Regular City Council Meeting

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

Circle K beer/wine license transfer approved at Finley Boulevard

Off-premise alcohol license transfer allows Circle K to sell beer and wine at the 1901 Finley Boulevard location.

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Highland Chevron

Joe 2, LLC seeks to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to the Highland Chevron gas station at 2188 Highland Avenue South, allowing alcohol sales at that location.

O'Hara Hospitality transfers beer/wine license to Pizza Grace, Morris Ave

Pizza Grace at 2212 Morris Avenue gains approval to serve beer and wine. License transfers between operators can affect neighborhood character and local business licensing patterns.

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Thirds Grocery

Thirds Grocery at 1403 3rd Street North is now licensed to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption, expanding retail alcohol options in the neighborhood.

D Spott, LLC: Lounge liquor license for 524 19th Street, Ensley

Council will hear the liquor license application for a lounge at 524 19th Street in Ensley. Neighbors and other interested parties can voice objections or support.

Opulence Drag Lounge & Taqueria: liquor license hearing set

Public hearing will determine if 12:34 Holdings, LLC can serve alcohol at 2012 Magnolia Avenue South. Neighbors and residents can comment on the lounge's impact on the neighborhood.

Pink Lantern Lounge applies for Class I liquor license at 1st Avenue North

New lounge liquor license application at 2400 1st Avenue North. Council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to approve.

Liquor license approved: Thirty 5 Bar & Grill on Reverend Woods Blvd

Thirty 5 Bar & Grill receives permission to serve alcohol at its location on Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard. The license allows lounge-class retail liquor service at the establishment.

Kronos payroll system agreement amended

City amends its contract with UKG Kronos for employee payroll and timekeeping services. Details of the amendment (scope, cost, term) were cut off in the agenda text.

City seizes property at 4222 Shiloh Drive for public walking trail

Eminent domain takes the property owner's land to build a public trail. You'll have access to new green space, but the owner may contest the seizure or compensation amount.

Property owner charged $4,902 for unsafe building demolition at 6514 6th Ave S

Homeowner at 6514 6th Avenue South must pay the city's demolition cost for an unsafe structure. Special assessments are added to property taxes until paid.

Special assessment: $15,102.80 for demolition at 2612 Ensley Avenue

Property owner will be charged $15,102.80 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address.

City recovers $5,866 demolition cost from property at 1401 16th Street SW

Property owner will be assessed $5,866.28 to reimburse the city for demolishing an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Special assessment: $11,346 demolition cost at 223 Finley Blvd

Property owner at 223 Finley Boulevard will be billed $11,346 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

City charges owner $4,191.56 for demolition at 314 5th Way

Property owner at 314 5th Way in Pratt City will be assessed $4,191.56 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building that the city removed.

Special demolition assessment: $4,178 against 2808 32nd Place SW

Property owner at 2808 32nd Place SW will be charged $4,178 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost is levied as a special assessment against the property.

Property owner billed $4,606.80 for demolition at 3211 Hemlock Ave SW

City demolished an unsafe building at this address and is recovering the cost through a special assessment on the property. Property owner will be charged $4,606.80.

Special assessment: $4,997 demolition cost for 1622 Dennison Avenue

Property owners at 1622 Dennison Avenue will be charged $4,997.02 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the site.

City assesses $4,673 demolition cost to property at 160 2nd Street South

Property owner at 160 2nd Street South will be billed $4,673.05 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Special assessment: $6,481.60 for demolition at 316 Del Rio Drive

Property owner will owe $6,481.60 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land.

Special assessment: $3,381.76 for building demolition at 2019 Princeton Ave SW

Property owner will receive a bill for $3,381.76 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at the address. The amount becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Property owner billed $6,127 for unsafe building demolition at 1552 Cotton Avenu

City demolishes unsafe structures and charges the property owner. This $6,127 assessment at 1552 Cotton Avenue becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Special assessment: Property owner pays $5,233 for demolition

Property owner at 1225 Cotton Avenue will be assessed $5,233.03 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Special assessment: $6,980 demolition cost charged to 1125 4th Court West

Property owner at 1125 4th Court West will be charged $6,980.48 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building, collected as a special assessment.

Special assessment: $2,629 for demolition at 1846 18th Street

Property owner will be billed $2,629.20 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

City demolition cost charged to 2125 Pike Road property

Property owner at 2125 Pike Road will be charged $9,041.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Property owner charged $3,654 demolition cost at 1781 48th St

Property owner at 1781 48th Street must pay the city $3,654.21 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

City assesses $8,755.76 demolition cost to 808 1st Street SW property

Property owner at 808 1st Street SW will be billed $8,755.76 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

City assesses $14,442 demolition cost against 4228 Viola Avenue

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

$4,892 special assessment: demolition costs at 1715 50th Street

Property owner at 1715 50th Street will be charged $4,892.19 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Special assessment of $17,801.84 charged to Ensley property for building demolit

Property owner at 1313 Meadow Lane faces a special tax bill to cover the cost of the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the site. The $17,801.84 assessment will be added to the property tax.

Special assessment: $4,106.24 for demolition at 5313 Avenue M

Property owner will be charged $4,106.24 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Property owner billed $4,769.52 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and assesses the cost to the property owner. This $4,769.52 assessment covers demolition of the building at 1323 Avenue J.

Special assessment: $7,602 demolition cost for 520 6th Street

Your property tax bill may increase if you own 520 6th Street — the city is charging $7,602 for demolishing an unsafe building and will recoup it through a special assessment against the parcel.

Special assessment: $6,093 demolition cost assigned to 503 Avenue U

Property owner at 503 Avenue U will be billed $6,093 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

City demolition costs: $8,532 assessment against 7240 Queenstown Avenue

Property owner at 7240 Queenstown Avenue will be billed $8,532 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment attaches to the property and may be collected through taxes or liens.

City collects $6,518 demolition cost from 44th Street property owner

Property owner at 1124 44th Street North will be billed $6,518.40 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Property owner billed $4,428 for demolition of unsafe building

City charges property owner at 217 52nd Place North for demolishing an unsafe structure. Special assessment will appear on property tax bill.

City assesses $5,502 demolition cost to 216 51st St. North property owner

Property owner at 216 51st Street North faces a special assessment of $5,502.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

Special assessment: $6,538 demolition cost at 1112 Coosa Street

Property owner at 1112 Coosa Street will be charged $6,538.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building—a cost added to the property's tax bill.

Special assessment: $11,571 demolition cost for 3008 Ensley Avenue

Property owner at 3008 Ensley Avenue will be billed $11,571.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

City assesses $7,942 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1538 27th Street must pay $7,942.28 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Property owner liable for $14,261 demolition cost at 1521 Meadow Lane

City demolished an unsafe building at this address and is charging the property owner $14,261 to cover the cost. Property owners can face substantial bills when buildings are deemed unsafe.

City assesses $9,354 demolition cost to property owner at 526 Oporto Madrid Blvd

Property owner at 526 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North will be charged $9,354 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot—a common practice to recover public safety expenses.

City assesses $6,076 to property owner for building demolition

Property owner at 4437 41st Place North will be charged $6,075.60 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Special assessment: $16,453 demolition cost at 645 Fulton Ave SW

Property owner at 645 Fulton Avenue SW will be billed $16,453 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

City assesses $4,764 demolition cost to 7829 Division Ave property owner

Property owner at 7829 Division Avenue will be charged $4,763.68 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Demolition charge: $6,969 special assessment on 15 67th Street South

Property owner at 15 67th Street South will be billed $6,969.20 for demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is added to the property's tax assessment.

Special assessment: $4,956 demolition cost at 6518 2nd Avenue South

Property owner will be billed $4,956 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. Homeowners may need to pay this assessment or it could affect property sale or tax status.

Special assessment: $12,276 demolition cost at 6628 1st Ave South

Property owner at 6628 1st Avenue South will be billed $12,276 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a special tax on the property.

Special assessment: $4,662 for demolition at 6508 1st Avenue South

Property owner at 6508 1st Avenue South will be charged $4,662 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

City seeks $4,384 from property owner for unsafe building demolition

City will assess the demolition cost against the 6627 1st Avenue South property owner. This recovers public spending on removing unsafe structures.

Special assessment: $7,606 demolition cost at 3405 31st Pl N

Property owner at 3405 31st Place North will be billed $7,606.40 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Special assessment: $5,618.88 for unsafe building demolition at 3809 Hale Ave

Property owner at 3809 Hale Avenue will be charged $5,618.88 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Property owner charged $7,104 for demolition of unsafe building

The city is assessing a demolition cost against the property at 6816 1st Avenue South. Property owners may receive similar bills if their buildings are declared unsafe and demolished.

City bills property owner $5,235 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 7009 Division Avenue will be charged $5,235 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their lot. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

Property owner billed $1,659.60 for unsafe building demolition

City demolished an unsafe structure at 6515 3rd Avenue South and is charging the property owner $1,659.60 to recover costs. Property owners should be aware of demolition liens against their parcels.

Special assessment: $4,374 demolition cost for unsafe building at 6512 3rd Avenu

Property owner receives bill for demolishing unsafe structure. This cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Property owner billed $6,771 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 3144 29th Avenue North will be assessed $6,771.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Special assessment: $6,196.51 charged to 4212 Avenue T for demolition

Property owner at 4212 Avenue T is responsible for paying $6,196.51 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The amount becomes a special tax assessment against the property.

Special assessment: $6,664 demolition cost at 1525 Bush Boulevard West

Property owner at 1525 Bush Boulevard West will be charged $6,664.06 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Property owner charged $6,842 for demolition of unsafe building

Demolition cost for an unsafe structure at 4620 Avenue U is being recovered as a special assessment against the property. Property owners are responsible for paying this amount to the city.

Special assessment: $6,224.77 for demolished building at 207 2nd Ave S

Property owner at 207 2nd Avenue South will be assessed $6,224.77 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

Special assessment: $6,234 demolition cost for 128 Kappa Ave S

Property owner at 128 Kappa Avenue South must pay $6,234 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot.

Special assessment: $3,034 demolition bill on 1713 Avenue V

Homeowner at 1713 Avenue V must pay $3,034 toward the city's demolition cost for an unsafe building. This covers an already-completed demolition and becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Property owner billed $3,436 for unsafe building demolition at 304 4th Ave S

Property owner at 304 4th Avenue South must pay $3,436 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

City charges property owner $14,885.79 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensl

Demolition costs for unsafe structures are now a lien against the property at 2117 48th Street; the property owner must pay this special assessment or the city may pursue collection through tax foreclosure.

Demolition cost assessed: $12,510 for 812 6th Place, Pratt City

Property owner at 812 6th Place in Pratt City will be charged $12,510.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $11,336 demolition cost at 1232 17th St N

Property owner at 1232 17th Street North will be charged $11,336 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

City assesses $5,452 demolition cost against 525 16th Court North

Property owner will receive a tax bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Property owner billed $5,639 for unsafe building demolition

The property owner at 1617 5th Street North faces a special assessment of $5,639.20 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the parcel.

Special assessment: $3,082 for demolition at 226 4th Court North

Property owner at 226 4th Court North will be assessed $3,082 to recover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the site.

Special demolition assessment levied on 2204 Avenue F

Property owner at 2204 Avenue F will be charged $12,063.30 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.

Demolition cost: $7,492 assessed to 3827 39th Ave N

Property owner at 3827 39th Avenue North will be billed $7,492.32 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Special assessment: $5,540 demolition cost for 3835 39th Ave N

Property owner at 3835 39th Avenue North will be charged $5,540 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

City recovers $4,560 demolition cost from unsafe building at 224 51st Street Nor

Property owner at 224 51st Street North is being assessed $4,560 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This recovers public funds spent on neighborhood safety.

Special assessment: $4,560 demolition cost at 510 30th Street Ensley

Property owner at 510 30th Street Ensley will be charged $4,560 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

City demolishes unsafe building at 66th Place North; owners owe $5,247

City tore down a condemned structure at 115 66th Place North and is billing the property owner $5,246.80 to recover costs. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Property owner billed $7,026 for unsafe building demolition

Homeowner at 8215 5th Avenue South is assessed $7,026.48 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. This cost will be added to their property tax bill.

City charges property owner $2,801 for demolition at 411 72nd Street

Property owner at 411 72nd Street will be assessed $2,801.20 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This charge will be a lien against the property until paid.

Property owner charged $7,370.80 for demolition of unsafe building at 324 73rd S

Owner of 324 73rd Street must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. Special assessment will be levied against the property.

Special assessment: $22,897 for demolition at 1817 Pike Road

Property owner at 1817 Pike Road in Ensley will be charged $22,897 to recover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their lot.

Property owner billed $5,764 for unsafe building demolition

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 2017 14th Place SW and is billing the property owner $5,764 to recover demolition costs.

Special assessment: $6,184 demolition cost at 3312 Avenue P

Property owner at 3312 Avenue P will be charged $6,184 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The fee will be added to the property's tax bill.

Special assessment: $3,362 demolition cost at 519 65th St North

Property owner at 519 65th Street North will be charged $3,362 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Demolition cost: $5,864 special assessment on 608 2nd Street North

Property owner will be billed $5,864 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $5,858 demolition cost at 604 2nd St North

Property owner at 604 2nd Street North will be charged $5,858 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The cost is recovered through a special tax assessment against the property.

Special assessment: $6,234 demolition cost at 124 2nd Ave S

Property owner at 124 2nd Avenue South is charged $6,234 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Property owner billed $5,036 for unsafe building demolition

Building at 118 2nd Avenue South was demolished as unsafe; the cost is now a special assessment against the property owner's bill.

Special assessment: $10,338 demolition cost for 255 1st St N

Property owner at 255 1st Street North will be billed $10,338 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Assessment becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Special assessment: $4,172 demolition cost on 7721 Rugby Avenue

Property owner at 7721 Rugby Avenue will be billed $4,172 to recover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $5,208 demolition cost at 7817 3rd Ave South

Property owner or occupant at 7817 3rd Avenue South will owe $5,208.40 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost will be tied to the property and may affect future sale or refinance.

