City approves drainage improvements at Church Street Bridge with no competitive bidding. Tate Contracting & Excavating will handle the project.
City is shifting funds among sidewalk and street improvements—money from Steris, Thomas Road, Pearson Avenue, and other projects moves to other priorities. Affects which neighborhood projects move forward this fiscal year.
Kelly Ingram Park gets a refresh with this lowest-bid contract. The renovation improves a key downtown public space for residents and visitors.
This vote fills a vacant leadership position on the City Council. The President Pro-Tempore presides over meetings when the President is absent and serves key governing responsibilities.
Public hearing will examine whether to shut down the off-premise beer/liquor operation at 800 3rd Avenue West due to license violations or rule breaches.
Council will hear Dream Market, LLC's application to serve alcohol at Sam's Package Store. If approved, the business can sell liquor for on- and off-premises consumption, potentially increasing foot traffic and commercial activity on Avenue I.
Council will hear Dream Market, LLC's application to serve alcohol at Sam's Package Store. If approved, the business can sell liquor for on- and off-premises consumption, potentially increasing foot traffic and commercial activity on Avenue I.
City is redirecting $1.15M in general fund spending to capital projects and the port. Details on which projects get funded are not yet clear from this item alone.
A naming change that reflects the department's broader transportation mission. May signal new priorities or improved coordination across transit, roads, and pedestrian infrastructure.
City redirects $1.15 million in general fund money toward port operations and capital projects for fiscal year 2019. These funds support infrastructure investment.
The city will convey property to a private developer under a redevelopment agreement. Details on which parcels, financial terms, and timeline are not visible in the public summary—request full agreement details from the City Clerk's office to understand the scope and public benef
City council is encouraging residents to weigh in on plans for the historic Carraway Hospital Campus. The public meeting is Tuesday, September 11, 4–6 p.m. at BJCC Forum Building, Room J.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
The Vintage Wine Shoppe seeks permission to sell beer and wine at 201 Cahaba Park Circle. Liquor licenses affect neighborhood commerce and are subject to public review.
New lounge license approved for 2300 1st Avenue North in the 1st and 23rd neighborhood. License allows retail liquor sales at the location.
Finley Corporation is seeking approval to operate a lounge serving liquor at a downtown location. Council will hear public comment on the application before voting.
Mom's Basement Arcade and Lounge at 4411 3rd Avenue South is now licensed to serve alcohol. The business will operate as a lounge retail venue in the neighborhood.
Fly the Coup LLC receives City approval to operate a lounge retail liquor business at 112-24th Street North. License class and terms set conditions for alcohol service in the Queen's Park area.
Special events license allows the Junior League to host a public event at 225 Summit Boulevard on October 17, 2018.
Birmingham Charter Service LLC is now licensed to operate charter bus services on city streets. Citizens using charter transportation for events or groups may see expanded service options.
RL Transportation Service LLC is now licensed to operate a limousine service in Birmingham. The Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience is required for commercial transportation providers.
Property owners may face additional assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds on blighted land. Affected property owners will be notified and have the right to a hearing.
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed costs to abate them under a 2015 Council rule. Check if your property is listed to learn what you owe.
Property owners will receive tax bills for costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay may result in additional liens or foreclosure.
City places special tax bill on property owners for weed removal costs on neglected parcels. Owners who don't pay face additional tax liens and potential enforcement action.
City seeks to recover cleanup costs from property owners for removing noxious weeds under a 2015 blighting declaration. Affected owners may face liens if assessment is not paid.
Property owners face charges to recover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from blighted land. Assessments are tied to the original 2015 declaration of dangerous vegetation.
Property owners face special assessments to recover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay may result in liens or tax consequences.
Property owners may face bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This enforces the city's 2015 blight ordinance and helps recoup public cleanup spending.
City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected properties through special assessments. Property owners will be billed for abatement work done under the city's 2015 weed-removal program.
Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal and cleanup on their land. Assessments cover noxious or dangerous weeds identified under city code.
Property owners declared non-compliant with weed ordinances face special assessments to cover removal costs. Affects residents with blighted or overgrown parcels.
City assesses costs to property owners for removing noxious weeds on their land, enforcing a 2014 blight-cleanup order. Owners will receive bills for abatement work already completed.
