Regular City Council Meeting

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

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

St. Mark's Catholic Church gets special events license for food festival

St. Mark's can host the Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival on April 27 at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road. The event requires a special license.

👥 Counterparty: St. Mark's Catholic Church - Bishop Robert Joseph Baker 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 7340 Cahaba Valley Road

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Gold and silver buyer permit approved for Coin-tiques LLC

Lauren Melton receives city approval to buy and sell gold and silver at Coin-tiques LLC on Crestwood Boulevard. Local precious-metals dealers must meet licensing requirements to operate.

👥 Counterparty: Lauren Melton 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 7001 Crestwood Boulevard Suite 1006, Birmingham

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

Midas Jewelers permit: gold and silver buyer license approved

Mahjaheen Merchant receives city approval to operate a gold and silver buying business at Midas Jewelers on Bessemer Road. The permit allows the business to legally purchase precious metals from the public.

👥 Counterparty: Mahjaheen Merchant 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2225 Bessemer Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council grants Legacy Limousine LLC licenses to operate in Birmingham

Legacy Limousine LLC gains approval to provide limousine service throughout Birmingham streets. The company now holds three certificates of public necessity and convenience, the regulatory requirement for for-hire vehicle operators.

👥 Counterparty: Legacy Limousine LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants shuttle service license to One Source Transportation

One Source Transportation gains approval to operate shuttle buses on Birmingham streets. The company receives eight certificates of public necessity and convenience, enabling commercial shuttle operations.

👥 Counterparty: One Source Transportation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 9729 Parkway East Suite 110, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #13 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Prideline LLC licenses for non-emergency medical transport

Prideline LLC receives nine certificates to operate ambulances and medical vehicles on Birmingham streets. This expands non-emergency transport options for residents needing hospital transfers and medical appointments.

👥 Counterparty: Prideline LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1301 F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #14 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Safeway Travel LLC granted license for non-emergency transport

Safeway Travel LLC joins the roster of non-emergency transport providers in Birmingham. This license allows the Fairfield-based company to operate wheelchair-accessible or medical transport services on city streets.

👥 Counterparty: Safeway Travel LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

Weed abatement: Nuisance removal costs become property liens

City removes weeds and trash from neglected properties and bills owners; unpaid costs attach as liens. Affects targeted properties citywide.

🏛 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 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable motor vehicle ordered removed as public nuisance

City abates an abandoned or inoperable vehicle and bills the registered owner for removal costs, clearing blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from residential property

Abandoned or broken-down cars are eyesores and safety hazards in neighborhoods. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost of removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles harm neighborhood appearance and safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, charges owner for removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down cars clutter neighborhoods and signal decay. Removal clears the nuisance and the owner pays the bill rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from residential or commercial areas, reducing blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Remove inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from streets and properties. Costs are charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned car blocking neighborhood quality of life; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $4K

City conveys Hopson Place property to WF Real Property Resources for $4,178

City transfers ownership of a parcel in the Hopson Place neighborhood to a private company, clearing a municipal asset from the books. The $4,178 payment suggests recovery of outstanding tax or lien obligations on the property.

👥 Counterparty: WF Real Property Resources, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: Hopson Place

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

Quit Claim Deed: City transfers Hopson Place lot to WF Real Property Resources

City transfers ownership of a Hopson Place property to WF Real Property Resources, LLC for $4,744.78. The transaction clears the city's title and may allow private redevelopment or tax recovery of the parcel.

👥 Counterparty: WF Real Property Resources, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: Hopson Place

· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: $5K

City transfers Hopson Place property to WF Real Property for $5,010.77

City conveys ownership of a vacant parcel in Hopson Place to a private property company, settling a debt of $5,010.77. This transfer clears city liability and moves the property toward potential redevelopment or stabilization.

👥 Counterparty: WF Real Property Resources, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Hopson Place

· Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Parking Authority installs 3 awnings on 4th Avenue North

Birmingham Parking Authority will add three awnings to the public right-of-way at 2128 4th Avenue North near 22nd Street, modifying public street space in downtown.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Parking Authority 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 2128 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama and adjacent to 22nd Street

· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Hugh Locke Investments improves downtown storefront with sidewalk, ramps, canopy

Private developer upgrades public-facing storefront with ADA-accessible entry ramp and sidewalk improvements. Enhances pedestrian access and streetscape in downtown area.

👥 Counterparty: Hugh Locke Investments LLC 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $35

City renews legal notice publishing contract with Alabama Media Group

The city will pay the Birmingham News (Alabama Media Group) to publish official notices, ordinances, and resolutions — the announcements that tell residents about zoning changes, tax sales, and other civic decisions. This sole-source contract sets the rate at $35.70 per column in

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham News d/b/a Alabama Media Group 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13

City pays The Birmingham Times $13.70/inch for legal notice publication

The city must publish official notices, ordinances, and resolutions in local newspapers as required by law. This sets the rate the city will pay The Birmingham Times for that service during 2013.

👥 Counterparty: The Birmingham Times 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1

City approves newspaper contract with Huntsville Times for legal notices

City will pay the Huntsville Times to publish required legal notices, ordinances, and resolutions at rates up to $1.66 per line. This is a sole-source contract renewal that ensures official city announcements reach the public through print media.

👥 Counterparty: The Huntsville Times 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $25

City contracts with Montgomery Advertiser for legal notice publication

Establishes the official newspaper rates for publishing city ordinances and legal notices. Citizens can verify where the city publishes required public announcements.

👥 Counterparty: The Montgomery Advertiser 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: $325K

City receives $325K settlement from SurModics SMP project termination

Birmingham receives $325,000 in settlement funds from the end of a project agreement with SurModics SMP, Inc. Money goes to the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: SurModics SMP, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Settlement

· Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: undisclosed

UAB licensed to occupy and maintain portions of city right-of-way

UAB gains formal use of public land/sewer infrastructure in Birmingham. The terms and duration of this license agreement may affect future city access and revenue, though specific impacts are not detailed in this summary.

👥 Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement

· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $101K

City assesses $101K sales tax against Club Crush owner

Unpaid sales taxes from Club Crush (CCI LLC, Charles Inge) dating back to March 2010 are now formally due. The city is collecting nearly $101,175 in back taxes and related obligations.

👥 Counterparty: CCI LLC and Charles Inge 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $9,766 sales tax against Latest Fashions Inc.

Business owes back sales tax for April 2021 (and subsequent periods). The city is collecting unpaid tax revenue owed by the retailer operating as Stylz.

👥 Counterparty: Latest Fashions Inc. and Nabil Fino 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside discretionary funds for various organizations

General fund dollars go to community organizations chosen by Council discretion. Budget details determine which groups benefit and how much each receives.

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

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves demolition of unsafe building at 1324 3rd Street North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood and clears pathway for future development or green space.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1324 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1804 14th Place S.W. ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, and will demolish it. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1804 - 14th Place S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2121 Avenue I

Blighted property in Ensley will be removed from the neighborhood. Addresses a public safety hazard and helps clear tax-delinquent vacant structures.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2121 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4545 Park Ave. S.W.

Unsafe structure at this address will be torn down, clearing blight and protecting neighbors from hazard. Removal may open property for future redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4545 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building declared unsafe and ordered demolished at 5109 Lillian Street

The city is ordering demolition of an unsafe building at 5109 Lillian Street. Property owners and residents in the area should monitor for next steps on site cleanup and future use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5109 Lillian Street, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 6020 Alice Avenue unsafe; building scheduled for demolition

A blighted structure at 6020 Alice Avenue will be demolished after the city determined it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the property for potential redevelopment and improves neighborhood conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6020 Alice Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted building at 449 4th St. North ordered demolished

City marks another unsafe property for removal. Demolition clears blight from downtown corridor and reduces public safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 449 - 4th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 7007 1st Avenue South

Property at 7007 1st Avenue South will be demolished after city determination that the structure is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7007 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3521–66th St. North

Blighted structure designated a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing the property for potential reuse or sale. Removes safety hazard and blight from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3521 - 66th Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 569 68th Place North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and address neighborhood safety concern.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 569 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 569 68th Place North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and address neighborhood safety concern.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 569 - 68th Place North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1315 13th Street North

The city will remove a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition reduces neighborhood hazards and clears the way for future redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1315 - 13th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1143 13th Street unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1143 13th Street North will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public safety hazard. The property removal reduces blight in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1143 - 13th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 5207 5th Avenue Wylam deemed unsafe; demolition directed

City removes a blighted property in Wylam that poses a public safety and nuisance hazard. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5207 - 5th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe duplex at 313-15 16th Avenue North

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to protect neighborhood safety and address blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 313-15 - 16th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1714 Avenue I

Owner James O. Caldwell can now begin repairs on a condemned Ensley property, moving it toward reoccupancy and reducing neighborhood blight.

👥 Counterparty: James O. Caldwell 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 1714 Avenue I, Ensley, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Property owner cleared to repair condemned house at 1227 20th St N

Carol E. Clarke can now begin repairs on her condemned property—a step toward bringing a blighted house back into use and improving the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Carol E. Clarke 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1227 - 20th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment amended for 1021 6th Pl W

Property owner at 1021 6th Pl W remains subject to a city special assessment for weed removal and lot clearance. The amendment updates the original 2011 resolution to maintain blight-control enforcement.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 1021 6th Pl W, 35204

· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 507 4th Terrace North

Jennie Howard can now repair her condemned property and return it to livable condition. This clears the path for the home to meet city standards and re-enter the housing market.

👥 Counterparty: Jennie Howard 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 507 - 4th Terrace North Birmingham

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 1441 57th St special assessment enforced

City enforces weed removal on blighted property at 1441 57th St, 35208. Assessment recovers cleanup costs from the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 1441 57th St

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment on 6th Pl W property

City imposes weed-removal costs on property owner at 1021 6th Pl W. Property owner may face special assessment bill to cover abatement expenses.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 1021 6th Pl W 35204

· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

Approves $1,004.31 expense reimbursement for Mayor's office staff

Routine reimbursement to Administrative Assistant R. Scott Colson, III for November work expenses charged to the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: R. Scott Colson, III 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,812 expense reimbursement for Mayor's staff

Reimburses Griffin Lassiter, Administrative Assistant in the Mayor's Office, for $1,812 in May travel expenses to Las Vegas.

👥 Counterparty: Griffin Lassiter 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment 📍 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' work-related spending gets reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff get paid back for approved expenses incurred on city business.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #69 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #73 📄 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 44 CONSENT WITHDRAWN