Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #6 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #7 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Savanah's Food Mart: Beer and wine license transfer approved for 6th Ave locatio

A new off-premise beer and wine license for Savanah's Food Mart at 201 6th Avenue S.W. allows expanded alcohol sales at this retail location.

👥 Counterparty: Savanah's Food Mart LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 201 - 6th Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $37K

City sets aside $36,781 federal grant for urban waters program

Federal funding supports fish and wildlife habitat restoration and community water-access projects under the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Five Star program.

👥 Counterparty: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $150K

Budget amendment: $150K shifted within HUD Block Grant for community development

Reallocates $150,000 between community development programs in the HUD Block Grant budget, shifting funds from Individual Development Assistance to another community service priority for fiscal year 2017.

🏛 Funding source: Cares 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves I-59 median crossing safety project with state grant

State grant funds safety improvements on I-59 median crossing. Project enhances pedestrian and vehicle safety on a major interstate corridor affecting commuters and residents.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama; Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City enters engineering agreement with state for Woodla project (CMAQ-3717)

State transportation grant funds preliminary engineering work on the Woodla project; next step toward potential construction or improvement work in Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama - Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign utilities agreement with Alabama DOT for CMAQ-3717 proj

City can proceed with a federally funded transportation project (CMAQ funding). Project details and location not specified in this consent item.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City enters preliminary engineering agreement with Alabama DOT

This agreement sets the stage for a state-funded transportation project (CMAQ-3714). Once engineering is complete, the city could pursue federal/state grant money for construction or improvements.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City enters federal bikeshare agreement with Alabama DOT

Mayor authorized to sign CMAQ grant agreement for bikeshare project. Details on bike routes, coverage area, and launch timeline not yet available.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama; Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation

The city is entering a partnership with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation, though the specific purpose and terms are not detailed in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation, Incorporated 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Magic City Smooth Jazz partnership agreement

City enters partnership with Magic City Smooth Jazz to support an arts/cultural initiative. Full terms are on file with the City Clerk and available for public review.

👥 Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

Council approves $500 offender tracking software from Watch Systems

City commits funds to expand monitoring technology used in criminal justice operations. Offenderwatch software helps track individuals under supervision.

👥 Counterparty: Watch Systems, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Corrected funding source for Get To Know Your Neighbor Day Services agreement

This amendment fixes the funding source records for a neighbor-connection program first approved in 2017, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with city budget records.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $300

City hires Jackson Entertainment for DJ services, $300

City approves a $300 contract with Jackson Entertainment to provide disc jockey services for a city event or program.

👥 Counterparty: Jackson Entertainment 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $2K

City spends $2,000 for generator at Ruffner Mountain

Generator improves backup power at the city nature preserve and recreation area. Supports facility operations and visitor safety during outages.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Ruffner Mountain

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

City funds $500 for Springville Library robotics and garden programs

Springville Library's robotics and garden programs get continued support to engage youth in STEM and environmental learning.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Library Board 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Springville

· Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $500

City approves $500 education support agreement with Board of Education

City commits $500 to provide goods and services for Birmingham public school students.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $5K

City approves $5,000 goods/services agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City will spend $5,000 in general funds to provide goods or services supporting Birmingham public school students. Full details of what goods/services are provided are not disclosed in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City collects weed-abatement fees on property tax bills

Owners of blighted properties will see abatement charges bundled with their tax bills, simplifying payment and enforcement for the city.

👥 Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $10,334 sales tax liability against 78 Tire (Autobiz LLC)

The city is pursuing back sales taxes owed by 78 Tire for May 2014 through December of that year. This type of assessment ensures businesses pay their fair share of local taxes.

👥 Counterparty: Autobiz LLC and Charles Vann 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $298

Sales tax assessment: Custom Trophy and Plaque Shop owes $298

City pursues unpaid sales tax from a local business. The assessment covers back taxes for February.

👥 Counterparty: Robert Earl George, doing business as Custom Trophy and Plaque Shop 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $945

City assesses $945.56 sales tax against The Peanut Place, Inc.

Business owner John Cassimus, Jr. is liable for unpaid sales taxes. The assessment enforces tax compliance for his restaurant operation.

👥 Counterparty: The Peanut Place, Inc. and John Cassimus, Jr. 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,729 sales tax debt against Neighborhood Store

Neighborhood Store owner Lessan K. Koskey is assessed unpaid sales taxes dating back to June 2012. The city is formally documenting the debt to pursue collection.

👥 Counterparty: Lessan K. Koskey / Neighborhood Store 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $936

Sales tax assessment: Birmingham Body Tech owes $936.45

Business operator Steven M. Bailey failed to properly collect and remit sales taxes; city is assessing the unpaid amount. This ensures tax compliance and fair revenue collection.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Body Tech, Inc., Steven M. Bailey 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $5K

Sales tax assessment: $4,974.32 against Crystal Glass Company

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from Crystal Glass Company and its owner. The assessment enforces tax compliance for local businesses.

👥 Counterparty: Crystal Glass Company, Inc. and Omer D. Bohannon 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $14K

City assesses $14,331 sales tax against Express Mart of AL LLC

The city has determined Express Mart owes back sales taxes; the assessment could lead to collection action or legal proceedings against the business.

