Regular City Council Meeting

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

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Savanah's Food Mart #3

Savanah's Food Mart #3 at Center Point Parkway gains permission to sell beer and wine off-site. Local businesses seeking license transfers must go through public hearing and council approval.

👥 Counterparty: Savanah's Food Mart LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 3101 Center Point Parkway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #8 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer/wine license approved for 31st & 12th Avenue Texaco

AB Supermarket Inc. gains permission to sell beer and wine at the 31st Street Texaco convenience store. Allows expanded product offerings at this location.

👥 Counterparty: AB Supermarket, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 3100 - 12th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #9 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Beer and wine license approved for Avondale Food Mart

K & M Food Mart LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at 4100 Messer Airport Highway. Adds off-premise alcohol retail to the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: K & M Food Mart LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 4100 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #10 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Peanut Depot

Legate and Company LLC can now sell beer and wine for off-site consumption at 3009 Messer Airport Highway.

👥 Counterparty: Legate and Company LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 3009 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #11 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license approved for The Collins on 2nd Ave

A.J. Collins Enterprises gets approval to serve alcohol at The Collins lounge at 2125 2nd Avenue North. Liquor licenses shape neighborhood character and commercial activity.

👥 Counterparty: A.J. Collins Enterprises LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2125 - 2nd Avenue North Suite 100, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #12 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Brisk Transport LLC granted license for medical transport service

Brisk Transport LLC is now authorized to operate a non-emergency medical transport vehicle in Birmingham, expanding service options for residents needing medical transportation.

👥 Counterparty: Brisk Transport LLC, Alabaster, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Inoperable vehicle abated as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs charged to registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from streets and private property, charging the owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

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

Inoperable vehicle removal authorized as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the registered vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas reduces neighborhood blight and hazards. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal approved as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from a neighborhood and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance, removal costs charged to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down car from a residential or commercial property. The owner of the vehicle will be billed for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost assessed to owner

City removes abandoned cars that pose safety and neighborhood quality-of-life risks. Cost of removal becomes a lien against the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from your neighborhood and bills the owner for removal costs, clearing blight and safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars from residential areas to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods when reported as public nuisances. Removal costs are billed to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle from residential property

City removes an abandoned car classified as a public nuisance. Cost of removal is charged to the vehicle's owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Hillard v. Brown lawsuit (CV-2016-904896)

Settlement resolves a civil lawsuit involving the City and former police officer. Terms of settlement are not yet disclosed in the agenda summary.

👥 Counterparty: Diana Hillard, et al., Demarcus Brown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

Sales Tax Assessment: $1,611.74 against The Alchemy Project, Inc.

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from The Alchemy Project, Inc. and its operators. This resolves a tax debt and ensures businesses comply with collection obligations.

👥 Counterparty: The Alchemy Project, Inc., Greg Graham, Lionel Shufford 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,478.62 sales tax against Boxcar Vape LLC

Boxcar Vape LLC and three named owners owe back sales taxes to Birmingham. The city is formally claiming the debt and can pursue collection through liens or legal action.

👥 Counterparty: boxcar Vape LLC, Curtis Williams, Christopher Donaldson, Craig Shaw 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $7K

Sales tax assessment: M & I Food Mart owes $7,167.28 for 2016

The city assesses unpaid sales taxes against the business and its owner for June 2016. This ensures tax compliance and revenue collection.

👥 Counterparty: M & I Inc. and Mohamed M. Ali, doing business as M & I Food Mart 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $19K

City assesses $18,560 sales tax debt against Merienda Lounge

Merienda Lounge owes unpaid sales taxes to the city. This action formalizes the tax bill and may lead to collection efforts or legal action against the business and its owner.

👥 Counterparty: Merienda Lounge LLC and Reginald Bryant 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $8K

Sales tax assessment of $8,366.40 fixed against Simple Color LLC

City assesses unpaid sales taxes against the business and its owner. This is a routine tax enforcement action with minimal direct impact on residents.

👥 Counterparty: Simple Color LLC; Brandon D. Gresham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1548 Cotton Avenue

Blighted structure deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1548 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 633 St. Charles Ave. ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 633 St. Charles Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7718 7th Ave South ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its removal to improve neighborhood safety and appearance in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7718 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2222 Eufaula Ave

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and targeted for demolition. Removes blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2222 Eufaula Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 3305 33rd Street S.W. unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 3305 33rd Street S.W. will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3305 - 33rd Street S.W., Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 303-67th St North

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and slated for removal, clearing blight from the neighborhood and reducing hazard risk for nearby residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 303 - 67th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers demolition costs with $3,331 assessment on 9424 7th Ave N

Property owner at 9424 7th Avenue North will be charged $3,331 to cover the city's cost of emergency demolition. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9424 - 7th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,690 for demolition at 4319 74th Place North

Property owner at 4319 74th Place North will be charged $2,690.12 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4319 - 74th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Demolition cost assessment: $6,591 charged to 1320 Princeton Ave. S.W.

City charges property owner $6,591 for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This recovers public funds spent on the demolition from the responsible party.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1320 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Special assessment: $3,475 demolition cost at 568 – 68th Place North

Owner of the unsafe building at 568 – 68th Place North will be charged $3,475.10 to cover the city's demolition costs. This special assessment will be levied against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 568 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City charges $3,316 demolition cost to 1112 Pratt Highway

Property owner at 1112 Pratt Highway will receive a special assessment bill for $3,315.80 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1112 Pratt Highway (Rear Structure), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assigns $3,217 demolition bill to 1022–48th St. North

Property owner at 1022–48th Street North must pay $3,217 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This clears blight from the neighborhood and recovers public spending.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1022 - 48th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

City charges property owner $8,523 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 840-50th Street North must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. Special assessment bills go to the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 840 - 50th Street North, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 1252 Avenue L; bills property owner $5,035

The city will charge the property owner for demolition costs of an unsafe structure in Ensley. This cost-recovery practice helps fund future demolitions and removes dangerous buildings from neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1252 Avenue L Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner charged $5,394.84 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 204 15th Court North will pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. Demolition costs are recovered through special assessment on the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 204 - 15th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,351 demolition cost to duplex at 4622-24 Avenue Q

Property owner must pay the full cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The $8,351 assessment becomes a lien against the Ensley duplex.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4622-24 Avenue Q Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $6,012 for unsafe building demolition at 1612 Pine Ave

The property owner at 1612 Pine Avenue S.W. will be charged $6,012.12 to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a direct financial obligation against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1612 Pine Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $4,825 demolition cost from property at 1348 15th Street S.W.

Property owner charged for city's cost to tear down unsafe building. Demolition clears blighted structure; assessment bill becomes property lien.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1348 - 15th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $1,669 demolition cost from 43rd Ave North property

Property owner at 4514 – 43rd Avenue North will be billed $1,669.40 to cover the City's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. Special assessments like this recover public spending for hazardous-building removal.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4514 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,811 for unsafe building demolition at 3913 39th A

Property owner at 3913 39th Avenue North will be assessed $3,811 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This is a direct bill against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3913 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Demolition cost assessment: $6,296.60 on 3901 41st Ave N

Property owner at 3901 41st Avenue North will be billed $6,296.60 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3901 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Property owner billed $5,194 for demolition of unsafe building at 5217 Avenue P

Owner of 5217 Avenue P must pay the city $5,194 for demolishing an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners are typically billed for demolition costs when the city removes hazardous buildings.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5217 Avenue P

· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $357K

Council awards $356,902 grading contract to Tortorigi Construction

Tortorigi Construction will handle mass grading and stormwater infrastructure for One Pratt Park Development. This work prepares the site for the next phase of the project.

👥 Counterparty: Tortorigi Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Hibe

· Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves handgun and holster purchase contract with Gulf States Distributor

Council awards a one-year supply contract to Gulf States Distributors for police handguns and holsters. Public spending on law enforcement equipment affects budget priorities and police operations.

👥 Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Montgomery, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts from general fund

Routine approval of city spending from operating budget. Ensures bills and payroll are processed on schedule.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff travel, supplies, and other business costs are paid promptly.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Employees are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses they advanced on city business.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #73 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA