Regular City Council Meeting

Liquor license for Messer Mart at Airport Package Store

Messer Mart seeks approval to sell beer and wine at 4010 Messer Airport Highway. Public hearing allows neighbors and interested parties to weigh in before the license is granted.

Off-premise beer and wine license: Airport Mini Mart

Messer Mart, LLC seeks approval to sell beer and wine at Airport Mini Mart on Messer Airport Highway. Public hearing to follow.

Top Shelf Liquor: Class II lounge license application at 1535 Warrior Road

Council considers approving a new lounge liquor license for Top Shelf Liquor Store in the Warrior Road area. License type and location may affect neighborhood retail operations and local commerce.

El Royale Mexican Cafe: Restaurant liquor license approved

Map Casa Verde, LLC can now serve beer, wine, and spirits at this 6th Avenue South location. Neighbors had opportunity to comment.

La'Joi Event Center liquor license application approved

La'Joi, LLC is authorized to serve alcohol at its event center in Ensley. The business can now operate with a Special Retail Liquor License at 2019 Avenue C.

Restaurant liquor license: Sands of Sahara on Green Springs Highway

Sands of Sahara, LLC is seeking a restaurant retail liquor license for their location at 2024 Green Springs Highway. This item allows the public to comment on the application.

Special retail liquor license OK'd for Rickwood Field

Yarbrough Companies gets approval to sell beer, wine, or spirits at Rickwood Field (1137 2nd Ave W), the historic ballpark on Birmingham's west side. License Class 160 allows beverage service at the venue.

Greek Orthodox Church granted special events retail license for October festival

Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church can sell food and beverages during its three-day Greek Festival at 19th Street South, October 3–5, 2024.

Operating permit granted to Angel Wing's Transport, LLC

Angel Wing's Transport receives city approval to operate non-emergency transportation services, authorizing two certificates of public necessity and convenience for service in Birmingham.

City grants operating permit to Inspirational Tours of Alabama

City authorizes a new tour operator to conduct business in Birmingham, including two certificates needed to legally operate charter bus and passenger services.

Jones Safe Transport gets non-emergency medical transport permit

New medical transport provider authorized to operate. Expands non-emergency medical service options for residents needing transport to appointments or facilities.

Limo Serve, LLC granted operating permit for limousine service

Limo Serve, LLC at 1500 50th Street North is authorized to operate a limousine service in Birmingham. This permit allows the company to provide ride services to residents and visitors.

Operating Authority Permit issued to Michael Keith Falligant for non-emergency m

City grants a new non-emergency medical transport license, authorizing private ambulance service operation under public oversight at 1705 5th Place NW.

Inoperable vehicle removal cost assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and neighborhoods; owner pays the removal costs.

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from residential neighborhoods; costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle and bill the registered owner for removal costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle causing public safety or aesthetic harm. The owner will pay the removal costs.

Inoperable vehicle removal ordered; owner pays cost

City orders removal of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and will bill the owner for the cost of cleanup.

City sets aside $2M state grant for court substance-abuse and mental health serv

Municipal Court receives $2M in state funding to expand substance-abuse and mental-health services, addressing root causes in the criminal-justice system.

City contracts Rebirth Community Corp. for $172,500 initiatives

City funds community-focused programs through Rebirth Community Corporation. One-year contract runs through next budget cycle.

City partners with Space One Eleven for free art education

City residents and students gain access to free art history and technique classes through a no-cost partnership with Space One Eleven.

Fourth Amendment: Stryke lease/purchase agreement

The city is modifying its 10-year lease agreement with Stryke. Details on what changes — term extension, payment adjustments, or operational updates — are not provided in the agenda summary.

City accepts $705 state drug-trafficking grant from ALEA

City will receive funding for law enforcement operations targeting high-intensity drug trafficking in the region.

City approves $7,721 monument sign purchase from Brand Resource Inc

The city will spend $7,721 in general funds on a new 64.5" × 72" monument sign with faux brick finish for installation at an undisclosed location.

Council approves $12,000 for neighborhood improvements

Spend $12,000 on neighborhood improvements, including aluminum planters. This rescinds an earlier 2023 approval and redirects funds.

City settles workers' comp claim with DPW employee

Settlement resolves workplace injury dispute for Department of Public Works employee claiming on-the-job injuries. Dollar amount and claim details not disclosed in agenda.

City pays $115K to acquire right-of-way for Pratt Highway Bridge

Property acquisition for the Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement project. Dennie Everitt receives $115,000 for street right-of-way, dwelling, and site improvements on Tract No. 9.

City pays $55K to Monica P. Russell for Pratt Highway property

City acquires fee simple title and street right to residence and improvements at Tract No. 10 on Pratt Highway, likely for public works or right-of-way expansion.

City recognizes Magic City Classic as public-purpose event

The council formally declares the 83rd Magic City Classic—a major fall event at Legion Field on October 26, 2024—serves a public purpose. This recognition allows the city to support the event through resources and coordination.

Property owner billed $12,436 for unsafe building demolition

City demolition costs are recovered as a special assessment against the property owner. This expense will appear on the property tax bill for 1708 19th Avenue North.

Special assessment: $3,200 demolition cost at 2128 Northland Ave SW

Property owner at 2128 Northland Avenue SW will be charged $3,200.12 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Special assessment: property owner billed $5,626.74 for demolition

Property owner at 2404 Avenue Y faces a $5,626.74 charge added to their tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

City assesses $4,789 demolition cost to 2801 32nd Place SW

Property owner at 2801 32nd Place SW will be billed $4,789.36 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $4,776 demolition cost for unsafe building at 1319 Avenue H

Property owner at 1319 Avenue H will owe a $4,776.23 special assessment to pay for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the site.

Property owner billed $3,765 for demolition of unsafe building at 1716 McMillon

Owner of 1716 McMillon Avenue SW must pay $3,765.04 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their property. This special assessment will be added to their property tax bill.

Special assessment: $5,210 demolition cost for 309 25th St, Ensley

Property owner at 309 25th Street in Ensley will be charged $5,210 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the lot.

Special assessment: $4,468 demolition cost at 1021 15th Place SW

Property owner at 1021 15th Place SW is responsible for the $4,468 cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The city is placing a special assessment against the property to recover the expense.

Special assessment: property owner billed $5,080 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5908 Jesse Owens Avenue will be charged $5,079.72 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Special assessment: $5,561.68 cost of demolition at 1916 12th Place SW

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Special assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid.

Special assessment: $3,464.75 demolition cost for 516 5th Way

Property owner at 516 5th Way will be billed $3,464.75 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Property owner charged $9,735 for unsafe building demolition

A special assessment will bill the property owner at 420 87th Street South for demolition costs. This is how cities recover public safety cleanup expenses from responsible parties.

Special assessment: $5,731 for demolition at 3913 39th Court North

Property owner will be charged $5,731 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Property owner charged $8,306 for demolition of unsafe building

Owner of 2412 34th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This special assessment will be added to the property tax bill.

City recovers $6,679 demolition cost from Ensley property

Unsafe building at 1809 Warrior Road has been demolished; the property owner is now billed for the full cost under city safety law. Residents nearby benefit from removal of a blighted structure.

Demolition bill: $4,500 special tax on 1104 Huron Street (Wylam)

Property owner at 1104 Huron Street receives a $4,499.60 special assessment to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building the city demolished.

Demolition cost: $28,618 special assessment on 1946 Warrior Road

Property owner at 1946 Warrior Road will be charged $28,618 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

City charges Ensley property owner $13,107 for building demolition

Property owner at 1829 Warrior Road must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Special demolition assessment: $5,996.93 charged to 1301 31st Street

Property owner at 1301 31st Street will be billed $5,996.93 for demolition of an unsafe building already completed by the city. The cost becomes a special assessment on the property tax bill.

City assesses $5,316 demolition cost to 1946 Warrior Road property

Property owner at 1946 Warrior Road will be billed $5,315.52 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

City assesses $6,300 against 233 2nd Street for building demolition

Property owner will receive a $6,300 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Property owner billed $4,806.60 for demolition of unsafe building at 3724 Willar

The property owner at 3724 Willard Avenue SW will be assessed a special tax of $4,806.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

City charges property owner $8,143 for building demolition at 3901 Willard Ave S

The owner of this property will owe the city $8,143.44 to recover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building. Special assessments like this are added to property tax bills if not paid separately.

Special assessment: $3,251 demolition cost for 515 Omega Street

Property owner at 515 Omega Street must pay $3,250.72 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

City bills property owner $13,064 for unsafe-building demolition

Property owner at 2120 Carlos Avenue SW will be charged $13,064 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their land.

Special assessment: $2,887.28 for demolition at 1836 1st Street South

Property owner will be billed $2,887.28 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address.

City assesses $4,794.60 demolition cost to property owner at 1326 4th Court West

Property owner at 1326 4th Court West will receive a bill for $4,794.60 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

Special assessment: $3,883 demolition cost for 57 17th Avenue South

Property owner at 57 17th Avenue South will be charged $3,882.82 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The bill becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $9,512.80 charged to 13 1st Place South for unsafe building

Property owner at 13 1st Place South will be charged $9,512.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

Special assessment: $4,511 demolition cost charged to 833 4th Avenue West

Property owner at 833 4th Avenue West will be billed $4,511.05 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the parcel. The charge appears on the property tax bill and becomes a lien if unpaid.

Property owner billed $5,074 for demolition of unsafe building at 1598 Washingto

City has demolished an unsafe structure and is assessing the cost against the property owner. Property owners in Dolomite should review notices if their address matches this assessment.

Special assessment: $3,530 demolition cost at 2208 10th Way

Property owner at 2208 10th Way will be charged $3,530.10 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $5,167 demolition cost at 1601 Avenue C, Ensley

Property owner at 1601 Avenue C will be billed $5,167.18 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a tax lien on the property.

Special assessment: Property owner charged $4,700 for demolition at 1121 Appalac

Property owner at 1121 Appalachee Street will be charged $4,700 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $3,870 for demolition at 1123 Appalachee Street

Property owner at 1123 Appalachee Street will be billed $3,870.08 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Property owner billed $4,531 for demolition at 406 Court E, Pratt City

An unsafe building at this address was demolished and the cost is now assessed against the property owner. The owner will need to pay $4,531.28 or face a lien against the property.

Property owner charged $2,500 for unsafe building demolition

This special assessment bills the property owner at 1325 3rd Street North for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. The owner must pay this fee to clear the property record.

Special assessment of $2,786 against 3620 2nd Street West for demolition

Property owner at 3620 2nd Street West will be charged $2,786.08 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

Special assessment: $3,280 demolition cost for 37 1st Street North

Property owner at 37 1st Street North will be billed $3,280.40 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

City awards $150K flooring contract to Interface Services

City-owned IMS Building gets new flooring in multiple areas. Funded from general budget.

City approves AutoZone auto-parts contract (1 year, no-bid)

Equipment Management gets approved supplier for vehicle maintenance parts. No dollar cap disclosed; terms unclear.

City approves $7,096 office furniture purchase from Kimball

Grants Administration Division receives new office furniture through routine vendor purchase.

Council approves $11,407 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

City spending on office furniture for Innovation and Economic Opportunity department. Routine capital expense.

CONSENT ITEM 100. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an elected official.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Confirms itemized spending by city staff on approved work-related expenses from the general fund.

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Allows city employees to access pre-approved expense funds for work costs. Affects payroll and operational budgets.

City declares 303 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Owners of properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice of violation and face abatement action if they don't clear them. This initiates enforcement across 303 parcels citywide.

Police Real Time Crime Center gets $4.2M federal grant

The city receives $4.2M in federal Byrne Discretionary Grant funds to expand the Real Time Crime Center, enhancing police response capabilities for residents.

City funds AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club $50K for youth education

City commits $50,000 to support educational and enrichment programs for youth through a community partner. Funds come from general budget.

City partners with ESPN to host Birmingham Bowl football game

Birmingham hosts a major college football bowl game, bringing national attention, tourism revenue, and economic activity to the city.

City awards $44,850 contract to Swarco McCain Inc. (3 years)

City commits $44,850 in general funds to Swarco McCain for a 3-year agreement. Specific goods or services not fully detailed in available text.

Council removes Sedia Systems from prior contract approval

The city is withdrawing approval of a Sedia Systems contract that was adopted in August 2024. This reversal means the vendor will not proceed under the prior authorization.

City awards $67,819 masonry repair contract to VADD, Inc.

Council approves no-bid spending on repairs to Linn Park's masonry structures at Park Place and 20th Street North. Work maintains public park infrastructure.

Council approves $9,647 mainframe repair payment to IBM

City spends $9,647 on emergency hardware repair for its mainframe computer system that manages critical information databases.