Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $34K

Sales tax assessment: $34,043 against Pies & Pints Birmingham

City claims owners of Pies & Pints Birmingham owe $34,043 in unpaid sales taxes. The assessment holds the business and two named individuals liable for collection and remittance obligations.

👥 Counterparty: Pies & Pints Birmingham LLC, Robert A. Linderman, Kimberly Shingledecker 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,139 sales tax against ID Auto Sales Inc.

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes owed by ID Auto Sales Inc. and its owners. This ensures businesses pay their fair share of taxes that fund city services.

👥 Counterparty: ID Auto Sales Inc., Ibrahima Diallo, Mamadou A. Diallo, Mamadou M. Barry 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 716 Lanett Ave unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe building at 716 Lanett Avenue will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 716 Lanett Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves demolition of unsafe structure at 1107 4th Terrace West

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1107 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 428 Lexington St unsafe; building to be demolished

Unsafe building at 428 Lexington Street in Wylam will be demolished to remove a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 428 Lexington Street, Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 325 Nevada Street, Wylam

Unsafe structure at 325 Nevada Street will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the Wylam neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 325 Nevada Street Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4829 Park Ave S.W.

City will tear down a condemned structure declared a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4829 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4825 Park Ave S.W.

Blighted property at 4825 Park Avenue S.W. will be demolished as a public nuisance, clearing the lot and reducing neighborhood blight.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4825 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4629 Grasselli Boulevard unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 4629 Grasselli Boulevard has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to address blight and safety concerns in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4629 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4537 Hillman Drive marked for demolition

City is clearing a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4537 Hillman Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4660 Hillman Drive

An unsafe, blighted building will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and clearing the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4660 Hillman Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

105 Bankhead Highway West deemed unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 105 Bankhead Highway West is declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. Removal of unsafe structures improves neighborhood safety and can clear the way for redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 105 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1403 1st Street West ordered demolished

The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing blight from 1st Street West. This removes a hazard and opens the parcel for future development.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1403 - 1st Street West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2727 22nd Ave. North unsafe; building to be demolished

Building at 2727 22nd Avenue North will be demolished after city determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. The decision removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2727 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 6626 2nd Ave S

Blighted structure at 6626 2nd Avenue South is demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the parcel for future reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6626 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 7317 4th Ave South ordered demolished as unsafe

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, proceeding with demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7317 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 5204 9th Avenue North

Property declared dangerous and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5204 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 7400 3rd Avenue unsafe; demolition ordered

The property at 7400 3rd Avenue South will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public safety risk. Demolition clears blighted structures that threaten nearby residents and neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7400 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment on 3309–28th Ave North for building demolition ($2,847.76)

Property owner will be billed $2,847.76 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a cost-recovery charge against the specific parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3309 - 28th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,379.60 charged to 4316 51st Ave N for demolition

Property owner must pay city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Demolition removes blight and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4316 - 51st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,794 for unsafe building demolition

Owner of 2312 42nd Avenue North must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. These demolition assessments shift the financial burden to property owners rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2312 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition bill: Property owner at 4229-46th Ave N owes $3,608

Property owner receives special assessment bill of $3,607.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Bill will be added to property tax statement.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4229 - 46th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,696 demolition cost for 4723 40th Place North

Property owner at 4723 40th Place North will be billed $3,696 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 4723 - 40th Place North, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4723 - 40th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,871 for demolition of unsafe building at 36th Ave N

Owner of 2201 – 36th Avenue North will be assessed $8,870.88 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. Property owners are responsible for the full cost of demolition when the city removes blighted buildings.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2201 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,815.64 for unsafe building demolition

City demolition costs at 4832 Decatur Highway will be recovered through a special assessment charged to the property owner. This shifts the expense from general taxpayers to the owner of the blighted structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4832 Decatur Highway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $5,974 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4200 Inglenook Street will be charged $5,973.52 to recover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4200 Inglenook Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

City charges property owner $11,188 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 502 6th Street West must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This is a direct financial obligation against the parcel that could affect future sale or development.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 502 - 6th Street West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,186 demolition cost for 4121–43rd Ave N

Property owner at 4121–43rd Avenue North will receive a bill for $7,186 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4121 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment levied for demolition at 4341 Pulaski Street

Property owner faces $5,949.60 bill for demolition of unsafe building. Cost will be collected as a special assessment on the property tax account.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4341 Pulaski Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $1,734 demolition cost from property at 3735 1st Place West

Property owner faces a special assessment to repay the city for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a routine cost-recovery action on a single parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3735 - 1st Place West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,496 demolition cost from property owner at 39th Ave N

City is charging the property owner for the cost of tearing down an unsafe building. Property owners can be billed for demolition work when structures become hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4049 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City charges property owner $8,384 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4107 – 46th Avenue North will be billed for demolition costs. Special assessment covers the full expense of removing an unsafe structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4107 - 46th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,560 demolition cost to 1509 36th Street North

Property owner will be billed $3,559.68 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1509 - 36th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

City assesses $9,223 demolition cost to 4317 41st St. N

Property owner at 4317 41st Street North will be billed $9,223 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their lot. This is a direct charge against the property that affects its ownership and taxes.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4317 - 41st Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,410 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4205 44th Avenue North will receive a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on their lot.

👥 Counterparty: property owner 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4205 - 44th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost charged to owner: 4029 49th Court North, $5,509

Property owner at 4029 49th Court North will be assessed $5,509 to recover the city's cost for demolishing the unsafe building. Special assessments become liens on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4029 - 49th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,641 demolition cost to property owner at 4312 42nd Ave N

Property owner at 4312 42nd Avenue North will be billed $4,641.28 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4312 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

City demolishes unsafe building at 4100 40th Ave N, assesses property $9,604

City spent $9,604 to tear down an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner for the cost. Property owners are responsible for demolition bills when the city acts on unsafe buildings.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4100 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,289 for demolition at 4120–38th Ave N

Property owner will be billed $5,289 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. Residents with tax-delinquent or blighted properties should expect similar assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4120 - 38th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,395 demolition cost at 4100-43rd Ave N

Property owner billed $3,395.40 for city demolition of unsafe building. Special assessment is added to property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4100 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $11,589 for emergency building demolition at 36th St Nort

City demolished an unsafe building at 1519–36th Street North and is billing the property owner $11,589 in demolition costs. Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe structures or face cost recovery charges.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1519 - 36th Street North 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1519 - 36th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,375 transmission repair for police vehicle

Equipment maintenance keeps city vehicles in service. This purchase replaces a worn transmission in a 2009 police Tahoe to extend its operational life.

👥 Counterparty: Edwards Chevrolet, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $602

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $602 for Congressional trip

Councilor Hilliard's travel expenses to a Congressional meeting in Tunica, Mississippi are reimbursed from city funds, a routine accountability measure.

👥 Counterparty: John Hilliard 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approval of advance expense account for Kelvin Datcher

Sets up expense reimbursement for the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs based in Washington, D.C., enabling city representation in federal matters.

👥 Counterparty: Kelvin Datcher, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Mayor's Office 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures timely payment of legitimate business costs incurred by staff.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Employees are reimbursed for itemized work-related expenses. This routine consent item appears monthly or quarterly.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense reimbursement for city employees

Allows city staff to seek upfront reimbursement for work-related expenses instead of waiting for later payment. Affects cash flow for employees and city budget management.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #57 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Airport Authority gets right-of-way to build temporary fence

Birmingham Airport Authority is allowed to construct a temporary 6-foot chain-link fence with screening on city right-of-way. Project details including location and timeline are not yet specified in this authorization.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Airport Authority 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement