Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #7 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and lower neighborhood safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down cars harm neighborhood safety and property values. City will remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood as public nuisance

Clears abandoned cars that attract blight and safety hazards. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or non-working vehicles are removed from residential areas to reduce neighborhood blight. The cost of removal is billed to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles blight neighborhoods and create safety hazards. The city removes the vehicle and charges the owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

City clears abandoned vehicle and charges removal cost to the registered owner. Helps eliminate neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to registered owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood. Registered owner pays removal costs as public nuisance abatement.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

· Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $800

$800 moved from District 4 discretionary funds to Parks

Rescinding a 2012 budget decision and redirecting $800 from Council discretionary projects in District 4 to Parks and Recreation. A routine reallocation that shifts local project funding to park operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $800

Council transfers $800 from District 8 to Neighborhood Allocations Fund

$800 moves from Council discretionary projects in District 8 to the Neighborhood Allocations Fund, reshaping how those funds are spent locally.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside discretionary funds for various community organizations

City general fund dollars go to support community programs and services. Details on recipient organizations and amounts are not specified in this summary.

👥 Counterparty: various organizations 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 625 Ozark Avenue ordered demolished

City is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the parcel for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 625 Ozark Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: 408 Avenue T building ordered demolished as public nuisance

City declares the structure unsafe and orders its demolition to remove a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Clears a blighted property in Pratt City.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 408 Avenue T Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2806 Avenue S in Ensley ordered demolished

City is removing a blighted structure in Ensley. Demolition clears a property identified as unsafe and a public nuisance, improving neighborhood conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2806 Avenue S Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4648 Terrace S ordered demolished for public safety

City is demolishing an unsafe structure at Central Park and Storage House to remove a public nuisance and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4648 Terrace S Central Park, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted building at 1209 Jersey Street

Unsafe structure in Wylam marked for demolition, removing a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1209 Jersey Street Wylam and Garage, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1140 40th Street (Ensley) unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 1140 40th Street, plus garage and storage structure, will be torn down as a public nuisance. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1140 - 40th Street Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 352 Irving Street ordered demolished

City will demolish an unsafe structure in Sherman Heights deemed a public nuisance. Removal clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 352 Irving Street

· Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost: $5,980 special assessment on 30 Woodcrest Drive

Unsafe building demolished at 30 Woodcrest Drive; property owner now billed $5,980.16 for the cost. Addresses blight and property recovery in Birmingham neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 30 Woodcrest Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,418 for demolition at 728 Lamplighter Circle

Property owner will be billed $2,418 to cover demolition costs for the unsafe building on their lot. This is a one-time special tax charge added to their property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 728 Lamplighter Circle, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $8K

City collects $7,586 from property owner for blighted building demolition

Property owner at 2920 Avenue T (Ensley Highlands) gets billed for city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. If unpaid, the special tax may become a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2920 Avenue T Ensley Highlands Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,326 demolition cost at 1001 Trilby Street

Property owner at 1001 Trilby Street will be billed $4,326 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1001 Trilby Street

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,636 demolition cost against 1608 4th Street North

Property owner billed for unsafe building demolition. Special assessment lien becomes part of future property sale or tax bill if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1608 - 4th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost assessment: $4,980 property charge at 1705 Avenue T

Property owner at 1705 Avenue T is being charged $4,980.04 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This recoupment passes demolition expenses to the property owner, affecting future sale or development potential.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1705 Avenue T, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition bill for 4908 Quincy Court: $5,940.72 special assessment

Property owner at 4908 Quincy Court will receive a $5,940.72 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4908 Quincy Court

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,422 for unsafe building demolition on Hibernian Str

Property owner at 1021 Hibernian Street will be assessed $6,422 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The special assessment appears on your property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1021 Hibernian Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,529.52 demolition cost at 3208 Beulah Ave S.W.

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The charge will be recorded as a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3208 Beulah Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Tax abatement extended for blighted property at 3304 Circle Ave

Property owner gets relief from property taxes on a blighted lot; reduces tax burden while the city works toward recovery or redevelopment of the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Tax abatement 📍 Location: 3304 CIRCLE AVE 35211

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment amendment for 0 7th Ave parcel

Updates property tax assessment for a parcel in Hillman; affects the owner's tax obligation going forward.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 0 7th Ave

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment amended for 525 38th Ave W

Property owner at 525 38th Ave W faces updated special assessment obligations tied to potential blight remediation or abatement. Check your tax notice if you own this parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 525 38th AVE W

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment amended for 216 East Ann Dr SW

Property owner at 216 East Ann Dr SW faces an amended special assessment. This is a debt or lien on the property that may affect its sale, refinance, or tax liability.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 216 EAST ANN DR SW 35211

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment amended for 216 East Ann Dr SW

Property owner at 216 East Ann Dr SW faces a revised special tax assessment tied to blight remediation or infrastructure improvements in the Powderly Hills area.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 216 East Ann Dr SW 35211

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment amended for 1228 Brighton Rd

Property owner at 1228 Brighton Rd faces an updated special assessment under city lien authority. This amendment adjusts charges tied to the parcel's tax and utility obligations.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1228 Brighton Rd 35228

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

Approve $2,428 travel reimbursement for City Council staff

Council Committee Assistant Kerry Patton is reimbursed for January travel to Washington, D.C. This is routine city spending from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Kerry Patton 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Washington, District of Columbia

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine spending requires council approval.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $3K

Council reimburses Councilor Hoyt $2,917.75 travel expenses

Approves reimbursement for Councilor Hoyt's official travel to Washington, D.C., March 10–13, 2013. Citizens can track how public funds are spent on council business.

👥 Counterparty: Steven Hoyt 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: District of Columbia

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. The decision controls how taxpayer money is spent on staff operations.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $23K

City commits $23.1K to Sister City Commission for 2013 programs

The city is spending $23,100 from general funds to support Birmingham's Sister City programs and host international delegations in fiscal 2013. This funding enables cultural and civic exchange activities.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Sister City Commission, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 76 blighted properties for weed removal

Overgrown lots create fire hazards, harbor pests, and drag down neighborhood safety. City will post notice and proceed with cleanup on 76 properties citywide.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #52 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA