Regular City Council Meeting

Restaurant liquor license for Homestate Seafood at 2824 5th Ave S

Homestate Seafood LLC seeks approval to serve alcohol at Automatic Seafood & Oyster on 5th Avenue South. Public hearing allows residents to comment on the restaurant's suitability for a liquor license.

Beer and wine license approved for Gus's Fried Chicken on 2nd Ave

Chicken Fried Birmingham LLC gains on and off-premise beer and wine service at the new Gus's location in downtown Birmingham, expanding the restaurant's beverage options for customers.

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City clears overgrown, blighted properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the affected parcels. Residents near problem sites benefit from neighborhood cleanup.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Settlement: City pays judgment in education discrimination case

The city must pay a court judgment to plaintiff K.B. in a lawsuit against the Birmingham Board of Education. The specific dollar amount and details of the discrimination claim are not disclosed in this consent item.

City assesses $744.28 sales tax against Stop 1 Shop

Business owners must collect and remit sales taxes correctly. This assessment documents a tax discrepancy and holds the responsible parties accountable for collection obligations.

City assesses $477.98 sales tax against Choice Package Store

Sales tax compliance action against a retail business for unpaid taxes during February–July 2016. Citizens deserve visibility into tax enforcement outcomes.

City assesses $136.81 sales tax against Dr. Joe's Bike and Lawnmower Repair

Dr. Joe's Bike and Lawnmower Repair owes $136.81 in back sales taxes. The city's assessment holds owners Joe and Shirley Jones responsible for collecting and remitting the taxes owed.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 303 14th Street, Ensley

Unsafe building declared public nuisance and scheduled for demolition. Removes blight and potential hazard from Ensley neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 564 Avenue V

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight hazard from neighborhood and clears property for potential redevelopment.

City tears down unsafe building at 1781 52nd Street

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 917 Avenue U

Property deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard will be demolished, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Unsafe structure at 1632 32nd Street, Ensley cleared for demolition

A blighted building on 32nd Street in Ensley will be demolished to remove a public safety hazard and neighborhood eyesore. The demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1628 32nd Street, Ensley

Condemned structure removed from neighborhood; clears blight and reduces safety hazard in Ensley.

Unsafe building at 4122 29th Street North ordered demolished

City declares the structure a public nuisance and will demolish it, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 200 9th Street S.W. ordered demolished

Blighted structure removed from neighborhood. Clears a public nuisance and safety hazard from the area.

Building at 4309 Shuttlesworth Drive ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its removal to address blight on Shuttlesworth Drive.

2504 Lee Avenue: City orders demolition of unsafe structure

Unsafe building at 2504 Lee Avenue will be demolished. Removes a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City directs demolition of unsafe building at 21st Ave North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and clear the property for potential redevelopment or community use.

City approves demolition of unsafe building at 1522 1st St North

Property at 1522 1st Street North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition directed to eliminate blight and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3221 Balsam Avenue

Unsafe structure at 3221 Balsam Avenue will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Building at 7329 Joppa Ave declared unsafe, demolition ordered

City is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Property will be cleared, reducing neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7414 Paris Avenue

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe structure at 7309 London Avenue

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7803 6th Ave South

Unsafe structure at 7803 6th Avenue South will be demolished to remove a public nuisance and improve neighborhood safety.

Council approves $755.92 payment to Wittichen Supply for HVAC parts

Routine purchase of heating equipment parts for city facilities using competitive contract savings.

City issues $45,952.54 in refunds (9 cases)

Money returns to residents or vendors who overpaid or were billed in error. These refunds clear up financial disputes without requiring individual approval.

Expense reimbursement: Chief of Operations $567.62

City reimburses Kevin Moore (Chief of Operations) for travel expenses to Atlanta. Routine staff reimbursement on consent agenda.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. The itemized accounts show where public money goes for staff operations and travel.

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Authorizes city staff to draw advance funds for work-related expenses. Affects how employees manage reimbursement and cash flow for business travel, meals, and materials.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses, maintaining cash flow for operations.

CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution supporting and encouraging an environmental policy for Legion Field called "Legion Field Green Initiative." (Recommended by Councilor Smitherman and Presiden

City awards promotional t-shirt contract to Global Services, Inc.

City commits to purchasing promotional t-shirts from this vendor for one year. Contract price and terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.