👥 Counterparty: Express Mart of AL LLC and Mohamed S. Nasher 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,889.72 for demolition at 517 Antwerp Avenue

Property owner at 517 Antwerp Avenue now owes $2,889.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This assessment will be added to the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 517 Antwerp Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,458.50 demolition cost against 3212 27th Court North

Property owner will be charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3212 - 27th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special demolition assessment: $4,547 charged to 7108 Georgia Road

Owner of 7108 Georgia Road will be billed $4,547.28 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the property. This shifts demolition expense from the city budget to the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7108 Georgia Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses $5,846.88 against 226 48th Street for demolition

Property owner must pay the cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. Special assessment will appear on the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 226 - 48th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,772 demolition cost for 441 Brussels Ave

Property owner at 441 Brussels Avenue will be charged $2,772.36 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 441 Brussels Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,056 for unsafe building demolition

City recovers demolition costs by charging the property owner a special assessment. This clears blighted structures and shifts expense burden to the responsible party rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8012 - 26th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

City assigns $9,539 demolition cost to property owner at 6304 2nd Ave N

Property owner at 6304 2nd Avenue North will pay $9,539 in special assessment to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The bill will likely appear on property tax records.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6304 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $4,805 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 953–47th Place North is assessed $4,805 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 953 - 47th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,038 for building demolition

Property owner at 963–47th Place North will be assessed $5,038.12 to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Owners of similar blighted properties may face comparable charges.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 963 - 47th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,189.16 for demolition at 445 Brussels Avenue

Property owner at 445 Brussels Avenue will owe $3,189.16 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Owners of blighted properties typically face these assessments when the city removes hazardous structures.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 445 Brussels Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,426.84 for demolition at 7515 London Ave

Unsafe building removed from neighborhood; owner billed for demolition costs. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7515 London Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Property owner pays $2,235 for unsafe building demolition at 908 Chester Avenue

The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at this address is being recovered from the property owner through a special assessment. This clears blight while shifting demolition costs to the owner rather than the city.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 908 Chester Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special demolition tax levied: 878 Oak Street ($3,389.56)

Property owner at 878 Oak Street is billed $3,389.56 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This recovers public spending on blight removal.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 878 Oak Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,531 demolition cost for unsafe building at 6709 2nd Ave S

Property owner is being charged for demolishing an unsafe structure. The cost will be collected as a special assessment against the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6709 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,070.72 for demolition at 145 Ohio Circle

Property owner at 145 Ohio Circle will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building that the city demolished. Special assessments like this recover public demolition costs from property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 145 Ohio Circle, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,681 demolition cost charged to 867 Oak Street

Property owner at 867 Oak Street will be billed $5,681 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. Special assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 867 Oak Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,042 for demolition of unsafe building at 712 Cherry Ave

Owner of 712 Cherry Avenue will be assessed $5,042.08 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when the city removes hazardous buildings.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 712 Cherry Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

City bills property owner $11,565 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4404 15th Avenue will be assessed $11,565 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The bill becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4404 - 15th Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,945 demolition cost at 309 Blount Street

Property owner will receive a special bill for demolition of an unsafe building. The $3,945.32 cost is charged directly to the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 309 Blount Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $16K

Council awards $15,830 glass contract to NelBran for Legion Field

Competitive bid awards storefront glass replacement at Legion Field, a public venue renovation.

👥 Counterparty: NelBran Glass, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Legion Field

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $174

City pays Icemakers, Inc. $174.10 for Law Dept. filter

Routine maintenance purchase for office equipment. No impact on residents or services.

👥 Counterparty: Icemakers, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $8K

City pays Sherwin-Williams $7,500 for traffic-striping equipment

Traffic Engineering buys a line-stripper machine to maintain road markings throughout the city.

👥 Counterparty: Sherwin-Williams, Co. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $24K

Council approves $23,567 in refunds from general fund

City returning overpayments or erroneous charges to residents and vendors across ten separate claims.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve city employee expense reimbursements

City employees submit itemized expense accounts for approval and reimbursement from the general fund. This routine consent item ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll administration.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees receive advance payments for authorized work expenses from the general fund. Ensures staff can cover costs upfront before reimbursement processing.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $14K

Council transfers $14,160 between district funds for neighborhood improvements

Reallocates neighborhood discretionary funds across districts; Jones Valley neighborhood receives $360 in new spending.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #75 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $146K

Council awards $145,843 to Sherrod Construction for Central Park renovation

Central Park renovation moves forward with competitive contract award. Project improvements will enhance public green space in the community.

👥 Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Central Park

· Item number:Item #84 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $3.0M

Fire Station #8 construction contract: $2.97M to Stone Building

City commits $2.97 million to rebuild Fire Station #8, improving emergency response capacity in that district. Contract goes to the lowest bidder after competitive procurement.

👥 Counterparty: Stone Building, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 3232 11th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 705 19th St, Ensley

Property owner Felicia Watkins can now repair the condemned building at 705 19th Street. The permit allows the owner to bring the structure into compliance and return it to use.

👥 Counterparty: Felicia Watkins 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 705 - 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham