Regular City Council Meeting

Budget amendment: $543,750 for Strada Bus Rapid Transit design

City commits $543,750 from property sale proceeds toward professional fees for the Strada Bus Rapid Transit project, moving the transit system closer to implementation.

City accepts $346,903 federal justice grant from DOJ

Birmingham secures federal funding to support criminal justice and public safety programs. The grant requires council approval before the city can submit the application and receive the funds.

Council awards $25,927 sidewalk contract to C.P. Construction

City will improve 18th Street sidewalks in Ensley through competitive bid process. C.P. Construction's bid was lowest among proposals received.

Council approves $5,497 travel reimbursement for economic development director

City pays back Lisa Cooper, the Director of Economic Development, for a June–July trip to Liverpool, United Kingdom representing Birmingham's interests.

Council approves $2,287 travel expenses for economic development director

City reimburses Lisa Cooper for official travel to Orange Beach (July 23-27). This is a routine expense-reimbursement decision on the consent agenda.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Taxpayer funds reimburse city staff for work-related costs. Itemized expense accounts are public spending decisions citizens deserve to see.

City declares 291 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

This opens the door for the city to clean up or demolish severely neglected vacant properties. Owners will be notified and given time to act before enforcement begins—keeping neighborhoods safer and property values stable.

Zoning change: parcel rezoned from heavy to light industrial

Changes what industrial uses are allowed on a property filed by Todd Wilson. Rezoning from M-3 (heavy industrial) to M-1 (light industrial) may affect neighboring properties and future development potential.

Technical Code amendments: inspection rules for occupancy permits

Changes to building inspection and certificate-of-occupancy requirements may affect timelines for new construction, renovations, and occupancy approvals in Birmingham.

Birmingham Derby Club seeks liquor license for lounge at 2404 Derby Way

Public hearing on a new liquor license application for a lounge in your neighborhood. Council will decide whether to approve the license based on community input.

City pays Cumulus-Birmingham $9,500 for Magic City Classic Experience event

Funds support the Magic City Classic Experience, a community event. Spending comes from the general fund budget.

General Fund budget: $45.5K moved to Fund 10

Shifts $45,500 from Mayor's youth services budget to another city fund. The reason for the transfer is not stated in the agenda item.

City sells Wood Station property to Cottages LLC for $2,530

City transfers Wood Station land to private developer Cottages at Wood Station, LLC. This opens the parcel for private development.

City sells property to Cottages at Wood Station for $3,929.27

City-owned land at Lots 0010, Block 0003 transfers to private developer Cottages at Wood Station. Property sale removes land from public inventory and may enable residential or mixed-use development.

City sells lot to Cottages at Wood Station, LLC for $4,730

City property at Lots 0009, Block 0003 transfers to private developer. This frees up municipal land and generates revenue that can be reinvested in public services.

ITEM 12. An Ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 15-9, adopted by the Council January 27, 2015. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President Austin)

City approves sole-source lighting lease with Alabama Power

This multi-year equipment and energy lease locks in the city's electric service costs for street and facility lighting. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Mayor authorized to sign Trane energy-savings contract

City pursues guaranteed energy cost reductions through efficiency upgrades; contract terms and annual savings amount not disclosed in agenda.

Fire Station No. 8 emergency closure announced

Fire and Rescue Chief declared an emergency closure of Fire Station No. 8, affecting response times and coverage in that service area. Details on cause and timeline are expected.

Council sets aside $3M for Firestation 8 construction

Council commits $3 million in capital funding to build or upgrade Firestation 8, improving emergency response capacity in the area served by that station.

City pays DiBella Entertainment $30K to promote boxing at Legacy Arena

City commits $30,000 in general funds to hire DiBella Entertainment as the exclusive promoter for upcoming boxing events at Legacy Arena. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding.

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1031 Tuscaloosa Avenue

Property owner can now repair and potentially rehabilitate a condemned building in the neighborhood. Move signals progress on addressing blight at this location.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2121 47th Street West

Property owner King Fells can now proceed with repairs on a condemned building. Completing rehabilitation work is a step toward returning the property to usable condition and removing blight from the neighborhood.

City approves $423.68 expense reimbursement to Mayor's Administrative Assistant

Reimburses Bacarra Mauldin for travel costs to New York, June 4–8, 2016, related to Mayor's Office business.