Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license: Carson Super Stop, 24th Ave N.W.

Carson Super Stop seeks approval to sell beer and wine at its 24th Avenue location. License approval affects neighborhood retail and alcohol sales.

👥 Counterparty: Carson Super Stop, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 803 - 24th Avenue N.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #9 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer & wine license approved for 1st Avenue Citgo

Sameeha 2 LLC is now permitted to sell beer and wine at 4356 1st Avenue North. Off-premise licenses affect neighborhood character and retail commerce.

👥 Counterparty: Sameeha 2 LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 4356 1st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Up Town Grocery seeks off-premise beer/wine license at 12th Court

New off-premise beer and wine license would allow package sales at this location. Council will hear from the applicant and any interested neighbors or community members.

👥 Counterparty: Up town Grocery LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1531 - 12th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #11 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Beer and wine license approved for Magnolia BBQ & Fish

Magnolia BBQ & Fish at 1709 4th Avenue North can now serve beer and wine on-premise and off-premise under owner Dameione Rogers's license.

👥 Counterparty: Dameione Rogers 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1709 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

St. Mark's Church granted special events license for Italian Food Festival

Church can host the Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival on April 25, 2015 at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road with proper city authorization.

👥 Counterparty: Bishop Robert Joseph Baker, St. Marks Catholic Church 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 7340 Cahaba Valley Road

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham AIDS Outreach renews annual bingo permit at 32nd Street South

Allows Birmingham AIDS Outreach to continue monthly fundraising events on the first Monday of each month at 205 - 32nd Street South.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham AIDS Outreach 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 205 - 32nd Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens on those parcels, shifting cleanup expense to property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $750

Botanical Gardens gets asbestos evaluation for $750

City will inspect the Botanical Gardens for asbestos hazards to ensure public safety. Work costs $750 and is performed by Bhate Environmental Associates.

👥 Counterparty: Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

File Management, LLC hired to run small-business training in Eastwood and Roebuc

Council is hiring a consultant to deliver entrepreneurship programs for small-business owners in two neighborhoods. Program details and contract value are not disclosed in the item.

👥 Counterparty: File Management, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City recognizes Titusville Knights Youth Football Program

The city officially endorses the Titusville Knights' annual awards celebration, affirming its commitment to youth athletics and community goodwill in the Titusville area.

👥 Counterparty: Titusville Knights Youth Football Program 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Fun Times Skate Center, Fultondale, Alabama

· Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City recognizes Urban League Young Professionals LEAD Conference

The city formally declares the January 2015 conference a public purpose, clearing the way for the event at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Supports professional development for young Black leaders and entrepreneurs in the community.

👥 Counterparty: Urban League Young Professionals 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council allocates discretionary funds to community organizations

City Council distributes general fund money to support various community programs and services. Dollar amount and specific recipients will be listed in the vote record.

👥 Counterparty: various organizations 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 6911 Higdon Road approved for demolition

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6911 Higdon Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 8040 5th Ave North unsafe; demolition ordered

Building in East Lake neighborhood will be torn down after city finds it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blighted structure from residential area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8040 (A&B) 5th Avenue North East Lake, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 1729 12th St. S.W. declared unsafe; demolished

City removes blighted building deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1729 - 12th Street S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1511 Dennison Ave. marked unsafe; demolition ordered

City is demolishing an unsafe structure in your neighborhood. Removed buildings reduce blight and hazards to nearby residents.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1511 Dennison Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4200-48th Ave. North ordered demolished

City removes blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4200 - 48th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 2909 22nd Street North condemned for demolition

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2909 - 22nd Street North

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1501 12th Court North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1501 - 12th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 725 4th Court West ordered demolished

The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 725 - 4th Court West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 3641 42nd Avenue North

Removal of a condemned structure clears blight and improves neighborhood safety. Property may become available for redevelopment or community use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3641 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building; owner charged $3,715

Property owner at 4130 – 49th Court North will be billed $3,715.08 for city-ordered demolition of an unsafe structure. Owners are financially responsible for demolition costs when buildings become hazardous.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4130 - 49th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $4,963 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 7134 4th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This recovers public spending on blighted-property removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7134 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City demolishes unsafe building at 569 68th Place North; property owner billed $

The city paid $6,367 to tear down an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner to recover costs. This is part of Birmingham's effort to remove blighted buildings.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 569 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $6,249 for demolished unsafe building at 212-16th Ave N

Property owner receives bill for demolition costs of unsafe 4-unit apartment building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 212 - 16th Avenue North

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,145 demolition cost for 1132 Lawson Road

Property owner at 1132 Lawson Road will be billed $3,145 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1132 Lawson Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,291 demolition cost to property owner at 222 14th Court North

Property owner at 222 14th Court North will be charged $2,291 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 222 - 14th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,761.20 for demolition at 1215 29th Street North

City demolition of unsafe building at 1215 29th Street North; property owner charged $4,761.20 to recover costs. Assessment is now a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1215 - 29th Street North and Shed, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $617

Approve expense reimbursement for Mayor's Office staff, $617.20

City reimburses administrative assistant travel to New York in December 2014 from general operating funds.

👥 Counterparty: Bacarra Mauldin 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: New York, New York

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee business expenses (travel, meals, supplies) charged to city operating budgets. This ensures public funds spent on legitimate city business are documented and processed.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves estimated expense accounts for city employees

Routine approval of employee reimbursable expenses from the general fund. This ensures timely payment of city staff out-of-pocket costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #53 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $100K

$100K set aside for Museum of Art feasibility study

Council redirects capital funds to plan a potential new art museum. Study will determine scope, cost, and timeline for the project.

👥 Counterparty: Museum of Art 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.3M

Council awards $1.29M contract to Chilton Contractors for Tiger Phase 6 corridor

City approves lowest competitive bid for multimodal corridor work on High Ore Line, part of Tiger Phase 6 infrastructure. Advances regional transportation connectivity.

👥 Counterparty: Chilton Contractors, Inc., Jemison, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award