Regular City Council Meeting: Video Link- https://www.periscope.tv/citycouncilbham/1MnxnLOWyYYGO?

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Weed abatement liens authorized on blighted properties

City clears overgrown properties and bills owners; liens protect city's cost recovery from future sales.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement

Homeowners and landlords with noxious weeds on their property face a special tax bill for city abatement work. If your property is listed, you'll receive notice of charges for clearing dangerous vegetation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

City pursues cost recovery from property owners for weeds cleared on their land under 2015 blight rule. Property owners may face liens or tax consequences.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face liens and cost recovery assessments if city cleanup is required. Unpaid abatement costs can block property sales or transfers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for cost recovery

Property owners will receive bills for noxious weed removal on their parcels. Failure to pay the assessment may result in liens against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special assessment bill to cover city cleanup costs. Protects neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds may face special assessments to cover cleanup costs if Council declares them a public nuisance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects assessments from property owners to pay for weed removal on vacant or neglected lots. Assessment amounts and affected properties will be listed separately.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing noxious weeds from their land; costs become a lien if unpaid. Affects owners of properties previously declared blighted.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face liens or added costs to clear overgrown lots. Item applies an earlier city declaration to recover expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessments against property owners

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Those affected have a right to be heard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement special assessment levied on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected properties; owners who don't comply bear the expense through special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City enforces weed-control work on neglected parcels and charges property owners for cleanup costs. Protects neighborhood safety and quality of life.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City assesses weed-abatement costs to blighted properties

Property owners in neighborhoods with overgrown, dangerous weeds will face bills for city cleanup. Costs are charged directly to the property's tax account.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners facing weed-abatement costs for lots declared noxious or dangerous under 2013 city standards. Assessments are now due; owners can object at the hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive special tax bills to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their lots. Unpaid assessments can lead to tax liens.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for cost of clearing noxious weeds from neglected sites. Owners may face liens or tax consequences if assessments aren't paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: Special assessment against blighted properties

City bills property owners for cost of clearing dangerous weeds from neglected lots. Property owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on blighted properties

City collects costs to clear noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. Property owners face special tax assessments to recover abatement expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City assesses weed-abatement costs against property owners

Homeowners with overgrown or dangerous weeds face a special tax bill to recover the city's cost to clear them. The city is codifying which properties owe what.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement liens assessed against blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to recover costs of city-ordered weed removal. The city uses these liens to compel cleanup or recover expenses for dangerous vegetation that poses health and safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ 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 #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from residential neighborhoods under nuisance law. Removal costs are billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicle cluttering a property and bills the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses neighborhood blight and public safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime, reduce property values, and create safety hazards in neighborhoods. This action clears the vehicle and passes removal costs to its registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle abated as public nuisance

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Abandoned vehicle abated as public nuisance

City removes inoperable vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Helps clear blight from neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

· Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: $12K

Budget: $29,950 shifted among District 6, 7, West End

Neighborhood funds reallocated: $10,400 and $12,000 moved from District 6 and 7 budgets, with $7,550 going to West End. Affects discretionary spending for community projects in these areas.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $500

Council transfers $500 from Oxmoor Association to Fire Department

Redirects neighborhood funds to Fire Department operations. Small reallocations like this happen routinely but show how community dollars are shifted between priorities.

👥 Counterparty: Fire Department 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $48K

Budget shift: $48,332 moved from Public Works to Parks staff

City reallocates payroll funds between departments to address staffing needs. The shift prioritizes Parks and Recreation personnel while reducing Public Works capacity.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $38K

Capital budget: $37,596 shifted from security and compliance

City redirects capital funds from City Hall security upgrades and ADA accessibility to other priorities. Affects scope and timeline of safety and compliance work.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

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

NCAA hosts Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships at Birmingham CrossPle

Major collegiate sports event brings student-athletes and visitors to Birmingham, generating economic activity for local hospitality and dining. Championship runs for multiple days in 2026 or 2027.

👥 Counterparty: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Birmingham CrossPlex

· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City extends Shopping Center lease with Festival Center Birmingham, LP

City renews its tenancy at Festival Center Birmingham under amended lease terms. Details of term extension and any rent or condition changes are not disclosed in the agenda summary.

👥 Counterparty: Festival Center Birmingham, LP 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City assists UAB with Conference USA basketball championship

Birmingham hosts the Conference USA Men's and Women's Basketball Championship for a second consecutive year, bringing regional athletic events and potential visitor spending to the city.

👥 Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #42 $ Total cost: undisclosed

UAB granted right-of-way for steam and chilled water pipes

UAB can now install underground utility infrastructure through city right-of-way to support campus operations and future expansion.

👥 Counterparty: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $476K

Council increases Vulcan Park Foundation funding to $476,500

City commits additional $35,032 to Vulcan Park Foundation, a key cultural and recreational institution serving Birmingham residents.

👥 Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays injury claim from 2013 fall on 1st Street West

Resident receives payout for personal injury claim from a fall on city property in 2013. Settlement amount not disclosed in public agenda.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement 📍 Location: 1st Street West Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1110 30th St N

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, clearing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1110 - 30th Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1705 36th St North

Blighted building at 1705 36th Street North will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the property toward redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1705 - 36th Street North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 4205–44th Ave. North to be demolished

Property declared a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood, improving safety and blight conditions on the block.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4205 - 44th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 3510 41st Avenue North

Hazardous structure declared a public nuisance and unsafe will be torn down, removing a neighborhood blight hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3510 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8104 6th Avenue North

Condemns property deemed structurally unsafe and a public nuisance; building will be demolished to clear blight and reduce neighborhood risk.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8104 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 7719 Division Ave

Removes a condemned structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7719 Division Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at Wenonah Court

Unsafe structure at 1121 Wenonah Court will be removed, addressing a public nuisance that poses safety risks to nearby residents and the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1121 Wenonah Court and 1100 Wenonah Court and Shed, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 1669 5th Street North

Unsafe building removed from neighborhood; clears property for potential redevelopment or stabilization of adjacent areas.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1669 - 5th Street North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1321 15th Way S.W. ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1321 - 15th Way S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 821 47th Place North ordered demolished

City removes blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 821 - 47th Place North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4740 Terrace S

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4740 Terrace S, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2744 29th Street West

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, clearing a blighted structure from the neighborhood and reducing safety hazards for residents nearby.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2744 - 29th Street West, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 808 13th Street, Ensley

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition helps clear blight and improve neighborhood safety in Ensley.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 808 - 13th Street Ensley, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 516 6th Street, Pratt City

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 516 6th Street

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

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1401 16th St S.W.

Property owner Karim Kassam gets permit to repair the condemned building, moving it toward occupancy or resale. The structure was flagged as unsafe and now has a path to restoration.

👥 Counterparty: Karim Kassam 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1401 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $596K

Council awards $595,757 Ruffner Mountain Connector Trail contract

City approves lowest bid from Gillespie Construction for new pedestrian trail on Ruffner Mountain. Project advances regional connectivity for walkers and cyclists in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction LLC, Jasper, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $11K

Council awards $10,643 boiler replacement contract to Shook & Fletcher

Boiler system at Birmingham Horticulture Green will be replaced, keeping the facility operational for community events and programs.

👥 Counterparty: Shook & Fletcher Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham Horticulture Green, Birmingham, Alabama

· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards 3-year vehicle lease to The Bancorp Bank

City commits to a three-year full-size vehicle lease through competitive bidding. Term includes month-to-month renewal option after initial period.

👥 Counterparty: The Bancorp Bank, Orlando, Florida 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards carnival equipment rental contract to Great American Tent

City establishes vendor framework for event equipment rentals (tents, concession gear) at preset unit prices for city-sponsored festivals and public events.

👥 Counterparty: Great American Tent Inc., Gardendale, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards carnival equipment rental contract to Jump N' High Inflatables

City events and community festivals will now have a vendor for bounce houses, rides, and concession equipment. Pricing terms are set and available for public review.

👥 Counterparty: Jump N' High Inflatables, Gardendale, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards carnival equipment contract to Party Source Outlet

City secures vendor pricing for rental of carnival and concession equipment (bounces, games, food stands, etc.) for public events. Sets contract rates residents will indirectly fund through event budgets.

👥 Counterparty: Party Source Outlet, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $7K

Council pays Tyco $6,504 for card access system repairs

City spending $6,504 on maintenance of security card access systems at municipal facilities. Routine vendor payment approved on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Tyco Integrated Security, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $712

City pays Yarborough Companies $712.50 for post-budget-tour refreshments

General fund spending on catering for three internal city budget tours. Routine vendor payment on consent calendar.

👥 Counterparty: Yarborough Companies Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #68 $ Total cost: $618

City approves $618.67 reimbursement to Economic Development Director

Reimburses Lisa Cooper, Director of Economic Development, for job-related expenses incurred January 29–February. Routine expense approval on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Lisa Cooper 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who pay work expenses upfront can now be reimbursed from the general fund. This affects any city staff who front personal money for official business.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #72 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #74 $ Total cost: $134K

Capital budget amendment: $206K reallocated from vehicle funds

City shifts $206,000 between capital projects in the DPW and Equipment Management budgets. This transfers money from refuse truck and vehicle equipment accounts to fund other priorities.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $35K

City spends $35K on Bike Rodeo, Ramsay High football rings

City approves $35,000 from general fund to partner with Birmingham Board of Education for a youth bike safety event and to honor Ramsay High School's football team with class rings.

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