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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · 61 agenda items · 9 votes recorded

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43 consent · 18 regular
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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered several significant financial and policy actions, including a $7 million transfer out of the Police Department's Salaries and Wages account to a Non-Departmental budget line for FY2025 — with the destination and rationale not fully disclosed — and a $2.4 million funding increase for Disability Rights and Resources, Inc. The council also weighed a $1,803,402 amendment to the city's agreement with Woodlawn United, a $600,000 expansion of down payment assistance through Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, a $1.7 million ALDOT transportation grant appropriation for congestion mitigation and air quality, and a $125,000 increase to the Birmingham Urban League contract; separately, the council considered permanently vacating approximately 26,875 square feet of public right-of-way in north Birmingham and the revocation of Rawls Medical Carriage Transport's operating certificates. The council also handled 36 routine matters including 13 budget items, 7 uncategorized consent items, 4 public safety items, 4 contracts, 4 licensing items, 2 legal items, and several other administrative actions.

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Roll call

Votes (9)

passed #1568 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1569 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1570 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 43 items
  • [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. under which the City of Birmingham will lease and use Axon devices and services detailed in Quote named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Amendment to the Agreement with Woodlawn United, dated November 21, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $1,803,402.00 for a term ending on June 30, 2025, under which Woodlawn Unit named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract medical stop loss insurance for active and retired employees with Optum Health Insurance Company, for a period of one (1) year, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in the amou named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew excess workers' compensation insurance with Midwest Employers Casualty Company, for a term of one (1) year, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in the amount of $427,737.00, and a named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1028-24, adopted by the Council July 23, 2024, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 1401 32nd Street Nor named in vote
  • [48] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [49] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution electing to exercise the City of Birmingham's option to have various assessments for the abatement of weeds, be submitted to the Tax Collector of Jefferson County for collection with property taxes pursuant to and in accordan named in vote
  • [7] STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these i named in vote
  • [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of SJB Corporation, LLC for the transfer of a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at The Pony, 342 Valley Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, and the hearing of all interested parties. consent default
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of SJB Corporation/Charles Westlund, Jr., for the transfer of a Division II Dance Permit to be used at The Pony, 342 Valley Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, and the hearing of all interested pa consent default
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 10. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by appropriating $1,724,036.20 to Transportation, ALDOT Utility and Construction agreement for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvem consent default
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 11. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE REBUILD ALABAMA GAS TAX FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $431,009.03 from Street Resurfacing, Undesignated, and appropriating $431,009.03 to Transfer to Fund 036 Gra consent default
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 12. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $119,921.82 from General Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue and appropriating $119,921.82 to Fund 157 Capital Fund, 2021 AGO Warran consent default
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $7,000,000.00 from General Fund, Police, Salaries and Wages Salaries and appropriating $7,000,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Tr consent default
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 14. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $3,483.00 from District #2 Discretionary Projects, $1,000.00 from District #2 Supplies - Other General Office, $1,951.00 fro consent default
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 15. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $2,019.00 from District #4 Discretionary Projects, $1,000.00 from District #4 Supplies - Other General Office, $1,000.00 fro consent default
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 16. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $500.00 from District #5 Discretionary Projects, $2,760.00 from District #5 Professional Fees Consulting Fees, $280.00 from consent default
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 17. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $3,489.00 from District #6 Discretionary Projects, $6,000.00 from District #6 Professional Fees Consulting Fees, $680.00 fro consent default
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 18. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $14,626.00 from District #7 Discretionary Projects, $275.00 from District #7 Supplies - Other General Office, $300.00 from D consent default
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 19. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $2,000.00 from District #9 Professional Fees Consulting Fees, $752.00 from District #9 Professional Fees Printing & Publishi consent default
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 20. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by transferring $3,000.00 from Admin Supplies - Other General Office, $1,501.00 from Admin Supplies - Other Photography & Processing, $20,79 consent default
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq., §22-3-11, §38-2-9, and §11-47-130, et seq., Code of Alabama 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an amendment to the agreement with Birmingham Talks, Inc., ("Small Magic"), LL consent default
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an amendment to the agreement with Birmingham Urban League, dated May 23, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for a term of twelve (12) months, under which Birmingham Urb consent default
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to execute and deliver a software license purchase and maintenance agreement with Cycom Data Systems, for a period of two years, under which Cycom will continue to provide product updates a consent default
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to deliver and execute an amendment to the agreement with Disability Rights and Resources, Inc., dated November 21, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000.00 for a term ending on June 30, 2025, unde consent default
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution approving, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Maintenance of Shades Creek and Clairmont Avenue Walking Trails with Jefferson County Greenways Commission, under which Jefferson Count consent default
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a third Amendment to the agreement with Penny Foundation, dated November 21, 2023 under which Penny Foundation will provide a small business outreach education program (the "Progra consent default
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-43-55 and §41-16-51(a)(8) of the Code of Alabama, 1975, with Raydiant, Inc. (Vendor), for Vendor to provide the City Police Department (BPD) with Ra consent default
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an amendment to the agreement with Urban Impact, Inc., dated October 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for a term of twelve (12) months, under which Urban Impact, Inc consent default
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew lump sum and disability cancer benefits with ACE American Life Insurance Company for eligible City of Birmingham Firefighters, as mandated by ACT 2019-361 (Alabama HB 360), for a period of one ( consent default
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 208 12th Avenue West, Birmingham, 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Pla consent default
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 821 4th Court West, Birmingham, 35204, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plann consent default
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Splawn Construction, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $384,003.00, for Fire Stations 1, 12 and 25 Bay Heaters, located at Fire Station #1 - 1808 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203, Fire Statio consent default
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Reston, Virginia, for Year 2 Renewal of Linkedin Learning Hub for Government (high-quality learning content) Tier 13 (1000-1499 licenses), in the amount of $45,629.13, fo consent default
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of an elected and appointed officials. consent default
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution finding that the following six hundred six (606) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said propertie consent default
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of BeTo Hospitality, LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at Nightcap, 2225 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted consent default
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Fairway Social Birmingham, LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Fairway Social, 1230 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested parties. consent default
7–0
Abbott · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1571 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1572 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1573 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1574 official minutes · high
Re: #58. ADDENDUM P ITEM 46. An Ordinance approving the execution and recording of the partial release of certain propertie… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1575 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1576 official minutes · high
Re: #57. ITEM 36. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to The Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Bir… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (18)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Bishop Jonathan L. Woods, Sr., Pastor, Love City Church Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (43)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

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