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 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 #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City leases 54,000 sq ft space from RJ Building for 1 year

City commits annual funds to lease office, warehouse, and parking space from private landlord. Exact cost not disclosed in agenda.

👥 Counterparty: RJ Building, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

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

West End Manor group gains right to install signs on city property

Neighborhood association can now place and maintain signage on city land in West End Manor, likely to improve wayfinding or community visibility in the area.

👥 Counterparty: West End Manor Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: West End Manor

· Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes 0.001-acre easement at 2802 Ensley for construction

City will use eminent domain to claim a tiny strip of private land on Ensley Avenue for a public project. You'll see the project's scope and timeline once construction details emerge.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 2802 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes 0.007-acre right-of-way at 2921 Ensley Avenue

City will use eminent domain to take a small sliver of land on Ensley Avenue for a public project. Property owners will receive fair-market compensation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 2921 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes 0.01-acre right-of-way at 2931 Ensley Ave

Eminent domain use at Ensley Avenue property for public infrastructure. Property owners may face displacement or loss of land access.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 2931 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $150

City funds 19th Annual East Lake Family Fishing Rodeo

Free community event on October 1 at East Lake Park offers fishing and family activities for residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: East Lake Park

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $150

City funds 19th Annual East Lake Family Fishing Rodeo, $150

Free fishing event for families at East Lake Park on October 1, 2016.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: East Lake Park

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $150

City funds 19th Annual East Lake Family Fishing Rodeo

Free community event at East Lake Park on October 1, 2016 for families to fish together.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: East Lake Park

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $5K

City funds $5K for Huffman neighborhood beautification project

Huffman neighborhood gets $5,000 to complete the "Love Your Block" beautification initiative, improving local streets and public spaces.

👥 Counterparty: Huffman Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Huffman

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $250

City spends $250 to co-host District 7 Holiday Event

Council approves funding for the 2nd Annual District 7 Holiday Event in December 2016, co-hosted with Riley-Travellick Neighborhood Association.

👥 Counterparty: Riley-Travellick NA 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: District 7

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $1K

City funds $1,181 "Love Your Block" beautification in Sherman Heights

The city will spend $1,181 in Sherman Heights neighborhood association funds to complete a community beautification project. Local residents benefit from improved neighborhood aesthetics and community-led improvement efforts.

👥 Counterparty: Sherman Heights Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Sherman Heights

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $1K

City funds $1,000 to repair Crestwood North banners

Neighborhood banners in Crestwood North get repaired using neighborhood association funds, keeping the area's wayfinding and visual identity intact.

👥 Counterparty: Crestwood North Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Crestwood North

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City spends $1,500 for trash cans on 9th Ave West and 9th Court West

College Hills neighborhood gets new trash receptacles at two intersections to improve street cleanliness and reduce litter.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 9th Avenue West and 1st Street; 9th Court West and Center Street

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $89

City funds $89.95 for neighborhood meeting alerts

Industrial Center Neighborhood Association gets monthly service to notify residents about community meetings. Small investment in local civic engagement.

👥 Counterparty: Industrial Center NA 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $350

City hires DJ Larry Hayes for $350 event services

Routine vendor payment for disc jockey services at a city event. Minimal budget impact.

👥 Counterparty: Larry Hayes 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 316 74th Street North

Blighted property will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for land recovery and reduces blight in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 316 - 74th Street North, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 716 45th Place North

Condemned building will be torn down as a public safety hazard. Removes a deteriorated structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 716 - 45th Place North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 751 45th Place North

City officials have declared the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for its removal to improve neighborhood safety and property recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 751 - 45th Place North, Birmingham

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

City to demolish unsafe building at 4317 Gadsden Street

Blighted structure deemed hazardous will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential future redevelopment and improves public safety in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4317 Gadsden Street, Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: Unsafe building at 2612 39th Terrace North

The city is demolishing an unsafe, blighted structure in your neighborhood. Removal clears the property for potential redevelopment and improves local safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2612 - 39th Terrace North, Birmingham

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

1429 Fulton Ave S.W. declared unsafe; demolition approved

Blighted building at 1429 Fulton Avenue S.W. will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1429 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1433 Fulton Avenue approved for demolition

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Clears the blighted property and reduces safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1433 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Demolition order for blighted building at 1513 Fulton Ave SW

City will tear down an unsafe, abandoned structure in your neighborhood. Demolition removes blight and public health hazards from the block.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1513 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

City declares 1809 31st St unsafe; demolition approved

This vacant or deteriorated building will be torn down to reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood. Demolition removes eyesores and reduces crime risks in surrounding blocks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1809 - 31st Street, Birmingham

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

Council declares 1811 31st Street unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1811 31st Street is being torn down after the city determined it's unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1811 - 31st Street, Birmingham

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

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3801 Terrace G

Blighted structure removed from residential area. Property at 3801 Terrace G has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3801 Terrace G, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Unsafe building demolished; owner billed $12,921

Property owner at 3428 - 32nd Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs. The special assessment recovers public funds spent to remove a condemned structure.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 3428 - 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3428 - 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $12,768 demolition cost for 2741 17th Street

Property owner will be billed $12,768.16 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is levied against the specific parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2741 - 17th Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,128 demolition cost at 2904 12th Ave North

Property owner at 2904 12th Avenue North faces a $14,128 bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe apartment building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2904 - 12th Avenue North

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

City bills owner $14,033 for demolition of unsafe building at 12th Avenue North

Property owner at 2912-12th Avenue North must pay the city $14,033 for demolishing an unsafe apartment building. This cost-recovery mechanism holds owners accountable when the city has to remove blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2912 - 12th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,351 for demolition of duplex at 4237 Inglenook

Owner of the vacant duplex at 4237 Inglenook Street will be billed $6,351.44 to cover the city's cost of tearing down the unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4237 Inglenook Street

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

Special assessment: $3,863 demolition cost at 4253 Inglenook Street

Property owner will be charged $3,863 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at this address. This is recovered as a special tax bill against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4253 Inglenook Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $15K

City assesses $15,212 demolition cost against 2025 22nd Ave building

Property owner at 2025 22nd Avenue North now owes the city $15,212 for demolishing an unsafe apartment building. The cost will be recovered through a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2025 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $15K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1924 Stouts Road; owner billed $15,227

Apartment building deemed unsafe has been demolished. The property owner is now responsible for the $15,227 demolition cost through a special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1924 Stouts Road

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,182 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1140 Bankhead Highway North will be assessed $6,182 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The charge will be a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1140 Bankhead Highway North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,167 demolition cost for unsafe building at 4713 8th Aven

Property owner will be charged $11,167.08 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This is a direct bill against the property; failure to pay may result in tax lien.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4713 - 8th Avenue Wylam, Storage and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,971 demolition cost at 2712 Bush Boulevard

Property owner at 2712 Bush Boulevard is billed $9,971 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2712 Bush Boulevard, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,172 demolition cost for 2400 Avenue E, Ensley

Property owner at 2400 Avenue E will be billed $11,172.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2400 Avenue E and Garage, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses property owner $3,310.60 for unsafe building demolition at 1217 Av

Property owner at 1217 Avenue H in Ensley will be billed for the full cost of demolishing the unsafe structure. The assessment is now placed as a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1217 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,577 demolition cost to 211 2nd St. Thomas

Owner of unsafe building at 211 2nd Street Thomas will be billed $3,577.48 for the city's demolition work. This shifts the cost of removing the blighted structure to the property owner rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 211 - 2nd Street Thomas, Birmingham

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

Special assessment: $4,390 demolition cost at 1316-18 1st Ave W

Property owner at 1316-18 1st Avenue West will be charged $4,390.28 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1316-18 - 1st Avenue West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $14K

City assesses $14,430 demolition cost to property owner at 1315 1st Court West

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their land. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1315 - 1st Court West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $2,189 demolition cost from 100 3rd Place South property

Property owner is billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. This recovers public spending and clears the blighted structure.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 100 - 3rd Place South and Shed, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 4317 Pulaski; property owner owes $4,147

The City removed a dangerous structure and is charging the property owner $4,147 for demolition costs. This is how Birmingham recovers spending on blight removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4317 Pulaski Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

City bills property owner $9,212 for demolition of unsafe building at 3329 27th

Property owner at 3329 27th Street North faces a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The $9,212 charge will be levied against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3329 - 27th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,710.60 for unsafe building demolition at 1828 Eth

The cost of tearing down an unsafe building at 1828 Ethel Avenue is passed to the property owner through a special assessment. Property owners in blighted areas should know when demolition bills will be added to their tax obligations.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1828 Ethel Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,991 demolition cost at 1552 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

Property owner at 1552 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W. will be billed $5,991.18 for demolition of an unsafe building on their land. The cost is collected as a special assessment on the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1552 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,240.69 for unsafe building demolition

The City paid to demolish an unsafe structure at 108 Powell Avenue and is charging the property owner the full cost through a special assessment. This recovers demolition expenses from owners of blighted properties.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 108 Powell Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $7,156 for demolition at 500 - 12th St S

Property owner at 500 - 12th Street S.W. is billed $7,155.84 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The owner becomes responsible for this debt.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 500 - 12th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $5,706 for unsafe building demolition at 621 Saint C

Property owners can be billed for demolition costs when the city tears down blighted or unsafe structures. This special assessment will be tied to the property deed until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 621 Saint Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

City charges $2,879 demolition cost to Woodland Ave property

Property owner at 1909 Woodland Ave must pay the city's demolition bill for an unsafe building. Special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1909 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $18K

City charges building owner $17,697 for demolition

Property owner at 1512 17th Street North receives bill for unsafe building demolition costs. City recovers demolition expenses through special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 - 17th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,584 demolition cost for 820 Washington Ave

Property owner at 820 Washington Avenue will be billed $2,584.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 820 Washington Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $13,197 demolition cost at 1109 15th St N

Property owner will be charged $13,197 for demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1109 - 15th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,343.50 for demolition at 1129 Cotton Avenue

Property owner billed for demolition of unsafe building; assessment may appear on property tax bill or lien depending on payment status.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1129 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,243.79 for demolition at 1425 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

Property owner receives bill for unsafe building demolition costs. Assessment will be added to property tax obligation.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1425 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,365 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 105 - 3rd Avenue South will be charged $3,365.40 to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 105 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

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

Special demolition assessment: $5,189 charged to 908 Washington Avenue

Property owner at 908 Washington Avenue will pay a special tax of $5,189.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. If you own this property, this cost becomes a lien against your address.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 908 Washington Avenue, Birmingham

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

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1 80th Street North

Property owner Cindy Bailey can now legally repair a condemned house at 1 80th Street North. This permit unblocks repairs needed to bring the property back into compliance and potential reuse.

👥 Counterparty: Cindy Bailey 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1 - 80th Street North, Birmingham

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

Repair permit granted for condemned property at 1400 Avenue K

Robert Ashford can now repair a condemned building in Ensley, moving the property toward occupancy and reducing neighborhood blight.

👥 Counterparty: Robert Ashford 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1400 Avenue K Ensley, Birmingham

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

Weed abatement: 1321 28th St N removed from special assessment

Property at 1321 28th St N is no longer subject to the city's noxious-weed special assessment fee, likely after the property owner or city completed cleanup. Check your assessment bill if you own nearby property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 1321 28th St N

· Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $681K

City awards $681K landscape contract to Blackjack Horticulture

Blackjack Horticulture wins competitive bid to maintain Railroad Park for three years; year one costs $681,207. The full project cost and maintenance scope depend on bids approved in future fiscal years.

👥 Counterparty: Blackjack Horticulture, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #73 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $31K

Council awards $31,185 to One Stop Environmental for Civil Rights Institute HVAC

Emergency HVAC cleaning and interior finishing at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will improve building conditions and visitor experience. Work is funded through emergency mitigation contract.

👥 Counterparty: One Stop Environmental, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 4800 Division Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $29K

Council awards $28,750 HVAC contract to Trawick Contractors

City commits $28,750 to repair heating and cooling systems at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which serves as a major community and educational facility.

👥 Counterparty: Trawick Contractors, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 4740 Powell Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards 1-year mower contract to Alabama Mower Service

City commits to buying zero-turn mowers from Alabama Mower Service for equipment maintenance across municipal operations.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Mower Service LLC, Warrior, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year contract with Rent One for outdoor equipment

City commits to purchasing outdoor power equipment (mowers, blowers, etc.) from a single vendor for routine maintenance and grounds operations. Affects city maintenance budgets and service delivery for parks and public spaces.

👥 Counterparty: Rent One Inc., Gardendale, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $11K

City renews Accela right-of-way software, $11K/year

Accela manages city permits and right-of-way approvals. This renewal keeps the permitting system running on an annual cost of $11,000.

👥 Counterparty: ACCELA Inc., San Ramon, California 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #84 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA