Regular City Council Meeting

Mayor's Office gets $3,500 for marketing and economic development

Budget amendment adds $3,500 to the Mayor's Office for marketing and economic development work in fiscal year 2016.

City funds $5,200 for Graymont street lights

Graymont neighborhood gets public-funded street lighting for safer, better-lit streets in the public right of way.

City spends $700 on plants for Sun Valley neighborhood sign

Public funds improve the appearance and upkeep of a neighborhood landmark in Sun Valley.

Oxmoor Valley Community Center gets $150 sound system

Oxmoor special-tax funds support local community facilities. This purchase upgrades the center's audio equipment for events and programs.

City sets aside $100 for NA reminder texting service

Funds a communication tool that helps Narcotics Anonymous reach members with monthly meeting reminders, supporting local recovery outreach efforts.

City spends $191.76 on Lite calling post for neighborhood alerts

Neighborhood associations will use the service to send monthly text and call reminders to residents about community activities and safety initiatives.

City funds Gate City Love Fest with $500 grant

City allocates $500 to the Gate City Neighborhood Association for food and supplies at the 2016 Love Fest community event.

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City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3311 16th Ave N

Condemned structure at 3311 16th Avenue North will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and clears the path for future redevelopment.

City authorizes demolition of unsafe building at 409 Kappa Ave

Unsafe structures are removed from neighborhoods to prevent collapse, injury, or crime. This building will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance.

Building at 1821 Bessemer Road declared unsafe, ordered demolished

The city is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for reuse and improves neighborhood safety.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 628 27th Street S.W.

Blighted structure at 628 27th Street S.W. will be torn down, clearing a public safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 506 1st Street S.W.

The city will tear down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 1446 32nd St ordered demolished

City removes blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition helps stabilize the neighborhood and removes a potential liability.

City demolishes unsafe building at 928 6th Ave W; charges owner $9,229

Property owner at 928 6th Avenue West must pay $9,229.22 to cover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe structure. This is a direct charge against the property for public safety abatement.

Special assessment: $6,201.80 for demolition at 728 16th Ave W

Property owner at 728 16th Avenue West will receive a bill for $6,201.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Special assessments recover demolition expenses from property owners.

City charges property owner $8,398 for demolition of unsafe Ensley building

Owner of 920 22nd Street will be assessed $8,398 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. This recovers public spending on blight removal from the property owner.

City assesses $3,533 demolition cost to Central Park property owner

Property owner at 2116 - 48th Place will be billed $3,533 for city demolition of an unsafe building. This cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

Special assessment: property owner billed $4,923 for demolition at 415 Avenue D

The property owner must pay $4,923 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Council awards $20,296 art storage system contract to Patterson Pope

Birmingham Museum of Art gets new climate-controlled storage for its collection. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayers get best value.

Council approves inmate uniform contract with Uniforms Manufacturing

City will source prison uniforms through competitive bid for 13 months. Standard procurement for correctional operations.

Medical supplies contract awarded to Bound Tree Medical, 13 months

City secures emergency and routine medical supplies through competitive bid. Covers 13 months of on-demand purchases at pre-set unit prices.

City buys medical supplies from Ever Ready First Aid

Birmingham awards a one-year contract to stock emergency medical supplies across city operations. Ensures departments have supplies on hand when needed.

City awards medical supply contract to McKesson Medical Surgical

City commits to purchase medical and surgical supplies from McKesson at negotiated unit prices. This covers routine procurement for city operations and departments.

Medical supply contract awarded to Midwest Medical Supply Co.

City commits to purchasing medical supplies from Midwest Medical Supply Co. through competitive bidding. Details on pricing and term are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

City awards medical supplies contract to Nashville Medical & EMS

Competitive bid ensures emergency medical supplies are available at fair prices. Contract covers ongoing city EMS and emergency response needs.

Council awards medical supplies contract to QuadMed

City purchases medical supplies through competitive bid. Covers one year of unit-priced supplies needed across city operations.

City awards 1-year medical supplies contract to Henry Schein Inc.

City purchases medical supplies through competitive bid. Contract amount not disclosed in agenda.

Weed abatement assessment removed for 3425 38th Pl N

Property owner at 3425 38th Pl N is cleared of special weed-abatement charges after the city completed cleanup.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Taxpayer funds reimburse city staff for work-related costs like mileage, meals, and conference travel.

Approve employee advance expense accounts

City reimburses employees for out-of-pocket work expenses. This routine decision clears submitted expense claims from the general fund.

Approve advanced expense accounts for city employees

City employees receive advance payments for business expenses. This vote confirms those disbursements from the general fund are authorized.

City declares 35 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of these 35 properties must clear noxious weeds or face enforcement action. This targets blighted lots that create neighborhood safety and health hazards.