Regular City Council Meeting

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

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.

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

Police overtime reimbursement: $28K state grant

State grant covers police overtime costs for investigation work. No impact on residents' taxes or services.

Budget amendment: $3,982 to Hardy Corporation incentive agreement

City reallocates general fund money to pay Hardy Corporation under an incentive agreement. The details of the incentive—what Hardy is doing in return—aren't disclosed in this item.

Budget amendment: $44,047.73 reallocated to Human Resources

City shifts funding from Public Works to HR personnel costs. This routine reallocation ensures payroll coverage in Human Resources.

Budget amendment shifts $47,828 from Sloss Furnaces to Police pay

City reallocates funds from the historic Sloss Furnaces to boost police department payroll. The shift comes from the general fund with no direct rate or service impact on residents.

Capital budget reallocates $772K across storm sewer and road projects

Public Works shifts funding between drainage and road improvement projects to address changing priorities. The largest reallocation, $535K from Lawson Road Storm Sewer work, affects project timelines and infrastructure investment plans.

Budget amendment: $1,300 reallocated across discretionary projects

Council shifts $1,300 between district discretionary funds for fiscal year 2019, allowing different neighborhoods to reprogram local project budgets.

Council shifts $3,000 from District 6 projects to Parks and Recreation

Budget reallocates discretionary funding from Council projects in District 6 to Parks and Recreation operations.

City funds Pratt City Red Ribbon Exhibition for $500

City allocates $500 to support Birmingham Stars, Inc.'s Red Ribbon Exhibition in Pratt City, a community awareness event.

City funds Birmingham Urban League free event with $21,500

Birmingham Urban League will host a free public event to enhance community services using city funds.

Council awards $15K contract to GPS Educational Services for community outreach

City commits $14,999 to GPS Educational Services for community outreach and exhibits. Sole-source award means no competitive bidding occurred.

City awards $2,500 lawn care contract to Green Life Lawn Service

Sole-source contract for city grounds maintenance using general fund dollars.

City funds $500 Mason City holiday celebration

Council approved $500 from general funds for the Mason City Neighborhood Association's December 2 holiday event, supporting community gathering in the neighborhood.

City awards $500 to Smithfield Estates for Red Ribbon Day

City spending $500 from general fund to support neighborhood community event on October 20, 2018.

City funds South Pratt Red Ribbon Day event with $500

The city is spending $500 from general funds to support the South Pratt Neighborhood Association's Red Ribbon Day event on October 20, a community awareness initiative.

City assesses $12,441.60 sales tax against J. Stew Beauty & More

The city is fixing a sales tax collection shortfall against this business and its owner. This is a routine enforcement action to recover unpaid taxes.

City assesses $23,353 sales tax debt against Welden Cade/The Spot

Business owner Welden Cade, operating as The Spot, owes the city $23,353 in uncollected or unpaid sales taxes from August 2016–July 2018. This assessment is final unless challenged.

City assesses $48,781 sales tax against Tutwiler Bar & Grill

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from the Tutwiler Bar & Grill operator. This is a routine tax enforcement action to recover revenue owed to the city.

City assesses $3,737 sales tax against Beauty Mall Inc.

Birmingham is collecting unpaid sales tax from a local beauty business. The assessment covers taxes the owner failed to properly collect or remit.

Council recognizes annual employee appreciation calendar as public purpose

Designates specific days throughout the year for celebrating city employees. Formalizes recognition of worker contributions to public services.

City declares 904 Avenue I unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 904 Avenue I deemed a public hazard and will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2312 Eufaula Ave

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and marked for removal. Demolition will clear blight and improve neighborhood safety.

Unsafe Ensley building at 1518 Burgin Avenue cleared for demolition

City removes blighted structure flagged as public nuisance and safety hazard. Property demolition clears the way for potential reuse or stabilization of the neighborhood block.

Council declares 502 3rd Street North unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 502–3rd Street North will be demolished after council approval. Removal of blighted structures reduces neighborhood safety risks and clears the way for future development.

City orders demolition of blighted building at 5317 Terrace Q

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 713 28th Street S.W.

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight. Clears the way for property recovery.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 909 27th St. S.W.

Unsafe structure at this address will be torn down, clearing blight and reducing hazards in the neighborhood.

Building at 1416 Avenue H declared unsafe; demolition authorized

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed a public nuisance. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2612 Avenue F ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

Building at 1722 Jefferson Avenue declared unsafe, slated for demolition

City will demolish this blighted structure, removing a public nuisance from the Jefferson Avenue area and clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Unsafe building at 11 Morris Avenue ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city will remove the structure. Clears blight from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2008 Northland Avenue

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to eliminate neighborhood hazard.

City to demolish unsafe building at 3308 39th Street North

Blighted property will be removed from neighborhood. Clears a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance.

8337 Division Ave: unsafe building ordered demolished

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 700 30th Place S.W.

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes hazard from neighborhood and opens property for redevelopment or land recovery.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7803 3rd Avenue South

City will demolish a condemned structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of blighted building at 703 81st St South

Unsafe structure at 703 81st Street South will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 705 81st Street South ordered for demolition

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

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1311 19th St North

Property owner Edward L. Eaton gets permit to repair or demolish condemned building at 1311 19th Street North. Clearing blighted structures helps stabilize neighborhoods and can unlock property for redevelopment.

City awards 3-year tire repair contract to GCR Tires & Service

City fleet vehicles will continue routine maintenance at competitively bid rates. The contract covers all tire repair and replacement needs for municipal equipment over three years.

Council awards temporary staffing contract to Spur Employment

City commits ongoing funds to Spur Employment for temporary workers across multiple city departments. Contract amount and term not specified in publicly available materials.

Weed abatement: Special assessment removed for 1114 Appalachee

Property at 1114 Appalachee is cleared from the city's weed-abatement assessment list, eliminating any outstanding charge for the property's cleanup.

Council approves $2,674 furniture purchase from Global Industries

Routine spending from the general fund to purchase office furniture. No public hearing or extended review required.

City to demolish unsafe building at 3219 27th Court North

Unsafe structure in your neighborhood will be removed, improving safety and clearing blight. Property at 3219 27th Court North is designated for demolition.

City buys 2 brush trucks from Ingram Equipment for $152,757

Council approves purchase of two 2019 International brush trucks for street and right-of-way maintenance through a competitive bid process.

City spends $49,950 on Heil truck parts via Sourcewell contract

Routine procurement of replacement truck parts for city fleet maintenance under a pre-negotiated statewide contract. No direct impact on residents.

City approves multi-year bike barricade rental from Fence 4 Rent

Secures equipment for crowd control and pedestrian safety at outdoor city events. Contract establishes unit prices for as-needed rentals.

Fire Department buys bariatric transfer equipment from Stryker ($1,129)

Fire Department purchases specialized equipment to safely transport patients with bariatric care needs, improving emergency response capability.

City issues $338,805 in refunds from general fund

Finance director will process five refunds totaling $338,805 from city coffers. Citizens deserve to know who received refunds and why, even though individual refund details are not specified in this item.

City pays $335.82 for Capital Projects Director's travel to Atlanta

Reimbursement for out-of-town expense by a city official. Routine travel cost from general fund.

City pays $822 in travel expenses for Councilor O'Quinn

Reimbursement for Councilor O'Quinn's November 2018 travel to Los Angeles. Public funds track shows how tax dollars support council member activities.

CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket work expenses they have paid upfront. Ensures staff can recover costs for approved travel, supplies, and other job-related outlays.