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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
36
18 consent · 18 regular
Votes
8
minutes text
Total dollars
$500
1 item with amounts

Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered authorizing settlement of two civil lawsuits — Donyell Banks v. City of Birmingham (CV-2018-901114) and Peggy B. George, et al. v. City of Birmingham (CV-2022-902973) — with execution of settlement documents delegated to the Mayor or City Attorney in both cases. The Council also considered authorizing the Mayor to apply for and administer an unspecified grant, and set a public hearing for March 25, 2025, to take up the potential vacation of approximately 3,932 square feet of public right-of-way between 10th Street SW and Lomb Avenue. The Council additionally considered 5 budget items, 4 contracts, 2 public safety matters, and several other routine items.

Provisional · minutes not yet adopted
Roll call

Votes (8)

passed #1666 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1667 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1668 official minutes · high
Re: #29. CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, submit, execute, expend, accept, and to take any and a… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1669 official minutes · high
Re: #27. P ITEM 4. An Ordinance, in accordance with §11-102-1 et seq. and §41-16-50, Code of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor to … structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1671 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1672 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1673 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (18)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Edward E. Rogers, Sr., Pastor, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : Councilor Hunter Williams
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: November 5 - 26, 2024
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: December 3, 2024 – February 18, 2025
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City-County cooperation agreement with Jefferson County for 2 years

Formalizes how Birmingham and Jefferson County work together on shared services or operations over the next two years. Details of the cooperation (services, costs, responsibilities) will determine its impact on city services and taxpayers.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells Copeland's Property lot 5 to Kathryn Rapier for $10,904.65

The city is divesting a parcel of municipal property through sale to a private buyer. The transaction generates revenue for the city and removes the lot from public ownership.

Counterparty: Kathryn Rapier Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #30 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for right-of-way vacation between 10th St SW and Lomb Av

City is considering closing a strip of public land (3,932 sq ft) between two streets. Public hearing March 25, 2025—residents can comment on whether this parcel should be removed from public ownership.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Public hearing: March 25, 2025
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (18)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to abate nuisances and place liens on affected properties

Properties with code violations face cleanup costs passed to owners as liens. This decision clears nuisances but may increase property debt if owners cannot pay.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

The city will clear weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties and charge owners for the work, creating a lien against the property until paid. Owners have a chance to be heard on the cleanup costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #12 Total cost: $500

Budget amendment: $500 to Parks and Recreation

Council moves $500 from a council member's discretionary account to Parks and Recreation for the 2025 fiscal year.

Counterparty: Parks and Recreation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #13 Total cost: undisclosed

City grants encroachment easement to Marx Management Company

The city is granting Marx Management Company legal rights to encroach on public property. This allows the company to use or occupy city land for their operations.

Counterparty: Marx Management Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Banks v. Birmingham lawsuit (Case CV-2018-901114)

City agrees to settle a long-running civil case. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda, but residents should know the City is resolving litigation.

Counterparty: Donyell Banks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Talisha Sanders (C23-100)

The city is resolving a legal claim filed by Talisha Sanders. Settlement details, including any payment amount and terms, are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Talisha Sanders Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Peggy B. George v. City lawsuit

City resolves legal dispute with plaintiff class. Settlement terms and financial impact are not yet disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Peggy B. George, et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards outdoor power equipment contract to Advanced Mower

City purchases lawn mowers and related outdoor equipment through competitive bidding. Contract prices are on file with the purchasing office for routine equipment needs.

Counterparty: Advanced Mower, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire department awards hose/appliances contract to NAFECO

City locks in competitive pricing for essential fire equipment replacements and maintenance under a blanket purchase agreement.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards firefighter ladder equipment contract to NAFECO

Fire department gets competitive bids for equipment upgrades. Ensures firefighter safety gear is purchased at negotiated unit prices.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Allows city-appointed officials to draw advance funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Establishes how public funds flow to officials' advance accounts.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city staff for documented work-related expenses. Routine approval ensures employees are paid back promptly for purchases made on city business.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Approve employee advance expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses. This vote confirms those advances are legitimate and payable from city funds.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for and accept federal grant

City will pursue federal funding for a project or program; specific grant details and amount not disclosed in title.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
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