Regular City Council Meeting (Only audio available on this site for stream link visit- https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwxWPVoPqqKQ)
Regular Agenda (22)
$4.6M federal grant funds Dugan Avenue street improvements
Dugan Avenue residents get rebuilt streets via federal disaster recovery funds. Project improves safety and infrastructure in this corridor.
City funds $229.7K Travel Designers contract for delegate conference
City spending $229,680 from general funds on a sole-source contract to send neighborhood association delegates to a 2017 conference in Omaha. Public dollars for travel require transparency on vendor selection and attendee benefit.
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$220K approved for Railroad Park from bank excise tax
City dedicates $220,000 in bank tax revenue to Railroad Park improvements. Funded by special tax on financial institutions, not general funds.
City reimburses assistant mayor $1,781 for Nebraska conference trip
Staff travel and professional development expenses are public spending that taxpayers fund. This reimbursement covers an out-of-state trip in May 2017.
City reimburses assistant mayor $1,781 for Nebraska conference trip
Staff travel and professional development expenses are public spending that taxpayers fund. This reimbursement covers an out-of-state trip in May 2017.
Rhinehart Enterprises hired to disassemble Eaton/Wright equipment
Emergency Communications District contracts for specialized equipment removal and processing. Project scope and cost details are unclear from available information.
Item 2 – Approval to remove the words (attachment 2A) Resolution of the Board of Commissioners Birmingham Emergency Communication District BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution Authorizing the 911 Director to contract for Professional services as nee
Blackmon Agency hired for UPS backup system maintenance
Emergency services depend on UPS backup power to keep 911 systems online during outages. This contract ensures backup equipment stays operational.
Emergency dispatch hires Radio/Network position for $85,000
New role strengthens city's 911 infrastructure and emergency response coordination. Position supports the communication systems that connect first responders to residents in crisis.
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Consent Agenda (68)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties
City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.
Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on vacant or neglected land. These assessments help recover cleanup costs and incentivize owners to maintain their properties.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious weeds face special tax assessments to cover abatement costs. The city will hold a hearing for interested parties to respond.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City collects fees from property owners to cover the cost of clearing dangerous vegetation on abandoned or neglected parcels; owners who don't comply bear the assessment cost.
City assesses special fees for weed abatement on neglected properties
Property owners receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on blighted lots. Assessments cover costs of maintaining public health and neighborhood safety.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected land. Assessment liens attach to the property and become due.
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners face special assessments to recover costs of weed removal on their land. Failure to pay may result in liens or tax consequences.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City assesses costs of clearing overgrown weeds and dangerous vegetation on neglected parcels. Property owners will receive bills for cleanup work; owners who don't pay face liens or further enforcement action.
Weed abatement: special assessment set against blighted properties
City clears dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected properties and bills the owners—or uses the lien to recover cleanup costs. Affects property values and neighborhood safety in areas with blight.
Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties
Property owners may owe special assessments if the city cleared weeds from their land. The assessment covers costs from a 2015 abatement order.
Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties
City pursues property owners to clean up noxious weeds or pay cleanup costs. Helps remove blight and safety hazards from neighborhoods.
Weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
City enforces cleanup costs against property owners with noxious weeds under 2015 city law. Owners who don't comply face liens or tax consequences.
City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance
Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.
City funds Magic City Diamond Classic promotion with $25K grant
Birmingham pays $25,000 to BCSG, LLC to promote the 2017 Alabama State and Alabama A&M Universities baseball tournament. The sponsorship supports a local sporting event featuring the state's two historically Black universities.
Right-of-way license: Birmingham Daiquiris installs canopy at 9th & 4th
Birmingham Daiquiris gets permission to place a light metal structure on public sidewalk at two downtown locations. Allows business to expand outdoor seating or signage on city property.
Federal grant funds green stormwater retrofit at Hudson K-8 School
Bertram A. Hudson K-8 gets a $36,780 bio-retention basin and permeable pavement to reduce flooding and improve stormwater runoff on school grounds—no local tax dollars required.
Fire & Rescue partners with Samford for health sciences training
Firefighters gain access to Samford University's health science curriculum and resources for advanced training. Strengthens emergency response capabilities through academic partnership at no cost to the city.
Council discretionary fund allocated to various organizations
City Council commits general fund dollars to community organizations for unspecified public purposes. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
City funds $250 Ensley Neighborhood Love Your Block event
City sets aside $250 to support a community dedication reception in Ensley neighborhood on May 6, recognizing local beautification efforts.
Fund neighborhood associations to attend July 14 commission meeting
Supports community participation in the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission, enabling neighborhood groups to attend and help shape local beautification and blight initiatives.
Ensley neighborhood gets new entrance sign at Avenue I and 20th Street
City will spend $16,500 to install a decorative entrance sign marking the Ensley neighborhood. This type of wayfinding helps residents and visitors identify community boundaries and can boost neighborhood identity and foot traffic to local businesses.
City spends $250 on Calling Post messaging system for meeting announcements
Funds a service to notify residents about city meetings and neighborhood events via the Calling Post platform.
City spends $139 for monthly meeting announcement service
Neighborhood residents will receive public notifications about city meetings and local activities. A routine operational expense for community communication.
City funds calling/text service for Brown Springs residents
$89 monthly allocation to provide calls and text messaging to Brown Springs residents, supporting community communication and outreach.
City spends $600 for calling/text service in South Titusville
City will fund a basic calling and text messaging service for residents in South Titusville neighborhood. No details provided on program scope or participant eligibility.
City spends $600 for calling/text service in South Titusville
City will fund a basic calling and text messaging service for residents in South Titusville neighborhood. No details provided on program scope or participant eligibility.
