Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

Cline Tours bus license revoked for missing insurance

City cancels operating permit for Cline Tours due to failure to maintain required liability insurance coverage.

City revokes American Cab Service taxi license for lapsed insurance

American Cab Service loses its permission to operate taxis in Birmingham after failing to maintain required liability insurance. Passengers using unlicensed operators lose consumer protections.

City revokes Northstar EMS license for failure to maintain insurance

Northstar EMS, Inc. loses its permit to operate accessible vehicle service in Tuscaloosa after failing to file required liability insurance documentation.

Weed abatement on blighted properties; costs become liens

City removes nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and charges owners for cleanup costs. Unpaid bills attach as liens to the property deed.

Acton Limousine loses license for missing insurance

City revokes operating permit for limousine service that failed to maintain required liability insurance.

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from Fire Capital to Fund 102

City moves $1.8 million from Fire Department capital projects to capital improvements in Fund 102. The impact on fire services depends on what capital work gets delayed.

City approves $1,000 agreement with East Lake United Methodist Church

The city is committing $1,000 to an agreement with East Lake United Methodist Church. The title was cut off, so the specific purpose is unclear.

City authorizes agreement with Sim-Tech for driver services

City enters contract with Excel Driver Services (Sim-Tech) to provide driver services; dollar amount and service scope not specified in item text.

Software contract amendment with Tyler Technologies (SaaS)

Amendment to city's software service agreement with Tyler Technologies. Details of expanded services and costs not fully disclosed in available text.

City allocates $2,000 for Board of Education services

City commits general funds to support services provided by the Birmingham Board of Education.

City to buy $800 portable announcement sign for Pine Kno

City is spending $800 in public funds to purchase a portable announcement sign for the Pine Kno area.

City buys 3 collapsible neighborhood meeting signs for $1,000

City sets aside $1,000 from general funds to buy signs used for public neighborhood meetings.

City hires Sean Burrell as disk jockey for $300

City spending $300 from the general fund for disk jockey services. Contract is sole-source.

City settles auto insurance claim against National General Insurance

The city recovers funds from an insurance claim stemming from an October 23, 2024 vehicle incident involving National General Insurance (Allstate Company).

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 6808 65th Street South

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight and safety risk from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 213 Tucker Avenue

Demolition of blighted properties removes hazards and blight from neighborhoods. This address will be cleared and made available for future development.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1006–1011 14th Street

Building at 1006–1011 14th Street has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition is now ordered, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 824 45th Place unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 824 45th Place North will be demolished as a public safety hazard. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and reduces maintenance burden on the city.

City demolishes unsafe building at 207 Killough Drive

Removing a condemned structure from your neighborhood eliminates a public hazard and helps reduce blight on Killough Drive.

Wylam house at 4125 11th Ave ordered demolished as unsafe

Building at 4125 11th Avenue has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Property owners and neighbors should expect demolition to proceed.

City approves demolition of unsafe building at 203 Killough Drive

Unsafe structure at 203 Killough Drive will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 413 4th Court West ordered demolished

Property deemed a public safety hazard will be torn down. Demolition removes blight and risk from the neighborhood.

City declares 4130 Crescent Road unsafe, orders demolition

Condemned building at 4130 Crescent Road will be demolished. Removes a blighted property and public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8523 2nd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2929 Dawson Avenue SW

Unsafe building at 2929 Dawson Avenue SW will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood. Property will be cleared and made available for future development or green space.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4121 66th St N

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety risk from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 1911 Eureka Avenue SW

An unsafe, blighted property in your neighborhood will be removed. Demolition improves safety and can help stabilize surrounding property values.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 656 Sheridan

Unsafe structure at 656 Sheridan/653 Pratt Highway will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 9002 Beverly Drive unsafe; building demolished

Unsafe building at this address will be torn down to remove a public nuisance and improve neighborhood safety.

Unsafe building at 4724 40th Place North ordered demolished

City will remove a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

City to demolish unsafe building at 5933 Jesse Owens Avenue

Unsafe structure at 5933 Jesse Owens Avenue will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 2032 31st Ave. N demolished

A condemned structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood, improving safety and property conditions.

922 18th Street declared unsafe; building to be demolished

The city will demolish a condemned building at 922 18th Street to remove a public nuisance and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares building at 2817 24th St West unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 2817 24th Street West will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public safety and nuisance risk to the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 9721 Westfield Road ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance will be removed. Demolition clears blighted structure and improves neighborhood safety.

City awards printer lease to DEX Imaging

City commits funds to lease two wide-format printers with maintenance included. Routine equipment procurement.

City approves B&H Foto for audio-visual equipment supply contract

City selected B&H Foto and Electronics as the approved vendor for audio-visual equipment, accessories, and services purchases at negotiated unit prices. This enables departments to order AV equipment as needed without repeated competitive bidding.

City awards carnival equipment rental contract to Magic City Moonwalks

City events and celebrations will now have reliable access to moonwalks, bounce houses, and concession equipment at pre-negotiated rates. The competitive bid process ensures taxpayer money is spent efficiently.

City awards carnival equipment rental contract to Party Source Outlet

City secures equipment for public events and festivals through competitive bidding. Contract lets organizers rent carnival rides, games, and concessions at pre-agreed prices.

City approves $88.59 Amazon purchase for hand sanitizer and bottles

Routine purchase of sanitizer and supplies for city operations on consent approval.

City buys replacement pads from Amazon for $21.90

Routine purchase of office supplies (Trodat stamp pads) for city operations.

City approves $226 Amazon purchase: fogger/mister tools

Routine equipment purchase for city operations using general fund dollars.

Council approves $393.45 payment to Inline Electric Supply

City purchases electrical supplies for Department of Public Works maintenance.

City pays $365,845 for Jefferson County Emergency Management FY2025

Birmingham funds its share of county emergency-management operations, including 911 dispatch and disaster response. Annual dues required by state law.

City approves $11,988 fence repair at Birmingham Crossplex

O Jay Fence Company will repair fencing at the Crossplex facility. This spending comes from the general fund.

City approves $535 purchase from Uline for hand trucks and power strips

Routine equipment purchase for city operations.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed and elected officials

City officials will have funds available to cover work-related expenses. Reimbursement policy affects how public money is spent on administrative operations.

City approves employee expense accounts for reimbursement

Routine approval of city staff travel, meal, and supplies claims from the general fund. This monthly consent item processes itemized reimbursements to employees.

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

City employees can now request advance reimbursement for work-related expenses, improving cash flow for staff who pay out-of-pocket before getting reimbursed.

City buys 16 DJI drones and dock equipment from Atlanta Drone Group

City is purchasing drone equipment for operations. No dollar amount was disclosed in available documents.