Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
City is funding professional registration and training for neighborhood volunteer leaders through a national nonprofit. This supports civic engagement infrastructure in local associations citywide.
District 4 will use outside consulting to drive economic growth and development. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.
City commits to a media and communications firm to handle public information about COVID-19 and the 2020 Census in Council District 4. Contract covers advertising, crisis messaging, and community outreach.
City partners with Girls Life Unlimited to deliver workforce development and job readiness training to residents facing hardship.
City taxpayers are funding a media production and advertising vendor. The contract covers studio time, scripting, and ad placement services for Council communications.
Federal funding could support affordable housing, infrastructure, or pandemic relief in underserved neighborhoods. City seeks grant through Alabama's CDBG-CV program.
City commits federal housing funds to create up to 244 affordable homes through Zimmerman Properties. Expands affordable housing stock using HUD grants that don't require local tax dollars.
City dedicates federal housing funds to create up to 244 affordable homes through partnership with Zimmerman Properties.
Bethel Ensley Action Task Inc. will use the funds to acquire and construct affordable housing. This federal HOME grant supports community development in the Ensley area.
Groome Transportation gains authority to operate 37 jitney vehicles in Birmingham, expanding local shared transportation options. The certificates of public necessity authorize scheduled shared-ride service in the city.
Johnson's Wheel of Love receives official permission to operate non-emergency medical transport services in Fairfield, Alabama. This permits a new or expanded service provider to serve local medical transport needs.
City refinances existing debt through a new bond issue. Refinancing can reduce interest costs or adjust payment schedules, affecting the city's budget flexibility and long-term fiscal health.
Refinancing reduces future interest costs on municipal debt. Bond issuance may affect the city's overall debt obligations and future borrowing capacity.
Creates a public trail corridor along 1st Avenue South by allowing Freshwater Land Trust to use city property for trail construction and maintenance.
City buys and maintains web-based inmate information system. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda.
Allows City Council to continue holding meetings online while the state emergency declaration remains in effect. Residents can still watch and comment remotely.
TruFund Financial Services will support the city's Building Opportunities for Lasting Development program, which provides business financing and entrepreneurship resources to residents.
City partners with Workshops, Inc. to expand job training and placement services for people who are blind or disabled through the BOLD Program.
City enters agreement with Women's Fund to support the Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) program, which aims to strengthen economic opportunities for women in the region.
City partners with Workshops, Inc. to support employment and services for people with disabilities through the BOLD Program.
Formalizes partnership to support small-business development through the Building Opportunities for Lasting Development initiative. Details on program scope and funding are not disclosed in this agenda item.
The city formalized a partnership with Create Birmingham to deliver workforce development and economic opportunity programs under the BOLD (Building Opportunities for Lasting Development) initiative.
The city partners with Birmingham Business Resource Center on the BOLD Program to support local business development. Details on program scope and city investment are limited in the agenda text.
The city is partnering with Bush Hills Connections to deliver services or development under the BOLD program, which aims to build community opportunities. Details on specific projects, funding, or resident impact are not provided in this agenda item.
The city enters a partnership with Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham to support the BOLD Program (Building Opportunities for Lasting Development), which aims to advance economic opportunity and community development initiatives for women.