Regular City Council Meeting

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

Off-premise beer & wine license granted to Curbside Provisions at Son of a Butch

Curbside Provisions can now sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption at the Son of a Butcher location on 3rd Avenue South. This rescinds a prior license (Resolution 1318-25).

Easy Stop liquor license application: off-premise beer and wine

LKS Enterprises is seeking a beer and wine license for the convenience store at 9917 Parkway East. This decision determines whether alcohol sales will be permitted at that location.

C & M Hospitality liquor license approved for Cassanova Restaurant

Cassanova Restaurant at 616 29th Street South is cleared to serve beer, wine, and liquor. The address correction ensures the license matches the actual location.

High Dive Lounge seeks restaurant liquor license at 524 32nd St S

High Dive Lounge and Park, LLC is seeking approval to serve alcohol at 524 32nd Street South. The license decision will proceed with a public hearing where residents can weigh in on the restaurant's application.

Liquor license: The Green Bean applies for lounge retail permit

The Green Bean, LLC seeks approval to operate a Class I lounge retail liquor license at 3108 Park Avenue SW. The decision affects what beverages can be served at that location.

Liquor license hearing: TheHive, LLC at 1819 Avenue F, Ensley

City will hold a public hearing on TheHive, LLC's application to operate a lounge retail liquor license (Class I) at this Ensley location. The outcome affects what alcohol sales are permitted in this neighborhood.

Special Events Retail License granted for Champagne & Fried Chicken event

Les Dames d'Escoffier International can now host a special retail event on October 19, 2025, at the 29th Street and 2nd Avenue location. This one-time license allows food and beverage sales for the event.

Special Events Retail License granted for Classic Comedy Cookout

Honeycutt JR Enterprises can now sell food and beverages at The Classic Comedy Cookout on October 19–20, 2025, at 5812 1st Avenue North.

Greek Festival retail license approved for 19th Street South

Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church gets permission to sell food and beverages at the Greek Festival on 19th Street South, October 2–4, 2025.

Budget amendment: $500 transferred from Dolomite Neighborhood fund

A small budget adjustment moves $500 from the Dolomite Neighborhood Association's allocation to the city's general fund.

Grants fund: $960 from state for historic preservation planning

City receives Alabama grant to fund certified local government activities in planning and historic preservation, supporting staff in the Planning, Engineering, and Permits department.

Budget: $600 reallocated from Oak Ridge/West Ensley fund

Neighborhood allocation dollars are being shifted away from Oak Ridge/West Ensley. Citizens in that area may see reduced funding for community projects if no offsetting sources are added.

Budget shift: $1,400 moved from Huffman Neighborhood to capital fund

$1,400 originally allocated to Huffman Neighborhood Association is being redirected to the city's capital projects fund. This reduces money available for neighborhood-level spending in the current fiscal year.

City contracts with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for $4,500

City funds youth mentorship program serving local children and teens. Agreement sets terms and payment limit for services.

City approves $1,000 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

The city is committing $1,000 in public funds to an agreement with the school board. The item description is incomplete and does not specify what goods or services are being provided.

City approves $7,998 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

The city will spend $7,998 under an agreement with the school board. The description was cut off in the agenda, so the specific goods or services are unclear.

City awards sole-source contract to Birmingham Time Media Group, $65K

City commits $65,000 from general fund to Birmingham Time Media Group under sole-source agreement, bypassing competitive bidding process.

Mayor authorized to amend ESO Solutions contract for integrated functions

City will modify its agreement with ESO Solutions to add new integrated functions to an existing software or services contract. Details of the amendment scope and cost are not disclosed in the agenda item.

ESO Solutions contract extended for electronic services

City extends software subscription with ESO Solutions for ongoing electronic services. Commitment ensures continuity of critical systems.

City authorizes agreement with HUB Worldwide, Inc.

City is entering a contract with HUB Worldwide, Inc. for services. Details on the agreement type and cost are not provided in the agenda item.

City approves $20,000 agreement with Huffman Development Council

City commits $20,000 to Huffman Development Council under a new agreement. Purpose and scope are not fully clear from the title.

City partners with Jones Valley Teaching Farm on urban agriculture

The city is backing sustainable farming, food markets, and economic development programs through a partnership with Jones Valley Teaching Farm. This expands local food access and green job opportunities in the community.

City funds McWane Science Center services agreement

McWane Center will provide science education and public outreach services in Birmingham. This establishes the city's funding relationship with the center's programs.

City agrees with Me Time Book Club on services

The city is entering into an agreement with Me Time Book Club. The description was cut off and dollar amount is listed as zero, making the specific impact unclear.

Mayor authorized to sign public-use agreement with Red Mountain Theatre

Red Mountain Theatre Company will open its facilities to the public under a formal agreement, expanding community access to cultural and performance space.

City amends project agreement with SecturaSOFT and Stella Source

Modifies terms of an existing contract with software vendors. Details of the amendment—cost, scope, or timeline changes—are not disclosed in this summary.

Sole-source: Vertosoft contract for Workforce Central software update

City commits to upgrade payroll and workforce management system with Vertosoft. This affects how HR and payroll processes operate and may impact employee records and system reliability.

City settles with Purdue, executes shareholder agreement

Settlement with Purdue Pharma resolves city claims related to the opioid litigation. Clears path for city to participate in broader pharma settlement fund distribution.

City approves $225M bond for Children's Hospital expansion

Children's Hospital gets $225 million in financing for capital improvements, likely expanding or upgrading pediatric care facilities in the city.

Council declares 5501 Avenue H unsafe, orders demolition

A blighted building at 5501 Avenue H will be demolished after the city declared it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears code violations and improves neighborhood safety.

Demolition ordered: unsafe structure at 7808 Rugby Avenue

City declares this building unsafe and orders its demolition. Neighbors will see the structure removed and the site cleared.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1541 30th Street

Unsafe or blighted structures can reduce nearby property values and create hazards. This building at 1541 30th Street will be demolished.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1849 17th Court North

City will remove a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition helps clean up neighborhoods and can improve safety and property values nearby.

City declares building at 1841 17th Court North unsafe, orders demolition

Property will be torn down as a public safety hazard. Clears a blighted site from the neighborhood.

509 Irving Street condemned for demolition as public nuisance

Building at 509 Irving Street declared unsafe and will be demolished. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 413 Lansing Street

Unsafe structure at 413 Lansing Street will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 8444 1st Avenue North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city will demolish it. Removes blight and safety risk from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4101 46th Avenue North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Unsafe building at 1836 20th St. ordered demolished

City declares the structure a public nuisance and unsafe, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1100 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2717 Avenue J

City will tear down a condemned property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 203 3rd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will clear blighted property from downtown area.

Unsafe building at 1821 Maple Avenue demolished

City will demolish a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 8040 6th Avenue North

City will tear down a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance in the North Birmingham neighborhood. Removes blight and hazard from the area.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8412 7th Avenue South

An unsafe structure in your neighborhood will be torn down, removing a public nuisance and safety hazard from the area.

1140 Princeton Ave SW ordered demolished as unsafe structure

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 1232 Princeton Ave SW

City is tearing down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1212 43rd Street North

A blighted or hazardous structure in your neighborhood will be removed, improving public safety and clearing the lot for future redevelopment or community use.

Unsafe building at 4228 11th Ave N ordered demolished

City is removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the blighted property and addresses safety hazards for nearby residents.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4260 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the property for potential future use.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1849 47th Street

City identifies the structure as unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1631 15th Ave. North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, directing its demolition to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 614 17th Street ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition to remove blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City demolishes unsafe building at 4512 Doby Avenue SW

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removal improves neighborhood safety and property values in the area.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 656 Center Way SW

An unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2419 22nd Street North ordered demolished

Condemned structure at this North Birmingham address will be removed to reduce neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

City awards janitorial supply contract to Budget Janitorial Supply

City buys janitorial products and supplies for municipal facilities over the next year from the winning bidder. Contract is awarded through competitive bidding.

Emergency Equipment Professionals awarded cooperative bid for rescue gear

City locks in pricing for emergency medical, safety, and rescue equipment purchases as needed. Cooperative bid model keeps costs competitive and ensures first-responders have timely access to equipment.

Fire Department office furniture purchase approved for $7,521.50

City spends $7,521.50 from general funds on office furniture for Fire Department operations.

Approve equipment repair parts & service contract with Ingram

Department of Equipment Management gets authorized ongoing repair parts and service through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, keeping city equipment operational at negotiated rates.

Approve advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Allows city's appointed officials to draw funds upfront for job-related expenses, then reconcile receipts later. A routine reimbursement mechanism.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who pay work expenses upfront can now be reimbursed from the general fund. This affects any city staff who front personal money for official business.

Mayor authorized to sign funding agreement with port authority

City commits to fund port terminal operations under a new agreement with Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority. Details on payment amount and duration are not provided in this summary.

ShotSpotter gunshot detection system renewed with SoundThinking for 3 years

City continues funding SoundThinking's gunshot-detection service across patrol zones. Contract renews surveillance technology that police use for emergency response in high-crime areas.

City awards tree removal contract to Ace Tree Service

Ace Tree Service will handle tree removal across multiple city locations as needed. This competitive bid sets unit prices for ongoing removal work.

City awards tree removal contract to Asplundh Tree Expert

Asplundh Tree Expert will handle removal of problem trees across the city as needed. The contract uses competitive bidding and sets unit prices for efficient, on-demand tree work.

City pays Williams Fire Apparatus $46,642 for equipment

Payment clears outstanding invoices for fire department equipment purchases. Taxpayers funded this spending from the general fund.