Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· 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 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City enters grant agreement with UAB

The city is formalizing a partnership with University of Alabama at Birmingham to receive grants. Details on funding amount and grant purpose are not provided in this summary.

👥 Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama / University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Better Basics on federal gang violence prevention grant

Better Basics will deliver violence prevention services funded by a 2015 federal grant. The partnership supports efforts to reduce gang-related harm in Birmingham communities.

👥 Counterparty: Better Basics 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $75K

City spends $225K over 3 years to host SIAC basketball tournament

Birmingham will host the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball tournaments annually through 2019, bringing visitors and economic activity to the city. The commitment costs $75,000 per year from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 32nd Street South ordered demolished

City marks 518-530 32nd Street South for demolition after declaring it unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 518 - 32nd Street South aka 530 - 32nd Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 30 1st Way South ordered demolished

The city is tearing down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood and may open the parcel for future redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 30 - 1st Way South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3913 Rutledge Ave

Condemned structure at 3913 Rutledge Avenue will be demolished after city declares it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and potential safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3913 Rutledge Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1708 Jefferson Ave. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City declares the structure a public nuisance and will demolish it. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1708 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: unsafe structure at 3432 Ellis Avenue

City orders removal of a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3432 Ellis Avenue, Birmingham

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

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1603 2nd Street South

Blighted structure cleared from neighborhood. Removes public safety hazard and opens path for property recovery or redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1603 - 2nd Street South, Birmingham

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

Building at 1437 16th St. S.W. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City has identified the structure as a public nuisance and unsafe, and will proceed with demolition. This removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1437 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

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

City declares 1312 McMillon Avenue unsafe; building to be demolished

This abandoned or deteriorated building at 1312 McMillon Avenue will be torn down, removing a blight and public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1312 McMillon Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1338 17th Way S.W.

An unsafe, blighted structure at 1338 17th Way S.W. will be demolished to remove a public nuisance from the neighborhood and prevent further deterioration.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1338 - 17th Way S.W., Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 3024 Border Street

City declares building at 3024 Border Street unsafe and orders demolition. Removes a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3024 Border Street, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1984 Madison Ave S.W.

City will tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted properties improves neighborhood safety and clears land for redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1984 Madison Avenue S.W. aka 1984 - 21st Street S.W., Birmingham

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

Building at 29 7th Ave South ordered demolished as unsafe

City is demolishing this building after declaring it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 29 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1733 1st Place South

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its removal to clear blight and improve neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1733 - 1st Place South, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1614 1st Place South

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1614 - 1st Place South, Birmingham

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

1920 Madison Avenue condemned for demolition

City declares this building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1920 Madison Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,322 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 711 13th Street Ensley must pay for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessments are property-specific charges recovered from owners whose buildings trigger city removal.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 711 - 13th Street Ensley aka 1300 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $4,740 demolition cost from 50th Place property owner

The property owner at 1805-07 50th Place North will be billed $4,740 for the demolition of an unsafe building the city already tore down. This recovers public spending from the property owner responsible for the blighted structure.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1805-07 50th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition assessment: $3,904 bill for 1801-03 50th Place North

Property owner will receive a $3,903.98 special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This is a routine cost recovery for blighted property removal.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1801-03 50th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,147 demolition cost at 1130 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to demolish the unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1130 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,679 to demolish unsafe building at 7202 Division

Property owner at 7202 Division Avenue must pay $3,679.04 toward demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This shifts the cost of blight removal to the property holder.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7202 Division Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,721.75 for demolition at 3624-66th St South

Property owner at 3624-66th Street South will be charged $4,721.75 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3624 - 66th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $3,204 for unsafe building demolition at 66th & North

City has demolished an unsafe building at 3700 – 66th Street North and is assessing the property owner $3,203.80 to recover demolition costs. This clears a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3700 - 66th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,499 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 909-52nd Place North must pay for demolition costs. Special assessments recover public spending on unsafe structures.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 909 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: demolition cost for 7204 Division Ave

Property owner at 7204 Division Avenue will be charged $3,044.36 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7204 Division Avenue (Rear), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $8,410 for demolition of unsafe structure

Property owner at 7704 6th Avenue North will be assessed $8,410 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building — responsibility passes to the property holder.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7704 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Woodlawn property: $2,763 demolition cost charged to owner

City demolishes unsafe building at 836 47th Street North; owner is billed $2,763 for the cost under special assessment rules.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 836 - 47th Street North, Woodlawn, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City demolishes unsafe building at 505 83rd Pl S; owner charged $2,627

Unsafe structure demolished; property owner billed for demolition costs under city special assessment. Affects the parcel at 505 83rd Place South.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 505 - 83rd Place South, Birmingham

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

City assesses $3,112 demolition cost to 2911 Bessemer Road

Property owner at 2911 Bessemer Road will owe $3,112 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2911 Bessemer Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,417.92 added to 7815 Division Ave property taxes for demo

Property owner at 7815 Division Avenue will pay $5,417.92 in special assessments on their tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7815 Division Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment levied for demolition at 515-79th Street North

Property owner at 515-79th Street North will be charged $2,113.20 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 515 - 79th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,931 demolition cost for unsafe building at 133 57th St N

Property owner at 133 57th Street North in Woodlawn will be charged $7,931.36 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This recovers the expense from the responsible party rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 133 - 57th Street North and Garage, Woodlawn, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Special demolition assessment: $9,147 for 1109 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

City bills property owner $9,147 for demolishing an unsafe building at this address. Owner is responsible for covering demolition costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1109 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

City bills owner $1,869 for demolition at 11th Ave North

Property owner at 9041 11th Avenue North will be charged $1,869 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9041 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,824 demolition cost to property at 308-62nd St South

Property owner at 308-62nd Street South will be billed $3,824 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. This special assessment becomes a tax lien on the property until paid.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 308 - 62nd Street South 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 308 - 62nd Street South, Birmingham

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

Special assessment: $7,577 demolition cost for 7104 Georgia Road

Property owner at 7104 Georgia Road will be billed $7,577.36 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7104 Georgia Road, Birmingham

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

City charges property owner $7,312 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 7900 6th Avenue North is being assessed $7,312.16 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Property owners are responsible for demolition fees when the city removes blighted buildings.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7900 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,113 demolition cost for 212–54th St North

Property owner at 212–54th Street North will be charged $4,113 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 212 - 54th Street North, Birmingham

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

City recovers $4,499 demolition cost from 7006 6th Court South

Property owner is charged for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Blight removal clears the lot for future use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7006 - 6th Court South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City demolishes unsafe building at 5013 2nd Ave N; $8,040 cost assessed to prope

Property owner will receive a special tax bill for $8,040.20 to cover demolition of the unsafe structure. This clears the site for potential redevelopment or safety improvements in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5013 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham

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

City recoups $4,882.50 demolition cost from property at 9th Terrace North

Property owner at 4812–9th Terrace North must pay the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is how Birmingham recovers spending on blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4812 - 9th Terrace North, Birmingham

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

City recovers $4,149 demolition cost for unsafe duplex at 47th Street

The property owner will be billed $4,149 for demolition of the unsafe duplex. Special assessments like this make owners pay for blight removal on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 813 - 47th Street North

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

City seeks $10,619 from building owner for demolition costs at 1304 21st Ave N

Property owner faces special assessment to cover demolition expenses for unsafe or blighted structure. Assessment will be charged against the property and may affect sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1304 - 21st Avenue North (aka 1300 - 21st Avenue North), Birmingham

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

City charges $10,619 demolition cost to 1300 21st Ave North property

Property owner at 1300 21st Avenue North now owes the city $10,619 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1300 - 21st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

City charges $10,619 demolition cost to 1301 22nd Avenue North

Property owner at 1301 22nd Avenue North now owes the city $10,619 for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1301 - 22nd Avenue North 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1301 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

City bills property owner $10,619 for apartment demolition

Property owner at 1305–22nd Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments become a lien against the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1305 - 22nd Avenue North aka 1301 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,181 for unsafe building demolition at 3007 Apple Valley

Property owner will be billed $10,181.12 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3007 Apple Valley Lane, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $23K

City approves $23,108 in refunds (6 claims)

Council authorizes return of $23,108 to six claimants through the Finance Director. Details on claim types and recipients are not disclosed in the agenda summary.

👥 Counterparty: Director of Finance 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #74 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #103 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $13K

City spends $13,152 for Iron City Ink advertisement

Birmingham allocated public funds for a full-page council advertisement in a local publication. The decision reflects how the city uses general revenue for communications.

👥 Counterparty: Starnes Publishing, LLC. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #104 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $300

Council pays Yarbrough Companies $300 for budget tour food

Routine expense reimbursement for catering during City Council budget meetings.

👥 Counterparty: Yarbrough Companies, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution