Regular City Council Meeting

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Inoperable vehicle abatement; removal costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and properties; costs are billed to the registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost.

$5K moved from Council projects to East Pinson Valley parks

Parks and Recreation gains $5,000 to support East Pinson Valley facilities. Reverses a 2016 decision that had redirected these funds to Council District 1 priorities.

State grant: Preliminary engineering for CR-126 (Tarrant Hu) project

City partners with Alabama Department of Transportation on road infrastructure improvements using state grant funding. Project scope and completion timeline not fully detailed in agenda item.

City partners with U.S. Geological Survey on water resources research

Birmingham and the USGS will jointly study local water resources to improve management and planning. This federal partnership carries no upfront city cost and strengthens scientific understanding of the city's water systems.

City increases JCCEO funding by $6,000 to $674,574

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity receives expanded funding from the city to support workforce development and community services. Total agreement now $674,574.

City approves $60M bond issuance for Noland Health Services refinancing

The city's Special Care Facilities Financing Authority will issue revenue bonds to help Noland Health Services refinance existing debt. This is a financial arrangement between the city's authority and a healthcare operator—citizens should know about large public financing vehicle

Safe room operations plan adopted for Jimmie Hudson center

City sets care and maintenance standards for the Jimmie Hudson Community Safe Room, ensuring consistent operations and upkeep of the facility.

Pratt City Park gets community safe room operations plan

City approves formal plan for operating and maintaining a community safe room at Pratt City Park, establishing how residents can access this shelter during emergencies or safety concerns.

Smithfield Estates Safe Room operations plan approved

City adopts maintenance and operating procedures for Smithfield Estates community safe room, a neighborhood resource.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 420 62nd St North

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed, clearing the site for potential redevelopment and improving neighborhood conditions.

City declares building at 5012 15th Court North unsafe; orders demolition

Unsafe building at 5012 15th Court North will be demolished to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4320 12th Court North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. This clears blight and improves neighborhood safety on 12th Court North.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 613 15th Court N.W.

This blighted property will be torn down and removed from the neighborhood. The demolition clears land for potential redevelopment or public use.

City declares 7021 Kimberly Ave unsafe; orders demolition

An unsafe building at this address will be demolished to remove a public nuisance and blight from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1122 Escambia Street ordered demolished

City removes a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 420 14th Court North ordered demolished

City declares property unsafe and a public nuisance, moving it toward demolition. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3402 33rd Place North

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Demolition order: 705 4th Avenue West deemed unsafe nuisance

City will demolish this blighted building, clearing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood and moving property toward reuse or redevelopment.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 240 14th Ave N

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

City to demolish unsafe building at 156 5th Avenue S.W.

Unsafe building declared public nuisance will be removed. Demolition clears blight and reduces safety risks in the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1401 16th St. S.W.

Unsafe structure at this location will be torn down, removing a blighted property that poses public safety risks to the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1923 Pearson Ave. ordered demolished

Building at 1923 Pearson Avenue S.W. deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

4616 Hillman Drive ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

Building at 4616 Hillman Drive is being torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2001 12th Place S.W. ordered demolished

Removes a dilapidated structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears the parcel toward potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Blighted house at 1445 Woodland Avenue marked for demolition

City designates the property as unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes hazardous structure from neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 501 Dora Ave

Unsafe structure flagged as a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 709 19th Street (Ensley) approved for demolition

City deems the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for removal. Demolition helps address neighborhood blight in Ensley.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4729 8th Ave, Wylam

Unsafe structure at 4729 8th Avenue in Wylam will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 4625 8th Avenue demolished

Wylam neighborhood removes blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clears the site for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

City bills Pratt City property owner $3,935 for emergency demolition

An unsafe building at 218 Church Avenue was demolished at city expense; the owner must now repay $3,935 in emergency demolition costs.

Emergency demolition cost recovered: $5,851 special assessment at 225 Sheridan R

City removes unsafe building and recovers demolition costs by charging the property owner $5,851. Clears blighted property and holds owners accountable for hazardous structures.

Special assessment: $5,770 demolition cost for unsafe building at 757 Lamplighte

Property owner at 757 Lamplighter Circle will be billed $5,770.36 to cover the city's cost of demolishing the unsafe building on their lot. This is a direct financial liability assessed against the property.

Special assessment: $2,079 demolition bill for 213 11th Court West

Property owner at 213 11th Court West will be billed $2,079.37 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This is a direct financial obligation tied to the property.

Demolition cost: $2,436 special assessment at 3129 31st Avenue North

Property owner at 3129 31st Avenue North will be billed $2,436.44 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. Owners have the right to dispute the assessment.

City recovers $6,433 demolition cost from property owner at 4504 37th St N

Unsafe building at 4504 37th Street North has been demolished; property owner is billed $6,433 for demolition costs. This is part of the city's effort to clear blighted structures.

City recovers $3,391 demolition cost from 4004-40th Ave. North

Property owner will be assessed $3,391.20 to reimburse the city for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

Council awards $32,286 to Sherrod Construction for Memorial Park dugouts

City funds expansion of dugouts at Memorial Park Recreation Center, improving baseball and softball facilities for local youth and families.

Council awards $79,985 drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Fixes drainage problems at 1224 Dugan Avenue. City selected the lowest bidder through competitive process.

City awards 1-year contract to Bound Tree Medical for emergency dressings

Ensures steady supply of hemostatic dressings—life-saving materials that stop bleeding in trauma—for city first responders and medical services over the next year.

City awards GPS surveying equipment contract to Carlson Equipment

City purchases new GPS surveying system for engineering and planning work. Equipment includes hardware, software, licenses, and training to improve surveying accuracy and efficiency.

Remove 672 74th St S from weed-abatement special assessment

Property owner at 672 74th St S is relieved of the special weed-abatement assessment previously approved in 2014. Likely reflects property cleanup completion or legal resolution.

City targets 157 properties for weed abatement and nuisance cleanup

The city is declaring 157 overgrown properties public nuisances and will post notices requiring owners to clear weeds within a deadline or face city-led cleanup and bills. Property owners in affected areas should check if their address is listed and respond to notices to avoid fi

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- Add Councilor Lundy to the Vote for the consent agenda.

Restaurant liquor license approved for Roots & Revelry

Roots & Revelry LLC gains permission to serve alcohol at its restaurant location on 2nd Avenue North. Liquor licenses determine which establishments can legally sell beer, wine, and spirits in the neighborhood.

Special Events License 140 approved for AlaQuest Collaborative

Permits AlaQuest Collaborative for Education, Inc. to hold a special event on December 16, 2016 at 1700 University Boulevard.

Council approves Advanced Expense Accounts from general fund

This allows city departments to spend from pre-approved accounts for advance expenses, freeing up operational flexibility without requiring separate approvals for each transaction.

Council increases Civil Rights Institute funding to $1M

City commits additional $225,000 to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, raising total funding to $1 million. The institute provides public education and research on civil rights history and issues.