Regular City Council Meeting

Sodexo gets beer and wine license for Bartow Arena

Sodexo can now sell beer and wine at Bartow Arena events, adding food and beverage revenue to the city venue. Affects concessions and pricing for patrons.

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Owners of properties with noxious weeds face a special tax charge to cover city cleanup costs. This is part of Birmingham's ongoing effort to clear blight.

City seeks weed-abatement costs from property owners

Property owners may receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. This decision enforces a 2010 council rule authorizing special assessments against owners who fail to maintain their property.

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to address blight and dangerous conditions in neglected neighborhoods.

Weed abatement: special assessment against properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed.

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners facing cost recovery for City weed removal on tax-delinquent or abandoned land. Specifics (address, amount per parcel) not yet posted.

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Properties with noxious weeds get a special tax bill to cover city cleanup costs. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Owners of neglected properties must pay for city cleanup of dangerous weeds under longstanding abatement law. Property owners have a right to be heard before final assessment is imposed.

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City pursues cleanup of overgrown, dangerous properties through special assessments. Property owners may face liens or charges if weeds aren't removed.

Weed abatement: Special assessment against blighted properties

City pursues cost recovery for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected properties. Property owners may face liens or billing for cleanup work authorized under 2011 Council policy.

Weed abatement: City assesses special charges against blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to recover costs of weed removal on their parcels. Check your property address if you own land in Birmingham.

Special weed-abatement assessment levy on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious or dangerous weeds from neglected land. Owners may face liens or tax impacts if assessments go unpaid.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments for weed removal on blighted lots. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens.

City assesses weed abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners will receive special assessment bills for costs incurred to clear noxious weeds from their land. These charges recover the city's cleanup expense; failure to pay can result in additional tax liens.

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City collects special assessments from property owners to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds. Property owners will receive notices of the charges assessed against their parcels.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their parcels. Assessment amounts vary by property.

Special assessment on blighted properties for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. This follows a 2012 council declaration on blight.

Weed abatement costs assessed against affected properties

Property owners declared responsible for weed removal costs under a 2012 city order. Affected properties may face liens or additional tax assessments if abatement costs go unpaid.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected land. Property owners can challenge the charges at a public hearing.

Weed abatement: special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover city cleanup costs if they don't abate the problem themselves. Hearing details and affected properties require review.

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners may owe additional charges if the city clears the weeds.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for removal of noxious weeds on their land. Failure to pay the special assessment could result in liens or enforcement action against the property.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City can bill property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. Owners who don't pay face liens on their properties.

CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution requesting the Mayor authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign between the 900 and 1000 blocks of 6th Place Pratt, in the Central Pratt Neighborhood, in honor of Willie Clark. (Submitted by Council Presi

Unsafe building at 1301 Adams Street ordered demolished

Property at 1301 Adams Street in Pratt City will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and removes hazards from the community.

City demolishes unsafe building at 3700 66th St North

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted structure from the neighborhood and improving public safety.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 202 3rd Ave SW

Unsafe or blighted structure removed from the neighborhood. City declares building a public nuisance and authorizes demolition to clear the property.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 55 17th Avenue South

Blighted structure removed from neighborhood. Clears property for redevelopment or stabilization of surrounding area.

Unsafe building at 4312 Pulaski Street ordered demolished

A blighted structure on Pulaski Street will be removed from the neighborhood, clearing a public safety hazard and opening the property for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Duplex at 3638-42 42nd Ave North ordered demolished

City deems the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City demolishes unsafe building at 913 52nd Place North

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blighted structure from neighborhood. Clears the way for potential land recovery and future use.

Special assessment: $4,138.84 charged to 421 Green Street for demolition

Property owner at 421 Green Street will be billed $4,138.84 to recover the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $1,891.80 lien on 1920 10th Street for demolition

Property owner at 1920 10th Street will pay $1,891.80 in special taxes to cover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe building. This lien attaches to the property and may affect sale or refinance.

City charges owner $2,590 for demolition at 313 Avenue G, Pratt City

Property owners responsible for removing unsafe buildings must pay the city's demolition costs. This special assessment locks a $2,590 bill against the Pratt City parcel.

City recovers $5,020 demolition cost from property at 404 5th Place

Owner of the Pratt City property will be billed for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The special assessment recovers public spending on blight removal.

City assesses $2,876 demolition cost against 1313 Avenue I, Ensley

Property owner at 1313 Avenue I will be billed $2,876.32 to recover the city's cost for demolishing the unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

City recovers $10,085 demolition cost from blighted property at 222 2nd Street

Property owner pays back the cost of removing an unsafe building on their land. The city previously demolished the structure; this assessment ensures taxpayers don't foot the bill.

City charges $2,934 demolition cost to 915 Avenue V property

Owner of the Pratt City property must pay the city's demolition bill for the unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

City charges $3,527 demolition cost to Pratt City duplex owner

Owner of unsafe duplex and storage building at 510-512 9th Street must pay the city's demolition bill. Property owner holds financial liability for blight removal.

City charges property owner $3,795 for building demolition at 448 1st St N

Property owner at 448 1st Street North will be assessed $3,795 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

Property owner charged $2,571 for demolition of unsafe building at 5400-11th Ave

City demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special assessment. Homeowners and businesses should know when the city has demolished a structure on their property and what bill follows.

Condemnation repair permit issued at 916 18th Street, Ensley

Property owner James Otis Caldwell gets permission to repair a condemned building in Ensley, moving it toward occupancy or sale. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Condemnation repair permit: 7007 1st Avenue South

Property owner Glenn Rogers can now repair a condemned building at this South Birmingham address, moving it toward occupancy or sale. This clears a pathway to remove blight from the neighborhood.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 901 Pike Road, Ensley

Property owner Morgan McClain receives permit to repair a condemned building in Ensley, clearing the way for rehabilitation or redevelopment of the site.

City awards $19,247 contract to Creative Landscape for Cooper Green Park irrigat

Creative Landscape LLC will upgrade irrigation systems and re-trench fields at Cooper Green Park under a competitive bid process. The $19,247 project improves park infrastructure for resident recreation and grounds maintenance.

City awards $39K storage system for jail filing system

Birmingham will install a mobile filing and storage system at the City Jail using state grant money, improving record management and operational efficiency.

City awards pool chemicals contract to Leslie's Pool Mart

Competitive bid for routine municipal pool maintenance supplies. No direct impact on residents' rates or access.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 622 3rd St N

Blighted property will be removed from neighborhood. City targets unsafe structures to improve public safety and block recovery.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 616 3rd St N

The City will demolish a blighted structure in downtown Birmingham to remove a public hazard and nuisance that threatens nearby residents and property values.

Weed abatement: 5705 2nd CT N removed from special assessment

Property owner at 5705 2nd CT N is released from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, likely because the property has been cleaned or the abatement work completed.

City approves $20,358.63 in refunds (6 claims)

General fund money returned to citizens or vendors for overpayments or erroneous charges.

City approves $20,358.63 in refunds (6 claims)

General fund money returned to citizens or vendors for overpayments or erroneous charges.

City approves $879 travel expense for Chief Administrative Analyst

Routine reimbursement for city official's work-related travel to Indianapolis.

Approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees receive reimbursement for job-related expenses; this vote confirms which costs are covered and ensures public funds are spent appropriately on authorized city business.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Employees' out-of-pocket work expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can cover approved business costs without delay.

City declares 5 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds pose fire and health hazards to nearby residents. Notice will be posted on each site, triggering cleanup orders.

City awards premise network equipment contract to Black Box Network Services

City commits to multi-location network infrastructure upgrades through competitive vendor contract. Equipment and cabling will support city operations across multiple facilities.