Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #6 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens authorized on blighted properties

City clears overgrown properties and bills owners; liens protect city's cost recovery from future sales.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

City enforces cleanup of dangerous vegetation on abandoned parcels; property owners billed for abatement costs. Affects owners of declared noxious-weed properties citywide.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on Birmingham properties

Property owners will owe special assessments to cover the cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. This continues enforcement of the 2013 weed-abatement ordinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to property owners

Property owners may face bills for city weed-removal costs on their land. The amount owed depends on the specific properties listed in the resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs to property owners

Property owners may face special assessment charges for city-ordered weed removal. Details on affected properties and cost amounts are not specified in this agenda summary.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: noxious weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face fees to cover city costs of clearing dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected land. Assessment relates to violations declared in 2014.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

City collects special assessments from property owners for weed removal costs on blighted lots. Property owners will receive bills to cover abatement work declared necessary in 2014.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed abatement assessment on city properties

City enforces weed-removal orders on blighted parcels and may impose costs on property owners if weeds aren't cleared. This item sets the assessment amount for affected properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment set for multiple properties

City will levy special assessments against property owners for weed-abatement costs on their blighted parcels. Affected owners will receive notice and opportunity to be heard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners facing charges to remove noxious weeds from their land under city code. Assessment details will be announced at public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for removing noxious weeds on their land under a 2014 council order. Affected owners will receive a special assessment bill.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover cleanup costs. Failure to pay may result in tax liens or property foreclosure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners face special tax assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. Check the full agenda for the property list and amount owed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $55K

Court Referral Officer grant: $55,176 awarded to Municipal Court

State grant funding expands Municipal Court's referral services, helping connect people through the criminal justice system to community support and intervention programs.

👥 Counterparty: Municipal Court 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $100

Budget amendment: $100 reallocated between neighborhood associations

Small funds from Arlington West End and Central Park neighborhood associations are being redirected. This affects how neighborhood resources are distributed in fiscal 2015.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $60K

Budget amendment: $60K redirected from infrastructure improvements

Funds originally committed to medical system and street work are being moved elsewhere. Affects how capital improvement money is spent this fiscal year.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $22K

Council shifts $22.5K from Animal Control to Public Works

Budget realignment moves animal control funding to street and infrastructure maintenance for fiscal year 2015.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $777

Budget amendment: transfer $777.47 from District 2 discretionary funds

Reallocates a small amount of council discretionary funding between district projects. The exact purpose and destination are not specified in the agenda text.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells property to New Breed Barber and Style Shop

City-owned property moves to private hands for business redevelopment. This brings a local barber shop operator into property ownership and removes the parcel from city control.

👥 Counterparty: Clint Simpson, Jr. and Derek Simpson d/b/a New Breed Barber and Style Shop 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Council hires Darius Moore as community outreach consultant for $6,000

Darius Moore appointed to support Councilor Hoyt's office with community outreach and advocacy work. Sole-source consultant contract funded from general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Darius Moore 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appointment executive

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council discretionary fund grants to various organizations

Council directs general-fund money to community organizations through discretionary grants. Dollar amount and recipient details not provided in public agenda.

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

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $24K

City assesses $24,082.74 in back sales taxes against Coulon Inc.

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local business and its owners. This is one of many routine tax assessments the city pursues to recover revenue owed.

👥 Counterparty: Coulon Inc., Norman Coulon, Margaret Coulon, and Clint Coulon 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $300

City funds $300 for Sickle Cell Foundation Gala tickets

City spends $300 from general funds to purchase two gala tickets, supporting the Sickle Cell Foundation's community health work.

👥 Counterparty: Sickle Cell Foundation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $395

City funds East Avondale holiday storage for $395

The city sets aside $395 to store neighborhood Christmas decorations and tables for East Avondale residents, supporting community gathering spaces.

👥 Counterparty: East Avondale neighborhood 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: East Avondale

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

City donates $3,000 to Princeton Alternative Elementary for materials

School receives funding for learning materials and incentive books to support students at Princeton Alternative Elementary.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $9K

City spends $8,895 on Echo Highlands entrance sign

Neighborhood improvement project adds wayfinding signage to Echo Highlands. Part of broader efforts to enhance neighborhood visibility and welcome.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Echo Highlands

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,000 to Children's Village for tutoring and support

Children in city care receive tutoring, meals, clothing, and extracurricular activities through this nonprofit partnership.

👥 Counterparty: Children's Village, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $8K

City funds $7,575 bus shelter in Wylam neighborhood

Lexington Street and 7th Avenue in Wylam gets a new bus shelter, improving transit accessibility for residents. Funding comes from the general budget.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: corner of Lexington Street and 7th Avenue, Wylam

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

City assesses $5,392 demolition cost to property at 2924 48th Ave N

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2924 - 48th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 3664 41st Avenue; $3,545 cost assigned to pro

An unsafe structure at 3664 41st Avenue North has been demolished. The $3,545 cost is being charged to the property owner as a special assessment, recouping the city's demolition expense.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3664 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,892 against 21-17th Ave South for demolition

Property owner will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building at 21-17th Avenue South. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 21 - 17th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,178 demolition cost from unsafe property at 200-16th Ave S

The property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This special assessment recovers public spending and can encourage property maintenance or transfer responsibility when buildings become hazardous.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 200 - 16th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $2,708 for demolition of unsafe building at 1129 Oak

Property owner at 1129 Oakwood Street must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The city recovers demolition expenses through a special assessment against the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1129 Oakwood Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1129 Oakwood Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,529 demolition cost charged to 6026 3rd Avenue North

Property owner will be billed $3,529 for city demolition of an unsafe building. The cost will be assessed as a special charge against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6026 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Unsafe building demolished at 3916 Fairmont Way North; special assessment $3,247

City demolished an unsafe structure and is charging the property owner $3,247 to cover demolition costs, clearing the way for the site to be reused or redeveloped.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3916 Fairmont Way North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,512 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 836 – 42nd Place North will pay $3,512.16 to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments recover public spending from owners of blighted properties.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 836 - 42nd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,001.92 against 816 42nd Place North for demolition

Property owner at 816 42nd Place North will pay $2,001.92 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The charge is added to the property's tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 816 - 42nd Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

Property owner billed $7,661 for unsafe building demolition at 3520–24th St N

The owner of the property at 3520–24th Street North is being charged $7,661.48 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3520 - 24th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City demolishes unsafe building at 3624 44th Ave N; property owner billed $2,715

Property owner at 3624 44th Avenue North is liable for $2,715 in demolition costs the city paid to remove an unsafe structure. Owners of blighted properties can be assessed for cleanup expenses under city law.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3624 - 44th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,661.96 for demolition at 36-40th Court North

Property owner at 36-40th Court North will be charged $2,661.96 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 36 - 40th Court North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,986 demolition cost at 1441 41st St

Property owner at 1441 41st Street in Belview Heights will be charged $6,986 to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is now a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1441 - 41st Street Belview Heights, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $14K

City Hall Annex: $14,315 change order with Battle Miller Construction

Renovation project cost increases; amendment covers additional work or unforeseen conditions at the City Hall Annex.

👥 Counterparty: Battle Miller Construction Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: 586 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards computer deployment contract to Virtucom Inc.

City IT infrastructure upgrade via competitive bidding. Contract terms and unit pricing on file with Purchasing.

👥 Counterparty: Virtucom Inc., Norcross, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Employees are reimbursed for itemized work-related expenses. This routine consent item appears monthly or quarterly.

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

· Item number:Item #57 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #58 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA