Regular City Council Meeting

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 i

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 i

Weed abatement liens approved on nuisance properties

City clears weeds and overgrowth on blighted properties and bills the owners. Liens attach to property records until paid.

City gets $297K state grant for Alabama Workforce Stabilization Program

State grant funds workforce training and stabilization initiatives. City budgets the money for programs under City Council administration.

Tarpley Park gets $6,500 in donated equipment from county

Jefferson County donated funds to improve recreational equipment at Tarpley Park, expanding amenities for residents who use the facility.

Park and Recreation gets $10K donation for Memorial Recreation Center equipment

Memorial Recreation Center receives donated equipment funded by Jefferson County, expanding facility capacity at no cost to taxpayers.

Park & Rec receives $7.5K donation from Jefferson County for Central Park

Central Park Recreation Center gets new equipment funded by a Jefferson County donation. No direct tax impact on residents.

$10,000 grant to Huffman Neighborhood Association from donations fund

Donation received from Jefferson County Commission allocated to support community service work by neighborhood group.

City partners with Alabama Symphonic Association for music education programs

The city backs a new Explorer Concert Series and music education opportunities through a partnership with the ASO, bringing classical music access to residents.

City partners with Birmingham Children's Theatre for youth enrichment services

Local young people gain access to arts and cultural programming. The city commits resources to support creative development in the community.

City approves agreement with Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Founda

City partnership with soil and water conservation group will support local environmental and water resource management initiatives.

City approves agreement with Alabama Ballet for performance services

The city is committing public funds to bring ballet performances to Birmingham residents, supporting the arts community and cultural programming.

City spends $200 for dumpster services at Evergreen

Routine maintenance expense. Ensures dumpster services continue at the Evergreen facility.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7509 2nd Avenue South

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance; demolition removes neighborhood hazard and clears property for future development or restoration.

Building demolition: 217 50th St. N declared unsafe

The city will demolish a blighted building at 217 50th Street North, removing a safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 600 3rd Ave N

Building at 600 3rd Avenue North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 7645 Georgia Road unsafe; orders building demolished

An unsafe structure at 7645 Georgia Road will be torn down. Demolition removes a public safety hazard and cleared property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 4424 42nd Place North ordered demolished

City condemns and will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1257 16th Street SW

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition to remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

City declares 9032 Belvoir Drive unsafe, orders demolition

An unsafe building at this address will be demolished. This removes a property deemed a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

City declares 1653 Alemeda Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1653 Alemeda Avenue is being demolished after city determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Property removal helps clear blighted structures from the neighborhood.

1657 Alemeda Avenue designated for demolition as unsafe structure

City deems this building unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its removal. Action protects neighborhood safety and removes blight from the area.

Demolition approved: Unsafe building at 2034 31st Ave N

City will tear down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Removes a blight hazard that may have affected nearby property values and safety.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 544 21st St SW

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Building at 970 2nd Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City will demolish a blighted structure in downtown Birmingham. Removes a hazard that affects neighborhood safety and property values.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1832 Steiner Avenue

An unsafe or deteriorated structure designated for removal will be demolished. This clears blight and reduces public safety hazards in the neighborhood.

City declares 709 28th St. SW unsafe; building to be demolished

A blighted building in Birmingham will be demolished after the city finds it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

City declares 901 22nd St SW unsafe; building to be demolished

Building at 901 22nd Street SW in Birmingham has been found unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 209 27th Street SW

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight from neighborhood and reduces safety hazard for residents.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1316 3rd Avenue West

Condemned structure will be torn down to remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood. Demolition funded from general fund.

City declares 1033 Woodland Ave SW unsafe; orders demolition

An unsafe building at 1033 Woodland Avenue SW will be demolished to remove a public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 417 Glynn Drive ordered demolished

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

Building at 2024 14th Ave. North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 2024 14th Avenue North. This removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1812 Madison Ave SW approved for demolition

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing a blighted property from the Madison Avenue corridor.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 7125 Kimberly Avenue

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 712 4th Avenue West

Building at 712 4th Avenue West is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to clear the hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 641 27th Street SW demolished

City removes a condemned property classified as a public nuisance from a residential neighborhood, clearing blight and potential safety hazards.

Unsafe building at 1634 Boise Ave. SW ordered demolished

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City awards piping & plumbing supplies contract to American Pipe

American Pipe & Supply wins competitive bid to supply piping and plumbing materials to city departments at fixed unit prices for the next period. Citizens benefit from competitive procurement that helps control ongoing maintenance and repair costs.

City awards 1-year contract to Motorola Solutions for two-way radios

City employees and departments will use Motorola two-way radios under this procurement. The contract locks in unit prices for emergency and field communications for the next year.

City awards print and mail contract to Precision Graphics

City chose Precision Graphics to handle printing, mailing, and sorting services for one year through competitive bidding. Cost and scope details are on file with the purchasing office.

City awards parts contract to Tractor & Equipment Company

City approved a supplier for excavator parts on an as-needed basis, ensuring equipment maintenance stays on budget. Specific dollar amounts were not disclosed in the agenda.

Council approves $17,208 office furniture purchase for Fire Department

Fire Department gets new office furniture from general fund. Routine equipment purchase on consent agenda.

Fire Dept buys $14,255 office furniture from Affordable Interior

City spends $14,255 in general funds on office furniture for the Fire Department through a no-bid contract.

Council approves $19,102 radio equipment purchase for Police Department

City funds equipment upgrades for police communications systems. Purchase from Motorola Solutions, Inc.

City approves Sourcewell contract with Rent One for SCAG equipment

City commits to annual spending on miscellaneous SCAG parts and equipment from Rent One, LLC through a cooperative purchasing agreement. No-bid procurement.

Sole-source: Southland International Trucks parts contract approved for 1 year

Equipment Management secures spare parts and repair services for city trucks through a one-year sole-source deal with Southland International. Keeps fleet maintenance steady and predictable.

Sole-source: Stump grinder repair parts & services from Vermeer Southeast

City commits funds for one-year stump grinder maintenance via sole-source purchase, supporting Equipment Management operations.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

City officials' travel, meals, and professional development costs are authorized for reimbursement from the general fund. Residents can see what positions claimed expenses and in what amounts.

CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed official. Submitted by the Mayor)

Council approves itemized expense accounts for city employees

City employees' travel, meals, and other reimbursable expenses are reviewed and approved. Transparency into how public funds are spent on employee operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

This allows city employees to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Ensures staff can recover legitimate business costs without delay.

City orders fire hydrants installed on Hugh Denman Road SW

New fire hydrants improve emergency response times and water access for firefighting on Hugh Denman Road. Funded through the capital improvement budget.

Sole-source: Leachate pump replacement at New Georgia Landfill, $33,430

Landfill maintenance keeps groundwater safe from contamination. This pump replacement is a routine operational fix on consent.

Sole-source: J.H Wright awarded $77.8K pump replacement at Eastern Area Landfill

City spends $77,814 on emergency leachate pump repair at the landfill — critical maintenance to prevent environmental issues and operational disruptions.

City awards $370K construction contract to AMAC Construction

Council approved a no-bid contract with AMAC Construction for 2025 general construction work. Public spending decisions deserve transparency, even on consent agendas.

Council approves law enforcement equipment bid from All Traffic Solutions

City locks in unit pricing for police equipment purchases over the next year. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayers get fair rates on safety gear and tools.