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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 72 agenda items · 14 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered approving a $370,000 lump sum contract with AMAC Construction and Development for 2025 general construction work, along with a fire hydrant installation on Hugh Denman Road SW funded within the FY2025–2026 budget and a public hearing scheduled for September 16 to weigh closing 20th Avenue South at Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South to vehicle traffic. The council also considered declaring 16 properties across the city unsafe public nuisances and ordering their demolition, and authorizing liens against additional properties where the city would remediate nuisance conditions at owner expense. The council also handled 15 budget items, 12 public safety items, 7 contracts, 3 public works matters, 1 grant item, and 2 other routine consent items.

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Votes (14)

passed #1489 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 58 items
  • [7] 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 named in vote
  • [8] 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 named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $297,619.00 to City Council, for the Alabama Workforce Stabilization Program, per award received. (R named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $6,500.00 to Park and Recreation, for equipment to Tarpley Park per donation received from Jefferson County Commission. (S named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $10,000.00 to Park and Recreation, for equipment to Memorial Recreation Center per donation received from Jefferson County named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 6. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $7,500.00 to Park and Recreation, for equipment to Central Park Recreation Center per donation received from Jefferson Cou named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 7. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $10,000.00 to Huffman Neighborhood Association, for community service per donation received from Jefferson County Commissi named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Alabama Symphonic Association, Inc.("ASO"), under which ASO shall (i)coordinate and administer the Explorer Concert Series, (ii) provide new music education oppor named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and Birmingham Children's Theatre under which Birmingham Children's Theatre will provide services designed to enrich the lives of local named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-11, and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975, approving and authorizing the Mayor execute an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, I named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and State of Alabama Ballet, Inc. ("The Alabama Ballet"), under which The Alabama Ballet will provide the following services within the named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to allocate and appropriate funds in an amount not to exceed $200.00 for the purchase of dumpster services for use at the Evergreen named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7509 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 217 50th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 600 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7645 Georgia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director o named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4424 42nd Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35217, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direct named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1257 16th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 9032 Belvoir Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1653 Alemeda Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1657 Alemeda Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2034 31st Avenue North aka 2032 31st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 544 21st Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 970 2nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1832 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 709 28th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 901 22nd Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 209 27th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1316 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1033 Woodland Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Dire named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 417 Glynn Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35215, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2024 14th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direc named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1812 Madison Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Direc named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7125 Kimberly Avenue aka 7210 Kimberly Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (R named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 712 4th Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 641 27th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1634 Boise Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of American Pipe & Supply Company, Birmingham, Alabama, for Piping and Plumbing Supplies, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one ( named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Precision Graphics, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for Print, Mail and Sort Services, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) ye named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of OEM and aftermarket undercarriage parts for a 2022 Komatsu PC360 Excavator, as needed at unit prices on file in th named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for office furniture, in the amount of $17,207.50, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Fire Depart named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for office furniture, in the amount of $14,255.10, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Fire Depart named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, in the amount of $19,102.19, for the purchase of radio equipment and related accessories, for City of Birmingham Police Department, in accordance with the S named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving payment to Rent One, LLC, Gardendale, Alabama, for the of purchase miscellaneous SCAG parts and equipment, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Sourcewell Purc named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Southland International Trucks, Inc., for the purchase of miscellaneous International truck parts and services, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to Vermeer Southeast Sales and Services, Inc., for the purchase of stump grinder repair parts and services, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Source named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution ordering the installation of fire hydrants at Hugh Denman Road SW, Birmingham. [Appropriated for in FY2025-2026 Budget; Object Code: 001_002_16000_16100.531.007; Condense Code: FSA] (Recommended by th named in vote
  • [60] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [65] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of J.H Wright and Associates, 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne, Alabama, in the amount of $33,430.00, for the Slope Riser Pump Replacement of the Leachate Pump at the New Georgia Landfill and the Eas named in vote
  • [66] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of J.H Wright and Associates, 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne, Alabama, in the amount of $77,814.00, for the Northeast Pump Vault Rehab Replacement of the Leachate Pump at the Eastern Area Landfill, named in vote
  • [67] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of AMAC Construction and Development, 1003 Wilkes Road, Midfield, Alabama, in the amount of $370,000.00, for the 2025 General Construction Work Order Contract located in Birmingham, this being the l named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Motorola Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, for Two Way Radio - Motorola, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year c consent default
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed official. Submitted by the Mayor) consent default
  • [68] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of All Traffic Solutions, Inc., State College, Pennsylvania, for Law Enforcement Equipment, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1490 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P ITEM 8. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $6,570.07, to execute a quitclai… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1491 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $6,410.31, to execute a quitclai… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1492 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $6,410.31, to execute a quitclai… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1493 official minutes · high
Re: #65. CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of J.H Wright and Associates, 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne,… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1494 official minutes · high
Re: #66. CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of J.H Wright and Associates, 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne,… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1495 official minutes · high
Re: #67. CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of AMAC Construction and Development, 1003 Wilkes Road, Midfie… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1496 official minutes · high
Re: #68. CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of All Traffic Solutions, Inc., State College, Pennsylvan… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1497 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1498 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1499 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1500 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1501 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1502 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P ITEM 8. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $6,570.07, to execute a quitclai… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (14)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Lajuan Lewis, Pastor, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Airport Highland, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (58)

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