Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state highway construction agreement (STPBH)

Birmingham enters into a construction agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for a state-funded highway project. The specific location and scope are not detailed in available materials.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves awning and signage for Iron City Live at 22nd Street South

Allows Iron City Live to install branding and signage in right-of-way along 22nd Street South and 6th Avenue South, enhancing visibility for the downtown entertainment venue.

👥 Counterparty: Iron City Live Inc., Birmingham Blues LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: 513 22nd Street South and 6th Avenue South

· Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 100 8th Court SW

Property owner Dorothy M. Jackson receives authorization to repair a condemned building. Clearing this permit allows the owner to proceed with rehabilitation or remediation work on the structure.

👥 Counterparty: Dorothy M. Jackson c/o Frank Jackson, Sr. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 100 8th Court SW, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes payment of work-related expenses incurred by city employees. Ensures staff can be reimbursed for authorized travel, meals, and materials used in city business.

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

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

The city reimburses employees for job-related costs (travel, supplies, training). This vote confirms which expenses qualify and ensures public funds are spent transparently.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

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

City executes federal transportation construction agreement

City will execute a construction agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for a federally-funded transportation project. Project details and direct impact on residents are not specified in available materials.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 13 members to Civil Rights Institute board

Fills vacant board seats at Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute, which oversees public programs and museum operations. Appointments staggered through 2015.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Appointment advisory

· Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special retail liquor license approved for Happy's Entertainment Center

Jo Ann Turner's application to sell liquor at Happy's Entertainment Center (6420 Georgia Road) is decided. This determines whether the venue can legally serve alcohol.

👥 Counterparty: Jo Ann Turner 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 6420 Georgia Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit application for Happy's Entertainment Center

Council will hold a public hearing on Jo Ann Turner's request for a Division 1 Dance Permit at Happy's Entertainment Center on Georgia Road. Residents can speak for or against the permit.

👥 Counterparty: Jo Ann Turner 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 6420 Georgia Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City continues one-cent sales tax indefinitely

Birmingham extends a dedicated sales tax that was set to expire in 2013. This affects your sales receipts and how the city funds operations.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

1% sales tax continues; city opts to extend expiring special levy

The city is renewing a special 1¢ sales tax on every dollar that was set to expire at year-end 2013. Residents will continue paying this tax, which funds city operations and services.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Ordinance