Regular Council Meeting

Beer and wine license transfer approved for F & S Food Mart

F & S Food Mart gains permission to sell beer and wine at 2435 Carraway Boulevard. The transfer allows the business to offer packaged alcoholic beverages to customers at this location.

All Stars Convenience: off-premise beer and wine license approved

All Stars Convenience Store at 1635 Tin Mill Road is now licensed to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption, expanding retail beverage options in the area.

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for American Pride Mart

My Son LLC receives approval to sell beer and wine at American Pride Mart in Wylam. Local liquor licenses require public notice and council approval.

Lenell's seeks Class II lounge liquor license at 32nd Street North

Lenell's, Inc. is applying for a retail liquor license to operate a lounge at 1210 32nd Street North. City Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to approve the license.

Special Events License approved for St. Marks Italian Food Festival

St. Marks Catholic Church can now host the Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road. The special events license allows the church to operate the festival.

Agape House bingo permit renewed for Oak Grove Road

The Agape House gets approval to continue weekly bingo events on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1286 Oak Grove Road, supporting the nonprofit's fundraising activities.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

City is billing property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from their land, as required by a 2010 ordinance. Property owners will receive bills for the abatement work already completed.

Special assessments imposed on blighted properties for weed abatement

Property owners may face special assessments to cover the city's cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. This enforces the city's 2010 blight-abatement policy by charging owners who fail to maintain their properties.

Weed abatement: City seeks special assessment against blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots may face liens to cover City weed-removal costs. Abatement work was authorized in 2010 under Resolution 1722-10.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City imposes liens on properties with noxious or dangerous weeds under a 2011 council directive. Property owners may face financial obligation to clear weeds or see costs rolled into tax assessments.

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on property owners

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Check your notice to see if your property is affected.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special tax bill to cover abatement costs. The city removes overgrown vegetation and charges owners for cleanup.

Weed abatement: City seeks cost recovery from property owners

City will bill property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Affected owners can contest the charges at a public hearing.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face financial charges to remove noxious weeds from their land. This follows the city's 2011 blight-abatement authority and protects neighborhood safety and appearance.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds are being assessed for cleanup costs. Property owners affected will receive notice of the charge.

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on Birmingham properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Owners should expect a notice if their property is affected.

Weed abatement special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs; the city will hear objections at a public hearing.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive a bill for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds from their land. This follows a 2012 declaration and funds the cleanup of public health hazards in neighborhoods.

Council assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessment charges for city weed removal on their land. This follows the 2012 declaration that the properties posed a public nuisance.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face liens or charges to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their parcels. This enforces the city's long-standing weed abatement policy to reduce blight and public safety hazards.

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners will face cost recovery assessments for city-ordered weed removal on their lots. The specific properties and amounts are listed in the full resolution.

Weed abatement: City levies special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land under a 2013 abatement program. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

City increases funding to Independent Living Investment-Pratt City by $87,489

City commits an additional $87,489 to an affordable housing development in Pratt City, raising total project funding to approximately $5.5 million.

Redemption deed approved for Carver Highlands property

Property at Lot 18, Block 7 in Carver Highlands transfers to Barbara F. Thompson via redemption deed, clearing a tax-delinquent parcel.

City sells Carver Highlands lot to Barbara F. Thompson

Property at Lot 19, Block 7 in Carver Highlands transfers to Thompson via redemption deed. Removes city-held parcel from tax rolls and clears path for private development or residential use.

Municipal Court contracts with ATG for drug & alcohol testing

Court-ordered drug and alcohol testing is a key part of probation and sentencing for many residents facing charges. This contract sets the vendor and standards for those tests.

City funds Love Your Block volunteer appreciation event at Botanical Gardens

City uses general funds to host a volunteer recognition reception on February 13, celebrating community service and encouraging future civic participation.

City funds IBM Smarter Cities Grant Application luncheon at City Hall

IBM will visit City Hall on February 13, 2014, to discuss a potential smart-cities grant. City funds will cover the event's costs to help Birmingham explore technology partnerships that could improve public services.

City funds $7,542.51 neighborhood entrance sign

The city is spending public funds to install a decorative entrance sign in a neighborhood, improving visual identity and placemaking.

City awards $17,500 roof repair contract to B & B Roofing

Fountain Heights Recreation Center gets roof inspection and repair work with a 15-year manufacturer warranty. This routine maintenance keeps the facility safe and operational for community use.

City awards $12,675 HVAC contract to Southeastern Temperature Controls

Boutwell Auditorium's heating system gets upgraded through a competitive bid process. Project maintains the facility's climate control for events and public use.

City awards 3-year vehicle lease contract to Creative Leasing

Birmingham commits to a multi-year fleet lease agreement with Creative Leasing for full-size vehicles. Exact costs and fleet size appear not yet disclosed publicly.

Shuttle service license extended for Birmingham Door to Door LLC

Extends the company's permit to operate courtesy shuttles in the Birmingham area. The update allows continued service for riders needing affordable transportation alternatives.

Weed abatement: 7915 6th Ave N removed from special assessment

Property at 7915 6th Ave N is no longer subject to the city's weed-abatement fee, reducing costs for the property owner or clearing the parcel from blight cleanup charges.

Weed abatement lien removed from 101 Powell Ave

Property owner at 101 Powell Ave no longer owes the city's weed abatement fee. Removes a lien that could have blocked sale or refinance of the property.

Weed abatement: 1221 28th St N removed from special assessment

Property at 1221 28th St N is no longer subject to the city's weed-abatement assessment, likely because the blight issue has been resolved or the property has been cleared.

Reimburse Phil Amthor $1 travel expense

Administrative reimbursement from the general fund for Mayor's Office staff travel to Philadelphia.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursements for work-related travel, meals, and other itemized expenses from the general fund.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Routine payroll processing on consent agenda.

City funds Metro Birmingham NAACP events throughout 2014

City general fund supports NAACP programming across the calendar year, recognizing events as serving a public purpose that builds community goodwill.

Budget shift: $96,271 for Oxmoor Valley rock excavation

City redirects capital funds to prepare Oxmoor Valley Community Center for utility hookup. Project clears rock barriers blocking site development.

CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution determining that District 4 Norwood Day, to be held February 24, 2014 to discuss future plans of Carraway Campus, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and requesting that City funds be

Council discretionary funds allocated to various organizations

General fund money is being set aside for community organizations. Details on amounts and which groups benefit are not provided in the agenda materials.

City demolishes blighted building at 309-81st Street South

Unsafe structure removed from residential area. Property clears path for neighborhood stabilization.

1924 Stouts Road apartment building marked unsafe, ordered demolished

City finds this building a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes a blight risk from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6630 1st Ave S

A blighted structure in Birmingham will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment or community use.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2028 Dawson Ave S.W.

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition clears blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 1519 W 10th Street unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 1519 West 10th Street has been deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. The building will be demolished to eliminate the threat and improve the neighborhood.

Reimburse admin assistant $967 for trip expenses

Mayor's office expense reimbursement for staff travel (September 22–24, 2013).

City pays $1,610.66 for Chief of Staff travel to Los Angeles

Reimburses Erskine Faush, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, for travel expenses to Los Angeles, February 25–27, 2014.

City approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

Confirms funding for city employee business expenses paid upfront and now being reimbursed from the general fund.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. Standard administrative practice to settle employee accounts.

Council approves $29,075 in refunds from general fund

City returns overpayments and erroneous charges to residents and vendors. The refunds span 11 separate claims totaling $29,075.

Restaurant liquor license approved for Genghis Grill at The Summit

Genghis Grill at 250 Summit Boulevard is now authorized to serve beer, wine, and liquor. The restaurant can add alcoholic beverages to its menu.

City reimburses Councilor Austin $742.55 for travel expenses

Council approves reimbursement for official travel. Item covers Feb. 28–Mar. 2 trip to Point Clear.

Council reimburses Councilor Abbott $742.55 travel expenses

Councilor Valerie Abbott receives reimbursement for travel to Point Clear, Alabama on city business, February 28–March 2, 2014.

Budget: $30,820 shifted from Fair Park marketing to capital improvements

$30,820 moves out of Fair Park's marketing budget and into the city's capital improvement fund, which pays for infrastructure projects. Less marketing may reduce Fair Park promotion and events.

Council funds $975K drug treatment contract with Aletheia House

Birmingham commits $975,000 over three years to Aletheia House for drug abuse treatment and support services. Expands access to addiction recovery resources in the community.