Regular City Council Meeting

Team American Boxing: Bingo permit renewed for South Birmingham

Team American Boxing can continue weekly bingo fundraising events (Tuesdays and Fridays) at 5324 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South, supporting the boxing program's operations.

Weed abatement liens imposed on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing weeds and overgrowth; costs become liens on the land. Holds owners accountable for blight.

City pays $600 to Church at Fairview for neighborhood meeting space

Fairview Neighborhood Association will have a meeting venue funded by the city. This supports local civic engagement and community organizing in the Fairview neighborhood.

CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with the "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in the Bush Hills neighborhood on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 10:30am to 2:30pm, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the Mayor

CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in the Belview Heights neighborhood on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 11:00am to 3:00pm, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the Mayor to

City awards $4,500 to Lawson State for campus beautification

Lawson State Community College gets funding to upgrade its grounds, enhancing the appearance of the southwestern neighborhood and the campus for students and visitors.

City funds East Lake church facility for neighborhood meetings ($1,000)

Council approved a $1,000 payment to New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church for hosting East Lake Neighborhood Association meetings, supporting community organizing in the East Lake area.

City funds $1,500 after-school program at New Rising Star church

General fund money supports after-school care at New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church's community program.

CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in the Belview Heights neighborhood on Saturday, June 1, 2013, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements wit

City awards $3,000 to Project Hopewell for senior center and food bank

City funds senior center, food bank, and Chocolate Nutcracker program through Project Hopewell grant.

CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in the Evergreen neighborhood on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the Mayor to execu

City funds Vulcan Park's Thunder on the Mountain fireworks: $250

General fund allocates $250 to support the 2013 "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks event at Vulcan Park, a summer tradition offering free public entertainment.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 836 42nd Place North

Unsafe or blighted structures are hazards to nearby residents and the neighborhood. Demolition removes the danger and clears the way for potential redevelopment.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3520 24th Street North

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and will be removed. Demolition helps clear blighted properties and reduces neighborhood safety risks.

Building at 1136 Coosa Street declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for redevelopment and improves neighborhood safety.

Unsafe building at 1120 Appalachee St. ordered demolished

City is removing a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment and removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe apartment at 1136 40th St N

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from neighborhood. Clears path for property recovery and redevelopment.

Unsafe building at 914 6th Street North declared public nuisance; demolition ord

City will demolish a blighted structure that poses safety hazards to the neighborhood. Removes blight from District property and clears the parcel for redevelopment.

City to demolish unsafe building at 910 6th Street North

Blighted property will be cleared from neighborhood; opens opportunity for future development or green space.

Unsafe building at 3204 29th Ave. North ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight risk from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 809 Albany Street (Wylam) ordered demolished

City will remove a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the Wylam neighborhood. Demolition clears the parcel for future development or stabilization.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3624 66th St. North

Blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Commercial building at 1811 1st Ave North ordered demolished

City has declared this commercial property unsafe and a public nuisance and will demolish it. The action clears a blighted structure from the downtown corridor.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2729 Brookhaven Ave S.W.

City declares this property unsafe and will demolish the structure and garage. Removes blighted building from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 6026 3rd Ave N

Property at 6026 3rd Avenue North has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 600 7th Street West

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance; it will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of blighted structure at 3916 Fairmont Way North

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and scheduled for removal. Demolition clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 5014 1st Avenue North

Unsafe or blighted structures are removed from the neighborhood. This property at 5014 1st Avenue North has been declared a public nuisance and will be demolished.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 9416 7th Ave N

Condemned building at 9416 7th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 816 42nd Place North

Blighted property at 816 42nd Place North will be demolished after city determined it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal helps stabilize the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 3725 7th Ave (Wylam) ordered demolished

City is tearing down a condemned structure in Wylam that poses safety and quality-of-life risks to neighbors. Demolition removes blight and clears the way for eventual site reuse.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 112 4th Ave North

Abandoned or deteriorated buildings are hazards to neighboring properties and public safety. This demolition clears a blighted site and can open the door to redevelopment or community use.

City declares 983 Webb Circle unsafe, orders demolition

An abandoned or deteriorating structure at this address will be demolished to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 616 15th Place S.W.

Condemned building removed from neighborhood. Clears blighted property and reduces public safety risk.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 721 27th St S.W.

Unsafe structure designated for removal to address blight and public safety hazard. Property at 721 27th Street S.W. will be cleared.

5420 Gordon Ave declared unsafe; building demolition approved

Unsafe building at 5420 Gordon Avenue will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1905 13th Way S.W.

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal improves neighborhood safety and clears blighted property.

Beer and wine license approved for CC Food Mart Eastwood

CC Food Mart Eastwood receives approval to sell beer and wine under a transferred license. This allows the business to expand its retail offerings in the neighborhood.

Sole-source contract: Southern Equine Services, $30K/year for 5 years

City commits $150,000 over five years to Southern Equine Services in Columbiana using sole-source procurement. Citizens should see what public funds support and whether competitive bidding was pursued.

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned vehicle from a neighborhood and charge the owner for removal costs. These actions help reduce visible blight and public hazards.

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles improves neighborhood safety and appearance. Costs will be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner.

City sells two 2nd Avenue South parcels to Turn Key Homes for $240K

City transfers two properties in central Birmingham to a developer for $240,000. The sale removes city-held land from the tax base and opens it to private redevelopment.

City accepts federal fire prevention grant from FEMA

City secures federal funding for firefighter training and fire prevention equipment. Grant supports fire safety improvements across Birmingham.

Council backs "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in Wylam

City will partner with Advantag to host a community event in the Wylam neighborhood on June 8, 2013, to build neighbor connections and local engagement.

City funds $1,443 street light installation on Cherry Avenue

New street light improves visibility and safety at Cherry Avenue and UW Clemons Place in Smithfield Estates.

City funds Pop-Up Event Series with $1,000

General fund dollars support community programming and cultural events in Birmingham.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 224 95th St N

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3734 2nd St W

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City approves $97,498 mobile stage for CrossPlex

Birmingham CrossPlex gets a new mobile performance stage system from sole-source vendor Sico America. The equipment enables flexible event hosting at the facility.