City spends $600 for calling/text service in South Titusville
City will fund a basic calling and text messaging service for residents in South Titusville neighborhood. No details provided on program scope or participant eligibility.
City gives $500 to Powderly Library for educational programs
The library receives funding to support educational programs for all ages. This is routine public support for community learning.
City declares 2213 Francis Ave unsafe; building marked for demolition
Property will be demolished as a public nuisance. Neighbors benefit from removal of unsafe structure; property may eventually be cleared for redevelopment or community use.
Unsafe building at 7745 Madrid Ave ordered demolished
The city is tearing down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted structure and associated neighborhood hazard.
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2008 15th Ave N
Unsafe structure at 2008 15th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. Clears the way for potential redevelopment or safe use of the site.
Unsafe building at 4804 Lewisburg Road approved for demolition
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 9329 14th Ave N
Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight and potential danger from the neighborhood.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4312 42nd Ave N
Blighted building at 4312 42nd Avenue North will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
Unsafe house at 647 Goldwire Place ordered demolished
City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.
2716 Brookhaven Avenue ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance
City is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment and improves neighborhood safety and conditions.
Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3500 Jefferson Ave
City will tear down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood. Property will be cleared for potential future use or redevelopment.
Wylam building at 756 Albany St. approved for demolition
Unsafe structure in Wylam will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property at 756 and 760 Albany Street will be cleared to make way for neighborhood recovery.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1525 Pineview Road
Property declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal addresses blight and neighborhood safety concerns in the area.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 Erie Street
Removes a dangerous structure from the neighborhood. Property demolition clears blight and opens land for potential redevelopment.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 Erie Street
Removes a dangerous structure from the neighborhood. Property demolition clears blight and opens land for potential redevelopment.
Property owner charged $2,375.50 for emergency demolition at 3129 28th Avenue No
City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner. If unpaid, the charge becomes a lien against the property.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 940 16th Avenue West
Blighted structure on 16th Avenue West will be demolished to remove a hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.
City bills property owner $3,410 for blighted building demolition
Unsafe structure at 150 52nd Place North has been demolished; property owner is now responsible for the $3,410 cost as a special assessment.
Property owner charged $10,744 for demolition of unsafe building at 1429 Fulton
The owner of 1429 Fulton Avenue S.W. must pay the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. Property owners can be billed for demolition work when buildings pose safety hazards.
City recovers $2,559 demolition cost from 1513 Fulton Ave property
Owner of the demolished unsafe building at 1513 Fulton Avenue S.W. is being billed $2,558.72 to cover the city's demolition and cleanup costs. Property owners remain responsible for unsafe structures on their land.
City pursues $5,799 demolition cost against Fulton Ave property
Unsafe building at 1512 Fulton Avenue S.W. has been demolished; owner now owes the city $5,799 in demolition costs. Property tax records will reflect this special assessment.
City bills property owner $8,437 for demolition of unsafe building
Special assessment at 1716 Jefferson Avenue recovers city demolition costs; property owner receives bill for unsafe structure removal.
City charges property owner $11,514 for demolition of unsafe building
Property owner at 1312 McMillon Avenue S.W. must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. This is a routine cost recovery for public safety work.
City recovers $4,238 demolition costs from 3024 Border Street property
The property owner will be charged $4,238.40 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This recovers public spending and removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
City bills property owner $13,715 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 1984 Madison Avenue faces a special assessment to cover demolition costs. This clears blight from the neighborhood and may affect the property's future sale or use.
City assesses $4,330 demolition cost against 29–7th Ave South property
Owner of the unsafe building at 29–7th Avenue South is being charged $4,329.76 to cover the city's cost to tear it down. The property owner must pay this special assessment.
City charges property owner $4,970 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 1733 1st Place South is billed for demolition costs the city incurred removing an unsafe structure. Owners who fail to pay special assessments face liens or foreclosure.
City assesses $3,076.80 against 1614 1st Place South for demolition
Property owner at 1614 1st Place South will be billed $3,076.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
City charges property owner $4,033 for demolition at 111 1st St South
Property owner faces a $4,033 special assessment to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their duplex. This lien recovers city demolition expenses from the responsible party.
City demolishes unsafe building at 1221 16th St.; owner owes $11,241
Property owner at 1221 16th Street S.W. is charged $11,241.32 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.
City bills property owner $5,092 for unsafe building demolition at 1629 Mims
Property owner at 1629 Mims Street must pay the city's demolition costs for removing an unsafe structure. The $5,092 charge will be assessed as a special tax against the property.
Special assessment: $5,445.72 demolition cost at 2301 Beulah Ave
Property owner at 2301 Beulah Avenue will be charged $5,445.72 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.
City Jail awards $11,500 door replacement to Cornerstone Institutional
Cornerstone Institutional wins competitive bid to replace doors in the J1C cell block, improving jail facility infrastructure and security.
Council awards $179,962 roofing contract for East Lake Park
City hires Standard Roofing to replace roofs on pool houses at three East Birmingham parks. Work improves facilities for residents in Fountain Heights and nearby neighborhoods.
Council approves $20,749 in refunds from general fund
City returns overpayments or excess revenues to residents and vendors. Five refunds total $20,749.
City approves $1,331.88 travel reimbursement for Communications Director
Reimbursement for April Odom's April 20–23 travel to Atlanta for official city business.
Council approves city employee expense accounts
Routine approval of itemized spending by city employees from the general fund. This transparency item ensures public visibility into employee expenses and cost controls.
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Council reviews and approves itemized spending by city employees using public funds. Ensures accountability for how staff expense accounts are managed and reimburses authorized work-related costs.