Property owner charged $3,434 for unsafe building demolition

City will bill the owner of 7605 Naples Avenue for demolition costs after removing an unsafe structure. Property owners can be held responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose public safety risks.

Special assessment: $8,613 demolition cost at 8904 Valleybrook Rd

Property owner at 8904 Valleybrook Road will be billed $8,613 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This special assessment recovers demolition expenses directly from the property owner.

Special assessment: $10,984 demolition cost charged to 537 Toledo St.

Property owner at 537 Toledo Street is being assessed $10,984 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The owner will owe this amount on their property tax bill.

City bills property owner $14,815 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 3004 Fayette Avenue will be assessed $14,815.36 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. The city will pursue collection through the property tax or lien process.

Council awards $47K to Gillespie Construction for Court O drainage work

Drainage improvements at Court O and 57th Street address stormwater management in that intersection. Work is being completed by sole-source contract with a Jasper-based contractor.

City awards $858K structural repair contract for City Hall South parking deck

City Hall South Parking Deck gets $858,166 in structural repairs to maintain safety and functionality. The no-bid contract award with J.J. Morley Enterprises, Inc. will address identified structural issues at 711 19th Street North.

City awards $41,920 print & mail contract to Precision Graphics

Lowest competitive bid for routine city printing and mailing services. No direct resident impact; routine operational spending.

Council approves Budget Janitorial Supply for toilet tissue, paper towels, dispe

Routine procurement for city restroom supplies. Competitive bid award ensures cost-effective purchasing.

Council approves walk-off mats bid to Cintas Corporation

City purchases replacement walk-off mats as needed through a competitive bid. This is routine janitorial supply contract for city facilities.

City awards Dell products contract to ConvergeOne, Inc.

Council approved a competitive vendor contract for PCs and computer accessories to be purchased as needed. City departments will now procure Dell equipment through ConvergeOne at negotiated unit prices.

City awards Debtbook contract for debt and lease management software

City selected Debtbook software to track debt obligations and lease agreements. Affects how the city manages its financial commitments.

Council awards HVAC filter contract to Filterbuy Incorporated

City locks in a one-year supply agreement for replacement air filters at competitive bid prices. Ensures continued maintenance of municipal heating and cooling systems.

City awards firefighter turnout gear contract to North American Fire Equipment

Firefighters get replacement protective gear through competitive bidding. Contract covers Groups 2–3 turnout gear on an as-needed basis.

City awards firefighter gear contract to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.

City firefighters will receive protective gear through a competitive contract. The vendor's unit prices are filed with the purchasing office.

City awards employee uniform contract to UniFirst Corporation

City employees will receive uniforms through UniFirst under a new competitive contract. Pricing and service terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

City approves 1-year food purchasing contract with US Foods

Locks in food prices for city operations through competitive bidding. Contract renews annually, ensuring stable vendor relationship for institutional purchasing.

Advance expense account approved for appointed official

Allows an appointed city official to draw advance funds for job-related expenses before reimbursement. Details of the official and account limit are not specified in this item.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are reviewed and approved publicly, ensuring accountability for how public funds reimburse staff travel, meals, supplies, and other work-related costs.

City approves reimbursement of employee travel expenses

Employees get paid back for approved business travel and related costs from the general fund. Routine expense reimbursement processed on consent.

City approves short-term rental software contract with Granicus LLC

City will use the software to track and manage short-term rental registrations, addresses, and compliance across the city.

City awards $395,240 contract to Gtechna USA Corporation

City commits nearly $400,000 to Gtechna USA Corporation for on-site services. Service details were cut off in the agenda description.

City awards $395,239 contract to Gtechna USA Corporation

City spending decision on vendor contract. Service details incomplete in agenda text.

Mayor authorized to sign mortgage subordination for Southtown Court Apartments

Clears the path for financing of 60-unit affordable housing project. Subordination agreement allows the development loan to proceed without title complications.

City secures ALDOT grant for local road safety improvements

State funding supports road safety projects in your neighborhood. Grant details and specific improvements coming after Mayor signs documents.

City awards $11,180 Aiphone security system contract to Johnson Controls

City commits $11,180 to upgrade Aiphone system, card access control, and security equipment at Finance Department; sole-source purchase approved by consent.

City awards $182K roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast

Roof repairs on city facilities begin using general fund dollars. Work covers 2025 maintenance needs across Birmingham properties.

Council awards Premise Distribution System contract to Norstan Communications

City commits to an ongoing supply contract for network infrastructure components. Pricing and terms are documented in the purchasing office.

City buys $380,876 sewer-cleaning truck from Sansom Equipment

Birmingham adds specialized equipment to clear sewer blockages and maintain underground infrastructure. No-bid purchase from sole vendor.