Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Protective Stadium and portions of City Walk Bham now fall under Uptown Entertainment District rules. This affects zoning, tax treatment, and development incentives for these downtown properties.
The city formally approves its spending and revenue plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
City sets aside funds from its bond debt reserve account to cover future debt payments and financial obligations. This budget ensures the city can meet bonded debt obligations through June 30, 2023.
Birmingham accepts a donation from ALDOT to install radar equipment—likely for traffic speed enforcement or safety monitoring. Improves road safety at no cost to the city.
Council sets the annual spending plan for the Land Bank Authority, which acquires and repurposes blighted properties. Budget details determine how many properties can be remediated and returned to productive use in your neighborhood.
Annual budget sets all city spending priorities and tax rates for the coming fiscal year. Determines funding for schools, public safety, infrastructure, and services residents depend on.
TIF funds redevelopment in designated districts by redirecting property tax growth to infrastructure and community improvements. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects through June 30, 2023.
Freedom 1957, LLC will repurpose the vacant McCoy Center/Church Building into a new use. The project transforms a long-dormant downtown property and signals new development activity in the area.
City will receive $401,268 in federal grant funds for law enforcement homeland security equipment purchases, supporting public safety without local tax revenue.
City is spending $92,375 from the general fund to redeem delinquent property taxes by June 23, 2022. Without specific parcel details, impact on residents is unclear, but tax redemption typically prevents property foreclosure or transfers.
City is paying off back taxes on a property to take control of it before June 23, 2022. This typically precedes demolition, rehabilitation, or sale of a blighted or abandoned building.
Firefighters and eligible family members continue coverage for occupational cancer diagnoses under Alabama law. Renewal is required to keep benefits active.
City commits to an exclusive contract with ADS Security for installation and electronic monitoring of security systems at municipal facilities, including JCCEO.
Allows Birmingham and the transit authority to pool resources—equipment and staff—for cost savings and operational efficiency. Strengthens public transportation and city services without new spending.
Council approves sole-source contract for copy, print, and scan equipment citywide. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda.
Dedicates new public streets and green space from The Grand of Oxmoor development Phase I. Once accepted, the city assumes maintenance responsibility for these infrastructure assets.
City will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning. Details on which properties and new zoning designation are incomplete, but residents in or near the affected area should attend or comment to understand how the change may affect property values, permitted uses, or neighborhoo
Taxi fares rise across Birmingham in response to fuel costs. Affects commuters who rely on taxis and rideshare services.
Maximum taxi rates are increasing and a temporary surcharge will apply to offset higher fuel costs. Passengers will pay more per ride.
City-owned land changes hands to a private buyer. The sale removes two parcels (parts of Lots 5 and 6, Block 25) from public ownership once payment is received.
Two cities pool resources to reduce costs and improve service delivery. Agreement covers sharing of equipment and municipal services for mutual benefit.
The cities formalize equipment-sharing to reduce costs and improve service delivery. Details on which services and equipment are being shared were not included in the agenda item text.
City commits to a partnership with Bush Hills Connections to support health services in the community, though the specific scope and budget are not detailed in the agenda item.
Two neighboring cities will pool resources for equipment and services, potentially lowering municipal operating costs and improving service efficiency.
The two cities will pool resources to cut costs on equipment and services. This may lower municipal expenses and improve service efficiency for both communities.