Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #9 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ 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 #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires BFA for EPA grant assessment services

City commits federal EPA grant funds to consultant services for compliance assessment. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Barnes, Ferland, and Associates (BFA) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $15K

City approves $15K fire service connection for Pratt City

Birmingham Water Works will install a new fire hydrant connection in Pratt City to improve emergency response capabilities in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Pratt City

· Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,000 education agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City commits $1,000 from general funds to provide goods or services for Birmingham students. Specific benefit details were cut off in the item description.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $534

City rents storage space from South Hall Self Storage for $534

Holiday light storage renewal. Routine annual expense covered by the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: South Hall Self Storage 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City spends $2,800 for snowflake decorations on Crestwood Boulevard

Public funds go toward holiday decorations on the south side of Crestwood Boulevard. The installation and removal of 19 snowflake decorations will cost $2,800.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Crestwood Boulevard (south-side)

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $250

Crestwood North gets $250 for snowflake decoration lights

Seasonal decorations light up north Crestwood Boulevard for the holiday season. Funded through neighborhood tax revenue.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Crestwood Boulevard (north-side)

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $450

City buys $450 announcement signs for Green Acres neighborhood meetings

Council approves spending $450 in Green Acres neighborhood funds on signs to publicize local association meetings, helping residents learn about community events.

👥 Counterparty: Green Acres Neighborhood Assoc 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Green Acres

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $4K

City funds $3,800 Christmas wreaths for East Avondale

East Avondale neighborhood gets city funding for seasonal decorations and electrical installation. Decision is already on consent calendar.

👥 Counterparty: East Avondale Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: East Avondale

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

Sales tax assessment of $2,614.27 against Stomp N Shout

Business owner Cassandra Y. Woodson is assessed $2,614.27 in back sales taxes for unreported collections from October 2013 through December (date unclear). This appears to resolve a tax compliance issue from a local retail/entertainment business.

👥 Counterparty: Cassandra Y. Woodson 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,009 sales tax against Hood Qwik Mart

Hood Qwik Mart owner Erik Tu Trinh owes the city $7,009.23 in unpaid sales taxes from September 2014 to October 2014. Ensures business tax compliance.

👥 Counterparty: Erik Tu Trinh, doing business as Hood Qwik Mart 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City assesses $1,161.73 sales tax against The Bumper Company

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from Jeffrey McDowell's business for May 2015–June 2016. This is a routine enforcement action to recover tax revenue.

👥 Counterparty: Jeffrey McDowell, The Bumper Company 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 5 Center Place

Building at 5 Center Place S.W. declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to clear the property and reduce neighborhood blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7 Center Place S.W.

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from downtown area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 9 Center Place S.W. ordered demolished

City declares this building unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering demolition to protect public health and safety in downtown Birmingham.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Council declares 11 Center Place unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 11 Center Place will be torn down after council votes it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from downtown.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 11 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 13 Center Place S.W. ordered demolished

City removes a blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a liability and paves the way for land recovery in downtown Birmingham.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 13 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

City declares 14 Center Place S.W. unsafe; building marked for demolition

The city has ordered demolition of a building it determined to be unsafe and a public nuisance. The property at 14 Center Place S.W. will be razed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 14 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 15 Center Place S.W.

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 15 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 17 Center Place demolished

City will demolish an unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance, clearing blight from downtown Birmingham.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 17 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 19 Center Place S.W.

A condemned property on Center Place S.W. will be torn down, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 19 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

City declares building at 22 Center Place unsafe; demolition ordered

An unsafe, blighted structure at 22 Center Place S.W. will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 22 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Council declares building at 23 Center Place unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe building at 23 Center Place S.W. will be demolished, removing a public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 23 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 27 Center Place S.W.

Dangerous structure removed from neighborhood. Clears the way for property recovery and reduces public safety risks in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 25 Center Place demolished

Council is removing an unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance from downtown Birmingham. The demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 25 Center Place S.W. aka 27 Center Place S.W., Birmingham

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

6 1st Avenue S.W. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6 1st Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

City bills building owner $12,997 for emergency demolition

Emergency demolition costs shift to property owner at 1101-1114 47th Place North. City recovers demolition expenses through special assessment against the apartment building parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1101-1114 47th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Emergency demolition: $5,600 special assessment for 1254–15th Way S.W.

Property owner at 1254–15th Way S.W. will be billed $5,600.28 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1254 - 15th Way S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,042 for emergency demolition

Property owner at 3416 39th Street North faces a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This is how the city recovers demolition expenses when structures become emergency hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3416 - 39th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Property bill: $6,219 special assessment for building demolition at 1903 35th Av

Property owner at 1903 35th Avenue North faces a $6,219 charge to recover the city's costs for emergency demolition of an unsafe building.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1903 - 35th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

City bills owner $6,888 for emergency demolition at 923 45th Street, Ensley

Property owner must pay the full cost of tearing down the unsafe building. The special assessment appears on their tax bill and becomes a lien if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 923 - 45th Street Ensley, Birmingham

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

City charges property owner $3,944.52 for demolition at 530 9th Ave N

Property owner at 530 9th Avenue North is being billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment of $3,944.52 will be charged against the property.

👥 Counterparty: Property owner at 530 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 530 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,010 demolition cost for 2720 40th Ave N

Property owner charged $3,010 for city-ordered demolition of unsafe building. Assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2720 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,801 demolition cost at 820 6th Place, Pratt City

Property owner at 820 6th Place, Pratt City now owes a special tax bill of $5,801.48 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This assessment attaches to the property and may affect its sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 820 - 6th Place Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner charged $6,952 for demolition of unsafe building at 224 Avenue T

The city charges the property owner for the cost of demolishing an unsafe duplex in Pratt City. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 224 Avenue T, Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $2,496 demolition cost via property assessment at 3410 30th Ave N

Property owner billed for demolition of unsafe building; cost added to tax bill for the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3410 - 30th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment of $6,605 for demolition at 429 6th Street West

Property owner at 429 6th Street West will be charged $6,605.32 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 429 - 6th Street West

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

City recovers $5,214 demolition cost from blighted property owner

Unsafe building at 3900–39th Avenue North has been demolished; the owner is now liable for $5,214.44 in city costs. Property owners in blighted areas should expect similar assessments when their structures pose safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3900 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Property owner billed $1,773 for demolition of unsafe building at 409 Kappa Ave

Homeowner at 409 Kappa Avenue South receives a special assessment bill to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The city removes dangerous buildings and passes costs to property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 409 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Property owner charged $2,376.52 for unsafe building demolition at 2013 9th Plac

Property owner at 2013 9th Place in Pratt City will be billed $2,376.52 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessments like this make property owners liable for demolition expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2013 - 9th Place Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,154 demo cost for unsafe building at 910 6th St N

Property owner at 910 6th Street North will be billed $2,154.12 for demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 910 - 6th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $1K

City charges property owner $1,131 for unsafe building demolition at 914 6th St

Property owner at 914 6th Street North will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 914 - 6th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Property owner billed $12,471 for building demolition at 2344 27th St W

City is charging the property owner for demolishing an unsafe structure. This establishes the financial liability for the demolition cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2344 - 27th Street West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

City bills property owner $7,075 for building demolition at 1216 28th St N

Property owner at 1216 28th Street North will be charged $7,075.40 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The city will place a special assessment lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1216 - 28th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,701 demolition cost at 312 5th Place, Pratt City

Property owner is billed $4,700.60 to recover city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at this Pratt City address. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 312 - 5th Place Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,972.55 demolition cost against 800 Albany St, Wylam

Property owner at 800 Albany Street will owe the city $2,972.55 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building—a charge that becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 800 Albany Street Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,370 demolition cost at 4017 Turner Avenue

Property owner at 4017 Turner Avenue will be billed $3,370.20 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4017 Turner Avenue Dolomite, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,028 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1740 Five Acre Road must pay the city's demolition cost for removing an unsafe structure. Special assessment bills are added to property tax bills.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1740 Five Acre Road Dolomite, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,323 demolition cost for unsafe building at 47th St W

Property owner at 904 47th Street West will be billed $10,323 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This shifts demolition costs from the city budget to the property owner's tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 904 - 47th Street West Belview Heights, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $6,832 for demolished unsafe building at 46th St

Homeowner faces a special tax bill for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their Ensley property. This is a lien against the parcel that must be paid or could affect the property's sale or refinancing.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1304 - 46th Street Ensley 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1304 - 46th Street Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses property owner $2,689.88 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1521 Meadow Court must pay the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This recovers demolition expenses from the responsible party rather than the general fund.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1521 Meadow Court, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1112 5th Ave W; property owner billed $7,934

Property owner at 1112 5th Avenue West will be assessed $7,933.82 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a cost recovery action on a specific parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1112 - 5th Avenue West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $1K

Demolition cost billed to 401 Avenue D: $1,107.70 special assessment

Owner of 401 Avenue D must pay $1,107.70 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the property. This special assessment recovers demolition expenses directly from the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 401 Avenue D, Birmingham

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

City awards firefighter gear contract to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.

Firefighters get protective equipment through annual competitive purchase. Contract runs 13 months starting from approval.

👥 Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $21K

Council approves $20,749 in refunds

City is returning $20,749 to five recipients for overpayments or other financial adjustments. These refunds correct billing errors or fulfill claims owed to residents or vendors.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #70 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #71 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3.7M

Council awards $3.7M site infrastructure contract to Chilton Contractors

City approves lowest bid for Crossplex Retail Development site work. Construction contract moves the project forward.

👥 Counterparty: Chilton Contractors, Clanton, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award