Regular City Council Meeting

City commits $75K state grant to 19th Street improvements (I-59 to Tuxedo)

State grant funds road work on 19th Street between I-59 and Tuxedo Junction, a major corridor. Project details including timeline and scope will be determined by ALDOT.

Woodlawn streetscape improvements funded with $199.5K state grant

Birmingham receives $199,509 in state grant funding for Phase I of sidewalk, lighting, and landscaping improvements in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The upgrades will enhance pedestrian safety and neighborhood appearance.

$445K redirected to Morris Avenue streetscape improvements

City is reallocating capital funds to upgrade Morris Avenue with new pavement, sidewalks, or streetscape work. This shifts money from three other projects (Coalburg Road, Hope VI Infrastructure, and broader streetscape work).

Right-of-way permit: Jerome Tucker installs 7 groundwater monitoring wells

Private citizen gains temporary access to city streets to monitor groundwater conditions. Allows specialized environmental work on public property without blocking traffic or infrastructure.

ITEM 32. A Resolution requesting that the Mayor authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect two (2) signs "In Memory of Mr. Calvin Sturgeon, Sr." in the 3100 Block of Alemeda Avenue S.W., in the Germania Park Neighborhood. (Submitted by Counci

City approves employee advance payment accounts

Establishes how city employees can access advance salary or expense reimbursement funds from the general budget.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Employee advance accounts let city workers cover approved job expenses upfront and get reimbursed later. This keeps essential services running smoothly.

ITEM 58. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 506-16, adopted by the Council March 29, 2016, requesting that the Mayor authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign on Cleburn Avenue Southwest, 35211 "In Honor of Pastor Rev. Dr. Gregory C

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for job-related expenses before submitting receipts, streamlining reimbursement processes for travel, training, and other authorized costs.

City approves $1,064 travel reimbursement for communications director

April Odom, Director of Communication at the Office of the Mayor, is reimbursed for travel to Washington, D.C. on April 7-8, 2016. This is a routine budget item for staff travel expenses.

City approves $1,030.74 in travel costs for Nicole Collins

CPR Officer Nicole Collins attended a national conference in Miami (May 24–26, 2016) at city expense. The amount is modest but shows how city funds support staff professional development.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval keeps city operations running.

Council approves expense accounts for city employees

Reimburses employees for work-related costs from the general fund. Routine payroll-adjacent spending.

Council reallocates $25K from District 9 PIC fund

$25,000 shifts from District 9 neighborhood improvement funds to a capital account, potentially affecting local project spending in that district.

Towing license approved for Big Ed's Wrecker & Storage

Smith and Campbell can now operate a wrecker service at 920 14th Place S.W., providing vehicle towing and immobilization in the area.

City funds Birmingham Business Alliance $137,975/year for 5-year term

City commits over $680,000 in general-fund spending to the Business Alliance over five years. The sole-source agreement bypasses competitive bidding, so the council is trusting this vendor without comparing alternatives.

City acquires 7 school board parcels in real estate swap

City gains control of seven properties formerly held by the Board of Education, potentially unlocking land for redevelopment, public use, or blight remediation. Details on location and intended use will shape neighborhood impact.

City establishes formula for councilor salaries

Replaces ad-hoc pay decisions with a transparent, automatic formula for council member compensation. Affects how much your elected representatives earn and how future raises are determined.

Memorial signs honor Joseph Hollis on Red Lane Road

City installs two commemorative signs in the Roebuck neighborhood to honor Joseph Hollis's memory and legacy in the community.

Two memorial signs approved for Cheek Road

City will install two signs honoring Eli Brown Jr. on Cheek Road in the Fairmont neighborhood.

City approves memorial signs for Wilkerson Giles Finch on Cheek Road

Two commemorative signs will be erected in the Fairmont Neighborhood to honor Wilkerson Giles Finch. The city recognizes individuals through public memorial signage.

City approves Phase II of park bond projects

Phase II of the park bond projects moves forward, funding improvements to Birmingham's parks and recreation facilities. Specifics on which parks will be upgraded and total investment amount were not provided in the agenda materials.

Council reimburses Councilor Hoyt $1,076 travel expense

Councilor Hoyt attended an environmental conference November 16-18, 2015 using city funds. This is routine reimbursement for official business travel.

Council approves $481 expense reimbursement to Kamilah Gray

City reimburses Committee Assistant Kamilah Gray for work-related travel to Atlanta, February 17–19.

Council approves $1,191 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker's travel and meal expenses for April 7–8, 2016 conference attendance in Washington, D.C. are reimbursed from city funds.

Approves $2,565 expense reimbursement for Public Information Officer

City reimburses Chiara Morrow (Public Information Officer) for travel and meal expenses from April 13–17, 2016. These routine expense approvals ensure taxpayer dollars are tracked and documented.

Mayor approved to hire Handprint Government Affairs for federal lobbying

City will pay an external firm to lobby federal lawmakers on behalf of Birmingham. This affects how the city pursues federal funding and policy priorities.

Mayor vetoes Master Solutions LLC contract approved by Council

The Mayor blocked a contract the Council approved in March 2016 with Master Solutions LLC. Without details on what services or obligations the contract covered, the veto's impact is unclear—but the Council can override the veto if it chooses.