Birmingham joins a federal drug-enforcement task force (HIDTA) focused on high-intensity trafficking. The city will coordinate with state and federal agencies to combat drug crime in the region.
Trawick Contractors will continue remediation work on water damage at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The change order increases the contract cap, reflecting additional repair costs.
City commits to multi-year workers' comp claims administration through a competitive bid. Affects how employee injury claims are processed and paid.
New leadership position at the Land Bank drives decisions on acquiring, clearing, and selling abandoned properties citywide. Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021.
New leadership position at the Land Bank drives decisions on acquiring, clearing, and selling abandoned properties citywide. Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021.
City will consider rezoning one or more properties from Health and Institutions (B-6) to another district. This affects land use rules and what can be built or operated at those locations.
New leadership position at the Land Bank drives decisions on acquiring, clearing, and selling abandoned properties citywide. Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021.
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Property owners in designated blighted areas face special assessments to cover city weed-abatement costs. If your property is listed, you'll owe the assessed amount or risk tax lien.
City enforces cleanup of dangerous vegetation on abandoned parcels; property owners billed for abatement costs. Affects owners of declared noxious-weed properties citywide.
City will collect abatement costs from property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds. Owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.
City adds costs to property owners who failed to clear dangerous weeds; funds cleanup of vacant or neglected land that threatens neighborhood safety.
City collects fees from property owners to pay for clearing noxious weeds on neglected parcels. Owners may face liens or added costs if they don't pay the assessment.
Property owners with declared noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. If unpaid, these liens can affect property value and tax obligations.
Property owners will face special assessments to cover the city's cost of clearing dangerous weeds from their land. Failure to pay may result in tax liens or foreclosure.
City is charging property owners special assessments to cover costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds. Affected property owners can attend a hearing to contest the charges.
Property owners face liens for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Assessment amounts and affected addresses will be listed separately.
Property owners may face new charges for city weed-removal work on their parcels. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts are not yet public in this item summary.
Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to recover city cleanup costs. The city uses these liens to fund blight removal and hold owners accountable for code violations.
Property owners may face new cleanup charges for overgrown lots declared dangerous or noxious. Assessments become liens against the property if not paid.
Property owners may face special assessments to cover weed-removal costs on their land. A hearing will determine final charges.
City charges property owners for code-violation weed removal. Unpaid assessments may add to tax debt and affect property sales or refinancing.
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. This is a formal charge against specific parcels to enforce the city's 2013 weed-control directive.
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed special charges to cover city abatement costs. Failure to pay may result in liens against the property.
Property owners face added charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Assessment details and affected properties listed in hearing notice.
Property owners with dangerous or overgrown weeds will be assessed cleanup costs under city rules. Owners can attend a hearing to contest the assessment.
City assesses property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected land. Owners may face liens or added tax bills if they don't pay.
Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. If unpaid, the assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Property owners may owe special assessments if the city cleared noxious weeds from their lots under a 2013 abatement program. You'll have a chance to contest the charges at a public hearing.
Property owners may face additional charges for city-ordered weed removal on blighted lots. The assessment enforces cleanup requirements declared in 2013.
Property owners will receive bills to cover city weed removal on their neglected land. Failure to pay can result in lien or tax consequences.
Property owners may owe special assessments to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed to learn what you owe.
City charges property owners for noxious weed removal on declared blighted parcels. Property owners receive hearing notice and must pay or contest the assessment.
Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments from a 2014 city abatement program. The city may collect costs via tax liens if owners don't pay.
City collects fees from property owners for clearing noxious weeds on blighted parcels. Assessments enforce accountability under a 2015 blight ordinance.
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to recover city cleanup costs under a 2016 council directive. Check your property if you received a notice.
Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and safety hazards. Costs recover through assessment against registered owner.
Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood property; removal costs billed to registered owner rather than taxpayers.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.
Abandoned cars pose safety and blight risks to neighborhoods. This removal clears a hazard and passes costs to the registered owner.
Freshwater Land Trust will temporarily use a strip of city-owned land to build or improve a trail, expanding public outdoor recreation access.
The city enters into a partnership with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation, though the specific terms and benefits to residents are not detailed in the available materials.
McWane will continue operating and maintaining the science center as a public cultural facility and tourist attraction for residents and visitors.
Neighborhood notification system upgrade will improve how residents receive alerts about community meetings and local events.
City spending $500 from general funds to support a community health walk and event at 2nd Street and Carline Avenue in Pratt City on October 21.
City spends $500 from the general fund to support a community health walk and event on October 21, 2017 at 2nd Street and Carline Avenue in Pratt City.
Public health event on October 21 at 2nd Street and Carline Avenue encourages neighborhood fitness and community engagement in Pratt City.
Council sets aside $250 to help Fairview Neighborhood Association cover expenses for the Five Points Community Parade event.
Sole-source contract with a religious organization using public funds. Details of the goods or services are incomplete in the agenda.
City spending $225 to support a community gathering at Oak Ridge Park featuring music and exhibitions—a routine neighborhood activation.
Unsafe building will be torn down to remove neighborhood blight and reduce public safety risks. Property at 3524–66th Street North is now slated for demolition.
Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and removed from the neighborhood. Clears way for property recovery and improves safety in the area.
This property will be demolished as a public nuisance. The decision removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
City removes a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and removes a hazard.
City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The property removal clears blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished to improve neighborhood safety and remove blight.
Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.
This property is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
City removes unsafe structure and shed from neighborhood. Property demolition clears blight and reduces public hazard.
Building at 1545 Alabama Avenue S.W. has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.
Building and attached garage deemed a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight from the neighborhood.
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and hazard from neighborhood.
Dangerous property in Wylam neighborhood will be torn down to remove blight and improve public safety. The structure was deemed unsafe and a public nuisance.
Blighted structure in Wylam neighborhood will be removed, clearing the lot for potential redevelopment and improving neighborhood safety.
Condemned building at 4209 10th Avenue West will be torn down as a public safety and blight measure. Removal clears a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.
Birmingham Zoo's second phase moves forward with a $8.3 million expansion. Construction by Taylor and Miree Construction, selected through competitive bidding, will advance the project toward completion.
City spends $10,000 annually to maintain stretchers and cots for front-line and reserve ambulances. Ensures emergency medical equipment stays in working order.
Equipment Management Department purchases miscellaneous vehicle parts on sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spend for city fleet upkeep.
Equipment Management Department purchase for vehicle maintenance and repairs using general fund dollars.
City employees receive reimbursement for approved work-related expenses from the general fund.
Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they've paid out of pocket. The city covers authorized travel, supplies, and other job costs.
Employees who pay work expenses upfront can now be reimbursed from the general fund. This affects any city staff who front personal money for official business.
City charges property owners for noxious weed removal on declared blighted parcels. Property owners receive hearing notice and must pay or contest the assessment.