Regular City Council Meeting

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

City sets aside $316,763 for Form Based Code project

Grants funding supports planning work to guide mixed-use development and revitalize neighborhoods through better building standards and zoning rules.

Council sets aside $284K for Southwest Area Framework Plan

City funds regional planning work to guide development in southwest neighborhoods. Award builds on earlier framework decision per Resolution 412-15.

City sets aside $292K for Northeastern Area Framework Plan

Funds planning work for Birmingham's northeastern neighborhoods to guide future development and land use.

City receives $1,000 state grant for CAMP mentorship program

State grant funds community mentorship and leadership development through the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program.

Mayor approves Access Fiber ownership change

Access Fiber Group's new majority owner must meet franchise standards set in 2009. The city retains oversight of the broadband provider serving parts of Birmingham.

City and Pappas Restaurants agree on right-of-way maintenance

Pappas Restaurants will maintain a portion of public right-of-way at its own expense, reducing city maintenance costs for that area.

City accepts $30K AmeriCorps VISTA grant for City Hall program

Federal grant funds planning and staffing of Cities of Service AmeriCorps program at City Hall, expanding community service capacity at no local cost.

Contract amendment increases construction oversight to $1.13M

City spending $1.13 million more for engineering inspection and contract administration services on a construction project. Contractor and project location not disclosed in available documents.

City hires Morgan Title Services for condemned-property searches, $9,900

Title searches on condemned properties help the city clear ownership records and move seized or blighted houses toward demolition or rehabilitation. This streamlines Land Bank and blight-removal operations.

CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with the 18th annual Birmingham Park and Recreation "Family Fishing Rodeo" to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at East Lake Park, is authorized pursuant to Section 11-47-19, Code of

City recognizes Enon Ridge Neighborhood Association as advisory committee

Gives Enon Ridge residents an official voice in city decisions affecting their neighborhood. The association will have a designated meeting space.

City recognizes Germania Park Neighborhood Association as official advisory comm

Formalizes the neighborhood group's role in city planning decisions affecting the Germania Park area and commits to providing meeting space for residents to participate in civic governance.

City buys "Keep Inglenook Clean" promotional signs

City will spend public funds on neighborhood cleanliness signage in Inglenook to promote community health standards.

City buys podium with microphone for West Center auditorium ($500)

Equipment upgrade for West Center Street auditorium's public event space.

City spends $324 for spring and fall flowers in Zion City

Zion City neighborhood gets seasonal flower plantings in public rights-of-way to improve streetscape appearance.

Inglenook Recreation Center gets $1,800 for laptop and TV

Recreation center equipment upgrade funded by neighborhood association money. Improves program and community space capacity.

Willow Wood Recreation Center gets $500 study hall setup

Youth in the area gain a dedicated quiet study space at Willow Wood Recreation Center. The city is converting the club room into a library/study hall funded from special tax revenue.

City spends $2,500 on Brown facility maintenance

Funds maintenance and upkeep of a public facility at Birmingham Southern College through a sole-source contract with Southern Environmental Center.

City funds EcoScape garden maintenance at BSC for $3,000

Southern Environmental Center maintains Riley-Travellick EcoScape, a public green space. Annual funding supports upkeep and public access to the facility.

City funds summer day camp transportation for Inglenook children

Provides free transportation to summer day camps for low-income children in the Inglenook neighborhood, expanding access to daytime programs and activities during school breaks.

City sets aside $3K for Inglenook Library furniture

Library gets new furniture to improve patron comfort and seating in the Inglenook neighborhood.

City pays South Hall Self Storage $480 to store Christmas lights

Annual storage arrangement keeps East Avondale's holiday decorations and event equipment safe and ready for seasonal use.

Duplex at 1426-18th St. North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

The building will be demolished after council determination it poses a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City declares 1522 17th Street North unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1522 17th Street North is ruled unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to eliminate the hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621–13th Court North

Unsafe or blighted structures are cleared to improve neighborhood safety and curb blight. This demolition removes a hazard from the area.

Building at 1004 12th St. North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City declares the structure unsafe and will demolish it. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Duplex at 306 26th Street Ensley ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, moving to demolish it. Removes blight and hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1504 13th Ave N

City will tear down a blighted structure deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Building at 906 6th Ave West declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe structure at 906 6th Avenue West will be demolished to remove a public hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1307 1st Ave N

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and improve neighborhood safety on 1st Avenue North.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1406 12th Avenue North

City removes blighted structure deemed unsafe and public nuisance; clears property for recovery or redevelopment in residential area.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1412 12th Ave N

City declares structure unsafe and a public nuisance, then demolishes it. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

City awards $95K retaining wall contract to Gillespie Construction

Retaining wall construction at 409 19th Street in Ensley addresses neighborhood infrastructure. Project prevents soil erosion and protects the adjacent property and street.

Council awards $43,470 pool renovation contract to Hollywood Pools

M.L. King Jr Recreation Center's swimming pool gets renovated through competitive bidding. Project enhances community recreation access.

Council awards $36,950 pool renovation contract to Hollywood Pools

McAlpine Swimming Pool gets upgraded through lowest competitive bid. Renovation improves recreational access for residents.

Council awards $32,655 to Hollywood Pools for East Lake Park pool renovation

East Lake Park swimming pool gets a refresh to improve community recreational access. Project moves forward after competitive bidding process.

City awards $29.8K contract to Hollywood Pools for Lewis Park renovation

Lewis Park swimming pool gets upgraded. The competitive bid process selected Hollywood Pools as the lowest-cost contractor for the project.

Janitorial supplies contract awarded to Budget Janitorial Supply

City commits general fund dollars to keep buildings clean. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayers get fair pricing on routine supplies.

Council awards contract to Ennis Paint for road markings

City selects supplier for reflective thermoplastic road markings — materials that improve visibility and safety on city streets.

City awards engine replacement bid to Tractor and Equipment Company

The city is purchasing a remanufactured Cummins engine for landfill equipment maintenance. This is routine operational spending to keep landfill operations running.