Regular City Council Meeting

KoMo Co wins restaurant liquor license for Delta Blues Hot Tamales

Alcohol license approval for new or renewed restaurant service at 1318–20th Street South. Public had opportunity to comment at hearing.

Lounge liquor license approved for Tavern on 1st

Dionysus Enterprises LLC receives approval to serve liquor at the new lounge venue at 2320 1st Avenue North, enabling the business to operate as a full-service bar.

Do Dah Day approved for May 16 at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks

Do Dah Day, Inc. gets city permission to hold the annual LGBTQ+ festival at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks on May 16, 2015.

Caliber Patient Care granted permits for medical transport service

Caliber Patient Care gains approval to operate non-emergency medical transport vehicles in Birmingham, expanding transportation options for residents needing medical appointments.

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.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

City hires Battle Law Firm for legal services, $16,666

Battle Law Firm will provide professional legal advice to the city for four months (through June 30). This is a sole-source contract paid from general operating funds.

City hires Regional Planning Commission for Southwest Area Framework

The city is spending $56,861 to develop a long-term development plan for the Southwest area, which will guide zoning, infrastructure, and investment decisions in that neighborhood for years to come.

City hires Regional Planning Commission to develop Northeastern Area Framework P

This planning study will guide future development, zoning, and investment priorities for the Northeastern area neighborhoods. The outcome shapes what projects get built and where growth happens.

City partners with Regional Planning Commission on Form-Based Code project

New design standards and zoning code could shape how neighborhoods develop and look for decades. Project guides building design, street layout, and land-use rules across the city.

NSP3 housing program: More time and funding from federal grant

City extends partnership with JCCEO to deliver neighborhood stabilization and housing recovery using federal grant dollars. More details on funding amount and timeline needed for full public understanding.

City hires Donna Hall as District 4 community consultant

District 4 residents get a dedicated consultant to help develop community projects and neighborhood growth initiatives. This is a general-fund spending decision on consultant services.

Council hires Rodney Huntley as District 4 community consultant

City funds a sole-source consultant role in District 4 to support community growth projects. Specific budget amount was not disclosed in the agenda item.

Council appoints Viola Lockett to advise on District 4 growth

Viola Lockett hired as consultant to Councilor Parker to work on community projects in District 4. Appointment uses general funds; specific budget amount not yet disclosed.

City hosts NCAA Division II Track & Field Championship; NCAA reimburses $101,610

Birmingham hosts a major collegiate athletic event. The NCAA reimburses the city's hosting costs, so taxpayers bear no net expense.

City spends $793 on sign and landscaping upkeep

Routine maintenance of city signage and public spaces. Small allocation from general fund for ongoing beautification.

CONSENT ITEM 27. 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

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

CONSENT ITEM 29. 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 to demolish unsafe building at 1326 Avenue T in Ensley

Unsafe structure and storage building declared public nuisance; demolition removes blight and addresses neighborhood safety concern in Ensley.

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 224 Avenue T, Pratt City

Condemned building at 224 Avenue T will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight from Pratt City neighborhood.

Building at 520 5th Way declared unsafe; demolition ordered

An unsafe structure in Pratt City will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 305 Avenue U, Pratt City

Unsafe building at 305 Avenue U in Pratt City will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2817 Jackson Street

City will demolish a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood and clears the way for land recovery.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4028 Center Street North

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

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 806 37th Place North

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Unsafe building at 2726 21st Ave N ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, directing demolition to remove blight from the neighborhood and protect residents.

City awards lube body supply contract to Knapheide, 1 year

City commits to a new supplier for lube body equipment maintenance and repairs. Affects vehicle upkeep costs and fleet availability.

City awards athletic field soil contract to Woodstock Trucking

City selects Woodstock Trucking to supply soil mixes for athletic fields at set unit prices over the next year.

City approves $275,700 in refunds

Two refunds totaling $275,700 are being issued. Details on who receives the refunds and why are not specified in the item description.