Rezoning from institutional to mixed-use high-density could enable residential or commercial development. Project details (location, size, developer intent) are incomplete in the public record.
Shifts $4.2 million from general operations to capital improvements like infrastructure and facilities. Affects how the city spends remaining FY2019 budget.
Fire Station #20 needs urgent door replacement to maintain operational readiness. Emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to expedite the repair.
City amends law to push back the Human Rights Commission's official start date to February 1, 2019. This body will handle civil rights complaints and community grievances.
New commission will oversee civil rights complaints and policy recommendations. Members serve staggered 3-year terms through January 2022.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Hass LLC is approved to sell beer and wine at 6th Avenue Exxon. Public hearing held to allow community input on the license transfer.
Restaurant Retail Liquor License transfers at 9417 Parkway East allow the new operator (Morrow Brothers LLC) to serve alcohol at the location. This is a routine licensing decision subject to public notice and hearing.
Restaurant liquor license transfer allows Rodney Scott's BBQ to serve beer, wine, and spirits at the 3rd Avenue South location.
Preservery Bham LLC receives approval to serve beer, wine, and spirits as part of its restaurant operations in the 11th Avenue South corridor.
Council will decide whether to grant Terry's Place LLC a retail liquor license for on-premises service at this 18th Street North location.
Terry's Place LLC gains permission to operate a Division I dance venue in downtown Birmingham. Licenses of this type are subject to local regulations and community standards.
City will clear nuisances from blighted properties and charge cleanup costs to owners as property liens. Homeowners could see claims filed against their deeds if they don't pay.
City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and properties; costs are billed to the registered owner.
City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.
Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost.
City receives state funding to staff a court referral officer, who helps connect defendants to services and reduce incarceration.
City is redirecting demolition funds to purchase and maintain public works vehicles. Slows blighted property removal while ensuring city fleet stays operational.
Council shifts park maintenance funds to cover other city services. Affects Cooper Green Park, Fountain Heights Recreation Center, and Lowery Park.
Capital budget reallocates $350,000 away from street resurfacing to sidewalk improvements. This may affect the pace of road repairs in your neighborhood while prioritizing pedestrian safety.
Grant funds support Fire Department public safety programs and operations in Birmingham.
City renews software licensing and maintenance with Accela for zoning and right-of-way permit systems. No dollar amount disclosed; funding source unknown.
The city allows SWAC to hold its 2019 championships at the CrossPlex, bringing student-athlete competitions and likely visitor spending to Birmingham.
City commits to partnership with Urban League under state constitutional authority to develop and coordinate community programs. Details of scope and funding unavailable from agenda text.
Mayor can spend up to $500 per training event to develop city staff skills. This funding supports workforce development from the general budget.
Community members, police, and volunteers from District 4 can attend a Jefferson County courthouse hearing without personal expense. Supports civic engagement on a matter affecting the neighborhood.
Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from the Dolomite neighborhood.
Unsafe structure at 1409 2nd Place in Pratt City will be removed, reducing neighborhood blight and safety hazards.
The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a health and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
City marks unsafe structure for demolition, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. Property will be cleared for recovery or redevelopment.
Property at 1347 Circle Street in Dolomite has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will clear the blighted structure and improve neighborhood safety.
Unsafe building at 3428 11th Avenue North will be demolished to remove blight and improve neighborhood safety. Property is declared a public nuisance.
Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and marked for removal, improving neighborhood safety and blight conditions in the area.
This property will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood. Demolition typically clears the way for future redevelopment or land recovery.
Property at 2304 42nd Avenue North is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove blight from the neighborhood.
Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will proceed once approved, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will proceed once approved, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
City removes blighted structure from neighborhood. Demolition clears public nuisance and improves local safety.
Condemned structure will be removed from the neighborhood. Clears blighted property and reduces public safety hazard on the South West side.
Blighted structure at 2216 Northland Avenue will be torn down, clearing a public hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition is the next step toward property recovery and blight reduction in the area.
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
City is removing a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment or land recovery in the neighborhood.
City will demolish a blighted structure on Dennison Avenue. Removes a hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.
City declares this blighted structure unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
City is tearing down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
Unsafe structure will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the path for site reuse and improves public safety.
City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.
Property at 6305 3rd Avenue North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it, reducing blight and improving neighborhood safety.
Property owner at 416 58th Street North will be assessed $3,481 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. The city will recover this cost through a special tax charge against the property.
Unsafe building demolished; property owner assessed the full cost. Part of the city's effort to remove blighted structures and recover cleanup expenses from responsible parties.
Property owner responsible for paying demolition costs of an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessment added to property tax bill.
Owner of 6620 4th Court North will be charged $8,688 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.
Property owner must pay $4,146 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a special assessment on the property tax bill.
Property owner must pay for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The $1,458 charge is based on special assessment against the property.
City demolishes unsafe structures to reduce neighborhood blight and hazards; property owners pay the cost through special assessment. This $4,673 charge covers the demolition at 417 - 68th Street North.
The property owner at 906 Chester Avenue will be billed $6,871 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The cost is added to the property tax bill.
Property owner at 904 Chester Avenue will be billed $4,468 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.
Property owner at 130 – 69th Place North will be charged $5,745.80 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The fee will appear on the property tax bill.
Unsafe building demolished at your expense; the city is billing the property owner $5,712 to recover demolition costs. You may owe this if you own the parcel.
Property owner at 824 Chester Avenue will be billed $10,421.80 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.
Property owner at 505–68th Street North must pay $4,490 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The amount becomes a special tax lien on the parcel.
Council approves an amendment to the existing office furniture purchasing agreement with HON Company, keeping the city's supply chain for desks, chairs, and related items active.
Equipment Management buys GM vehicle parts from local vendor for 1 year at competitively bid rates.
Equipment Management completes repairs on city vehicle 094304. Routine maintenance spending from general funds.
City buys replacement springs and alignment service for three municipal vehicles from Big Moe Spring and Alignment. Routine maintenance purchase from the general fund.
Equipment maintenance keeps city crews on the road and neighborhoods serviced. This routine purchase replaces worn skid-steer parts from the general fund.
Equipment Management Department pays for auto damage repairs from general funds. Low-dollar vehicle maintenance expense approved on routine consent agenda.
Equipment Management uses city funds to repair a damaged municipal vehicle (No. 014931). Routine maintenance spending on city fleet upkeep.
Equipment Management uses general funds to repair city fleet vehicles as wear and damage occur.
Finance Director Chaz Mitchell's travel to Dallas (April 7–10, 2019) is reimbursed from the general fund. Citizens deserve visibility into staff travel spending, even routine amounts.
City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.
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.