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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · 85 agenda items · 13 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered authorizing the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority to issue up to $225 million in health care facility revenue bonds to finance improvements and expansion at Children's Hospital, and approved a three-year renewal with SoundThinking, Inc. for ShotSpotter gunshot detection services. The council also considered agreements with Jones Valley Teaching Farm for urban agriculture programs and with McWane Center for science education, a new lien enforcement mechanism for building code violations, and authorization for the Mayor to sign settlement agreements related to the Purdue/Sackler opioid matter. The council additionally considered 13 building demolition orders for structures declared unsafe and public nuisances across the city, along with routine procurement, budget, public safety, and public works matters.

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passed #1449 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 71 items
  • [8] STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these i named in vote
  • [9] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution granting approval for an Off Premise Beer and Wine License for Curbside Provisions, LLC to be used at Son of a Butcher, 2810 3rd Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham AL 35233 and rescinding Resolution No. 1318-25, adopted b named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of LKS Enterprises, LLC for an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be used at Easy Stop, 9917 Parkway East, Suite A, Birmingham, Alabama 35215, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submit named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. CORRECT FROM "608 (616)" TO "616" A Resolution relative to the application of C & M Hospitality, Inc., for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Cassanova Restaurant, 608 (616) 29th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, an named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of High Dive Lounge and Park, LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at High Dive, 524 32nd Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Sub named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of The Green Bean, LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at The Green Bean, 3108 Park Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitt named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution relative to the application of TheHive, LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at The Hive, 1819 Avenue F, Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Counc named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution relative to the application of Birmingham Chapter Les Dames d'Escoffier International for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Champagne & Fried Chicken, on October 19, 2025, on 29th Street between 2nd Avenue named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution relative to the application of Honeycutt JR Enterprises, LLC for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at The Classic Comedy Cookout, from October 19 through October 20, 2025, at 5812 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 11. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $960.00 to Planning, Engineering, and Permits for Certified Local Government Grant per award received from Alabama Historica named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $1,400.00 from Huffman Neighborhood Association and appropriating $1,400.00 to Transfer to Fund 102 Capital named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 and §38-2-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham in an amount not to exceed $4,500.00 to provide the follo named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 to provide the following good named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $7,998.00 to provide the following good named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq., §11-47-11 and §11-47-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Birmingham Time Media Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 to provide named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 of the Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a First Amendment to the Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. (ESO), under which ESO shall provide new integrated functions and ex named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 of the Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a First Amendment to the Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. (ESO), under which ESO shall extend the subscription for Electronic named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-19, and §11-47-16, Codes of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with HUB Worldwide, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the Provider). The City is retaining named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §38-2-9, and §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with Huffman Development Council, under which Huffman Devel named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement between the City of Birmingham and McWane Science Center d/b/a McWane Center ("McWane"), under which McWane will provide services in the City to promote publ named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-19, and §11-47-16, Code of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Me Time Book Club, (hereinafter referred to as the Provider). The City is retaining t named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution pursuant to §11-47-16 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Red Mountain Theatre Company, Inc. ("RMTC"), under which RMTC will agree to make its facilities available to the public a named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Project Agreement, under which a Project Agreement between the City of Birmingham and SecturaSOFT, Inc., and Stella Source, Inc., dated October 25, 2023, wil named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to execute a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Vertosoft, LLC, under which Vertosoft will assist the City with updating its Workforce Central Software by mig named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Governmental Entity and Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement, the Subdivision Participation and Release Form, and the Authorization to Vote via Master Ballot Regarding the Purdue/Sackle named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving and consenting to The Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Birmingham - Children's Hospital issuing Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $225,000,00 named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7808 Rugby Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director o named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1541 30th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1849 17th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1841 17th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 509 Irving Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director o named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 413 Lansing Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8444 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4101 46th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35217, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direc named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1836 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1100 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recom named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2717 Avenue J, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Pl named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 203 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1821 Maple Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8040 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8412 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1140 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Dir named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1232 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Dir named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1212 43rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direc named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4228 11th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direc named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4260 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Reco named in vote
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1849 47th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35208, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
  • [61] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1631 15th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direc named in vote
  • [62] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 614 17th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
  • [63] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4512 Doby Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [64] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 656 Center Way SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director o named in vote
  • [65] CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2419 22nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Dire named in vote
  • [66] CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Budget Janitorial Supply, Pelham, Alabama, for Janitorial Products and Supplies, as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) yea named in vote
  • [67] CONSENT ITEM 64. A Resolution approving the cooperative bid of Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama, for Emergency Medical, Safety, and Rescue Equipment, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, f named in vote
  • [68] CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for office furniture, in the amount of $7,521.50, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Fire Departm named in vote
  • [69] CONSENT ITEM 66. A Resolution approving payment to Ingram Equipment Co., LLC, Pelham, Alabama, to purchase repair parts and service as needed, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Sourcewell Purchasing Program, Contract #110223-T named in vote
  • [70] CONSENT ITEM 69. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials. named in vote
  • [71] CONSENT ITEM 70. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [72] CONSENT ITEM 71. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [74] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [78] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority ("BJCPA"), under which the BJCPA will contract with the owner and operator of the Port Authority Terminal named in vote
  • [79] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a three (3) year Agreement for Annual Subscription Services Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc., to provide for renewal and hosting of the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection, Location, and Forensic named in vote
  • [80] CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of AE, LLC dba Ace Tree Service, Birmingham, Alabama, for tree removal services bid line numbers: 2, 3, 5, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 28, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 38, as needed at unit prices on file in named in vote
  • [82] CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution accepting and approving payment to Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama, for the payment of outstanding invoice Number(s) 27751, 17999, 278033, 278064, 28069, 23744, 28502 and 27618 totaling $46,641.75, for the Equipment named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 5501 Avenue H, Birmingham, Alabama 35064, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Pl named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution relative to the application of Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at the Greek Festival, from October 2 through October 4, 2025, on 19th Street South from 3rd consent default
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 10. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $500.00 from Dolomite Neighborhood Association and appropriating $500.00 to Transfer to Fund 001 General Fu consent default
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 12. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $600.00 from Oak Ridge/West Ensley Neighborhood Association and appropriating $600.00 to Transfer to Fund 0 consent default
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF), wherein, JVTF will implement aggressive programs of sustainable urban agricultural, promoting food markets, and economic development potent consent default
  • [81] CONSENT ITEM 62. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Alabaster, Alabama, for tree removal services bid line numbers: 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22 and 32, as needed at unit prices on file in the o consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1450 official minutes · high
Re: #75. (ph) ITEM 72. An Ordinance authorizing the closure of 20th Avenue South to vehicular traffic access at a point approxim… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1451 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1452 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1453 official minutes · high
Re: #77. P ITEM 15. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, an Amendment to the Agreement between the City … text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1454 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1455 official minutes · high
Re: #78. CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the Birmingham Je… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1456 official minutes · high
Re: #79. CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a three (3) year Agreement for Annual Subscription Servi… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1457 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1458 official minutes · high
Re: #82. CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution accepting and approving payment to Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama, for the pay… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1459 official minutes · high
Re: #82. CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution accepting and approving payment to Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama, for the pay… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1460 official minutes · high
Re: #80. CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of AE, LLC dba Ace Tree Service, Birmingham, Alabama, for… text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1461 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (14)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Laramie D. Long, Pastor, Twenty Second Avenue Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: April 15, 22 and 29, 2025
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (71)

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