Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #8 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #9 📄 Status: no agenda text

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City clears overgrown nuisances and bills property owners for cleanup costs; liens recover public spending and encourage property maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City is collecting overdue weed-removal costs from property owners; unpaid assessments may trigger tax liens or code enforcement action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessments against blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from dangerous, neglected sites. Owners can contest assessments at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious weeds on their land will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs if they don't clear the weeds themselves. The hearing gives owners a chance to dispute the assessment before it's finalized.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement special assessment hearing set

Property owners facing weed-abatement costs will have a hearing to challenge or confirm the special assessment against their parcels. Assessment details tied to Resolution 1647-08 (adopted 2008).

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City charges property owners for mandatory weed removal on neglected land. Assessment amounts vary by parcel; owners who fail to pay face liens or further enforcement action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement special assessment against property owners

Property owners may face special assessments to recover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This hearing provides the opportunity to challenge the assessment or abatement decision.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover weed-removal costs on their parcels, as authorized under the city's 2009 blight ordinance. This is part of the ongoing effort to address noxious weeds on blighted or dangerous properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to remove noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Owners who fail to comply face liens and potential tax consequences.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment: Weed abatement cost recovery

City recovers cleanup costs for properties with noxious or dangerous weeds by billing owners. Check if your property is on the list.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on problem properties

Property owners will face a special tax bill to cover the cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. This is part of the city's blighted-property enforcement program first authorized in 2010.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for removal

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment bill for city removal. Affected homeowners will receive notice of the charges and have a right to be heard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on noxious properties

Property owners with blighted, weed-filled land face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. This helps address neighborhood blight under the city's long-standing weed ordinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement assessment on city properties

City levies special charges against property owners for weed-removal work already completed. Affected owners will receive bills for cleanup costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement special assessment on blighted properties

City levies cost-recovery charges against property owners for clearing noxious weeds on vacant/blighted parcels. Owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners face assessments to cover city costs of removing dangerous weeds from blighted parcels. Owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots may face additional charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds. Assessment amounts and affected properties are detailed in the full resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

· Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $800

$800 transferred from District 4 discretionary to Parks supplies

Reallocates District 4 Council discretionary funds to Parks and Recreation supplies. Routine budget adjustment on consent agenda.

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

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

Mental health care agreement amended with county, sheriff, UAB

The city renews its partnership with Jefferson County and University of Alabama to provide mental health services for people in crisis. The amendment clarifies roles and responsibilities for coordinated care.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama; Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama; The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City funds East Avondale neighborhood group with $1K church grant

Supports community organizing in East Avondale by providing meeting space through New Bethel Baptist Church. Public funding of neighborhood associations strengthens resident engagement in civic decision-making.

👥 Counterparty: New Bethel Baptist Church 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $225

City funds youth programs in Riley-Travellick for $225

United Community Centers will provide tutorials, cultural events, and recreation for young people in Riley-Travellick and across Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: United Community Centers, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Riley-Travellick

· Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves funding for East Precinct holiday luncheon

City commits general fund resources to support police morale and community goodwill through a staff holiday event at the East Precinct on December 13.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Birmingham Police Department East Precinct

· Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City honors Councilor Maxine Parker at Southern Museum of Flight event

The city recognizes Councilor Parker's public service and community contributions through a civic celebration on December 13, 2012.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Proclamation 📍 Location: Southern Museum of Flight

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

Unsafe building at 714 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd ordered demolished

City removes a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing blighted properties improves neighborhood safety and opens land for redevelopment or community use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 714 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard (Rear), Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 313 Avenue G

Pratt City property deemed dangerous and public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 313 Avenue G Pratt City, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3709 42nd Ave N

Unsafe structure at 3709 42nd Avenue North will be demolished to eliminate blight and public safety hazard in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3709 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe 6-unit apartment at 812 9th Street North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood. Affects current occupants and adjacent properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 812 - 9th Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1757 Matt Leonard Drive S.W.

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and protect public safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1757 Matt Leonard Drive S.W., Birmingham

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

City to demolish unsafe building at 2908 Snavely Ave S.W.

Unsafe building designated for demolition to remove blight and public hazard from neighborhood. Clears property for potential reuse.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2908 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

City demolishes unsafe structure at 513 5th Street North

Blighted building declared unsafe and public nuisance will be removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears path for property recovery and improved public safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 513 - 5th Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 2108 Pike Road, Ensley

Unsafe building at 2108 Pike Road will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the Ensley neighborhood and clear the path for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2108 Pike Road Ensley, Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 4633 11th Avenue North

City removes a condemned building that poses a public safety risk to the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4633 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 832 50th Street North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the path for demolition. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 832 - 50th Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4111–42nd Court North

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4111 - 42nd Court North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 136-61st Street North

Property deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 136 - 61st Street North, Birmingham

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

City orders unsafe duplex demolished at 4116 42nd Court North

The city is removing a deteriorating duplex deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and reduces fire and safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4116 - 42nd Court North, Birmingham

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

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1129 Pike Road

Unsafe structure at 1129 Pike Road will be demolished, removing a public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1129 Pike Road, Birmingham

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

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 15th Way S.W.

Condemned property at 1314 15th Way S.W. will be torn down, removing a hazardous building from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1314 - 15th Way S.W., Birmingham

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

City to demolish unsafe building at 54 Kappa Avenue

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and appearance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 54 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham

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

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 9121 9th Ave N

City is removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 9121 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $14K

Fire Station #20 kitchen cabinets: $14,282 contract to Birmingham Door Works

City awards lowest competitive bid for Fire Station #20 kitchen renovation. Part of routine fire operations upkeep.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Door Works, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 917 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $14K

Sole-source: NEC maintenance contract extended 3 years for $14,112/year

City commits to $42,336 over three years for NEC equipment maintenance from the general fund. Renewal depends on annual budget availability.

👥 Counterparty: NEC Corporation of America, Irving, Texas 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #53 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $785

City approves $785 expense reimbursement to committee aide

Routine reimbursement for City Council committee staff travel or work expenses. Part of standard payroll processing on consent agenda.

👥 Counterparty: Charles James 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation 📍 Location: Washington, District of Columbia

· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1K

City reimburses Chief of Staff $1,220 travel expenses

Reimbursement covers Sept. 19–22 trip to Washington, D.C. by the Mayor's Chief of Staff.

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

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $689

City approves $689.46 travel expense reimbursement for Councilor Austin

Councilor Johnathan Austin's December travel costs are reimbursed from the city budget. Covers Washington, D.C. trip December 5–9.

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

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

Approval of employee expense accounts

City employees' itemized expense claims are reimbursed from the general fund. Citizens should see routine spending on city operations.

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

· Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves itemized employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city employees for documented work-related expenses from the general fund. Citizens fund payroll and reimbursements through taxes.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Authorizes city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Sets the framework for how staff get paid back for out-of-pocket costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #62 📄 Status: no agenda text

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA