Regular City Council Meeting

Hooters of Homewood: liquor license transfer application heard

HOA Restaurant Holder LLC seeks to transfer a restaurant liquor license to operate at 1278 Oak Grove Road. Council will hear the application and public comment on whether to approve the license transfer.

Garage Southside LLC requests restaurant liquor license at 2304 10th Terrace Sou

Council will hear from Garage Southside LLC and the public about transferring a restaurant retail liquor license to The Garage. The decision determines whether alcohol sales are permitted at this location.

Ovenbird Restaurant seeks liquor license at 2810 3rd Ave S

C&I Ventures LLC is applying to serve wine, beer, and spirits at Ovenbird. Council will hear from the applicant and public before voting on approval.

Merienda Lounge applies for liquor license on Arrington Blvd

Merienda Lounge LLC is seeking a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license for its location on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to approve the license.

Dance permit approved for Merienda Lounge on Richard Arrington Blvd

Merienda Lounge gains permission to host dance events at its downtown location. Division I permits allow venues to operate dance floors and live entertainment.

Slice LLC liquor license application: lounge retail at 725 29th St S

Slice LLC is seeking a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license for a bar/lounge at 725 29th Street South. Council will hear from the applicant and neighbors before deciding whether to grant or deny the license.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' out-of-pocket work expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This vote confirms which costs are eligible and ensures transparent tracking of how public money covers employee operations.

Council approves employee expense accounts and reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expenses ensures city staff are reimbursed for work-related costs and travel. Transparency on these accounts shows how public funds support city operations.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses from the general fund. Affects how employees manage business travel, supplies, and other authorized costs.

City declares 252 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

City will post notices on 252 properties with dangerous weeds, marking first step toward forced cleanup or demolition. Owners must act to avoid property seizure.

Council hires PReMA to find unlicensed, non-compliant businesses

City targets unlicensed operators to level the playing field for compliant businesses and protect consumers from unregulated services.

Budget amendment: $400K for PReMA collection-fee contract

City directs $400,000 in business-license revenue to PReMA Corporation for collection-fee services in fiscal 2015. Funded through existing general fund increases.

Council recognizes Financial Literacy Forum as public service

City formally designates the October 21 forum at the Civil Rights Institute as serving the public interest, enabling the event to proceed with city support and goodwill backing.

Council approves $9,128 travel expense for Councilor Lundy

Public funds reimburse Councilor Lundy's November 2014 travel to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Citizens can track how elected officials spend city money on travel and professional expenses.

Liquor license application: Red Wolf Lounge at 3108 Park Ave S.W.

Nancy Potts Brown seeks a Class I retail lounge liquor license for The Red Wolf Lounge. City Council will hear from interested parties before approving or denying the license.

Dance permit approved for The Red Wolf Lounge

Nancy Potts Brown's Division I Dance Permit allows live entertainment at 3108 Park Avenue S.W., subject to city regulations for music venues.

City pays Housing Authority $10K for Magic City Classic parking

Council is spending $10,000 to rent parking at Elyton Village for attendees of the Magic City Classic event. The funds come from the city budget.

City commits $50K to host 2019 IIMC Clerks Conference

Birmingham will spend $50,000 in city funds and services to bring the International Institute of Municipal Clerks' annual conference to the city in May 2019, generating hotel and restaurant business for local vendors.

City funds Halloween/Fall Fun Festival at Legion Field

Council approved city funding for a Halloween festival at Legion Field on October 31. Event aims to bring community members together for holiday entertainment.

ITEM 41. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1857-14 which was adopted by the City Council on September 16, 2014, that declared the 5th Annual Community Policing and Revitalization Award of Excellence Banquet that was held on Saturday, September 20, 2014

Capital budget amended: $60.5K shifted from library projects

Library renovation timelines may slip as $20,130 from East Lake and $36,896 from Powderly are redirected to other capital priorities. Citizens should know funding for library improvements is being reallocated.

City reallocates $500K to buy Pedestrian Bridge property

The city is moving $500,000 from completed capital projects to purchase land for a pedestrian bridge, likely improving neighborhood connectivity or pedestrian safety.

City refinances bonds, Series 2014-A

Bond refinancing can reduce the city's long-term debt costs by locking in new interest rates. Details of the savings and repayment timeline will emerge during the full legislative process.

City issues refunding warrants to refinance 2014 debt

The city is refinancing existing bond debt (Series 2014-B), likely to lower interest costs or adjust payment schedules. This affects the city's long-term fiscal health and borrowing costs.

Planning Commission: One member appointed for six-year term

City Planning Commission members help shape zoning, development, and land use decisions that affect your neighborhood. This appointment fills a seat on the board through October 2010.

Council reimburses Councilor Parker $2,656 for Clinton Initiative trip

Councilor Parker attended the Clinton Global Initiative conference in New York in September 2014 using city funds. This covers travel and related expenses for the educational/networking event.

Public hearing set on Storm Water Protection Ordinance

City proposes new rules to stop illegal pollution dumping into storm drains. Public hearing Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

City issues General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014-A

Municipal refinancing to manage existing debt obligations. Details on bond amount, interest savings, and repayment schedule will clarify impact on future tax revenue and city budgets.

City issues $0 refunding bond; awaits second reading

Refunding bonds refinance existing debt, typically to lower interest costs or adjust payment schedules. This first reading launches the approval process; details on savings or impact will emerge at second reading.