City moves to recoup costs for removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected properties. Property owners will receive bills for cleanup expenses.
Property owners with declared overgrown or dangerous weeds must now pay a city-imposed assessment to cover abatement costs. This enforces cleanup obligations on landowners who fail to maintain their properties.
Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners affected by this 2014 declared abatement will hear the details and can contest the assessment.
Property owners face assessments to recover costs of removing noxious weeds from their lots. This continues enforcement of the 2015 blight ordinance.
Properties declared blighted trigger a special tax assessment to cover abatement costs. Owners may see fees on their tax bills; the city recovers costs for clearing noxious weeds.
City is levying charges against property owners for noxious-weed removal on their blighted parcels, under authority granted in 2017. Property owners may see new bills tied to abatement work.
City is collecting special assessments from property owners to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. Property owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face potential special assessment charges. Attendance at this hearing allows owners to contest the abatement decision and assessment amount.
Property owners may face new charges to cover city costs for clearing dangerous weeds from neglected parcels. The assessment recovers cleanup expenses tied to properties declared blighted in 2017.
City imposes costs on property owners to clear dangerous weeds from neglected sites. Owners can contest the assessment at the hearing.
City collects assessed costs from property owners for clearing noxious weeds; affects parcels declared blighted under 2017 resolution. Owners may face liens if bills unpaid.
Property owners facing liens for city-ordered weed removal on noxious or dangerous lots. Hearing provides opportunity to contest assessment.
Property owners will face special assessments to cover weed abatement costs declared blighted in 2017. The assessment amount and affected properties should be reviewed before payment.
Property owners with overgrown lots will face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs; unpaid balances become tax liens. Details on affected addresses were not provided in the agenda item.
Property owners may face special assessment bills for noxious or dangerous weeds declared in 2016. Affected homeowners should review their notice to understand the charge.
City levies cleanup costs against property owners for overgrown lots declared dangerous in 2017. Assessments appear on tax bills.
Property owners will face special assessments to cover weed-removal costs on blighted parcels. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to eliminate dangerous vegetation and reclaim neglected lots.
Property owners with neglected weeds face special assessments after city cleanup. These costs recover the city's expenses for removing noxious vegetation declared dangerous in 2017.
Property owners facing fines for weed removal on blighted land declared noxious under 2014 ordinance. Assessment amounts and affected addresses should be reviewed before hearing.
Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as declared in 2017.
Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessment charges after city cleanup. Owners can contest the fees at a public hearing.
City collects costs from property owners who failed to clear noxious weeds declared dangerous in 2017. Affected homeowners will receive bills for abatement work.
City bills property owners for costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds under its long-standing blight-abatement program. Affected owners can request a hearing.
City is charging property owners for weed removal on neglected parcels. This step moves toward clearing blight but also imposes costs on owners—details on affected properties and assessment amounts are incomplete.
Budget amendment moves $7,000 from discretionary District 1 spending to a neighborhood support fund, redirecting local resources.
City allocates reimbursement received for equipment purchases in the Equipment Management department. Routine budget adjustment funded by existing revenue.
The city enters into a partnership with Birmingham Urban League to provide cultural programming and services to residents, supporting community engagement and access to arts and cultural activities.
City commits to DataWorks Plus for tech equipment and services under a sole-source deal. Full contract terms—duration, price, and scope—are not disclosed in this agenda summary.
City agrees to use ProntoTrak's electronic monitoring equipment and services in Municipal Court domestic cases. Residents may encounter this technology in family court proceedings.
Council approves contract for breakfast and lunch services at City Hall. Ensures meal availability for city employees and visitors during business hours.
Property cleanup clears noxious weeds that threaten neighborhood safety and property values. Special assessment may apply to the owner's tax bill.
Owner at 1841 17th Court N no longer owes the special weed-abatement assessment, clearing a financial obligation tied to property cleanup.
City pays back employees for job-related expenses from the general fund. Details of individual reimbursements are listed in the itemized accounts.
Enables city staff to cover work-related expenses upfront with reimbursement later. Affects employee cash flow and operational spending controls.
City moving to clear overgrown lots designated as public nuisance; property owners will receive notice and face cleanup orders to prevent blight spread and improve neighborhood safety.