Regular City Council Meeting

GMB Business LLC seeks beer and wine license for Roebuck Chevron

Off-premise beer and wine sales at the Gadsden Highway gas station require council approval. The license transfer affects what products are sold at that location.

Off-premise beer & wine license approved for 33rd Avenue Chevron

DNS 15 LLC receives approval to sell beer and wine at the Chevron station on 33rd Avenue North. Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character and retail operations in that corridor.

Abu Laith LLC seeks off-premise beer/wine license at 40th Street Grocery

Ensley community to weigh in on new alcohol sales at 1200 40th Street. License allows off-premise beer and wine sales at the grocery store.

El Centenario Nightclub liquor license transfer approved

El Centenario Nightclub is approved to operate a lounge bar serving liquor at 1118 3rd Avenue West. The decision allows the business to begin serving alcohol under a Retail Liquor Class I license.

Dance permit approved for El Centenario at 1118 3rd Ave W

Isaac Rodriquez Jr. receives approval to operate a Division I dance venue at El Centenario, allowing the business to legally host dancing events.

Liquor license granted for Lyric Theatre retail operation

Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. gets approval to sell liquor at the historic Lyric Theatre on 3rd Avenue North. This enables food and beverage service at the venue.

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on properties

City will clear nuisances from blighted properties and charge cleanup costs to owners as property liens. Homeowners could see claims filed against their deeds if they don't pay.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.

City funds Rickey Smiley Foundation $10K for services to poor and needy

Birmingham commits $10,000 in general funds to the Rickey Smiley Foundation to provide services for low-income residents over the next seven months.

Council approves $113K engineering contract with Dynamic Civil Solutions

City commits to pay Dynamic Civil Solutions up to $113,350 for engineering design and surveying services on an unnamed project. Full project scope and location details are incomplete in the public record.

EMS web software support: $24K two-year deal with RAM Systems

City commits $24,000 over two years for Emergency Medical Services software support. Affects reliability of EMS dispatch and administrative systems serving residents.

City contracts American Behavioral EAP for police psych evaluations ($15K)

Police officer applicants will undergo mandatory psychological evaluation as part of hiring. The city is paying American Behavioral EAP up to $15,000 for these screenings, which help ensure fit for the role.

City council sets aside discretionary funds for community organizations

Mayor gets approval to spend general fund money on multiple organizations deemed to serve public purpose. Dollar amount and recipient list not yet specified.

City spends $20K for District 4 officials to attend federal interagency workshop

Allocates public funds for neighborhood leaders and city staff to participate in federal grant and interagency coordination training. Supports District 4 engagement in city-federal partnerships.

City assesses $201K sales tax debt against Rally's owner

Rally's (Bamachex Inc.) owes Birmingham $201,368.74 in uncollected sales taxes from May 2014 onward. The city is formally demanding payment from owner Mark Williams.

City assesses $16,086 in unpaid sales tax against Cantina

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes owed by Cantina (Sol Y Luna Group, Inc.). This enforcement action ensures tax compliance and that all businesses pay their fair share.

City assesses $20,915 sales tax against Zings Enterprise

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local business for the period January 2010 onward. The assessment resolves a tax compliance matter.

City assesses $15,958 sales tax against Rafiki's Grill

Rafiki's Grill (Rafiki's LLC) owes the city back sales tax for May 2024. This is a tax compliance action; the assessment is now enforceable.

Sales tax assessment: $2,403.22 against Freeman Automotive

City collects unpaid sales tax from Freeman Automotive for February 2017–January 2018. The business owner is responsible for remitting the assessed amount.

City assesses $1,994.92 sales tax liability against Garcia's Fine Jewelry

Garcia's Fine Jewelry owes unpaid sales tax to the city. The assessment finalizes the amount owed by owner Guadalupe Garcia-Morales.

City assesses $5,371 sales tax liability against 786 Auto Sales

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local auto dealer for 2014. This is a tax enforcement action ensuring businesses pay what they owe.

Sales tax assessment: $4,182.85 against B&S Trading Inc.

City collects unpaid sales tax from Stylz Men's Wear owner Bassam Samarah. Assessment covers delinquent tax liability.

City declares 1229 3rd Place North unsafe, orders demolition

Property at 1229 3rd Place North will be demolished after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 109 10th Ave N

Unsafe structure at 109 10th Avenue North will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 227 78th Street South ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, moving toward demolition to clear blight from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 216 62nd Street South

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood and reduces public safety risk.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3512 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

City declares building at 8048 5th Ave N unsafe; demolition approved

Blighted building on 5th Avenue North will be demolished, removing a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 607 75th Street North

Property owner Terry W. Ray gains permission to repair a condemned building at 607 75th Street North, moving the property toward recovery from blight.

Council awards $44K construction contract for Evergreen Community Center renovat

Birmingham improves a community center through competitive bidding; Richardson Construction will handle renovations at the lowest submitted cost.

City awards $28,137 to Southeastern Temperature for jail boiler repair

Emergency replacement of the City Jail's hot water boiler ensures continued facility operations and inmate care. The council approved the lowest bid submitted after competitive bidding.

City awards tire re-capping contract to GCR Tire, LLC

City vehicles will get ongoing tire maintenance through competitive bid. Contract covers re-capping services as needed at fixed unit prices over one year.

City authorizes $21,291 in refunds from general fund

Six refunds totaling $21,291 will be paid from city funds. Citizens deserve to know who received refunds and why, even on routine consent items.

Fire hydrants approved at 4 locations across city

New hydrants improve emergency response time and water supply for firefighting in neighborhoods across Birmingham.

CONSENT ITEM 35. [WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND PERMITS DIRECTOR] A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4445 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be de

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1044 Sunhill Road

Property at 1044 Sunhill Road (16 units) moves toward repair after condemnation. Permit allows owner to begin work bringing structure back to code.

Council awards $559.6K contract to Battle-Miller for Vulcan Park improvements

Battle-Miller Construction wins competitive bid to upgrade Vulcan Park and Museum facilities. Project improves a key civic and cultural destination for residents and visitors.

Council awards $559.6K contract to Battle-Miller for Vulcan Park improvements

Battle-Miller Construction wins competitive bid to upgrade Vulcan Park and Museum facilities. Project improves a key civic and cultural destination for residents and visitors.