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

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

7th Avenue South streetscape improvements via state grant

Council approves a partnership with Alabama Department of Transportation to fund streetscape improvements on 7th Avenue South, enhancing sidewalks, pedestrian safety, and neighborhood aesthetics.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 7th Avenue South

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

Fund Neighborhood Association attendance at Keep Birmingham Beautiful meeting

Supports community participation in the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission's July 14 meeting by covering costs for Neighborhood Association members to attend.

👥 Counterparty: Neighborhood Associations 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

City approves $500 goods/services agreement with Board of Education

City commits $500 from the general fund to provide unspecified goods or services for Birmingham City Schools students.

👥 Counterparty: Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $450

City pays Jackson Entertainment $450 for DJ services

Routine vendor payment for DJ services at a City event. Appears on consent agenda for expedited approval.

👥 Counterparty: Jackson Entertainment 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $1K

City funds $1K dedication for Arlington West End Walking Trail

Arlington West End neighborhood gets public investment in a new walking trail, improving neighborhood walkability and recreation access.

👥 Counterparty: Arlington West End Neighborhood Association 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Proclamation

· Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $500

City hires Yarbrough Companies for $500 event catering

Druid Hills neighborhood gets catering support for community event. Routine vendor spending on general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Yarbrough Companies, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Druid Hills

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,860 sales tax liability against AZ3, Inc. (BCBG)

BCBG operators owe the city back sales taxes from November 2015. This assessment resolves a tax collection dispute and ensures proper remittance of local revenue.

👥 Counterparty: AZ3, Inc. and Max Azria 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $37K

City assesses $36,675 sales tax penalty against Gulf States Restaurant Managemen

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a restaurant management company and related individuals. This resolves a tax collection issue and replenishes city revenue.

👥 Counterparty: Gulf States Restaurant Management LLC and R. Decker and M. Decker and P. Decker and W. Decker and C. Decker 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $149K

City assesses $148,603 sales tax debt against Lotus Boutique

Lotus Boutique owner owes the city $148,603 in uncollected sales taxes. This assessment means the business is liable for back taxes owed to residents' city services.

👥 Counterparty: Lotus Stores, Inc. and Lalonie D. Farnell doing business as Lotus Boutique 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves demolition of unsafe building at 1021 Erie Street

Removal of a condemned structure clears a blight and public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1021 Erie Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 933 4th Court West

Unsafe structure at 933 4th Court West will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 933 - 4th Court West, Birmingham

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

City to demolish blighted building at 2301 Eufaula Avenue

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and clear the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2301 Eufaula Avenue, Birmingham

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

City declares 1419 30th Street South unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 1419 30th Street South will be demolished after city found it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1419 - 30th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $10,842 demolition cost billed to 329 Beta Street owner

Property owner at 329 Beta Street will be billed $10,842 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This is a demolition recovery charge that becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 329 Beta Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Demolition cost assessed against 420 Delta Street South property: $12,114.80

Property owner at 420 Delta Street South must pay the city $12,114.80 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 420 Delta Street South and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost lien: $5,307 assessed on 316 St. Charles Ave

Property owner at 316 St. Charles Avenue S.W. faces a special tax assessment to recover the city's $5,307 demolition cost for an unsafe building. This lien could affect the property's title or sale.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 316 St. Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City bills property owner $1,978.56 for building demolition at 121 Kappa

Property owner at 121 Kappa Avenue is assessed the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property and can affect its sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 121 Kappa Avenue aka 123 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $4,875 for demolition of unsafe building at 713-30th S

Property owner at 713-30th Street S.W. must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The $4,875.20 charge will be assessed as a special tax against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 713 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,103.60 for unsafe building demolition

Owner of 1604 Cleveland Avenue S.W. will be billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien on the property and must be paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1604 Cleveland Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $17K

Demolition cost bill: $17,363.24 against 1134 Princeton Avenue

Property owner at 1134 Princeton Avenue will be billed $17,363.24 for the city's cost to demolish the unsafe building. The cost is charged as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1134 Princeton Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $9K

City bills property owner $9,357 for demolition at 916 Hibernian Street

Unsafe building torn down; owner charged for demolition cost. Property will be assessed the full bill unless paid or appealed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 916 Hibernian Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,935 demolition cost to property owner at 1025 18th St. S.W.

Property owner at 1025 18th St. S.W. must pay $7,935.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1025 - 18th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $28K

City awards $28,371 culvert drainage contract to Global Management Group

Drainage improvements on 32nd Avenue North will reduce flooding and improve stormwater management in the area. Work is expected to begin following contract execution.

👥 Counterparty: Global Management Group, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 32nd Avenue North

· Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $11K

Security cameras approved for East Pinson Valley Recreation Center

City funds $11,150 camera system to improve safety monitoring at recreation center serving east Birmingham residents.

👥 Counterparty: ShopTFox.com 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: East Pinson Valley Recreation Center

· Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $10K

Fire Station 27 parking expansion awarded to Splawn Construction for $10,500

Accessible parking space added at Fire Station 27 improves compliance and access for people with disabilities visiting or using the facility.

👥 Counterparty: Splawn Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Jail food services contract awarded to ABL Management for 3 years

City commits to food services for Birmingham Jail through competitive bid process. Quality and cost of inmate meals affect detention facility operations and incarcerated individuals' basic needs.

👥 Counterparty: ABL Management, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be reimbursed promptly for job costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. The itemized accounts show how public money is spent on employee operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw advance funds against future expenses. Routine payroll and expense management for city operations.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced employee expense accounts

This allows city employees to be reimbursed for work-related expenses they've paid out-of-pocket, such as travel or supplies, funded from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council Discretionary Fund: Grants to unspecified organizations

City Council will distribute public money from its discretionary fund to various organizations. Details of which groups receive funding and how much are not provided in this agenda item.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #46 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

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

City spending $9,500 in public funds on the Magic City Classic Experience 2015 event through Cumulus-Birmingham, a media company.

👥 Counterparty: Cumulus-Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution