Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
City pledges $250,000 to leverage a $10 million federal grant for eliminating at-grade railroad crossings, which reduces traffic delays and improves safety at dangerous crossing locations.
Land Bank Authority oversees acquisition and disposition of tax-delinquent and blighted properties citywide. Director 3 serves through July 15, 2026.
Authorizes city to pursue federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice through Alabama state channels. The specific program and dollar amount are not disclosed in the item title.
City ends security monitoring agreement with ADS Security. This removes an existing contractor's role in managing electronic security and installation services across city buildings.
City will share costs of orthophotography and planimetric mapping services with Jefferson County, reducing expenses for aerial imaging and land surveying data used by planning and property assessment departments.
City will reimburse the Water Works Board for costs to move water/sewer lines during state-contracted projects. The specific dollar amount and project locations are not disclosed in this summary.
Police and other city agencies will use LexisNexis's Accurint software to conduct background investigations. This sole-source contract gives one vendor exclusive access to provide this service.
The city delegates day-to-day operations and maintenance of a public cultural facility to a private nonprofit organization. Agreement terms—including funding, oversight, and public access—shape how the venue serves residents.
The city will receive data analysis and professional consulting from the TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation in areas where the foundation has specialized expertise. Details on scope, duration, and cost are not provided in the agenda.
City will reimburse a state contractor for moving utility lines on public or private rights-of-way. Details on cost and timeline are unclear from the agenda.
The city will reimburse Jefferson County for utility relocation costs on public and private rights-of-way as part of a state-funded project. This sets terms for cost-sharing on infrastructure work that may affect utility rates or city finances.
McWane Center will deliver public science, technology, and environmental education programs in the city. This partnership expands access to STEM learning for residents.
Enables the city to reimburse the Water Works Board for costs of moving water utility lines during state contractor work. Ensures utility infrastructure stays operational during public projects.
This ordinance lets the Mayor sign an agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board to cover the cost of moving water lines and other utilities out of the way for road or construction work. The exact cost isn't shown here, but water system upgrades can affect rates and service qual
BLG Logistics gains authority to operate a foreign-trade subzone site in Birmingham, potentially enabling tariff-exempt imports and tax benefits for businesses at that location. This can attract logistics investment to the city.
The city is expanding the boundaries of the Arlington-West End redevelopment area, which may affect property rights, development opportunities, and future investment in the neighborhood. Residents and businesses in the expanded zone should review the plan changes.
Fills a board seat governing the Land Bank, which acquires and redevelops blighted and tax-delinquent properties across the city.
City enters funding agreement for Black Warrior River inland port operations. Details on funding amount, city obligations, and port's economic impact are not specified in available text.
Sidewalk Film Festival gets permission to close 3rd Avenue North between 18th and 19th Streets for three days in August. Street closures will affect traffic and parking in downtown.
Changes to the Downtown West redevelopment plan shape future mixed-use and commercial development rules in this neighborhood. Second reading moves the plan toward final approval.
Allows Mom's Birmingham to hold the Birmingham Folk Festival at Avondale Park on August 27, 2022. Public hearing opens the application to community comment.
City commits up to $900,000 to consultant Slade for land use and transportation planning work. Taxpayer funds go to external planning expertise rather than in-house staff.
Property owner gets city approval to repair a condemned building. This allows the structure to be brought back into compliance and potentially returned to use.
Property owner Teresa Williams can now proceed with repairs to bring the condemned building back into compliance. This allows the structure to be restored and returned to use.
City will contract with Brent Boyd's firm for in-house design, social media, and constituent communications. Details on contract duration and cost were cut off in the agenda text.