Regular Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #9 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Basil LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at 1101 Dunston

Basil Gourmet Pizza and Bar is applying to serve beer, wine, and spirits at its location on Dunston Avenue. Council will hear from the business and interested neighbors before voting.

👥 Counterparty: Basil LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 1101 Dunston Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Los Arcos IX LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at Parkway East location

New restaurant liquor license allows alcohol sales at 9417 Parkway East. Public hearing will let neighbors and residents comment on the application.

👥 Counterparty: Los Arcos IX LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 9417 Parkway East, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license hearing: Mugshots Grill and Bar on Richard Arrington Blvd

Mugshots BJCC LLC seeks approval to serve beer, wine, and spirits at 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. License approval allows the restaurant to sell alcohol on premises.

👥 Counterparty: Mugshots BJCC LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Suite 100, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Merienda Lounge receives liquor license transfer at Richard Arrington Boulevard

Merienda Lounge LLC gains approval to operate a retail lounge liquor license at 420 Richard Arrington Boulevard South, enabling alcohol service at the location.

👥 Counterparty: Merienda Lounge LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 420 Richard Arrington Boulevard South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Merienda Lounge seeks Division I Dance Permit at 420 Richard Arrington Blvd

Public hearing to decide whether to allow live/recorded dance entertainment at this downtown venue. City decides who can operate dance establishments under local licensing rules.

👥 Counterparty: Merienda Lounge LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 420 Richard Arrington Boulevard South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license hearing set for Messer Airport Highway location

New lounge serving alcohol at 4108–4110 Messer Airport Highway. Public hearing allows residents and interested parties to comment on the license application.

👥 Counterparty: Terry D. Thedford 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 4108 and 4110 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for The Ambiance at Messer Airport Highway

Council approved a Division I dance permit for The Ambiance venue, allowing it to operate as a dance establishment under city licensing rules.

👥 Counterparty: Terry D. Thedford 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4108 and 4110 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license: Hypnosis LLC lounge at 427–20th Street South

Hypnosis LLC is seeking approval to operate a lounge serving alcohol at 427–20th Street South. The decision affects neighbors and the neighborhood's commercial licensing profile.

👥 Counterparty: Hypnosis LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 427 - 20th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License issued for Gumbo Gala at 32nd Street North

Lea Enterprises LLC receives permission to hold The Gumbo Gala on April 26, 2014 at 20-32nd Street North. This special events license allows the public gathering to proceed.

👥 Counterparty: Lea Enterprises LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 20 - 32nd Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for Yarbrough Festival Foodservice at Magic City

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice gets approval to operate food service at the Magic City Art Connection event in Linn Park, April 25–27, 2014.

👥 Counterparty: Yarbrough Festival Foodservice, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Linn Park, Birmingham

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

Mobile food vendor permit approved for Big Daddy Ray's pushcart

Raymond G. Bischoff can now operate a pushcart food service at 20th Street North and 5th Avenue North.

👥 Counterparty: Raymond G. Bischoff 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Southwest Corner of 20th Street North and 5th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendor permit approved: Greg's Hot Dogs pushcart at 19th St South

Greg's Hot Dogs gets permission to operate a food cart on 19th Street South. Decision allows a small food vendor to set up shop in a public location.

👥 Counterparty: William Gregory Nuckolls / Greg's Hot Dogs LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: West Sidewalk of 19th Street South, fifty feet north of the ped

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Greg's Hot Dogs gets permit for pushcart at 20th & 5th North

Mobile food vendor permit approved for hot dog pushcart at Southeast corner of 20th Street North and 5th Avenue North.

👥 Counterparty: Greg's Hot Dogs LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Southeast corner of 20th Street North and 5th Avenue North

· Item number:Item #23 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

BBM Mobility Transport LLC granted license to operate medical transport

Company approved to provide non-emergency medical transport services on Birmingham streets. Expands transportation options for residents needing medical rides outside emergency situations.

👥 Counterparty: BBM Mobility Transport LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 115 Walter Davis Drive, Birmingham

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

Limousine licenses granted to Over the Mountain Sedan LLC

Over the Mountain Sedan LLC receives approval to operate two additional limousine services in Birmingham. The decision allows the Homewood-based company to expand its operations on city streets.

👥 Counterparty: Over the Mountain Sedan LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the land. Affects property owners and neighbors in targeted areas.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment on neglected properties

City bills property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Charges may appear on tax bills if owners don't comply with city orders.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment hearing on blighted properties

City moves to recover costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected properties. Property owners may face liens or assessments to cover cleanup expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners face special tax charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Unpaid assessments can lead to tax liens or property seizure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessments fixed on unspecified properties

Owners of blighted properties will owe special assessments to cover city weed-abatement costs under 2011 authority. Exact properties and amounts not provided in this agenda text.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The city uses this special assessment process to recover costs when owners don't comply with abatement orders.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face added costs to clear noxious weeds from blighted sites. The city enforces weed-abatement rules under a 2011 resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will be assessed cleanup costs. Failure to pay may result in tax lien or property sale.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City assesses weed-abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners will receive special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Liens may be placed against properties if charges go unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners may face special assessments to recover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for clearing noxious weeds from blighted land. Owners may face liens or enforcement action if they don't pay.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face cost recovery charges for city weed removal on their blighted parcels under 2011 resolution authority.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive special tax assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds. Affected owners can attend a hearing to contest the charges.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City will levy charges against property owners for weed removal on declared blighted parcels. Property owners may face liens if assessments go unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment: Weed abatement liens on blighted properties

City is imposing cost-recovery liens against property owners for removing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Property owners will receive bills for abatement work authorized under a 2012 Council decision.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

City assesses weed-abatement costs on blighted properties

Property owners may face liens or special tax bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected lots. Unpaid assessments can accelerate foreclosure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This is a standard enforcement mechanism tied to a 2012 blight ordinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face new charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from declared problem parcels. Affects an unknown number of properties citywide.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement special assessments imposed on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for weed removal on neglected parcels; owners can appeal at a public hearing. Costs vary by property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: city assesses costs against blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to remove noxious weeds from their land. Abatement liens can increase property debt and affect tax status.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment against blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected properties by placing a lien against the owner. Property owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Owners may face liens or cost recovery if weeds aren't cleared.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City charges property owners for cost of removing dangerous weeds on their land. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: Special assessments levied against blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Property owners will receive bills for abatement work already performed under a 2012 city policy.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City is charging property owners a special assessment to cover weed abatement on blighted lots. Affected property owners will receive bills for cleanup costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face special tax assessments to pay for city weed removal on blighted lots. Costs vary by parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City imposes weed-abatement costs on property owners

Property owners may face special assessment bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed to learn what you owe.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment against blighted properties

City pursues cost recovery against property owners for weed removal on blighted parcels. Owners may face liens or additional charges if assessments aren't paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds from neglected parcels and bills property owners for cleanup costs. Owners who don't pay may face liens or foreclosure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment applied to properties

Property owners with blighted, overgrown land will face a special city assessment to cover weed removal costs if they don't abate the problem themselves.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Charges appear on tax bills if owners don't comply with cleanup orders.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. This enforces the city's 2012 blight-clearing declaration.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment charge. The abatement order was declared in 2012; this resolution finalizes the assessment against specific parcels.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on blighted properties

City levies cleanup costs against property owners whose land harbors noxious weeds. Owners may face tax liens or property seizure if assessments go unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special tax bill if the city had to clear the land. This continues enforcement of a 2012 Council decision to hold owners accountable for code violations.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City levies costs to clean up dangerous or overgrown lots. Property owners will receive bills for the abatement work.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on vacant or neglected lots. The assessment recoups abatement expenses under authority from a 2013 resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment set for blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover city cleanup costs. Owners can contest the charges at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Properties declared blighted under city code must clear dangerous weeds or face special assessments added to tax bills. This item processes those assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on property owners

Property owners may face special assessments to recover abatement costs for noxious or dangerous weeds on their land, as authorized under a 2013 council resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessments on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from abandoned lots. Owners who don't pay may face liens or foreclosure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned lots under a 2013 ordinance. Costs become a lien if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses costs against blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments to recover city costs for removing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Charges are collected as liens on the affected properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners face charges for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels and bills the property owners. Property owners will receive a special assessment to recover cleanup expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for blighted properties

City bills property owners for cutting noxious weeds on vacant or neglected lots declared blighted in 2013. Costs recover city cleanup expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weeds cleared on blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds from abandoned lots and assesses owners for cleanup costs. Helps reduce blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for removal of dangerous weeds from abandoned or blighted parcels. You may see this bill if your property was flagged for noxious vegetation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set against properties for weed abatement

Property owners may face special assessment charges for city-ordered weed removal on their parcels. Check your address to learn if your property is affected and the amount due.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to recover city cleanup costs. Assessment amount and affected parcels determined at public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment ordered for blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected lots. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #76 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on neglected properties

City will bill property owners for cost of clearing overgrown weeds from blighted lots. Owners who don't pay face liens on their property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #77 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners may face special tax charges to pay for city-ordered removal of dangerous weeds from their lots. Unpaid assessments can become liens on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments to cover city weed-clearing costs on blighted parcels. The city removes dangerous overgrowth and bills owners; those who don't pay face liens.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be assessed costs for removing noxious weeds on their land; unpaid assessments become a lien on the property. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to address blight in residential neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners will receive a bill to cover city weed removal costs on their parcels. The exact properties and amounts are not listed in this summary.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #81 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects cleanup costs from property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds. Owners may face fines or liens if assessments aren't paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment on blighted properties

City collects costs from property owners for clearing dangerous weeds on their land. Failure to pay can result in liens against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #83 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants parking lot license to Slice, LLC at 721 29th St S

Slice, LLC gains use of a city-owned parking lot. Terms of the license—including duration, fees, and use restrictions—are not detailed in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Slice, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 721 29th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #84 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 229 Sheridan Road

Unsafe structure in Pratt City will be removed to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety. Property clears the path for potential future development.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 229 Sheridan Road Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #85 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1809 Pearson Ave unsafe; building set for demolition

An unsafe building at 1809 Pearson Avenue will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood. This clears a blighted property and improves safety in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1809 Pearson Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #86 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for blighted building at 1247 4th Place North

City declares this building unsafe and a public nuisance, and will tear it down. Removes a blight risk from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1247 - 4th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #87 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5605 Court I

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight liability from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5605 Court I Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #88 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $47K

Storm damage: City awards $47K roof repair contract to Alabama Roofing

Ensley Recreation Center gymnasium roof gets fixed after storm damage. Repair costs $47,095 and restores the facility for community use.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Ensley Recreation Center

· Item number:Item #89 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $19K

Council awards $18,700 flooring contract to Carpet Specialties

Highland Park Golf and Tennis Club gets new flooring. Low-bid competitive award keeps public facility in usable condition.

👥 Counterparty: Carpet Specialties, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Highland Park Golf and Tennis Club

· Item number:Item #90 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment removed for 2204 Snavely Ave

Property owner at 2204 Snavely Ave is released from a special assessment for weed abatement. The obligation established in 2013 is being cleared from the city's records.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 2204 Snavely Ave

· Item number:Item #91 $ Total cost: $660

City pays $660 for easement on MLK Drive multimodal corridor

Property owner Alice Jones Jackson receives payment for temporary construction easement needed for High Ore Line Multimodal Corridor project on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.

👥 Counterparty: Alice Jones Jackson 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 700 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive

· Item number:Item #92 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,488.82 expense reimbursement for City Council staff travel

Reimburses Committee Assistant Courtney Hunter for official travel to Los Angeles on City Council business. Routine expense claim from general fund.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve city employee expense accounts

Reimburses city staff for job-related spending from the general fund. Routine monthly expense approval.

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

· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for approved work-related expenses from the general fund. The specific amounts and approvals are part of routine payroll administration.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $3.5M

City accepts $3.5M Rotary Club grant for PEP Rotary Trail

Birmingham receives a major gift to build or expand the PEP Rotary Trail, a public recreation project. This adds significant trail infrastructure without burdening the general budget.

👥 Counterparty: Rotary Club of Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City executes agreement with UA Hospital, county, and sheriff

City enters partnership with University of Alabama Hospital, Jefferson County, and the sheriff's office. Agreement terms and purpose not fully detailed in item description.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama; Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama; Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama; University of Alabama Hospital 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #97 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $28K

Sole-source: Terracon contract for asbestos abatement at 300 10th St N, $27,560

City addresses asbestos contamination at 300 10th Street North through professional design and air-quality monitoring. This protects workers and future occupants from hazardous exposure.

👥 Counterparty: Terracon, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 300 10th Street North

· Item number:Item #98 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses city's 2013 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Plan

This plan guides zoning decisions, development priorities, and neighborhood growth for years to come. Endorsement formalizes the city's long-term land-use strategy.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #100 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

City pays Macedonia Baptist Church $500 for neighborhood meeting space

Overton Neighborhood Association will have a place to meet. This $500 from the general fund supports community organizing in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #101 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 219 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd

Unsafe building at 219 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 219 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard aka 8th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #102 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $7K

City charges $7,340 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1300 Avenue H is liable for the full cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their land. The special assessment will appear on their property tax bill or be collected as a lien.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1300 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #103 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,703 demolition cost to Wylam property owner

Property owner at 601 Attalla Street will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building. The city recovers demolition expenses through a special assessment added to the tax record.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 601 Attalla Street Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #104 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,416 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1120 21st Avenue North must pay special assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure removed by the city.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1120 - 21st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #105 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,770 for demolition at 408 Court E, Pratt City

Property owner at 408 Court E in Pratt City will be charged $5,769.60 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 408 Court E Pratt City and Garage and Storage House, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #106 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: City charges $3,588 demolition cost to 410 Court E

Property owner at 410 Court E in Pratt City is now liable for the full $3,588.24 demolition bill for an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 410 Court E Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #107 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,810 demolition cost to Pratt City property owner

Property owner at 303 Avenue V will pay a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This is a direct bill for completed demolition work.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 303 Avenue V Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #108 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,125.50 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 308 Avenue V in Pratt City is being billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This assessment is added to the property tax bill or lien.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 308 Avenue V, Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #109 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

City recovers $2,032 demolition cost from owner of 813 13th Street

Unsafe building at 813 13th Street has been demolished; owner is billed $2,032 for the cost. This clears a blighted property and holds the owner financially responsible for maintenance failures.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 813 - 13th Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #110 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $3,830 for building demolition at 2961 Court Y

City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner. Unsafe building removal protects neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2961 Court Y, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #111 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Ensley property owner charged $6,385 for demolition of unsafe building

City demolishes unsafe structure; owner billed for full cost. Property at 2556 29th Place West.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2556 - 29th Place West Ensley and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #112 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $5,089 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensley

City is charging the property owner for costs to demolish an unsafe structure at 1713 Avenue Z. Unsafe building removals reduce neighborhood blight and fire/safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1713 Avenue Z Ensley and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #113 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,105 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 962 2nd Street North must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a special assessment on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 962 - 2nd Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #114 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,259 for demolition at 1706 26th Avenue North

Property owner charged for city's cost to tear down unsafe building at this address. Demolition cost will be added as a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1706 - 26th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #115 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,336 demolition cost at 1109 12th Place, Ensley

Property owner at 1109 12th Place, Ensley will be charged $2,336 for demolition of an unsafe building already completed by the city. This cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1109 - 12th Place Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #116 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,586 demolition cost at 201 29th St, Ensley

Property owner at 201 29th Street, Ensley will be charged $2,586.12 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 201 - 29th Street Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #117 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,724.84 demolition cost to 1314 3rd Street North

Property owner at 1314 3rd Street North is billed for demolition of an unsafe building. The special assessment covers the full cost of removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1314 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #118 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $4,665 for demolition of unsafe building at 315 Lora

Demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special assessment. The unsafe structure has been removed from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 315 Lorain Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #119 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $84K

Council awards $84K contract to replace North Birmingham Library VAV box

A.G. Gaston Construction wins the bid to replace the heating/cooling control system at North Birmingham Library, keeping the facility comfortable and functional for community use.

👥 Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Construction Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: North Birmingham

· Item number:Item #120 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: $12K

Fire sprinkler system work at Civil Rights Institute: $12.3K awarded to Joiner

City awards $12,281 contract to upgrade fire safety systems at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a major cultural landmark and public gathering space.

👥 Counterparty: Joiner Fire Sprinkler Company 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham, Alabama

· Item number:Item #121 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards string trimmer contract to Rent One LLC

City Parks and grounds maintenance will use Rent One equipment under a one-year renewable contract. This is a routine equipment lease to support neighborhood upkeep.

👥 Counterparty: Rent One LLC, Gardendale, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #122 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Fingerprint scanning equipment for Police, 1 year + month-to-month

Police Department secures fingerprint scanning equipment through sole-source contract with Dataworks Plus LLC. Initial one-year term with month-to-month renewal thereafter.

👥 Counterparty: Dataworks Plus LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #123 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Granicus software upgrade for legislative workflow

Council meetings and agendas will remain available online with improved streaming and document access for residents tracking city business.

👥 Counterparty: Granicus, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #124 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $57K

Council approves $56,710 in refunds

Five refunds totaling $56,710 are being processed from city funds, likely returning overpaid fees, deposits, or other payments to residents or vendors.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #127 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed at Dolomite-Westfield Neighborhood Park

Fire protection infrastructure improves emergency response times at this neighborhood park, enhancing safety for residents and visitors in the Dolomite-Westfield area.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1069 Tin Mill Rd

· Item number:Item #128 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants added to 3 Perimeter Park locations

Improves emergency response and fire safety at three commercial buildings on Perimeter Park South by placing hydrants in closer, more accessible locations.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2 Perimeter Park South, 4 Perimeter Park South, 12 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #130 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 55 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Blighted properties with dangerous vegetation create safety risks and neighborhood blight. City will post notice on each property and move toward abatement action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #135 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #139 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Civic Center Authority permits illuminated sign on city right of way

Civic Center Authority can install a lighted sign in public street space. The agreement defines maintenance responsibility and public access rights.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Civic Center Authority 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement

· Item number:Item #147 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells two surplus police cruisers

Proceeds from the sale of two retired Ford Crown Victorias reduce the cost of maintaining an aging police fleet and free up storage space.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #150 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $25K

Council hires Leslie Patton and Associates for $25K office reorganization

City Council is spending $25,000 from the general fund to hire a consultant to help reorganize its own offices and central staff structure. This is a sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Leslie Patton and Associates 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution