Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #6 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ 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 #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City enters sidewalk construction agreement with Alabama DOT

City accepts state grant funding to build or improve sidewalks, likely improving pedestrian access and safety in one or more neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Clairmont Avenue resurfacing project approved with state

Clairmont Avenue between Essex and Rockford roads will be resurfaced through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Transportation, improving road conditions for residents and commuters on this corridor.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Clairmont Avenue from Essex Road to Rockford Road

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds resurfacing of Five Mile Road, Lakeshore Parkway, Lomb Avenue

State of Alabama covers road repairs on five major corridors, improving safety and reducing potholes. Work timing and project scope pending.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

Bill Harris Arena: $12K annual agreement with state high school athletic associa

Birmingham's CrossPlex will host high school athletics competitions under a new facility use agreement, bringing events and activity to the arena while generating rental revenue.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama High Schools Athletic Association (AHSAA) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Bill Harris Arena

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $2K

City spends $1,585.80 on dumping signs and trash receptacles

Public property gets anti-dumping signage and trash receptacles to discourage illegal dumping and litter in neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $2K

City funds solar address signs to help Fire Department locate residents

Solar address signs make it easier for firefighters to quickly identify homes during emergencies, potentially saving lives in response to fires or medical crises. The city is spending $2,500 from general funds.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $500

City spends $500 for Five Points West Library summer youth and senior programs

Five Points West Library receives funding to expand youth and senior services this summer. The neighborhood investment supports programming for two key populations during peak summer months.

👥 Counterparty: Five Points West Library 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Five Points West

· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $350

City hires DJ for $350 in event services

Routine vendor payment for city event support. DJ services covered by city budget.

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

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100

City funds $100 calling post for Killough Springs neighbors

City spends $100 from general funds to help the Killough Springs Neighborhood Association buy a calling post to alert neighbors of neighborhood business and events.

👥 Counterparty: Killough Springs Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $314

City approves $314 payment to Birmingham Board of Education

City commits funds to support student programs or services through the school board.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2K for Tuxedo neighborhood entrance sign

Tuxedo neighborhood gets a new entrance sign marking the community boundary. Funded through neighborhood association sponsorship.

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

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

City declares 3812 35th Ave. North unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 3812 35th Avenue North will be demolished after city determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Property removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3812 - 35th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3429–38th Place North

Property identified as unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3429 - 38th Place North aka 3439 - 38th Place North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 420 Kappa Avenue

An abandoned or deteriorated building at 420 Kappa Avenue will be torn down to eliminate a public safety hazard and neighborhood blight. Demolition clears the path for the site's future redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 420 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham

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

City to demolish unsafe building at 220 Kappa Avenue

City will remove a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition helps stabilize the Kappa Avenue area and removes a blight concern.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 220 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 7125 66th Street South

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight from neighborhood. One structure affected.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7125 - 66th Street South, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7132 2nd Ave N

Building at 7132 2nd Avenue North declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7132 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1226 McMillon Ave ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces safety risks to residents nearby.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1226 McMillon Avenue, Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 1400 Avenue K

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and marked for removal. Clears blighted property from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1400 Avenue K aka 1404 Avenue K, Birmingham

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

1402 Avenue K ordered demolished as unsafe structure

City will demolish a condemned building on Avenue K to eliminate a public safety hazard and blight. Property removal helps stabilize neighborhoods and reduces code violations.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1402 Avenue K aka 1404 Avenue K, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1845 18th Street cleared for demolition

City will remove a property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1845 - 18th Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,326 demolition cost to 1837 Henry Crumpton Dr. owner

Property owner at 1837 Henry Crumpton Drive S.W. will be billed $2,326.02 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessments like this become a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1837 Henry Crumpton Drive S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 2232 Dawson Ave; property owner billed $4,458

Property owner at 2232 Dawson Avenue S.W. will receive a special assessment bill for $4,457.60 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Owners are responsible for demolition costs if the city must act.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2232 Dawson Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost charged to 6020 Alice Ave property: $4,074

City charges property owner for unsafe building demolition. Cost placed as special assessment against the parcel; owner must pay or it becomes tax debt.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6020 Alice Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost recovered: $2,792 special assessment on 241 21st St. S.W.

Property owner at 241 21st Street S.W. will be charged $2,792.16 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This recovers public funds spent on the demolition.

👥 Counterparty: Property owner at 241 - 21st Street S.W. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 241 - 21st Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment for demolition at 520 Cairo Avenue: $6,034.12

Property owner is assessed $6,034.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 520 Cairo Avenue. The owner must pay this amount or face liens on the property.

👥 Counterparty: Unknown property owner 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 520 Cairo Avenue and Shed, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,295 demolition cost at 3821 Park Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3821 Park Avenue S.W. will be charged $5,295.44 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3821 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,110.72 for demolition at 3905 Park Avenue S.W.

Owner of unsafe building at 3905 Park Avenue S.W. will be billed $3,110.72 for demolition costs. The property will be cleared of hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3905 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Demolition cost assessment: $7,236.64 charged to 3808 Park Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3808 Park Avenue S.W. will be billed $7,236.64 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3808 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers demolition costs from Fairview property owner

City assesses $3,194 against the property at 2913 31st Street West to recover cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Property owner is responsible for the bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2913 - 31st Street West Fairview, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Property owner charged $1,783 for building demolition at 4013 Gray Ave S.W.

Owner of the demolished property must pay the city's demolition cost through a special assessment. Unsafe building removal protects neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4013 Gray Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $1,783 demolition cost from 4009 Gray Ave S.W.

Unsafe building demolished; property owner charged the full cost. Sets a precedent for cost recovery on blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4009 Gray Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,193.28 for demolition at 3722 Willow Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3722 Willow Avenue S.W. will be billed $2,193.28 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This is a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3722 Willow Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Special assessment of $4,094 for demolition at 3724 Willow Ave S.W.

Property owner will be billed $4,094 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3724 Willow Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Special assessment: $3,878 demolition cost for 2036 Snavely Ave S.W.

Property owner at 2036 Snavely Avenue S.W. will be billed $3,878 for demolition of an unsafe building. The city recovers demolition costs through this special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2036 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,923 for demolition of unsafe building

Owner of 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W. must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure on the property. The $8,923 bill becomes a special assessment against the parcel.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost recovery: $6,473 charge against Taylor Street property

Property owner at 6025 Taylor Street will be billed $6,473.04 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This recovers public spending on the demolition through a special assessment on the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6025 Taylor Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City demolishes unsafe building at 6232 Handy Avenue, bills owner $2,369

Property owner will receive a special assessment of $2,369 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The bill creates a lien against the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6232 Handy Avenue

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $2,203 demolition cost from unsafe building at 2340 18th Pl SW

Property owner at 2340 18th Place S.W. will be billed $2,203.04 for demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2340 - 18th Place S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,765 demolition cost from property owner at 1308 15th Pl. SW

Birmingham demolished an unsafe building and is charging the property owner $3,765 to recover the cost. This protects the neighborhood from blight and holds owners accountable for unsafe structures.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1308 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Demolition bill: Property at 2912 Dowell Ave S.W. assessed $3,211.52

City charged property owner $3,211.52 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building. Owners who don't pay face liens on their property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2912 Dowell Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $13,192 for demolition at 740 29th St. S.W.

Property owner at 740 29th Street S.W. will be billed $13,192 for city-ordered demolition of an unsafe building. This cost becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 740 - 29th Street S.W. (Front), Birmingham

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

City assesses $1,822 demolition cost to 740 29th St S.W.

Property owner at 740 29th Street S.W. is charged $1,822.40 for city-ordered demolition of an unsafe building. The bill becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 740 - 29th Street S.W. (Rear), Birmingham

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

Property owner charged $3,696 for demolition of unsafe building at 1936 Saint Ch

Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when the city tears down unsafe structures on their land. This charge locks a lien to the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1936 Saint Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,094 bill for demolition at 3009 Snavely Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3009 Snavely Ave S.W. will be billed $11,094.32 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3009 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Property owner charged $1,578 for unsafe building demolition

Owner of 2232 Dawson Avenue S.W. will be assessed $1,578.40 to cover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2232 Dawson Avenue S.W. and Rear, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued to Ephriam Edwards

Property owner gains permission to repair a condemned house and restore it to habitable condition, clearing the way for either occupancy or sale.

👥 Counterparty: Ephriam Edwards 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Advantage Waste contract for portable toilets

Establishes ongoing portable toilet service for city events and facilities. Contract runs one year with month-to-month renewal option.

👥 Counterparty: Advantage Waste, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #63 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #75 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $15K

Council appoints Put It In Print for District 1 outreach, $14,752

Councilor Scales' office will hire a Germantown media firm to handle community outreach in District 1. Spending from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Put It In Print Graphics & Media LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appointment executive 📍 Location: Germantown, Maryland

· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

City spends $2,000 on 50-inch TV with sound system

General fund dollars go toward office or facility equipment. Routine capital purchase on consent.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution