
Establishes that Birmingham can spend public money on sports events and tourism activities. This sets the legal framework for how tax dollars support local economic development and community events.
Parks Board considers moving the proposed Major League Baseball youth baseball academy to a different location in Birmingham. The relocation affects which neighborhood gets this sports training facility and its economic/recreational benefits.
City commits $429,000 to fix elevators in municipal buildings, keeping public facilities accessible and safe.