Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #8 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ 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 #11 · 🏚️ 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 #12 · 🏚️ 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 #13 · 🛡️ 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 #14 · 🏚️ 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 #15 · 🏚️ 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 #16 · 🏚️ 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 #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $56K

City sets aside $56,202 state grant for court referral officer

Municipal Court receives state grant funding to hire a Court Referral Officer who helps defendants access alternatives to incarceration and connect with support services.

👥 Counterparty: Municipal Court 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $145K

City spends $145K federal grant on Zoo Sidewalk Connector

Improves pedestrian access to the Birmingham Zoo using a federal grant already awarded. No local tax dollars required.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $1.2M

City sets aside $1.2M for Ensley Avenue resurfacing project

State grant funds resurfacing work on Ensley Avenue between 20th Street and Warrior Road. Project aims to improve road conditions in the Ensley neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: Ensley Avenue from 20th Street to Warrior Road

· Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $1.3M

City spends $1.3M federal grant on 41st Street streetscape

The city will use federal transportation funding to improve 41st Street between 1st and 5th Avenue South, upgrading sidewalks, utilities, or streetscape features in that corridor.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: 41st Street Streetscape from 1st Avenue South to 5th Avenue South

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $1.4M

$1.4M state grant funds 16th Street Connector Trail to Village Creek

City receives $1.4M in state funding for the 16th Street Connector Trail connecting I-65 to Village Creek, advancing a key pedestrian and cycling link. Project completes city's greenway network expansion.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $619K

City spends $619K federal grant on Zoo Sidewalk project

Birmingham is using a federal transportation grant to improve sidewalks at the Zoo, a public recreation facility. This spending comes from ALDOT funding already awarded to the city.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $1.0M

Council allocates $1M grant for pavement repairs & ADA upgrades

Smoother roads and improved sidewalk access across the city. Grant funds from ALDOT cover rehabilitation projects at various locations.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $1.4M

City sets aside $1.35M federal grant for sidewalk and ramp repairs

Sidewalk and ramp improvements across Birmingham make streets safer and more accessible for residents with mobility devices. Funded entirely by federal grant with no local cost.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $500K

City budgets $500K state grant for pavement management study

ALDOT grant funds a comprehensive pavement assessment that informs road repair priorities and spending across the city.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $750K

City commits $750K state grant to Norwood streetscape on 12th Ave

State grant funds neighborhood street improvements along 12th Ave North in Norwood. Project enhances pedestrian and traffic safety in the area.

👥 Counterparty: PEP 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: 12th Ave North

· Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $2.2M

Greensprings Hwy sidewalk, streetscape work gets $2.25M state grant

City commits state transportation funds to rebuild sidewalks and streetscape on Greensprings Highway from 8th Avenue South to city limits, improving pedestrian access and curb appeal along this corridor.

👥 Counterparty: ALDOT 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: Greensprings Hwy from 8th Avenue South to City Limits

· Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $347K

Police gets $346,903 federal Justice Assistance Grant (2016)

Federal grant funds specific police initiatives. Allocation is pre-approved by federal grant award; this vote formalizes the city's acceptance and spending authority.

👥 Counterparty: Police Department 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: $5K

Budget amendment: $5,000 reallocated in District 1 discretionary funds

Council is moving $5,000 between discretionary accounts in District 1. The specific project affected is not fully clear from the agenda text.

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

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

Sole-source: Payroll HR software customization contract with Implementation Serv

City commits to customizing payroll and HR software (Lawson Infor) to streamline employee and financial administration. Dollar amount not specified; citizens deserve to see final contract details.

👥 Counterparty: Implementation Services Group Incorporated 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $23K

City assesses $23,391 sales tax against JS Printing

JS Printing owes unpaid sales taxes from May for the period covered. The city is formally recording this tax debt against the business and its owner Sharon Ezell.

👥 Counterparty: JS Printing, Inc. (Sharon Ezell) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $20K

Sales tax assessment: $19,758 owed by Birmingham three Phase Electric Motors

Birmingham three Phase Electric Motors & Equipment Company failed to collect or remit sales taxes properly. The city is pursuing recovery of the unpaid amount.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham three Phase Electric Motors & Equipment Company, Inc. and Philip Limbaugh 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5208 9th Ave North

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and slated for removal, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5208 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered: Unsafe structure at 4304 Harmon Street

Building deemed a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted property from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4304 Harmon Street aka 4306 Harmon Street, Birmingham

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

Building declared unsafe; 1512 Fulton Ave. marked for demolition

This unsafe building at 1512 Fulton Avenue will be demolished, removing a public hazard and blight from the neighborhood. One property affected.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 Fulton Avenue, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1716 Jefferson Ave declared public nuisance; demolition appro

This building is being removed from the neighborhood due to safety hazards. Demolition clears a blighted property and may open the lot for future development or reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1716 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham

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

City declares 3717 45th Ave. N unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 3717 45th Avenue North will be demolished after being found unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal helps reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3717 - 45th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 356 Cairo Avenue

Vacant or deteriorated buildings harm neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes one blighted structure and clears the way for site reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 356 Cairo Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 513 14th St. S.W.

Condemned building at 513 14th Street S.W. will be demolished to eliminate safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 513 - 14th Street S.W., Birmingham

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

Building at 326 Avenue T declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City is tearing down an unsafe building in your neighborhood. This removes a blighted structure that poses a public safety risk.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 326 Avenue T, Birmingham

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

Unsafe structure at 5409 Court H ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5409 Court H (Rear), Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 722 Avenue F ordered demolished

City will tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and eliminates a blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 722 Avenue F, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 205–11th Court West ordered demolished

City removes a condemned property from the neighborhood. Demolition eliminates a blight hazard and potential crime catalyst in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 205 - 11th Court West aka 1132 - 2nd Street West, Birmingham

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

City declares 411 79th St. N unsafe; building slated for demolition

Property at 411 79th Street North will be demolished after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a blighted site from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 411 - 79th Street North, Birmingham

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

City to demolish unsafe building at 3220 32nd Street North

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3220 - 32nd Street North, Birmingham

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

Special assessment imposed for demolition at 231 10th Ave N

Property owner billed $3,176.93 for city demolition of unsafe building; cost assessed directly against the parcel.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 231 - 10th Avenue North 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 231 - 10th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City collects $2,813 demolition cost from property owner at 1023 Coosa Street

Unsafe building demolished; owner now billed for the city's demolition costs. This covers expenses to clear the blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1023 Coosa Street, Birmingham

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

Special assessment: property owner billed $3,665 for unsafe building demolition

Owner of 3836 1st Place West will receive a bill for $3,664.52 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3836 - 1st Place West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $1K

City charges $1,223 to property owner for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1231 3rd Place North will be billed $1,223.36 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. This is a special assessment added to the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1231 - 3rd Place North, Birmingham

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

City assesses $2,409 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1513 Avenue J will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building; failure to pay becomes a lien on the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1513 Avenue J 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1513 Avenue J, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Property at 3544 1st St. North assessed $4,315 for demolition costs

Owner of the unsafe building at this address is billed for the cost of its demolition. This is typical cost-recovery practice for properties where the city removes blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3544 - 1st Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $1,943 demolition cost from Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1221 Avenue H must pay the cost of removing an unsafe building. This is how the city recovers demolition expenses from owners who let buildings deteriorate.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1221 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Demolition cost bill: $7,740 charged to 913 52nd Place North

Property owner at 913 52nd Place North is charged $7,740 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 913 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses $5,976 demolition cost to property owner

Owner of 109 10th Avenue North must pay the city's bill for tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. The cost recovers public safety spending on demolition.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 109 - 10th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,227 demolition cost for 6117 Warner St

Property owner at 6117 Warner Street will be charged $2,227.08 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6117 Warner Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Property owner charged $2,286 for demolished building at 5908 Warner Street

City recovers demolition costs by placing a special tax assessment on the property owner. This clears the way for potential redevelopment and removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5908 Warner Street, Birmingham

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

Special assessment: $3,375.56 charged for 964 2nd Street North demolition

Property owner at 964 2nd Street North will be billed $3,375.56 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 964 - 2nd Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $3,340 for unsafe building demolition

The city recovered demolition costs by assessing the property owner at 1305 2nd Avenue West $3,340. Unsafe building removals clear blight and improve neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1305 - 2nd Avenue West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,520 demolition cost against property at 725 4th Court West

Property owner will owe $3,520.22 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The assessment is now a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 725 - 4th Court West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City charges $4,144 to property owner for demolition at 3512 Shuttlesworth Drive

Unsafe building demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special assessment. If you own property in Birmingham, you could face similar charges if structures are deemed dangerous and torn down.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3512 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City seeks $1,512 from property owner for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 2909 – 28th Place North will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe commercial structure. Special assessments recover demolition expenses from property owners rather than using taxpayer funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2909 - 28th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $2,754 for demolition at 4212 Viola Ave S.W.

The city has demolished an unsafe building and is charging the property owner for the cost. This special assessment will be added to the property's tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4212 Viola Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $4,403 demolition cost from 1432 Alabama Ave S.W.

Property owner will be billed for demolishing an unsafe building. The city recoups costs for removing blighted structures through special assessment liens.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1432 Alabama Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost recovered: $5,204 special assessment on 612 15th Pl SW

Property owner at 612 15th Place SW will be billed $5,203.88 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a routine cost-recovery measure for blighted property removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 612 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $5,787 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5112 - 54th Street S.W. will be charged $5,787.40 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5112 - 54th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $3,024 for demolished building at 1020 Alabama Ave

City bills property owner for demolition of unsafe structure. Homeowner must pay special assessment or face lien.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1020 Alabama Avenue S.W. and Shed, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

City recovers $12,817 demolition cost from 1117 Princeton Ave.

Property owner will be billed for city's expense to tear down the unsafe building. The special assessment makes the owner responsible for removing a public hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1117 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,922 demolition cost at 1705 Center Street South

Property owner at 1705 Center Street South will be charged $4,922.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. You pay if you own the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1705 Center Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,453 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1824 Ethel Avenue S.W. must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure; the bill becomes a special assessment on the property.

👥 Counterparty: Property owner at 1824 Ethel Avenue S.W. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1824 Ethel Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,192 demolition cost to 3409 Jefferson Ave property owner

Property owner at 3409 Jefferson Avenue S.W. will be billed $3,192 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3409 Jefferson Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,960 for demolition of unsafe building at 428 Kappa

Property owner at 428 Kappa Avenue South must pay the city $3,960.14 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a special assessment that becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 428 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost: $4,902.76 charged to 202 4th Ave S

Property owner at 202 4th Avenue South now owes $4,902.76 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge will be collected through a special property assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 202 - 4th Avenue South

· Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,481 for demolition at 404 Princeton Ave S.W.

Property owner at 404 Princeton Avenue S.W. will be billed $12,481 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 404 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,696 demolition cost at 517 10th Court North

Property owner at 517 10th Court North will be billed $6,696.36 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 517 - 10th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,781.64 demolition cost at 1237 4th Place North

Property owner at 1237 4th Place North will be charged $2,781.64 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This cost is added as a special tax assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1237 - 4th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #76 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City bills property owner $2,286.80 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1214 3rd Place North will be charged for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their lot. This is a common practice to recover demolition expenses from property owners.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1214 - 3rd Place North 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1214 - 3rd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #77 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City charges property owner $2,220 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1227 3rd Place North must pay the city's demolition costs—a form of cost recovery for removing an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1227 - 3rd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Demolition cost passed to property owner at 1237 3rd Place North

Property owner at 1237 3rd Place North will be billed $2,250.49 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1237 - 3rd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,659 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1231 4th Street North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this recover public safety expenses from owners of blighted properties.

👥 Counterparty: 1231 - 4th Street North, Birmingham (property owner) 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1231 - 4th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $41K

Pratt City streetscape: $40.7K added to sealcoating contract

Southeastern Sealcoating gets extra funding to complete paving work on the Pratt City CDBG Complete Streetscape project. Finishing on schedule depends on this cost adjustment.

👥 Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: 1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #81 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $34K

Parking-ticket software: City pays Tyler Technologies $33,750

City purchases Brazos e-citations software to streamline parking enforcement with digital ticketing, installation, and staff training.

👥 Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Lubbock, Texas 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $154K

City approves $154,307 in refunds (8 transactions)

Taxpayer money is being returned for eight separate reasons. The refunds move through consent approval without individual public review of each transaction or reason.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #83 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrant installed at 25th Ave & 20th St North

New fire hydrant improves emergency response and fire protection for this intersection area.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 25th Avenue and 20th Street North, northeast corner, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #84 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Aashay, Inc. seeks off-premise beer/wine license at Stop 1 Shop

Application for alcohol sales license at 3359 26th Street North. Council hearing allows public comment on local commercial licensing.

👥 Counterparty: Aashay, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 3359 26th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #85 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Beer and wine license approved for Revelator Coffee, 1826 3rd Ave N

Revelator Coffee Company can now serve beer and wine at its downtown location on 3rd Avenue North.

👥 Counterparty: Revelator Coffee Company LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1826 3rd Avenue North, Unit 101, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Zoe's Kitchen: Beer and wine license approved

Zoe's Restaurants LLC can now serve beer and wine at its Highway 280 location. Licensing decisions are public record and subject to community interest periods.

👥 Counterparty: Zoe’s Restaurants LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 5247 Highway 280 Suite B, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #87 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Eugene's Hot Chicken gets restaurant liquor license at 9th Ave

New restaurant at 2268 9th Avenue North approved to serve alcohol. Allows the business to operate as a full-service establishment in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Eugene's Hot Chicken LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2268 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #88 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Restaurant liquor license: Your Pie at 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd

YP Uptown LLC seeks approval to serve beer, wine, and/or spirits at Your Pie restaurant in Uptown. Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character and local business operations.

👥 Counterparty: YP Uptown LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Suite 200, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #89 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license hearing set for The Atomic Lounge

RN Roberts LLC seeks a retail lounge liquor license for 2113 1st Avenue North. The public hearing allows residents to voice support or objections to the license application.

👥 Counterparty: RN Roberts LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2113 1st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #90 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license application: 2016Carmichael at 1157 Bankhead Hwy

2016Carmichael, Inc. seeks approval to operate a retail lounge (full-service bar) at 1157 Bankhead Highway West. City Council will hear from the applicant and the public before voting to grant or deny the license.

👥 Counterparty: 2016Carmichael, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1157 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

2016Carmichael, Inc. granted Division I dance permit at 1157 Bankhead Highway We

A dance venue opens at this location, subject to city licensing rules for entertainment establishments. No direct tax or service impact, but the business will operate under Division I permit conditions.

👥 Counterparty: 2016Carmichael, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1157 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #92 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special events liquor license OK'd for Taste of Soul festival

Birmingham Urban League gets permission to serve alcohol at the Taste of Soul festival on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North (Oct 27–28, 2016).

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Urban League, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North between 22nd and 24th

· Item number:Item #93 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Otto Realty LLC granted special retail liquor license for Jazziá's On 3rd

New retail liquor license approved for 1725 3rd Avenue North. Allows the bar to sell spirits and alcoholic beverages at this location.

👥 Counterparty: Otto Realty LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1725 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for Jazziá's On 3rd

Lucien Blankenship's Division I dance permit for the venue at 1725 3rd Avenue North is approved, allowing the establishment to host dance events.

👥 Counterparty: Lucien Blankenship 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1725 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendor permit approved for Old Town Pizza food truck

Old Town Pizza gets approval to operate a food truck on 19th Street South between 7th and 6th Avenues. Brings a new food option to the area.

👥 Counterparty: Thomas J. Hagan / Old Town Pizza 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Northbound 19th Street South between 7th Avenue South and 6th Avenue South

· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Food truck permit approved: The Neighborhood Brew on 18th Street North

Craig Grossmann's Neighborhood Brew food truck gets permission to operate on Northbound 18th Street North between 5th and 6th Avenues.

👥 Counterparty: Craig Grossmann / The Neighborhood Brew 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Northbound 18th Street North between 5th Avenue North and 6th Avenue North

· Item number:Item #97 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Towing service license approved for Dale's Services, 5130 1st Ave N

Harold Lee Dale's towing business gets city permission to operate two wreckers on Birmingham streets from his shop location on 1st Avenue North.

👥 Counterparty: Harold Lee Dale 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 5130 1st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #98 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Towing license approved for Hank's Towing at 5874 Highway 78E

Daniel Eanes's towing service gains permission to operate on Birmingham streets. This allows the business to provide vehicle recovery services in the city.

👥 Counterparty: Daniel Eanes / Hank's Towing, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5874 Highway 78E, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Scrap metal processor license for OmniSource Southeast at 14th Ave North

OmniSource Southeast gains approval to operate a scrap metal processing facility in your neighborhood. Public comment period now closed on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: OmniSource Southeast LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 3700 – 14th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #100 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.0M

City accepts $1M excess workers' compensation insurance from Midwest Employers C

City commits $1M to cover employee injury claims beyond standard coverage limits. Protects municipal budget from high-cost worker compensation claims and ensures employee benefits remain stable.

👥 Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #105 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #119 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves purchase agreement with Kronos Incorporated

City is committing to a contract with Kronos, a major software vendor; full dollar amount and services details are unclear from the incomplete agenda text.

👥 Counterparty: Kronos Incorporated 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #123 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Council awards $13,160 to NelBran Glass for East Precinct lobby upgrades

Police Department upgrades lobby protection at the East Precinct facility. Vendor was selected through competitive bidding as lowest and best bid.

👥 Counterparty: NelBran Glass LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 4132 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham