Regular City Council Meeting

City funds Miles College $15K to host Golden Classic football game

Miles College will organize the 2012 Golden Classic Football Game at Legion Field Stadium on September 2, 2012. The city is spending $15,000 in general fund money to support the event.

Street sign honoring Mary Crim erected in Fountain Heights

A memorial street sign will be installed at 11th Court North and 17th Street North in Fountain Heights to honor Mrs. Mary Crim's legacy in the community.

City adopts 2011-2012 pay and job-classification survey

This survey sets pay scales and job titles for city employees. It takes effect September 8, 2012.

ITEM 10. A Resolution determining that the Overcoming Obstacles Event to be held September 19, 2012 at the University of Alabama At Birmingham, Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Ryals School of Public Health Room 407, featuring Joyce E

City funds $3,035 travel expense for Mayor's assistant to Japan

Mayor's office commits general fund dollars for staff trip to Japan South (Sept. 11–22, 2012). Citizens can track how public money is spent on official travel.

Approve $1,394.70 travel expense for Mayor's Chief of Staff

Reimburses Chief of Staff Erskine Faush for Congressional Black Caucus conference attendance September 19–22, 2012. Routine government travel funded from general budget.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and authorizes reimbursement of documented work-related expenses incurred by city staff. These accounts are public records subject to oversight.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. The Council reviews and approves these estimated costs annually to ensure proper use of public funds.

Council approves city employee expense accounts

Authorizes reimbursement of documented work-related expenses for city staff. Ensures departments can operate without cash-flow delays on approved travel, supplies, and other business costs.

Hearing set on vacating 20th Street North right-of-way

City council will consider closing an unopened 9,000-square-foot section of 20th Street North between the railroad and 27th Avenue, potentially clearing the way for private development or other use of the right-of-way.

City extends animal control contract: $63,389/month

Birmingham continues funding animal control services through September. This monthly payment ensures ongoing operations for animal shelter, enforcement, and public safety.

Show cause hearing: Club Asia liquor license revocation bid

Council will consider revoking Club Asia's liquor license at 1709 1st Avenue North. The outcome affects the business's operation and may signal enforcement action on licensee conduct.

Council hears application for junk dealer permit at 53rd Street North

Resident Ray Hayes seeks a license to operate an itinerant junk dealer business from 12-53rd Street North. Council will hear from Hayes and the public before voting on the permit.

City calls October 9 election for ballot measures

Voters will decide several ballot measures on October 9, 2012. Check your voter registration and polling place before election day.

Council approves $10K+ for October 2012 municipal bond election

City spends public funds to conduct bond election allowing voters to decide on major capital projects. Election administration costs are essential to democratic process.