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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 · 67 agenda items · 7 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered a $3,128,696.34 contract with Gillespie Construction, LLC for street improvements on 40th Street North and a $1,054,983 agreement with Magne Grip to install AirHawk air purification systems across all 30 fire stations. The council also considered authorizing a paratransit services agreement with ClasTran to serve elderly and disabled residents, fixing special assessments against properties for noxious weed abatement costs, and setting a September 30, 2025 public hearing on a proposed zoning map amendment affecting C-O&I Contingency-zoned property (Case No. ZAC2025-00018). The council also handled 37 public safety items, 4 budget matters, and several routine contracts and public works items.

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Votes (7)

passed #1473 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 57 items
  • [6] STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these named in vote
  • [8] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 226-23, adopted by the Council February 14, 2023, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 221-24, adopted by the Council February 13, 2024, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 333-22, adopted by the Council March 1, 2022, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 287-24, adopted by the Council February 27, 2024, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 500-22, adopted by the Council March 22, 2022, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 456-23, adopted by the Council March 14, 2023, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 776-24, adopted by the Council March 12, 2024, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 513-22, adopted by the Council March 29, 2022, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 691-23, adopted by the Council April 18, 2023, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 478-24, adopted by the Council March 26, 2024, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 531-24, adopted by the Council April 9, 2024, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 739-23, adopted by the Council April 25, 2023, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 877-23, adopted by the Council May 9, 2023, and the hearing of all interested part named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1063-22, adopted by the Council June 14, 2022, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 931-23, adopted by the Council May 23, 2023, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 17. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1033-23, adopted by the Council June 6, 2023, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1014-22, adopted by the Council June 7, 2022, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 799-24, adopted by the Council June 4, 2024, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 939-21, adopted by the Council June 22, 2021, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1101-22, adopted by the Council June 21, 2022, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1096-23, adopted by the Council June 20, 2023, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 22. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1217-22, adopted by the Council July 5, 2022, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 23. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1174-23, adopted by the Council July 11, 2023, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1130-21, adopted by the Council July 20, 2021, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1229-22, adopted by the Council July 19, 2022, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1211-23, adopted by the Council July 18, 2023, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 27. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1534-21, adopted by the Council September 21, 2021, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 28. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1432-22, adopted by the Council August 23, 2022, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 30. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 32. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 34. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 35. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 36. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 37. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 38. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club, under which A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club will provide extended learning opportunities named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to make eleven (11) refunds in the total amount of $52,179.04. named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution, amending Resolution No. 1298-25, adopted by the Council August 12, 2025, accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, AL, using Sourcewell Contract #010521-LTS-4 to accept the lump sum proposal in the named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution accepting lump sum proposal of Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, 4770 Grantswood Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210, in the amount of $26,725.32, for exterior cameras located in City Hall located at 710 20th Street North, named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution accepting lump sum proposal of Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, 4770 Grantswood Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210, in the amount of $5,999.66, for access panels and card readers located in City Hall located at 710 20th S named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Elaborated Images Co. dba Elaborate Images, Shelbyville, Tennessee, in the amount of $10,823.00, for marketing and promotional supplies that will be used for public educational events, for the City of Bir named in vote
  • [61] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [63] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Birmingham an agreement with Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium (ClasTran), under which ClasTran shall provide public transportation for the elderly and disabl named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a Schedule A, pursuant to the Master Terms and Conditions agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., approved by Resolution No. 1486-22 on August 30, 2022, und consent default
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Penny Foundation, Inc. ("Penny Foundation") in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00, to allow the consent default
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to accept the amount of $8,000.00, as civil costs, from Dominion Management Group, agent for Mountainside Apartments, a domestic corporation organized and existing pursuant to the laws of t consent default
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the workers' compensation claim brought by a Department consent default
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Rossman Enterprises, Inc. dba Magne Grip, 11449 Deerfield Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, in the amount of $1,054,983.00, for AirHawk Air Purification System in thirty (30) Fire Stations locat consent default
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Gillespie Construction, LLC, 4565 Highway 5, Jasper, Alabama 35503, in the amount of $3,128,696.34, for 40th Street North Improvements located in Birmingham, Alabama, this being the lowest resp consent default
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to Tara Cornett dba Flame Industries, LLC, Conifer, Colorado, in the amount of $37,560.00, for the purchase of Flame Decon Shampoo+Body Wash Variant for restocking inventory at the Central Stores Warehouse, consent default
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official. Submitted by the Mayor) consent default
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
passed #1474 official minutes · high
Re: #62. P ITEM 39. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $9,438.07, to execute a quitcla… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
passed #1475 official minutes · high
Re: #62. P ITEM 39. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $9,438.07, to execute a quitcla… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
passed #1476 official minutes · high
Re: #63. CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Birmingham an agreement with Bi… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
passed #1477 official minutes · high
Re: #66. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
passed #1478 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 56. A Resolution setting a public hearing September 30, 2025, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
passed #1479 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 56. A Resolution setting a public hearing September 30, 2025, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSENT Moore · ABSENT Woods · ABSENT
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Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Herman Henderson, Pastor, Believers Temple Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Crystal Smitherman
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (57)

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