Regular City Council Meeting

Neal's Foodmart liquor license transfer approved at 3rd Ave West

Off-premise beer and wine license moves to new location at 1312 3rd Avenue West, Suite A. Enables beer and wine sales at the retail store.

Beer & wine license approved for Savanah's Food Mart at 1557 Montclair

Savanah's Food Mart gains permission to sell beer and wine at its Montclair Road location. Residents and interested parties had opportunity to weigh in at the public hearing.

Transfer of off-premise beer/wine license to Woodlawn Mart, Messer Airport Hwy

Amanah Food Mart LLC's beer and wine license transfer to this location affects what alcohol products nearby residents can purchase locally.

Himalayan, Inc. seeks off-premise beer/wine license for Chai Market

Chai Market at 2133 7th Avenue South is applying to sell beer and wine. This item opens a public hearing where neighbors and interested parties can comment on the application.

AL Discount Enterprise: Class II liquor license for 31st Ave. location

City Council considers allowing AL Discount Enterprise LLC to operate a lounge retail liquor store at 2616-31st Avenue North. Public hearing on the license application.

Special Events License approved for Birmingham Artwalk Sept 9–10

Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. gets permission to close streets from Morris Avenue to 2nd Avenue North (21st to 25th Street North) for a two-day arts festival September 9–10. Residents and commuters in that corridor should expect traffic disruptions.

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on properties

City will clear nuisances from blighted properties and charge cleanup costs to owners as property liens. Homeowners could see claims filed against their deeds if they don't pay.

Special assessments for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Assessments are tied to 2015 council declaration of dangerous vegetation.

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

City imposes cost recovery charges on property owners for weed removal on neglected land. Owners who don't maintain their property will receive bills for abatement work.

Weed abatement: City assesses cost recovery against blighted properties

City clears dangerous or overgrown weeds from abandoned parcels, then bills property owners for the cleanup cost. This decision determines which properties get assessed and how much owners owe.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. Owners will receive a bill that becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

City imposes cost of weed removal on property owners who failed to clear dangerous vegetation. Property owners will receive a bill for abatement work already completed.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face a special assessment to recover costs of removing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts are not fully specified in the agenda item.

Weed abatement special assessment levied on blighted properties

City collects costs to clear overgrown, dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected properties; owners may face tax liens if assessments aren't paid.

Special weed abatement assessment: properties in violation

Property owners may face liens or added costs if their land has noxious weeds. This item sets the special assessment amounts.

Weed abatement: city pursues special assessments on blighted properties

Property owners may face assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. This enforces blight remediation requirements established in 2014.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face special tax bills to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments may result in liens or foreclosure.

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from neglected land. Assessment details and affected addresses will be available at the hearing.

Council levies weed-abatement costs on blighted properties

Property owners assessed for clearing noxious weeds; charges may increase tax bills or trigger liens on affected parcels.

Weed abatement special assessments on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered weed removal on their lots. This follows a 2015 council declaration targeting noxious weeds on blighted properties.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts are not yet available in this notice.

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners may face costs to clear noxious weeds under a 2014 council order; the city is formalizing the assessment and hearing claims from affected residents.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City will levy a special assessment on property owners to recover costs of clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Property owners may face added fees on their tax bills.

Special weed-abatement assessment for blighted properties

City enforces weed-abatement orders on neglected parcels and bills property owners for cleanup costs. Affected owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Special weed abatement assessment: properties flagged for cleanup

City will levy costs against blighted properties to cover noxious weed removal. Property owners will receive bills for abatement work ordered under a 2013 council decision.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Unpaid abatement costs become a lien on the property.

Weed abatement: special assessments against property owners

City bills property owners for costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face assessment charges for city-ordered weed removal on their parcels. Unpaid assessments may result in liens or foreclosure.

City accepts $10K state grant for historic preservation

Birmingham receives matching grant funds from the Alabama Historical Commission to support historic preservation work. The city must match the $10,000 grant amount.

City enters traffic signal maintenance pact with Alabama DOT

This agreement ensures coordinated upkeep of traffic signals and lighting on state roads running through Birmingham, keeping intersections safe and reliable for commuters and residents.

City adopts 2015-2016 county pay and job-classification survey

Adoption of the Personnel Board's annual survey establishes the city's official compensation benchmarks and job classifications for city employees.

Sales tax assessment: $1,109.52 against Xtensions4u

City assesses back sales taxes owed by hair extensions business for May 2015–April 2016. This corrects tax collection shortfall from that period.

Sales tax assessment: $3,028.72 against Sneaker Lounge LLC

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local business for prior periods. This is a routine tax enforcement action.

City assesses $6,327 sales tax against Glory Bo

The city is collecting back taxes from the business and its owners. This is a routine enforcement action to recover unpaid sales taxes owed to the city.

City assesses $9,859 sales tax against What's on 2nd LLC

Business owner Steven C. Gilmer and What's on 2nd LLC face a tax assessment for unpaid sales tax collections. The city is enforcing compliance with tax collection obligations for the periods specified.

City assesses $11,790.53 in unpaid sales tax against Gabriellas owner

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from Michael Glenn, who operated Gabriellas, for a 3-year period ending in 2016. This enforcement action ensures tax revenue reaches the city rather than remaining unpaid.

1200 Seattle Street declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures reduces blight and potential safety hazards in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3172 30th Court North

Unsafe or blighted properties hurt neighborhood safety and property values. This building is being demolished to clear a public hazard.

Council declares building at 3172 30th Court unsafe; orders demolition

Unsafe structure will be torn down, removing a blighted property and public hazard from the neighborhood. Clears the parcel for potential future development or community use.

Unsafe building demolished: 3521 39th Place North

City will demolish a condemned building in your neighborhood. Clears a public safety hazard and blighted property off the street.

City demolishes unsafe structure at 810 39th Street North

Blighted building at 810 39th Street North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The property will be demolished to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3032–33rd Court North

Unsafe or blighted property in your neighborhood will be removed. This action clears tax-delinquent and deteriorated sites to prevent safety hazards and open land for recovery.

City declares 604 5th Street North unsafe; building slated for demolition

City is removing a blighted structure from your neighborhood and eliminating a safety hazard. The property at 604 5th Street North will be demolished after approval.

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 1629 Mims Street

Property declared a public nuisance and unsafe; city will demolish the structure. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1612 Mims Street ordered demolished

City will remove a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for redevelopment or reuse.

City to demolish unsafe building at 1329 Alabama Avenue

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 6619 4th Court North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight and safety risk from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6028 3rd Avenue North

Blighted property cleared to improve neighborhood safety and open up land for redevelopment or community use.

Unsafe building at 6214 4th Court North ordered demolished

City declares this property unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1427 19th St

Unsafe structure at Ensley Court North marked for removal. Eliminates hazard and blight from neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1004 17th Way SW

Property at 1004 17th Way SW will be torn down as a safety hazard and public nuisance. Removal clears blight from the neighborhood.

City declares 716 Rev Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd unsafe; orders demolition

Building at this address will be torn down after city determines it's unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 923 39th St N

Blighted structure at 923 39th Street North is being torn down to eliminate a public safety hazard and nuisance in the neighborhood. Removes a site that may attract crime or pose structural dangers to residents nearby.

Unsafe building at 2301 Beulah Ave ordered for demolition

City removes a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood, clearing one blighted property.

Unsafe building at 223 81st Street South ordered demolished

This blighted property has been declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes a dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6615 Division Ave

Building condemned as unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood. Clears the parcel for future reuse or stabilization.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6441 3rd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 623-11th Court West unsafe, orders demolition

Property at 623-11th Court West will be demolished as unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2323 Avenue H ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and frees the parcel for potential redevelopment or stabilization efforts.

City recovers $15,196 demolition cost from Pratt City property

Property owner at 904 Avenue E is being charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

City recovers $4,982 demolition cost from unsafe building at 1410 Avenue I

Ensley property owner will pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien on the property, clearing the way for land recovery and neighborhood improvement.

Property owner charged $5,041 for unsafe building demolition

City will bill the property owner at 1500 24th Street S.W. for demolition costs of an unsafe structure—a common mechanism to recover public safety spending on blighted properties.

Special assessment: $2,509 demolition cost billed to 316 Omega Street

Property owner at 316 Omega Street will be assessed $2,509.08 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This shifts demolition expense directly to the property holder.

City assesses $4,270 demolition cost to Sherman Heights duplex owner

Property owner at 425-427 Oakmont Street must pay the city's demolition bill for an unsafe building. The special assessment covers the full cost of tearing down the structure.

Special assessment: $4,748.96 for demolition at 1301 10th Street

Pratt City property owner will be charged $4,748.96 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building.

Property owner billed $2,595.88 for demolition of unsafe building

City completed demolition of an unsafe structure at 4813 – 30th Street North and is billing the property owner for the cost. Property owners may receive similar bills if the city remediates blight on their land.

Special assessment: $5,209 demolition cost for 1707 26th St, Ensley

Property owner at 1707 26th Street will be charged $5,209 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

Special assessment charged for unsafe building demolition at 1026 19th St SW

Property owner at 1026 19th Street S.W. will be charged $2,069.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

Property owner charged $10,212 for demolition at 914 1st St, Pratt City

The city is billing the property owner for tearing down an unsafe apartment building. Demolition costs are now a lien against the property, which could affect its sale or future use.

City recovers $3,214 demolition cost from Sherman Heights property owner

Property owner at 348 Irving Street will be charged $3,214.40 to repay the city for demolishing an unsafe building. This cost recovery mechanism helps hold owners accountable for blighted properties.

Special assessment: $4,722 demolition cost for 1321–47th Street

Property owner at 1321–47th Street (Belview Heights) will be billed $4,722.42 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Pratt City: $10,197 demolition charge assessed to 912 1st Street

Property owner at 912 1st Street (Apartments A-H) will be billed $10,197 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

City assesses $4,632 demolition cost to 804 4th Ave W property owner

Property owner at 804 4th Avenue West now owes $4,632.20 to reimburse the city for tearing down an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special charge against the property.

Demolition bill: $3,527 special assessment on 1040 Alabama Ave S.W.

Property owner at 1040 Alabama Avenue S.W. will be charged $3,527.16 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Pratt City demolition: $10,166 special assessment for unsafe building

Property owner at 912–916 1st Street will be billed $10,166 for demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a lien against the property if unpaid.

Special assessment: $7,273 demolition cost at 213 53rd St N

Property owner at 213 53rd Street North will be billed $7,273.42 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

City assesses $8,832 demolition cost to owner of 8408 4th Ave N

Property owner at 8408 4th Avenue North will be billed $8,831.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

City recovers demolition costs from 2708 Burrell Street property

The property owner will be assessed $3,183.40 to repay the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This keeps demolition expenses from falling on taxpayers citywide.

Demolition cost bill for unsafe building at 5113 Davis Street

Property owner receives $2,397.25 bill for city demolition of an unsafe structure. Special assessment against the Davis Street property covers the full cost of removal.

Special assessment: $2,049 for demolition at 1224A/1228 Brighton Road

Property owner at Brighton Road and Green Acres must pay a special tax of $2,049.16 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This shifts the demolition expense from the city's general budget to the property owner.

Demolition bill for unsafe building: 3036 33rd Place North, $2,740

Property owner at 3036 33rd Place North will be billed $2,740.40 for city demolition of an unsafe building. Owners can be charged for removal costs when structures pose public safety risks.

Special assessment: $3,834 demolition cost at 345-47 15th Ave N

Property owner at 345-47 15th Avenue North will be charged $3,834.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their duplex. This is a final bill for work already completed.

City assesses $3,050 against 124 16th Ave. North for demolition costs

Property owner will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

Property owner billed $6,197.60 for demolition of unsafe garage apartment

Owner of 4240 Jackson Street will pay a special assessment to recover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on the property. Similar demolition charges may apply to other property owners with condemned buildings.

Special assessment: $4,401.92 for demolition of unsafe building at 3901 36th Ave

Property owner receives bill for demolition costs the city incurred removing an unsafe structure. Payment is due as a special tax assessment against the parcel.

City recoups $4,525.76 demolition cost from blighted property owner

City demolishes unsafe structures and bills the property owner for the cost. This demolition at 1806 14th Avenue North is complete; the owner now owes $4,525.76 in special assessment taxes.

City bills owner $2,668 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 3809 34th Avenue North will be charged for removal of an unsafe structure. This cost will appear as a special tax assessment on the property.

Special assessment: $5,416 demolition cost at 2329 35th Ave N

Property owner at 2329 35th Avenue North will be billed $5,416.28 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Demolition cost recovery: $8,865.80 assessed to 1338 33rd St N

Property owner at 1338 33rd Street North will be billed $8,865.80 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Unsafe duplex demolished; owner charged $3,231 assessment

City removed a blighted building at 2909 22nd Street North and is billing the property owner for demolition costs—a recovery tool to incentivize property maintenance.

Property owner billed $2,709.56 for demolition of unsafe building in Wylam

Property owner at 3751 4th Avenue gets charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure; the assessment is now a lien on the property.

City seeks $5,490 from Ensley property owner for building demolition

Property owner at 1009 14th Street will be charged $5,490.12 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

City charges property owner $9,149 for demolition at 1612 Avenue I

Owner of unsafe building in Ensley receives bill for demolition costs. Special assessment added to property tax bill.

Special assessment: $3,700 demolition cost at 400 Helfin Avenue West

Property owner at 400 Helfin Avenue West will be charged $3,699.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $4,534 blight demo at 704 6th Way

Property owner at 704 6th Way in Pratt City will be charged $4,534 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

City assesses $4,026 demolition cost to 1608 17th Street North

Owner of the unsafe building at 1608 17th Street North will be charged $4,026.27 to cover the city's demolition costs. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

City assesses $3,890 demolition cost to 1504 13th Ave. N property owner

Property owner at 1504 13th Avenue North will be billed $3,890.05 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Special assessment: $3,369.92 for demolition at 1131 12th Court North

Property owner will receive a special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The assessment is final.

Property owner billed $6,892 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures to reduce blight and safety hazards; cost is passed to the property owner via special assessment at 1522 17th Street North.

Special assessment: $4,918 demolition cost at 1621 13th Court North

Property owner at 1621 13th Court North will be billed $4,918 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. This cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Property owner charged $5,801 for demolition at 906 6th Avenue West

City demolishes unsafe building and passes cost to property owner. Special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

City awards $14,680 jail panel repair contract to SimplexGrinnell

Lowest competitive bid for critical jail infrastructure repairs. Ensures facility systems remain operational.

City awards ballistic-plate contract to Blaising Fire & Water

Police and fire personnel get protective equipment through competitive bidding. One-year deal with Blaising Fire & Water, Inc.

City awards ballistic helmet contract to Blue Line Innovations

Police and public safety officers will be equipped with protective gear meeting city safety standards. Contract locks in pricing through the award period.

Council awards $255K contract to Longleaf Management

City spending $255,114 on services from Longleaf Management via no-bid contract. Details on the contract purpose and scope are not provided in the item title.

City awards $11,782 contract to Brannon Electric Motor

Vendor payment for electric motor services under a no-bid procurement. Citizens should see who gets city contracts and what they cost.

Council awards $49,328 contract to Whatley Builders for public works

City spends $49,328 on public works maintenance or repairs through Whatley Builders and Plumbing.

City awards demolition contract to Tomlin Excavating Co.

Removes blighted commercial buildings from neighborhoods. Costs and specific properties are listed in city purchasing files.

Council awards demolition contract to Construction Plus, LLC

City approves competitive contract for demolition of commercial structures. Addresses blight and prepares sites for redevelopment or recovery.

CONSENT ITEM 132. A Resolution rescinded Resolution No. 1238-16 adopted by the Council July 12, 2016 due to a clerical error in the Project Code.

City pays Westervelt $22,470 for stream/wetland mitigation credits

Environmental compliance cost for 2nd Street Extension Project. Payment covers required stream and wetland mitigation credits under permit SAM-2016-00430-JMT.

City approves 1-year SUV purchase contract with Stivers Ford

Police and city departments will get new sport utility vehicles through this annual purchasing agreement. Provides standard and law-enforcement-grade SUVs as operational needs require.

City pays $500 for catering at Druid Hills Neighborhood Fun Day

Yarbrough Companies received payment for food service at a June 2016 neighborhood community event in Druid Hills.

City spends $47,788 on ads with Birmingham Times Media

Public funds support a local media outlet's operations. Citizens should know how advertising dollars are spent and with which vendors.

City commits $71,850 to Connection Media for advertising services

Birmingham is spending public funds on a one-year sole-source advertising contract with a local vendor. The city will use these ads to promote municipal services and initiatives to residents.

Council approves expense account reimbursement for Councilor Roberson

Councilor James Roberson's official expenses are approved for payment from city funds. Routine expense reimbursements for elected officials are tracked on the consent agenda.

City declares 415 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners have 10 days to cut weeds or face city abatement and liens. Affects hundreds of residential and commercial parcels across Birmingham.

City declares 415 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners have 10 days to cut weeds or face city abatement and liens. Affects hundreds of residential and commercial parcels across Birmingham.

CONSENT ITEM 56. [WITHDRAWN PER P.E.P.] A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1312 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by