Regular City Council Meeting

Citgo Food Mart beer and wine license transfer approved

The 3 Brother's, Inc. gains permission to sell beer and wine at the Citgo Food Mart on East Lake Boulevard. Neighbors and residents can now see who holds the license and where alcohol sales will occur in their area.

Off-premise beer & wine license approved for Hooper City Market

Garmia Alisha Ravizee receives approval to sell beer and wine at Hooper City Market, 3853 4th Street West. Decision follows public hearing on the application.

Van Dragons, Inc. seeks beer and wine license for Saigon Noodle House

Saigon Noodle House on Highway 280 is applying to serve beer and wine. The city is accepting public comment on this license application.

Lounge license transfer OK'd for Tavern on 1st

Union Investments LLC moves a lounge liquor license to the bar at 2320 1st Avenue North. Public hearing held; license status determines bar operations.

Saw's Street Kitchen Southside seeks restaurant liquor license

Saw's Street Kitchen Southside at 1154 11th Avenue South is applying for a restaurant retail liquor license. Council hearing will determine whether the business can serve beer, wine, and spirits.

Liquor license approval: The Tutwiler Bar and Grill, 2021 Park Place

LSM Investment Group's restaurant at The Tutwiler will be able to serve alcohol if approved. This is a standard licensing decision that affects what beverages the establishment can sell.

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens on those parcels, shifting cleanup expense to property owners.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

Police vehicle fund gets $10,410 from insurance revenue

Insurance settlement money goes toward equipment maintenance for police vehicles, part of routine fleet upkeep.

Police gets $700K federal grant for Smart Policing, year 1 of 3

Birmingham police will use federal funding to launch a 3-year Smart Policing Initiative focused on technology-driven public safety. First-year budget of $700,000 begins implementation of program strategies.

Police gets $298K federal grant for Project Safe Neighborhood (Year 1)

Birmingham Police receives first-year federal funding for Project Safe Neighborhood, a two-year crime reduction initiative. Spending decision on public safety resources.

City accepts $298.5K federal grant for gang and gun violence reduction

Federal funding supports Birmingham's violent crime reduction efforts. Grant covers targeted gang intervention and firearm violence prevention programs.

City wins $700K federal crime-reduction grant from DOJ

Birmingham secures Smart Policing Initiative funding to support data-driven policing strategies aimed at addressing crime spikes. Grant supports public safety operations without requiring city funds.

Holiday lights storage: $534 for Crestwood North

City allocates funds to store and maintain holiday decorations for the Crestwood North neighborhood through November 2018.

City spends $534 to store holiday lights and equipment

Crestwood South neighborhood's holiday displays and gear will be stored for the year ahead. A routine maintenance cost for seasonal community decorations.

City spends $1,000 on library escalators and programs

Funding supports maintenance of library facilities and public programs serving Birmingham residents.

City to buy 6 signs for Roebuck neighborhood meeting times

Roebuck residents will have clearer information about when and where their neighborhood association meets, helping boost community engagement.

City funds $500 for neighborhood association awareness signs

General funds spent to support Central City Neighborhood Association visibility and community engagement efforts.

City funds $600 for North Avondale neighborhood association signs

Spending $600 from the general fund to buy and install signage promoting the North Avondale Neighborhood Association, helping residents identify the group and increase community engagement.

City spends $208 for neighborhood sign maintenance

Funds upkeep of entrance signage at Tuscaloosa Avenue and 12th Street neighborhood location.

City funds $1,000 calling plan for Oakwood Place neighborhood

Oakwood Place Neighborhood Association gets a communication system to organize residents and improve community coordination. Funds come from the general budget.

City funds $10K neighborhood entrance sign for Industrial Center

Improves wayfinding and neighborhood identity in Industrial Center. Small capital project improves local visibility and civic pride.

City spends $2,300 on West Goldwire entry beautification

Supplies will improve landscaping and appearance of two entry walls at West Goldwire, a small investment in neighborhood beautification.

City spends $400 for snowflake decoration electricity

Holiday decorations on Crestwood Boulevard's north side require ongoing power. This funds the electrical supply for 19 snowflake displays.

City spends $2,100 for snowflake decorations on Crestwood Boulevard

The city will install and maintain 19 snowflake decorations along Crestwood Boulevard's Northside using general funds.

City funds $250 for holiday snowflake lights on Crestwood Boulevard

Holiday decorations go up on Crestwood Boulevard's Southside. The city is spending $250 from general funds to power 19 snowflake lights.

City spends $2,100 for snowflake decorations on Crestwood Boulevard

The city will install and maintain 19 holiday snowflake decorations along Crestwood Boulevard's Southside, brightening the neighborhood during the winter season.

City spends $600 on historical signs and posts

Small expenditure to install historical markers in the city, likely recognizing local heritage and landmarks.

City funds $3,900 annual lawn care at Brown Springs pond

Brown Springs neighborhood gets regular maintenance of its shared green space and pond area. Improves aesthetics and environmental quality in the area.

Council declares building unsafe, orders demolition at 3517 19th St N

Unsafe building at 3517 19th Street North will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. Clears the way for potential redevelopment or blight reduction on the parcel.

City clears blighted building at 3725 Grasselli Avenue for demolition

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the parcel for redevelopment or land recovery.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 4326 Viola Avenue

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 824 Chester Avenue ordered for demolition

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from neighborhood and reduce local safety risk.

Unsafe building at 453 7th Street West ordered demolished

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 841 50th Street North

Unsafe structure at 841 50th Street North will be demolished as a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

City condemns unsafe building at 4221 Court T for demolition

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blighted structure and address neighborhood safety concerns.

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5620 Terrace J

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing blight and improving neighborhood safety.

City awards paint supply contract to Heritage Realty Holdings

City facilities will use competitively bid unit prices for paint and sundries over the next year, keeping maintenance costs predictable.

Council awards paint supply contract to PPG Industries

City commits ongoing funds to purchase interior and exterior paint for municipal buildings and projects. This competitive bid locks in pricing for routine maintenance and improvement work.

City awards paint supply contract to Sherwin-Williams

Locks in unit prices for paint, varnish, primers, and exterior coatings used in city maintenance and repairs citywide.

City approves $64,014 in refunds from general fund

Four refunds totaling $64,014 are being returned to residents or entities from city coffers. These routine reimbursements use public money approved on the consent agenda.

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

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

CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.

Budget amendment: $40,260 reallocated to Library VOIP upgrade

Library phone system upgrades funded through internal budget shifts ($6,098 from Central Library Phase I and $34,162 from Pratt City Library).