Regular City Council Meeting

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

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Pies & Pints gets beer and wine license at 125 20th Street South

Liquor license approval allows Pies & Pints Birmingham to serve beer and wine at its downtown location, affecting local zoning compliance and neighborhood commerce.

👥 Counterparty: Pies & Pints Birmingham LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 125 - 20th Street South, Birmingham

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

Weed abatement liens on blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds from neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens against the owners. Helps reduce blight and safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.

🏛 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 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blue Monkey Lounge liquor license address corrected

City corrects the official address on The Blue Monkey Lounge's liquor license from 1318 Cobb Lane South to ensure the license matches the actual location.

👥 Counterparty: The Blue Monkey Lounge 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1318 Cobb Lane South, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2107 Avenue I, Ensley

Unsafe structure will be torn down, removing a blighted property from Ensley neighborhood. Clears the site for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the block.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2107 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

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

City demolishes blighted building at 308 96th Street North

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance; removal clears blight from neighborhood and improves safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 308 - 96th Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5112 9th Ave N

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5112 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City moves to demolish unsafe building at 6429 5th Ave South

Blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for future redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6429 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham

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

City declares 537 Antwerp Ave unsafe, orders demolition

Property at 537 Antwerp Avenue will be demolished after city determination that the building is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 537 Antwerp Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 139-59th Street North

Blighted structure at 139-59th Street North is being torn down after city determined it poses a public safety hazard and nuisance to the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 139 - 59th Street North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 2600 38th Ave North ordered demolished

City removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential reuse and eliminates a neighborhood hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2600 - 38th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1219 Carraway Boulevard

Unsafe structure at 1219 Carraway Boulevard will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition helps clear blight and reduces public safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1219 Carraway Boulevard, Birmingham

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

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 5828 MLK Ave

Unsafe structure at 5828 Martin Luther Avenue will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the site for potential redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5828 Martin Luther Avenue (Rear), Birmingham

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

5828 Martin Luther Ave. declared unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe building at 5828 Martin Luther Avenue will be demolished, reducing blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5828 Martin Luther Avenue, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 3157 30th Court North

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3157 - 30th Court North, Birmingham

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

Court orders demolition of unsafe building at 3621 Hemlock Avenue S.W.

Unsafe structure at 3621 Hemlock Avenue S.W. will be demolished. Removes a public hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3621 Hemlock Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3529 Hemlock Ave S.W.

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; building will be demolished to remove blight and protect neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3529 Hemlock Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

1913 Pearson Avenue building ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood. Demolition clears property for potential redevelopment or community use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1913 Pearson Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of blighted structure at 5437 12th Avenue

Unsafe building designated for removal to eliminate neighborhood blight and public safety hazard. Clears property for potential reuse or redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5437 - 12th Avenue, Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: 5424 12th Avenue deemed unsafe, public nuisance

Building at 5424 12th Avenue will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted property and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5424 - 12th Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5420–12th Ave

Blighted structure at 5420–12th Ave will be torn down, clearing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5420 - 12th Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 501 Lexington unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 501 Lexington Street will be demolished as a public nuisance. Removes blight from neighborhood and reduces safety hazards from deteriorated structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 501 Lexington Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2918 Avenue D, Ensley

This blighted property will be removed from the Ensley neighborhood, clearing a public hazard and opening the parcel for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2918 Avenue D Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $19K

City bills property owner $18,815 for demolition of unsafe building at 411 8th T

The property owner must pay for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this recover public spending from property owners responsible for blighted buildings.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 411 - 8th Terrace West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,838 demolition cost to owner of 1745 - 34th Place North

Property owner at 1745 - 34th Place North will be billed $2,838 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Special assessments like this are charged to the property owner, not funded from the general budget.

👥 Counterparty: property owner of 1745 - 34th Place North 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1745 - 34th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City passes demolition cost to owner: 1712 34th St. North, $3,502

Property owner at 1712–34th Street North will be billed $3,502.08 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. This cost attaches to the property and may affect future sale or redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1712 - 34th Street North aka 1710 - 34th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $1,770 for demolition at 616 1st St N

Property owner at 616 1st Street North will be billed $1,770 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 616 - 1st Street North / 614 - 1st Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,230 demolition cost for 105 4th Ave N

Property owner at 105 4th Avenue North will be billed $8,230.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 105 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

City charges property owner $11K for blighted building demolition

Property owner at 4000 Fairmont Street will be billed $11,002.04 for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. This is a common tool to recoup public spending and hold owners accountable for maintaining safe properties.

👥 Counterparty: 4000 Fairmont Street property owner 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4000 Fairmont Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,442 for demolition at 208 Dugan Ave

Property owner at 208 Dugan Avenue will be billed $5,441.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The fee becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 208 Dugan Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment levied for demolition at 36 4th Avenue North

Property owner assessed $3,914.91 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 36 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,554 for duplex demolition

Property owner at 2-4th Avenue North faces a special assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. Residents should know when city demolition expenses are passed to property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,554 demolition cost at 12 4th Ave N

Property owner at 12-4th Avenue North will be billed $3,554.04 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 12 - 4th Avenue North aka 2 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,554 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 8–4th Avenue North must pay the city's cost to tear down a condemned structure. The $3,554 special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8 - 4th Avenue North aka 2 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost assessment: $4,632.84 on unsafe building, 3215 Avenue D

Property owner at 3215 Avenue D in Ensley faces a $4,632.84 bill for demolition of an unsafe structure. This cost is now levied as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3215 Avenue D Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $3,442 for unsafe building demolition at 4000 40th Ave N

Demolition cost is assessed as a special property tax on the owner. The city removed an unsafe structure and is recovering the expense through the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4000 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost bill: $4,060 special assessment on 30th Court North property

Property owner at 3212–30th Court North will be billed $4,060.30 to cover the city's demolition cost for an unsafe building. Residents with blighted properties in their area face similar special assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3212 - 30th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees' work-related expenses are reimbursed from public funds. This routine approval ensures staff can be reimbursed for travel, meals, and other approved business costs incurred while serving residents.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

This allows employees to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket work expenses before submitting receipts. Speeds up reimbursement process for staff while protecting the city's general fund through audit controls.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire & Rescue worker's comp claim settled

City reaches settlement with a Birmingham Fire & Rescue employee on a workers' compensation claim. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Fire & Rescue employee 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K to Navigate for vacant-parcel acquisition in Pratt

Navigate Affordable Housing Partners will acquire and develop vacant parcels in the Pratt neighborhood. The deal aims to increase stable housing options and clear blight in a historically underinvested area.

👥 Counterparty: Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Pratt