Regular City Council Meeting

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 takes control of Finley Boulevard from state

Birmingham gains responsibility for maintaining Finley Boulevard between US-78 and US-31, shifting a major street's upkeep from the state to the city budget.

City contracts with Crime Stoppers for tip collection

Crime Stoppers will collect and manage anonymous tips from residents about crimes, helping police investigations. The contract details are not yet disclosed.

City donates $300 to Wenonah High girls basketball tournament

Public funds support Wenonah High's girls basketball team travel to tournament in Newark, New Jersey.

City assesses $2,817.92 sales tax against Echo Lounge

Sales tax collection enforcement ensures public revenue reaches city services. This assessment holds the business operator responsible for unpaid September taxes.

Sales tax assessment: $1,315.50 against All in One Body Shop

City assesses unpaid sales tax against Michelle Watson and her business, All in One Body Shop, for the period January 2014 onward. Business owners should monitor tax compliance to avoid similar assessments.

City assesses $419.20 sales tax against Harwood Blowout LLC

Tax compliance enforcement ensures vendors remit sales taxes owed. This assessment covers uncollected taxes from July 2014 for Flooring Cheap USA.

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 2801 31st Street North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Building at 1912 32nd Avenue North deemed unsafe; demolition approved

Property declared a public nuisance will be demolished, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood. Removes safety hazard from community.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3600 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

Property deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Building at 3425 30th Ave N ordered demolished as public nuisance

City deems the structure unsafe and declares it a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1026 15th Place S.W.

Unsafe or blighted structures threaten neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes a hazard from the community.

Condemnation repair permit approved for 7526 Division Avenue

Property owner Dee Weeks can now begin repairs on a condemned house, moving it toward rehabilitation or eventual recovery.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1301 32nd Street North

Property owner Peter Wren, Sr. receives authorization to repair a condemned building at this address, potentially moving it toward occupancy or resale.

Property owner billed $4,851 for demolition of unsafe building at 8232 Rugby Ave

The owner of 8232 Rugby Avenue must pay $4,851 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This is a special assessment charged directly to the property.

Property owner billed $6,752 for demolition at 3412 11th Ave N

Birmingham is recovering demolition costs from the property owner. The unsafe building at this address has been demolished, and the city is now assessing the full cost as a special charge against the property.

Special assessment: $5,134 demolition cost for duplex at 3410–3412 Avenue C

Property owner billed for unsafe building demolition in Ensley. Special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Property owner charged $4,928 for building demolition at 304 Avenue W

City demolition costs for unsafe structures are recovered through special property tax assessments. This charge covers the removal of an unsafe building in Pratt City.

Pratt City property owner charged $5,894 for building demolition

Special assessment passes demolition costs to property owner at 326 Avenue W. Property owners can expect similar charges when the city removes unsafe buildings on their land.

Special assessment: $8,713 demolition cost at 1433 Hibernian Street

Property owner at 1433 Hibernian Street in Pratt City will be charged $8,713.36 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Council awards $22K electrical contract to Titan Electric for Cooper Green Score

City spends $22,001 on electrical work at Cooper Green Scoreboard after competitive bidding. Maintenance of recreational facilities supports neighborhood amenities.

Special assessment: weed abatement at 517 Alabama Avenue

City removes blighted property from special assessment role after weed cleanup. Property owner or city may recoup costs through the assessment mechanism.

City approves $15,710.61 in refunds (5 items)

General fund money being returned to citizens or vendors. Specifics of recipients and reasons not disclosed in item description.

City approves $2,642 travel reimbursement for Mayor's social media manager

Mayor's office reimbursed employee travel expenses for a February 2015 trip to Orlando. This routine spending decision is funded from the general fund.

City reimburses Mayor's Assistant $3,010 for expenses

Mayor's office staff reimbursement for business travel and related costs to Santa Barbara in late February.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. Public records show who spent what on city business.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays approved work-related expenses for municipal staff using general fund money. These routine reimbursements cover items like mileage, meals, and materials for city operations.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Council awards $46,736 to Hoar Construction for electrical vault

City spending $46,736 on underground electrical infrastructure for LIV Parkside Development. This is a non-bid contract, meaning no competitive bidding process was used.