Birmingham City Council (M)

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

Downtown West Urban Renewal Plan: "Entrepreneurial District" becomes "Innovation

Rebrands Downtown West's Entrepreneurial District to Innovation District, signaling a strategic shift in the city's approach to economic development in that neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Downtown West

· Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Police gets $4,133 state grant for drug-trafficking enforcement

State funding supports law enforcement operations targeting drug trafficking in the region. No direct tax impact for residents.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: $24K

Capital budget amendment reallocates $44.6K from three projects

Three capital projects — Southern Museum of Flight, Fair Park Five Points West, and Oxmoor — lose combined funding of $44,577 in this fiscal year. The reallocated funds shift city priorities mid-budget cycle.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $14K

$13,975 shifted from Bessie Estell Park to Cooper Green for electrical work

Electrical improvements are coming to Cooper Green Park. Funds diverted from planned Bessie Estell Park work.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $50K

Capital budget amendment shifts $50K from park projects

The city is redirecting funds originally planned for park improvements in North Birmingham and Norwood. The $50,432 reallocation may delay or reduce planned maintenance or upgrades in those neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

Security alarm system approved for Evergreen Community Center

Evergreen Community Center gets a new security alarm system after competitive bidding. Tyco Integrated Security wins the contract for $9,906.79, improving safety at this public facility.

👥 Counterparty: Tyco Integrated Security, Irondale, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Evergreen Community Center

· Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $50K

Council awards $49,735 repair contract to Cross Building for Carver Theatre

City commits $49,735 to restore the Carver Theatre. This historic venue serves residents and the local arts community.

👥 Counterparty: Cross Building Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $24K

City pays $23,750 for NCAA track championship warmup facility

Bill Harris Arena hosts the NCAA Division I Track Championship; temporary warmup track rental and installation is a one-time event cost supporting the competition.

👥 Counterparty: Endhill Sports, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Bill Harris Arena

· Item number:Item #38 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: $37K

Council awards $37,271 emergency mitigation contract to CRM, LLC

Birmingham awards emergency mitigation work at Shepherd Center East Building to lowest competitive bidder CRM, LLC for $37,271.

👥 Counterparty: CRM, LLC, Austell Georgia 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Think Pink seeks solid waste permit

Think Pink, Inc. is applying for a permit to operate a solid waste facility at 2669 Coalburg Road. The hearing allows residents and neighbors to raise concerns about traffic, odor, safety, or environmental impacts near the facility.

👥 Counterparty: Think Pink, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 2669 Coalburg Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Minimum wage law takes effect March 1 instead of July 1

Birmingham's minimum wage increase moves up 4 months. Employers must comply starting March 1, 2016; workers see higher pay sooner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires PReMA Corp to find unlicensed businesses

City will pay PReMA Corp to identify businesses operating without proper licenses. Enforcement action against non-compliant businesses protects legitimate competitors and ensures public safety standards are met.

👥 Counterparty: Public Resource Management Alliance Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,471 expense reimbursement to Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker is reimbursed for travel and meal expenses from a January 2016 trip to Washington, D.C. These routine expense claims are part of public spending accountability.

👥 Counterparty: William Parker 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $959

Council reimburses Councilor Lundy $959.20 in travel expenses

Routine reimbursement for official travel by a City Council member. Citizens have a right to see how public funds support council operations.

👥 Counterparty: Marcus Lundy 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: District of Columbia

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,218.69 expense reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor William Parker receives reimbursement for February 2016 expenses. Public record of council spending.

👥 Counterparty: William Parker 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning hearing set: Office district rezoned to B-1 retail (March 8)

Property at this location would be allowed to host retail and commercial businesses instead of offices. Public hearing on March 8, 2016 gives residents a chance to weigh in on the change.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Zoning 📅 Public hearing: March 8, 2016

· Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning hearing set: Office district rezoned to B-1 retail (March 8)

Property at this location would be allowed to host retail and commercial businesses instead of offices. Public hearing on March 8, 2016 gives residents a chance to weigh in on the change.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Zoning 📅 Public hearing: March 8, 2016

· Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change hearing set: R-3 lot rezoned to B-1 commercial

A single-family residential lot is being rezoned to neighborhood commercial use. Public hearing on March 8, 2016 will determine if the zoning change is approved.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📅 Public hearing: 2016-03-08