Regular City Council Meeting

City spends $3,500 on Acipco-Finley "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day"

Council approves $3,500 in public funds to support a neighborhood community event on August 24, 2013.

City spends $175 on KBBC luncheon event tickets

Council is using public funds to purchase five tickets for a KBBC luncheon, classified as a public purpose expense.

City funds Fairview "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" for $3,000

Council approved $3,000 in public funds to support a community event in Fairview neighborhood aimed at building neighbor connections.

Mayor authorized to execute agreement for Fairview "Get to Know Your Neighbor Da

City recognizes Fairview neighborhood event on August 17, 2013 as a public purpose, enabling the Mayor to finalize an agreement with Clarence Albright III to support community building.

ITEM 18. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in the North Avondale neighborhood on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the Mayor to execute

City spends $2,000 on Harrison Park renovation celebration

Oakwood Place neighborhood receives public funding for a community celebration event marking renovation of Harrison Park.

City awards $4,500 to Titusville Day community event

Council approves public funding for the annual Titusville Day celebration, a community gathering in the Titusville neighborhood.

Mayor authorized to partner with Jackson Entertainment for Woodlawn community ev

City supports neighborhood gathering on August 24 to strengthen community connections in Woodlawn. Event uses public resources and funding for resident engagement.

City funds neighborhood picnics and community events

Council approves general-fund spending for neighborhood association events like "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day," letting local groups host community gatherings without raising funds separately.

Gallery honors Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth as 2010 inductee

Rev. Shuttlesworth led Birmingham's civil rights movement and fought segregation at the cost of his safety and livelihood. This posthumous recognition ensures his legacy of courage and sacrifice is permanently honored in city records.

Council posthumously honors Virgil Ware in Gallery of Distinguished Citizens

Virgil Ware, a 13-year-old killed during the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, receives formal civic recognition for his place in the city's civil-rights history. The 2011 induction honors his memory and acknowledges the impact of racial violence on the community.

Johnny Robinson inducted posthumously into Gallery of Distinguished Citizens

The city honors Johnny Robinson's legacy and contributions to Birmingham by recognizing him in the Gallery of Distinguished Citizens, a permanent public acknowledgment of his impact on the community.

ITEM 28. A Resolution posthumously inducting William E. "Bill" Ricker into the Gallery of Distinguished Citizens as a 2013 Inductee. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President Royal)

Yvonne W. Turner inducted into Gallery of Distinguished Citizens

Recognition honors Turner's legacy and contributions to Birmingham. The Gallery celebrates citizens whose work shaped the city's civic life.

Council encourages development of former Carraway hospital site

City seeks productive reuse of long-vacant Physicians Medical Center property in northern Birmingham. New development could bring jobs, tax revenue, and neighborhood revitalization to the area.

ITEM 31. A Resolution offering sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Pastor Wesley Bryant Pete Clifford. (Submitted and Recommended by Councillor Rafferty)

E & J Tours granted licenses for 3 limousines

E & J Tours receives city approval to operate three limousine services on Birmingham streets, expanding ground transportation options.

Need-A-Ride Services gets 4 medical transport licenses in Birmingham

Non-emergency medical rides (dialysis, rehab, doctor visits) will expand through a new provider. Affects residents who rely on city-approved transportation for healthcare.

City grants Transit Authority right to install bus shelter

Transit Authority can now place a bus shelter on city right-of-way, improving transit access for residents.

City authorizes right-of-way agreement with state for CMAQ-3700 project

This agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation allows the state to access and use city property for a state-funded transportation project. The specific impacts on residents—such as construction timelines, traffic disruptions, or property access changes—depend on the

Zoning change: Industrial districts reclassified (Case ZAC2013-00004)

This zoning amendment changes industrial district boundaries in Birmingham. The specific neighborhoods and properties affected are unclear from the agenda text—residents in CM-1 and QM-1 zones should review the full case details to understand how it may impact neighboring propert

City appoints member to County Disabilities Authority

Council fills a seat on the board overseeing county services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The appointee serves a six-year term.

City spends $50K on jazz festival and marketing from reserves

Council is tapping the general fund balance to spend $30,000 on the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival and $20,000 on city marketing. These are discretionary cultural and promotional expenses drawn from savings meant for emergencies.

Council transfers $350K to Capital Improvement Fund for emergency projects

City is shifting $350,000 from its general operating budget to fund urgent capital repairs or emergency infrastructure work. This redirects money that might otherwise support day-to-day services.

City hires Urban Impact for $30K Fourth Avenue revitalization

Sole-source contract funds work to revive the Historical Fourth Avenue Business District, a key economic corridor for Birmingham. Project details on scope and timeline were not provided in the agenda.

City funds neighborhood association office supplies from general fund

Council is spending public money on office supplies for a neighborhood association, declaring it serves a public purpose. The amount is not specified in the available data.