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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 · 73 agenda items · 13 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered a rezoning request under Case No. ZAC2025-00005 that would convert a property from D-3 Single Family to I-1 Light Manufacturing District at applicant Robert H. Sprain's initiative, and approved a $1,752,420 payment to Ingram Equipment Company for four Kenworth L770 refuse collection trucks with articulated grabber arms. The council also considered authorizing a three-year agreement with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to bolster the police department's firearms investigation capabilities, amending an interlocal cooperation agreement with Jefferson County, and discussing a land preservation addendum item. The council also handled 22 public safety consent items, 13 budget items, and 7 routine contract matters.

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Votes (13)

passed #1503 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 52 items
  • [8] 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. 1617-23, adopted by the Council September 26, 2023, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [9] 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. 1742-21, adopted by the Council October 12, 2021, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [10] 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. 1736-22, adopted by the Council October 11, 2022, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [11] 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. 1667-23, adopted by the Council October 10, 2023, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [12] 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. 1854-21, adopted by the Council October 26, 2021, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [13] 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. 1778-23, adopted by the Council October 24, 2023, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [14] 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. 1940-21, adopted by the Council November 9, 2021, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [15] 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. 1916-22, adopted by the Council November 8, 2022, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [16] 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. 1837-23, adopted by the Council November 7, 2023, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [17] 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. 2070-21, adopted by the Council November 23, 2021, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [18] 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. 1993-22, adopted by the Council November 22, 2022, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [19] 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. 2120-21, adopted by the Council December 7, 2021, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [20] 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. 2041-22, adopted by the Council December 6, 2022,, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [21] 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. 2240-21, adopted by the Council December 21, 2021, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [22] 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. 2107-22, adopted by the Council December 20, 2022, and the hearing of all interest 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. 29-22, adopted by the Council January 11, 2022, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [24] 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. 01-23, adopted by the Council January 3, 2023, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [25] 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. 80-23, adopted by the Council January 17, 2023, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [26] 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. 188-22, adopted by the Council February 1, 2022, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [28] 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. 1033-23, adopted by the Council June 6, 2023, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor execute a Funding Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham ("RPCGB"), under which the RPCGB (i) shall assist the City with applica named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the unconditional donation to the City of Birmingham of one (1) hose cart from Mr. Jay Hall, Senior Vice President of the Birmingham Host Committee 2025 World Police and Fire Games, an Alabama named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 970-25, adopted by the Council June 17, 2025, which exercised the City of Birmingham's option to have various assessments for the abatement of weeds be submitted to the Tax Collector of Jefferson Count named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution, amending Resolution No. 843-25, adopted by the Council May 27, 2025, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 2416 22nd Avenue Nort named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Johnson Controls Fire Protection, Boca Raton, Florida, for fire alarm monitoring panel troubleshooting, repair, products and related services for various City facilities, as needed at unit p named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Ferrell Gas, Denver, Colorado, for Propane Fuel, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year contingent upon Council approv named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Pye Barker Fire & Safety, LLC DBA Industrial Fire and Safety Equipment, Birmingham, for Fire Extinguishers and Maintenance, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Pu named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of miscellaneous Volvo repair parts and services, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, with the State of Al named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to Deere & Company, Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of two (2) 2025 John Deere 4066M Heavy Duty Compact Utility Tractors with a 2024 Frontier RC2084 Lift-Type Rotary Cutter at $55,727.20 each for a total named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to Edwards Chevrolet, Birmingham, to purchase of miscellaneous GM automotive parts and services as needed, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Sourcew named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to Ingram Equipment Company, LLC Pelham, Alabama, for the purchase of four (4) Kenworth L770 RH Steer ASL TRI Cuff Grabber FMP at $438,105.00 each for a total cost of $1,752,420.00, at unit prices on file in named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Long Lewis Ford of Hoover, Decatur, Alabama, for the purchase of miscellaneous OEM Ford automotive parts and services as needed, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, i named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia, for the purchase of miscellaneous aftermarket automotive parts and supplies as needed, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in ac named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri, to purchase miscellaneous automotive parts and supplies as needed, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in acc named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving payment to Southland International Trucks, Inc., Homewood, Alabama, to purchase miscellaneous repair parts and services on various trucks, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama, to purchase miscellaneous OEM Ford automotive parts and services as needed, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama, for the purchase of miscellaneous OEM automotive parts and services as needed, for a period of one (1) year, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accord named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to Vulcan, Inc., Foley, Alabama, in the amount of $16,656.00, for the purchase sign posts, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [Appropriated for in FY 2025-2026 Budget; G/L Account: named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving payment to W.W. Grainger, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, in the amount of $25,000.00, for miscellaneous parts, supplies and fittings as needed, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Sourcewell named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [58] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [64] CONSENT ITEM 30. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, a "Consent and Ratification" form under which the City of Birmingham will evidence its consent to a 24-month deferral of loan payments by Pizitz, L.L.C. to The City of named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 21. consent default
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-11, §11-43-55 and §41-16-51.(b)(9), Code of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Inc. ("Crime Stoppers"), an Alabama non-profit corpora consent default
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a First Amendment to Master Governmental Lease Purchase Agreement Number 16080, and Supplement Number 004 thereto, and related documents with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba NCL Gove consent default
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq. and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the purchase of paint and supplies to paint two (2) neighborhood signs. Sai consent default
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq., and §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975, to authorize the Mayor to allocate funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 and execute contracts with Darryl Hughley dba Real Deal Gaming ("Real Deal G consent default
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq., and §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975, to authorize the Mayor to allocate funds in an amount not to exceed $500.00 and execute contracts with What your Flav, LLC, to allow What's Your Flav, LLC consent default
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Dublin, Ohio, for Medical Supplies, Group One (1) IV/Airway, Group Two (2) Trauma/Diagnostic/PPE, Group Three (3) Ventilation and Group Four (4) Miscellaneous Items, consent default
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Humphries Farm Turf Supply, Inc., Joppa, Alabama, for Pine Bark, Soil Conditioning Bark and Slop Stabilization Mix, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing consent default
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Siteone Landscape Supply, Cleveland, Ohio, for Pine Straw, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year guaranteed, and mont consent default
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1504 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1505 official minutes · high
Re: #61. P ITEM 23. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 25-99, approving the closure of 20th Avenue South near its intersection… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1506 official minutes · high
Re: #61. P ITEM 23. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 25-99, approving the closure of 20th Avenue South near its intersection… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1507 official minutes · high
Re: #62. P ITEM 24. An Ordinance, pursuant to Section 11-102-1 et seq., Code of Alabama and §41-16-50, Code of Alabama, authoriz… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1508 official minutes · high
Re: #27. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 21. text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1509 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P ITEM 25. An Ordinance, in accordance with Act 1969-916 of the Acts of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1510 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1511 official minutes · high
Re: #26. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1512 official minutes · high
Re: #26. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1513 official minutes · high
Re: #26. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1514 official minutes · high
Re: #26. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
passed #1515 official minutes · high
Re: #26. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Alexander · ABSENT Tate · ABSENT
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Procedural: INVOCATION: Bishop Jonathan L. Woods, Sr., Pastor, Love City Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: INVOCATION: Bishop Jonathan L. Woods, Sr., Pastor, Love City Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Darrell O'Quinn
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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