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.

Capital budget: $10K redirected to Evergreen Community Center

Funds freed from completed Brownsville Heights project now support Evergreen Community Center expansion. Resident programming may benefit or resume.

City sets aside $73K for neighborhood stabilization (HUD grant)

Federal grant money allocated to acquire and rehabilitate homes through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Supports housing recovery in blighted areas.

Budget amendment: $705,815 to Capital Improvement Fund

Council redirects $705,815 from the general fund to capital projects. This shifts resources to infrastructure, repairs, or equipment purchases planned for the 2015 fiscal year.

City funds Birmingham Land Bank Authority with $368K for property acquisition

City commits initial funding to expand Land Bank's ability to acquire and recover blighted or tax-delinquent properties. Land Bank sales and rehabilitation help stabilize neighborhoods and return properties to productive use.

Bollards installed in alley behind 1800 3rd Avenue North

Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. gets permission to add 15 bollards (protective posts) in the public alley, likely to secure the area or manage traffic near their property.

Microsoft provides free software audit for city IT systems

City gets free review of Microsoft licensing practices and recommendations to improve software management — no cost to taxpayers.

City sets aside $50K to host 2019 IIMC conference

Birmingham will host the 73rd Annual International Institute of Municipal Clerk's Conference May 17–22, 2019. The $50,000 investment supports the event and brings visibility to the city.

City assesses $18,938.50 sales tax liability to Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, I

Business owner Shaun McCarthy and manager Steven Knight face a tax debt for unpaid sales tax collection and remittance obligations. This assessment enforces accountability for tax compliance.

City assesses $22.23 sales tax against Cosmos Pizza

Cosmos Pizza owners are required to pay back taxes owed to the city. Small tax assessments like this enforce compliance with sales tax collection rules.

Sales tax assessment: Formaggio's Italian Bistro owes $26,371

Formaggio's Italian Bistro is assessed $26,371 in unpaid sales taxes. The business operator is now responsible for payment or dispute resolution.

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.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the Magic City Classic Kick Off Throwback Ole School Concert to be held October 21, 2014 at the Birmingham Museum of Art serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and reques

CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Awards Celebration to be held November 14, 2014 at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and reques

City recognizes Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir scholarship banquet

The city officially designates the nonprofit's Nov. 21 scholarship event as serving a public purpose, affirming support for education and community goodwill.

City spends $1,012 for Southwest Community Christmas event

Allocation supports holiday programming in the Southwest neighborhood community center or public space.

Council approves $299.95 for community calling post messages

Funds messaging system that announces neighborhood events and association meetings to residents.

Council approves $1,000 for Sherman Heights neighborhood meetings

City funds facility space for community group meetings in Sherman Heights neighborhood. Supports resident engagement through neighborhood association.

City grants $500 to Earnabike bicycle repair program

Supports youth access to affordable bicycle repairs and maintenance in Birmingham, making bikes a viable transportation option for kids.

City spends $500 on pre-Thanksgiving event Nov. 1

Council approves small spending from general fund for community Thanksgiving celebration.

City spends $500 on 4 community service awards

Council approves $500 in public funds to recognize community volunteers or service recipients. Small annual spend on civic recognition.

City spends $500 to power Christmas decorations on Crestwood Blvd

Holiday snowflake lights along Crestwood Blvd will be powered this season using public funds. A small annual expenditure for neighborhood festive displays.

City spends $4,200 for holiday decorations on Crestwood Blvd.

Nineteen snowflake decorations will be installed and removed along Crestwood Boulevard using general-fund dollars.

City funds $948 holiday decoration storage for Crestwood South

City allocates funds to store neighborhood holiday decorations, supporting Crestwood South's community events and seasonal celebrations.

Council approves $283.94 for meeting announcement signs

Routine spending from general funds to purchase signs for city meetings. This is a standard operational cost with no direct impact on residents.

Wenonah High School gets $500 security camera

School receives surveillance equipment for event recording and campus security. Routine operational spending for student safety infrastructure.

City spends $700 for speaker system at West End Library

Funds upgrade to audio equipment at West End Library, improving capacity for public programs and events in the neighborhood.

City funds $1,475 cheerleader uniforms for Green Acres Middle School

City General Fund pays Birmingham Board of Education for athletic uniforms at a middle school.

City spends $600 on Fun Fall Festival at Legion Field

Public funding for community event on Halloween at Legion Field. Minimal budget impact but shows how city allocates general fund for neighborhood programming.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 104-06 78th Street North

Unsafe structure in Eastlake neighborhood removed from community. Decision clears blight and reduces public safety risk.

1631 15th Ave South declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish this blighted building, removing a hazard and potential blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2200 16th St N

Dilapidated commercial building deemed a public hazard will be torn down. Clears blight from north Birmingham neighborhood.

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 229-14th Court West

City will demolish this condemned structure, removing a blight hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood. Clears the path toward eventual redevelopment of the parcel.

Special assessment: $7,658 demolition cost at 4808 9th Terrace North

Property owner at 4808 9th Terrace North will be assessed $7,658.04 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This shifts demolition expense to the property owner.

Special assessment: City recovers $5,094 demolition cost from 228 59th Street So

Property owner must pay $5,094 to reimburse the city for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This recovers the public cost of blight removal through special tax assessment on the property.

Special assessment: $3,598.60 for demolition at 713 Lisa Lane

Property owner receives bill for city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Special assessment: $4,218 demolition cost at 9636 Westfield Road

Property owner at 9636 Westfield Road will be charged $4,218.20 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

City demolishes unsafe building; owner pays $6,181 in costs

Property owner at 7624 6th Avenue South will be billed $6,180.64 for demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a special tax assessment tied to the property.

City assesses $5,711 demolition cost to 560 Antwerp Court property

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This is a common tool to recoup public demolition expenses from owners of blighted structures.

Demolition cost: $9,434 special assessment on 229 51st St N

Property owner at 229 51st Street North will be billed $9,434 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

City awards $250K demolition contract to Britt Demolition

Hazardous material removal and building demolition work advances blight abatement. Lowest competitive bid ensures cost-effective use of city funds.

Police ammo: Competitive bid awarded to Gold Coast Armory

City commits to ammunition supply through competitive purchase, supporting Police Department operations.

Police ammunition contract awarded to Gulf States Distributors

City approves ammunition purchasing contract for Police Department. Supplies essential operational equipment under competitive bidding.

Police ammunition contract awarded to GT Distributors

City commits to multi-year ammunition supply for police operations through competitive bid process.

Police Department ammunition contract awarded to Precision Delta

Council approves a multi-year ammunition supply contract for the Police Department through competitive bidding. Residents should know how public safety spending is allocated and to which vendors.

Council approves $36,410 in refunds via Finance Director

Seven refunds totaling $36,410 are being processed from the general fund. Citizens deserve transparency on public money being returned.

Council transfers $35K from District 1 to neighborhood groups

Council redirects PIC funds from District 1 projects to support Huffman Neighborhood Association and other community groups. Budget changes like this shift resources between neighborhoods.

Lexington Street renamed Mike Moore Boulevard in Wylam

Street renamed to honor Mike Moore in the Wylam neighborhood. Residents and businesses on Lexington Street (Highway 269 to 2nd Avenue) will use the new address.

Council renames 9th Court North block to honor Aldrich Gunn Jr.

The 4500 block of 9th Court North will officially be known as "Aldrich Gunn Jr., Court North." The renaming honors the legacy of Gunn Jr. in the community.

Cleburn Avenue blocks renamed to Heron Johnson Drive

Three blocks of Cleburn Avenue in the 35211 zip code will officially become Heron Johnson Drive, honoring the namesake. Street names are permanent public identifiers that appear on maps, addresses, and official city records.

300 Block of 20th Street Southwest renamed JB Norman, Jr. Drive

The street changes its official name in city records and on maps. Residents and businesses at this address will use the new street name for mail, GPS, and official purposes.

City recognizes 5th Annual Community Policing award winners

Annual recognition of community policing and revitalization excellence. Celebrates partnership between police and neighborhoods on public safety initiatives.