Regular City Council Meeting

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicle will be removed from neighborhood; costs charged to registered owner. Reduces blight and clears hazard.

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed and towing costs charged to the registered owner, clearing neighborhood blight.

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and charges the owner for removal costs, clearing neighborhood blight.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned, non-working vehicle from private property and charge the owner for removal costs.

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned cars from streets and neighborhoods as public nuisances; owners pay removal costs.

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charge the vehicle owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood blight and public safety hazards.

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for removal costs, reducing neighborhood blight.

Budget: $1,200 transfer from West End–Oakwood Place fund

Moves $1,200 between neighborhood allocation accounts, likely redirecting funds to a different purpose or recipient in the West End–Oakwood Place area.

Budget transfer: $500 from Sandusky Neighborhood Association fund

Reallocates $500 within the Neighborhood Allocations Fund to the Donation Fund for FY 2025. Affects how neighborhood association funds are distributed.

City licenses vacant parking lot to Alabama Regional Medical Services

Medical services company gains use of city parking lot at 1927 Avenue D; terms and revenue not disclosed in summary.

Façade improvement loan to BP Commercial Condo, LLC

City commits public funds to support private building renovation. Check the full agreement for loan terms, repayment schedule, and public benefit.

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. hired for network and software services

City commits to a sole-source vendor for critical IT infrastructure and software development support without competitive bidding. Contract terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

City approves ParkMobile for on-street parking management

The city is giving ParkMobile control of parking meters, collection, and software citywide. This affects how you pay for parking and what data the city collects about parking patterns.

City funds 27th annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival for $20,000

City sets aside $20,000 from the general fund to support the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, a community cultural event that celebrates independent film and cinema.

City pays Southern Museum of Flight Foundation $9,690

Museum receives public funding from general budget. Description incomplete; full purpose not disclosed in available text.

City approves façade loan for Terrific New Theatre renovation

City commits public funds via loan to support theatre building improvements in the community.

Mayor authorized to enter façade improvement loan with Woodfield Holdings

City commits loan funds to support private building renovation. Project details and loan terms not yet disclosed.

Council approves $7,514 grant to Birmingham Public Library for Five Points coord

Funds support library coordination efforts in the Five Points neighborhood, helping connect library services with community needs in that area.

City commits $7,500 to Birmingham United Neighborhoods for community support

This grant supports a local nonprofit helping neighborhoods and residents navigate city services and community issues.

Rickwood Field: Friends group to run programs and outreach

The Friends of Rickwood Field will manage community outreach, educational and recreational programs at the historic baseball venue. This partnership shapes what services residents can access at the facility.

City approves $1,000 agreement with Omega Bridge Builders Foundation

City commits $1,000 to Omega Bridge Builders Foundation for services (full scope not specified in available text).

City approves $2,000 contract with Files Arts Project for assistance program

City allocates $2,000 to Files Arts Project to provide assistance to poor and needy residents.

City contracts with Urban Impact, Inc. for $10,500

Urban Impact will provide live services to the city funded from the general budget. The specific service details are incomplete in the agenda description.

Spend up to $5,000 per neighborhood group for officer training

Neighborhood associations get funding to train their officers. Supports grassroots civic engagement across the city.

City commits up to $1,000 to Board of Education for coordination services

City will spend $1,000 from general funds for services from the Birmingham Board of Education; specific service details are not fully visible in the agenda item.

City buys 10 neighborhood meeting signs for North Birmingham ($300)

Neighborhood meeting signage helps residents stay informed about community events in North Birmingham.

City authorizes $500 payment to Birmingham Board of Education

City will pay the school board to coordinate services. The item lacks details on what services are provided.

Restrictive covenant removed from 2224 24th Avenue North

Property at 2224 24th Avenue North can now be used for purposes beyond vehicle storage and parking. Removal of the 1993 restriction opens the door to new development or alternative uses for the site.

Property owner assessed $2,835 for building demolition at 30th Street North

Property owner at 1120 – 30th Street North will be billed $2,834.66 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure the city removed.

Special assessment: $1,268 demolition cost at 2613 Ensley Avenue

Property owner at 2613 Ensley Avenue will be charged $1,268 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

City assesses $13,596 demolition cost against 496-37th Terrace West

Property owner will be charged $13,596 for city-ordered demolition of unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Special demolition assessment: $5,090 at 2317–35th Ave North

Property owner at 2317–35th Avenue North will be charged $5,090 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Special demolition assessment: $4,430 for 1530 34th Ave N

Property owner at 1530 34th Avenue North will be charged $4,430 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $3,318 demolition cost at 3917 Ellis Ave S.W.

Property owner must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This recovers the demolition expense through a special tax bill against the property.

Property owner billed $5,004 for unsafe building demolition

Property at 49 3rd Avenue South is being demolished for safety reasons; the owner will be charged $5,004 in special assessment to cover demolition costs.

Special assessment: $5,374 demolition cost at 2912 Garrison Ave S.W.

Property owner at 2912 Garrison Ave S.W. will be charged $5,374 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land.

Property owner billed $4,512 for unsafe building demolition at 498 Kappa Avenue

City demolishes unsafe building; property owner now owes $4,512 to cover the cost. If unpaid, the amount may become a lien on the property.

Property owner charged $4,958 for demolition of unsafe building at 1131 2nd Cour

City completes demolition of unsafe structure and assesses the cost against the property owner. The owner now owes $4,958.40 in special charges tied to the parcel.

City recovers $3,076.50 demolition cost from owner of unsafe building

Property owner at 896 Walnut Street will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The special assessment is a common way cities recover demolition expenses from owners of blighted or dangerous properties.

Special assessment: $114,361 demolition cost for 4401 7th Ave

Property owner at 4401 7th Avenue will be charged $114,361 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $14,971 demolition cost at 3024 Lawn Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3024 Lawn Avenue S.W. will be billed $14,971.25 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land.

Special assessment: $11,440 to demolish unsafe building at 3161 30th Ct N

Property owner at 3161 30th Court North will be charged $11,440 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

City assesses $16,873 demolition cost to 2900 Bessemer Rd property

Property owner at 2900 Bessemer Road will be billed $16,873 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

City recovers $14,574 demolition cost from property owner at 4825 Avenue V

Property owner at 4825 Avenue V will be billed $14,574 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special tax lien on the property until paid.

Special assessment: $2,478 for demolition at 3208 27th Court North

Property owner at 3208 27th Court North will be charged $2,478.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $5,055.89 charged for demolition at 4201 12th Ave

Property owner at 4201 12th Avenue will be assessed $5,055.89 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Council awards $31,450 roofing contract to Advanced Roofing Solutions

Arlington House kitchen roof gets repaired under competitive bid. Project awarded to lowest-qualified vendor at 331 Cotton Avenue.

Council approves $10K+ payments to Jefferson County, vendors for goods and servi

Sole-source payments to county and election/mailing vendors without competitive bidding. Details of what goods or services are being purchased are not disclosed in this consent item.

City pays $3,658 to Birmingham Restaurant Supply for jail kitchen counter

Routine spending from general funds for kitchen equipment at the Birmingham City Jail.

Repair payment approved for ambulance: $2,364

City approves payment to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for wreck repair on ambulance (2019 Ford F-350). Funds come from general budget.

Fire & Rescue medical supplies: $17,712.50 to Core Scientific Global

Fire & Rescue Department purchases medical supplies needed for emergency response operations. Payment approved from general fund.

Fire Department buys electric pallet jack for $3,864

Fire Department acquires new equipment to improve station operations and safety in material handling.

City pays $11,265 to Huffstutler Paint and Body for vehicle repairs

City fleet maintenance: approval of wreck repairs on two municipal vehicles (152202 and 184379) charged to the general fund.

City buys office furniture from Hon Company for $5,073

Division of Youth Services receives new furniture through competitive purchase from general fund.

Council approves $32,728.50 for modular phone pods with installation

City purchases two modular phone pods for office use. No competitive bidding was conducted.

Fire & Rescue buys sleeping quarters from Western Shelter for $20,852

Birmingham Fire & Rescue gets new mobile sleeping quarters. This no-bid purchase from general funds supports firefighter operations and station facilities.

City spends $3,627 on limestone asphalt mix for Public Works

Routine purchase for road maintenance and repair materials. Limestone asphalt mix is a standard infrastructure supply for patching and resurfacing city streets.

Council approves itemized expense accounts for appointed officials

Spending by appointed officials — including travel, meals, and other reimbursable costs — comes under public review. This vote gives transparency into how city leadership uses discretionary expense budgets.

Council approves expense account for appointed official

Grants an appointed city official access to an advance expense account for authorized business spending. Establishes accountability over how public funds are used for official duties.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council confirms itemized work expenses for city staff. This routine consent-agenda payment ensures employees are reimbursed for approved business costs.

City approves employee expense reimbursement

Employee reimbursement for advanced business expenses. Dollar amount not specified in public record.

City declares 125 weedy properties public nuisance, posts notice

City is officially flagging 125 properties with dangerous weeds as public nuisances and posting notice—step one toward cleanup or owner fines. Affects neighborhood safety and property values.

Norfolk Southern funds median channel device installation

Norfolk Southern will pay for "Qwick Kurb" median safety devices to be installed on a city street. This is a cost-sharing agreement that brings private investment to infrastructure improvements without city funds.