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council Birmingham · Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
71
54 consent · 17 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$4.3M
26 items with amounts

Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered the Mayor's proposed General Fund and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, and voted to schedule a public hearing in Council Chambers for community input on those budgets. The council also took up a $1.5 million reallocation within the FY2025 budget from Capital Projects consulting fees to Non-Departmental accounts, authorized an emergency asbestos abatement contract with Steadfast Resources, LLC at the former F.D. McArthur property (1700 25th Street North), approved a $445,241.74 change order with South Dade Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for the 25th Street North Infrastructure Improvements project, appropriated $250,000 in ADECA grant funds for City Walk maintenance, and considered a show cause hearing on revoking the business license for Happy Hour Hangout at 2417 Avenue C. The council also weighed a funding agreement with Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, board nominations, a junk dealer's license hearing for IQAP d/b/a EZ Pull N Pay, and a June 10 public hearing on vacating approximately 26,875 square feet of public right-of-way. The council additionally handled 24 routine budget items, 10 public safety matters, 4 public works items, 4 contracts, 2 licensing items, and 3 other miscellaneous items.

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Business

Regular Agenda (17)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Elder Wendell Brantley, Associate Pastor, More Than Conquerors Faith Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: INVOCATION: Elder Wendell Brantley, Associate Pastor, More Than Conquerors Faith Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: February 4, 2025 - May 13, 2025
· Item number:Item #6 Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor presents General Fund and Capital Budget for FY 2025–2026

Council will debate how the city spends taxpayer money on services, infrastructure, and operations over the next two years. This presentation kicks off the budget process.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council schedules hearing on Mayor's proposed budget

Your chance to weigh in on how the city spends tax dollars. Budget hearings are where residents can voice concerns about priorities, from schools and parks to police and services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Council Chambers
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Junk dealer license sought for 17th Street West site

A business seeks approval to operate a junkyard at 2–17th Street West in Birmingham. The city will hold a public hearing so residents and interested parties can comment on the operation.

Counterparty: IQAP d/b/a EZ Pull N Pay Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2 - 17th Street West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets hearing to revoke Happy Hour Hangout license

The bar/restaurant at 2417 Avenue C faces potential closure if the Council votes to revoke its business license at a public hearing. Residents and business owners can speak for or against the action.

Counterparty: Happy Hour Hangout Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2417 Avenue C, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
· Item number:Item #66 Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets June 10 hearing on right-of-way vacation

City may vacate 26,875 square feet of public right-of-way. The decision could affect street access, property lines, or utilities in the affected area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Public hearing: 2025-06-10
· Item number:Item #67 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for street vacation at 481 sq ft right of way

Council will decide whether to release 481 square feet of public street or easement from city control on June 17, 2025. Street vacations remove land from public use and typically benefit adjacent private property owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Public hearing: June 17, 2025
· Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency asbestos abatement at 1700 25th Street North

City will contract with Steadfast Resources, LLC for immediate asbestos removal at a former school property to protect public health. Details on cost and cleanup timeline not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Steadfast Resources, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 1700 25th Street North, Birmingham
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (54)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

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