Regular City Council Meeting

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing weeds from abandoned or neglected properties. Property owners may face liens if bills aren't paid.

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City charges property owners for costs of clearing overgrown weeds on dangerous or blighted land. Affected owners will receive bills for cleanup work ordered under a 2014 council decision.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for the city's cost to clear dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. Unpaid assessments can lead to tax liens or foreclosure.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, part of the city's ongoing blight cleanup effort under Resolution 744-15.

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city cost to clear noxious weeds from their land; unpaid assessments can lead to tax liens or foreclosure.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive a bill to clean up noxious weeds on their parcels; unpaid assessments become city liens against the property.

Special weed-abatement assessment set for blighted properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on vacant or neglected parcels. Owners will receive bills unless they challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

Council levies weed abatement assessments on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Costs are added to tax bills for properties declared noxious or dangerous under the city's blight-control program.

Weed abatement costs assessed against multiple properties

Property owners will receive bills for weed removal work already completed on their land under a 2017 abatement order. These assessments become liens on the property if unpaid.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special assessments to recover city cleanup costs. The city clears dangerous vegetation from abandoned or neglected lots and bills the owner.

Weed abatement: City assesses costs against neglected properties

Property owners with overgrown lots will receive invoices for city weed removal under a decades-old ordinance. Bills are imposed when owners fail to clear noxious weeds themselves.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special tax assessments to recover cleanup costs. Check if your property is affected.

Special weed-abatement assessment for blighted properties

City enforces weed-abatement orders on neglected parcels and bills property owners for cleanup costs. Affected owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City imposes special assessments on property owners for weed removal costs when the city had to step in; property owners can appeal at the public hearing. Check the full item details to see if your address is affected and when the hearing is scheduled.

Special assessment imposed on blighted properties for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover removal costs. This follows the city's 2014 blighted-properties declaration.

Special weed-abatement assessment set for blighted properties

Property owners of blighted lots declared nuisances will face special assessments to cover weed removal costs. This finalizes a process started in 2017 to hold property owners accountable for maintaining overgrown vacant land.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

City collects special tax from property owners to cover cost of removing noxious weeds declared dangerous in 2015. Affected homeowners will see charges on their tax bills.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessment charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. If unpaid, the charges can become tax liens against the property.

City assesses weed-abatement costs against properties

Property owners may face bills for the city's cost to clear weeds from their land. If your property is on the list, you'll owe the assessed amount.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. This follows the city's 2017 declaration of dangerous weeds on these parcels.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. This enforces the city's blight-reduction standards and may affect property taxes for affected parcels.

Weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds under a 2016 abatement order. Assessments recover public cleanup expenses from owners of blighted or neglected parcels.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. This continues enforcement of a 2015 council directive aimed at clearing blight in neighborhoods.

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars from neighborhoods, assessing cleanup costs to registered vehicle owners. This keeps streets safer and improves neighborhood appearance.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner billed

City clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged back to the registered owner.

City commits $10,000 to Board of Education coordination

General fund money goes to the Board of Education for coordination purposes under state law. The specific program or initiative is not detailed in the available text.

City funds YWCA Central Alabama supervised visitation program

Provides supervised visitation services for families in child custody or safety situations. Program supports vulnerable residents navigating family court and child welfare systems.

Council amends partnership with Coach Safety Foundation

City modifies its support agreement with Coach Safety Foundation, likely adjusting terms or scope of the partnership. The text appears cut off, but this signals a change to an existing public-safety-oriented partnership.

Settlement: City pays judgment in Board of Education lawsuit

City taxpayers cover a federal court judgment against the Board of Education. The full dollar amount is redacted from the public agenda.

Settlement: Nathaniel Butler lawsuit ends (CV-2015-904360)

City resolves long-running lawsuit (filed 2015). Settlement terms closed to public under legal privilege; settlement amount not disclosed.

CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution determining that the District # 9 Community Development Meeting with neighborhood leaders and constituents to be held on or around January 26, 2019 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, serves as a public purpose and authori

City funds $2,500 for South Roebuck neighborhood beautification

South Roebuck-Roebuck Springs neighborhood receives city money for plants, lighting, and signage improvements. Part of routine community investment program.

City approves $300 payment to Birmingham Board of Education

Routine spending from general funds to the school system. The item description was incomplete, so the specific purpose is unclear.

City sets aside $1,000 for Birmingham Board of Education

This appropriation funds the Board of Education's operations. The purpose line in the original item was incomplete, so the specific use is unclear from the public record.

City allocates $1,000 for Jackson-Olin High School parking lot repairs

School parking lot receives maintenance funding for paving and striping in Ensley neighborhood.

City spends $196.50 for Crestline neighborhood meeting signs

Funds 10 signs to promote monthly neighborhood meetings in Crestline, helping residents stay informed about community issues.

City spends $4,000 to replace worn street banners

Street banners and brackets wear out and need regular replacement to keep public spaces looking maintained and welcoming.

Unsafe building at 2917 Price Street ordered demolished

City removes blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment and removes a blight liability from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3353 Alemeda Ave

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

1515 Avenue G declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 1515 Avenue G will be torn down after city found it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 401 Mildred Ave

Unsafe structure at 401 Mildred Avenue will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 412 Albany Street unsafe, orders demolition

The city is declaring a building at 412 Albany Street unsafe and removing it. This clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety and code-enforcement costs.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3409 31st Place North

The city will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. This removes a blight hazard and clears the path for land recovery.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 4417 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

City removes a blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The property will be cleared, reducing blight and potential safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2205 15th Ave. North ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance on 15th Avenue North. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4311 46th St N

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and clearing blight from the North Birmingham area.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1104 35th Street North

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to remove blight and improve neighborhood safety.

City declares 1825 12th Place S.W. unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 1825 12th Place S.W. will be torn down after the city determined it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1725 Princeton Avenue

Building at 1725 Princeton Avenue declared unsafe and a public nuisance; will be demolished. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5301 Jefferson Ave SW

Unsafe structure at 5301 Jefferson Avenue SW will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 821 16th Place S.W.

Vacant structure deemed unsafe will be torn down, clearing blight and removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7807 6th Ave South

The structure at 7807 6th Avenue South is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removal of blighted properties improves neighborhood safety and property values.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6610 1st Avenue South

Building declared a public nuisance will be torn down. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 525 75th St. North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 770-81st Street South

City declares building unsafe and will demolish it. Removes a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Council renews mower parts contract with Advanced Mower

City extends supply agreement for landscaping equipment repair parts needed to maintain parks and public grounds. Ensures timely maintenance of city mowing equipment.

Renewal: Rent One LLC supplies mower repair parts

Keeps city lawncare equipment running. Mower repair parts ensure parks and public grounds maintenance continues without service delays.

City renews uniform patch supplier contract with Mazz Inc.

Mazz Inc. continues supplying uniform patches for Birmingham departments under a one-year renewal. Dollar amount not disclosed in the agenda.

City renews W.W. Williams contract for transmission rebuilds

Extends ongoing vehicle maintenance services for city fleet. Keeps repair costs predictable and ensures continued equipment availability.

Web hosting for CrossPlex extended to March 2019

City renews online platform for the CrossPlex recreation facility. Monthly cost: $200.

City pays Mac Papers $314 for print shop supplies

Routine vendor payment for paper and equipment needed to keep the municipal print shop running. No direct resident impact.

City pays $70K to Advance Auto Parts for fleet maintenance

City commits general funds to routine vehicle maintenance through a national cooperative purchasing agreement. Spending routed through competitive procurement.

City buys $13,283 diesel engine for equipment truck

Equipment Management Department replaces engine in aging pickup truck (equipment #094984) to keep city fleet operational. Sole-source purchase from Long Lewis Ford.

City approves $1,147 payment to Noland for restroom faucets

Replacement sensor faucets for Crossplex restroom facilities. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

City pays $3,924 to North American Fire Equipment for valve and light kits

Routine spending from the general fund to maintain fire department equipment. No direct impact on residents.

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $644 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department car gets wreck repair covered by taxpayer funds.

City pays Quick Motors $1,551.77 for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair to municipal vehicle #144329 from general fund. Routine fleet maintenance payment.

City pays Quick Motors $635.20 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department repairs city fleet vehicle. This spending is routine maintenance funded from the general budget.

City pays Rich's Collision $2,137 to repair vehicle

Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair through general fund. Citizens deserve transparency on city vendor spending even for routine maintenance items.

City pays Supreme Automotive $496.22 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department wreck repair billed to general fund.

City pays $1,088.60 to repair police vehicle 144386

Equipment Management uses general fund dollars to keep the police fleet operational and safe. This repair to vehicle 144386 is routine maintenance.

City approves $35,716 in refunds to residents

Eight residents are receiving refunds totaling over $35,700, likely for overpaid taxes, permits, or utility fees. The Finance Director will process the payments.

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $3,104 for travel expenses

Councilor Hilliard traveled to Washington, D.C. on city business January 22–26; council approves reimbursement from general funds for meals, lodging, and transportation.

City reimburses employee expenses

Council approves routine reimbursements for city workers' job-related costs from the general fund.

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement from the city for advance business expenses. These routine payouts ensure staff can be reimbursed for work-related costs.

City declares 50 properties public nuisances for overgrown weeds

These properties will face enforcement action and cleanup orders. Neighbors affected by blighted conditions gain a path to remediation.

Special assessment on weed-abated properties

Property owners will pay for city-cleared overgrown weeds on their land. Charges cover abatement work done under a 2014 city directive.

Weed abatement assessment liens filed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds could face liens and increased tax bills for city cleanup costs ordered in 2014. Affects properties declared blighted under Resolution 1577-14.

Budget amendment: $100.7K transferred to non-departmental

City redirects funding from building maintenance to unspecified non-departmental purposes in the general fund.

City approves $39K grant to Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham

City sends $39,000 to CACB for community engagement and civic programs under state law Amendment 772.